A poor family

"The third brother has a girl he likes, but he delayed the marriage proposal just because he was filial to his mother," Miao explained.

"If I firmly believe that I have no interest in her, then I won't marry her," Jiang Changning said.

Mrs. Miao said with a sad face: "In order to let the Lord Xiaochang have a meal, the eldest princess Yi Ya promised the Lord Xiaochang that as long as the third brother reaches high school, he will let the third brother marry her."

"With the talent and learning of the third brother, he will definitely be able to pass high school. Then he will have to marry the head of Xiaochang County." Luo didn't want a sister-in-law with such a distinguished status.

"But I'm also worried that Princess Yiya will interfere with it and make the third brother fail the exam." Miao quickly added.

"Princess Yi Ya can't stretch her hands that far. She can't interfere with the imperial examination. Sister-in-law, don't worry."

"As for her belief in high school, Princess Yi Ya will marry the head of Xiaochang County to him. That is Princess Yi Ya's wishful thinking. With the Jin Palace here, she would not dare to rob a good man from a good family."

"Pfft" Luo couldn't help laughing and laughed, "I've only heard of women from good families, but I've never heard of women from good families."

After listening to Jiang Changning's words, the Zhou sisters felt a little relieved.

After sitting for a while, the two of them said goodbye and left.

In the evening, before Jiang Changning had time to talk about it, King Jin asked, "I heard that the girl from the Yiya family has fallen in love with your nanny."

"The prince is quite well informed." Jiang Changning handed him the teacup.

King Jin took a sip of tea and asked, "What does the Zhou family mean?"

"I believe that I have a sweetheart, and I will come to propose marriage after the filial piety period." Jiang Changning told the truth about what the Zhou family's sisters-in-law were worried about.

The King of Jin smiled lightly and said, "The Zheng family cannot cover the sky with just one hand."

Zheng's consort is a sinecure. Although Zheng's father occupies the position and refuses to become an official, he has no real power. It is impossible to interfere with Chunwei.

Not only Xiaochang County Master, but also several other families were interested in students from poor families.

These people are not as lucky as Zhou Duxin. They have the support of Prince Jin's Mansion and don't need to resort to coercion.

Of course, there are also people who are happy with this, and marrying a high-born daughter-in-law is of great help to their career.

These matters have nothing to do with Jiang Changning. She just wants Zhou Duxin not to be delayed by Princess Yi Ya.

The days flew by and it was the Lantern Festival.

The Jin Palace is celebrating the anniversary of the Qiao family, so it's hard to go out to watch the lanterns.

In the early morning, the maid brought Yuanxiao for breakfast.

King Jin stopped eating after seeing Jiang Changning eat a few, "But I made a big fuss yesterday? I made you lose your appetite."

Jiang Changning glared at him. The man spoke more and more brazenly, "This stuff is hard to overcome. If you eat too much, your stomach will bloate."

"That's true." King Jin nodded in agreement.

After dinner, Jiang Changning sent King Jin off.

During the Lantern Festival, although the King of Jin did not have to go to court in the morning, the Spring Festival was just around the corner. He, the Minister of Rites, was very busy and had to go to the Yamen to order the meal.

"Your Majesty, please leave early and come back early. I am waiting for you at home." Jiang Changning pretended to be virtuous and said.

King Jin smiled and reached out to touch her cheek, "I will return immediately and will never let the princess wait to become a husband."

The couple joked a bit, and then King Jin took Chang Youzhong out, while Jiang Changning went to take care of Princess Kangren's departure.

Today is the Lantern Festival, and it is also the anniversary of the Qiao family. According to the custom of the Qin Dynasty, you have to go to the ancestral hall, ask the guild to worship the tablet overnight, and then send it back to the ancestral hall tomorrow.

This matter should have been borne by the son, but since the Qiao family had no children and only had a daughter, Princess Kangren, naturally only Princess Kangren could do this.

