"Ladies and ladies, please get up. This princess and I have been in Jiangnan for such a long time and have been busy with official duties. We are free these days, so we will hold a banquet and talk with all the ladies..."

"The princess has an important responsibility. It is an honor for us to be summoned to meet with her..." Old Madam Jiang said with a smile.

Old Madam Jiang rarely attends banquets. This time, it was Princess Zhaoyang's banquet, so she came specially. She also wanted to behave well in front of Princess Zhaoyang, so that when Princess Zhaoyang returns to Beijing, she can say a good word for her son in front of the emperor, which will make it easier for her son to move up.

Old Madam Fan and several other old ladies also smiled and said nice things.

"I heard that the ladies brought a lot of young ladies here today. Please come forward and let me have a good look at you. I am old now, and I like to look at young girls and talk to them. It can also remind me of my youth..."

Miss Jiang, Miss Fan and other young ladies came forward one after another. Those brought out today were all legitimate young ladies.

Princess Zhaoyang took out the jewelry made in the imperial palace that had been prepared long ago and rewarded the young ladies.

"This is jewelry made by the palace jewelry bureau. It was given to me by my mother. I will give one to each young lady today as a gift."

Looking at those exquisitely crafted hairpins, pearl hairpins and bracelets inlaid with gems, the young ladies were very happy.

This was a reward given to Princess Zhaoyang by the Empress Dowager. Princess Zhaoyang gave it to them, which was equivalent to the Empress Dowager giving it to them. This is unique to the ladies in the palace. Except for the rewards from the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, people outside the palace cannot get it even if they want it.

"Thank you princess."

The old ladies and wives were also very happy.

Miss Li was given several gifts by Princess Zhaoyang.

"Yan'er, your mother is my close friend. This bracelet was given to me by my grandmother. It has been with me for decades. Now I give it to you."

"Princess, this is too valuable. I cannot accept it."

Hearing what Miss Li said, Princess Zhaoyang said with a smile.

"Your mother and I grew up together and are as close as sisters. This little thing is nothing to us."

"Thank you princess."

"Why call me princess? Call me aunt."

"Thank you, aunt."

Princess Zhaoyang had already made up her mind to let Li Yan marry her son. Of course, she had sent a pigeon to the border to let them discuss it themselves.

Princess Zhaoyang also told Madam Li about this matter. Madam Li was naturally very willing in her heart. However, she felt that her daughter was not worthy of Princess Zhaoyang's son. After all, the difference in status was too great. She did not tell her daughter about this matter.

The old ladies and wives of the various families knew very well that Princess Zhaoyang was doing this to save face for Madam Li and Miss Li, and was also telling everyone that Madam Li was under the protection of Princess Zhaoyang.

The old ladies and wives of the families sighed in their hearts that Old Lady Li and Lord Li were somewhat ungrateful. If they had such a daughter-in-law, they would definitely pamper her. How could they let their sons favor concubines over their wives?

"You're welcome, please try some fruits and pastries." Princess Zhaoyang greeted with a smile.

When the old ladies and wives heard it, they immediately tasted it.

“These fruits and cakes are really delicious.”

"This pastry actually melts in your mouth. It's so delicious."

"It looks like a flower, and it looks very lifelike."

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