"Besides, even if I don't take you with me, my father will lead you there himself."
It was precisely because Jiang Jinzhao knew this very well, and considering that his father only took Jiang Songyi to Xia Miao, he was worried that Jiang Yuyao would be sad again after learning about this and immersed in sadness alone, so he proposed to take her with him.
In the past, he and his classmates chased and hunted in the mountains and forests,
Never carried anyone.
Jiang Songyi was a little surprised.
In my previous life, this situation had never occurred. After all, not even the emperor participated in the Summer Hunting, let alone Jiang Dinglian. Summer Hunting was originally a summer hunting ritual performed by the emperor himself, accompanied by civil and military officials. However, at this time in my previous life, the crown prince had been assassinated, and the emperor was seriously ill, appearing weak even during court. How could he have the energy to participate in the Summer Hunting? Since the emperor didn't participate, naturally, no courtiers participated either. Therefore, at that time, the Summer Hunting was limited to the students of Bailu Academy.
[And in this life, perhaps it was because I attempted to assassinate Yue Qingyang but failed]
The situation in this life is completely different. I may have secretly planned to assassinate Yue Qingyang, although it failed. This makes me full of uncertainty and anticipation for what will happen next.
Jiang Jinzhao listened to Jiang Songyi's inner thoughts, and still maintained a calm expression on his face, but in his heart, a storm had already begun to rise.
Was the crown prince assassinated? Was the emperor ill and unable to preside over government affairs?
What's more, Jiang Songyi secretly planned to assassinate Yue Qingyang?!
His sister, who usually seemed gentle, demure, and dignified, was unexpectedly so decisive and ruthless in her heart, even more so than her third brother. Jiang Jinzhao was confused. Although he didn't know what happened in his previous life, nor what he had done to make Jiang Songyi so disheartened, since those things had not yet happened in this life, he felt it necessary to clarify the misunderstanding.
He was a little worried, afraid that his sister would secretly attack him.
Jiang Yuyao never expected that Jiang Dinglian would decide to personally lead Jiang Songyi to Xia Miao, which made her feel a little unbalanced.
After all, Jiang Dinglian had never considered taking Jiang Songyi to Xia Miao before she returned to the mansion. She had been secretly delighted, believing that Jiang Jinzhao's love for her remained the same, his one and only. But now she suddenly realized that Jiang Jinzhao had only taken her because Jiang Dinglian only intended to take Jiang Songyi.
Jiang Qingmo hadn't anticipated this change either. Despite this, she still felt dissatisfied and couldn't help but complain, "Uncle is still Uncle after all, and you are still you. Why are you so busy preparing gifts for Jiang Yuyao, but paying no attention to Sister Songyi? Isn't this clearly partiality?"
Jiang Yuyao's lips curled up slightly upon hearing this. She was secretly intoxicated by Jiang Jinzhao's unique preference for her, but she pretended to be pitiful on the surface. "So, Sister Songyi is so concerned about such a trivial matter. Everything Brother has carefully prepared for me is meant to be paired. I am willing to give half to you in the hope that you will no longer harbor resentment towards Brother."
These words were like pouring a bucket of oil on the raging fire.
Jiang Qingmo immediately became furious and stared at Jiang Jinzhao angrily: "Why did you prepare double the items for her, but not even give Songyi a single portion?"
A hint of resentment flashed in her eyes, and she glared at Jiang Yuyao fiercely: "How can your hypocritical charity cover up the truth? Those things should have belonged to Sister Songyi."
Jiang Yuyao's eyes were blurred with tears after being accused, and her voice was choked with sobs: "Cousin Qingmo, I did mean it sincerely, but you are right, all of this originally belonged to Songyi. I don't want it anymore, give it all to her. Brother, I won't go on Xia Miao's trip either, you can take Sister Songyi with you."
"Who wants your unwanted junk?"
Jiang Qingmo scoffed at Jiang Yuyao's pretentious behavior: "My mother is very wealthy. In the near future, I will ask her to buy more exquisite and expensive treasures for Songyi!"
Jiang Jinzhao looked at Jiang Yuyao with tears in her eyes and Jiang Qingmo who was burning with anger, and couldn't help feeling a headache in his heart.
However, when he caught a glimpse of Jiang Songyi, who was calm and collected, he unexpectedly felt a sense of comfort. After all, in this turmoil, only his sister could truly be close to his heart.
He sighed helplessly, a hint of bitterness lingering in his eyes. "It was my negligence. I had assumed that Songyi's gift, with the careful care of her aunt and mother, would be flawless. It wasn't my place to dictate, so I didn't act on my own."
Everyone in the mansion could see how Jiang Shu and Xu cared for and doted on Jiang Songyi.
Jiang Songyi nodded slightly and fell into a brief silence.
This is indeed true. With Jiang Shu by my side, even Jiang Jinzhao and even my mother find it difficult to interfere with my clothing and daily necessities. And what she does prepare, while not necessarily of the highest quality, is certainly expensive, as if she has stolen money and is eager to spend it.
Jiang Jinzhao secretly agreed in his heart that Jiang Songyi's description was both appropriate and vivid.
Although Aunt Jiang Shu has always been known for her generosity, her generosity towards Jiang Songyi has reached its extreme. It is as if she wants to pile all the gold, silver and jewelry on her and build a golden Buddha statue for her for people to admire.
Jiang Jinzhao gradually realized that although Jiang Songyi was prejudiced against him, she was still willing to listen to his explanation, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.
But as Qing Mo said, everything has its limits. What does his mother and aunt's arrangements have to do with Jiang Jinzhao? How can someone else's feelings be easily transformed into his own? After all, Jiang Yuyao, this sister, occupies too large a place in his heart.
Jiang Jinzhao wanted to argue, but he knew in his heart that although these words were sharp, they were also the truth, and he could not refute them after all.
Jiang Yuyao forced a bitter smile. "Indeed, Sister Songyi, please don't be angry anymore. Big Brother isn't neglecting you. On the contrary, Aunt and Mother both favor us, but Big Brother pays extra attention to me."
A trace of comfort passed across Jiang Jinzhao's face, and he thought that Yuyao was more sensible.
"Sister Songyi, you've been wandering the countryside, so I'm sure you've never had the experience of riding a horse. I'm in a similar situation. Although I was born in the mansion, my father never allowed me to ride because I was frail and sickly. Over the years, I've taken countless precious medicinal herbs to gradually recover, but this is my first time trying horseback riding, and I still need your patience and guidance."
While Jiang Yuyao mentioned the similarities between the two, she cleverly revealed between the lines the Marquis's family's many years of love and care for her.
Jiang Songyi just said "hmm" softly.
"It's exactly the same. You can't ride a horse because you're overprotected, and I can't ride a horse because the Liao family never gave me such an opportunity. Are you trying to provoke my anger this way?"
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