Transmigrating with a Five Million Dollar Retirement Life

Chapter 245 Entering the Capital Again

Song Jiaojiao has already gone to the General's Mansion. Originally, she wanted to go to the courtyard that Wang Chi had bestowed upon her, but the reason for her kidnapping has not yet been clarified, and Wang Yan is not comfortable with her living alone. Song Jiaojiao has no choice but to stay at the General's Mansion.

It had been half a year since I last saw Mu Xue. She had grown quite a bit taller and was now only about half a head shorter than Song Jiaojiao.

With the guidance of Madam Cheng'en, she has become much more composed and has the air of a well-bred lady. If you didn't know her well, you wouldn't recognize her standing in front of you.

"Mother, Mother, my eldest sister and brother have both written to me. Have they written to you too?"

Okay! The moment she opened her mouth, it was still the familiar Mu Xue.

"I've written it all. Are you settling in well in Beijing?"

"It's a habit. My grandmother was so good to me. She not only taught me manners, but also had my grandfather teach me martial arts!"

Mu Xue answered happily that she was also very scared when she first came here, and missed home and her mother. Later, her grandmother took her to various fun places to play.

Those young ladies were so annoying; they always laughed at her for not knowing manners. Their etiquette was troublesome and complicated. If it weren't for not wanting to embarrass the General's Mansion, she wouldn't have bothered to learn it.

Fortunately, her grandparents weren't stubborn old men and didn't force her to learn. Instead, they taught her martial arts, unlike other parents.

"I think you're so happy you've almost forgotten about your mother!" Song Jiaojiao affectionately pinched Mu Xue's nose.

"No, I miss my mom so much, I can't sleep at night. Especially her braised pork intestines."

Mu Xue affectionately linked arms with Song Jiaojiao, speaking in a coquettish tone.

She still remembers the taste of that bowl of braised pork intestines. It was from that time that her family slowly got better, and her mother also changed.

"Little glutton, I think you miss me, you miss the food I make for you."

"Hehe, they're all the same."

Mu Xue, who was chuckling to herself, became much more cheerful and outgoing after arriving in the capital.

The mother and daughter joked around.

In a small fishing village on a southern island, a stranger came to a dilapidated courtyard.

"Excuse me, are you Liu Siyu?" Zhou numbly raised her head.

Liu Siyu? For so many years since her exile, no one has called her by that name.

………………

"Master, good news! We've found Si Du's daughter!" Song Yi's subordinate rushed to the study to report.

"really?!

that is really good! "

Now we can finally find out what happened back then?

This matter had become a deep-seated worry for him. If it weren't for his desire to find the truth, he probably would have resigned and left Beijing long ago.

He feared he would never see his daughter again in this lifetime, but thankfully he didn't leave and was reunited with her.

Once this matter is settled, he will hold a grand family reunion banquet for Jiaojiao.

Half a month has passed quietly, and the Lower Yuan Festival is here.

The streets were adorned with red lanterns, creating a strong festive atmosphere.

This day is not only a favorite for children, but also one of the favorite days for daughters of officials, as they are only allowed to go out on this kind of festival.

During the two weeks that Song Jiaojiao was in the capital, she spent most of her time being invited to the palace by Consort Li.

Anyone unaware of the situation would think the two were close girlfriends!

Song Jiaojiao was very annoyed; unlike Consort Li, she wasn't idle all day.

Since Wang Ziyi left, she has been in charge of checking the accounts of the hot pot restaurant and Sifanglou.

She was required to enter the palace every day. Although Prince Yi had left behind a group of accountants, the general ledger could not be checked until late at night each time.

Today is the Lower Yuan Festival. Song Jiaojiao, who slept until late morning, stretched and yawned.

I've finally caught up on the sleep I missed recently.

"Young Madam, the embroiderers in the manor have delivered the clothes you're wearing to the palace today. Would you like to try them on?"

The maid, Shaoyao, asked, "This maid was chosen by Song Jiaojiao herself after Lüye was sold off."

Peony is steady and composed, has a clear mind, remains calm in the face of adversity, and is also well-versed in various etiquettes, which makes Song Jiaojiao very satisfied.

This way, she wouldn't have to borrow Rong Momo, who was by Lady Cheng'en's side, every time she entered the palace.

"Okay, let's give it a try!"

Song Jiaojiao's dress was made according to the official robes of a second-rank lady. The hem of the skirt was embroidered with golden lotus flowers and the lace was outlined with gold thread, which was very dazzling in the sunlight.

Song Jiaojiao was very satisfied. After taking off her clothes, she asked, "Is the Second Miss's dress ready?"

"Reporting to the young mistress, the second young lady's clothes were completed half a month ago."

Song Jiaojiao's clothes were rushed out by her upon arriving in the capital, thankfully without any delay.

The end of the Wei hour.

Song Jiaojiao followed Lady Chengen and brought Mu Xue into the palace.

Today, her position is no longer at the back.

Thanks to Consort Li, she was given a seat next to Lady Cheng'en this time.

There are four first-rank ladies in the Great Jin Kingdom: Lady Cheng'en of the General's Mansion, Lady Hui of the Duke's Mansion, Lady Anshu, the wife of the Left Prime Minister, the mother of Consort Li, and Lady Xie, the wife of the Grand Tutor.

Today, everyone except for Madam Xie came.

"This must be Lady Cheng'en's eldest daughter-in-law! She is truly a lovely woman."

"I'm sitting above Madam Chengen," said Madam Anshu with a smile.

She had heard about her daughter always asking Song Jiaojiao to come to the palace to keep her company, and she genuinely thought she was her daughter's good friend, so she spoke to her politely.

"Madam Anshu is too kind," Madam Chengen replied politely with a smile.

Seeing that Madam Chengen had no desire to continue the conversation, Madam Anshu did not speak again.

As the emperor took his seat, the envoys began to present their gifts.

First up was Goryeo, a vassal state of the Jin Dynasty.

The third prince of Goryeo was the one who came this time. As soon as he appeared, everyone in the room, regardless of gender, stared at him.

Legend has it that there was a prince in Goryeo who was as beautiful as a flower, and it seems that this is the third prince.

It's unclear what the King of Goryeo was thinking, that he would entrust such an important task to a prince who seemed to have nothing but good looks.

Goryeo is located by the sea, and most of the country is saline-alkali land, making it impossible to grow food.

His country relied heavily on imports of grain from the Jin Dynasty, so he had no choice but to become a vassal state of the Jin Dynasty.

Otherwise, if food supplies are cut off, even eating will become a problem, let alone fighting a war.

"Your Majesty, in addition to the annual tribute, to show our sincerity, my king has sent our country's most handsome prince here, hoping to find a suitable wife in the Great Jin Kingdom."

The Goryeo envoy's words shocked everyone present.

What does this mean? Is it a marriage alliance or a son-in-law move?

The ministers were puzzled.

Right Chancellor Song Yi spoke at the Emperor's prompting.

"Goryeo envoy, what is the meaning of this?"

"To show our sincerity, our king has naturally sent the third prince to the Great Jin Kingdom. All decisions will be made by the emperor."

As soon as the envoy finished speaking, everyone understood that he had come to be a hostage.

Indeed, although Goryeo has seemed to behave itself in recent years, the emperor does not trust it. Even the grain that can be sold to them is limited, at most ensuring they don't starve.

It is indeed very difficult to feed the entire nation.

"Haha, Your Majesty is so kind. Don't worry, I will choose a good wife for the Third Prince."