In reality, Jiang Shu didn't want to end this feast of choosing clothes so quickly. It was just that Jiang Songyi's inner voice, like the noisy chirping of cicadas, kept lingering in her ears: [When will this long selection process end?]
When Jiang Shu was young, she was also obsessed with gorgeous clothes and often spent hours in front of the mirror trying out different outfits.
But as the years passed, those bright and eye-catching clothes no longer suited her. She could only wear calm and deep clothes every day, and gradually lost her passion for dressing up.
Now, facing Jiang Songyi who can look stylish in any clothes, Jiang Shu seems to have found her younger self and enjoys the fun of choosing clothes.
Jiang Qinghe and Jiang Qingzhi joined in the middle, and at this moment they were laughing softly with their hands covering their mouths.
Jiang Qinghe's smile was as gentle as a spring breeze. "Only you, Songyi, can tolerate mother's capricious temper and accompany her to try on clothes for such a long time. We sisters can't stand it anymore."
Jiang Qingmo was blunt: "It's mainly because my mother's taste is really not flattering. My sisters and I don't want her to dress us up. However, no matter how Songyi dresses, she can always show a different style."
Jiang Shu glanced at her coldly, her tone tinged with disdain: "It's because you lack patience. Look at Song Yi, how docile and lovely she is."
Jiang Songyi pretended to be innocent, her fingers gently stroking the gold beads Jiang Shu had just given her. The beads were delicate and smooth, yet felt heavy in her hands.
[Alas, I am helpless. Auntie, you really gave me too much.]
Although Jiang Shu has ordinary vision and limited appreciation, her wealth is extremely abundant.
At the Yongding Marquis's mansion, Jiang Yuyao's true identity had been revealed. Everyone in the mansion knew she was merely the illegitimate daughter of Marquis Chansi, and they cast a disdainful gaze upon her. The servants whispered that if she had not been granted imperial marriage to the Fourth Prince as a concubine and enjoyed the protection of the many young masters in the mansion, she would have been expelled by the Marquis's wife long ago.
Liao Xianxian watched helplessly as the expenses of Weiyang Garden were continuously cut, and all the delicacies and rare treasures inside and outside the mansion were sent to Tayue Garden. She felt more and more deeply that Jiang Yuyao had lost her power, and Jiang Songyi was the most favored and brightest star in the Yongding Marquis's mansion.
This reality aroused Liao Xianxian's ambition. She longed to return to Jiang Songyi's arms, to live in the magnificent Tayue Garden, and to enjoy the same noble treatment as Jiang Songyi.
Therefore, Liao Xianxian has been frequently traveling back and forth to Tayue Garden these days, trying to convince Jiang Songyi to recall her. However, the maids at Tayue Garden seem to view her as a potential threat and avoid her as much as possible, not even allowing her to set foot in the garden. She can hardly even find Jiang Songyi!
Liao Xianxian naturally didn't dare let Jiang Yuyao know about these schemes, so she just pretended to Jiang Yuyao that she was going to collect intelligence for her.
Jiang Yuyao's eyes were as cold as ice as she glanced at Liao Xianxian. "So, what news did you get?"
"In Stepping Moon Garden, there are many adorable rabbits. It's said that these rabbits were a precious gift from the Marquis to Jiang Songyi. Everyone says that the rabbit heads cooked with spicy seasoning have a unique flavor that's mouth-watering. Jiang Songyi's personal maid, Xiang Zhu, has a passion for cooking. Upon learning of this, the Marquis's wife specially ordered a small, exquisite kitchen built in Stepping Moon Garden so that she could meticulously care for the young lady's diet. The Second Young Master even invited a skilled cook from Taibai Tower to step into Stepping Moon Garden and teach her culinary secrets. This cook's skills far surpass those of the other chefs in the mansion, and the three Jiang Qingzhi sisters have become regulars at Stepping Moon Garden. The food they enjoy is truly top-notch, with delicacies like bear paws and horse meat, as well as..."
Liao Xianxian recalled the delicious delicacies she enjoyed every day in Tayue Garden, and her mouth watered with saliva.
Jiang Yuyao was annoyed by her incessant chatter. "Besides eating, what else can you think about? Has Weiyang Garden treated you so badly that you can only think about eating?"
Liao Xianxian stammered, "But I've never tasted such delicacies as bear paws and horse meat in Weiyang Garden..."
Jiang Yuyao's eyes suddenly became gloomy and cold, "Are you implying that I'm not as favored as Jiang Songyi?"
Liao Xianxian thought to herself that this was indeed the truth, but on the surface she kept shaking her head like a rattle.
"My eldest brother will naturally hunt for me delicacies such as bear paws and horse meat during the summer seedling season. If my third brother were here, he could deliver these delicacies to me at any time." Jiang Yuyao thought so in her heart and added a few words to the letter to Jiang Yihan.
Her third brother Jiang Dinglian has been sent to guard the border for some time. She misses him more and more, and she longs for him to return soon to provide her with a solid support.
"You go back and forth to Tayue Garden every day. Is this the only news you have heard?"
Jiang Yuyao's eyes swept over her with a sharp gaze like ice.
Liao Xianxian couldn't help but feel a surge of fear. "No, there's one more thing. Tomorrow, Jiang Shu plans to take Jiang Songyi to the peony banquet at the Princess Linchuan's residence. The banquet at the Princess's residence will surely be filled with delicious delicacies. Yuyao, if you go, can you take me with you as well? I promise to follow your instructions and keep a close eye on Jiang Songyi. After all, she and I grew up together, and she has no suspicion of me."
Liao Xianxian knew that Jiang Yuyao had always been critical of her, believing her to be unworthy and unfit for important positions. However, she stayed with Jiang Yuyao primarily to gain information about Jiang Songyi. After all, she had grown up with Jiang Songyi and knew her habits well.
Jiang Yuyao's expression became increasingly ugly.
She didn't even receive the invitation to the peony banquet at Princess Linchuan's mansion.
Even Jiang Shu, a divorced woman, received this distinguished invitation, but she, the concubine of the Fourth Prince personally appointed by the Emperor, was actually omitted.
It was obvious that Jiang Shu was behind this.
Ever since Jiang Shu's divorce, the noble families and dignitaries tacitly stopped inviting her and her daughter to their banquets and elegant gatherings.
Princess Linchuan was known for her kindness and generosity, and it was no doubt due to their former study-mateship that she invited Jiang Shu and allowed her to bring along the daughter of the Yongding Marquisate. However, upon learning that she was Hao Ren's concubine, Jiang Shu felt a dislike for her and deliberately excluded her by bringing only her own daughters and Jiang Songyi.
Jiang Yuyao thought to herself that the Fourth Prince had a close relationship with Princess Linchuan's only son, Su Sheng, and he would definitely appear at the grand peony banquet.
She had not met the Fourth Prince for a long time, and this flower banquet was undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Therefore, she had to find a way to attend this Peony Banquet no matter what!
Jiang Shu had no intention of taking her along, so Jiang Yuyao decided to plan it on her own.
She wants her appearance to be like a blooming peony, stunning and unforgettable!
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