In the past few days, Zhen Jingxiu introduced Su Jin to many scholars. Everyone asked him about his relationship with the Jiang family. Su Jin didn't hide anything and said frankly that it was his cousin's family.
He knew that two princesses were coming to the manor today, and he felt it was inappropriate to go back now.
He said to Xie Yunchen, "Jingxiu has made an appointment with Young Master Lin today, shall we go together?"
Xie Yunchen had heard Zhen Jingxiu and Su Jin mention Lin Xiangzhi, and he admired him greatly even before meeting him.
He readily agreed, "It is fate to meet you, but true friends are hard to find. It is a great fortune to meet someone like you, Young Master Lin, who shares the same interests. Of course, we must go together."
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Upon entering the Jiang residence, Chang Le followed closely behind her sister, her eyes darting around. The residence was larger than she had imagined. Although it was not as magnificent as a royal palace, its tall gate tower, red walls, and green tiles clearly indicated that it was no ordinary residence.
"Welcome, Princesses."
Upon entering the hall, a stunningly beautiful woman, as radiant as the moon, led a group of people to greet them.
"Sister Jiang, please get up quickly." As soon as Jiang Shuyue's knees touched the ground, Xiao Dai hurriedly helped her up with both hands.
Xiao Dai then said to everyone, "Everyone, please dispense with the formalities."
"Please come in, Princess."
Jiang Shuyue looked at Xiao Dai's phoenix eyes and her gentle and delicate features, and sighed in her heart, "Sui Sui's grandmother's genes are really strong."
Chang Le's phoenix eyes darted around, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't find the little cutie who had appeared in her dreams countless times.
"Sister Jiang, is Sui Sui in the manor?" Chang Le, who could barely maintain her composure for more than three breaths, couldn't help but ask.
Looking at Princess Chang Le, who looked just like Sui Sui, Jiang Shuyue gently took her little hand and said, "You must be Princess Chang Le? Please come in. Sui Sui is playing in his second uncle's courtyard right now. We'll call him over to pay his respects to the two princesses in a little while."
"Greetings, Miss Jiang. This is a gift from the Empress Dowager and the two princesses. Please accept it." Aunt Cai stepped forward and bowed to Jiang Shuyue.
Jiang Shuyue looked up and saw several palace maids holding exquisite gift boxes.
Xiao Dai introduced, "This is Aunt Cai, an old servant of the Empress Dowager."
Jiang Shuyue released Chang Le's hand and returned the greeting, "Please convey my gratitude to the Empress Dowager on my behalf, Aunt."
Qiuju instructed the maids to accept the gift boxes, and Jiang Shuyue led the group towards the inner courtyard.
In the flower hall of Xingyue Courtyard, Jiang Shuyue had tea, pastries, and fruit platters prepared in advance.
After the two princesses were seated, Lan'er and her maids quickly brought out tea, pastries, and fruit platters.
"Qiuju, go and bring Suisui over to pay her respects to the princess."
"This servant will go immediately." Qiuju accepted the order and left.
Xiao Dai, being older, looked at Jiang Shuyue with gentle eyes and said, "Sister Jiang, there's no rush. We came here today because we really wanted to see you."
"That's right, that's right. The Emperor always praises how capable Sister Jiang is, but in Chang Le's opinion, Sister Jiang looks like a fairy. The Emperor should praise Sister Jiang's beauty first."
Chang Le is quick-witted and outspoken, and Xiao Dai can't do anything about her, afraid that she might accidentally say something wrong.
Aunt Cai blinked hard at Chang Le, but Chang Le didn't see it at all.
Jiang Shuyue smiled slightly at Chang Le, "Thank you for your kind words, Princess. You are beautiful too."
"Hehe, Mother said that I look most like my second brother. Does Sister Jiang mean that my emperor brother is also handsome?" Chang Le said, revealing a bright smile. Her appearance really resembled Sui Sui's signature smile.
Jiang Shuyue: "..." This is a difficult question to answer.
