Chapter 195 Something is wrong
It was already late afternoon when I returned to Jiang Mansion from Zhaoning Palace.
As soon as Jiang Fei entered the gate, Jiang Chengjin walked out of the main hall and the two met face to face.
"Brother." Jiang Fei nodded as a greeting.
She hadn't seen Jiang Chengjin for a long time. This man went out early and came back late, hanging out with his bad friends all day long. It was rare for him to come home before 3:00 p.m.
"Yeah." Jiang Chengjin responded and said, "You're back from outside now, where have you been?"
Jiang Fei smiled at him but did not answer.
Jiang Chengjin understood immediately. His family had warned him that things were different now because Jiang Rufei had King Zhaoning behind her and he couldn't afford to offend her.
Jiang Chengjin quickly put on a smile, "Second sister is becoming more and more promising now. Even King Zhaoning is very fond of you."
"Brother, is there anything I can help you with?" Jiang Fei asked politely.
Jiang Chengjin casually walked to Jiang Fei's side and said, "It's nothing serious. I just asked casually because I'm your brother and I don't care about you enough."
Jiang Fei smiled and said, "Since everything is fine, I'll go back to the courtyard first."
"Wait a minute, second sister!" Jiang Chengjin rubbed his hands together, a flattering smile on his face. "Actually... I do have an unwelcome request."
Jiang Fei raised an eyebrow and looked at him, "Oh?"
"Let's talk inside. Let's talk inside."
Jiang Fei followed Jiang Chengjin into the side hall calmly. As soon as they sat down, Jiang Chengjin couldn't wait to get closer.
"Look... I've been an official in the court for all these years, but I've never been given a high position. My influence is insignificant, and I have a lot of ambitions but nowhere to display them. Now that Second Sister is on good terms with Prince Zhaoning, why don't you... put in a few good words for me?"
Jiang Fei asked, "Brother, do you mean to ask that prince to arrange an official position for you?"
"That's right!" Jiang Chengjin nodded repeatedly, "With your status as a prince, just a word from you can make me rise to prominence."
Jiang Fei laughed, "It seems that big brother is quite concerned about state affairs."
"It's just so-so." Jiang Chengjin smiled awkwardly and said, "If it doesn't work out, I don't need a high position, even a less busy and stable position that can give my brother a proper place to go."
Jiang Fei looked at him with a half-smile: "Brother, if you really care about government affairs, why not go to the government office more often and go to the gambling house less often? I believe you will be promoted soon."
Jiang Chengjin's face froze. "What are you talking about? Am I doing this for myself? If I become a high-ranking official, you'll also be proud, right? If you marry into the palace in the future, I will be your strongest backing. Otherwise, who will support you?"
"I will neither marry into the palace nor need your support." Jiang Fei looked at him, "You should take care of yourself first."
After saying that, he stood up and left.
Jiang Chengjin was so angry that his face turned blue. If he wasn't afraid of King Zhaoning, he would have to teach this girl a lesson today about respect for seniority.
"Are you my only sister? I'm going to look for Rulin!"
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Two days later, Wei Ciying left Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, changed carriages twice along the way, and walked a short distance before arriving at the agreed place.
She chose this place, firstly to avoid being seen, and secondly to facilitate an ambush.
Wei Ciying got off the carriage and looked around. This place was surrounded by mountains on two sides, with a stream flowing on one side, and only a small path connecting them. It was easy to defend but difficult to attack, and it was a good place to set an ambush.
There was already a person sitting in the thatched hut.
Wei Ciying approached slowly. The man had his back to her, his posture was as straight as a pine tree, and his hair was tied up with a jade hairpin. It was Jiang Linyuan.
Hearing the footsteps, Jiang Linyuan turned around. His face was still as handsome as before, which made Wei Ciying feel dazed for a moment.
"Ci Ying."
Wei Ciying suppressed the panic in her heart and smiled at him, "Long time no see."
Jiang Linyuan nodded, "The last time we met, I hadn't thought about the past yet, and I thought you and I didn't know each other."
