During the hot summer, the emperor led his civil and military officials on a hunting trip. The Egret Academy also took the opportunity to organize students to go to the countryside and participate in hunting activities. This not only eliminated wild animals that could damage crops, but also gave the students practical training.
Among the six arts of a gentleman in ancient times, archery and driving are indispensable skills. Although the students of Bailu Academy have their own strengths in civil and military affairs, they only have a basic understanding of archery and driving.
Thanks to the Empress Dowager's grace, the people of Western Wei had become more open-minded than before. Therefore, during the summer hunting season, court officials and students of the White Egret Academy could bring their families along to share in the fun of hunting in the mountains.
Jiang Jinzhao had already agreed to take Jiang Yuyao along, and had specially prepared riding clothes and accessories for her. He also accompanied her in carefully selecting a horse and bow. Together they went to the horse ranch at the Marquis's mansion to practice their riding and archery skills, hoping to shine during the hunt.
Regarding this matter, Jiang Songyi just smiled indifferently and did not show too much concern.
In her previous life, Jiang Yuyao deliberately appeared in front of Jiang Songyi to show off Jiang Jinzhao's love for her, which made Jiang Songyi jealous and unbalanced. So, she couldn't wait to find Jiang Jinzhao and begged him to take her to the land of Xia Miao.
Jiang Jinzhao was extremely annoyed with her, but under his mother's order, he had to prepare a gift for Jiang Songyi that was originally prepared for Jiang Yuyao.
On that scorching summer day, he took her and Jiang Yuyao to Bailu Academy for the summer activities. However, along the way, Jiang Jinzhao ignored Jiang Songyi, chatting and laughing only with Jiang Yuyao. Even when introducing Jiang Songyi to his classmates, he only referred to her as his younger sister. Those unaware of the truth might even mistakenly believe that Jiang Songyi was Jiang Yuyao's personal maid.
In her previous life, Jiang Songyi was deeply hurt by this and her jealousy grew stronger. She longed to show herself in front of Jiang Jinzhao to prove that she was his closest sister.
Therefore, when someone tried to assassinate Jiang Jinzhao, she stepped forward without hesitation and blocked the fatal arrow for him.
However, Jiang Jinzhao was very concerned about Jiang Yuyao who was frightened and fell off her horse. He held her tightly and went to find a doctor. However, he was indifferent to Jiang Songyi who blocked the arrow for her and was covered in blood and also fell off his horse.
In this life, Jiang Songyi will no longer be so naive.
In early summer, the chirping of cicadas gradually becomes melodious, the locust trees are dense like a canopy, and the sunlight shines through the winding branches and sprinkles on the green leaves of the tree, like a tree of emerald, and the drooping flowers are like snow-white jade pendants.
Jiang Songyi was originally carefully taking care of the rare herbs she found from Shengfeng Trading Company, but her little cousin Jiang Qingmo pulled her to the courtyard, saying that Jiang Shu had tailored a new dress for her and insisted that she try it on.
Because the cunning Hao Ren had deliberately erased the three sisters of the Hao family from the family tree on the day when the Jinyiwei conducted a thorough search of the marquis' mansion, he severed the father-daughter relationship with them.
Now, the three sisters can live in the Yongding Marquis Mansion with full justification, and no longer have to crowd with Liao Lingxi and others in the Chansi Earl Mansion which has only two entrances.
After discussion, Jiang Shu and Jiang Dinglian, brother and sister, simply changed the surnames of their three cousins. From then on, they were called Jiang Qingzhi, Jiang Qinghe, and Jiang Qingmo. They were no longer called cousins, but were raised as ladies of the Marquis' Mansion.
Jiang Qingmo was the youngest in the Duke of Huguo's mansion, and had two older sisters to take care of her. Although she once had a cousin named Jiang Yuyao, Jiang Yuyao had always been distant from her and never treated her as a real sister.
Now, Jiang Qingmo has finally found Jiang Songyi and is fully enjoying the joy of being an older sister.
She was also very fond of this beautiful and talented cousin of the county lord. "Sister Songyi, my mother spent a huge amount of money to tailor a new dress for you. This is the latest popular style in the capital. You will definitely look more beautiful and charming than those fairies in it."
"Then I would like to thank you for your kindness."
After Jiang Shu and Li returned home, they brought back an extremely generous dowry, as if they had so much money that they had no place to put it. They gave Jiang Songyi a large sum of money every now and then.
Jiang Songyichun's summer clothes and jewelry were all taken care of by her. She wore gorgeous clothes every day, showing off her splendor. Anyone who saw her would find her awe-inspiring and domineering.
While passing by the training ground, Jiang Songyi and Jiang Qingmo witnessed Jiang Jinzhao patiently instructing Jiang Yuyao in riding and archery.
Although Jiang Jinzhao was immersed in literature, as the eldest son of the Yongding Marquisate, he had never slacked off in his riding and archery skills under the strict supervision of Jiang Dinglian since he was a child.
Although he was not as outstanding in riding and shooting as his third brother Jiang Yihan, who was highly regarded by the family, he was still a leader in Bailu Academy.
As for Jiang Yuyao, she was once the only jewel in the Marquis's family's crown and was spoiled. She had a weak physique, and even Jiang Dinglian doted on her and never asked her to learn riding and archery.
However, when she now expressed her willingness to learn, Jiang Jinzhao personally took on the role of her coach, taking great care of her and providing her with meticulous attention.
It was the same in her previous life. Jiang Yuyao's brothers were always eager to give her everything she desired, just to make her smile.
All of this should have originally belonged to Jiang Songyi.
If Jiang Songyi says that she has never felt envious or unwilling, she is obviously deceiving herself.
However, even if she felt unwilling, what could she do? In her previous life's struggle, her competition with Jiang Yuyao was nothing more than a futile attempt, bringing humiliation upon herself. Those brothers always misunderstood her kindness as malice, and dismissed her dedication, even turning a blind eye to it.
Jiang Qingmo's personality was quite similar to his sister Jiang Shu's, always outspoken. Seeing this, he couldn't help but feel indignant. "This cousin is really puzzling. He actually treats the capricious Jiang Yuyao like a treasure. You are obviously his biological sister, yet he took Jiang Yuyao to travel to the Xia Miao land and taught her the art of riding and archery alone."
Jiang Songyi found this little cousin's angry expression unique, revealing a kind of innocent and cuteness. He gently stroked her head and said soothingly, "Don't be angry anymore. Tonight, let me cook a spicy rabbit head for you with my cooking skills."
Jiang Dinglian had previously gifted her a pair of adorable rabbits, and she was delighted to see them, so she set aside a small corner of the garden to raise them. Unexpectedly, within a few months, the rabbits had bred two litters, each containing seven or eight rabbits. They even escaped without permission and devoured the precious herbs she had invested so much money in, leaving a mess.
Xiang Zhu could no longer suppress her inner impulse and began to study various cooking methods of rabbit meat in the small kitchen. After a period of study and practice, her cooking skills have reached the pinnacle.
Jiang Qingmo was deeply tortured by the old lady's vicious grandmother in the Duke of Huguo's mansion. Although she was several months older than Jiang Songyi, she looked more delicate and seemed shorter when standing in front of her.
At first glance, Jiang Songyi looks more like an older sister.
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