Chapter 1170 - 993, Brain Bump
Daohua accepted Madam An’s greeting with ease and composure, appearing completely indifferent, as if she found nothing inappropriate about Madam An bowing to her.
The An Family was not of noble lineage, and Madam An was only riding on the coattails of Imperial Concubine An, having acquired the title of a first-rank appointed Madam. It was only proper etiquette for her to pay respects in front of a Princess Consort of the highest rank.
However, Daohua’s acceptance of the gesture was perceived by Madam An as an outrageous insult.
As the mother of an Imperial Concubine, even the Crown Prince would have to bow when meeting her, yet this low-born Yan Family girl dared to accept her greeting.
An Xin, who was supporting Madam An, noticed her grandmother’s change in complexion and hurriedly tugged at her sleeve in secret, which brought Madam An back to her senses and prevented an outburst right there and then.
Looking at Daohua, Madam An forced out a stiff smile, with a smile that did not reach her eyes, she said: "It’s been years since we last met, the Princess Consort hasn’t changed a bit since your time in Beijing." Still so undisciplined!
Daohua’s smile was much more genuine: "Madam, you flatter me too much. Xiliang is bitterly cold; after spending years here, I’ve aged quite a bit. Fortunately, I’ve been diligent in self-care; otherwise, I would have turned into a yellow-faced wife by now."
Madam An: "..."
Is that what she thinks she’s been saying?
In Beijing, whether she was engaged to the Prince Wei Yuan or married into the Prince Ping’s Residence, this Yan Family girl was infamous for her disregard for rules.
Truly a product of her humble origin, she cannot even understand plain human speech!