Chapter 23 You are my sister
Pei Anqing remained silent.
However, the disgust and revulsion in her eyes did not escape Jiang Wanru's notice.
After Dr. Qian finished examining her, he put away his medicine box. Aunt Liu asked anxiously, "Doctor, how is Ru'er's face?"
"This type of wasp is poisonous, but not fatal. However, it can easily cause disfigurement if you are not careful. You just need to apply the medicine I prescribed on time."
"The swelling should subside in three days, but it will take more than a month to fully recover."
"You must pay attention to your diet during this period."
"Could you please tell me what specific precautions I should take?" Jiang Wanning asked with concern.
"The main focus should be on light and bland foods, with less oil and salt."
Jiang Wan Ning nodded and earnestly instructed Shao Yao, "From now on, Second Sister's diet must be light."
"Father, I am not entirely at ease with the young maids in Bihe Courtyard. Now that I am in charge of the household, my second sister's current state is surely related to me."
"How about I take care of my second sister's meals from now on?"
"This will make my daughter feel better."
Jiang Zheng looked at Jiang Wan Ning with heartache; his Ning Ning was always so sensible.
Even though it was the prince who deliberately seduced his younger sister into doing such a thing, how could he not understand Ru'er's intentions?
"Alright, from now on you will take care of your sister's meals."
"Ru'er, hurry up and thank your big sister."
Jiang Wanru suppressed her anger and put on a grateful face, saying, "Thank you for your hard work, big sister."
Jiang Wan Ning took two steps forward and grasped the other person's hand, "You're my sister, don't thank me."
"Don't even mention such a small matter. If you wanted my heart or my liver, I would give them to you without hesitation."
Jiang Wanru appeared touched, but inwardly cursed her as an idiot.
“But sister,” Jiang Wan Ning changed the subject, “you know that Father’s punishment of you is just for show.”
“If you want to go out, you can send someone to find me, and I will go and beg my father and mother.”
"How could you dress up as a maid in the middle of the night and go out through the back door? Your sister didn't recognize you and you didn't even make a sound."
"This is how I met you. If someone else had seen you, they would have thought you were going out for a secret rendezvous."
Jiang Wanru suddenly looked up, her eyes red-rimmed, biting her lip and shaking her head slightly, "Sister, I didn't..."
If Jiang Wanru's face hadn't been stung by wasps and turned into a pig's head, her delicate and pitiful appearance would surely have evoked pity.
But looking at that face, swollen like a pig's head, it was as ridiculous as could be.
Jiang Wanru noticed the expressions of the maids around her trying to suppress their emotions, and felt her whole body burning up.
I was so embarrassed I wanted to crawl into a hole.
"My lord, although she is to be the concubine of the heir of my royal family, she should still know propriety and shame. Don't use the same method on different people."
Upon hearing Pei Yanchuan's words, Jiang Zheng's old face immediately darkened.
He glared at Jiang Wanru and said, "What are you doing out so late at night?"
“Master,” Aunt Liu said first, “I have already said that.”
"Ru'er felt guilty and wanted to pray for her sister, but she felt it would be too conspicuous during the day, so she chose to go at night."
"My lord, this matter was due to my lack of foresight. I am but a courtesan, and I have not handled some things well."
"But all I hope for is harmony between the sisters, and for our entire Marquis's mansion to be harmonious."
"It was my fault."
Jiang Wan Ning sneered inwardly.
The mother and daughter are exactly alike. If it were anyone else, they would definitely not want to mention their identity as a courtesan.
But Liu Shi didn't; she reminded him constantly.
Back then, she made her father feel guilty towards Lady Liu by saying that she would never have come to the Marquis's mansion if she were not pregnant.
He had no feelings for this person, yet he was very generous to the mother and daughter when it came to food and clothing.
Sure enough, as soon as Liu finished speaking, Jiang Zheng's expression softened immediately.
"Your Highness..."
“Father,” Jiang Wan Ning interrupted Jiang Zheng, “I think Aunt Liu has put a lot of thought into this.”
"But I must say, Aunt, you've been in the Marquis's mansion for over ten years. Even if you were once a courtesan, you've learned how to manage a household in these past ten years."
Social skills and interpersonal relationships should be a piece of cake for them.
“If Aunt continues like this in the future, then Father will lose face outside the capital.”
yes.
Learning how to manage a household is incredibly complex. Even Aunt Liu could learn it, so how could a courtesan be lacking in social skills?
For the first time, Jiang Zheng began to doubt Aunt Liu's motives.
Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Jiang Wanning said nothing more.
The seeds of doubt must be planted in the father little by little; the sheepskin of Liu must be peeled away fiercely before it will hurt.
"Father, it's getting late."
Reminded, Jiang Zheng stood up and said to Prince Pei Yanchuan of Langya, "Your subject sees Your Highness off."
Pei Yanchuan glanced at Jiang Wanning and slowly stood up.
Before leaving, Pei Anqing wanted to see a hint of reluctance and sadness in Jiang Wanning's eyes.
But he noticed that Jiang Wan Ning's eyes were fixed on Pei Yan Chuan.
They were completely oblivious to themselves.
"Father, I have some things to attend to, so I won't accompany you back."
Upon leaving the Marquis's residence, Pei Anqing bowed to Pei Yanchuan.
Pei Yanchuan glanced at it indifferently and got into the carriage.
Jiang Wanning quietly gave a few instructions to Haitang, who arrived late.
Haitang lowered her head, "Since the Second Miss is alright, then this servant will take Doctor Sun back first."
"Go."
Jiang Zheng glanced at Haitang and Dr. Sun, who was carrying a medicine box.
Dr. Sun was over seventy years old, and the two of them must have been traveling too fast, as they had a faint smell of sweat on them.
His forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat.
Haitang escorted Doctor Sun to a carriage around a corner, paid him, and said, "Thank you for your hard work today."
"Regarding today's events..."
Dr. Sun had witnessed firsthand the infighting and backstabbing within powerful and influential families.
He's lived a long time, so naturally he's become quite shrewd.
He accepted the heavy silver coins and said, "Don't worry, young lady. We've been traveling all night."
"I'm getting old, and my legs aren't strong enough. I think I'll have to close down and rest for a few days."
Haitang was very satisfied and quietly instructed the coachman to take good care of Doctor Sun and send him back.
He turned around and walked in the direction Pei Anqing had left.
They entered the mansion.
The Liu family mother and daughter were still in the front hall.
Aunt Liu knelt in the courtyard and greeted Jiang Zheng, "Master."
"It's all my fault."
"I am willing to be punished by kneeling."
Aunt Liu was already thin and frail; a gust of evening wind seemed to blow her over.
Jiang Zheng said coldly, "Since Aunt knows her mistake and asked for it herself, then kneel here and reflect on your actions."
"Get up again for breakfast tomorrow."
Aunt Liu, who had already gotten ready, froze, looking at Jiang Zheng in shock, "Master..."
"Is there anything else, Aunt?"
Aunt Liu lowered her head and said nothing more.
Jiang Wanru stepped forward and knelt beside Jiang Zheng, "Father."
"My aunt is in poor health, how can she endure kneeling here all night?"
"It's all my daughter's fault, it's all my daughter's fault. Punish me instead. Cough cough..."
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