r they go back, they'll probably hear from Gou Reng that we're just refugees and won't want to waste their effort. They might send a message asking us to deliver something. If we have it, they might k...Shuilin and Shuicun learned martial arts from a young age and were not afraid of the cold, so they refused to wear cloaks.

But He Maama still urged them to wear a short fur collar made of snow rabbit skin, so that the wind wouldn't blow in from their necks.

Shui Ling wore a purple robe and skirt, holding a purple jade hand furnace with a double qilin guardian spirit orchid inside.

Water clouds are dressed in azure, holding a tube painted with butterflies and an apricot-colored embroidered cat.

The Lord, Mr. Wen, Li La Er, and Li Lao Si were all dressed and standing in the courtyard chatting idly, waiting for good news.

The Lord was still in his usual ink-colored bear fur coat, with a golden crown holding back his hair. He looked noble and distinguished.

Mr. Wen wore a sky-blue satin cloak, lined with down for warmth and lightness.

Li Lao Er was wearing a stone-green silver-patterned cloak, his hair tied back with a jade hairpin, looking very composed.

Li Laosi impatiently put on his cloak, only changing into a long robe of dark gray rock patterns. He wore light down pants and a vest underneath, so he wasn't afraid of the cold.

And, he had a broad black belt with embroidered gold thread around his waist, which made him look even more imposing with his wide shoulders and back, slender waist, long legs, and majestic bearing.

Several maids and young attendants were helping out in the kitchen, stealing glances towards the courtyard from time to time. They couldn't help but be excited…

The courtyard was not large, yet it gathered a marquis, a lord, a censor, and a general.

If someone were to see this, I wonder what look of envy and jealousy would be on their faces!

At this time, the gate of the backyard was pushed open.

Jia Yin brought Shui Ling and Shui Yun out.

Unlike her usual vivacious self, she appeared elegant and poised, a proper lady of nobility, leaving everyone speechless.

The little maid in the kitchen covered her heart...

Just now I made a mistake, there's one more princess!

I ask you, in this vast world, with so many new cities and powerful noble families, who can compare to one's own master

The little maidservant was proud and excited, scrubbing the bowl with such vigor it almost took flight!

In the courtyard, everyone was smiling and looking at Jiayin.

Mr. Wen exclaimed, "Thinking back to the past, the county princess would sit politely on the doorstep eating snacks, as if it were just yesterday. In the blink of an eye, she has grown into a young lady."

"Yes, my niece Funiang has really grown taller these past two years!" Li La'er was also pleased and tugged at his niece's cloak.

The marquis remained silent, only lightly pinching the thickness of his cloak and nodding in satisfaction.

Li Laosi was afraid that his daughter would be bullied in the palace. Although he came to the banquet this time, he still couldn't rest assured.

After all, today's women have no close ties with the Li family. There is no one they can entrust to take care of Jia Yin.

Lady Liu's imperial decree rank was insufficient, and Madam Jia Er and Madam Xing didn't even have an imperial decree.

She certainly qualifies to be the head of the household, but as a widow she never appears in public on such occasions.

Unable to do anything more, he could only tell his daughter, “Fu Niuer ah, if someone bullies you, just shout out loud, and your father will immediately come and protect you!”

"Alright, Father." Jiayin stepped forward and hugged her father's arm, unable to help but smile.

Father's expression was like that of fathers in past lives who knew their daughter was going on her first blind date: nervous and helpless...

The carriage was ready, and everyone laughed as they set out. Mr. Wen and Li Lao Er and Li Lao Si rode together in one carriage.

The Lord brought good tidings, and Shui Ling and Shui Yun sat in the same carriage with him.

A brazier was burning beneath the carriage, and the seat was cushioned with a crimson satin mat. Everything was arranged with meticulous care.

Jia Yin unfurled her cloak and peeled an orange, eating it without a hint of nervousness.

The lord was pleased and happy, but still gave him several admonitions.

"When there are many people around today, it's best to just stay silent if you can. That way, even if someone wants to cause trouble, they won't do it at this time. "

"When you encounter situations that cannot be handled, just drag them along. When you get home, we will naturally come up with a way to deal with them."

