Song Yi Xiao didn't drink the cup of Tianxiang Birlu, more than half of it spilled on her skirt, after listening to the imperial consort's reminder, she naturally had to go and change clothes.

  She had just changed into a spare set of clothes in a small pavilion not far from the warm pavilion, when the rear window was suddenly tapped.

  Jin Xun was shocked, but Song Yi smiled as if she had expected it all along. She whispered to her to go and guard the door, while she herself walked to the window and gently pushed it open.

  Outside the window was indeed Lu Xiang'er who had come alone.

  "Thanks a lot for Miss Liu's reminder just now!" Song Yi smiled and gave her a slight bow.

  "Don't mention it, I didn't plan on helping you for free!" Lu Jie'er's expression was gloomy and her eyes were complex, she stared at her for a while before slightly coldly smiling and saying, "The perfume has something chilly in it, it should be harmful to the offspring... Although I know the hope is slim, but I still want to ask a reliable doctor to take a look!"

  Song Yi Xiao immediately guaranteed: "I'll go and take care of it right away! All the expenses will also be borne by me, Sixth Miss, what else do you have to instruct?"

  Lu Chai'er shook her head and seemed about to leave. She hastily asked, "Is there another question: Does the Fourth Young Mistress know about today's events?"

  Just now, she realized that Lu Chai'er's praise of Tianxiang Bairen was actually said to herself. After that, she felt strange - even Lu Chai'er, a concubine-born daughter, could discover the unusual fragrance of today's perfume, but why didn't Lu Ke'er, as a noble lady, know?

  In terms of fine dining and savoring the heavenly fragrance of Tian Xiang Bi Lu, shouldn't Lu Ke'er be above Lu Jia'er?

  Unless Lu Ke'er knew the inside story and deliberately didn't make a sound - but why did she give Song Yi Xiao the opportunity to smash the glass cup later?

  "Do you suspect that I intentionally slandered my grandmother just to sell your favor?" Lu Jie'er heard this and coldly laughed, "Do you think only your mother has skills? My aunt was favored by the emperor back then and gave birth to me under the nose of the previous empress, do you think it's just luck?"

  After finishing speaking, he didn't care whether Song Yishuo believed him or not, and turned to leave with a flick of his sleeve!

  "Miss, do you think what Sixth Miss said is true or false?" Jin Xun saw that Song Yi had already closed the window and left the door before walking over to help her adjust her skirt while asking, "Fourth Young Mistress couldn't even taste anything wrong, but she was able to detect something mixed into the perfume?"

  "I'm not familiar with her aunt, how would I know?" Song Yi smiled and fiddled with the jade bangle on her wrist, saying lightly, "It's just that earlier, Sixth Miss's words were spoken in public, Fourth Young Mistress didn't even bother to retort, don't you think it's strange?"

  Jin Xun hesitated and said: "Could it be because Sixth Miss is after all the younger sister of Fourth Young Master, so Fourth Young Master doesn't want to lose face in front of her?"

  "Don't you think the Fourth Miss is too excited today?" Song Yi smiled and glanced at her, his face calm as water, "Do you remember what happened when we went out on the day of the Shangsi banquet? Today, it's as if the two sisters have swapped personalities!"

  On that day, it was Lu Dian'er who saw the needle and thread fall on Song Yiliao.

  Lu Ke'er, but always maintained the high and mighty attitude of a county princess.

  "Even if Sixth Miss is clearly not in the mood and doesn't want to talk." Song Yi smiled with narrowed eyes, "As Fourth Master's person, it's not worth personally coming out to speak ill of me, right? The reason why Lu Xiang'er dislikes me is mostly due to jealousy; Lu Ke'er dislikes me, but it's because she looks down on me!"

  So, similarly unwelcome to the stepmother's daughter, the attitudes of the two sisters were vastly different: Lu Ke'er didn't even bother to pay attention to Song Yixiao because in her opinion, getting close to Song Yixiao would simply humiliate her own status!

  Lu Chuan'er then had the opportunity to show off in front of Song Yixiao and didn't want to let it go!

  For this reason, she once again lost her tongue on that day of the Dragon Boat Festival and almost offended those in higher positions!

  Moreover, Lu Qiao'er, although she was a legitimate county princess, wasn't someone who wouldn't read the situation.

