Chapter 70 Sisters

On August 26, the weather was clear and the autumn air was crisp.

The Jiang family held a banquet, entertaining relatives and friends inside the mansion, and setting up a buffet

outside the mansion to entertain neighbors and passers-by. Many people came after hearing the news, and the Jiang family was full of guests inside and outside, and it was very lively.

Jiang Shu wore a plum green brocade skirt with countless crystals on it, which sparkled with her every move.

"This skirt is so beautiful." The sisters and sisters-in-law at home cast envious eyes.

Jiang Shu said a little embarrassedly: "I think it's too fancy, but Jiang Ning insisted that I wear it."

"Aning has good taste, this skirt suits you very well, like a fairy from the ninth heaven descending to the earth." Jiang Shu's cousin Jiang Yun looked envious.

Although they are cousins, they are very different.

Jiang Ji was founded by Jiang's father, and most of the Jiang family's business was managed by Jiang's father. Although the uncles and aunts of the Jiang family each managed a few shops, they were far less wealthy than Jiang Shu's family.

Just like the skirt on Jiang Shu, it was just an ordinary piece of clothing for Jiang Shu, but it was out of reach for Jiang Yun.

The wealth of the Jiang family flowed into Jiang Shu's family.

"Since sister Yun likes it, I'll give you one." Jiang Shu said casually.

Jiang Yun's face lit up when she heard it, and she said cleverly: "Then I have to change the style. If I wear the same as you, sister Shu, I won't look as good as you."

It's true that clothes make the man, but appearance and temperament can also complement clothes.

Jiang Shu's appearance and temperament are both superior, and Jiang Yun knows that she can't compare, so she doesn't want to be boring.

"Sister Yun is really good at talking. She got a nice dress with just a few words." The others were half envious and half jealous, and their words were sour.

Jiang Shu smiled and said generously: "When we have time some other day, let's go to Jiang's manor together and have one tailored for each of us."

"Really?" The others were delighted.

Jiang Shu nodded, and then they began to discuss the date and the popular fabrics and styles in Beijing.

Jiang Shu listened to their conversation, and the smile on his lips gradually disappeared. He felt it was very boring.

Girls from ordinary merchant families don't need to read a lot of books or learn so many rules and etiquette. What they like to do most on weekdays is to discuss clothes and needlework.

Jiang Shu didn't get along with them very well before, and after being a mistress for six years and having a broad horizon, she couldn't fit in even more.

"Miss, the eldest princess and Miss Sun are here." Chu Yu whispered in Jiang Shu's ear.

Jiang Shu stood up and said to the Jiang sisters, "You guys chat first, I'll be back soon."

Yu Lan and Sun Yijun were both officials' daughters, so it was inconvenient for them to show up in public. Chu Yu led them to Jiang Shu's Shutong Courtyard.

"Princess, Miss Sun, why are you here?" Jiang Shu was very surprised to see them. Jiang Shu

knew that her status was far different from theirs, and she also knew that it would be inconvenient for them to come to the banquet, so she did not send them an invitation.

So they came without invitation, which surprised and delighted Jiang Shu.

"Why, you don't welcome us?" Yu Lan deliberately teased.

Sun Yijun also said, "We are here even if we are not welcome. We have to eat before we leave."

Jiang Shu was amused by their singing and said, "How dare I? I am so honored to have you two great masters come to my humble home."

"Puff!" The three of them laughed.

Chu Yu hurriedly ordered the kitchen to send a table of banquet to Shutong Courtyard.

After the meal, the three chatted in Jiang Shu's private room and asked about what happened on the day Jiang Shu left the Marquis's Mansion.

Jiang Shu knew they were curious, so he told them in detail.

After hearing this, Sun Yijun slammed the table in anger: "This is simply too much bullying. If Shen Qingrong dares to come back again, I will kill her."

Yu Lan was shocked and stroked his chest and said angrily: "Why are you upset? Didn't she retaliate in kind?"

"Besides, according to what Mr. Lu said, Shen Qingrong will not have an easy life after returning to Pingyang."

"She deserves it." Sun Yijun was gloating.

Yu Lan and Jiang Shu looked at each other and laughed out loud.

Sun Yijun's character, who clearly distinguished between good and evil and hated evil, was really rare.

Before leaving, Yu Lan said to Jiang Shu, "You are free now. When you have time, come to the General's Mansion to accompany me, or go to Zhaojue Temple to burn incense."

"And me, you have to bring me along when you meet in the future, otherwise I will be angry." Sun Yijun leaned over.

"Yes, yes, I will send you the first invitation in the future." Yu Lan and Jiang Shu said in unison.

"Humph!" Sun Yijun raised her chin proudly.

Jiang Shu pulled down her veil for her and said, "There are all kinds of people in Jiang's Mansion today. You must cover up and don't let anyone see you."

After tidying up, Jiang Shu personally escorted Yu Lan and Sun Yijun out of the mansion.

The carriage stopped at the gate of Jiang's mansion. As soon as Yu Lan and Sun Yijun left the mansion, they were covered by servants and got on the carriage without revealing anything.

After seeing them off, Jiang Shu went back to continue entertaining the Jiang sisters and sisters-in-law.

"Sister Shu, you're back." Jiang Yun came up and took Jiang Shu's arm warmly, pulling her to sit with them and chat.

"I heard that the eldest princess came to the Jiang Mansion, is it true?" someone tried to inquire.

Yu Lan came blatantly, and it was impossible to hide it, so Jiang Shu could only admit it.

"Well, she left just now.

" "What does the eldest princess look like? I haven't seen the princess yet," the younger sister asked curiously.

Jiang Yun patted her head and mocked, "Who are we? How can the eldest princess meet us? "

Speaking of this, several people looked at Jiang Shu with envy again.

They are obviously sisters, with the same family background, but their destinies are completely different.

"By the way, Sister Shu, my cousin passed the imperial examination and became a scholar two years ago. He is handsome and well-educated. I think he is a good match for you, Sister Shu. I will ask him to let you meet him someday."

Jiang Yun remembered the important task her mother had given her.

Jiang Shu was stunned. She didn't expect Jiang Yun to say this to her.

After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Shu politely declined: "No, I'm just returning home, and I have no plans to discuss marriage for the time being."

"It's okay to meet again slowly." Jiang Yun did not give up.

Jiang Shu's pretty face was slightly condensed with a bit of annoyance, and she said in a neutral tone: "Sister Yun is not young anymore. If you like him, you might as well consider yourself."

Jiang Yun choked and her face turned red.

Although her cousin was a scholar and was handsome, he came from an ordinary family and had no future. She didn't want to marry him and suffer.

Seeing Jiang Yun's frustration, the others laughed at her secretly and gave up the idea.

They came to the Jiang family today and were given a task by their parents. To find out what Jiang Shu had to say and wait for an opportunity to make a move.

But now it seems that today is not a good time.

At night, after sending away all the guests, Jiang Shu took off her hairpin, let down her hair and prepared to take a bath.

"Miss, someone brought something." Chu Yu entered the room holding a brocade box.

Jiang Shu put down the comb, took it and opened it suspiciously.

In the box was a crystal clear jade cicada, exquisitely carved and lifelike. There was

a piece of paper under the jade cicada.

Jiang Shu pulled it out and unfolded it. There were only a few words on the paper.

Congratulations on your new life, Yu Zheng.

Jiang Shu's almond eyes widened in surprise, and she picked up the jade cicada and looked at it carefully.

The cicada was reborn after the transformation from a pupa, and she loved this gift from Yu Zheng very much.

But she didn't expect that Yu Zheng would give her a gift.