In order to save face for her daughter, this time Mrs. Bai chose a large house that she had bought a long time ago and had it specially renovated. At first glance, Jiang Li had a confusing feeling of being in a Jiangnan garden.
I can't help but sigh, it's great to have money.
"Ms. Jiang, this way please."
After everyone entered the courtyard, the servants led them to the flower hall and tea room. Before Jiang Li could decide where to go, a little maid came forward and gestured for Jiang Li to go to the garden.
He is the Yong'an County Princess's man.
"Aunt Huang, I'm going with you." Gu Yuyan held Jiang Li's hand tightly, but Jiang Shengsheng did not follow her unusually. Instead, she walked towards the corridor in the opposite direction.
Jiang Li glanced at Mo Qi and whispered a few words into the child's ear. Gu Yuyan nodded and turned away with Miaomiao.
Quiet room.
"Yong'an greets the Third Prince."
The woman was a little surprised. In the past, this gentleman was known for being a playboy. It was more normal to see him in a restaurant or a casino than to see him here.
The man slowly stood up. He was wearing a pale purple embroidered robe with a jade belt around his waist. His dark eyebrows were like swords and his eyes were slightly narrowed. After a moment of silence, he said, "Have you, the county lady, met Jiang Li?"
Seeing the woman's surprised expression, Gu Yanheng chuckled a few times, turned around, sat on the armchair and waved the folding fan in his hand. This was the first time that Yong'an felt a great sense of oppression from the person in front of him.
"This is not your style, Yongan." Gu Yanheng was like a snake staring at its prey.
The woman lowered her head and thought for a while before saying, "Although the fallen flower has feelings, the flowing water is merciless. Yong'an has been making himself miserable for a long time. Now that he knows he can't win, why bother to embarrass himself again?"
"I didn't expect that you, the Princess of Yong'an County, would admit defeat," Gu Yanheng's eyes darkened. "If you can't win, you should try your best. What's more, you have me to help you."
"Your Highness...what do you mean?"
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About the time of an incense stick.
Jiang Li was eating cakes alone in the pavilion. When she was almost full, the Princess of Yong'an finally arrived.
"How's it going, Xiao Li'er? Are you satisfied with the Hundred Flowers Festival?"
The so-called Hundred Flowers Festival was actually a gathering to showcase everyone's talents under the guise of flower appreciation, and then select the most talented person in the capital. Now was not the time for the competition yet, so Jiang Li smiled politely and said, "Miss Bai Xue is indeed amazing. Look at this garden full of blooming flowers, it truly lives up to the name of the Hundred Flowers Festival."
"People are more beautiful than flowers. Although these flowers are beautiful, they are still far from the beauty of little Li'er."
Jiang Li frowned at the generous praise from the Princess of Yong'an County, glanced in the direction of the bamboo forest, and said with a smile, "This pavilion is quite ventilated. Princess, please feel free to speak directly if you have anything to say."
With a wave of her hand, the maid retreated to the side with a tactful look. The Princess of Yong'an rested her hands on the stone table and lazily looked at the woman in front of her. "I can tell at first sight that you are a smart person." She bent her index finger and rubbed her temple with the knuckles. The Princess of Yong'an said slowly, "I'm afraid you won't believe it, but I like you very much."
Jiang Li didn't come back to his senses until the Yong'an County Master laughed out loud. Jiang Li then touched his nose and said, "If I'm not mistaken, the Yong'an County Master actually doesn't like Gu Qingchen, right?"
"Um, I mean, Prince Jingling."
Jiang Li added.
The Princess of Yong'an County restrained her smile, took Jiang Li's hand, and patted it in a condescending manner, "My father's official position was not high. When I was accompanying the Fifth Princess on an outing, we were assassinated. Look," she lifted her long sleeves, "it was this knife wound that earned me the position of Princess of Yong'an."
Seeing that Jiang Li's expression hadn't changed, Yong An lowered his sleeves and said with a smile, "I didn't expect that little Li'er was so cruel. She didn't even have the slightest bit of sympathy for me."
Jiang Li picked up the teacup and asked, "Do you need it?"
Yongan shook his head. "My brother is still young, and my mother has always been in poor health. If it weren't for the position of County Lady, I'm afraid we would have been wasted to death by my father's concubine."
"A single blow earned me half a lifetime of support. I'm quite grateful." She propped up her face with her hands, so even passersby couldn't make out what she was saying. "As for pestering Prince Jingling, it's not very kind, but this way, no one will dare interfere with my marriage. As long as I don't get married, I can protect my mother and the others. That's pretty good."
Jiang Li looked at the Princess of Yong'an County, "Then why don't you continue acting?"
"I told you, I like you very much, and I naturally don't want you to be sad."
Love rival becomes best friend?
The Princess of Yong'an had a solemn expression on her face, and was wearing heavy makeup. Jiang Li was amused by this distorted plot, especially when she thought that Gu Qingchen, who was usually cold and arrogant in front of a woman, was actually being used as a tool this time. Jiang Li laughed so hard that she couldn't stop.
"Well, I really believed your nonsense."
The two looked at each other, and the smiles on their faces were like gilded brocade screens, exuding a moment of beauty.
"County Lady, Miss Bai Xue is calling you over."
The conversation was interrupted. The Princess of Yong'an stood up, winked at Jiang Li, then glanced in the direction of the bamboo forest. Then she said loudly, "The flower competition will start in about half an hour. You can look around. Oh, there's a peach orchard on the south side of the courtyard. They are live peach trees that Madam Bai bought from the south."
"Go slowly, my lady."
Although it was the first time they met, Jiang Li didn't dare to completely trust the Princess Yong'an, but at least she didn't put any obstacles in her way, and Yong'an seemed to care about her mother in her words and deeds. It seemed that she had to think of a way to treat the disease for her. After all, winning over the hearts of the people would make it easier to do things in the future.
And she realized something when she went to bed last night.
If Qin Ji and Jiang Shengsheng were the protagonists of the original book, then if she wanted to change the plot and defeat them, besides uniting with their enemies, such as the prince's faction who would later be killed, she could also incite rebellion against the protagonists and win over minor characters who were only mentioned briefly in the original book to advance the plot. Once her network of supporters grew, wouldn't she be able to... change the subject?
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