Chapter 149: Isn't Miss Jing right here?
Jingwu returned to the villa and immediately began cultivating under the feng shui formation.
On the other side, inside the Prince Hui's Mansion.
Shao Wanyan stood in the hall, holding her daughter tightly with one hand, her face full of tension and unease.
The Prince Hui looked Jing Shu up and down, then reached out a finger and lifted her face.
Her fair, oval face was soft and rounded, and her almond-shaped eyes held a hint of timidity as she glanced at herself from time to time.
It is beautiful, but it has a petty and narrow feel to it.
A hint of disdain flashed in Prince Hui's eyes as he withdrew his hand.
What's your name?
When Jing Shu heard the question directed at her, she secretly lifted her eyes and glanced at the handsome man in front of her: "My name is Jing Shu."
"Jing Shu." Prince Hui repeated the name again, and indeed she was Jing Wu's younger sister.
But how come these twins look completely different?
King Hui looked at the woman standing to the side and carefully examined her features.
The younger sister doesn't look like her mother at all, but Jingwu's features do bear a slight resemblance.
Shao Wanyan felt a little uneasy under that direct, scrutinizing gaze.
She remembered that during this period, her family had never come into contact with any important people in the capital, nor had they ever offended anyone.
Could it be that the princess is still angry? That's why she called her brother over to vent her anger?
But that shouldn't be the case. So much time has passed. If they wanted to get revenge sooner, they should have come looking for them long ago.
Shao Wanyan felt uneasy. If she didn't want to vent her anger, then why?
She glanced at her graceful daughter standing beside her, could it be...?
Did Prince Hui take a fancy to his own daughter?
Shao Wanyan turned to look at the man and saw his eyes staring intently at her daughter. Her heart skipped a beat, and she became even more certain of her guess.
Has Shu'er really struck it lucky and is going to become a princess in the royal palace?
King Hui watched the woman's expression change and then fixed his gaze on her high, protruding belly.
"Is the lady about to give birth?"
Upon hearing this, Shao Wanyan was taken aback at first, then nodded: "It's been nine months, and I'm about to give birth."
A calculating glint flashed in Prince Hui's eyes. He took out a jade pendant and handed it to Jing Shu with a smile.
"I have fallen in love with you at first sight, and I am thinking of taking you as my concubine. I wonder if you would be willing?"
Upon hearing this, Jing Shu's face flushed red, but her eyes remained fixed on the exquisitely carved jade pendant.
Becoming a prince's concubine—this was something she had never imagined! If she became a concubine, wouldn't she be able to live a life of luxury and ease, free from worries about food and clothing?
Her lips curled up wildly, but she had to maintain her composure and forcibly suppressed them.
Even a concubine is still a concubine. If one becomes a concubine, one will also be a member of the royal family!
Jing Shu turned to look at her mother, and seeing her mother nod, she shyly accepted the jade pendant.
“Ah Shu is naturally willing.”
Upon hearing this, King Hui chuckled softly, but was greatly disappointed.
He thought that even if Jing Shu didn't refuse, she wouldn't agree so quickly, which really made her unlike Jing Wu.
When the young girl looked at him shyly, King Hui turned around, walked to the chair, and sat down.
He then spoke again, saying, "I remember that the top scholar from Pingjiang Prefecture was also surnamed Shao. I wonder what his relationship is with you, Madam?"
Upon hearing this surname, Shao Wanyan immediately thought of Shao Chengrui and said urgently, "That's my nephew."
"Oh, so you're all relatives." Prince Hui said with a smile, "I greatly admire Shao Jieyuan's writing and have been thinking of meeting him sometime, but I haven't been able to find the opportunity. I wonder if you, Madam, could arrange a meeting for me?"
Hearing this, Shao Wanyan's heart pounded. She hadn't had any contact with the Shao family for ages, and she hadn't seen Shao Chengrui in a long time either. How could she possibly act as a matchmaker?
She hesitated, thinking of the right words, when the person in front of her spoke again.
"I heard that Madam's other daughter, Jingwu, is very close to Shao Jieyuan and they are currently living together in the Han family's villa. I imagine it would be very easy for Madam to arrange a match for me."
Upon hearing this, a glimmer of light flashed in Shao Wanyan's eyes.
Jingwu?
She never expected that her daughter would end up with the Shao family and even go to the capital together!
Shao Wanyan's eyes flickered slightly, and she immediately agreed: "Of course, I will go to find my daughter later and help the prince make a match."
The Prince of Hui smiled and nodded in agreement.
"But Your Highness, my daughter Ashu has grown into a beautiful young lady, and matchmakers are practically wearing down our doorstep..."
Upon hearing Shao Wanyan's blatant hint, Prince Hui immediately twitched the corners of his mouth and smiled, reassuring her.
"Don't worry, I will have the matchmaker choose an auspicious day to welcome Miss Ashu into the manor. If Madam is still not at ease, Miss Ashu can stay at the Prince's manor."
“That won’t do. It’s good that Your Highness keeps this in mind.” Shao Wanyan immediately took her daughter’s hand and shielded her behind her.
It's unacceptable for an unmarried girl to live directly in a man's house.
"In that case, it's getting late. I'll take Madam to the other residence now." As soon as Prince Hui finished speaking, he immediately instructed the steward to prepare a carriage and take the mother and daughter to the other residence where Jingwu lived.
Shao Wanyan sensed something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
I have a feeling that this prince has ulterior motives.
The carriage stopped at the entrance of the villa. Shao Wanyan was helped down from the carriage by her daughter. As soon as she got off the carriage, she saw the gate of the villa open and a graceful figure walk out.
Jingwu also noticed the two of them, paused slightly, then pretended not to see them and walked straight ahead.
Seeing that the figure was dressed in ordinary blue cloth, with her hair casually tied up and no expensive jewelry, Shao Wanyan subconsciously assumed that she was a maid from the other courtyard.
He immediately called out to her, "Hey, where's your master?"
Jingwu turned his head, as if to confirm if he was being called: "You called me?"
Shao Wanyan nodded confidently: "Yes, I'm looking for Jingwu. I'm her mother. Go in and call her out."
Jingwu glanced at him with a half-smile, then ignored him and turned to leave.
It's absurd! How can there be a mother in the world who doesn't recognize her own daughter?
Seeing that she left without looking back, Shao Wanyan's face darkened, and she muttered under her breath, "Are all the maids in this villa so ill-mannered? They just turned around and left!"
“Mother, the most important thing is to find my sister. Don’t worry about this. I’ll go knock on the door.”
While comforting her mother, Jing Shu stepped forward and knocked on the door.
Soon, the door opened, and the butler came out, looking at the two people in front of him with a puzzled expression.
Who are you?
“I’m looking for my daughter, Jingwu. I heard she lives here.”
Hearing this, the butler peeked out and saw that the girl's figure had not gone far, so he twitched the corner of his mouth.
"Isn't Miss Jing right there?"
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