  "She's in front of Qingjiang Junzhu, isn't she being very obedient?"

  "I'm now the future sister-in-law of the Qingjiang County Master, and even the Empress Dowager has to give me face. Today is her birthday, so even if the guests haven't arrived yet, do you think she needs to be that reckless?"

  "It's not just that your words are unpleasant, but you even smashed the crystal cup at me just now... Aren't you afraid that if you accidentally hit me and something happens to me, how will you explain it to the Empress Dowager and the Jian family?!"

  Song Yixiao smoothed out her sleeves and said, "No matter how I think about it, something just doesn't feel right!"

  "What can be done?"

  "Don't think about that for now!" Song Yi smiled and walked to the copper mirror, checked herself for a while, confirmed that she was dressed properly, then said in a soft voice, "Don't forget, our most important task at present is to attend to Her Highness the Princess!"

  The two of them looked a bit ugly when they thought about the rumors of Princess Changxing's arrogance.

  After gathering her belongings, Song Yishang brought Jin Xun back to the warm pavilion. Before they even entered, they could hear the sound of many people chatting and laughing inside, clearly indicating that a number of guests had arrived during the time she was changing clothes.

  "Is this Miss Song?" Lu Qian'er and her sister had already accompanied the Grand Princess to the front, so it was easy for everyone to guess that the solitary figure of Song Yiliao was indeed the one - under the watchful eyes of all, no matter what they thought in their hearts, everyone gave face to the Marquise of Accurate Yan, "She's truly a beauty! And her demeanor is elegant and refined, with a dignified air about her. She looks just like someone the Grand Princess would have taught personally, no wonder she was granted marriage by the Empress Dowager herself!"

  This is of course nonsense, Queen Wang of Mount Heng didn't wait to see her current daughter-in-law and it's not a secret, how could she possibly go teach Wei Mengxue's daughter?

  But on the surface, no one would be foolish enough to pursue it - the queen smiled and said: "There is a saying that rotten wood cannot be carved, if it were not for the child's own good, I would have been nagging in vain, after all, she understands herself."

  This is tantamount to admitting it.

  "You'll be praising me!" Song Yi smiled in agreement, "If you didn't think I was foolish, I'd definitely be as stubborn as a wooden stump by now!"

  The two of them exchanged pleasantries, and when everyone had finished praising her, the Empress began to introduce Song Yixiao to the guests, having her pay her respects one by one. Of course, the guests didn't just receive her courtesy for nothing - not only did they personally offer their assistance, but at the end, they also gave her a gift of introduction, such as bangles, hairpins, and pouches. In a short while, Jin Xiang almost couldn't carry all the gifts.

  When Song Yixiao saw that the ceremony was over and the scene had passed, Lu Ke'er proposed: "Grandma, since there is still a gathering after the banquet, why don't I take my sisters to the garden for a walk? It's also to avoid disturbing the elders from talking."

  The princess smiled and teased her with a sentence "You think we're too troublesome", Lu Ke'er pouted and nodded after that.

  In the warm pavilion, young and old are all affectionate with each other.

  After going out, it turned out that there were no elders around, and many people showed their true faces: "Before walking around, I had never seen Miss Song before, and thought you were a person who loved quietness. In these days, your great name has been thundering in my ears, and only then did I know that you are actually very fortunate!"

  This is as good as saying that Song Yixiao appears to be noble and aloof, but in reality has a deep mind and secretly climbs high.

  "You're overpraising me!" But this level of sarcasm didn't faze Song Yi, who smiled lightly and said, "It's the Empress Dowager's favor."

  The provocateur suddenly fell silent.

  It can't be said that the Empress Dowager has no vision and can't see through Song Yiliao's inferiority.

  Others who were eager to try also stopped temporarily, after all, they had to hit Song Yixiao's face and not fall into the crime of despising the empress dowager, which was not a simple matter.

  At this time, there were clever people who approached Lu Ke'er and Lu Jian'er sisters, probing Song Yixiao's character and conduct in every possible way, trying to find a weakness.

  But someone threw an olive branch at Song Yixiao: "Next month is my birthday, Sister Song, if you don't despise me, why not come and join the fun?" Introducing herself, "My surname is Sikuang, my given name is Yiluo. My father holds the position of Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, after the Shangsi Festival, I often heard Wei sister mention Sister Song, although we have never met before, but we have a deep connection!"