Wei Ciying's fingertips trembled slightly. Wasn't this questioning why she pretended to be a stranger that day? Fortunately, she had already thought of an excuse.
"When we parted ways, we agreed not to see each other again in this life. When we meet again, we will be strangers." Wei Ciying turned away, "I thought I would never see you again in this life."
Jiang Linyuan looked at her figure with a complicated look in his eyes, "I also thought I wouldn't survive."
Wei Ciying's eyes were slightly red. "What happened? What made you like this? I heard you were poisoned and fell off a cliff. Did you encounter any enemies?"
Jiang Fei squatted in the woods on the hillside and watched. She was only two or three feet away from here, but unfortunately the wind was against her. She could not hear anything except the wind passing through the forest.
Jiang Fei anxiously tugged at the sleeve of the person next to her and asked in a low voice, "What are they saying? Can you hear me?"
Even though Pei Jing had excellent hearing, it was difficult for him to hear clearly against the wind. He could only vaguely hear some words, and by piecing them together he could roughly understand what was said.
Pei Jing leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Wei Ciying mentioned the poisoning and the fall from the cliff to test whether Jiang Linyuan remembered the past."
"What did Jiang Linyuan say?" Jiang Fei nervously grasped Pei Jing's sleeve, staring at the two people in the straw hut without blinking.
Pei Jing listened attentively, "Jiang Linyuan said that he only remembered one thing, and it seemed to be a woman."
Jiang Fei saw Wei Ciying's expression change, "Are you going to show your hand?"
Pei Jing held her wrist and signaled her to be quiet, but Wei Ciying suddenly reached out and hugged Jiang Linyuan.
Pei Jing's eyes darkened: "Something's wrong."
"What did they say?"
Pei Jing shook his head, and the whispers between the two people in the hug could not be heard at all.
"Is Wei Ciying going to attack him when he's off guard?" Jiang Fei frowned and saw Jiang Linyuan froze for a moment, then raised his hands to hug Wei Ciying's back.
"No, I get it."
Pei Jing turned his head to look at her and saw the same answer in Jiang Fei's eyes, "Wei Ciying is not planning to attack Jiang Linyuan today."
Jiang Fei nodded and approached him, saying, "She probably wasn't completely sure she could kill Jiang Linyuan today. After all, it was their first time, and Jiang Linyuan would definitely be wary of her, which would expose her. Today was probably just a test."
The two continued to look at the straw hut. Jiang Linyuan patted Wei Ciying on the back and said, "Although I don't remember why we separated, nor do I remember how I was poisoned and fell off the cliff, I do remember that we had an unforgettable memory."
Wei Ciying felt relieved. As long as Jiang Linyuan didn't remember, she would have the opportunity to regain control of the situation.
Wei Ciying gently pushed Jiang Linyuan away, tears glistening in her eyes. "My family has already arranged a marriage for me. It's the Emperor's gift, and there's absolutely no reason to disobey. You're a man of the Jianghu, free and easy, but I'm trapped in the Marquis' Mansion, with no control over my own affairs. Everything in the past was just a mirage. Just assume we're not meant to be together."
Jiang Linyuan lowered his eyes, and Wei Ciying continued, "You are still alive because of God's mercy. Although I don't know who harmed you, I want to remind you to be careful of someone."
"Who?" Jiang Linyuan's eyes moved.
In the forest, Jiang Fei smiled and said, "It must be me."
"Second Miss Jiang?" Jiang Linyuan asked doubtfully.
Wei Ciying said, "That's right. This person appears innocent on the surface, but in reality, she's very scheming. I was tricked by her before. Do you remember the time we met again?"
Jiang Linyuan nodded, and Wei Ciying continued, "That time when I left the capital to report the news, I wanted her to cover it up for me. She agreed on the surface, but she deliberately showed up in the capital to let everyone know I was not there. I regarded her as a sister, but she stabbed me in the back."
Wei Ciying pretended to wipe away her tears. "I know her family background isn't as good as mine, so maybe she feels a little disappointed. As time goes by, maybe... I don't blame her, but you have to be more careful. I'm afraid she'll take her anger out on you because she holds a grudge against me. You must be careful."
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