The days that followed.

Jiang Xue remained quiet as if she never existed, spending her days practicing music, chess, calligraphy, and painting at home, and politely declining poetry gatherings and literary events under the pretext of illness.

The Kim family went to great lengths to collect dowry items.

Jiang Jiaojiao not only enjoyed being fed by A Yuan every day, but also took Xiao Shier to Qingfeng Pavilion to see handsome men. In just a few days, they became good friends. Later... she also got along with a silly young master, the Thirteenth Prince.

Rumors start circulating from time to time.

However, thanks to the protection of the Twelfth Miss and the Thirteenth Young Master, a wave of voices actually emerged in support of Jiang Jiaojiao.

What a genuine personality and forthrightness!

Compared to the previous stupid, absurd, and shameless description, how much better does it sound now?

But this carefree life didn't last long.

The day for making the order has arrived.

Jiang Jiaojiao tilted her head and calculated that it was three months earlier than the date she had set in her previous life. Could it be because she had given up and done nothing, instead of making a scene or threatening suicide?

Early in the morning.

Accompanied by the fifth prince, the seventh prince arrived with cartloads of betrothal gifts.

Jiang Jingtian was in the military camp, so Jiang Qingyun hurriedly had Jiang Liu brought back and also dragged Jiang Lingtian out of the courtyard to keep him company.

Looking at the betrothal gifts piled up in the hall, Mrs. Jin couldn't stop smiling.

In the garden.

After the renovation, hot spring water was introduced, and although it was still January, the place was already full of flowers and birdsong.

Jiang Jiaojiao ate pastries while admiring the flowers.

“Ah Yuan, I think this place is missing a swing.”

A-Yuan nodded immediately, "Yes, I'll have someone make one right away!"

As long as the young lady doesn't go out and cause trouble, anything is fine. Let alone a swing, even if the young lady turns the garden upside down again, the madam will immediately hand her a hoe.

"Sister is so relaxed!"

Jiang Xue walked over and said, "Congratulations, little sister!"

"The Seventh Prince is exceptionally handsome; he and my sister will surely live a harmonious and loving life together in the future."

Jiang Jiaojiao stood in the pond scattering fish food and gave her a cold look.

Jiang Xue felt a chill run down her spine.

Whenever Jiang Jiaojiao looked at her with that kind of gaze, she felt a chill run down her spine, as if she had been seen through.

Glancing at the figure coming into the garden out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly reached out and tugged at Jiang Jiaojiao's sleeve, "Sister—you've misunderstood me!"

Jiang Jiaojiao instinctively pushed Jiang Xue's hand away.

Jiang Xue stumbled to the side and fell into the lake. At the same time as the splash, Shu'er screamed, "Miss—!"

Shu'er knelt down with a thud, "Young Miss, spare me! My young lady can't swim! Please, please spare her!"

Jiang Jiaojiao was speechless.

I just remembered.

At this time in my past life, Jiang Xue was showing off in front of me, and I accidentally pushed her into the lake. I never expected that now that I no longer had that thought, Jiang Xue would jump in on her own.

Let her think about it again... What else happened?

Oh, right!

Fifth Prince—

Just as Jiang Jiaojiao remembered, a man suddenly rushed out from behind her and jumped into the lake to save her.

Jiang Jiaojiao was startled. In her attempt to dodge, she slipped and fell into the lake!

It happened in the blink of an eye!

Jiang Jiaojiao frantically grabbed the nearest hand, and before she could even see the person's face clearly, she pulled the hand and the person down together!

"Thump—thump—"

The water splashed up and filled the entire pool!

A familiar scream rang in my ears, "Your Highness—"

Jiang Jiaojiao splashed around in the lake for a few moments before floating to the surface. Looking up, she saw Dao Qing jump in without hesitation. Jiang Jiaojiao was stunned. Could it be…?

"Your Highness—glug—glug—"

Jiang Jiaojiao watched helplessly as the guard thrashed about for a couple of seconds before choking on the water.

I was stunned.

Can't this thing swim?

Why did he jump down?

