Daughter of aristocratic family

Princess Duan Chengcheng not only invited Zhao Shuqing to receive a title, but also held a grand recognition banquet for her. As a member of Zhao Shuqing's clan, the Zhao family also received the invitation.

When Zhao Wangshu followed Zhao Li to the banquet, he also saw people from the mansion. Yes, even Mrs. Zhao attended in person, but Zhao Shuqing's father did not come.

Zhao Shuqing's biological mother passed away shortly after she was born, and she was raised by her father.

When the clan was choosing a candidate, they felt sorry for her father and daughter who depended on each other, so they didn't choose her. She insisted on going to the city.

Zhao Wangshu only found out about this recently, and he deeply felt that Zhao Shuqing was very ambitious and capable. She was really blind and had not noticed it before.

The marriage recognition banquet was quite lively. Zhao Shuqing was wearing the gorgeous palace clothes of the county lord and a high bun. There was a trace of rosy color on her face that had been colorless all year round. It was not clear whether it was because of rouge or because of the excitement.

"It's true that a man relies on his disguise, and a horse relies on its saddle. With this girl Shuqing's actions, her beauty has become nine-tenths." Zhao Li commented in a low voice.

"A country girl fell in love with the eldest princess and was granted the title of County Lord. What a blessing.

"I don't know what kind of charming tricks were used to confuse the eldest princess, so that she can achieve such heaven-shaking glory and wealth."

Zhao Wangshu curled his lips, Song's consort had died of illness, Song Huai was young, Princess Duan was growing up, and she was not the emperor's sister, so her power was limited, so she would be blessed with great glory and wealth.

And just looking at the guests, we can see that there are only a few people with real power in the DPRK.

"With the title of County Lord, you can find your son-in-law and fly up a branch to become a phoenix."

"I heard that her mother passed away just after giving birth to her. As a widowed daughter, the eldest princess still wants to recognize her as her adopted daughter, so she is not afraid of being suppressed."

Zhao Wangshu couldn't listen anymore and tugged on Zhao Li's sleeve, "Mom, I saw Gardenia. I'll go say hello to her."

"Go." Mrs. Zhao Li was chatting happily with several ladies.

Zhao Wangshu went to find Yao Shanzhi, and Yao Shanzhi also happened to come to find her.

As soon as the two met, Yao Shanzhi said: "Yue'er, your hairpin is so unique."

Zhao Wangshu's bun is decorated with hairpins woven with fine gold wire into the shape of an phoenix flower. The hairpins are also dotted with fine gems.

"The pictures I drew were made by Accord's masters in a month." Zhao Wangshu raised his hand to hold the hairpin.

"What a masterpiece." Yao Shanzhi held her arm, "I also want a unique hairpin. The price is not an issue."

"Okay, I'll draw the picture and show it to you. If you think it's good, I'll have the Accord master build it for you."

"Yue'er, you are so kind. I really like you more and more." Yao Shanzhi rested her head on Zhao Wangshu's shoulder and rubbed her affectionately.

While the two were chatting, someone announced: "Princess Duan has arrived."

I saw a group of palace maids approaching Princess Duan, who was wearing a bright red brocade palace dress, a high bun, and a pearl phoenix crown.

Behind her were Song Yuanqu and Song Huai. Song Yuanqu had a smile on his lips, but his eyes were cold. Song Huai was young and did not hide his emotions at all, with a small face.

Even the biological children are not happy, but they also want to adopt an adopted daughter. What does Princess Duan want to do?

If it weren't for the fact that Princess Duan Chengcheng and Zhao Shuqing's father, Zhao Shen, had never met, Zhao Wangshu would have suspected that Zhao Shuqing was the child of Princess Duan Chengcheng and Zhao Shen.

Princess Duan smiled and sat down in her seat, "Let's get started."

The marriage recognition ceremony officially began, and the etiquette officer said loudly: "Today is the joy of family recognition. The Zhao family is Shuqing, beautiful and smart, respectful and filial. With your Majesty's permission, Princess Duan has adopted her as her adopted daughter."

"Your Majesty specially ennobles Zhao Shuqing as the Lord of Chunjuan County."

Zhao Shuqing knelt down and served tea, "My daughter has met her adoptive mother. Please have tea with her."

She was filled with excitement. From now on, she was the daughter of the eldest princess, and she was worthy of Chen Xiao. Her efforts to please the eldest princess were not in vain. "Good boy." Princess Duan took the tea cup and took a sip, "This is a gift from your stepmother."

The palace maid took out a three-layer makeup box and opened it one by one. The first layer contained about ten hairpins, the second layer contained bracelets, some of which were gold and jade, and the third layer contained earrings and necklaces.

"Thank you, mother." Zhao Shuqing's eyes lit up as she looked at the jewelry.

Princess Duan Changcheng was really willing to give up. Song Yuanqu looked on coldly, thinking that all this was too ridiculous.

Princess Ke Duan grew up and said: "Yuan Qu, Huai'er, come here."

Song Yuanqu held back his anger and led Song Huai over, "Mother."

"Yuanqu, you are older than Shuqing. You are the elder sister. You must take more care of your sister in the future."

"I will." Song Yuanqu replied calmly.

Princess Duan grew up and said to Zhao Shuqing: "You must get along well with your sister and brother."

Zhao Shuqing was not told that as a sister, she should take good care of her younger brother.

Song Yuanqu's eyes were filled with disappointment, and he led Song Huai away.

At the beginning of the recognition banquet, Zhao Shuqing and Song Yuanqu sat together. Song Yuanqu didn't even give her the corner of his eye and only talked to Yao Shanzhi.

The other girls at this table ignored Zhao Shuqing. It was like a basin of ice water poured on Zhao Shuqing's head, making her sober up.

Even though she was the adopted daughter of Princess Duan, even if the emperor made her the county head, she was not an orthodox noblewoman. These noblewomen did not recognize her and were unwilling to befriend her.

Zhao Shuqing gritted her teeth, the anger in her heart almost burst out, but she held it back.

She was going to marry Chen Xiao, and she couldn't ruin the event just because of her anger. She buried her head and ate the food in silence, pretending not to hear the whispers of the girls.

But this suppressed resentment, when she met Zhao Wangshu, she couldn't help but burst out, "Zhao Wangshu, you are so rude. You didn't greet me politely when you saw me."

Zhao Wangshu chuckled lightly and saluted: "The daughter of the people pays her respects to the county lord. Wish the county lord a blessing. Is this all right?"

She made the word "people's daughter" very clear.

"Zhao Wangshu, do you look down on me?" Zhao Shuqing asked with tears in his eyes.

"County Lord, please don't cry. If someone misunderstands me, I won't be able to defend myself." Zhao Wangshu took a step back, "You are now the Emperor's personally appointed County Lord. Who dares to look down on you? County Lord, you don't have to be like this." Self-deprecating.”

"I did it for a reason and I wasn't wrong."

Zhao Wangshu took another step back and said, "You did a good job, how could you be wrong?"

"Are you mocking me?" Zhao Shuqing was very sensitive.

"Folk girls don't dare." Zhao Wangshu said with a smile.

"Do you know? I used to envy you. I envy you that your family background is better than mine. I envy you that you can get rid of the control of the mansion without any scruples and marry the person you love." Zhao Shuqing smiled sadly.

"If the county master has nothing to do, the daughter of the people will resign first." Zhao Wangshu was too lazy to listen to her nonsense and turned around to leave.

"Zhao Wangshu, I won't regret it." Zhao Shuqing shouted at her back.

"May the county master be kind and be kind." Zhao Wangshu replied to her.