Married To The Male Lead's Father (Translation)

CHAPTER 95

The Jade Grove Banquet was held in the Imperial Garden of the palace. By the time Jiang Ningbao and the Duke arrived, the garden was already bustling with activity. Many ministers and their families had arrived, and the palace maids and eunuchs were busy moving about.

The Duke of Ding carried a sinister aura and had a fixed position far from the other ministers. As soon as he appeared, all the ministers present fell silent and watched him walk to his designated spot.

Xie Jingyi, the Commander of the Imperial Guards, was not in attendance.

Jiang Ningbao was seated among the ladies. Around her were the wives of nobles and esteemed young ladies, with the royal family's female relatives seated further up.

Among the noble ladies, Jiang Ningbao stood out with her exquisite features and captivating beauty. Her eyes sparkled, and her charm was even greater after giving birth to the twins.

Her every smile and frown touched hearts, making the other esteemed young ladies around her seem overshadowed.

Even though the young ladies around her had graceful demeanors, their smiles stiffened a bit, showing traces of envy as they wished they could distance themselves from Jiang Ningbao.

The noble ladies greeted Jiang Ningbao warmly and enthusiastically, subtly inquiring about her elder brother Jiang Jin's preferences. A particularly straightforward noble lady, likely from a military background, asked directly.

"Duchess, may I ask what kind of girl the new top scholar prefers? My daughter is fifteen, beautiful, well-educated, and has a straightforward and generous personality."

As she spoke, the noble lady pulled on her blushing daughter's arm.

In truth, the girl's appearance was merely delicate, and without makeup, she would seem quite average among the many beautiful young ladies present.

Jiang Ningbao's smile was gentle and pleasant.

"Madam Qin, my elder brother makes his own decisions about marriage. I will not interfere. As long as it is a girl my elder brother likes, I will like her too."

Jiang Ningbao clearly stated her stance. Her elder brother was a prized catch now, with the Duke of Ding as his brother-in-law. It was certain that in the future, many of these ladies would come to promote their daughters.

Recalling her past efforts to matchmake Fu Wanning as a sister-in-law, Jiang Ningbao now felt she had been too presumptuous. She would no longer involve herself in her brother's marriage.

She believed her brother would surely find a good wife.

The noble ladies present were quietly disappointed. Although the Duchess of Ding appeared young, she was capable of handling things well.

Suddenly, there was a commotion at the front. Jiang Ningbao looked up to see that it was Prince Qin arriving with Concubine Yang. Princess Qin was pregnant and should be resting at home.

Next, Prince Jin and Princess Jin arrived as well.

The two powerful princes faced each other, and the atmosphere grew tense, filled with a heavy sense of hostility.

Yang Shuqing, dressed in a dark red gown with intricate cloud embroidery, appeared particularly glamorous. Her fair skin and cold, stunning features were striking.

She cast a cold glance at the dignified Princess Jin, with a fleeting glint of hatred and killing intent in her eyes.

Jiang Ningbao smiled faintly. Prince Qin's inability to ascend to that position meant Yang Shuqing might not have a chance to seek revenge on Princess Jin, especially today at the Jade Grove Banquet, where they would see the healthy, unmasked Emperor Qian Yuan and the two pregnant imperial consorts.