Could it be?

It’s over——

Jiang Jiaojiao held her breath and suddenly dived down. Sure enough... she saw the Seventh Prince gradually sinking to the bottom of the water. She quickly dived over, grabbed his arm and floated up. She saw that the Seventh Prince's lips were slightly open and he was about to choke on the water.

In a moment of desperation.

I immediately applied it and started breathing on him with my mouth!

The Seventh Prince kept his eyes closed, but when Jiang Jiaojiao was breathing on him, he pressed his lips tightly against hers, pried them open, and sucked hard.

Jiang Jiaojiao was struck as if by lightning, forgetting to breathe and struggle, until her chest ached and she suddenly came to her senses, pushed away that stunningly handsome face, grabbed her arms, and struggled to float upwards!

The people by the pool were terrified and jumped in like dumplings being dropped into a pot!

Jiang Qingyun was so frightened on the shore that her face turned pale.

until--

The Fifth Prince, holding Jiang Xue, and Jiang Jiaojiao, holding the Seventh Prince, emerged from the water.

The scene was rather strange, especially Jiang Jiaojiao's expression, which was rather odd. Despite the icy lake water, her face and lips were bright red.

Even the Seventh Prince's lips... had a strange crimson hue.

Everyone was terrified at this point and didn't care about anything else. Jiang Hou shouted from the shore, "Quickly get blankets, call the doctor, and prepare a fire!"

Immediately, an old woman and a servant who knew how to swim took Jiang Xue and the Seventh Prince away. By the time Dao Qing was pulled out of the water, the Seventh Prince had already been taken to a side room in the main courtyard.

The doctors also came.

Jiang Qingyun was so frightened that she ran around the room like a headless fly.

The Fifth Prince immediately sent someone to fetch the imperial physician.

Jiang Liu stood next to the Fifth Prince and said angrily, "My eldest sister has gone too far! If anything happens to my second sister, I won't let her get away with it! And—and the Seventh Prince, is she trying to kill our whole family?!"

Jiang Lingtian's eyes were deep and filled with anger. Had she relapsed into her old ways?

The Fifth Prince changed into clean clothes, drank ginger soup without saying a word, and only slowly said after finishing the bowl of ginger soup, "The young lady in the manor also fell into the water today. Has a doctor been sent to see her?"

Jiang Liu quickly pressed forward, "Thanks to Your Highness for saving my second sister today, you are my second sister's savior! If it weren't for Your Highness, my second sister would have been killed... My eldest sister bullied me to death, Your Highness must stand up for my second sister!"

Jiang Liu almost blurted out the words "fatso," as he earnestly pleaded for his second sister's innocence.

A man who saves a woman from death should repay her with his life; a hero saves a beauty, and a man cherishes the weak.

The Fifth Prince was born to Consort De in the palace. He was dignified and steady in his conduct, and was exceptionally talented. He had considerable prestige in the court and was a strong contender for the position of Crown Prince.

Although he favored the second prince, the fact that the second prince had a shrewish wife was common knowledge throughout the city.

"It was just a small favor."

The Fifth Prince's expression darkened slightly. The whole city knew that Miss Jiang was stupid and ignorant, stealing the credit for Miss Jiang's rescue and causing trouble at every turn.

He saw it with his own eyes today, which proves the rumors are true. Miss Jiang is both beautiful and talented. It's a pity.

The story of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress is quite a tale.

His household still lacks a capable concubine.

After careful consideration, the Fifth Prince slowly spoke, "I don't know if the Second Miss is engaged. I am in a hurry to save her, but I'm afraid it will damage her reputation. If the Second Miss is not engaged, the position of my concubine will remain vacant..."

It took Jiang Qingyun a while to find his voice, "My daughter is not engaged."

The Fifth Prince nodded, composed and dignified, "I will ask my father for permission."

Jiang Liu couldn't sit still any longer, "I'm going to see my sister!"

They rushed to Lanyuan to report the good news: their plan had succeeded!

Jiang Lingtian remained silent, but his gaze toward the Fifth Prince held a more intriguing quality.