Xiao Dai quickly changed the subject, saying, "Mother speaks highly of Sister Jiang's medical skills. If it weren't for Sister Jiang's help, my eldest brother would still be suffering from illness and wouldn't have had the chance to meet Sister Su Hui."
Jiang Shuyue replied politely, "Your Highness is too kind. Treating the sick and saving lives is a doctor's duty, and I have already received a consultation fee."
Seeing that Jiang Shuyue was overly polite to her but not close enough, Xiao Dai finally understood why her second brother was so cautious.
The woman before me possessed unparalleled beauty and superb medical skills. My second brother had told me that she also had business acumen, making her far superior to any ordinary young lady.
What kind of man could possibly catch the eye of a woman like that? Xiao Dai secretly worried for her second brother.
"Sister Jiang, with the relationship between Sui Sui and Sister Su Hui, we're family. Let's skip all those formalities from now on, okay?"
For some reason, she felt nervous when Jiang Shuyue referred to herself as a commoner, as if something had slipped from her grasp.
"Alright, when there are no outsiders around, let's skip the formalities."
Jiang Shuyue wasn't one to be pretentious, and since the princess had spoken, she was happy to do as she pleased.
Chang Le felt uncomfortable sitting in the flower hall, so she stood up and said to Jing'er beside her, "Come out for a walk with me."
Just as Xiao Dai was about to call her back, Aunt Cai quickly bowed and said, "Miss's residence is very unique. This old servant will also go and visit it."
Jiang Shuyue gave Aunt Cai a thumbs up in her heart. She truly deserved to be an old servant by the Empress Dowager's side. The word "visit" was enough to cover up Princess Chang Le's restlessness.
Seeing Aunt Cai chase after her, Xiao Dai said generously, "My sister is young and has a lively personality. She must have gone to find Sui Sui."
Jiang Shuyue's gaze was gentle. "I really like Princess Chang Le's cheerful and generous personality."
As Xiao Dai looked into Jiang Shuyue's gentle gaze, a bold idea flashed through her mind.
Since it was their first meeting, they were bound to be awkward, so Xiao Dai started talking about Su Hui.
Xiao Dai did not put on airs like a princess. She spoke gently, and every smile and gesture revealed the upbringing of a well-bred lady.
Chang Le looked towards the courtyard gate after leaving the flower hall.
"Jing'er, what do you think Sui Sui should call me?"
"Of course it's my royal aunt," Jing'er answered without hesitation.
"It's my first time being an aunt, and I'm quite excited," Chang Le said, standing on tiptoe to look into the distance.
Aunt Cai caught up quickly, took out a jade pendant with excellent translucency from her bosom, and stuffed it into Chang Le's hand, saying, "Take this and put it on Sui Sui in a while."
Aunt Cai originally wanted to call him the little prince, but the Empress Dowager specifically told her not to rush it. When the time was right, her little grandson would eventually be recognized by his ancestors.
The Empress Dowager specially asked Aunt Cai to bring this jade pendant, but Chang Le was too clumsy and didn't dare to put it in her pocket.
On the other side, Sui Sui picked up the rabbit and walked towards Xingyue Courtyard with her short legs.
"Aunt Qiuju, do I have to kneel down and kowtow when I see Princess Aunt later?"
Qiuju thought for a moment and said, "Don't kneel too quickly. As soon as the princess tells you to rise, get up quickly. Miss said that kneeling too much is bad for your knees."
At the Jiang residence, Jiang Shuyue never allowed anyone to perform the kneeling ceremony, as she was very resistant to it.
As they spoke, the two quickly arrived outside the Star Moon Courtyard.
"Aunt Qiuju, is that the Imperial Aunt? She doesn't seem to be much older than me!"
As Sui Sui spoke, she turned to ask Qiu Ju, but her foot stepped on a small pebble, and she stumbled and fell down.
"Sui Sui!"
Chang Le cried out in surprise and rushed over.
With quick reflexes, Qiuju reached out and grabbed Suisui's other arm just as one of Suisui's hands touched the ground.
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