Chapter 129 Conflict
The afterglow of the setting sun faded and the sky darkened.
Jiang Yuzhu was about to go out with a few maids when Liang An came running over breathlessly: "Madam, thank you for giving me the sweet-scented osmanthus cake. It's sweet but not greasy, and the taste is very authentic."
Then, Liang An handed over a package and said mysteriously, "The master wants to meet you at the magpie bridge when the moon is high above the willow trees and you wear a mask."
When Jiang Yuzhu opened the package, several maids exclaimed in unison.
The mask is made of gold foil, as thin as paper, with several hollow carvings in the middle, and it is obvious that it was made with great care.
"Liang An, thank the master for me."
Jiang Yuzhu glanced at the sky and saw that it was still early for the agreed time, so she reserved a private room on the first floor and prepared to go over and say hello to her sisters first.
As soon as I went out, I met a man and a horse blocking the door.
The man was wearing a feather mask with long feathers inserted symmetrically on both sides near his ears, which looked quite funny.
Princess Yutan took off her mask and asked, "Yuzhu, is your second brother here?"
During the Chinese Valentine's Day, engaged men and women would meet under the Magpie Bridge to relieve their lovesickness. But Jiang Huaiqing was different and challenged her to a duel.
Princess Yutan first went to Jiang Mansion, but found it empty-handed, so she went straight to Xie Mansion.
Jiang Yuzhu shook her head and said, "My second brother is not at home? Then why don't you go to the first floor and have a cup of tea."
Princess Yutan dismounted, handed the reins to a servant in the Jiang residence, and got into the carriage with Jiang Yuzhu.
"Yuzhu, don't you see the change in me?"
In the carriage, Princess Yutan fiddled with the mask very unnaturally, stroking the feathers very gently.
Jiang Yuzhu pursed her lips and smiled, "I thought the mask was a bit novel, and it's not sold in the shop."
I guess this design won’t sell.
Soon, Princess Yutan explained to Jiang Yuzhu: "Of course, this is a gift from your second brother."
After saying that, Princess Yutan showed a hint of shyness on her face, and decided to beat Jiang Huaiqing less harshly later.
Jiang Yuzhu laughed dryly: "What about the two feathers in front?"
It's best to pull it out, otherwise it will look a bit abrupt.
Princess Yutan's expression softened a lot, and she stroked the feathers: "Yuzhu, didn't you see? This is red hair. Your second brother plucked it specially to make a mask for me."
Jiang Huaiqing treats Honghong as a relative, and the fact that he took the initiative to pluck her hair shows that he cares more about the gifts he gives.
A gift of goose feathers from a thousand miles away is worth its weight in sentiment.
Although the two were less than a thousand miles apart, Princess Yutan still felt the affection.
After hearing this, Jiang Yuzhu quietly hid the mask given by Xie Zhao and replaced it with the Koi mask.
By the time we reached the main street of the capital, it was already dark. The lights on both sides of the street were exceptionally bright, and there were crowded crowds of people everywhere.
Since carriages couldn't pass, everyone had to walk.
"There's a snack street ahead. I heard that all the time-honored brands from hundreds of miles around have been invited to participate in the Hundred Flowers Festival!"
Princess Yutan received the news in advance, so she deliberately skipped dinner.
Suddenly, the crowd became agitated, and several women who were holding hands in front were pushed to the ground. Everyone screamed as they had never seen such a scene.
"What the hell are you yelling about? You are a bunch of country bumpkins who have never seen the world."
A disdainful voice was heard, and a richly dressed young lady walked in the middle, like the moon surrounded by stars. She pouted and glanced at the crowd casually.
The women who were pushed down were all ordinary people, and they dared not speak out but were angry.
Wherever the young lady went, the servants would lead the way first, and then she would walk slowly.
Princess Yutan snorted coldly and said, "I was wondering whose young lady was so grand, it turns out to be her!"
The lady was not wearing a mask. Jiang Yuzhu looked at her carefully but she didn't recognize her.
Princess Yutan pulled Jiang Yuzhu aside and whispered, "She is the Queen Mother's niece Xuan Yao. She has been raised in Jiangnan. She came to Beijing for the selection."
It was called a talent show, but in the end it was an internal decision.