Also, at the palace feast, you can pick up dishes and pretend to eat, but don't actually put anything in your mouth. Be careful, someone might have tampered with the food...

Jia Yin nodded repeatedly, replying, "Father, please rest assured. I've learned from Grandpa Zhang for so many years, how could I not know how to defend myself"

Having said that, she curiously asked again, "Foster father, do you and my second uncle have any defensive measures"

The lord nodded and extended his left hand, on his middle finger was a simple silver ring.

A hawk was carved onto the noodle bowl's rim, its wings slightly spread.

Just gently squeeze, and a silver needle will pop out from the bottom of the ring.

If you don't look closely, you definitely won't find it. But when it passes through the food and drinks, it can change color through a silver needle, easily distinguishing whether it is safe or not.

Jia Yin guessed that the ring came from Zheng's Estate, and felt more at ease.

The Zheng Family Estate has definitely helped out a lot these past two years.

From the cream-whipping contraption suspended amongst the clouds to the arm crossbow for defense, and even when she whimsically desired a pulley-driven watering system for her warm room, all her wishes were granted.

To be frank, there's nothing Zhengjiazhuang couldn't do if they set their minds to it.

Sometimes, she even wanted to let Zhengjiazhuang experience the power of artillery.

With hot weapons, the Northern Expeditionary Army could definitely wipe out all the barbarians and suffer far fewer casualties.

But taking this world straight from the Cold Weapons era to the R-Weapons era isn't a small matter.

At the very least, she was a young woman who couldn't quite figure it out yet.

This change, is it more beneficial than harmful to the world, or more harmful than beneficial

Moreover, even if she wanted to change, she lacked an opportunity...

Lost in thought, Jia Yin didn't realize the carriage had reached the palace gates until she came back to herself.

Everyone alighted from their carriages and waited to be inspected before entering.

Needless to say, the stunning lineup was a sight to behold, not just for the maidservants in Li's courtyard.

The rest of the court officials and noblewomen couldn't help but steal glances at her.

Jia Yin was also curious, holding a hand warmer and looking at the commotion.

She didn't feel cold at all, but the Marquis couldn't bear to see it.

The Lord greeted Li Lao Er and the others, then took out his golden badge, protecting Jiayin as they entered the palace early.

Seeing this scene, the noble lords were surprised and helpless.

That's a gold medal!

A golden warrant that allows opening the city gates at night within your territory and mobilizing three thousand troops outside!

Now that the marquis has brought it out, it turns out he's only afraid his daughter will get cold from standing for too long.

This is simply...

Could it be that the Marquis's military achievements are so outstanding that he has gone mad with arrogance

Of course, some wives also noticed this.

They didn't care about anything else, only their intense envy.

How could a man like Xin Ting Hou, so noble and handsome, not be married!

If she doesn't get married, it's fine, but to actually treat a country bumpkin girl like this, pampering and protecting her so much!

This peasant girl, what kind of ability does she have!

Inside a carriage, two young girls dressed in fine clothes huddled together, both with frowns on their faces.

"Is this Funing County Princess some kind of sorceress How did she manage to make the Marquis dance around her like a puppet!" the young lady in the scarlet cloak spoke first.

Another companion in a lake-blue cloak, also snorted in agreement, "Who knows, I look angry too."

"She's the protective deity of our Tianwu! How could we let her be treated this way"

"In order to enter the palace earlier and show her superiority, she even had the Marquis use a golden seal to clear the way!"

"I heard that the Marquis wanted to marry his wife, but this County Princess Kangle made a fuss and wouldn't let him."

"She is the adopted daughter of the Marquis. If the Marquis doesn't marry and have children, the Marquisate will definitely fall into her hands in the future! How vicious!"

The little girl in the crimson cloak thumped her hands against her hand drum and whispered, "My cousin cried for days after seeing the Marquis's triumphal return home last time..."

"Your cousin..." The girl in the lake-blue cloak listened in surprise, and wanted to ask, but was silenced by the girl in the crimson cloak.

"Don't say it! You'll ruin my cousin's reputation, and Mother will kill me!" The girl in the crimson cloak regretted her words.

The girl in the azure cloak quickly assured him, "Don't worry, we've been friends since childhood. How could I possibly spread it around"

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