The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Jiang Ruohua silently poured tea and chose not to say anything and just watched.

Jiang Ruoting had been given the opportunity to perform, but what could she do if she couldn't continue the conversation? You can't blame her.

The excitement on Xie Shuyan's face subsided a little. Although she hadn't completely come to her senses for a while, she felt that she seemed to understand something.

Jiang Ruoting never thought that she would fall at this time. She rarely saw Xie Shuyan get excited about anything, so she had never thought about talking to Xie Shuyan so deeply.

With a blank mind, Jiang Ruoting subconsciously looked at Jiang Ruoting, indicating that she also hoped that she could help her out like she did at home.

Jiang Ruoting understood.

"I don't know where Her Royal Highness the Princess is now." She changed the subject directly.

Such a stiff turn instantly made Jiang Ruoting pale.

The carriage was quiet for a moment, and Xie Shuyan restrained her expression. Liu Xiyun also saw the atmosphere and continued: "The princess's trip must be grand, but if she doesn't want to show off, she may leave earlier than us."

"If that's the case, I hope I won't keep Her Royal Highness waiting too long." Jiang Ruohua was a little worried, then smiled and said, "By the way, the capital a while ago..."

She talked about the interesting things she heard in the capital in a familiar way. When someone took up the conversation, she would talk endlessly. Everyone's embarrassment was soon forgotten, and they continued to chat without thinking about anything. Jiang Ruohua could always easily talk about things that several people liked, and at the same time she would openly admit that she didn't know much about it, but if she could remember something related, she would also bring it up and tell everyone a thing or two. It didn't matter whether it was right or wrong, she just took her friends' preferences to heart.

This kind of feeling is the most precious.

Jiang Ruoting lost so badly this time that she couldn't speak at all. I don't know if it was her illusion that Xie Shuyan didn't talk to her anymore. Regardless of whether she knew it or not, Xie Shuyan had already started to ask about Jiang Ruohua or other people.

This feeling of powerlessness permeated Jiang Ruoting and also aroused the hatred in her heart!

It was Jiang Ruohua who didn't help her deal with it. Jiang Ruohua already had so many good things, and now she was constantly taking away her things! Why?

After getting off the carriage, the steward of the manor came out with people to greet them. The palace carriage had indeed arrived early. The steward smiled and saluted Jiang Ruohua, saying, "Miss, I have already asked people to serve the distinguished guests from the palace. They are inside now."

"Okay." Jiang Ruohua nodded, then looked at the people around her, "Please entertain these young ladies for me first."

"Yes."

There was no complaint. This steward was a calm person. The people left by her mother were indeed good. It was a pity that in her dreams, until she got married, she rarely cared about the affairs of the manor, which was a disappointment to their loyalty.

Jiang Ruoting was the last one to get off the carriage. Her face was not very good. She walked up to Jiang Ruohua with a look of annoyance on her face: "Big sister, why did you embarrass me so much in the car?"

At that time, Xie Shuyan and others had already gone in with the steward. Jiang Ruohua looked at Jiang Ruoting blankly. After being questioned, she looked like she had done something wrong: "Second sister... I thought you knew everything. You have such a good relationship with Sister Xie, and you study so hard with the female teacher. I just thought that what you know should be similar. I didn't know if you didn't know Master Cheng Qiu..."

"Are you mocking me?" Jiang Ruoting's anger was already a little unbearable.

Jiang Ruohua immediately shook her head: "No, second sister, don't be angry, but I also can't do it. I didn't expect it to be like this. If sister Xie asked me that question at that time, I couldn't say anything. This is all I know about Master Cheng Qiu."

Looking at Jiang Ruoting clenching her teeth, Jiang Ruohua smiled in her heart.

What can Jiang Ruoting do to her? If she can do it, she can do it. If she can't do it, she can't do it. When people interact with each other, the most important thing is not to please each other but to be honest. Jiang Ruohua thought, if this friendship is maintained by false things, doesn't it mean that this friendship is false?

Treating people with sincerity is the key to heart-to-heart communication. What's the big deal if you don't have the same interests?

Isn't she getting closer to Xie Shuyan and the others now?

Jiang Ruoting gritted her teeth and became more and more speechless.

"It's my fault." Jiang Ruohua held her hand and said, "I won't mention it in the future. I didn't know that you, the second sister, hadn't started to watch it yet, so please don't be angry with me, okay? I think Sister Xie and the others won't care about these things. After all, who doesn't have one or two shortcomings? If you want me to embroider, I can't embroider well, and you and Sister Xie have known each other for so long, you won't be estranged because of such a small matter."

Of course, this is based on Jiang Ruoting's openness.

Unfortunately, Jiang Ruoting has never been such a person. After a crack was torn in her disguise, it was destined to be exposed.

Jiang Ruoting's eyes were slightly red. The Third Lady's teachings resurfaced in her mind. She had to wipe her tears and said, "I don't blame my elder sister. I just don't want to embarrass myself in front of them. Elder sister, let's go in. You are the boss here. Don't make Her Royal Highness the Princess wait anxiously."

As long as she could replace Jiang Ruohua and get close to Princess Shangyang, Xie Shuyan and the others would be gone. Her mother was right. Only by enduring humiliation can she get what she wants. When she becomes a princess or even a crown princess or queen in the future, Xie Shuyan and the others might even bow their heads and flatter her to reconcile with her. All their pretense of being noble now would eventually be exposed!

"Okay." Jiang Ruohua nodded with a smile, but her mind had already thought of other things. The steward just mentioned a few nobles, but who else could it be besides Princess Shangyang?

Could it be that several other princesses or princes came with them? But this was not something Princess Shangyang would do. At that time, it was agreed that only Xie Shuyan and others would be invited to play together.

Confused, Jiang Ruohua walked in. Xie Shuyan and others had already met Princess Shangyang. She walked in with a smile, and sure enough, she saw that there was another person beside Princess Shangyang.

"Ruohua." Princess Shangyang curved her eyebrows and greeted her.

"Your servant greets Her Royal Highness the Princess." Jiang Ruohua smiled and saluted, then she saw the person next to Princess Shangyang, "Greetings to His Royal Highness Prince Yun."

Since she punched the wall in front of Prince Yun last time and then sent some gifts to Prince Yun's mansion, she has not had any contact with this Prince Yun again.

"I came uninvited, I hope Miss Jiang doesn't mind that I have the audacity to come and join in the fun." Prince Yun opened his fan and laughed particularly heartlessly.