"Jinyu, come and sit with me, and try the tea that Xiaoya brewed." Princess Zhaoyang went to great lengths to make it happen.
She noticed that the women of the Jiang family weren't interested in Xing Xiaoya, so she directly called Jiang Jinyu over and let her get to know Xing Xiaoya better.
They were all girls of similar age, and she didn't believe they couldn't get along. Even if they weren't interested at first, they would surely become friends after chatting for a while.
Jiang Jinyu hesitated. If she had said this to other girls, they would probably have been happy to go. After all, it would be a great opportunity to get close to Princess Zhaoyang. This princess was very difficult to please, and anyone who befriended her would have an easy time.
But the thought of getting close to Xing Xiaoya instantly terrified her.
After all, Xing Xiaoya was the heartthrob that Shenqi had mentioned. Not only were men infatuated with her, but women were also captivated by her. Just looking at how the men in her family were so infatuated with her that they couldn't control themselves, she wanted to keep her distance.
"Jinyu, why aren't you coming over?"
Princess Zhaoyang originally thought that the other party would come gladly after she called out, but Jiang Jinyu did not move for a long time, and her expression changed instantly, and her brows furrowed tightly.
"Go ahead, we're all here," Cen Ying said softly, patting her shoulder.
Jiang Jinyu swallowed hard, took a deep breath, and mustered her courage to sit down at the head table.
"Miss Jiang, what kind of tea do you usually like to drink?" Xing Xiaoya asked softly.
"I drink more black tea."
"Adding some dried tangerine peel to black tea will enhance its flavor. Luckily, we have some here, let me brew some for you to try," Xing Xiaoya said as she began to work.
Her tea-making movements were fluid and graceful, a pleasure to behold, clearly indicating that she had practiced specifically for this purpose.
Just as Princess Zhaoyang was about to say something, a maidservant stepped forward and whispered a few words in her ear.
"Really?" Her eyes lit up, and she asked eagerly.
Jiang Jinyu and Xing Xiaoya turned to look at her at the same time, their eyes filled with doubt.
Zhao Yang coughed lightly: "Something came up that I need to take care of. I'll be right back."
She left her seat immediately, but quickly returned, even winking at Xing Xiaoya.
"Princess, what happened?" Jiang Jinyu couldn't help but ask when she saw the two of them exchanging glances.
Princess Zhaoyang raised an eyebrow at her, a smile playing on her lips: "Something good is going to happen. Just wait and see."
She spoke vaguely, but Jiang Jinyu was alarmed.
It's a good thing for Princess Zhaoyang, but it might not be so for her.
"Everyone, you probably don't know this Miss Xing before, and you may have some guesses about her. She is indeed a commoner with no powerful background. The reason she is here is because she has a favor to ask." Princess Zhaoyang coughed lightly, and after attracting everyone's attention, she began to get down to business.
After these words were spoken, Xing Xiaoya looked surprised, clearly she hadn't known beforehand.
Princess Zhaoyang gave her a reassuring look, and someone immediately chimed in.
"I wonder what trouble Miss Xing has encountered? If there is anything I can do to help, I certainly will."
Hearing the string of enthusiastic words, Princess Zhaoyang's expression softened slightly. She coughed lightly and continued, "She once saved a young nobleman by the river in her hometown. The young man was seriously injured at the time, and when he regained consciousness, he couldn't remember anything, not even his own name."
When Princess Zhaoyang brought up the matter, everyone else was very curious, but the women of the Jiang family were filled with panic.
Princess Zhaoyang actually brought this up so brazenly at this time.
However, they didn't show it, lest they give themselves away, and instead all showed expressions of surprise.
"Ah, this really is a trap. Is it to lure out Jiang Chengli's identity? To let Xing Xiaoya, his mistress, walk the official path?" Xu Wanying couldn't help but sigh.
The system, on the other hand, seemed extremely excited: [It's here! Something big is about to happen! Princess Zhaoyang truly lives up to her reputation as a noble person!]
"If he doesn't even remember who he is, how can he know that he is a noble young master?" someone couldn't help but ask.
"Please calm down and let me finish." Princess Zhaoyang raised her hand and pressed it down, then continued, "When this young nobleman was discovered, he was wearing a jade pendant. It was a top-quality warm jade, something that even wealthy families couldn't afford. Besides, one's temperament cannot be faked."
"Now that this young master has recovered, his memory has not yet returned. Xiaoya accompanied him to the capital this time to find his family and send him home."
These ladies were immediately captivated by the story. Although they lived in wealthy and powerful families and experienced many dramatic events in their inner quarters, they rarely encountered a plot involving amnesia and a beautiful woman rescuing a hero. They usually only saw such stories in novels. They never expected to hear one that actually happened in real life, and they were immediately filled with curiosity.
"Is that jade pendant still around?"
"Everyone has seen a lot of jade artifacts. Take them out and have a look. Maybe you'll be able to recognize them."
"Is there anyone in Wangjing who has lost their son? Ask around, and maybe this is the one."
In a short time, quite a few people offered suggestions.
Princess Zhaoyang was delighted by the lively discussion. She glanced at the Jiang family women who had a lukewarm reaction, raised her eyebrows, and muttered to herself.
I'm sitting here calmly, waiting for the answer to be revealed. Let's see if you can still be so calm then.
"The jade pendant was given to Da Zhuang—" Xing Xiaoya began, but she only got halfway through before realizing that the name "Brother Da Zhuang" was too corny and she was afraid of being ridiculed if she said it out loud, so she swallowed it back.
“I accidentally lost it, but I have a very good memory. I drew out the pattern. Ladies and young ladies, please take a look and see if you have seen it before.” As she spoke, Xing Xiaoya took out a piece of paper from her sachet, on which was the pattern of the jade pendant.
The papers were passed from hand to hand, and most people shook their heads.
"I've never seen this before. The pattern is for peace and good fortune, and it is indeed very exquisite. But when it comes to jade pendants, it's not just about the pattern, but also the quality of the jade and the craftsmanship. Those two things are the key. You can't judge a piece just by its pattern."
There were quite a few insightful ladies here, who quickly got to the point.
Immediately, no one looked at the paper anymore; it was quickly returned, clearly because they had lost interest.
Xing Xiaoya's eyes darkened; she knew it wouldn't be that easy.
"You are all right. Fortunately, I have already had this young master painted." She waved her hand, and this time a maidservant held up a painting for the ladies below to look at one by one.
"Hmm, this looks familiar!"
"Isn't this Third Master Jiang?"
Soon, someone recognized him. Although Jiang Chengli was a member of the Imperial Guard who wielded swords and spears, he was extremely handsome and had a promising future. Before he got married, he was the most sought-after man in Wangjing, and countless people wanted to marry him.
Although he is now married, his handsome appearance is unforgettable.
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