webnovelfull Chapter 591 No outsiders allowed to enter
Chapter 591 No outsiders allowed to enter
The carriage rolled over the bluestone road and soon arrived at the gate of Jiang Mansion.
The vermilion lacquered gate was open, with two majestic stone lions standing at the door, and a flower ball made of red silk hanging on the lintel.
The sound of stringed instruments drifted from the mansion, and maids carrying cakes flew around like butterflies. Even the lanterns in the corners were tied with gold tassels, and the atmosphere was full of wealth and joy.
Bai Wanwan looked up at the stone lions in front of the Jiang Mansion and said in amazement, "Wow, this Jiang family mansion is really magnificent!"
Shen Tao jumped out of the car, brushed off his clothes and said with a smile:
"What's that? You don't know how glorious the Jiang family was in the past. Their great-grandfather's generation was a big salt merchant who controlled the salt transportation throughout the country!
At that time, salt ships lined up from Yangzhou to Hangzhou, and salt permits were more useful than today's silver bills."
"Salt merchant?" Bai Wanwan's eyes widened, "That means he's incredibly rich.
"That's right!" Shen Tao lowered his voice:
"But then the court changed the salt law, and after several major lawsuits, the Jiang family gradually declined.
Fortunately, their daughter was very capable and entered the palace through the selection. She is now Concubine Jiang serving the emperor.
With the help of the palace, a lean camel is bigger than a horse, and he looks respectable on the surface.
As soon as Bai Wanwan stepped into the gate of Jiang Mansion, she handed forward the gold-embossed invitation in her hand.
The housekeeper lowered his eyes and looked her up and down at her clothes. His eyes were full of contempt and he asked in a hoarse voice, "Which family are you from? Tell me your name."
Bai Wanwan straightened her back and said in a clear voice, "I am the granddaughter of the Imperial Censor, Lord Bai. I have come here today to celebrate Miss Jiang's birthday."
The butler raised his eyebrows, a mocking smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he looked up at her:
"Imperial Censor? I thought he was from some noble family, but he's just a censor who finds faults every day. How dare he come to the Jiang Mansion to join in the fun?
I look at this post, it's probably fake!"
Bai Wanwan was so angry that her fingertips trembled and her eyes widened:
"Don't slander me! The Bai family is a well-known and honorable family in the capital. You are just a servant, how dare you be so rude?
I came to the banquet today out of kindness, not to be humiliated by you!"
The butler snorted and raised his chin even higher: "Wait here, I'll go ask my lady."
After saying that, he swaggered into the mansion, shaking his sleeves.
Bai Wanwan's righteous chest rose and fell violently, and suddenly she heard the sound of jingling bells coming from behind her.
Turning around, I saw Su Niantang and Lin Zao Zao walking side by side.
Lin Zaozao is thin, with a slightly pale complexion, and is only as tall as Bai Wanwan's shoulders.
She was wearing a light pink skirt, which was also made of silk and satin, but lacked a bit of refinement.
On the other hand, Bai Wanwan's moon-white brocade skirt was embroidered with golden lotus patterns, and the hem of her skirt was decorated with tiny pearls, which shone brightly as she walked.
In comparison, Lin Zao Zao's outfit suddenly pales in comparison.
Lin Zao Zao saw Bai Wan Wan and said with a smile: "Sister, why are you here as a guest today?"
Bai Wanwan looked at her and said, "Lin Zaozao! You are indeed different now. After all, you are the eldest daughter of the Ding'an Marquis Mansion."
Lin Zao Zao looked at her and said:
"Yes! After all, it is a marquis's mansion, so its status is naturally different from that of my sister.
My sister is now the study partner of the prince. I heard that the prince has no particular preference for meat or vegetables. My sister is so lucky! "
Su Niantang laughed and said:
"Isn't it? Everyone in Bianjing City knows that you, Bai Wanwan, are the prince's dog.
In the future, I will become the prince's bed-warmer."
The carriage curtain was lifted with a "clatter", and Shen Tao jumped down with a dark face, pointing at Su Niantang and Lin Zaozao:
"You two are such mean-spirited people! You didn't even notice who was behind this.
What kind of nonsense do you dare to say? Do you think I don't understand?
You wait, I'll tell my mother when I get back."
Su Niantang and Lin Zao Zao were so frightened that their faces turned pale and they fell to their knees on the ground with a thud.
Lin Zaozao's tears fell down, and her voice trembled:
"My Lord, I'm just talking nonsense! I just heard it from others and was just being mean...
Please be magnanimous and spare me!"
Su Niantang also started crying, her sleeves almost soaked with tears: "We are classmates after all, please don't bother with us, we won't dare to do it again!"
Shen Tao lowered his eyes and glanced coldly at the two kneeling people, with a cold arc at the corner of his lips:
"Remember today, disaster comes from the mouth.
If it happens again, it won't be resolved with just a few words. Don't think that just because you're women, I won't deal with you."
After saying this, he swung his wide sleeves, causing his jade belt to make a crisp sound, and then he turned around and headed into the mansion.
Upon seeing this, the Jiang family guards immediately blocked the door with their halberds: "No outsiders are allowed to enter!"
Shen Tao sneered, raised his hand and snapped his fingers, and the followers behind him rushed forward and pinned down the guards.
Without even turning his head, he raised his voice and said, "Bai Wanwan! What are you waiting for? Do you want me to invite you in?"
Bai Wanwan followed behind Shen Tao and walked in with a swagger. Shen Tao kept scolding her:
"You're usually quite formidable, but now Jiang Shuying is bullying you.
You are not angry at all. Are you only angry with me?
You still consider others as your friends, but do they consider you as their friends? "
Bai Wanwan said calmly:
"It's too early to say that Jiang Shuying asked the housekeeper to do this, I'm just waiting and seeing what happens.
Actually, it's not a big loss for me. I originally prepared a big gift for her today, but now that it's like this, I'll just change the gift."
"Tsk... I don't have any gifts prepared. I'm coming to their house to give the Jiang family face.
I'm going to find Young Master Jiang first, and I'll come find you later." Shen Tao said loudly.
Bai Wanwan saw the housekeeper hurriedly coming over with Jiang Shuying and a group of girls.
Jiang Shuying pushed her way through the crowd, took Bai Wanwan's hand and apologized, "Wanwan, it's all my fault! I left in such a hurry that I forgot to tell the housekeeper, and you got wronged! I'm so sorry!"
The butler wiped the sweat from his forehead, nodded and smiled apologetically:
"I'm shortsighted! There are so many guests coming to the mansion, I'm afraid some irrelevant people will sneak in...
You are a magnanimous person, don't take it to heart!"
The girls next to them pouted and whispered.
The girl in the yellow dress snorted:
"A granddaughter of a censor, is it necessary to be so serious?
You're acting like a big lady even though you're here as a guest. Sister Shuying, why are you so good-tempered? "
The other girl in the pink dress sneered, "That's right. I heard she's a study companion. She looks delicate and weak, but she has a bad temper."
Bai Wanwan glanced at Jiang Shuying indifferently. Jiang Shuying lowered her head and said nothing.
Bai Wanwan said lightly:
"What's wrong with being a study partner? I'm the study partner requested by the Princess and the Queen Mother. If you have any objections, you can talk to the Princess directly!"
Why are you gossiping behind my back? I'm here to be your guest, not to be bullied."