Chapter 195 Jiu Niang has always been a reasonable and kind person!
(Thanks to that year's comment "It's just a little bit of hardship" for casting a monthly vote.)
Li Shiyue didn't want to go see Liu Shu at all, but what could she do when the latter was the heir apparent?
Despite feeling deeply unwilling, all they could do was swallow their resentment.
And you have to look happy on your face, otherwise wouldn't it mean you're dissatisfied with the prince?
How dare you, a mere village girl, express dissatisfaction with the Prince of Zhenbei?
Therefore, when Li Shiyue raised her head again, she had a gentle smile on her face, like a spring breeze.
Li Qiutian, who was with Li Shiyue every day, already knew about Li Shiyue's ability to change her expression.
When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head sometimes!
It's not shameful to bow your head at this time; it's for the sake of making a living.
Therefore, Li Qiutian also wore the same smile as Li Shiyue, making it seem as if the two sisters were truly delighted to be invited to speak with Prince Liu Shu.
When Bai Lu led them closer, Li Shiyue, in front and Li Qiutian, behind, quickly bowed respectfully to Liu Tan, Jiang Huijun, and Liu Shu.
"Greetings, General; Madam; and Prince!"
Jiang Huijun spoke up in time, asking Li Shiyue and Li Qiutian to go and sit with her.
As soon as the two sat down, a maidservant came over to refill their tea.
"General, Madam, my sister and I have come to deliver paper to your residence today."
The paper mill at home has finally started producing high-quality paper. I've selected some of the best pieces, intending to send them over to the General and his wife for their use.
Li Shiyue was speaking to Jiang Huijun, but her eyes were also on Liu Tan and Liu Shu.
After explaining the official reason for her visit to the General's Mansion today, Li Shiyue looked apologetic and bowed to Liu Shu, who was sitting next to Liu Tan, saying, "If I had known I would be able to see the Prince today, I should have brought an extra box of paper."
"Your Highness, the next time our paper mill produces new, high-quality paper, I will certainly send you a whole box!"
Li Shiyue could easily spout such flattering and conciliatory words.
It's just talk, there's no need to actually do it.
Say a few nice words to coax people.
Just like last time Li Shiyue said she would definitely visit Liu Shu at the Prince's Mansion when she had time, it was enough to just say it in person. Liu Shu wouldn't actually ask her, "Didn't you say you were coming? Why aren't you here?"
Just like Liu Shu told her to thank her for kicking him in the lower back at the Prince's training ground that day and saving him and Shou Ge'er in front of Crazy Horse, wasn't he just saying it for show?
If Liu Shuruo truly wanted to express her gratitude, she would have already instructed someone to send Li Shiyue a cartload of gifts.
Just like Jiang Huijun, whether she wanted to give Liu Tan face or win over Li Shiyue, whatever the reason, she still sent a whole carload of gifts to Li Shiyue's family.
Moreover, this wasn't just a one-time delivery.
Every time Li Shiyue visited, as soon as she entered the house, Jiang Huijun would send someone to deliver at least two boxes of clothes, fabrics, purses, pendants, and other items that her daughter's family liked.
Look at them, and then take a look at Liu Shu?
If you give insincerely, then you will naturally receive insincerely in return.
Besides, Li Shiyue had already chosen Liu Tan over Liu Shu.
It wasn't because Liu Shu was the male protagonist in the missions issued by the system, or because the system kept making Li Shiyue someone else's concubine.
Of course, that's part of the reason.
The main reason is that Li Shiyue's interests have already been tied to Liu Tan's by chance.
From the moment Li Shiyue and his companions boarded Yan Jiuniang's boat at Dongmu Port, Li Shiyue's only choice was Liu Tan!
Seeing Liu Shu waving her hand and saying "It's alright, it's alright," Li Shiyue looked at Liu Shu's face and wondered what the scumbag system had given her—to provoke Liu Shu's jealousy in front of Liu Tan.
How do I complete this task?
Points are still very useful, and the chance to win amazing prizes in the lottery is even greater. Since you've come across them, you should try doing some tasks.
Before Li Shiyue could even think of how to start the conversation, Liu Shu, who was sitting opposite her, rubbed his teacup, looked up at Li Shiyue, and asked her with a slightly probing look in his eyes: "Madam Li, the reason I came to my elder brother's house today is actually about Fifth Sister's matter."
Lady Li is acquainted with Fifth Sister; has she seen Fifth Sister recently?
Li Shiyue was so startled that she didn't even realize who the "Fifth Sister" Liu Shu was talking about was. It wasn't until Jiang Huijun next to her said "Ninth Sister" that Li Shiyue understood that the "Fifth Sister" Liu Shu was referring to was Yan Jiuniang's ranking in the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion.
“Mrs. Li, you’re not exactly an outsider anymore.”
Then I'll be frank: Fifth Sister was unhappy with the marriage arranged by the Prince, so she found an opportunity to escape by boat on her own.
Even if she was very unhappy with the marriage, she shouldn't have left without informing her family or relatives.
Lady Li, since you are acquainted with Fifth Sister, do you know where she is now?
I have come to my elder brother's place on the orders of the Prince to inquire about the whereabouts of my fifth sister.
If Lady Li finds out, please let me know!
Li Shiyue rolled her eyes inwardly as she listened to Liu Shu's platitudes.
As soon as Liu Shu finished speaking, Li Shiyue jumped up from her seat with a "slap".
She first drew everyone's attention to herself with a loud "Ah!"
Then she shouted loudly at Liu Shu: "Ah! Your Highness is saying that Yan Jiuniang is actually the daughter of the Prince of Zhenbei!"
Is she His Highness's fifth sister?
This! This can't be right!
His Highness's surname is Liu, and Ninth Sister's surname is Yan!
This! How could this be His Highness's sister?
Moreover," Li Shiyue turned to look at Liu Tan, who was already shocked by Li Shiyue's performance, "I always thought that Jiu Niang was the General's maternal cousin!"
Is that not true?
When they were in Dongmou, Jiu Niang and the General were clearly siblings just by looking at them from the outside!
"But, Your Highness, are you saying that you and Ninth Sister are siblings born of the same father?"
Li Shiyue's acting was as exaggerated and dramatic as it could possibly be. She seemed to enjoy herself, but Li Qiutian, watching from the sidelines, really wanted to crawl into a hole and disappear. She really didn't want to admit that this person was her sister.
Li Shiyue was quite happy, after all, the task completion rate shown on the system had reached 25%.
"Liu Shu's temperament is really not good either. She only said a few words and she has contributed so many jealousy points to me?"
He's too childish; he can't stand being told what to say.
Hehe, that's true, he's just a kid after all.
With 25% still short of 50%, Li Shiyue decided to push harder!
"But......
Ah! Your Highness, Ninth Sister has never mentioned Your Highness to me before!
Is what Your Highness said true?
Are Your Highness and Ninth Sister really siblings?
Li Shiyue's face was filled with disbelief; she practically wanted to accuse Liu Shu of lying.
Before Liu Shu could explain anything, Li Shiyue continued to shout loudly, "Also, Jiu Niang ran away from her marriage?"
Oh no! Why did she run away from her wedding?
Jiu Niang has always been a reasonable and kind person!
If it weren't for her kindness when she was in Dongmou, how could the people from our village and Wangjia Village have boarded a ship and crossed the sea to settle down in our Andong!
To be honest, Ninth Sister was our Li family's savior!
In the words of scholars, this kindness is like having parents who have given birth to you again!
Did she run away?
Where did they escape to?
Did you bring any money with you?
she......"
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