Jiang Shuwan glared at Pei Yanzhi with displeasure.
I don't know how he got such a thick skin. He's so shameless and keeps coming over to freeload meals without feeling embarrassed. For some reason, the maids in the house, including Qingxing and Xiaotao, are all very happy about this.
This made Jiang Shuwan too embarrassed to ask them to leave, and Pei Yanzhi, for some reason, had taken a liking to her rocking chair.
The boy lay inside, reading a book and drinking calming tea, with her Bugs Bunny pillow under his waist.
"..."
no!
If you look down on my Bugs Bunny pillow so much, what else will you use?
If you're so capable, then don't use it!
Feeling resentful, Jiang Shuwan waved her white jade palace fan and leaned closer with a forced smile.
"The autumn examinations are approaching, why aren't you at the Imperial Academy, my husband?"
"Didn't you say I needed to take good care of myself?"
"..."
Oh shit!
I really shot myself in the foot!
Recalling her earlier threats to the physician, Jiang Shuwan felt an urge to slap herself.
She wondered why Pei Yanzhi, who was never late or left early, hadn't gone to the Imperial Academy since he came back, and had been loitering around her all day. Turns out, she had planted the landmine herself...
What bad luck...
Seeing her waving the palace fan like a whirlwind, Pei Yanzhi asked curiously, "Are you hot?"
"..."
"A calm mind brings coolness; you're a bit restless."
"..."
Listen to me say thank you...
no!
A powerful but powerless minister!
Who do you think made me so restless?
Flip the table~
Restraining the urge to flip the table, Jiang Shuwan returned to her room. She had just finished lunch and took a nap. When she woke up, the sun was almost setting.
Looking at Qingxing, who had shaken her awake, Jiang Shuwan rubbed her eyes, still sounding sleepy as she spoke.
"What's wrong? The young master has left? If he's gone, so be it. Why did you wake me up?"
"No, Miss, it's Cousin who's here. The old lady sent word for you and the young master to come over. Have you forgotten, Miss? At the end of last month, the old lady said that Cousin was coming. The old lady even asked you to prepare a courtyard. Miss, get up and wash up quickly. The third master has already picked up Miss Yunyan from the ferry. Judging by the time, she should have already entered the manor."
"..."
Jiang Shuwan sat up abruptly.
Miss Cousin?
Isn't that Pei Yanzhi's cousin, the legitimate daughter of the Liu family in Luoyang, and the noble concubine of the Marquis's mansion?
Jiang Shuwan was much more energetic.
I've been waiting for this moment for ages, and finally I'm going to meet my cousin who beat Jiang Yao so badly she couldn't fight back...
Recalling her previous life, Jiang Shuwan couldn't help but frown.
In her previous life, Jiang Yao was the young mistress of a marquis's mansion. No matter how much Wen Shi tormented her or how much the old lady disliked her, this cousin never overstepped her bounds and went out to socialize like the principal wife.
Thus, she never had the chance to see him.
I only heard bits and pieces from my aunt that this cousin was an absolute beauty, skilled in music, chess, poetry and painting.
Although she was orphaned, she was still from the Liu family of Luoyang, a prominent and aristocratic clan, and they were still willing to make her their concubine…
interesting……
Thinking about all this, Jiang Shuwan washed up even faster, and she even took the time to ask Pei Yanzhi a question.
"The young master has returned to his study. Just after the young lady fell asleep, his classmate came over, probably to ask about some academic matters, so the young master went over. The old lady also sent someone to invite the young master, and he said he would go over in a while."
"Miss, who is this cousin? The old lady is so concerned about her. I heard from Li Gui's wife that the old lady ordered a banquet to be held today to welcome her."
"Liu Yunyan is someone the old lady has watched grow up since she was a child, so she is different from others."
As Jiang Shuwan walked out, she met Jiang Yao in the garden as soon as she stepped out of the courtyard.
"..."
Why is she here?
"Elder sister, I heard that Miss Hou from the Marquis's mansion has arrived? I've been rude by coming uninvited, please don't be angry, elder sister!"
Seeing Jiang Yao's malicious yet smirking expression, Jiang Shuwan knew that Jiang Yao had come to watch the show again.
hehe.
She's always watching the drama unfold, never afraid of things getting worse; she's everywhere.
"Big sister, don't walk so fast! Wait for me!"
Seeing that Jiang Shuwan ignored her, Jiang Yao quickly chased after her.
"Elder sister, I heard that this cousin in the manor is a girl from the Liu family, a prominent family in Luoyang. Speaking of which, the Liu family has also had some bad luck. In the previous dynasty, the Liu family produced a prime minister, and they were on par with the old lady's family, the Yun family. The old lady and the old lady Liu are even sworn sisters."
"It's a pity that things are different now. The Liu family has fallen into ruin, and the head of the family and the mistress of the house have passed away one after another, leaving only Miss Liu as an orphan. She has traveled all the way from Luoyang to seek refuge with the old lady."
"You know, the old lady is heartbroken. Her best friend only has this one bloodline left."
"Moreover, I heard that this Miss Liu lived in the Marquis's mansion for a period of time when she was a child, and even attended the Marquis's clan school. She was always seen with her brother-in-law, the heir."
"Childhood sweethearts, nothing more."
"If the young master knew, he would be very happy."
Thank you so much. It turns out my cousin and Pei Yanzhi went to the same clan school when they were little.
That's interesting.
"Qingxing, when your second sister leaves, remind me to send her two boxes of dried apricots."
"I don't like apricots, why would you give me one? Besides, dried apricots are so sour."
"Lianxiang and Lianyu like it. Sour for a boy and spicy for a girl. Maybe the Earl's family will have an eldest son soon."
"..."
Jiang Yao's face immediately contorted into a grimace.
Since being commended by His Majesty, her life has been incredibly smooth. Everyone in the household, from the Madam to Pei Lingyu, holds her in high regard.
Lianxiang and Lianyu came from humble backgrounds and were even more subjugated by her.
She was in high spirits these days, but when she woke up in the middle of the night, the thought of being heavily pregnant and tenderly caring for her loved ones always made her feel uneasy.
However, no one dared to provoke her. Unexpectedly, when it came to Jiang Shuwan, they were speechless.
It's all because of her foul mouth. She should just watch the show; why does she have to talk about childhood sweethearts? She's just bored.
After slapping herself, Jiang Yao followed behind Jiang Shuwan and dared not utter any more nonsense, but her desire to watch the show only grew stronger.
Once inside the old lady's courtyard, he followed closely behind Jiang Shuwan.
Jiang Shuwan remained quite calm.
She'll deal with whatever comes her way; she already has the authority to manage the household, so she's not afraid of her cousin at all.
Besides, we're all into the art of tea; it's hard to say who'll be better at it than whom...
Just as they were thinking this, they entered the main room. Liu Yunyan had not yet arrived, but the room was full of people, including the old lady, the third wife, the fourth wife, and Pei Shushu and all the young ladies of the Marquis's mansion.
Lady Wen and Lady Bo are still under house arrest.
Pei Yanzhi also arrived and sat in the lower seat. When he heard the maid announce that the young mistress had arrived, the young man immediately looked over.
What are you looking at?
I'm not your cousin.
Jiang Shuwan sat down next to him with a grumbling in her heart, and Jiang Yao followed suit.
Finally, there was some noise outside the door.
"Grandma, Miss Cousin is here."
Jiang Yao's hand tightened.
The fist has hardened!
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