Chapter 145 Taboos in the Wanshou Palace

The carriage drove away, but Jiang Mingyang's mood could not calm down for a long time.

Doesn't he know that Chu Hean is not a good person?

He knows.

Not only he knew it, everyone in the Jiang family knew it.

But even knowing all this, his parents always turned a blind eye to his relationship with Chu Hean. And Jiang Guiyu, who was closest to him at the time, always told him that his eldest sister would marry into the Seventh Prince's Mansion in the future, and Chu Hean would be his brother-in-law. Since they had this relationship, they had to visit each other more often.

She said that maybe Chu Hean could give him and the Jiang family a lot of support and help.

As the spring examination was approaching, he put his studies aside and followed Chu Hean in a life of debauchery, almost injuring himself.

Still no one in the Jiang family tried to persuade him, and even Jiang Guiyu intended to harm him.

Only Jiang Qingyue was willing to tell him these heartfelt words.

Thinking of what he had done to his own sister, Jiang Mingyang wanted to slap himself twice.

When they arrived at the palace gate, Jiang Qingyue saw Lu Tingzhi as soon as she got off the carriage.

He was tall and graceful, standing there, looking at her silently.

Jiang Qingyue turned a blind eye, but Lu Tingzhi walked straight towards him.

"Ayue."

Lu Tingzhi's tone seemed to be holding back something.

"Master Xiao Lu, is there something wrong?"

Lu Tingzhi felt like there was something stuck in his throat. "You don't have to do this."

"Why do you say that, Master Lu? I just got off the carriage and didn't do anything."

Just as he finished speaking, he thought of Jiang Guiyu who was kicked out of the house today.

She raised her eyebrows slightly, "Master Lu, are you here for Jiang Guiyu?"

Lu Tingzhi shook his head.

If I don't explain it now, it won't be clear anymore.

"Ayue, I've already called off the engagement. I've also made it clear to my mother that I won't marry anyone else. After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, I'll go to the Jiang family again and ask your parents for marriage."

"Lu Tingzhi."

Jiang Qingyue's expression turned slightly colder.

"What happened between you and me ended when you left Northern Frontier. Whether it was Jiang Guiyu or some other young lady, there's no possibility for us anymore."

Lu Tingzhi refused to give in and insisted on standing in front of her.

"Qingyue, I know you have grievances in your heart. You can tell me everything. As long as I can satisfy you, I will..."

"Lu Tingzhi, do you think you're such a good person that all the women in the world have to revolve around you?"

When she called out his name, Lu Tingzhi was stunned.

"In Northern Xinjiang, I treated patients to save money for your studies, which was very useful to you. You passed the imperial examination and left Northern Xinjiang, thinking I was useless. That's why you kept silent even though you knew your mother wanted me to break off the engagement and still spoke ill of me."

"You immediately got engaged to Jiang Guiyu because Jiang Shouye was the Minister of Revenue, and Jiang Guiyu was the most popular among the noble ladies in Yanjing, which would be helpful to your career."

"But now Jiang Guiyu's scandal has been exposed, making her disliked by the Jiang family and no longer useful to you, so you broke off the engagement. But I have made great contributions, and you think I am useful to you, so you dare to say these words?"

Lu Tingzhi blushed at Jiang Qingyue's words, but he still tried to argue.

"Ayue, it's not what you think."

"So what's going on? Sir Lu, could you please tell me about it?"

Lu Tingzhi felt like there was something stuck in his throat.

After holding it in for a long time, he finally managed to utter a few words: "Qingyue, why are you so aggressive?"

Jiang Qingyue smiled bitterly.

"Then wouldn't it be torture for you to live your whole life with an aggressive woman like me?"

Lu Tingzhi was speechless, and finally revealed a hint of bitterness.

"Ayue..."

Jiang Qingyue ignored him and went straight into the palace.

From that day on, Jiang Qingyue stayed in Wanshou Palace every day, and Concubine Wan would call her to her side every day to take her pulse and examine her.

She knew that many eyes were watching her in the Wanshou Palace, so she did everything very appropriately so that no one could find any fault with her.

With Xie Lingyun's people secretly arranging things, and the money given by Jiang Mingyang, no one here would make things difficult for her.

Because she had some abilities and was favored by Concubine Wan, these palace maids were polite to her. Gradually, Jiang Qingyue became familiar with these young palace maids and did find out some things.

But all he found out were some of Concubine Wan's preferences and the ridiculous things that the Seventh Prince had done in the Wanshou Palace.

But when asked about the female doctor who came to Wanshou Palace three years ago, everyone remained silent.

Jiang Qingyue was shocked: Senior Sister’s affairs have become a taboo in Wanshou Palace.

Since she couldn't get anything out of him, Jiang Qingyue knew when to stop, so she put her mind to it and focused on taking care of Concubine Wan's body.

And the things she had inquired about before seemed to be just out of curiosity, so even if someone reported these to Concubine Wan, it would not arouse any suspicion.

The Imperial Concubine is so noble. She is usually well-fed with all kinds of good things. She has a precious body but is also healthy.

However, Jiang Qingyue understood that the women in the harem could not retain their youth, but they hoped to maintain their beautiful appearance forever.

And this is exactly the reason why Concubine Wan kept Jiang Qingyue in the harem.

Chu Hean is already this old, and Concubine Wan's face looks like she is only about thirty years old.

But even so, there were some fine lines at the corners of her eyes, and her skin was not as good as that of other young concubines.

This is what Concubine Wan cares about most in recent years.

"My lady, can you take a look?"

Jiang Qingyue had just injected a beauty needle into Concubine Wan's face. As soon as she removed the needle, the nanny beside Concubine Wan immediately handed her a mirror.

Now, Concubine Wan, with her fingers stained with exquisite nail polish, held up the palm-sized bronze mirror, looked at herself in the mirror, and smiled with satisfaction.

The fine lines at the corners of her eyes disappeared completely.

This face is so tender that it looks like when she first entered the palace, you can even pinch water out of it.

"I knew you were very capable, Qingyue."

Jiang Qingyue lowered her head, humble and respectful, and Concubine Wan was very satisfied.

Putting down the bronze mirror, Concubine Wan asked, "Qingyue, you have helped me a lot. I promise you a reward. Tell me, what do you want?"

Jiang Qingyue knelt down to thank her, "Your servant, I want to go home to see my elder sister."

Concubine Wan nodded. "You have been in the palace for half a month. It is indeed time for you to go back and have a look. I will allow you one day. You can come back tomorrow."

Jiang Qingyue thanked Concubine Wan and then left Wanshou Palace.

But as soon as she left, she was invited to the palace of another concubine.

Jiang Qingyue did not refuse. Instead, she curled the corners of her lips and followed the little palace maid away.

During the past half month, Jiang Qingyue had been confined in the Wanshou Palace. Concubine Wan did not allow her to go out, but her reputation was still spread with the help of Xie Lingyun's people.

Now the rumor in the harem is that Concubine Wan has regained her youth overnight and become a 28-year-old girl, and all this is thanks to Jiang Qingyue.

In this way, Jiang Qingyue became the person these ladies were vying to make friends with.

Since the people in Wanshou Palace were unwilling to mention this taboo about her senior sister, she went to ask someone else.

Half an hour later, Jiang Qingyue finally left the palace.

And she did find out about her senior sister in Fu'an Palace.