I fought back after reselling my engagement

On the morning of October 16, everyone gathered in Princess Changle's guest house for breakfast, and a maid came to report that Miss Bai San from Baihua County had arrived.

Zhen Su sent Chunjiang and Chunyue to pick someone up at the second gate.

Chunyue led people into the guest house where Princess Changle lived.

Bai Ruizhu wore a plain silk midi undershirt and a moon-white smoke-colored brocade outer layer. Her lotus-leaf-shaped skirt dragged on the ground, winding like a pool of cold green smoke with thousands of white lotuses blooming on it. Her waist was tied with a thin belt with a green tassel, and adorned with a green-brown pendant with carved jade dragon and phoenix patterns. The cuffs and hem of her dress were embroidered with delicate silver twined twig patterns, which was magnificent.

Her skin was extremely fair and her facial features were rare and delicate, causing Princess Changle to exclaim repeatedly, "Tsk, tsk, here comes another beauty. Jiarou, after a few months of separation, you've become tired of the old and love something new, and found a new love?"

"I am a person who puts the old love aside and the new love aside. I am happy with both the new and the old." Zhen Su joked, "This is Bai Sanniang, the eldest daughter of the Bai family, a scholarly family in Baihua County. Her maiden name is Ruizhu. She is my good friend and sister."

Zhen Su and Bai Ruizhu introduced Princess Changle, Princess Shouning, and Zhou Yiqing. But when introducing Zhou Yiqing, Bai Ruizhu could not hide her excitement, "The daughter of the Zhou family whose father and son are both number one scholars and whose generations have been scholars?"

Zhen Su said, "That's right. Miss Zhou, the younger sister of Zhou Yijun, the most talented man in the capital and a true gentleman of the time, is also my best friend."

Bai Ruizhu said: "You are the most virtuous and talented lady, famous for her erudition and knowledge, and her insights are not inferior to those of men. Ruizhu has met Miss Zhou!"

Princess Changle didn't know it at first, but Zhen Su had a cousin, Su Qiniang, who was very good at flattering others. After she came yesterday, Su Qiniang pestered Shouning and Changle to make friends, but ignored Zhou Yiqing and Xue Sanniang. Zhen Su talked about calligraphy and painting with Zhou Yiqing, and knew that Xue Sanniang was quite proficient in embroidery, so she didn't let the two of them be ignored.

Princess Changle then realized that in Hunan Province, she had earned the reputation of being "the most virtuous and extraordinary woman in the capital, intelligent and brave, chivalrous, daring, and responsible, and inheriting the virtuous style of Prince Gong." Su Qiniang praised Princess Changle, and Princess Changle was confused, "Is my reputation so great?"

"The whole Hunan Province knows that there is a Pearl Garden in the capital, and there is the Beijing Noble Ladies Society in the Pearl Garden, which gathers the most noble, virtuous, knowledgeable, courageous, and talented women in the world. The four women are Gui, Shu, Xian, and Cai. Gui is the ninth princess, the most noble lady in the world; Shu is Miss Zhou, the daughter of the Duke Zhou, who is knowledgeable and erudite; Xian is Princess Changle, the legitimate daughter of Prince Gong's mansion. This girl is virtuous, talented, wise, brave, and daring. Among Prince Gong's children, she has the style of Prince Gong's virtuous scholar; Cai is Princess Jiarou, the granddaughter of the governor of Hunan Province, who has a kind heart and is an expert in both calligraphy and painting."

At this moment, Su Qinnan repeated the origins and names as if she were reciting something.

Princess Shouning said, "Is there no name for me in Hunan Province? My zither skills are extraordinary. The great zither masters in the palace have praised my talent. My uncle also loves to listen to me play the zither."

After all, she was admitted into the Noble Ladies' Society because of her excellent piano skills. Why is she not included in the list?

Su Qiniang said hurriedly: "Sister Shouning is a noble and virtuous woman who is good at playing the zither, chess, and has a beautiful appearance. She is a zither fairy among them. She plays the zither with extraordinary skill and is so lively and melodious that birds can hear her singing and butterflies can smell her dancing."

Shou Ning was startled by her, "Have you heard of my name?"

