Wei Wei and Xiao Qiao'er remained silent the entire way until they left the Ming Prince's residence. Only then did Xiao Qiao'er whisper, "Princess Changting looked really awful just now."
"I was so worried that she would rush up and kill King Ming with a knife."
Wei Wei also looked thoughtful.
Even after returning to Tonghua Alley, I still couldn't figure it out.
Forget it, if I can't figure it out, I won't think about it anymore.
It has little to do with her.
Two days passed like this.
Two days later, someone from the Ming Prince's Mansion came again and asked Wei Wei to go in.
It was said that Jiang Changting wanted to ask her about some trivial matters from the last time she delivered the rouge.
Wei Wei knew perfectly well that it wasn't for Rouge.
She subconsciously felt that Jiang Changting's real purpose in calling her over was related to the incident when she was summoned away by the Ming King last time.
Sure enough, when she followed the old woman back into the Liuli Pavilion, only Jiang Changting was sitting in a seat in the main hall, seemingly lost in thought, looking listless as if he hadn't slept well.
This was the complete opposite of how energetic she looked the last time I saw her.
Upon seeing Wei Wei, she forced a smile and invited her to sit down.
The maidservant beside him brought tea and then silently withdrew.
Wei Wei's eyes flickered as she asked, "May I ask what business Princess Changting has with me?"
Jiang Changting made no attempt to cover it up.
She gave a bitter smile: "I don't have any close friends in the capital. My only good friend, Miss Qin, has now gone back to her maternal grandparents' home."
"After thinking it over, it seems that you are the only one I can talk to."
Wei Wei was very surprised to hear this. A girl as pampered as her should not lack friends, even if she did not get along with her stepmother.
However, after thinking about it, she understood.
Jiang Changting is a perfect person in every way, but it is precisely because of this that her father does not love her much, and her stepmother does not treat her with sincerity.
All the young ladies in their boudoirs couldn't compare to her, so naturally they didn't want to associate with her.
After all, she was someone whose father didn't care for her and whose mother had died. Not only could she not bring any benefits to others, but she also overshadowed her own brilliance.
This is the jealousy in people's hearts.
It's pitiful that you have such a complicated background.
But I can't stand that you, this poor thing, are better than me in every way.
Jiang Changhe, on the other hand, represents the other extreme.
Aside from her good family background and decent looks, her character and personality were truly appalling.
Those women from noble families who became close to her did so merely to highlight their own noble character.
It's really complicated, but once you figure it out, it seems ridiculous.
Wei Wei smiled and said, "As long as Princess Changting doesn't mind that I'm a businesswoman, you can talk to me about any troubles you may have in the future."
"Although I can't help you, I can still be a good listener."
Her answer brought a slight smile to Jiang Changting's face, and the gloom in his expression dissipated somewhat.
"Do you know how to play chess?" she asked.
Wei Wei nodded: "I know a little, but not very well. However, if Princess Changting doesn't mind, you can teach me."
"I'm very smart, I can learn anything in no time."
This was probably the first time Jiang Changting had ever heard someone praise him without batting an eye. The gloom on his face vanished instantly, and he couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"Then I'll teach you. If you can't learn it, you'll have to slap yourself."
Wei Wei said confidently, "As long as the princess isn't teaching haphazardly, I'm sure I can learn it!"
Jiang Changting raised the corners of his eyes: "If you can't learn it, wouldn't you be deliberately slandering me for not teaching you properly?"
"This deal is not worthwhile."
Wei Wei said, "How can you know it's not worth it if the princess hasn't even tried it?"
Jiang Changting laughed and said, "Alright, alright, I'll teach you with all my might. Let me see just how smart you really are!"
After saying that, she asked Chunyu to set up the chessboard in the study. She then got up with Weiwei and went there shortly after.
The two of them played chess in the study for most of the day.
Wei Wei learns relatively quickly, but due to her skill level, she usually loses miserably.
She was extremely unwilling to give up, and seeing that it was getting late, she finally said fiercely, "Does the princess have time tomorrow? This humble woman wants to fight you three hundred rounds."
Jiang Changting was naturally available.
The gatherings of the young women in the capital city were basically none of his business.
However, the young men of the capital were quite different from those young ladies. They regarded Jiang Changting as a rare and extraordinary woman and longed to marry her.
Jiang Changting simply didn't like any of them.
Take now, for example.
When Chunyu brought over the pink letter, she didn't even glance at it.
"If anyone brings them up again, don't tell me anymore, just throw them all away."
But the spring rain did not move.
There was a hint of hesitation in her eyes, and she subconsciously glanced at Wei Wei.
I saw her with her head down, staring intently at the chessboard in her hands, deep in thought.
He lowered his voice slightly and said softly, "It's a letter from Young Master Du."
Jiang Changting's face, which had just been as cold as ice, suddenly melted into a pool of spring water.
She stood up from her seat and reached out to take the letter.
The handwriting inside was very neat and elegant, which made her entire face appear very gentle.
Although Wei Wei did not look up, she understood perfectly.
It's likely that the young master Du that Chunyu mentioned is the person Jiang Changting has his eye on.
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