Chapter 194 Second Update
The sudden invitation sent out by the Zong Sheng Aristocratic Family left the ladies of the other noble families quite astonished, but upon thinking about the underlying implications in the words of Zong Sheng’s Eldest Madam, they gradually ceased to be surprised.
Therefore, once they understood the crux of the matter, there were few among the noble ladies who were not tempted.
Especially since, aside from the Crown Prince, there was indeed nothing more alluring in the Imperial Palace. On the contrary, the Zong Sheng Aristocratic Family was different, and Eldest Madam Zong Sheng was capable of bearing children, having given birth to such an excellent Princely Heir, and the family also had the backing of Qiandao Temple.
Perhaps to the commoners of Nanzheng State, Qiandao Temple was just a place to pray and make wishes on ordinary days. However, over the years, Qiandao Temple’s influence had gradually infiltrated all sectors of the nation, related to Emperor Jingzhi’s extensive construction of temples in Nanzheng State, his reverence for Qiandao, as well as Qiandao Temple’s wide acceptance of disciples in recent years, including officials, merchants, and commoners who all take pride in being affiliated with it. Slowly but surely, Qiandao Temple has subtly influenced everyone.
The major aristocratic families saw even more clearly that nowadays, Qiandao Temple had countless followers. The heir of the Zong Sheng Aristocratic Family was even more fortunate to be favored by Master Huo Yi, who took him as his close disciple.
Thus, compared to the Imperial Palace, the Princely Heir was the better choice.
Eldest Lady Zou of the Shiping Aristocratic Family, the only lady who did not bear her husband’s surname, also stood out among the other ladies. Eldest Lady Zou’s father, a remarkably brave and skilled warrior, General Zou, died on the battlefield, leaving behind only his legitimate eldest daughter. Emperor Jingzhi, in remembrance of General Zou’s sacrifice for the country, specifically issued an edict.
Lady Zou threw down the invitation in her hand and smiled.
"This Eldest Madam Zong seems a bit too anxious," she said. With the Crown Prince’s marriage not yet settled, the Zong Sheng Aristocratic Family is already eager to secure prospects for their precious son, as if they fear the ladies from prominent families will all be taken.