Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

At the same time, inside the Duke of Anguo's mansion, the trusted nanny was reporting the information she had gathered to her mistress.

"Madam, we've found out. Tang Wan, the second young lady of the Tang family, is calm and composed. Although she is still young, she is quite methodical in handling affairs. It is said that when we were in the northern desert, the Tang family was managed by the second young lady, and it's possible that she managed not only the inner quarters but also all external affairs. I've heard that she often dresses as a man. As for her treatment of the young prince, it is only known that she obtained the remedy by chance, and the details have not been widely circulated. The Tang family has not made a fuss about it either. After returning to the capital, she usually stays at home or helps her mother manage the household, and she has a very harmonious relationship with her family."

Madam Feng listened quietly, somewhat surprised that Tang Wan often dressed as a man. After a long while, she said, "Oh? Have you heard that she has any other connection with the Prince of Zhan's mansion?"

The old woman shook her head: "There's nothing on the surface."

"Hmm," Madam Feng responded, and asked no further questions. She already knew the answer.

Although it wasn't out in the open, there were probably some stories about it back in the northern desert.

There's no need to delve into those details; it's enough to know about Miss Tang's personality and character.

After all, this marriage was approved even by the Emperor, and he only wanted to learn a little about it.

Lady Anguo slowly rose and said to the nanny, "The day after tomorrow, send an invitation to the Tang family, saying that I have acquired several beautiful orchids and would like to invite Madam Tang and her two young ladies to come and enjoy them."

She paused for a moment, then added, "Tomorrow, go to the storeroom and pick out a few suitable gifts. They don't need to be too expensive, but they should be elegant and thoughtful."

The old woman immediately understood: "Yes, Madam. This old servant will go and prepare it right away."

Ms. Feng nodded and said nothing more.

In fiber bonding, the first step of contact is crucial.

It needed to appear natural and unobtrusive, while also ensuring the Tang family understood its meaning. A gathering of young ladies to admire flowers was the perfect starting point.

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In the past few days, the threshold of the Tang residence has been almost worn down by visitors.

Invitations, invitations to curry favor, requests to test the waters, and even those simply wanting to become acquainted with the Tang family—all sorts of invitations and gift boxes poured into the Tang residence.

The front yard was handled by Tang Bojun and the steward, while the responsibility for the back courtyard fell on Madam Tang and her two daughters.

This was precisely a missing piece in Tang Wan's previous experience—in the northern desert, interpersonal relationships were relatively simple, and managing a household was mainly about making a living. She had never experienced such intensive and complex "reciprocal exchanges" before, where she had to figure out how to ensure that her family could live a stable life.

It is important to know that behind every gift, there may be differences in official rank, personal relationships, and even factional stances.

Madam Wang treated this as an important task, personally leading Tang Wan and Tang Jing in a small study specially set aside next to the flower hall to handle these matters, while instructing her two daughters.

The two sisters did indeed study diligently under Wang's guidance.

By going through these posts one by one, Tang Wan learned very quickly and mastered the network of relationships within the Tang family.

Tang Jing learned quickly as well; she was meticulous, efficient, and worked well with Tang Wan.

That afternoon, after finishing processing a batch of urgent return gifts and instructing someone to send them out, her personal maid, Hongyu, came in carrying an invitation: "Madam, the Duke of Anguo's mansion has sent congratulatory gifts and an invitation."

"The Duke of Anguo's mansion?" Madam Wang was slightly taken aback, feeling somewhat surprised.

Madam Wang glanced at the congratulatory gift; it was quite standard. Although the Tang family and the Duke of Anguo's mansion had no prior dealings, it was still appropriate for them to send a congratulatory gift. Then, Madam Wang took the invitation and unfolded it to examine it closely.

The post was polite yet friendly, clearly inviting Madam Tang and her two daughters to visit her home to enjoy flowers and tea. It also noted at the end that "we have long admired Madam's virtue and the daughters' intelligence and wisdom, and look forward to meeting them."

Madam Wang closed the invitation, her brows furrowing slightly. She turned to Tang Wan and Tang Jing, who were organizing the return gift record book, and said, "This is strange. We have never had any dealings with the Duke of Anguo's mansion, and Madam Feng is even more reclusive, rarely showing her face at banquets. Why would she suddenly send an invitation to us to admire the flowers?"

The gift was one thing, but the invitation to admire the flowers was another. What was the real meaning behind this?
Tang Wan guessed that the Duchess of Anguo had no prior dealings with the Tang family and was afraid that it would be inappropriate to visit them rashly, so she invited her family to admire the flowers.

However, Tang Wan did not want to speak directly. She shook her head and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Perhaps... it's because Father has been reinstated, and the Duchess of Anguo is following custom to offer her congratulations?"

Madam Wang knew that wasn't the reason. To others, her husband's reinstatement and the Emperor's favor in promoting new crops meant his future was bright. But for the Duke of Anguo's mansion and the Tang family, this matter wouldn't attract much attention. Even if they did notice, sending a congratulatory gift would be a big deal; they wouldn't bother to invite him to come and offer congratulations.

But Madam Wang didn't say anything to her two daughters, and nodded slightly, saying noncommittally, "Maybe!"

Tang Jing took the invitation and looked at it again and again, then asked in confusion, "We sisters have just returned to the capital. What could possibly be so well-known to the Duchess of Anguo? Could it be because the news of my sister saving the young prince has spread?"

My sister only saved someone a few days ago, how could she have heard about it so long ago? Could it just be a polite remark?

After a moment of contemplation, Madam Wang slowly said, "Perhaps there is some connection."

However, it would be rather abrupt to directly invite them because of this matter. Wang couldn't figure out the reason behind it and could only deal with it as it came.

Suppressing her doubts, Madam Wang said, "Well, since the invitation has arrived, and it's out of respect for the Duchess of Anguo, we must go no matter what. Besides, flower viewing is an elegant activity for young ladies, so it's fine. Just be extra careful about etiquette at the time, and talk less and observe more."

"Yes!" Tang Jing and Tang Wan replied in unison.

Lady Wang personally arranged return gifts for the Lady of Anguo and wrote a reply letter by hand.

Tang Wan and Tang Jing watched as Madam Wang arranged the return gifts, while pondering Madam Wang's intentions.

After dealing with matters concerning the Duke of Anguo's residence, they continued to handle return gifts from other residences.

Tang Jing was responsible for recording and verifying, while Tang Wan considered the return gifts. The two sisters would discuss it from time to time, and finally their mother, Wang, would make the final decision.

As the sun began to set outside the window, after checking another batch of return gift lists, Madam Wang looked at her two daughters' slightly tired but still earnest faces and said gently, "That's enough for today. You must be tired, go back and rest. There might be other invitations tomorrow."

Tang Wan and her sister got up and agreed.

Seeing her two daughters' eager expressions, Madam Wang smiled and said, "You two can have dinner in your own courtyard tonight, so you don't have to run around and get tired."

Tang Wan and Tang Jing exchanged a glance and happily said in unison, "Thank you, Mother!"

Wang waved her hand, telling them to hurry back.

Tang Jing and Tang Wan didn't linger; they bowed and turned to leave.

They were indeed feeling quite tired and just wanted to go back and rest as soon as possible. (End of Chapter)