A-Jin, you're here now?

Jiang Si was a little surprised after hearing what the maid said.

Didn’t A-Jin go to the palace to have some fun this morning? No, she went to the palace to do some work. How come she came to Bo’s house so soon?

When Jiang Si hesitated for a moment, compliments came from all around.

"The princess and the prince are so loving, we are so jealous."

"Yes, the prince even came to pick her up. If a woman is like the princess, what else can she be dissatisfied with..."

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Jiang Si didn't take these words seriously at all. He smiled and nodded at everyone: "Everyone, enjoy your meal. I'll be leaving now."

Even after Jiang Si left, the discussions in the hall surrounding Prince Yan and his wife had not stopped.

Sitting at the table in the corner were sisters Jiang Yi, Jiang Qiao, Jiang Li, and Jiang Pei.

Among them, Jiang Li got married last year, while Jiang Qiao and Jiang Pei are still unmarried.

Jiang Pei's tone was full of envy, and she whispered to Jiang Li, "Fifth sister, look at Fourth sister, she is really getting more and more prosperous. Those ladies are right. If a woman can be like Fourth sister, there will be nothing to regret in life..."

Jiang Li listened with a smile and did not refute, but when she thought of the radiant Jiang Si, her heart was calm.

In her opinion, the best thing is to try to live your own life well without being jealous of anyone.

She was a concubine's daughter who had to make a living under the powerful stepmother. Her biological mother had been a thorn in her stepmother's eyes and had been tortured to death early on. Compared with the situation of her sixth sister, her life as a girl was particularly difficult. She really didn't dare to take one more step or say one more word.

Afterwards, the fourth sister rose rapidly in career, and her stepmother, who was disliked by the fourth sister, had to "recuperate" for a long time. Such a change could be said to be the favor of fate to her.

Her stepmother no longer cared about the affairs, and her grandmother didn't care about her as a concubine's granddaughter, so her marriage was arranged by her third aunt.

The third aunt was a kind person and there was no need for her to treat her niece harshly, so she arranged to marry the youngest son of Earl Jining.

The title of the Marquis of Jining was inherited from generation to generation, and was slightly higher in status than that of the Marquis of Dongping. The youngest son of the Marquis of Jining was the legitimate son, and she was a concubine's daughter.

But she also had confidence: her fourth sister was a princess, which no family would ignore. Her second brother had caught the emperor's eye and returned safely, so his future would not be bad either.

Therefore, the marriage chosen by the third aunt was just right. She married a little higher, but she was not inferior to the other party.

Perhaps that is why, if she had been more gentle and humble, she and her husband would have been able to live in harmony.

As Jiang Li thought about this, the smile on her lips became gentler.

"Fifth sister, isn't that right?" Seeing that Jiang Li just smiled and said nothing, Jiang Pei felt a little unhappy.

Jiang Li nodded slightly: "Fourth sister is really good."

"I'm not saying whether she's good or not, I'm saying——" Jiang Pei curled her lips, "Forget it, let's not talk about Fourth Sister. Fifth Sister, how are you?"

After this year, Jiang Pei was already sixteen years old, but her marriage was still not settled.

Seeing that her fifth sister, who was also a concubine's daughter and had a dull personality, married the youngest son of the Earl of Jining, Jiang Pei became more and more discerning. The third wife, Guo, had mentioned several families one after another, but there was always something that made her dissatisfied.

Over time, Guo became less active.

There is no other reason. My niece might be blamed before she even gets married. Guo is not a fool. Why would she do such a thankless job?

Jiang Pei began to get anxious, but as a girl she couldn't speak out about such things and could only keep it in her heart. She became inexplicably curious about Jiang Li's life after marriage.

Among the sisters, the eldest sister broke off relations and returned to her parents' home, the second sister was sent to the manor, the third sister has not yet left the house, the fourth sister is the princess and some questions are difficult to ask, and only the fifth sister can satisfy her curiosity.

Jiang Pei is more curious about her own future married life than about Jiang Li's married life.

When talking about herself, Jiang Li pursed her lips and smiled, with a bit of shyness that could not be concealed: "I'm fine."

Jiang Pei was not polite to Jiang Li. She rolled her eyes and said, "I mean, how does your fifth brother-in-law treat you?"

"He's very nice to me..." Jiang Li is a reserved person, and her face turned red when Jiang Pei asked her further.

For some reason, Jiang Pei felt a little irritated and asked with a curved lip, "Will Fifth Brother-in-law wait for you to return home after the banquet?"

When a couple goes to a banquet together, the banquet often ends at different times, and they usually go their separate ways when returning home, without affecting each other.

Jiang Li is not a person who likes to show off. When asked, she has no need to hide it. She blushes and says, "I have agreed with your brother-in-law that we will go shopping in Zhenbao Pavilion together when we return."

Jiang Pei pursed her lips and kept silent. The handkerchief in her hand was almost crumpled. She thought to herself, isn't he just the youngest son of an uncle's family? He is mediocre and has no talent. He will have nothing once the family is divided in the future. Her future husband will definitely not be worse than Jiang Li.

Jiang Si left the verbal battle between the women in the hall far behind.

I walked through the courtyard where plum blossoms were in full bloom and arrived in front. Yu Jin was already waiting there.

"Have you had a drink?" Jiang Si walked over with a smile.

Yu Jin smiled and said, "I just ate a few mouthfuls. I still want to eat the pork elbow stewed in rock sugar at home. Let's go home and eat together."

On such a cold day, eating soft stewed elbows together around a small stove, plus a portion of white meat sauerkraut and warm wine is far better than eating food that is cold when served at a banquet.

As soon as Yu Jin thought about it, his heart flew back home.

"Well, let's go back." Jiang Si nodded slightly.

I have asked all the questions I could ask, and I can discuss it with my mother-in-law when I return home. There is no need to waste time here.

Given the status of Jiang Si and his wife, there was no need for them to sit at the end of a banquet like this. Even if her parents came to show up, it was already enough face. Moreover, Jiang Si knew that his father and brother did not care about these people. As for what other people thought, they didn't care anyway.

The two walked out side by side and a young man came towards them.

The man was slightly shorter than Yu Jin, and thinner in build. His blue shirt made his eyes appear dark and his skin fair, as gentle and smooth as jade.

Yu Jin was slightly startled, then quickly shook Jiang Si's hand and took the initiative to greet the man: "Isn't this Brother Xiangrui Zhen? You're here to drink too."

The person who came was Zhen Heng, who had won three first place in the imperial examinations and was known as the auspicious sign of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Zhen Heng unexpectedly saw Jiang Si and his mind was in a trance for a moment. Then he received this very unfriendly greeting, which made him come back to his senses instantly, and his image of a humble gentleman was almost broken.

Not only did he deliberately pull Miss Jiang's hand, but he also called him auspicious!

Well, auspiciousness is auspiciousness. Anyway, many people have called him Xiangrui in the past two years, and he has gotten used to it over time. But what does that "real murderer" mean?

His last name is Zhen, and his father is Zhen Qingtian, a criminal who specializes in solving crimes. Is it appropriate to call him the “real murderer”?

He didn't believe at all that the King of Yan didn't do it on purpose.

Zhen Heng looked at the stern man opposite him with a burning gaze and felt a little tired.

He has married the woman of his dreams for two years, and he is still trying to stir up trouble. Is he thinking that "Xiangrui" will not fight? Don't bully an honest person like this!

Zhen Heng quietly clenched his fists, feeling the urge to rush up and hit someone.