Chapter 28: Quarrel

"Sister, I almost killed him, if it weren't for a young general who suddenly appeared from behind, he was extremely strong and could launch a sneak attack.

That's why I didn't succeed in finishing her off. Give me another chance. Within half a month, when my injuries are healed, I will definitely seek justice for my sister!"

Jiang Qingxi hurriedly explained, trying frantically to make amends.

Jiang Qingning felt a little headache.

She waved her hand tiredly: "Stop talking, eat quickly, I bet you're hungry too."

Jiang Qingxi got permission to take a peek at Jiang Qingning, and didn't forget to smile foolishly.

"Sister, you are still as beautiful as ever, but you have lost a lot of weight. You must take good care of yourself in the future."

"Sister, do you still remember what I like to eat?"

Jiang Qingxi looked at the dishes in front of her with surprise. She walked excitedly to the round table and sat down. She looked at the dishes on the table with joy and turned to look at Jiang Qingning with excitement in her eyes.

"You're mistaken. These all belong to my sister. Only this bowl of porridge is yours."

Jiang Qingning walked slowly to the table and sat down, pushing the porridge in front of him to Jiang Qingxi. He picked up the chopsticks slowly, picked up Jiang Qingxi's favorite dish and put it on the plate without looking at her.

"Ah?! No, sister, can you bear to see me so pitiful?"

Jiang Qingxi immediately put down his chopsticks, walked up to Jiang Qingning, grabbed her sleeve and acted coquettishly.

Jiang Qingning had no choice but to put the shrimp into her bowl.

"Eat quickly. We've specially prepared all the dishes to suit your taste, making them light and delicious."

"I knew my sister was the best!"

Jiang Qingxi immediately picked up the chopsticks and began to eat quickly, "It's delicious, so delicious, it's worthy of my sister's cooking skills."

"Look at you, eat slowly. You can't have fun without restraint before you reach the age of marriage. When you reach the age of marriage, I will definitely teach you the rules of the capital."

Jiang Qingning's words were full of doting, and he raised his hand to tuck her hair behind her ears.

Now that her sister is here, she will protect her and will never let her get hurt again.

Zi Su looked at the warm scene with tears in her eyes, and her heart was deeply touched. She wished she could reflect this scene in her heart.

I glanced at the figure outside.

She walked over quickly, grabbed the man, covered his mouth, dragged him into the dark, and scolded him in a low voice.

"What's the hurry? Can't you see the young lady is having dinner?"

The doorman ran too fast and took a few breaths. He held his waist and said, "Outside the palace, the attendants of the Duke of Qin's mansion came to see the young lady. They said they had something to ask the young lady. I saw them carrying a few boxes, it seems they are here to deliver something."

"Why don't you just leave the things you gave them? No, the lady won't let you take their things. I'll go and chase them away myself."

Zi Su lifted her skirt and trotted towards the mansion gate.

Outside Ning Pavilion.

Qingzhi has been waiting for a long time.

He stood with his arms folded, frowning slightly as he asked, "Your Excellency Ning's speed is quite slow. How could he have run for so long in a courtyard with four entrances?"

The concierge glanced at him sideways and echoed in a sarcastic tone, "Ning Pavilion doesn't need the wealth and power of Duke Qin's Mansion."

"That's true." Qingzhi smiled proudly.

The concierge silently shifted his gaze and rolled his eyes.

This guy is really noisy. Doesn’t Prince Qin find him annoying?

He was not sure how fast the people from Ning Pavilion were moving, but the servants from Duke Qin's Mansion were indeed noisy.

Qingzhi was getting anxious, he stood on tiptoe to look inside, and couldn't help muttering.

"Even if you let me in, what's the big deal with Miss Jiang? They're just some top-grade medicinal herbs. Don't you think Miss Jiang would be interested?"

Until a purple figure appeared in his sight and walked towards him from far away.

"Zi Su, you are here. Where is your young lady?" Qing Zhi asked her.

"My young lady is naturally in bed recuperating, what are you doing here?"

Zi Su's tone was quite bad. Ever since the young lady's analysis, she wanted to turn around and run away whenever she saw the people in Duke Qin's Mansion.

"Of course, I'm here to deliver medicinal herbs to Miss Jiang on the orders of the Crown Prince. Last night, the Crown Prince heard that Miss Jiang wasn't feeling well, so he specifically asked me to prepare a lot of high-quality herbs to help Miss Jiang recover."

Qingzhi turned sideways and revealed two boxes of medicinal herbs. The attendant who followed him opened them, and Zisu saw how precious the herbs inside were.

She made a prompt decision and said, "No, take it back. No reward without merit, that's what the young lady said."

Qing Zhi was dumbfounded: "Why not? These are all top-quality medicinal herbs. Look at this, a hundred-year-old ginseng!"

Zi Su turned her head away, her tone firm: "If you say no, it means no. Are you annoying? My young lady is a girl in the boudoir, and she is being asked to accept your prince's things. If this gets out, will her reputation be ruined?"

Qing Zhi said naturally: "Then why not let your young lady marry our prince? That would be the best of both worlds."

This just fulfilled the prince's wish, so that he wouldn't have to be afraid to even come to visit because of Miss Jiang's refusal.

"What are you dreaming about! My young lady will never marry your young master!"

Shisu's eyes widened in shock.

This person is simply unreasonable!

How could all the good things be taken away by the Duke Qin’s Mansion!

Jiang Qingning watched Jiang Qingxi eat with a smile on his face, and a servant ran in anxiously.

Jiang Qingning glanced sideways: "Is it appropriate to be so flustered?"

"Miss, Sister Zisu and the servants of Duke Qin's Mansion have started arguing outside the door, and now it has attracted countless people to watch. Please give us a decision!" The doorman said anxiously.

"Why are they arguing? What happened?" Jiang Qingning was surprised.

Although Zi Su usually has a bad temper, he is very steady when encountering things and will never fight with others so rashly.

"Prince Qin may have heard that you were unwell, so he sent two boxes of medicinal herbs. Sister Zisu said that one should not accept gifts without merit, and accepting them rashly would damage your reputation.

The person over there said… if it affects you, then let Prince Qin marry you, and everyone will be happy. Sister Zisu then angrily started arguing with that person.”

Jiang Qingning held his forehead with a headache and waved his hands helplessly, saying, "Go tell them I've accepted it. I thank the Duke of Qin for taking care of their neighbors. When I feel better one day, I'll definitely return the favor generously. Run faster!"

The doorman took note of her words and rushed out.

Jiang Qingxi emerged from the shadows, holding a bowl of rice and approaching, jokingly saying, "My dear sister, who is Prince Qin? Why did he eagerly send over herbs just because he heard that my sister was unwell?"

Jiang Qingning looked at her helplessly: "This man is a man of deep thoughts and careful planning. He is also a favorite of the emperor. Everything he does must have a reason. If you meet him in the future, just stay away from him."

"So that's how it is."

Jiang Qingxi nodded, seemingly understanding, with a sweet smile, and quickly agreed: "Don't worry, sister, I will definitely stay away from this person in the future and will never have anything to do with him!"

After a while.

Zi Su walked in front angrily, and four servants carrying boxes followed closely behind her.

"Miss! You don't know how much Qing Zhi went too far just now. His son is already 24 years old and still hasn't married. Who knows if he has any health problems?

He dared to casually accuse the young lady of her innocence. If the young lady hadn't asked me to accept it, I would have thrown him out with his suitcase!"

Jiang Qingning almost spit out a mouthful of tea.