[Through the Book] The ancestor only wants to live a long life

Chapter 193 The Imperial Concubine Arrives

As soon as Princess Anyang opened her mouth, Zuo knew she had said the wrong thing.

He quickly put on a smile and said flatteringly: "Don't be angry, County Lady. That's not what I meant. I just..."

Before Zuo finished her words, Princess Anyang asked angrily, "What do you mean? Didn't you say that I can't leave?"

Zuo was embarrassed. Just as she was about to explain, she heard Anyang County Lady impatiently say, "Alright, stop talking nonsense. I don't want to listen to your excuses. Madam Rong wants to leave now, and I want to leave with her. Just tell me whether you will give way or not!"

Zuo was in a dilemma. She had no objection to Rong Enqing's departure. But Princess Anyang also left, so she was in trouble today.

The Imperial Concubine had agreed in advance that she would meet the Princess of Anyang County at the banquet held by her family, and asked her to invite the person to her.

What would she do if the Imperial Concubine came and Princess Anyang left?

Therefore, Princess Anyang could not let her leave no matter what.

However, Princess Anyang now clearly wanted to stand with Rong Enqing. Did she really want her to bow down to Rong Enqing and beg her to stay?

The more Zuo thought about it, the angrier and more indignant he became.

Who would have thought that she just wanted to humiliate Rong Enqing a little, but ended up making things difficult to resolve.

At this time, Madam Zheng from the Anguo Mansion stepped forward with a smile and tried to smooth things over: "Alright, it's not a big deal! Madam Zuo, please apologize to Madam Rong in a nice voice and admit your fault. I believe Madam Rong is not the kind of person who would push things too far.

"As long as Madam Rong calms down and agrees to stay, I think Princess Anyang will not be in a hurry to leave. Isn't this matter over?

"Mrs. Zuo, do you think this is true?"

This is the truth. But what Madam Zheng said was obviously to let Zuo Shi give in to Rong Enqing.

If Zuo really did this, what prestige and reputation would she have in the upper circles of the capital?

Everyone looked at Rong Enqing, then at Old Madam Zheng, and then they remembered that the Anguo Mansion and Shun'an Marquis Mansion were in-laws! After the New Year, the marriage between the two families should be put on the agenda.

Zuo had obviously thought of this as well. She felt depressed and her face turned pale. Just as she was in a dilemma, she suddenly heard a sharp and thin voice coming from the door: "The Imperial Concubine has arrived!"

When everyone heard the voice, they turned around and saw Concubine Liang, dressed in gorgeous clothes and with an extraordinary aura, walking in from the door.

Everyone knelt on the ground and shouted in unison: "May the Royal Concubine be blessed with good health!"

"Everyone, get up." Concubine Liang raised her hand casually, her eyes swept across everyone present, and finally fell on where the crowd gathered.

Here, Princess Anyang was supporting Madam Rong. Madam Zuo, Madam Yu, Madam Meng, and Madam Zheng were all present.

The most distinguished people at the banquet gathered together, and the atmosphere didn't seem very good.

What's going on?

Just as Concubine Liang became suspicious, she saw her sister-in-law Cui squeeze out of the crowd and walk quickly towards her.

"The royal concubine!"

Cui bowed, then stepped forward with a smile, held Concubine Liang's arm in a flattering manner, and calmly led people to Rong Enqing and others.

Everyone bowed hurriedly again.

"Madam Meng, long time no see."

"Mrs. Yu, how are you?"

"Is this Madam Zheng? How long has it been since I last saw you?"

Concubine Liang greeted the old ladies one by one with a warm smile, without any condescending attitude.

Several old ladies responded respectfully, neither too enthusiastic nor too distant.

Their families are different from the Yang family. They do not take sides and do not know how to take sides, so they will not be as servile and cautious as the Zuo family to Concubine Liang.

They just need to be appropriately respectful to Concubine Liang.

After exchanging greetings with several old ladies, just when everyone thought that Concubine Liang was going to embarrass Rong Enqing, she smiled and looked at him gently, "This must be Mrs. Rong from Shun'an Marquis's Mansion, right? I've only heard of Mrs. Rong before, but this is the first time I've seen her in person. She looks kind!"

Rong Enqing smiled and bowed, and replied respectfully, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am very terrified."

Princess Anyang, who had been protecting Rong Enqing, breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Concubine Liang did not seem to be about to make trouble in public.

Only then did he have the mind to look at the imperial concubine in front of him.

Concubine Liang looked to be only twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, but Princess Anyang was certain that Concubine Liang's actual age was definitely ten years older than she looked.

Firstly, the Third Prince was 20 years old this year, and Princess Lingchuan was 16. To be able to give birth to the Third Prince and Princess Lingchuan, Concubine Liang couldn't be that young.

Secondly, Princess Anyang was used to seeing the witch-like Nanny Zhou at home, so she had some experience in judging people's age.

Concubine Liang was well maintained and looked very young, but there were still some fine lines around her eyes. She seemed to be a very funny person. She had been smiling since she entered the room.

As for her appearance, she was not stunningly beautiful, but she was definitely a top-notch beauty. Just think about it, a woman who could be favored by the harem for many years could not be an ugly woman.

When Princess Anyang was looking at Concubine Liang, Concubine Liang also looked at Princess Anyang with a smile in her eyes, "Why are you looking at me like that, Princess Anyang?"

Princess Anyang was stunned. She didn't expect Concubine Liang to be so direct.

However, she was also a straightforward person and didn't like people beating around the bush with her. So, when faced with Concubine Liang's directness, she was not surprised but happy, and said quickly: "The Concubine looks so young and beautiful! And not fierce at all! She is nothing like the Concubine I imagined."

Concubine Liang couldn't help but smiled and asked, "What does the county lady imagine me to be like?"

The Princess of Anyang County looked at Cui, then glared at Zuo, then curled her lips and said, "Haha, anyway, he is not a good person."

As soon as these words came out, everyone gasped.

Princess Anyang really dared to say that! And the way she looked at Cui and Zuo was so meaningful! She almost said it directly, she thought the Imperial Concubine was the same kind of person as Cui and Zuo!

Just when everyone was worried about Princess Anyang, Concubine Liang smiled and shook her head, not caring about it, and did not continue the topic. Instead, she asked Zuo: "Are we going to stand here and talk?"

Zuo hurriedly replied respectfully with great trepidation, "The third floor is specially prepared for welcoming the Imperial Concubine. Please go upstairs, Madam!"

Concubine Liang nodded and greeted everyone with a smile: "Ladies, please accompany me upstairs to talk."

Then he went upstairs.

But halfway through the walk, when he turned around, he found that Rong Enqing and Princess Anyang were standing there without moving.