The moon falling to the ground

Chapter 206 Cleansing Banquet

At this time, Jian Yue and Yan Tianchen, brother and sister, also got off the carriage and came over to recognize the people.

Yan Xiuyuan introduced his three children to his eldest brother's family.

Yan Xiusheng also introduced his son and daughter-in-law.

The two sides greeted each other and called people, and Yuanshi warmly welcomed them in. Looking at the enthusiasm of Yan Xiusheng and his wife, it seemed that they had never had any estrangement with Yan Xiuyuan.

Yan Xiuyuan also felt a lot more comfortable because of their attitude.

A group of people entered the main gate and arrived at the second courtyard. In the central hall, old man Yan Jinnan and old lady Xiang were sitting at the head of the table, waiting for the second son and his family to pay their respects.

Xiang wore a pearl headband and a silk dress with the word "Fu" embroidered with gold thread, and she looked very noble.

Yan Xiuyuan stepped into the house and paused. Then he walked forward with his wife as if nothing had happened and kowtowed to the two elders: "The unfilial son and his wife and children pay their respects to our father and mother." After saying this, he kowtowed three times respectfully.

Xie Chujiao and her two children followed suit and kowtowed. Only Jian Yue stood and bowed to Yan Jinnan and his wife who were sitting in the upper seat.

Yun Zhonghe told her that she was a princess personally appointed by the emperor, so she did not need to kneel or kowtow even to an elder like Yan Jinnan.

The old lady's smile froze for a moment, then she smiled lovingly and said, "I guess this must be Yue girl? She is indeed smart and lovely. Get up quickly! There is no need for the family to be so polite."

Listen to what she said, she kowtowed before saying that the family didn't need to be polite. As expected of the old lady in the back house, she kept her words to herself.

Jian Yue felt that this family appeared to be doing very well on the surface, but in fact they were very hypocritical.

Yan Xiuyuan and his family stood up, and Yan Jinnan smiled and asked them to sit down.

Yan Xiusheng's family was simple. He and Yuan had two sons. The eldest son, Yan Huaijin, was 20 years old and was already an editor in the Hanlin Academy. He married Gong. The second son, Yan Jingxing, was 17 years old and was already a scholar. He was still studying.

The old lady said, "You have been through a lot of hardships. The yard has been prepared for you. Go and rest for a while. We will have a chat later."

Look, what a considerate old man.

If Yun Zhonghe hadn't explained to Jian Yue the rules of class differences in advance, Jian Yue really couldn't see what was wrong with these two old people. She would have thought they were very considerate of the younger generation. But the fact was that they didn't take her, the Princess Mingyue, seriously.

She was now a princess, and even though Yan Jinnan and his wife were her elders, they should have stood up to greet her. But they didn't, probably because they thought she was from the countryside and didn't understand these twists and turns, and were displeased because she didn't kneel and kowtow. I don't know if they wanted to control her or to show her power, but they always ignored her existence intentionally or unintentionally.

Haha! Do you really think she cares about this bland family relationship? Even her own father is useless in front of her, let alone other people who are one level apart. If she hadn't just arrived and didn't understand the situation and was afraid of being criticized, she would have gone to live in her princess's mansion.

Jian Yue, Fu Yun Mu Xiang and the little maid took many detours to her yard.

The small courtyard is not big, but it is quiet and elegant. Except that the location is a bit remote and the furniture is a bit old, there is nothing wrong with it.

Jian Yue checked in safely.

Two maids were left in the small courtyard to serve. Jian Yue directed them to take out all the bedding and sheets from the bed to dry and sterilize them. She also cleaned up a room in the west wing for Fuyun and Muxiang to live in.

The lady in charge of the Shangshu Mansion had no idea what to make of the arrangements, and she didn't even provide accommodation for her servants.

About half an hour later, a maid came and asked them to go to the front for the banquet.

Yan Jinnan held a welcoming banquet for his second son's family and asked everyone to attend to show his importance to his second son.

When Jian Yue came over, she found that the hall was full of people, including unfamiliar faces she had never seen before.

Yuan stood up and said with a smile: "Yue girl, this is your aunt Mingzhu, the second wife of Ningyuan Marquis's mansion. This is your eldest cousin Zhao Xian, and this is your second cousin Zhao Jing."

Jian Yue only bowed to Yan Mingzhu: "Hello, Aunt Mingzhu." She nodded to Zhao Xian and her sister, "Hello, cousin."

Zhao Jing blinked her eyes, looking innocent: "Cousin Yue, I heard that the emperor has made you a princess. Is that true? You are dressed so poorly, how come you don't look like a princess at all?"

"Jing'er, don't be rude." Yan Mingzhu scolded. She looked like the old lady Xiang, with a round face, which made her look kind and friendly, making people not feel on guard.

"Girl Yue, Jing'er has been spoiled and speaks in a disrespectful manner. Please don't take it to heart." Yan Mingzhu looked apologetic.

Jian Yue smiled and said, "It's okay. My cousin is still young and doesn't know much, so it's inevitable that she will speak without restraint. I won't bother with her."

Yan Mingzhu's face froze.

Although I was following her lead, I still felt awkward. What does it mean to be outspoken and ignorant? If I use such words on a girl who is about to reach the age of 15, it would have a big impact, right?

She wanted to refute, but she didn't know how to say it. She felt inexplicably disliked Jian Yue.

Yan Xiuyuan tried to smooth things over: "Yue'er, come and sit down."

Jian Yue looked at her seat. It was at the bottom, near the door, behind the Zhao sisters. She saw Zhao Xian gave her an apologetic smile, which seemed quite helpless.

Jian Yue usually doesn't care about these details. But Yun Zhonghe told her that in the upper circles, some people like to use such small actions to test your bottom line. If you don't care and don't take it seriously, others will think you are weak and easy to bully.

Jian Yue stood still, looking straight at Yan Jinnan: "Grandfather should know that I grew up in the countryside and don't know many rules. In order to avoid me making a fool of myself by not knowing the rules, why don't you tell your granddaughter what the rules of our family are?"

Yan Jinnan frowned.

He usually doesn't care about family affairs. His son is promising, so he just wants to be an idle rich man. Jian Yue asked such a question, which made him very unhappy. So he said with a sullen face: "Even if you don't understand the rules, you should understand the distinction between the superior and the inferior, and the order of the old and the young, right?" After that, he turned to Yan Xiuyuan and said, "Yue girl is already a princess, don't you find a nanny to teach her the rules?"

Yan Xiuyuan was embarrassed: "Yue'er has been following Mao Shenyi for medical treatment, and has always... been busy."

Hearing the name of Doctor Mao, Yan Jinnan's expression eased a little.

Yuan said, "Girl Yue, please sit down! Dinner will be served soon."

Jian Yue looked around, looked at Yan Xiuyuan and asked, "Father, are the seats at this table arranged according to seniority or age?"

Everyone at the table changed their expressions.

Therefore, this new princess understands such rules.

Jian Yue's question was a slap in the face to Yan Xiusheng's family.

The family of the Minister of Works actually has no rules.

The old lady's expression changed and she looked very unhappy.

Being mocked by a younger generation, openly or secretly, is the first time in my life. A girl who grew up in the countryside, shouldn't she hold back even if she is wronged? Playing it straight like this...