Before Anning even entered the palace, Marquis Zhongyong's Mansion was already bustling with activity.
Mrs. Song, for reasons unknown, brought her niece from her maternal family to the mansion.
Mrs. Song's niece, named Song Jingman, lost her father before she was born, and her mother passed away soon after giving birth to her; she was raised by her uncle and aunt, and although her life was harsh, the child was lively and lovely.
Apart from Song Jingman, Ms. Zhang's sister, Mrs. Xiao Zhang, also brought her children to the Capital.
Due to Ms. Zhang's elder brother being transferred to serve as a governor, the whole family went to take up the post, hence, Mrs. Xiao Zhang arranged to temporarily reside at Marquis Zhongyong's Mansion.
Mrs. Xiao Zhang was married into the Jiang family, an imperial merchant, and she had a son named Jiang Kun and a daughter named Jiang Baoshu.
