"It's Shushu! Do you want some milk tea?" Jiang Shuwan was quite happy to see her.
"Milk tea?" Pei Shushu had also drunk the milk tea made by Jiang Yao at the banquet, and she quite liked it.
However, she didn't like Jiang Shuwan at all.
“We’re not even close, I’m not drinking.” After saying that, she added disdainfully, “I just came to see you.”
Then he looked Jiang Shuwan up and down.
The tatami mats were warm, and there were two braziers of charcoal burning in the room, so even though it was snowing outside, Jiang Shuwan didn't feel cold.
Therefore, she wore only a light orange pleated floor-length skirt.
The hem and cuffs of her skirt were sewn with a circle of rabbit fur, which looked quite cute and complemented her delicate and pretty face, making her look like a beautiful jade maiden.
Pei Shushu was also stunned by her exquisite features.
However, she quickly regained her composure and asked Jiang Shuwan, "Have you ever studied?"
"I've read a few." That's the answer most young women with a thousand-plus years of experience would give when asked this question.
Pei Shushu's expression softened slightly, and she was about to ask her what books she had read.
Then I noticed that Jiang Shuwan was holding a storybook. The cover had a picture of a person. Although it was just a few simple strokes, I could still tell that it was a man in a loose robe.
Pei Shushu's expression changed drastically. "You're being utterly unreasonable."
After saying that, he ran out.
Sun Wanwan =_=: "...What exactly is she here for?"
Jiang Shuwan =_=: "...I don't know."
The two looked at each other in bewilderment, and everyone else in the room was equally puzzled.
"This fourth young lady is too strange. She came over, asked a few questions, and then ran away."
"She's just inexplicable."
"Miss, I'll go and inquire about it."
As Jiang Shuwan's personal maid, Qingxing is now very well-informed.
She was skilled at gathering information when she was in the Jiang family, and now many families in the Marquis's mansion have sons who are trying to curry favor with Jiang Shuwan.
Jiang Shuwan refused to see them, so her servant went to curry favor with Qingxing.
Therefore, Qingxing had a wide network of connections in the Marquis's mansion.
Especially those born into the household, besides the middle and lower-level managers, there were also some ordinary old women and maids without official positions.
Never underestimate these old women and maids; they sweep here, guard the door there, and are very well-informed.
Qingxing returned quickly.
“Miss, the Fourth Miss came back from Jingshan with the Old Madam. I heard that she wanted to come to your courtyard as soon as she got back.”
"The fourth wife said she ran around as soon as she got back, so they restrained her, which is why she didn't come. But it seems she still sneaked over today."
"Detain her? Why are you detaining her?"
It's perfectly normal for a sister-in-law to come to her new sister-in-law's house to visit and get to know her.
“I heard from the old woman who sweeps the floor in the fourth wife’s room that the fourth young lady doesn’t seem to be very satisfied with you. The fourth wife said that you are spoiled and have even started to interfere in her brother’s room. She said that you have no manners and has been confining you, not letting you go out.”
You're not satisfied with me?
In their previous life, they got along quite well.
Pei Shushu used to call her "sister-in-law" all the time, and now she really is her sister-in-law. Why is she suddenly so distant?
Jiang Shuwan was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized why Pei Shushu was treating her this way.
"Miss, why are you still laughing? The Fourth Miss is clearly giving you face."
Qingxing was somewhat dissatisfied with Pei Shushu.
She even thought the fourth wife was right.
"How can a sister-in-law criticize her sister-in-law? Besides, she just got back and hasn't even met you yet. What right does she have to look down on you?"
"If you had a brother who was exceptionally talented and handsome, you probably would dislike me just as much as she does."
If Pei Yanzhi were in modern times, he would be considered a second-generation rich kid.
With money and power, such a person would be incredibly sought after in the marriage market.
The key is that he's good-looking, academically excellent, and has many good qualities.
She was the eldest daughter of a lowly fifth-rank official; this was definitely a case of marrying above her station.
It would be a miracle if Pei Shushu respected her.
In particular, Pei Shushu was Pei Yanzhi's shadow and idolized him greatly.
In her heart, her eldest brother, the princess, was still worthy of her.
"The young girl is protecting her brother; she's not a bad person. Let her be."
Jiang Shuwan waved her hand dismissively.
As darkness fell, Sun Wanwan went home.
Jiang Shuwan snuggled comfortably into bed.
She didn't have a kang (heated brick bed) in her room at first, but she's had one installed these past few days.
Modern aristocratic ladies prioritize elegance and poise over warmth.
Only children make choices; she wants both.
So they also replaced the bed with a kang (heated brick bed), and the bedposts, curtains, and other decorations still maintained a luxurious and exquisite style.
After all, she was made a living as the young mistress of the Marquis's mansion.
As usual, Qingxing slept on the small couch next to her, and she also heated a kang (a heated brick bed) for Qingxing to keep her warm.
It was snowing outside again at night.
The snow was falling heavier and heavier, and the little kitten was so cold that it didn't dare to sleep outside anymore. It carried its kitten bed into the house.
There was no charcoal brazier in the room, and the air was a bit chilly, so Xiaomi jumped to the foot of Jiang Shuwan's bed, found a spot, and slept soundly.
Soon, Jiang Shuwan and Qingxing both woke up from the heat.
The master and servant were holding teapots and gulping down water.
Xiao Tao, who was sleeping in the servants' quarters, heard their noise, put on a coat, and saw that her mistress and Sister Qingxing were drinking cold water. She quickly went to find them warm water.
"No need, no need."
Jiang Shuwan didn't need her to do anything.
She was very hot; her clothes were soaked with sweat. Cool water was just right.
Qingxing was also drinking vigorously over there, and the two of them drank two whole pots of cold water before they stopped.
"Meow meow meow..."
A white shadow flashed by, and Xiaomi, feeling hot, darted outside and rolled around in the snow.
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