The wronged female supporting role made a comeback with a divine reply

That’s the Pacification Office!

Although the Zhenfu Lord is of the fifth rank, he is in charge of the criminal law of the guard and is also in charge of military craftsmen, which is the dreaded "Imperial Prison"!

Only one in ten people who go in survives!

Bai Shikang and Bai Shihong finally reacted and quickly invited everyone to sit down and eat.

Bai Lin understood after seeing Bai Zhaozhao nod slightly. He still remembered that she mentioned that there was a Mr. He at the lotus viewing banquet.

Seeing that many guests were looking at him inquiringly, he could only remain calm. No matter what, this connection must be his own, and not Sister Zhao's!

Haha, he knew Jin Yiwei? He couldn't believe it when he told others about it!

Bai Zhaozhao was thinking back, she didn't seem to tell Uncle He that she was going to be a 15-year-old? Then how did he know?

There is only one truth, and that is what Wang Jinnian said!

Bai Zhaozhao's guess was correct. After Wang Jinnian returned to Beijing, he wanted to verify the matter. However, He Anyu had been on business outside. So he wrote a letter and asked directly what would be an appropriate gift for his nephew's coming-of-age ceremony on November 15th.

He Anyu smiled triumphantly after receiving the letter. He said that he couldn't possibly recognize the wrong person. Look, Wang Jinnian already knew everything! He was absolutely smart!

But he really didn't know anything about the coming-of-age ceremony, so he replied: It's up to you!

Wang Jinnian was not angry when he received the reply. It seemed that He Anyu really accepted him as a disciple! Thinking about it, it was a bit uneconomical. Meeting gifts, birthday gifts, and big red envelopes for the New Year would all be needed in the future! Ouch, I lost money!

It has to be said that this beautiful misunderstanding successfully allowed Bai Zhaozhao to keep his identity.

Just when everyone was still in shock, they saw a servant bringing two men who looked like officials into the hall.

Who is this?

The Bai Shikang brothers looked at Lord Zhong again, but Lord Zhong also looked confused and shook his head to indicate that he didn't know him either.

One of the two smiled generously and said, "We are subordinates of Lord Wang Jinnian, the Junior Minister of the Dali Temple. Today, we have come to congratulate Mr. Bai Lin on his success in the imperial examination and also to congratulate your sister on her coming of age. My master said that when Mr. Bai goes to the capital, remember to go and have tea with him!"

Everyone was shocked again. The Shaoqing of the Dali Temple? He was a popular figure in front of the emperor!

Do you also know Bai Jieyuan?

Want more tea?

Wow, is this the kind of connections that a top scholar can have?

All the guests started talking in groups of three or two. No wonder Bai Shikang didn't change his expression under the pressure from Mr. Zheng! Who would panic with such an awesome nephew? If it were me, I would be even tougher!

Lord Zheng was extremely panicked at this moment. Actually, this adopted daughter was just an empty title. He should just give her some valuable gifts and leave quickly!

Bai Lin's pupils also trembled, but when he saw Bai Zhaozhao nodded slightly again, he used all his strength to remain calm. It seemed that this connection was also his. He slowly accepted the gift and said, "Thank you for your hard work! Please sit down and have a glass of water! When I go to the capital after the New Year, I will go to see Lord Wang for tea."

The two men thanked him and sat down.

Bai Shikang and Bai Shihong looked at each other suspiciously. Could it really be Lin Ge'er's connection?

Bai Zhaozhao couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed when she saw their expressions. She didn't mention what happened between Qingquan Temple and Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, and naturally she didn't mention Wang Jinnian either.

But she also breathed a sigh of relief. She thought she had been exposed just now, but since Wang Jinnian also gave her a gift, it meant that her vest was still intact!

Just as I was feeling relieved, I heard a commotion at the door.

Everyone was a little numb and looked around curiously. Who else was there?

After a while, two people who looked like maids walked in slowly with four maids.

Several people saluted to Bai Zhaozhao and said, "Hello, young lady!"

Bai Zhaozhao was finally able to speak: "No need to be polite!"

One of the maids took out a gift list and said to Bai Shihong and Bai Shikang, "You two are Miss Bai's elders, right? I was sent by Princess An to congratulate Miss Bai on her coming of age! I also congratulate Mr. Bai on his success in the imperial examination. The gifts are all in the car outside. Here is the gift list! Please take a look!"

Bai Shikang quickly took it and said, "Thank you, Princess, for your concern! Please go to the backyard to have some tea and rest!"

Seeing that they were not panicked at all, Lord Zhong understood something. No wonder the princess sent someone to tell them to take care of Bai Zhaozhao. It seemed that the Bai family had already had contact with the princess, but there was no sign of it.

The guests were furious.

Princess An! Who is that?

To congratulate the sister of a top scholar on her coming-of-age ceremony? Is that so unbelievable?

Then the maid said, "No need for tea. After we put down the gifts, we will go back to the inn to rest. The princess has something to say to Miss Bai."

Bai Zhaozhao said: "Madam, please speak!"

"The princess said that my prince is very willing to adopt Miss Bai as his adopted daughter. Princess Rouping is also very happy and has personally prepared the yard next door for you to live in."

Bai Zhaozhao hurriedly thanked him: "Thank the princess and the prince for me!"

After they left, the lobby was silent.

Adopted daughter? Another adopted daughter!

Everyone glanced at Lord Zheng out of the corner of their eyes. They felt that they had made the right decision to attend the banquet. Such a grand show was something that only happened once in a century!

Lord Zheng's legs went weak, he could never have imagined that Prince An wanted to adopt a daughter!

Who dares to offend this?

If he had known this, he would have rushed to take office. Why did he suddenly have the brain to take him down?

Zhang Tongzhi was the first to break the silence: "Oh! I've really lost my mind! How can a dignified and elegant woman like Miss Bai be the adopted daughter of a minor official like me? Prince An is more suitable! Lord Zhong, don't you think so?"

Lord Zhong smiled and said, "Lord Zhang is right. How can a mere fourth-rank official like me be compared with the prince? Now that I know about this happy event in advance, I should congratulate you!"

After hearing this, everyone reacted immediately and stood up to congratulate.

Lord Zheng struggled to come to Bai Shikang and said, "Congratulations, Lord Bai! I was rude before, Lord Bai, just think that I was drunk and said something drunk! I won't bother you today, and I will definitely give you a generous gift later! Goodbye!"

After saying this, he left in a hurry.

Lord Zhong laughed out loud without any hesitation, causing everyone to laugh as well, and the atmosphere became much more harmonious.

After that, Bai Zhaozhao stepped aside and Bai Lin became the main guest. Almost all the guests were trying to get close to Bai Lin, and some even asked Bai Shikang about Bai Hao's marriage.

After all the guests left, Lord Zhong and Lord Zhang stayed. Now that the three families were allies, they had to get to know each other better before they could feel at ease. They looked at Bai Lin.

Bai Shikang and Bai Shihong also looked at Bai Lin. They also needed an explanation. Bai Lin looked helpless, so he took the four of them to Showa Garden.

Bai Zhaozhao said that meeting He Anyu was an accident and she just went to see him for a checkup. She also recounted in detail the disgusting events at Dingyuan Marquis' Mansion in Qingquan Temple. Of course, she did not mention Wang Jinnian's test of her. After all, Wang Jinnian's congratulations today were made under Bai Lin's name, and he did not explicitly say the word "nephew", so Bai Zhaozhao guessed that this sect was still somewhat secretive.