The elder sister left, the younger sister came-so many fake-sweet bitches claiming kinship

Jiang Huayue's eyes darted about, betraying her impatience, and her tone carried a hint of sourness.

"The Marchioness of Zhennan is far too exalted to know people like us, naturally. I was presumptuous."

"If you know you were presumptuous, why keep babbling? Hurry up and give your name!"

Chu Xin'er stepped out of the crowd. She looked ravishing today, her bright red, gold-trimmed ruqun practically reeking of money.

Two young ladies from distinguished families followed behind Chu Xin'er, their every movement dignified and graceful.

They bent their knees and nodded to Jiang Shuyue, who returned their greetings.

Chu Xin'er stood in front of Jiang Shuyue and said, "Madam, since you know the Marchioness of Zhennan doesn't recognize you, you ought to introduce yourself first, don't you think?"

Seeing that they looked like people she ought not provoke, Jiang Huayue immediately put on a beaming smile and began flattering them.

"Oh my, miss, listen to you! My husband is her grandfather's student. He even attended the second young master's wedding. How could you say we don't know each other?"

Huahua: [Liu Cheng was a retainer your maternal grandfather valued highly. He used to be an orphan, and your grandfather raised him for ten years and even gave him his name. His standing in the Liu Family was comparable to your two uncles'. Your grandfather only began distancing himself from him after he took a concubine. When Jiang Chen married, Liu Cheng brought his principal wife.]

If he had brought his principal wife then, didn't that make this woman a concubine?

Shock appeared on the faces of Chu Xin'er and the other young ladies.

People came from every direction to celebrate the Empress Dowager's birthday. Apart from the Spring Imperial Examination and the Military Selection, it was Great Zhou's most important occasion.