She had been pregnant for several months, and logically she should have found someone to serve Chu Jincheng long ago. However, when she thought of another woman taking advantage of her pregnancy to stay with Chu Jincheng instead of herself, she felt like a thousand lice were crawling on her body, and she felt uncomfortable all over.
Therefore, she kept making excuses and delayed arranging a woman to serve Chu Jincheng.
As for whether Chu Jincheng really didn't touch the woman, she didn't know. She just wanted to turn a blind eye and everyone would get over it. At least no one would threaten her position.
Who would have thought that a few days ago Chu Jincheng suddenly asked her that the Qiqiao Festival was approaching and she was pregnant and feeling bored, so it was a good opportunity to hold a banquet and invite young ladies from all the mansions to her house to have some fun.
It was nothing originally, but Chu Jincheng specifically mentioned the young lady from the Jinyi Marquis's Mansion.
She couldn't help but think of the look Chu Jincheng had given Jiang Mingzhi before, which had nothing to do with innocence.
When she thought about the fact that she could not serve Chu Jincheng now and might be branded as unvirtuous at any time, and would never be able to become the principal wife of Prince Jin, she felt extremely anxious, so much so that when the imperial physician came into the house to check on her pulse as usual, he was startled.
He reminded her several times to keep calm, otherwise it would be bad for the child.
She then thought of ways to relax and try not to stay in Prince Jin's Mansion. Yesterday she went to the temple to worship Buddha, and today she went out for a boat ride on the lake. Her mood had finally improved, but Han Qingyue's words brought up her troubles again.
She couldn't help but look up and look at Jiang Mingzhi's face.
The charming and naturally noble demeanor of an aristocratic lady in her does not need to be emphasized by others; it is hard to ignore.
Compared with her, who has been wandering around the streets since childhood and learned the airs of a worldly person, and now deliberately tries to behave like an aristocrat just to avoid revealing her true identity in front of others, there is a world of difference between them.
She pinched her sleeves trimmed with Shu brocade, and her heart seemed to be covered by something, making it hard to breathe. Jealousy seemed to have sprouted in her moist palms, wanting to drill into them. The stinging pain came, and she realized that her nails had accidentally scratched her palms!
"Miss Jiang is not young anymore, and she still hasn't found a marriage. I think we are very compatible, so I want to find a matchmaker for her. What do you think, Miss Jiang?"
Jiang Mingzhi was stunned. She knew that Bai Huiniang was vindictive and would definitely make things difficult for her, but she didn't expect that she would make a fuss about her marriage instead of making her look bad in front of others?
"The concubine is thoughtful, but my marriage is ridiculous. My father has no say in it. I grew up with my grandmother. This matter should be decided by her and her wish should be fulfilled."
She used a lot of self-deprecation and shyness to make Bai Huiniang's face darken visibly. However, Jiang Mingzhi was not in a hurry and added as if to make amends, "If the Concubine has any good candidates, you can also go to my house and tell my aunt. My aunt and grandmother will let them know."
After these words were spoken, Bai Hui Niang could find no fault with them. If she questioned the matchmaker again, others would probably say that she was ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, and that a prince's concubine dared to decide the marriage of a marquis's daughter.
She had no basis for this matter to begin with, but she was just angry and couldn't help but vent it. Now that Jiang Mingzhi had blocked her way, it was like adding fuel to the fire. Bai Hui Niang chuckled twice, then suddenly rubbed her forehead and said, "Forget it, forget it. We're just out for fun today, so let's not talk about this. I remember Qingyue's dancing was very good. How about she dance for me while she's in high spirits?"
Han Qingyue naturally agreed. Bai Huiniang's face brightened slightly, and she looked at Jiang Mingzhi with a smile: "Miss Jiang has a graceful figure and must be a good dancer. However, I have never seen her before. Why not join Qingyue?"
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