If nothing unexpected happens, Miss Xuan is a popular candidate for the position of Queen.
Xuan Yao just arrived in Beijing a few days ago and went into the palace to accompany the Queen Mother. Princess Yutan met Xuan Yao.
"Miss Xuan has been spoiled since she was a child. She has a bad temper and often beats and scolds servants. With the support of the Queen Mother, she not only does not speak and act cautiously after entering the capital, but becomes even more arrogant."
In short, Xiao She would be in big trouble if he were to get entangled with such a woman.
Jiang Yuzhu glanced at the pomp and circumstance created by Xuan Yao and confirmed again: "You said Miss Xuan is confident, how does she compare with Wei Jing?"
In the capital, because of Wei's position as the Prime Minister, there are really few people who dare to directly challenge him.
Princess Yutan thought for a moment and said, "They are not easy to deal with. Xuan Yao is not only ruthless in public."
The Queen Mother had a maidservant who once taught the new Emperor Xiao She about personnel matters. As soon as Xuan Yao entered the palace, she found an excuse to bump into her and beat the maid to a crippling state.
It can be seen that he is cruel and intolerant.
"Yuzhu, even though we have no conflict of interest with her, it's still better to stay away from her."
Princess Yutan warned solemnly.
Jiang Yuzhu's eyes lit up, and she immediately had an idea in her mind. She pushed Princess Yutan and said, "Second sister-in-law, you go to the first floor and wait for Second Brother. I'll go first!"
Jiang Yuzhu only took Hong Xiu and Hong Jin with her and chased after Xuan Yao.
The two sides collided under the Magpie Bridge and conflict was inevitable.
Xuan Yao angrily said, "You blind dog, are you blind?"
Even if the person opposite her was dressed decently, Xuan Yao was not afraid at all. She was the niece of the Queen Mother and would sit on the throne of Queen in the future. She was the most noble woman in the world.
"Being blind is better than spewing shit all over your mouth. Who the hell do you think you are?"
Hong Jin got the signal and stepped forward.
Hong Xiu rushed to the opposite side without saying a word and slapped Xuan Yao's maid twice. Not satisfied with that, she slapped Xuan Yao again.
Xuan Yao stared at Hong Xiu's hand blankly, as if struck by lightning.
Xuan Yao had never been beaten in her life since she was a child, let alone slapped.
Including the servants brought by Xuan Yao, they were all stunned and completely unable to react.
Jiang Yuzhu was about to burst out laughing in her heart, but she had to keep her composure on the surface. She lowered her voice and said, "Shuxiang, Moyun, no matter how rude the other party is, it's because she is uneducated. You two must not lose your manners. Let's go!"
After Jiang Yuzhu finished speaking, she slipped into the crowd, and the two maids hurriedly followed her.
Staring at the backs of the master and servant as they left, Xuan Yao woke up as if from a dream and roared, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and chase them! How dare you hit me? I'm going to peel off her skin and pull out her tendons!"
Xuan Yao covered her face and screamed on the spot. Especially when she saw the expressions of the people around her who were enjoying the show, Xuan Yao became even more crazy.
After waiting for a long time, the person who had chased out came back frustratedly: "Miss, we didn't catch him."
The Beijing Hundred Flowers Festival was packed with people.
In half an hour the Goddess of Flowers would come to pray for blessings, and the people were waiting near the Magpie Bridge and refused to leave.
We have limited manpower and there is nothing we can do.
"Miss, although I don't know who the main messenger is, her maid is called Shuxiang Moyun, and I heard it clearly."
With the maid's name, it would be easy to find her.
"We will never let him go once we catch him!"
Xuan Yao covered her face, furious.
In the private room on the first floor, Jiang Yuzhu had changed into a dress and put on the mask given to her by Xie Zhao, preparing to keep her appointment.
Hong Jin stood aside, wanting to say something but stopping himself.
Jiang Yuzhu put on the bracelet and looked at herself in the mirror. She looked at Hong Jin and said, "Are you asking me why I don't call myself Wei Jing?"
She called herself Wei Jing and it was obvious that she was framed.
Xuan Yao comes from a noble family after all, so she shouldn't be so stupid.
"Leaking Wei Jing's maid out gives Xuan Yao a process to find someone. Xuan Yao will never doubt her judgment!"
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