"Nothing, nothing, nothing."
The three of them said it at the same time, their voices almost breaking because they were so eager to deny it.
【What a tacit understanding! 】
Jiang Bojian looked at them speechlessly, and probably guessed the reason for their abnormality.
Thinking that Jiang Zhiyu hadn't eaten yet, Jiang Bojian said directly, "This is Meng Hong, the second son of the President of the Hanlin Academy; this is Yin Qingrui, the third son of the Commander-in-Chief; and this is Shi Zongxin, the son of the Minister of the Supreme Court."
The three of them clasped their fists and bowed at the same time.
Jiang Zhiyu returned the greeting: "Thank you for taking care of Bai Jian."
Shi Zongxin was a carefree person by nature. After hearing about Jiang Zhiyu's deeds from his father, he had always wanted to meet her. Moreover, they usually interacted without paying any attention to etiquette. It took all his strength for him to be able to hold back enough to salute Jiang Zhiyu.
Hearing this, he smiled brightly: "You're welcome, Bai Jian's sister is our sister!"
The other two glared at him frantically, "You're so reckless!!! What if you scare her?!!!"
Jiang Zhiyu chuckled.
[Who can resist this?! You did a great job, brother!]
【Heaven is nothing more than this! 】
Jiang Bojian: “…”
Knowing that she was only thinking about eating, Jiang Bojian interrupted them: "Have you prepared the food?"
"Of course, I even added an extra dessert. I heard that young ladies love it nowadays. I'm sure you like it too."
Shi Zongxin smiled flatteringly and led her in personally.
The few people behind were whispering.
Meng Hong: "What's going on? Why is he so attentive today?"
Yin Qingrui: "That's not right. Although Zong Xin is usually very warm and welcoming, he was too enthusiastic today. Isn't it possible..."
Jiang Bojian: "Impossible!"
His sense of vigilance soared, and as he looked at Shi Zongxin's back, his eyes seemed to have condensed into arrows.
The other two people burst into laughter.
Meng Hong: "Why, are you so afraid of my brother becoming your brother-in-law?"
Yin Qingrui: "Apart from anything else, your sister looks very well-behaved, not like the rumors say."
Meng Hong: "Rumors are just rumors after all. I told you a long time ago, but you still don't believe it."
Jiang Bojian listened to them silently, looking at Shi Zongxin's back with a serious gaze.
I don’t know what he said, but Jiang Bojian saw Jiang Zhiyu stunned for a moment, then suddenly raised his lips and smiled, with a curved curve at the corner of his mouth.
Alarm bells instantly rang in Jiang Bojian's mind.
He took two steps at a time and walked forward: "What are you talking about?"
As soon as he walked over, Shi Zongxin stopped talking, and Jiang Zhiyu sat down and started eating.
"I didn't say anything. I just told you the story of the censor's family getting stuck while drilling through a dog hole. Didn't you hear that today?"
Jiang Bojian looked at him suspiciously.
He also said it, why doesn't she look so happy?
He sat beside him dejectedly, while three little boys in emerald green clothes poured tea for him and massaged his legs.
Meng Hong sipped his tea and said, "I was just about to ask, why did you ask us to bring a servant with us when we were out having fun?"
A book boy? Jiang Zhiyu kept eating and opened his eyes.
Twelve little children dressed identically were serving them.
At first she thought it was the waiter of the pleasure boat, but it turned out to be a book boy.
[Speaking of which, the bribed servant's name seemed to be something like A Ye. They look so similar, I can't tell them apart.]
Ah Ye? Jiang Bojian's face darkened.
This A Ye was not qualified to serve in the study. When he was relaxing, he happened to meet a little boy who was paying tribute to his relatives. The little boy cried about his miserable life and how he was bullied by the manager.
I was soft-hearted for a moment and took him in to serve me, but I didn't expect that he turned out to be an ungrateful person.
I don’t know who bribed him, but I have to find a way to lure out the person behind the scenes.
He was thinking about it when Jiang Zhiyu seemed to know what he was thinking and said directly:
The one who bribed A Ye was his younger brother's favorite, Gao Wen, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Rites. Unfortunately, as time passes, flowers fall without mercy, and all she cared about was the Crown Prince.
Jiang Bojian: “…”
How, how is this possible?!
Gao Wen knew her brother was attracted to her. Although she didn't like him, she couldn't bear to lose this licker, so she didn't reply, nor did she refuse.
[The reason she bribed the book boy was purely because her younger brother came to her and promised to marry her if he passed the exam. Gao Wen knew her father would definitely not refuse him, so she came up with this plan.]
Jiang Bojian's expression gradually became blank.
I just like her, and besides, didn't she also give me a handkerchief? Isn't this a mutual affection?
Jiang Bojian carefully recalled the scenes of his time with Gao Wen. As far as he could remember, she had never said anything to express her love for him. She just smiled with her hands covering her lips every time he expressed his feelings.
He originally thought that she was just shy...
The veins on Jiang Bojian's hands hanging by his side were bulging.
"The tea from Zuiyuelong has a pleasant fragrance. It's really good. What do you think, Bai Jian? Bai Jian?"
Meng Hong looked at Jiang Bojian, whose face was pale, in confusion.
"What's wrong with you? Why do you look like you've seen a ghost?"
Jiang Zhiyu also looked in the direction of the sound.
Jiang Bojian came back to his senses and forced a smile, "Nothing, I just remembered something."
Jiang Zhiyu nodded and looked away.
[I thought he'd be shocked too, but why are they always so pale? Should I make some soup for them to nourish them?]
Jiang Bojian: “…”
Who wouldn't feel guilty if they heard this?
The lake rippled slightly, and fish occasionally jumped out of the water. Shi Zongxin smiled and said, "The water here is naturally warm. Even in winter, it won't freeze. Now there are fewer people, so we can be more comfortable. After winter, all the pleasure boats will give priority to the royal family. The princes and princesses all love this place."
Although there was a smile in his words, they sounded vaguely sarcastic.
Jiang Zhiyu stuffed a snack in her mouth and nodded slightly.
[Alas, this child is too honest and honest. He hasn't learned a single bit of his father's tact. That's why, after high school, he was tricked into going south to provide disaster relief, and ended up dying in a flood.]
Jiang Bojian was stunned again.
Shi Zongxin was still smiling. He stood up and pointed into the distance, explaining everything to Jiang Zhiyu one by one.
Jiang Zhiyu was very considerate and acted as the supporting actor, and Shi Zongxin became more and more excited as he spoke.
The more Jiang Bojian looked at this scene, the more unreal it seemed. He looked at Shi Zongxin, his mind always thinking of Jiang Zhiyu's words about being buried in the flood. When Meng Hong touched him, he couldn't help but shudder.
Meng Hong was also startled by him: "What's wrong with you?"
Thinking of the scene where Jiang Bojian came carrying Jiang Zhiyu, Yin Qingrui asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell? Don't try to be so stubborn. If you really can't, I'll turn the pleasure boat around right now."
"No, I'm fine."
Jiang Bojian pinched his thigh, his chest heaving. Jiang Zhiyu kept looking at Shi Zongxin and did not notice his change for a while.
Hold on! You must hold on!
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