nashuaworldcup Chapter 191 Showing off each other’s acting skills
Chapter 191 Showing off each other’s acting skills
Following the sound, I saw Mrs. Yu from the Zhenguo Mansion coming over here with a smile on her face. Behind her was a young woman whom I didn't know. Behind the young woman was the maid who had invited Princess Anyang to the third floor.
The person who just spoke was Mrs. Yu.
When the group approached, Rong Enqing and Princess Anyang also stood up. Both sides exchanged greetings according to the rules. Madam Yu smiled and said to Rong Enqing, "I just heard that the maid of the Yang family had a misunderstanding with Madam Rong on the first floor. The third young lady of the Yang family was going to personally bring the maid to apologize to Madam Rong. I can't sit still, so I came along."
As he said this, he waved to the young woman behind him, "Come here."
The young woman stepped forward, bowed to Rong Enqing, and said in a humble tone: "Sun, the third daughter-in-law of the Yang family, greets Madam Rong."
"Madam Third Young Master, you don't have to be so polite." You shouldn't hit someone who smiles at you. With Madam Yu's face in mind, Rong Enqing naturally wouldn't embarrass Sun. Sun was humble and she responded politely. These are all necessary skills for people who are in a good mood.
Seeing Rong Enqing's gentle attitude, Sun was obviously relieved. She said apologetically: "These days, the mansion has been preparing for the banquet, and there are too many things to deal with. The Yang family is new here, and we are afraid of making mistakes and offending the guests.
"Look, after all the planning and preparation, at the last minute, it all came to a halt because a maid was old and had a bad memory. She mistakenly arranged for Madam Rong to stay on the first floor, and even caused Princess Anyang to have to stay there. This is really the fault of the Yang family."
As she said this, Sun turned around and winked at the old woman, who quickly stepped forward, knelt on the ground with a thud, and kowtowed three times to Rong Enqing and Anyang County Princess. Her forehead was visibly red and swollen, showing how hard she kowtowed.
After bowing, the old woman said tremblingly: "It's all my fault that I have a bad memory and took over the task of welcoming the distinguished guests, which ruined the good mood of the Madam. I deserve to die! Madam Rong, please punish me!"
Sun also explained with an embarrassed look on her face: "Madam Rong is a super-first-rank imperial madam. She should have been waiting for the imperial concubine's arrival on the third floor with Madam Yu, Madam Meng and others. It's all because of this old servant's mistake that he mistakenly arranged Madam Rong on the first floor. Please forgive me, Madam Rong!"
The third floor? The Imperial Concubine?
There is only one imperial concubine in the current emperor's harem, and that is Imperial Concubine Liang, who has a grudge against the Shun'an Marquis' Mansion.
What is the relationship between Concubine Liang and the Yang family? Why is she going to attend the Yang family's banquet?
Rong Enqing was confused, but she was sure that the incident that stopped her on the first floor was definitely not a misunderstanding.
The old woman's tone was very firm at that time! Moreover, if the old woman remembered it wrongly, could the little maid remember it wrongly? Besides, for such a high-end banquet, would the Yang family arrange two people with bad memories to welcome the guests at the same time?
Just think about it and you know it's impossible.
Therefore, it was the Yang family who deliberately embarrassed her before! Perhaps it was to show their loyalty to Concubine Liang!
Rong Enqing figured out the key after a brief thought.
However, since she had already been seated on the first floor, why did they make such a big fuss to invite her to the third floor?
The host apologized in person, and introduced the "culprit". He even invited Mrs. Yu to act as a peacemaker...
Mobilizing such a large force... It's obvious that it can't be because of her.
Thinking of this, Rong Enqing suddenly had an idea in his mind, and he subconsciously glanced at Princess Anyang beside him.
If the main purpose of the Yang family doing this is for Princess Anyang, then everything makes sense!
No matter how good the relationship between Concubine Liang and the Yang family was, she would not personally attend the banquet to support the Yang family.
The only possibility is that there is another purpose for this trip!
For example, meet the Princess of Anyang County?
Thinking of the gossip about Princess Anyang and the Third Prince, Rong Enqing felt that this possibility was too great. Perhaps one of the purposes of the Yang family hosting this banquet was to provide the Imperial Concubine with an opportunity to meet Princess Anyang.
You said, why didn't Concubine Liang summon Princess Anyang to the palace? Haha, wouldn't that tell the world that Concubine Liang recognized Princess Anyang as her daughter-in-law? But did Concubine Liang really recognize Princess Anyang as an orphan? Haha, that's impossible!
Therefore, a chance encounter outside the palace is the best opportunity to meet Princess Anyang! It can allow Concubine Liang to consider Princess Anyang without causing misunderstandings.
Rong Enqing smiled and said to Sun: "Third Young Madam, you are too kind. What's the point of saying forgiveness or not? I am a guest, and it is only right for a guest to follow the host's wishes. Third Young Madam, please don't make things difficult for this old woman. She is just a servant who follows orders. Let her leave."
Sun winked at the old woman, who quickly stood up, bowed and walked away.
"Madam Rong, have you forgiven the Yang family for not welcoming you well?" Sun was delighted. "Then please ask Madam Rong and Princess Anyang to go to the third floor."
As he said this, he leaned sideways and made a gesture of invitation.
However, Rong Enqing sat back in his chair and said with a warm smile, "It's quite nice to sit on the first floor. I won't go up. Madam San Shao should take the county lady upstairs."
Now that he had seen through the Yang family's intentions, Rong Enqing was ready to cling to the support of Princess Anyang and vent his anger.
He had embarrassed her in public before, and now he was pushing someone to take the blame, and he wanted to make things right? It wasn't that easy.
Sure enough, as soon as she sat down, Princess Anyang also sat down.
"Madam is right. I also think it's nice to sit on the first floor. I won't go up either."
Seeing this, the smile on Sun's face froze instantly, "County Princess... Madam Rong..."
Sun pleaded anxiously, "Please both of you go sit upstairs! Otherwise my mother will blame me for not doing my job well again!"
Seeing that the two men were sitting as steady as a mountain, Sun was anxious and helpless. She had to turn to look at Madam Yu, hoping that she could help her persuade the two.
Madam Yu received Sun's pleading gaze and immediately said to Rong Enqing with a smile, "Hey, what are you doing? You are so old, why do you have to embarrass a child?"
Mrs. Yu's tone was very familiar, and those who didn't know the truth would really think that the two were close friends.
Rong Enqing also smiled and glared at Madam Yu in a reproachful manner, saying dissatisfiedly: "Who am I? Don't you know me? How could I be deliberately embarrassing you? I'm just too lazy to move and don't want to climb the stairs."
As he spoke, he crossed his arms, shook off the fat on his arms, and said self-deprecatingly: "Otherwise, how did I get all this fat?"
After these words came out, many people around couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh. Who said that Mrs. Rong was stupid and ignorant? This old lady was obviously kind, funny, and very good at judging the situation.