The afterglow of the setting sun faded and the sky darkened.

Jiang Yuzhu was about to leave with a few maids when Liang An came running over breathlessly: "Madam, thank you for the sweet-scented osmanthus cake you gave me. It's sweet but not greasy, and the taste is very authentic."

Then, Liang An handed over a package and said mysteriously, "The master wants to meet you at the Magpie Bridge when the moon is high above the willow trees and you wear a mask."

When Jiang Yuzhu opened the package, several maids exclaimed in unison.

The mask is made of gold foil, as thin as paper, with several hollow carvings in the middle, which shows that it was made with great care.

"Liang An, thank the master for me."

Jiang Yuzhu glanced at the sky and saw that it was still early for the agreed time, so she reserved a private room on the first floor and prepared to go over and say hello to her sisters first.

As soon as I stepped out of the door, I met a man and a horse blocking the door.

The man was wearing a feather mask with long feathers symmetrically inserted on both sides near his ears, which looked quite funny.

Princess Yutan took off her mask and asked, "Yuzhu, is your second brother here?"

During the Chinese Valentine's Day, engaged men and women would meet under the Magpie Bridge to relieve their lovesickness. But Jiang Huaiqing was so different that he challenged her to a martial arts competition.

Princess Yutan first went to Jiang Mansion, but found nothing there, so she went straight to Xie Mansion.

Jiang Yuzhu shook her head and said, "My second brother is not at home? Then why don't you go to the first floor and have a cup of tea."

Princess Yutan dismounted, handed the reins to a servant in the Jiang residence, and got into the carriage with Jiang Yuzhu.

"Yuzhu, don't you see the changes in me?"

In the carriage, Princess Yutan fiddled with her mask unnaturally, stroking the feathers gently.

Jiang Yuzhu pursed her lips and smiled, "I thought the mask was a bit novel, but they don't sell it in the shop."

I guess this design won’t sell.

Soon, Princess Yutan explained to Jiang Yuzhu, "Of course, this was given to me by your second brother."

After saying that, Princess Yutan showed a hint of shyness on her face, and decided to beat Jiang Huaiqing softer later.

Jiang Yuzhu laughed dryly: "What about the two feathers in front?"

It's best to pull it out, otherwise it will look a bit abrupt.

Princess Yutan's expression softened considerably as she stroked the feathers: "Yuzhu, didn't you see? These are red feathers. Your second brother plucked them specially to make a mask for me."

Jiang Huaiqing treats Honghong as a relative, and the fact that he took the initiative to pluck her hair shows that he cares more about the gifts he gives her.

A gift of goose feathers from a thousand miles away is worth more than its value.

Although the two were less than a thousand miles apart, Princess Yutan still felt the affection.

After hearing this, Jiang Yuzhu quietly hid the mask given by Xie Zhao and replaced it with the Koi mask.

By the time we reached the main street of the capital, it was already dark. The lights on both sides of the street were exceptionally bright, and there were crowded crowds of people everywhere.

Since the carriages could not pass, everyone had to go on foot.

"There's a snack street ahead. I heard that all the time-honored brands from hundreds of miles around have been invited to participate in the Hundred Flowers Festival!"

Princess Yutan received the news in advance, so she deliberately skipped dinner.

Suddenly, the crowd became agitated, and several women who were holding hands in front were pushed to the ground. Everyone had never seen such a scene before, and they screamed.

"What the hell are you yelling about? You're a bunch of country bumpkins who haven't seen the world."

A disdainful voice sounded, and a richly dressed young lady walked in the middle, like the moon surrounded by stars. She pouted and glanced at the crowd casually.

The women who were pushed down were all ordinary people, and they dared not speak out.

Wherever the young lady went, her servants would lead the way first, and then she would walk slowly.

Princess Yutan snorted coldly, "I was wondering whose young lady was so grand, it turns out it's her!"

The lady was not wearing a mask. Jiang Yuzhu looked at her carefully but didn't recognize her.

Princess Yutan pulled Jiang Yuzhu aside and whispered, "She is the Empress Dowager's niece, Xuan Yao. She was raised in Jiangnan and came to the capital for the selection."

It was called a talent show, but in the end it was an internal decision.

If nothing unexpected happens, Miss Xuan is a popular candidate for the position of queen.

Xuan Yao had just arrived in Beijing a few days ago and entered the palace to accompany the Queen Mother. Princess Yutan had met Xuan Yao.

"Miss Xuan has been pampered since she was young and has a bad temper. She often beats and scolds servants. With the Empress Dowager's support, she has become even more arrogant after entering the capital."

In short, Xiao She would be in big trouble if he were to get entangled with such a woman.

Jiang Yuzhu glanced at the pomp and circumstance Xuan Yao had created and reaffirmed, "You said Miss Xuan was confident, but how does that compare to Wei Jing?"

In the capital, because of Wei's position as the Prime Minister, there are really few people who dare to directly challenge him.

Princess Yu Tan pondered for a moment and said, "They are both not easy to deal with. Xuan Yao's cruelty is not only shown on the surface."

The Queen Mother had a maidservant who had taught the new Emperor Xiao She about human affairs. As soon as Xuan Yao entered the palace, she found an excuse to bump into her and beat the maid to a pulp.

It can be seen that he is cruel and intolerant.

"Yuzhu, even though we have no conflict of interest with her, it's still better to stay away from her."

Princess Yutan warned solemnly.

Jiang Yuzhu's eyes lit up, and she immediately had an idea. She pushed Princess Yutan and said, "Second sister-in-law, you go to the first floor and wait for Second Brother. I'll go ahead!"

Jiang Yuzhu only took Hong Xiu and Hong Jin with her and chased after Xuan Yao.

The two sides collided under the Magpie Bridge and conflict was inevitable.

Xuan Yao angrily said, "You blind dog, are you blind?"

Even if the person opposite her was dressed decently, Xuan Yao was not afraid at all. She was the niece of the Queen Mother and would sit firmly on the throne of Queen in the future. She was the most noble woman in the world.

"Being blind is better than spewing shit all over your mouth. Who the hell do you think you are?"

Hong Jin got the signal and stepped forward.

Hong Xiu rushed to the opposite side without saying a word and slapped Xuan Yao's maid twice. Not satisfied with that, she slapped Xuan Yao again.

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