She was so famous, birds sang to her music and butterflies danced to her. It sounded amazing, why didn't she know it?

Su Qiniang swore, "I have heard of it, I have heard of it. You are famous ladies in the capital. I have certainly heard of you."

Zhen Su whispered, "Sister Zhou, Sister Xue, please don't be surprised. My cousin loves to make up stories. No one in the family can match her in this aspect."

Xue Sanniang teased, "You are a first-rate braggart, and few people have seen you."

There are many people like Su Qinniang in the capital, but it is quite rare to find someone who speaks nonsense like Su Qinniang. She doesn't look like the granddaughter of old man Su Jingzhai at all.

Bai Ruizhu quickly talked to a few people and joined the group having breakfast.

Zhen Su said, "Third sister Bai, yesterday I agreed with sister Changle and the others to go to Yueyang Tower. You just arrived, can you stay in the guest house and take a rest?"

Bai Ruizhu said embarrassedly, "Actually, I arrived the day before yesterday and stayed at my grandmother's house in the Mao Mansion. My aunt from the third room came back to her parents' home to celebrate her birthday. I thought there were still a few days until the 18th, so I wanted to come back on that day, but...but the Mao family has too many guests recently, so I came to disturb them in advance."

In fact, she heard from the people in the Mao Mansion that Princess Jiarou was very popular, and two princesses and two noble ladies from the capital took a big ship to Yueyang Mansion. Mrs. Bai San said to her, "Since you are here, you can stay there first, just think of it as making more friends with noble ladies for the family."

Mrs. Bai San immediately called the maid and packed up the prepared gifts and Bai Rui to send out.

Zhen Su said, "Third sister Bai, you are being too formal. You should come to find me as soon as you arrive in Yueyang. If you are not tired, you can go with us to Yueyang Tower. Cousin Su Jiamo has a 'Yaxian Manor' nearby. Although it is under renovation, it also has a renovated courtyard. We can use it to take a rest. The scenery there is very beautiful."

The arrival of two princesses was considered a great honor given to Zhen Su by the royal family.

Su Wulang was assigned a task by his father and grandfather to lead the guards to escort the envoy. The Governor's Office also sent an army of 120 people. Princess Changle was the legitimate princess and deserved such protection, which was not against the rules. Su Jingzhai also wanted to bring honor to his granddaughter.

The six princesses and young ladies were divided into two carriages, and got on with maids carrying snack boxes. In the front, Su Wulang and Su Qilang rode horses to lead the way, and behind them were the escorting army, as well as Princess Shouning's guard team. The whole procession was mighty and imposing.

Just as I was leaving the streets of the Governor's Mansion and walking through the busy streets, someone shouted, "Three noble and virtuous ladies from the capital have gathered together. The noble lady from the capital who combines both talent and beauty is here!"

Su Qinniang lifted the carriage curtain and said, "What are you looking at? They are clearly the three great ladies, Guishu, Xiancai, Qinqi, Derong, Zhishu, Xiancai, and the Qinxian Shouning Princess, who is the leader in Qinqi, Derong. You are so ignorant!"

In the first carriage sat Zhen Su, Changle and Zhou Yiqing, while the slightly younger Shouning, Bai Ruizhu and Su Qinnan sat together.

The young scholars and handsome men who were chasing the carriage outside gathered here. When the curtain was lifted, Bai Ruizhu's amazing appearance could be seen. The girl in the carriage was still a teenager, but she was really as beautiful as a fairy. There was another girl, who was also very charming.

Su Qiniang said proudly: "This is the Qinxian Shouning Princess, a noble lady from the capital."

Xue Sanniang lowered the curtain and said, "Su Qiniang, please don't pick up the curtain. If something happens, your family won't be able to bear the responsibility."

"It's not that they shouted wrong, I corrected them." Su Qinnan argued.

The procession marched out of the city gate and slowly moved towards the Yueyang Tower outside the city. After more than half an hour, they arrived at their destination, and the princesses and girls got off the carriage. Today, the Yueyang Tower has been reserved and is only for the ladies of Princess Changle and her party. Several daughters of officials are already waiting, and their job today is to accompany the princesses who have come from afar to visit the Yueyang Tower.