Despite her intense hatred, the Imperial Noble Consort ultimately succumbed to Jiang Shuwan's power.
"Pick it up, so you don't lose it again!"
***************
The dinner has ended.
Jiang Shuwan strode out of the Imperial Noble Consort's palace, her hands clasped behind her as she walked forward, completely ignoring Li Chengyun behind her.
People are always exceptionally forgiving of beautiful things.
—At least that's how Jiang Shuwan used to be.
But right now, she was getting angry just looking at Li Chengyun.
"Look at you, so pathetic. You can't even handle Guo Yaqin..."
"You keep going back to pick up that worthless jade pendant, don't you find it dirty?"
"Weren't you very capable before? Why aren't you capable now?"
Jiang Shuwan said angrily, as the dim yellow palace lanterns illuminated her path.
Li Chengyun hurriedly followed and handed her a large steamed bun.
"Want something to eat? I didn't see you eat anything for the rest of the time?"
"I'm so angry I'm full, why would I eat anything!"
Jiang Shuwan was so angry that she started swearing.
Whether it's the Imperial Noble Consort, Guo Yaqin, or the Crown Prince and his ilk, she won't provoke them as long as they don't bother her.
That's good now.
For that scoundrel Li Chengyun, he publicly confronted Guo Yaqin and the Imperial Noble Consort.
Heh~
Before she even leaves the palace, rumors about her close relationship with the Crown Prince will probably be flying everywhere, and the First Prince will be so angry he'd want to tear her apart.
Why should I?!
Why should she offend people for that scoundrel Li Chengyun!
She just wanted to live a comfortable life.
hateful!
It's all Li Chengyun's fault, that bastard. He's so arrogant in front of her all the time, but as soon as he meets Guo Yaqin, a few words from his sister-in-law and he stops resisting...
Are you sick in the head?
"You son of a bitch!"
"If you're so arrogant to me outside, then next time you ask me to go to the theater, I'll kill you!"
"Look at your popularity. There are so many people in the hall, and not a single one speaks up for you. You really should reflect on yourself. You can't accomplish anything with just one chopstick. Unity is strength, don't you understand?"
"I don't know how you managed to become emperor in your past life, it's really strange!"—Jiang Shuwan said the last sentence very softly.
"What did you say? What past life..." Li Chengyun asked in confusion.
"None of your business!"
Jiang Shuwan got angry as soon as she saw him, and she raised her fist and punched him on the shoulder.
"My goodness, how come your shoulders are so stiff—"
Wearing a mask of agony, Jiang Shuwan clutched her arms, nearly dying from the pain.
Li Chengyun's muscles and bones were as hard as iron.
"Let me see—" Li Chengyun said, reaching for her hand, but Jiang Shuwan shook it off.
"Get out, get out! Just seeing you makes me angry. Go as far away as you can!" Jiang Shuwan was very annoyed with him.
"Then why did you help me?" Li Chengyun suddenly asked.
"..."
This question stumped Jiang Shuwan. She froze for a moment, then covered her face and ran away, exclaiming, "Am I crazy?!"
regret!
She really regretted it!
If God gave her another chance, she would definitely keep her eyes down and pretend she didn't see anything.
What does it have to do with her that Li Chengyun was humiliated? It's not like she was the one who was humiliated!
regret
I just regret it!
Behind her.
As the girl covered her face and rushed forward, Li Chengyun felt as if a peach blossom had flown through his eyes.
The man's pupils still reflected the image of Jiang Shuwan running forward, her sleeves fluttering in the wind. She was running so fast that the hem of her skirt was almost flying up.
For a moment, he felt that the figure from behind was strangely familiar.
I feel like I've seen it somewhere before.
The other person is a little shorter, not as tall, but the build is similar.
Her unwavering momentum, which could even be described as a frenzied running, was also similar.
Most women wouldn't run like that.
so……
Where have I seen this before...?
Why does it look so familiar...?
At this moment, Li Chengyun recalled the day General Sun returned to the capital to report on his duties, and the way he glanced at Jiang Shuwan from the city wall.
At that time, Jiang Shuwan was standing in a private room on the second floor of a teahouse, looking down.
He felt that the face looked familiar at the time.
But I just can't remember where I've seen it before...
"Your Highness."
The palace maid leading the way saw him standing there, lost in thought, and called out to him softly.
Come back to your senses.
The man frowned and looked up again.
There are no peach blossoms; it's just the palace lanterns under the eaves being blown by the wind, casting dappled light and shadows all around.
Looking around again, all she could see were shadows of palaces, no peach blossoms in sight, and no sign of Jiang Shuwan's back.
She had already run far away.
That night, Li Chengyun couldn't sleep a wink.
He still couldn't remember where he had seen that figure before.
...
*************
The next day, Jiang Shuwan returned to the Jiang residence.
Now that she is a county princess and has been included in the Jiang family genealogy, the clan must inform her of any matters that need to be discussed.
It's not anything too important today.
Originally, it was Song's maternal family that was marrying off their daughter. Because the Jiang family was currently very successful and was the most outstanding of the two families, they sent Song's niece over to be raised for a few days. Then, when she got married, she was also at the Jiang family's house, hoping to benefit from their good fortune.
Of course, the Song family's actual plan was to send their niece to Jiang Shuwan's side.
After all, no one's light shines as brightly as Jiang Shuwan's!
However, before this matter was even brought up to Jiang Shuwan, Song Shi directly rejected it.
When Song was being clever, she was indeed very quick-witted, and her way of handling things was impeccable. Therefore, when the groom's family presented the betrothal gifts today, Song invited Jiang Shuwan to attend the ceremony, and Jiang Shuwan readily agreed and arrived early in the morning.
In addition, she also brought two boxes of extra dowry.
"Oh my, it is an honor for Lingling to have the county princess grace us with her presence. We cannot allow her to spend so much money."
Upon seeing Jiang Shuwan, Aunt Song hurriedly lifted her skirt and ran over, afraid that she would neglect Jiang Shuwan if she was a step too slow.
"Auntie," Jiang Shuwan greeted.
In the crisp autumn air, the weather was cool yet not cold. With such good weather and a good mood, Jiang Shuwan had a smile on her face all morning. Seeing how approachable she was, Aunt Song's worries were relieved.
When Jiang Shuwan was young, she often joined Song in bullying her.
So after Jiang Shuwan became successful, she didn't dare to approach her. Today, the groom's family is quite powerful, so she had no choice but to ask Jiang Shuwan for help. She didn't expect Jiang Shuwan to be so easy to talk to.
"I was so blinded by greed before!"
Thinking to herself, Aunt Song quickly slapped herself, then welcomed Jiang Shuwan in, serving her good tea and water, and then called her daughter, Ling, to come out and meet Jiang Shuwan.
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
Ling was only fifteen or sixteen years old, two years younger than Jiang Shuwan. As a daughter from a humble family, she hadn't seen much of the world, so her legs went weak before she even greeted Jiang Shuwan, which was very impolite.
“We’re all family, Cousin Ling, please get up.” Jiang Shuwan said casually, inviting her to sit down next to her.
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