As soon as Ji Shisu said this, he heard a commotion outside.
It seemed that a large number of people were heading towards the Ye Mansion.
The gatekeeper rushed over in a hurry. Due to running too fast, he even stumbled on the way.
He got up, dusted himself off, and quickly came to Zhao Luoning's room to report.
"Madam, there are a lot of people outside."
"A lot of people? What are they here for?"
Zhao Luoning was puzzled. Ji Shisu knew what was going on. He instructed Zhao Luoyu and Qiuling.
"Qiuling, quickly help your mistress freshen up. Luoyu, give her a hand. I'll go and greet Lord Ye first."
"Lord Ye? Isn't he in the capital?"
Zhao Luoning was full of doubts.
Zhao Luoyu stepped forward and pressed the restless Zhao Luoning onto a chair.
"Alright, you'll know in a moment. Just get dressed obediently first. You're representing the Jun family now, so you can't bring disgrace to it."
"What's going on?" Zhao Luoning couldn't figure out why her younger sister and Ji Shisu were on the same side!
Zhao Luoyu ignored Zhao Luoning, who only knew to ask "What's going on?" She and Qiuling started to change Zhao Luoning's clothes and prepare her makeup.
At this time, Lord Ye's carriage finally arrived at the gate of the Ye Mansion.
Many people didn't know that the Ye Mansion had already been given to Zhao Luoning by Lady Ye. They still thought that Lord Ye's parents lived there.
People in the crowd were already whispering to each other.
"The emperor is really kind to Lord Ye. The title of imperial - appointed lady must be bestowed upon Lord Ye's mother."
"Yes, it's really like the saying goes: once one person attains the Dao, even his chickens and dogs rise to heaven."
Everyone thought this was the most reasonable explanation.
When Madam Jiang and Zhao Luoyue, who were following the convoy, saw Lord Ye stop his carriage in front of the mansion, their expressions became extremely interesting.
Zhao Luoyue of course knew who lived inside.
It was the branch of the family she used to look down on the most.
It was her eldest sister, Zhao Luoning, whom she hated the most.
As if to confirm her thoughts.
The gate of the Ye Mansion was opened from the inside, and Ji Shisu stepped out.
Ye Hua bowed politely to Ji Shisu and said, "General Qing."
Ji Shisu waved his hand with a smile and said, "I'm just a commoner now. I don't deserve such a courtesy from you, my lord."
Lord Ye deliberately teased him, "Just because you're the husband of the imperial - appointed lady, you deserve it."
Hearing this, Ji Shisu smiled even more happily.
"Yes, yes, yes. Lord Ye, please come inside."
The conferment of the title of imperial - appointed lady was a major event. As soon as the convoy arrived at the gate of the Ye Mansion, the soldiers following the team automatically lined up in two rows, separating the onlookers.
So people craned their necks and could only see a man in white chatting with Ye Hua. Judging from his figure and appearance, it was clearly Ji Shisu, the second young master of the Ji family.
But Lord Ye kept calling him "General Qing".
Before people could see the true appearance of the imperial - appointed lady, they had already gotten a big piece of gossip.
That playboy Ji Shisu was actually the famous General Qing, Bai Shaoqing?
If Bai Shaoqing's wife was made an imperial - appointed lady, it all made sense.
Not only did Bai Shaoqing make great contributions in quelling the war, but his wife was also well - known. She was well - respected in the army, and many women in the civilian world regarded her as an idol.
She not only had a good marriage but was also a woman of great valor.
After all, it was unthinkable for a woman to play a role on the battlefield before.
At this time, the crowd began to whisper.
"Didn't they say that the second young mistress of the Ji family was dead? Then who is this imperial - appointed lady now?"
"Just listen and you'll know! Maybe she was a mistress raised outside before and was only made the main wife after the second young mistress of the Ji family died!"
"Yes, the second young master of the Ji family was quite a womanizer before. It must be so."
"Alas, you have to say that the second young mistress was short - lived. If she hadn't died, this title of imperial - appointed lady would have been hers."
"Oh, who can say for sure about these things? No one expected that the second young master of the Ji family could achieve great feats without relying on his ancestors' merits. Think about it, back then, any girl of some status would turn pale at the mention of the second young master of the Ji family. If it weren't for the fact that it was difficult for the second young master of the Ji family to marry a main wife, the Ji family wouldn't have looked at the Zhao family, which was weaker than them."
"Yes, those girls who rejected the second young master of the Ji family must be regretting it now. The title of imperial - appointed lady is a blessing that one can't earn in several lifetimes."
So a group of onlookers all craned their necks to look inside.
At this time, Madam Jiang had already lifted the curtain of the carriage and could just see the gate of the Ye Mansion.
Hearing the gossips around, Zhao Luoyue couldn't stay here for a moment longer.
She was one of the "girls who rejected the second young master of the Ji family" that everyone was talking about.
Not only did she give a good husband to Zhao Luoning with her own hands.
She also gave away the title of imperial - appointed lady.
Madam Jiang used to be close to Madam Zhao II and knew about the little secrets of the marriage between the Ji and Zhao families.
Looking at Zhao Luoyue, whose face was as ugly as if it had been painted green, her sense of mischief rose. She deliberately asked.
"Oh, my dear niece. I seem to remember that your mother told me back then that it was supposed to be you who married into the Ji family. Oh, it's a good thing your elder sister died early. Otherwise, she would have taken a big advantage."
Zhao Luoyue was so angry that her cheeks puffed up like a toad.
"Sorry, Madam Jiang. I'm not feeling well. I'll leave first."
Want to leave?
Madam Jiang had been annoyed by Zhao Luoyue for a while. Taking this opportunity, she quickly took her revenge.
She grabbed Zhao Luoyue's hand and said, "Oh, since you're already here, how can you leave before watching the fun? Don't you like to accompany me the most? I'm not satisfied yet. Don't even think about leaving."
Zhao Luoyue was about to lose her temper, but then Madam Jiang casually dropped another sentence: "Next month, my sisters are going to have a party."
Hearing this, the anger that had reached Zhao Luoyue's throat was forced back.
She endured it.
Although Zhao Luoyue didn't lose her temper or shout that she wanted to leave.
But the look in her eyes when she looked at Madam Jiang was as poisonous as if it had been poisoned.
Once she got into the circle of noble ladies and had better resources, she would surely make Madam Jiang pay for her behavior today!
Just then, there was a cheer from the crowd.
"She's coming out, she's coming out. Look!"
Looking in the direction pointed by the onlookers, they saw Zhao Luoning being escorted out by a crowd.
Although she didn't step out of the gate, it didn't stop her from shining brightly.
She was simply too dazzling.
Zhao Luoyue suddenly remembered that in the Zhao Mansion, when she was being too arrogant, her mother, Madam Zhao II, would also persuade her earnestly: "Luoyue, we can't compare with the girl from the main branch in terms of looks. You have to restrain your temper, or you'll be overshadowed."
Zhao Luoyue used to scoff at this.
That boring girl from the main branch was not more beautiful than her.
Even the conceited Zhao Luoyue had to admit at this moment -
In terms of beauty, she was no match for Zhao Luoning.