Chapter 70: Work hard to earn money for me

Jiang Yueyao looked carefully at Pei Yunjin in front of her.

She was dressed in a gorgeous brocade dress, with a gorgeous five-phoenix hairpin inlaid with kingfisher feathers and jewels on her flowing fairy bun, and cloisonné red coral earrings on her ears. She had fair skin, willow-shaped eyebrows and phoenix eyes, and her whole body exuded nobility, which was unforgettable.

Let’s not talk about Lu Sui’s identity as the Grand Tutor for now, and just talk about his family background.

One is the daughter of the prime minister, and the other is the prince of the Duke of Yingguo.

They are really a perfect match.

Jiang Yueyao couldn't understand. Since Miss Pei was interested in Lu Sui, why did she go to him instead of looking for her?

I came here eagerly just to ask if she is a distant relative of Lord Lu?

Jiang Yueyao couldn't figure it out, but she had a smile on her face.

"Lord Lu is a noble man. I am just a merchant girl from Su City. I am not worthy of your status."

"As for being able to enter Wanhe Tower, it was just a coincidence."

When Pei Yunjin heard that the two were not related, his heart sank instantly.

Yesterday, she saw clearly Lu Sui's attitude towards Jiang Yueyao.

If the two are not relatives, then judging from their conversation and behavior yesterday, their relationship cannot be considered innocent at all.

Thinking of this, Pei Yunjin stopped talking.

It was also the time for the ceremony. Jiang Yueyao sat quietly by the side, watching Meng Zhixia, with the blessings of her parents and siblings, tie her hair into a bun, insert a hairpin, and perform the ceremony of coming of age.

Jiang Yueyao looked at her happy smile and couldn't help but think of the year when she came of age.

When she came of age two years ago, her mother had already passed away a year ago.

Pei Yu had just experienced the pain of losing her mother. At that time, she lived in the academy and seldom came back. Sulan tied her hair up, inserted a hairpin in it, and she worshipped her mother's tablet and ate a bowl of longevity noodles, thus completing the most important part of her life.

Jiang Yueyao has never been a pretentious person.

But at this moment, looking at Meng Zhixia who was surrounded by happiness, her eyes still reddened slightly.

It has nothing to do with sadness.

I just felt... quite moved, so moved that I wanted to cry.

Jiang Yueyao didn't stay in the Meng family for too long. After Meng Zhixia had her coming-of-age ceremony, she asked to leave.

When Meng Zhixia heard this, she hurriedly pulled her hand and said, "Are you in such a hurry? You haven't even tasted the food in my house yet."

"Next time, Wanhelou has several important reservations today, and I'm worried they won't be able to handle it." Jiang Yueyao shook her hand, "I'll come and play with you when I'm free."

Meng Zhixia was reluctant to leave her.

Sister Meng Zhiye said, "Yaoyao is not like us. She is the owner of Wanhelou and is very busy. Next time we will go and visit her."

"Okay." Meng Zhixia then let go of Jiang Yueyao's hand.

Meng Zhiye took Jiang Yueyao's arm and said, "Let's go. I'll take you out."

The two walked out together.

After walking for a while, Meng Zhiye spoke.

"Do you know Miss Pei?"

Jiang Yueyao shook her head. "I've never seen them before."

"But it seems to me that they are coming for you." Meng Zhiye glanced at her. "The Pei family holds a high position in the capital. Pei Yunjin's father is Lord Pei, while my father is only a fourth-rank priest. Our two families don't usually interact."

"When they came today, I was still nervous."

"But I noticed that the moment Pei Yunjin entered the garden, she stared straight at you. I was startled at that moment, thinking you had provoked them."

Jiang Yueyao laughed.

"Maybe it has been provoked."

"How do you say that?"

"She must like Lord Lu. She just asked indirectly about my relationship with Lord Lu."

"Master Lu?" Meng Zhiye was a little surprised.

Jiang Yueyao felt inexplicably annoyed: "If she likes it, then let her like it. Why does she come to me? I'm not Lu Sui."

"Puchi..." Meng Zhiye covered his mouth and laughed.

"Yaoyao, you don't understand. A noble lady like Pei Yunjin is so proud of her status that she won't openly express who she likes."

"But isn't it tiring to beat around the bush?" Jiang Yueyao really didn't understand. "If she likes someone, she should just say it openly. If she doesn't say it, how will she know?"

"You," Meng Zhiye gave her a helpless look. "People like us, when we go out, we represent not only ourselves but also the entire family behind us. We have to think for a long time before saying anything. How can we rush around like this?"

"That's right." Jiang Yueyao expressed her understanding. She looked at Meng Zhiye with some sympathy, "It's not easy for you either."

Meng Zhiye couldn't help laughing.

She couldn't help but reach out and pinch her cheek.

Soft, fleshy, tender, and you can’t put it down.

"Yaoyao, you are so cute."

As soon as Jiang Yueyao left, the two sisters of the Pei family also left.

On the way back, Pei Yunjin didn't say a word and looked very depressed. Pei Yunzhu, who was sitting next to her, was so angry when she saw her like this that she twisted the handkerchief in her hand into a knot.

"It's all Jiang Yueyao's fault. She could have stayed in Sucheng. Why did she have to come here? She made my sister sad for no reason. It's all her fault."

Pei Yunjin didn't say anything. She leaned against the soft pillow, looking at the swaying car curtains, feeling sad.

"Don't be sad, sister. She is just a merchant girl from another place. Merchant girls have always been of low status. How can she be worthy of Lord Lu? Even as a concubine, she is not worthy enough."

"Unlike you, my sister. Regardless of your family background or talent, you are a perfect match for Lord Lu."

"As long as Lord Lu gets married, the position of Taifu's wife will belong to you."

I don’t know which sentence made Pei Yunjin happy.

The gloom on her face dissipated a lot.

He gave Pei Yunzhu a slight glare: "You're the only one who can say that."

I saw that her mood was finally better.

Pei Yunzhu added, "The reason why Lord Lu asked Jiang Yueyao to work under him was simply because he was attracted by her seductive appearance."

"That place is full of people, all kinds of people. What good girl would go there to work?"

"From what I can see, she's not a serious person either."

"Just say these words in front of me, don't spread them around outside." Pei Yunjin glanced at her.

"Oh, I see. I see."

…

When Lu Sui came out of the palace, it was already dark.

Seeing him coming out of the palace gate, Qingshu hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, took the official hat he had taken off, and followed him to the carriage while asking, "Master, are you going back to the palace directly or..."

Lu Sui stepped onto the carriage, and the moment the curtain fell, a deep voice was heard.

"Let's go to Wanhe Tower first."

When Qingshu heard this, he simply replied, "Okay."

The carriage left the imperial city and headed towards Jinxiufang.

When we arrived at Jinxiufang, it was getting darker.

There are a lot of people coming to Wanhelou for dinner today, and the carriages parked at the door are full.

Qingxuan parked the carriage across the street. Lu Sui lifted the curtain and got out of the carriage. He walked to the other side and happened to meet Jiang Yueyao who was seeing a guest out.

Jiang Yueyao also saw him, her eyes lit up, and she jumped down the stairs with her skirt in her hands and trotted towards him.

"Sir, why are you here?"

Lu Sui stopped.

Perhaps it was because he was wearing an official uniform, but he exuded the sharp majesty that is common among people in high positions.

He stood with one hand behind his back, looking down at her.

When he met her sparkling eyes, the boredom he brought from the palace was instantly swept away.

He curled his lips, his voice low and soft.

"I happened to be passing by and wanted to see if Manager Jiang was really working hard to make money for me."