After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

Chapter 427 The Prince's Wedding and Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet 2

The Crown Prince's wedding preparations are complete.

The Ouyang residence was bustling with activity from the very beginning.

There was nothing they could do; the Ouyang family's chrysanthemum appreciation banquet was at the beginning of the month, while the eldest prince's wedding was at the end of the month.

Madam Jiang had prepared clothes for her grandson to wear to the banquet well in advance, but Jiang Xiaoqi was somewhat resistant.

Let someone else be the peacock.

He still can't forget the charm of that young master Wang...

"Oh dear, it doesn't cost much, why don't you try it on?" Old Madam Jiang was unwilling to give up; she had been preparing this dress for two months.

This fabric is extremely precious and rare. My grandson is so handsome; he will look even more dashing in it.

The embroiderers in the mansion had never made clothes so carefully and meticulously before; this time, they used all their skills.

"Um, Grandmother, this is indeed inappropriate. When attending a banquet hosted by someone else, it is not appropriate for a guest to overshadow the host."

"Dressing too flashy and attracting too much attention would be impolite and displease the host."

Madam Jiang was somewhat surprised. "Is that so? Would the host of a banquet mind if guests dressed too formally and beautifully?"

"Yes, Grandmother, we're not the main characters at the banquet, so it's best to keep a low profile."

The word "low-key" reminded Madam Jiang that her husband had said the same thing before, telling them to keep a low profile at the banquet and to come back as soon as possible.

Oh dear, I completely forgot for a moment. Luckily, my grandson is still sharp-minded; I almost did something wrong with my good intentions.

"Okay, I'll do as you say! Let's change to another one. Look at this one, it's moon white, your favorite color."

Jiang Xiaoqi stared at the equally shimmering fabric, lost in thought. Why do older people like things that are "buling and sparkling"?

How come this thing is universally appealing across time and cultures? Is it because this kind of bloodline awakens at a certain age?

"Um! Grandma, this one's a bit too dazzling! Let's change into something else~"

"This won't work? Then how about this, this one?"

"The pattern is a bit too complicated, let's change into something else." Jiang Xiaoqi really didn't like the embroidered clothes. This dress must have weighed five pounds before, right?

"This one will do. If this doesn't work, then we're out of options. We only have two months, and preparing these four outfits is already our limit!"

Old Madam Jiang handed a robe that she was least satisfied with to Jiang Xiaoqi.

Hmm? This looks...not bad!

There was no dazzling gold or silver glitter, no heavy embroidery, and no exaggerated or complicated designs.

It looks light and airy, but it's not the thin kind of fabric. It has a strong drape and doesn't wrinkle easily.

"Grandma, this is it!"

"Huh? You really choose this one? This one's just there to make up the numbers!"

"Yes, this is the one, it's the best!"

Madam Jiang was somewhat helpless and had someone carefully put away the other three pieces of clothing.

After all, those three pieces of clothing were quite expensive; I can wear them another time if I have the chance.

"This one is a bit ordinary, but it's true that it doesn't wrinkle easily. It has some subtle chrysanthemum patterns, so it would be appropriate for a chrysanthemum appreciation banquet."

After compromising, Madam Jiang began to look for the advantages of the dress in her hand, trying to further convince herself not to dwell on the regret of the three better dresses.

"Indeed, Grandmother has excellent taste!"

Huh! Very good? If it was so good, why were three of your proposals rejected?

Haha, as long as my grandson is happy~

Outside the Ouyang residence, carriages flowed like water, gradually transforming from chaos into order.

It has to be said that the servants of the Ouyang family are very capable. Before even entering the house, Jiang Xiaoqi could feel the difference between a noble family and an ordinary official's family.

Jiang Xiaoqi, who had just attended a small banquet at the Liu family's residence last month, felt that she had seen the world again.

The Ouyang family's heritage is even greater than that of the Liu family; the difference can be felt even from the gate.

The people greeting guests at the entrance were not the master of the Ouyang family, but the head steward and the second steward of the Ouyang mansion, with a row of handsome and respectable servants standing behind them.

Each time a guest arrives, a waiter will stand at the front to guide them. After that waiter leaves, the second waiter will step forward to take his place.

This arrangement is reasonable and the training is well-organized. It is definitely not something that was trained temporarily. Many things are habits that are ingrained in one's bones.

The steward's arrangements and the servants' effective execution can be considered a management model for medium to large-sized enterprises in ancient times.

Jiang Xiaoqi followed the servant into the mansion, while Old Madam Jiang was led by another maid.

The male and female guests went to different destinations, and the scenery along the way was also different.

The pavilions, terraces, towers, flowers, trees, and shrubs are all arranged with exquisite skill, showcasing the style of a distinguished family.

Upon arriving at the main venue for the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet, many guests had already gathered, some in the viewing pavilion, some in the waterside pavilion, and some even boating on the lake, already enjoying a few drinks.

Jiang Xiaoqi looked around, trying to find a quiet corner to stay in, since she wouldn't run into anyone she knew anyway.

The guests invited by the Ouyang family were not necessarily officials.

However, this is even stranger. Why would they send an invitation to their own family?

Madam Jiang was led to the women's quarters by a very young maid, where the ladies and young women had already begun drinking tea and eating snacks, and some were even playing chess.

"Am I late?" Old Madam Jiang wondered to herself. The maidservant beside her seemed to sense Old Madam Jiang's thoughts and could only smile and explain.

"Madam, please don't misunderstand. You are not late. These ladies and young ladies are all from the Ouyang family, so they are considered part of the main family. Naturally, they should arrive earlier than the guests. You are not late; in fact, you arrived quite early."

After the maidservant who had led the way explained, Madam Jiang finally felt relieved. She looked around and realized she didn't recognize anyone.

That's perfectly normal; it would be strange if we knew each other.

The maidservant thoughtfully settled the person in a stone table and benches, and then another maidservant served tea and snacks, providing excellent service.

With the mindset of "since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it," Madam Jiang sat down and drank tea without any hesitation.

However, what she didn't know was that someone from the Ouyang family had been keeping an eye on her for a long time.

"Miss, everything has been arranged with Madam Jiang. Tao Yao personally led the way, and the best tea and snacks were served."

Ouyang Yan nodded and put away all the various hair ornaments and jewelry that had been laid out in a row.

"What's wrong, Miss? Don't you like anything? Wouldn't that jade headdress go well with your flowing cloud brocade dress?"

Yunfei, the maidservant, was puzzled. What was wrong with her young mistress today? She was getting all worked up about dressing up, which was unusual for her.

Compared to other young ladies of equal status from prominent families, her daughter didn't care much about her clothes and appearance; her favorite saying was, "Just dress comfortably and freely."

Why does he look so anxious and uneasy, like he's about to meet his sweetheart?

No way? No way? Her young lady really has someone she likes!