When Jiang Changning went to Liuxuan Courtyard, Princess Kangren was still eating Yuanxiao. When she saw her coming in, she stood up and said, "Aunt Wang."

"You eat your own food, you don't have to be so polite." Jiang Changning walked to the concubine and asked her as usual whether she slept well at night.

"Okay, sleep until dawn." The concubine smiled.

Jiang Changning added: "Yuanxiao is made of glutinous rice flour, which is not very easy to digest. Mother and concubine should eat a few and taste it before eating it."

It was a big holiday, so the concubine still listened to the advice and said, "Okay, I just happened to be full."

After chatting for a few more times, Jiang Changning came out with Princess Kangren, "Everything has been arranged. You can just go and invite her."

"Thank you Aunt Wang for taking care of me." Princess Kangren said gratefully.

"Silly boy, what's there to thank you for?" Jiang Changning smiled, "You guys follow the princess out, protect her, and don't let anyone hit her."

Several maids responded in unison.

After seeing off Princess Kangren, Jiang Changning asked his servants to hang lanterns in every courtyard of the mansion.

Originally it should have been hung yesterday, but since it was Qiao's anniversary, although there was no need to observe filial piety, it was not too festive, so the lanterns were only hung on the 15th day to suit the occasion.

Princess Kangren's carriage left the palace and headed for the royal ancestral hall.

The ancestral hall dedicated to close relatives of the emperor is on the left rear side of the palace, a little away from the Jin Palace.

It is closer to the palace through the palace, but Princess Kangren's carriage cannot pass through the palace and can only take a detour.

It rained heavily last night and the road was a bit slippery. The carriage didn't move very fast. It took us almost an hour to reach the ancestral hall.

Princess Kangren got off the carriage, and the official guarding the ancestral hall came over to salute her and asked: "I have seen the princess, please give my regards to the princess."

"My lord, you don't have to be polite. Today I'm here to invite Jiaci's memorial tablet back to my home to commemorate the anniversary. I also ask your lord to lead the way." Princess Kangren said politely.

"Princess Jin has sent someone to say hello. Everything is ready. Princess, please come in," the official said.

Under the leadership of the junior officials, Princess Kangren walked into the ancestral hall accompanied by four guards and two maids.

The door of the ancestral hall is always closed, and there is a stink mixed with incense inside. Princess Kangren subconsciously raised her hand to cover her mouth and nose, but she immediately put it down.

The junior official stopped and said, "Princess, the memorial tablet for your daughter-in-law is above."

Princess Kangren looked up at Mrs. Qiao's memorial tablet, with a touch of sadness in her eyes. Although the relationship between mother and daughter was not deep, they were still close relatives.

A maid brought over the gold and silver foil and the burning paper basin that were placed nearby, while another maid brought a futon.

Princess Kangren burned incense and knelt down.

While burning the gold and silver foil, she whispered: "Mother, my daughter's life is very good. Uncle Wang, Aunt Wang treats her daughter as if she were her own child. You don't have to worry about your daughter over there."

After she burned the gold and silver foil, she covered the memorial tablet with a red scarf, held it in both hands and walked out, "Mother Concubine, my daughter will take you back to celebrate your anniversary."

Holding the tablet in hand, he left the ancestral hall, got on the carriage, and walked back.

The carriage was moving steadily before it suddenly stopped.

Fortunately, the maid was able to help Princess Kangren without falling down.

"Uncle Dian, what's wrong?"

"Princess, someone suddenly ran out and fell in front of the car."

Princess Kangren signaled her maid to open the car door and looked outside, only to see a man slumped under the horse's hooves.

"Lianpeng, go down and ask if you are hurt?" Princess Kangren looked at the figure, which looked like a young man. As a noble lady, she had to get out of the car to ask in person.

The maid was ordered to get off the carriage, walked over and asked, "Master, where are you injured?"

I still used my mobile phone to code. My right arm is weak. I don’t know if the nerves in my hand have been damaged.
Chapter completed!