Jiang Si and Jiang Qiao finally returned to the Dongping Marquis' Mansion, so they naturally went to Ci Xin Hall to explain the reason for returning so soon.
When the third wife, Mrs. Guo, heard that her daughter had a rash, she felt very distressed. She took Jiang Qiao by the hand and walked with her while scolding her in a low voice.
Jiang Si stood on the bluestone path, watching the mother and daughter walking away, with a hint of envy in his heart.
She has no mother and doesn't know what it feels like to be scolded by her mother.
At this moment, Jiang Qiao suddenly turned around and waved at Jiang Si.
Jiang Si was stunned for a moment, then pursed his lips and smiled.
Although she was jealous, she had no time to be sentimental.
Jiang Si didn't even go back to Haitangju, but went straight to the study to find Jiang Ancheng.
Jiang Ancheng and Mr. Jiang San manage the business of the Bo Mansion together. On weekdays, Mr. Jiang San is out most of the time, so Jiang Ancheng stays in the mansion most of the time.
He was taking a nap in the study at that moment, and he immediately became alert when he saw Jiang Si coming over.
"Did you disturb your father?"
"No, I was just reading and got tired."
Jiang Si glanced at the mark on Jiang Ancheng's left cheek and said seriously, "Father, take a break when reading. Be careful not to hurt your eyes."
Jiang Ancheng put his fist to his lips and coughed softly: "Father will pay attention to the combination of work and rest. Didn't Si'er go to Changxing Marquis Mansion? Why did he come back today?"
"My third sister was feeling unwell, so I came back with her."
Jiang Ancheng asked about Jiang Qiao's situation again. Hearing that there was no serious problem, he felt relieved. He thought happily: My daughter is really considerate. She knows to visit me as soon as she comes home. She is unlike that idiot Jiang Zhan who is idle and fooling around outside all day long.
"Father, I want to ask you something."
There was an amulet with the words "Lingwu Temple" written on it in the treasure bag obtained from the female corpse. However, she had never heard of Lingwu Temple. Now that Ah Fei has not returned yet, she has no one to turn to. After much thought, she decided to ask her father directly.
"What does Si'er want to ask?"
"Father, have you ever heard of Lingwu Temple?"
"Lingwu Temple?" Jiang Ancheng frowned and thought for a moment, then shook his head. "Father has never believed in these things, so I don't know much about this. Since you're asking about this, do you want to go and worship Buddha?"
Jiang Si was a little disappointed, but it was within his expectations.
If my father really knew, that would be luck.
"On the way back, I happened to hear a young lady on the roadside saying that the incense at Lingwu Temple was very effective and that if you went there to worship Buddha, your wishes would come true. My daughter was curious and asked about it."
Jiang Ancheng laughed and said, "Your uncle travels a lot. I'll ask him when he comes back. Maybe he knows. If he doesn't know, I'll send someone out to find out."
No matter whether it works or not, as long as my daughter is happy.
"If father sends someone to inquire, don't let too many people know."
Jiang Ancheng was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Don't worry, Si'er, I will quietly send someone out to inquire."
My daughter is so shy, is she trying to find a marriage partner?
Seeing Jiang Ancheng laughing like this, Jiang seemed to know that he had misunderstood, but did not explain.
She wanted to expose the true identity of the Prince of Changxing, and at the same time try her best to avoid getting involved with the Bo Mansion.
After all, she still had no one available, and it was not convenient for her, a girl who had not yet gotten married, to act.
"Then I will not disturb you and continue reading." Jiang Si knelt down and bowed, then left the study and returned to Haitangju.
When Ah Man and Ah Qiao saw Jiang Si coming back, they immediately came up to him happily.
"I was worried that the young lady would not be able to get used to living alone in the mansion." Ah Man looked at Jiang Si nervously and said distressedly, "The young lady has lost weight."
The corner of Aqiao's mouth twitched.
Just one day!
"Okay, bring me a glass of iced honey water."
There was a traffic jam all the way from Changxing Marquis' Mansion to the Earl's Mansion. Jiang Si was reluctant to go into the house and simply sat down on the swing under the tree.
Aqiao hurried into the room and brought the honey water, and Jiang Si took a sip.
"Fourth sister, I heard that you are back." Jiang Zhan ran in excitedly.
The weather was hot, and Jiang Zhan's face was slightly red as he ran over, with beads of sweat on his forehead. But he was handsome, and he didn't look sloppy or greasy at all. Instead, he had a kind of vibrant energy.
This kind of vitality seems to be able to dispel the haze in people's hearts.
Jiang Si couldn't help but smile: "Second brother just came back from outside? Ah Qiao, go and get a glass of honey water for the second master."
Jiang Zhan strode over, gently pushed the swing, and then sat down on a stone bench not far away, his dark eyes full of excitement: "I have something good to tell my sister."
"Oh, what's good?"
"The tall horse that the boy surnamed Ji rode to pick up his bride was bitten by Erniu!"
He had always disliked Erniu, but he never expected that Erniu was actually a fellow traveler like him!
No, we are the same dog!
That’s not right…
Jiang Zhan was a little confused and simply stopped thinking about it. He just went back and weighed two kilograms of cooked beef for Erniu.
"Sister is unhappy?" Seeing that Jiang seemed not very happy, Jiang Zhan asked in surprise.
Jiang Si thought about it and suddenly smiled.
To be honest, I do feel a little secretly happy about it.
Although she admitted that it was true that Ji Chongyi did not like her, this marriage was not hastily arranged by the Dongping Marquis's mansion.
It was the Anguo Duke's Mansion that initially took the initiative to form a marriage alliance with the Dongping Marquis' Mansion. When my father was still hesitating, it was the Anguo Duke who assured him that he would not suffer any loss if he married his daughter to the mansion.
In his previous life, Ji Chongyi's sweetheart died, and he married her out of despair, but he completely ignored her.
She could sense that Ji Chongyi could not blame his parents, so he took his anger for his beloved's death out on her, as if without this marriage, he would be able to marry his beloved in a grand ceremony.
Or maybe, after losing his beloved, only hating her can give him the motivation to live.
But that kind of suffocating cold treatment can almost drive any normal woman crazy.
Even with all the experiences that followed, she still couldn't help thinking, if she was really discouraged, why not just become a monk? Duke Anguo had three sons, and he didn't need Ji Chongyi to continue the family line.
Or if you protest to the death, do the Duke and Duchess of Anguo want to force you to do it?
By marrying her, Mr. Ji San had given an explanation to his parents and to the reputation of the Anguo Mansion. But she became the sacrifice to commemorate their love.
Seeing Jiang Si's genuine smile, Jiang Zhan also smiled. He drank the iced honey water that Aqiao brought him in a few gulps, stood up, walked around behind her and pushed the swing.
"Fourth sister."
"Um?"
"That guy named Ji isn't that good. You'll definitely meet someone better in the future." Jiang Zhan got curious when he said this. "What kind of guy does Fourth Sister like? Second Brother has many friends. He can help you keep an eye out for him."
Jiang Si smiled and said, "I'm satisfied to have a second brother as good as you."
As for my brother’s bad friends, let’s just forget about them.
Jiang Zhan was stunned for a moment, his face suddenly turned red, and he hurriedly found an excuse to escape.
Jiang Si didn't expect Jiang Zhan to be so thin-skinned. He got up from the swing with a smile, changed his clothes, and went out with A Man.
Since Yu Qi sent her a message through Erniu, she might as well go and find out.