Chapter 457 A Family of纨绔 (Wán kù, a spoiled and dissolute family) Causes the Death of the Entire Court (10)

Thinking of these possibilities, Jin Chuyao smiled inwardly.

Having been reborn, the thought of how the Jin family treated her in her previous life made Jin Chuyao want to tear the entire family to pieces!

However, after waiting for a long time, she only received a faint reply.

"OK."

Jin Chuyao was startled, then looked at Jin Shu in astonishment, as if she couldn't believe her ears.

"Sister, did you just agree?"

"Are you hard of hearing?" I said, "Oh, okay."

OK?

Jin Shu actually said yes?

Has she gone mad?! No, has she gone even mader?!

"Where is my mother? I'll go talk to her about this."

Upon hearing this, Jin Chuyao immediately calmed down and quickly guessed what Jin Shu meant.

It seems that Jin Shu is far more insane than she imagined, actually planning to make a scene directly in front of Madam Jin.

That's good too. The effect of the mother and daughter arguing face to face will definitely be better, and it saves her the trouble of running around to both sides to plan.

"My aunt is greeting guests in the front yard."

"Guests? What guests?"

"The current governor, who is on an inspection tour of He'an County, said that he and my uncle were close friends in school. Now that my uncle has become a governor of the fourth rank, he has not forgotten his old friendship and has come to pay a visit."

With such an important guest, Jin Shu will make a scene right in front of him. Jin Chuyao wants to see how exciting the scene will be!

Thinking of this, Jin Chuyao couldn't wait to take Jin Shu there as soon as possible.

"If you want to go see your aunt, I'll take you there."

"Okay, wait a moment while I change my clothes."

Why change clothes?

That's a waste of time.

What if the governor leaves? Wouldn't the effect of the mother and daughter's argument be greatly reduced?

"Sister, hurry up! Aunt is busy these days and is about to go to the estate to collect rent."

There was nothing Jin Chuyao could do but wait patiently.

Half an incense stick later, the beaded curtain moved slightly, and Jin Shu gracefully walked out from inside.

When Jin Chuyao turned around and saw Jin Shu's attire, she froze on the spot.

She wore a long red embroidered gold dress, paired with a lake-green tassel vest, which was currently the most popular in the county. The original rich hairpins and gemstones on her head had been removed, leaving only a very precious pigeon blood hairpin, which was inserted among her black hair.

This outfit is exquisite, gorgeous, and elegant. She looks poised and graceful, and with her fair and round face, she looks like a peach blossom in full bloom in the spring.

"Sister's outfit..."

"What? Doesn't it look good?"

Jin Chuyao frowned, secretly clutching her plain-colored silk dress, and said seemingly unintentionally.

“Young Master Wu usually dresses simply, so he might not like your attire.”

"oh."

"Why don't you change back into the outfit you were wearing before?"

She flaunts all the good things on herself, like a vulgar nouveau riche, which is in line with Jin Shu's flamboyant and foolish personality.

Looking at her outfit again, she really does look like a young lady from a wealthy family!

Whether he likes it or not is none of my business.

"Aren't you...aren't you afraid of upsetting him?"

"Oh, a poor scholar lodging in my house, that's what you said yourself. In that case, what do I have to worry about? He's too busy trying to curry favor with me."

Her thinking wasn't without reason.

But that's not right.

Jin Shu loved Li Yong to the point of obsession, her love so intense it felt like the heavens and earth were collapsing. Knowing that he preferred simplicity, she dressed in simple clothes all day long, as if she were going to a funeral, and never dared to wear bright colors.

Why has she changed her tune today? She's actually started wearing such flamboyant clothes, which somehow makes Jin Shu's already round and delicate face look even more prosperous and dignified!

But what does Jin Chuyao say about all this?

We can only guide them.

But now Jin Shu seems to have lost her mind and can't understand her hints at all.

But his arrogance remains unchanged.

Oh well, I'm just here to see them make a fool of themselves, so it doesn't matter what I wear. In the end, it will only make her look even more ridiculous.

In the spacious courtyard of the Jin Mansion's front hall, a man dressed in a black Shu brocade robe with a white jade belt sat upright, looking to be in his early twenties.

He had a face as fair as jade and an elegant demeanor.

Jin Chuyao frowned, somewhat puzzled, when she saw the young man.

Wasn't the governor supposed to be here? Why is there only a young man here?

Jin Shu couldn't see clearly and didn't notice anything unusual. Lv Zhu helped her to her parents and recognized their general outlines. Jin Shu bowed and saluted.

"Father, Mother."

Madam Jin was surprised to see Jin Shu. With such a distinguished guest present, she was worried that her precious daughter might throw a tantrum again, so she gave her instructions.

"It's windy outside, and Miss isn't feeling well. Hurry up and help her back to her room to rest."

At this point, Jin Chuyao stepped in to smooth things over.

“Aunt, my sister rarely goes out, why don’t you sit down and have a good chat?”

Jin Chuyao couldn't wait for Jin Shu to sit down.

The handsome man beside her might be the governor's son. Madam Jin, with her lofty ambitions, always thinks her daughter is worthy of a celestial being, and might even recklessly use this opportunity to arrange a marriage for her daughter.

With distinguished guests around, the lively atmosphere becomes even more enjoyable.

"Mother, are there guests?"

Seeing that Jin Shu was in a normal mood, Madam Jin was relieved and smiled.

"This is your father's old friend, and now the governor of the court, Lord Zhang."

Such a young man is actually the governor?!

How could that be!

Even though Jin Chuyao possessed memories of her past life, she had no recollection of this young governor.

After all, she hadn't stayed at the Jin residence for very long in her previous life, and it's very likely that she didn't know about this when Governor Zhang came.

However, it's not too late to know now. Such a young fourth-rank governor is one of the emperor's most valued talents. If we can help Li Yong get this person to work for him, wouldn't that make Li Yong's path to the throne much smoother?

Jin Shu could make out the general outline, so she turned around and bowed to the man sitting next to her.

"I have met you, Lord Zhang. I have long heard my father say that you were able to ascend to the throne as the top scholar at the age of eighteen. Since childhood, my father has told me to take you as my role model. I never expected to have the honor of meeting you today."

Although Jin Shu was blind, she was poised, elegant, and neither arrogant nor humble.

Zhang Shixu gently helped her to her feet, his gaze sweeping lightly over her face.

"The first time I saw you, you were just a little girl flying a kite. Ten years later, you have grown into such a graceful young woman."

The county magistrate laughed heartily.

"Don't be fooled by her current appearance. This girl has been naughty since she was a child. Do you remember when we were classmates and lived under the same roof? She secretly used your ink to draw all over her face and smudged your writing, which earned her a good beating."

Zhang Shixu couldn't help but chuckle when he thought of this incident.

"Back then, you were such a cute little snowball. I even took you to buy candied hawthorns."