When these words were spoken, both Madam Jiang and Mrs. Xu were surprised and turned their eyes to Su Sheng.
Even Jiang Songyi herself was stunned by Su Sheng's remarks. She knew that Su Sheng's words were just nonsense, but she didn't expect that this former little bully would become so shameless and could even say such a shameless thing in such a high-sounding way.
Gu Zheyuan narrowed his narrow, almond-shaped eyes slightly and asked playfully, "Oh? Sweetheart?"
Ji Cheng remained expressionless as he asked calmly, "Haven't you always been in love with Miss Yuyao?"
Jiang Songyi's eyes flickered as he looked at Ji Cheng thoughtfully.
At this moment, has Ji Cheng already colluded with Jiang Yuyao? If it weren't for Jiang Yuyao's face, why would he care about who Su Sheng fell in love with?
"That's right, I've long been tired of those delicacies from the mountains and the sea, and now I just like this bit of wild game from the countryside. Think about it, if I didn't really love her, how could I condescend to be her follower willingly? All this is because of the saying 'A beautiful lady is a gentleman's dream'." Su Sheng's self-promotion seemed to make more and more sense, and he was even almost moved by his own "deep affection", as if he was the greatest lover of all time.
[Village game? Humph, believe it or not, I will stew you into a real game dish right now and let you taste the feeling of being owned!]
Jiang Songyi coldly exposed his lie: "You are willing to serve me, isn't it because you lost to me in the archery contest?"
In front of so many witnesses, Su Sheng couldn't argue: "You only understand the surface, but haven't touched the essence."
Ji Cheng nodded slightly, his tone firm: "I will report this matter to His Majesty truthfully."
Su Sheng disagreed, with a hint of sarcasm on his face: "You Jinyiwei, do you have to bother the emperor with even the most trivial matters?"
Madam Jiang sternly rebuked him, "Mr. Su, a woman's reputation is of paramount importance. You are so careless and unfounded. Aren't you afraid of ruining my granddaughter's lifelong happiness in the future?"
Su Sheng didn't care at all, and said in a frivolous tone, "Old Madam, don't worry. Jiang Songyi's reputation has already been damaged. Add to that the Fourth Prince's disparagement and neglect, and I'm afraid it will be difficult for her to find a suitable partner. If she really has no one interested, I don't mind marrying her home."
The more Su Sheng talked about it, the more he felt that this idea was feasible.
He knew full well that he was not lucky enough to have a peerless beauty like Miss Yuyao. However, if he could take Jiang Songyi into his arms and have her serve him for life, it would not only wash away the shame of having her as a servant today, but would also bring him an indescribable pleasure!
The old lady was shocked after hearing this.
However, on second thought, Su Sheng came from a prominent family. He was the son of Princess Linchuan and the Minister of War. His family background was extraordinary, and he was handsome. He and Song Yi were a perfect match, and he seemed to be a rare and good son-in-law.
In addition, this young man is not completely without feelings for Song Yi, but seems a little dull and does not know how to express it.
Jiang Songyi decisively pushed Su Sheng in front of Gu Zheyuan and Ji Cheng, "If Master Su had drunk a few fewer glasses at the banquet, he might not have been so drunk. As his master, I have no objection to you taking him here to sober him up."
Gu Zheyuan chuckled, a hint of teasing in his eyes: "I look forward to seeing you, Master Su, at any time. However, Miss Jiang, the purpose of my trip is to find you."
Su Sheng's heart suddenly tightened and then quickly relaxed. When he heard that the visitor was looking for Jiang Songyi, a gloating smile involuntarily appeared on the corner of his mouth, but then a trace of worry shrouded his heart like a shadow.
Of course, he was not really worried about Jiang Songyi's safety. His inner monologue was more about anxiety. If Jiang Songyi was really imprisoned, would the aftermath affect him?
Gu Zheyuan turned his gaze to Jiang Songyi. His almond-shaped eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a deep, scrutinizing light.
The powerful families and their relatives feared the Western Factory and the Embroidered Uniform Guard as if they were snakes and scorpions, but the eldest daughter of the Yongding Marquis's Mansion seemed to know nothing about this. Her eyes revealed neither fear nor disgust, nor was she overly flattering. She didn't even regard Gu Zheyuan as a eunuch. In her eyes, he was just an ordinary person like Su Sheng.
Perhaps she had never heard of those sensational rumors.
Gu Zheyuan slowly pulled out a sachet embroidered with a lotus pattern. This was the same one that Yongding Hou had taken from Jiang Songyi earlier. It was filled with Gu-inducing incense. His narrow, almond-shaped eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at her closely. "Miss Jiang, is this yours?"
Ji Cheng spoke sternly from the side, his tone imbued with undeniable seriousness: "This matter involves serious implications. The belongings brought by the wives of officials entering the palace are carefully registered at the palace gate. Miss Jiang, please think twice before answering. If you lie, you will probably be brought to the Western Factory with that eunuch for investigation."
Ji Cheng has always been a taciturn person and rarely reminds others.
As soon as these words came out, Jiang Songyi and Gu Zheyuan couldn't help but look at him in surprise.
"Hasn't Ji Cheng always been obedient to Jiang Yuyao? Considering the conflict between Jiang Yuyao and me—the two real and fake daughters—and the notoriety surrounding me for pushing her into the water twice, Ji Cheng should be even more hostile to me than Gu Zheyuan. But why is it that Gu Zheyuan is the one who's challenging me now, and Ji Cheng is the one who's reminding me?"
Jiang Songyi felt that Ji Cheng's attitude towards her was extremely different both in the past life and in this life. Behind this, there must be a clue that she has not yet known.
Deep in the eerie palace, the Imperial Guards are tasked with protecting the innocent, while those in the shadows of the Western Factory wield their brutal claws against the innocent.
His voice was sharp yet gentle, tinged with sarcasm. "Miss Jiang, are you prepared to explain the origins of this Gu-attracting incense in detail here, or are you willing to follow me back to the West Factory to investigate?"
Jiang Songyi's expression remained unchanged as she calmly weaved a lie: "Although I brought this sachet into the palace, it does not belong to me."
Gu Zheyuan raised his eyebrows and asked in confusion, "Oh? Then who is the owner of this sachet?"
Jiang Songyi shirked responsibility without hesitation: "It belongs to my father, the Marquis of Yongding. He asked me to bring it into the palace."
"I can't possibly reveal the secrets of my past life, can I? So, dear father, you should just take the blame!"
Xu felt that there was nothing wrong with Jiang Songyi's plan.
Old Madam Jiang sighed secretly and thought: Forget it, son, you have already ended Songyi's life with your own hands in your previous life, so let her go this time.
Gu Zheyuan's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a bit of sharpness.
Jiang Songyi's eyes widened, their gaze filled with innocence. "Ah? Didn't you get this sachet from my father? Didn't he admit that he asked me to bring it into the palace?"
Jiang Songyi's eyes were full of hurt, like an innocent daughter who was betrayed by her father and pushed to the edge of a knife.
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