Chapter 371 My Prince is a Love-Obsessed Man
Atop her thick, black hair was a simple, lustrous white jade crown, which, far from being monotonous, exuded a noble and elegant air. Prince Rui had never paid much attention to his appearance, but at this moment he felt that the jade crown added a great deal of radiance to him.
"Your Highness, the Marquis of Chengen has sent someone to invite you to dine."
Qingyan's voice came, and Prince Rui's gaze lingered on the mirror for a moment before he got up. Because training ended late, dinner was also served late. However, Marquis Chengen had made ample preparations; although the place was remote, Marquis Chengen had brought in a lot of fresh ingredients, so dinner was quite sumptuous.
When Jiang Yu saw Prince Rui wearing the jade crown she had given him, she felt an indescribable sweetness in her heart, and she wore a smile throughout the entire dinner.
Lying in bed that night, Jiang Yu reflected on her feelings over the past few days and thought that love was a strange thing. It could make a composed person flustered and a solitary person yearn for companionship. Before, she clearly felt that romantic love was a burden, but now, with someone on her mind, she felt a strange sweetness.
Jiang Yu suddenly understood what love-struck people were like. When you like someone or love someone, you are easily captivated by that person and tend to consider things from their perspective. If that person is weak-willed and lacks principles, they might do some incomprehensible things because of love.
Will I become a hopeless romantic?
After asking that question, Jiang Yu chuckled. She was calmly analyzing how someone with a "love-obsessed" mindset could become one.
After making a self-deprecating remark, she closed her eyes and went to sleep. Meanwhile, in Prince Rui's tent not far away, Qingyan was reporting to her master what treasures were in Prince Rui's treasury, and then analyzing whether they were suitable for the Duke of Chu.
Qingyan didn't know the term "love-obsessed." If she did, she would definitely shout, "My prince is love-obsessed!"
Qingyan's mouth was dry from talking, and he couldn't help but complain inwardly. He said with a bitter face, "Your Highness, there are too many things in the storeroom. This servant's brain is not good enough to remember them all."
Upon hearing this, Prince Rui paused slightly, realizing that he had been too hasty in giving all the good things to his beloved because he was too excited.
"Yes, I understand. You may leave."
"Yes." Qingyan ran away like a rabbit. Prince Rui thought about his actions and couldn't help but shake his head with a smile, but he didn't think there was anything wrong with it.
For the next two days, the training intensity arranged by Marquis Chengen was even greater, leaving Jiang Yu and Prince Rui with almost no opportunities to be alone together. However, even when they were alone, Jiang Yu was too exhausted to be in the mood for romance.
However, the effect was outstanding. Jiang Yu was exceptionally skilled in using the bullets, and her accuracy, speed, and distance of throwing were all quite good.
She returned to the city with Prince Rui and Ning Yunchuan. Once inside the manor, she went to her bedroom and lay down on the bed, sleeping soundly for days. When she woke up, it was already dark.
Dongshuang helped her get up and dressed, saying, "These days, the Third Miss's maid Qing'er often goes out of the mansion, and the Third Miss seems to be a little different from usual."
Jiang Yu frowned slightly after hearing this, "What did Mother say?"
"Madam has already ordered an investigation, but there are still no results." Dong Shuang glanced at Jiang Yu, looking hesitant. Jiang Yu glanced at her, "Speak."
"Yes." Dongshuang replied immediately and seriously, "When the nannies in the backyard were chatting, they said that after the old Duke passed away, the Third Miss often cried. They said that the Third Miss was already of marriageable age, and after observing three years of mourning for the old Duke, she would definitely be past the age of marriage. I was thinking, did the Third Miss have an affair with someone?"
Jiang Yu hummed in agreement but said nothing. If her third younger sister, Jiang Ling, really had an affair, and that person's character and family background were acceptable, well, she wouldn't stop it.
At this moment, Xia He walked over and presented a letter with both hands, "It was sent by the Embroidered Uniform Guard."
Jiang Yu took the book, quickly skimmed through it, and then a cold smile appeared on her face. The Prime Minister and the Earl of Qingshan wanted Yan Fengxi, the eldest granddaughter of Grand Tutor Yan, to become the Crown Princess, but Grand Tutor Yan refused. Now it was time to see how Grand Tutor Yan would strategize with the Earl of Qingshan and the Prime Minister.
"Has Mother had dinner?" Jiang Yu asked.
Dongshuang checked the time. "It shouldn't be yet."
"I'm going to have dinner with my mother." Jiang Yu walked out and soon arrived at Lu Yifang's courtyard.
The maid was setting the table when Lu Yifang saw her coming and said with a smile, "Perfect timing, let's have dinner together."
"I just came to my mother's for a free meal." Jiang Yu smiled as she walked to the dining table and sat down, with Lu Yifang sitting next to her.
After eating for a while, Lu Yifang brought up the matter of the third young lady, Jiang Ling, saying, "These past few months, Jiang Ling has gone to offer incense three times a month, saying it's to pray for your grandfather's well-being. I even praised her for her filial piety and gave her quite a few gifts."
But this month, Jiang Ling's maid has been leaving the manor more frequently. Once, she was even caught sneaking out through the back door, so I suspected something might be wrong with Jiang Ling.
"Hmm," Jiang Yu said in a nonchalant tone, "Investigate what really happened. If she is dating a boyfriend, see what kind of person he is. If he is generally acceptable, you can teach him a lesson and tell the girls in your family not to follow her example, and then you will give in to her wishes."
"Hmph, what kind of good person is a man who secretly engages in sexual relations with women?" Lu Yifang sneered.
Jiang Yu had no feelings for her half-sisters, and they were all adults who had made choices and had to bear the consequences. However, this kind of trend could not be tolerated, so even if Jiang Ling was allowed to marry that man, she couldn't let her have it too easy.
After all, ancient society is different from modern society. If one woman in a family has a bad reputation, it will be difficult for the other girls to get married.
"You can handle it as you see fit," Jiang Yu said casually, then added, "Grandfather has been gone for a while now. Let the eligible girls in the family get engaged."
During the mourning period, descendants cannot get married, but they can get engaged.
Lu Yifang sighed, "I'm looking into it right now. I originally thought that one of your aunt's illegitimate sons would be a good match for Jiang Ling, and I was planning to mention it to your aunt in the next couple of days. But now I think we should wait and see."
Jiang Yu nodded. At this moment, Granny Feng lifted the curtain and quickly entered. She looked at Lu Yifang with a serious expression, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
"Just say what you have to say," Lu Yifang said.
"Yes," said Granny Feng in a solemn tone, "the Third Miss may be pregnant."
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