“Sister-in-law, she was rescued by General Xu. Xu Yuanzhang personally escorted her to the palace. I saw Xu Yuanzhang bringing her a letter home a few days ago. Sister Jiang was saved thanks to him.”
Qi Yuandong became more and more excited as he spoke.
Ruan Yu Mu understood; this young lady had fallen for General Xu's son, Xu Yuanzhang. In a way, they were a good match.
When the opportunity arises, try whispering sweet nothings in Qi Jingxuan's ear. He's so busy these days, he's probably long forgotten that his younger sister is already past the age of marriage.
"Sister-in-law knows, you like Xu Yuanzhang, right? Haha, don't make it too obvious."
Ruan and Mu immediately started teasing each other.
"Sister-in-law, what are you saying?"
The two of them chatted back and forth, completely oblivious to Jiang Meiren's expression, forcing a smile.
She entered the palace for Xu Yuanzhang's future prospects, and Jiang Jinhua was willing to dedicate her entire life to him.
Originally intended to be the harem of the former emperor Jiang Congzhi, the emperor's health deteriorated before the selection process even began.
We waited until this day.
"Sister. You're still kneeling? I'm so sorry, please get up quickly. It was my oversight; I was just busy talking to you."
Ruan Yumu didn't mean to ignore her; he had just genuinely forgotten.
Jiang Jinhua awkwardly thanked Consort Mu before slowly standing up.
"Sister, this is a local specialty from my hometown that I brought for you. I remember you loved it when we were little. Here, have a taste."
As she spoke, she took the item from the maid and handed it to Ruan Yumu.
One doesn't visit the temple without a reason.
Thinking of this, Ruan Yumu coldly refused, "Now that Chengen Palace has everything, you should keep it for yourself, sister, so as to alleviate your homesickness."
Jiang Jinhua's hands remained suspended in the air, and no one reached out to take the items, creating an extremely awkward atmosphere.
Princess Qi Yuandong, however, accepted it with a smile, saying, "Sister-in-law, this is their kind gesture, please accept it quickly."
It's clear that the eldest princess is so fond of Xu Yuanzhang that she even takes care of the beauties he sent in.
Having learned of the eldest princess's thoughts, Ruan Yu Mu began to devise plans for her.
After all, she was his only blood-related sister.
After the two left, Ruan Yumu took out a handkerchief that she had kept hidden in her sleeve for a long time; it was almost dry.
"Ziling, find a royal physician to examine it and see if they can determine what this thing is?"
"Girl, is this your handkerchief?"
Ruan Yumu playfully smacked Ziling on the head, "I asked you to go and check what's on it?"
"Oh, okay, I'll go right away."
Ruan Yumu glanced at the pastries on the table, lost in thought.
"Ziling, wait a minute, take this pastry to be tested as well."
"Yes, young lady."
It's not that Ruan and Mu are overly suspicious; it's just that one has to be careful in every aspect of this deep palace.
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