The Duke's Daughter is Reborn

An Xiaoqiu had been waiting not far from Qinfang Courtyard. Seeing Yang Jing's devastated look, An Xiaoqiu guessed that Yang Lan did not agree.

Seeing An Xiaoqiu, Yang Jing said unhappily, "My second sister didn't agree."

An Xiaoqiu nodded slightly: "Sixth sister, don't worry. Aunt and uncle will find a way."

Leading An Xiaoqiu, Yang Jing walked quickly to the main room: "Mother, my second sister doesn't agree at all."

Then, Yang Jing sat next to An and held her mother's hand.

Yang Jing's movements were so big that An quickly put the cup aside. If she had been slower, the tea would have spilled all over her.

Letting Sister Jing go to find Yang Lan was also a helpless solution. Anyone with a discerning eye knew that at this moment, if anyone mentioned Yang Jing's matter, it would be against the old lady's wishes.

An Xiaoqiu watched Yang Jing pounce on her aunt, and then she sat down on the chair below.

Including today, Yang Jing has only been punished for five days, and she hasn't even finished the copying assigned by the old lady.

Now the people in the upper house have no intention of giving in. At this juncture, the only way is for the Duke to go and beg the old lady in person.

Because of the last incident, my aunt was also implicated, and now she couldn't speak up. To put it simply, the old lady didn't punish my aunt just for the sake of the dignity of the Duke's Mansion and because she was the lady of the house.

Seeing that An didn't say anything, Yang Jing continued to complain, "Mom, Yang Lan's reputation of caring for his brothers and sisters is just an act. He's not even willing to talk about such a small matter."

An quickly scolded: "That's enough. Haven't you seen clearly what happened a few days ago? If you have forgotten everything I told you before, then I will say it again, don't go against Yang Lan, and don't go against Yang Qi."

Yang Lan is the favorite of the old lady and Marquis Yongyi, and is also the most valued daughter of the Duke. The best thing for Yang Jing and I now is to not provoke the people from Qinfang Courtyard and Linhu Courtyard.

An's words made Yang Jing even more unconvinced: "Mom, what happened to you and Dad? After returning to the capital, you two seemed to have become different people."

An looked at Yang Jing's expression, and her already troubled heart became even more uncomfortable. She hugged Yang Jing and said, "Jing Jie, you were born after ten months of pregnancy. I love you the most in this world. Don't worry, since you want to go to the flower viewing banquet in three days, I will definitely make it happen for you."

An and An Xiaoqiu had the same idea: "You and Xiaoqiu go down first. I'll go to the study to see the Duke later."

Seeing that An agreed to her request, Yang Jing had no more words to say and happily retreated.

Early this morning, An had someone stew chicken soup with bamboo fungus. The chicken must be soft and tender now, so it would be perfect to send it to the Duke.

That bitch, Aunt Yin, took advantage of the rift between him and the Duke and rushed over.

An's hands were clenched tightly under her sleeves, no one could stand in the way of her and Sister Jing.

Mother Jin first poured a small bowl of soup and handed it to An. When the food was sent to the Duke by the Madam, the Madam would taste it herself and approve it before sending it over.

An Shi led twelve maids and servants to the study. Since An Shi became the wife of the Duke, she had to bring enough maids and servants with her even when she left the courtyard. An Shi felt that this was the only way to show her status.

Song Hongwen was not surprised to hear An's report. He had neglected An for so long, she must be unable to sit still.

Before entering the house, An asked Mother Jin to recheck her makeup and clothes, and then she walked towards the study with the soup.

Song Hongwen's study was the most strictly guarded place in the Duke's Mansion, where the most elite servants and secret guards gathered. On weekdays, except for Duke Song Hongwen and those who had received the Duke's approval, no one else could get close to this place.

Walking into the room, Song Hongwen was writing at the desk. An placed the soup on the table and said quietly, "Duke, you must be hungry after being busy for so long. This chicken soup has been stewing for a long time. It was kept warm on the way here. Now is the perfect time to use it."

After hearing what An said, Song Hongwen put down his pen and asked, "Have you figured it out?"

An nodded and said, "Duke, it's all my fault. As the mistress of the house, I didn't discipline the girls in the mansion well. This is the first time I've been with the second and third girls in all these years, and I didn't do many things properly. I know what I did this time, and I won't make the same mistake again."

Song Hongwen nodded with satisfaction: "Don't worry, from now on and in the future, Yang Lan and Yang Qi will call you mother."

An smiled knowingly: "Don't worry, Duke, I will do it well."

Song Hongwen was very pleased with An's humbleness. His three wives, Feng and Gu, were too rigid and he felt uncomfortable with them. Only An always said what she wanted.

An looked at Song Hongwen, whose expression was relieved, and said, "I think the Duke seems to be in a good mood today."

Song Hongwen shook the soup spoon in his hand: "I can only be happy when there is harmony in the mansion."

An Shi agreed with a smile and said, "My Lord, I heard from people in the palace that County Lord Cheng'an is going to hold a flower viewing banquet at the Princess's Palace. It is said that all the young ladies from prestigious mansions in the capital are invited."

Song Hongwen didn't know about this. The invitation from the princess's mansion had just been delivered. At this time, the people below would not report it specifically.

An carefully watched Song Hongwen's reaction and said, "Duke, Sister Jing has been with us in the northwest since she was born. Her vision is somewhat different from that of the young ladies in the capital, and even more different from that of the second and third young ladies. When she returned home this time, Sister Jing herself realized the gap. The more she wanted to do well, the more mistakes she made."

Then, An continued, "If Sister Jing can participate in more gatherings and see the world more often, it will be very beneficial to Sister Jing's future teaching and development."

Anyone could understand what An said. Even if Song Hongwen wanted to play dumb, he couldn't get away with it. He put down the spoon and said, "Jingjie is a little impatient now. If I don't teach her well, I'm afraid something will happen in Beppu."

Listening to Song Hongwen's words, An Shi felt a little anxious. If Song Hongwen had a bad impression of Jing Jie'er, neither she nor Jing Jie'er would have an easy time in the future. "Duke, Jing Jie'er is indeed a little impatient. However, the second and third ladies went to the banquet this time, but Jing Jie'er was left out. Even if Jing Jie doesn't care, I'm afraid people in the mansion will talk about it."

Song Hongwen thought about it. Yang Lan and Yang Qi were so outstanding that Yang Jing, as a younger sister, would indeed feel a little inferior. This time, Yang Jing had to go to the banquet. Anyway, Yang Lan would be casual, so she could just look after her younger sister.