Gao Youlan clicked her tongue twice. "Sister Jiang, look at those flowers. They seem to know someone is watching them, and they've lowered their heads shyly."
Jiang Wei softly hummed in agreement. "That pot of pink butterfly flowers, those butterflies look like they're really about to fly away, so lifelike."
Jiang Wei and Gao Youlan looked at the flowers in front of them and sighed.
"The gardeners in the Prince's mansion are really amazing. They made these flowers bloom so beautifully, even more delicate than flowers in spring."
Jiang Wei had barely finished speaking when that annoying voice rang in her ears.
"Sister, how can you sit here? Even if you are familiar with Miss Gao, you shouldn't be sitting here. Our seats should be behind these girls. Come back with me now."
My father said that no matter how much you want something, you can't lose your manners when you're out in public. Besides, you've just been jilted at an engagement, you shouldn't be going out in the first place. Since you're here, you should behave yourself.
Jiang Maorou spoke with heartfelt sincerity. She seemed to be deliberately lowering her voice, but in reality, everyone around her could hear her.
Those girls who were already of higher status than Jiang Wei had always adhered to propriety and refrained from arguing with her. Now that Jiang Rou had spoken up so sensibly, they hoped that Jiang Wei herself could be more sensible and go sit in her own seat.
The people sitting next to Jiang Wei had slight smiles on their lips, but no real smiles, and just stared straight at her.
Hopefully, she'll be sensible and won't make them waste their breath.
Hong Xinyue's posture and gaze remained unchanged; only a slight smile appeared on her lips.
Although the Marquis of Chang'an's mansion had fallen into decline, it was still a marquis's mansion, so Princess Shen still arranged for her to be in a slightly forward position.
Song Fangfang sat not far from Jiang Wei and the others, looking at Jiang Wei with disdain and mocking her: "Just because you played with the daughter of the Imperial Censor for a while, you think you're different. You can't even recognize reality anymore, and you can't tell who's superior."
Jiang Rou patiently continued to persuade her, "Sister, why don't you come back and sit with me? This place really isn't suitable for you."
"If you know what's good for you, hurry up and leave. Don't embarrass yourself here." Song Fangfang was very pleased to see everyone looking at Jiang Wei with hostility.
"I really want to hit them, but there are male customers around," Gao Youlan said through gritted teeth to Jiang Wei.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wei's lips curled up involuntarily, her smile as gentle as a newly blossoming flower bud, bright and charming, making one want to share the same smile with her.
"What? The Marquis's residence is so close to the front, why didn't she invite you to sit with her? I thought you two were very close, but it turns out you're not that close after all." Jiang Wei asked with a bright smile.
She no longer cares about these two clowns, so they can no longer harm her.
"Alas... there's really no way around it. Miss Gao and I hit it off immediately and can't be separated for a while. If you don't like it or can't stand it, then you should go back to your residence first. After all, I came here with an invitation from the Princess Consort of Shen. I wonder who you came with?"
"Did you come as the wife of the Marquis's heir? Then why aren't you sitting with the Marquis's daughter?"
Jiang Wei's words had a double meaning, implying that the Marquis of Chang'an's mansion had not yet come to propose marriage, and also implying that Song Fangfang did not take her seriously at all.
"Stop trying to sow discord. The position was arranged by Princess Shen, how could I possibly make that decision?" Song Fangfang replied.
"Oh? Was it arranged by Princess Consort Shen? Does the young lady of the Marquis's mansion find it unreasonable?" Jiang Wei said sarcastically.
The noble lady realized what Jiang Wei's words meant and understood that her seat had been arranged by the Princess Consort of Shen.
No one will willingly take a beating forever, and Jiang Wei will no longer give in to them.
The woman standing to the side was already fed up with the noise. She had been enjoying the flowers, her heart as colorful as the flowers, and she was in a wonderful mood, but the noise from them ruined it.
"It's just a seat, it doesn't matter where you sit. Why make a fuss just because your seat is in the back? It's just an unnecessary disturbance."
The girl waved her hands to both sides, and seeing that Jiang Rou didn't move, she said, "You're blocking my way. Otherwise, you can sit in my seat."
Jiang Rou had no choice but to bite her lip and leave.
Xiao Qi looked over when Jiang Rou called out to Jiang Wei. Because of his high position, he could see Jiang Wei from above the flower wall.
He caught a glimpse of Jiang Wei's smile; it was a bright, clean smile without any hint of ingratiation, one he hadn't seen in a long time.
Jiang Wei's smile touched his heart, and Xiao Qi unconsciously smiled along with her.
"Aunt, whose daughter is that young lady?" Xiao Qi asked across Prince Shen.
Xiao Zhan was already in a very bad mood when Xiao Qi looked at Jiang Weixiao.
Now that Xiao Qi is openly inquiring about who Jiang Wei is, Xiao Zhan's already expressionless face becomes even more frosty.
It was completely out of place in this warm, spring-like room, but rather perfectly in line with the cold winter outside.
Princess Consort Shen answered truthfully.
So it was her. Xiao Qi's smile widened. When he learned that Jiang Wei had broken off the engagement, he had already considered whether to take Jiang Wei as his concubine and keep the Chen family's wealth in his hands.
Over the years, Xiao Qi has been secretly doing business. Ordinary businesses don't earn much, and he wanted to get his hands on high-profit businesses, but he couldn't do them or even get involved.
The Chen family, however, was thriving. Their businesses spanned the entire Great Xiao Kingdom and extended to other countries as well.
Now he has decided to take Jiang Wei as his concubine. Such a delicate and pleasing woman would be nice to have by his side.
Moreover, she also has a maternal grandfather who is the richest man in the country.
Xiao Qi's smile deepened, and Xiao Zhan's face grew colder.
Xiao Qi felt a chill beside him, which made his arms feel cold. He turned around and looked at the window to make sure it was closed.
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