  "Is the Wei sister that Sima's sister mentioned Silver Cicada sister?" Song Yi smiled and heard her name, her eyes suddenly condensed, Sisong Yiruo... Isn't this the future Princess of Liang?

  Si Kong Yiruo smiled and nodded: "Exactly!"

  For her wedding, Song Yixiao would not refuse, let alone with the relationship between Wei Yinlian. He immediately said: "Thank you for your appreciation, I will definitely attend at that time!"

  The two of them naturally started chatting - Song Yi Xiao smiled as she spoke to her, while secretly sizing her up: This future Princess Liang was said to be only a month younger than her, with a slender waist and delicate skin, elegant features, wearing a pink skirt with golden embroidery, her hair styled in a low bun, lovely yet showing a hint of capability, and her conversation also showed considerable insight.

  "No wonder she can be a princess." Song Yi smiled to herself, "Although her looks are not the most beautiful, but indeed she is a person with her own ideas."

  She remembered that at the Shangsi banquet, Qingjiang Junzhu deliberately called out to ask questions among the secluded beauties, and there was no Miss Sikuai among them.

  She finally obtained the position of Queen Liang, but it is unknown whether her natal family exerted influence or if she was re-examined and entered the imperial court once again.

  Thinking of the selection of the Crown Princess, I couldn't help but think of the would-be Princess of Wei who was recognized by everyone at the Shangsi banquet - it's been a month since Shangsi passed, and Jiang Muxun still hasn't sent any news, nor do I know how she is doing now?

  Song Yixiao had a change of heart today, and went to the Jiang's house to take a look at her. However, she was afraid that Jiang Muxiu's proud temperament would misunderstand her intentions as showing off. While she was hesitating, suddenly Shi Kong Yiruo said: "Sister Song, actually I came over earlier to greet you for another reason."

  "Please go ahead and say it, Sister Shikong!" Song Yi smiled in surprise.

  "Mrs. Wei has not been feeling well for the past two days, and all her daughters-in-law and granddaughters have to attend to her by her bedside, including Sister Wei." Ci Kong Yiruo fiddled with the golden bangle on her wrist, smiling faintly as she said, "Two days ago, Sister Wei managed to find some free time to visit my home and asked me to pass a message to you."

  "My family and the Wei family are neighbors."

  Song Yi laughed and asked in confusion: "May I ask what is the message from Sister Wei?"

  "Wei sister said, Sister, you seem to have some misunderstanding with Jiang Muxiu, and I'd like to find an opportunity to mediate for you." Ci Kong Yiruo brushed her hair aside and said casually, "Let's meet at the 'Xie Ji' cosmetics shop in the west of the city five days later. At that time, let's clear up the misunderstanding, so as not to leave any hidden grievances!"

  "What, me and Jiang sister?" Song Yi laughed in surprise, "How is that possible? Since we parted ways after the Shangsi banquet, I haven't seen Jiang sister again!" But after the Shangsi banquet ended, wasn't it Jiang Muxian who took Wei Yinlian to send her back to the Hengshan Wangfu?!

  How did they get close again?

  "Could it be that someone made her think that she couldn't become the Princess of Wei because of me?" Song Yi laughed, finding this to be utterly inconceivable. "How could I possibly have such a huge influence?!"

  Seeing her confusion, Si Kong Yiruo smiled and said: "Jiang Muxiu has always been inexplicable, I also can't get along with her. It's hard for you to have dealings with her before!"

  Alright, judging from her tone, this future Princess of Liang doesn't seem to think much of Jiang Muyun!

  Kan Bang helped Wei Yinlian transmit the message, probably because of Wei Yinlian's sister, the Crown Princess.

  The key point is that she explicitly stated her disagreement with Jiang Muke, obviously hoping that Song Yixiao could take a stand and not mention unity with her in the future, at least to distance herself from Jiang Muke.

  But it didn't mention the friendship between Song Yixiao and Jiang Muxiang, only interests - Jiang Muxiang's good friend is Wei Yinlian, the younger sister of the crown prince's wife, someone that Song Yixiao wouldn't dare to offend!

  She took a deep breath: before figuring out how she had offended Jiang Muxiu, she seemed to need to sort herself out first - how to navigate between her future sister-in-law and little friends with ease?