Lady Jing'an reached out to adjust the jeweled hairpin adorning Jiang Xuelin's head, a sigh escaping her lips.
Her daughter, Lin'er, didn't like the hair ornaments that emphasized a woman's proper etiquette, so she didn't use them often. She always felt constrained when wearing them, and her family had never considered marrying her off to a high-ranking family with strict rules. But now...
well.
At this moment, Lady Jing'an was actually somewhat relieved. Fortunately, Lin'er used to fight fiercely with Prince Ping's heir, and the two even fought in the street. Her Lin'er had beaten Prince Ping's heir, so Prince Ping's family must know what kind of person Lin'er was. In addition, Lin'er had saved Prince Ping's heir, so they shouldn't do anything to her.
After all, if Lin'er hadn't disregarded worldly rules and regulations, she wouldn't have been able to jump into the water to save Prince Ping's heir. Prince Ping's heir would have been dead long ago. Because of this, Prince Ping's mansion wouldn't say anything.
By providing the worst possible standard in advance, the Prince Ping's residence will not make things difficult for Lin'er later because of this discrepancy.
Thinking about it this way, a marriage alliance with the Prince of Tongping's mansion is a good thing.
"You're not allowed to cause trouble now. If you do, you can forget about leaving the house before the wedding."
Ultimately, because she was worried that Jiang Xuelin would cause trouble again, Lady Jing'an gave her a warning in advance. However, as soon as she said this, Jiang Xuelin became dissatisfied and clung to her, complaining.
“Mother, I don’t agree with what you’re saying. When have I ever caused trouble? Even if I saved someone, it was an accident, not something I did.”
Lady Jing'an glanced at her and poked her forehead with her unarmored fingers. "Lies."
Although saving lives was the priority, Lady Jing'an, as a mother, still did not want Jiang Xuelin to take risks for saving lives.
Let alone the heir of Prince Ping, even if the current emperor himself came, Lady Jing'an would secretly hope that Jiang Xuelin would prioritize his own safety rather than risk his life to save others. She doesn't ask for her children to be rich and powerful, but only for them to be safe and well.
However, she also knew about her husband's personality, which included having several children, so she never mentioned these things.
Because she could go out to admire the flowers and get some fresh air, Jiang Xuelin was in high spirits. Lady Jing'an was quite helpless watching this, secretly thinking that she was right to let Jiang Xuelin go out.
As Jiang Xuelin waited with anticipation, the Shangsi Festival arrived in the blink of an eye.
Jiang Xuelin got up early in the morning. Today she was wearing a hibiscus-colored floral floor dress. The hem, cuffs and collar were embroidered with flowers blooming in early spring. Above the flowers on the hem, several colorful butterflies were embroidered, swaying gracefully.
At her waist was a fine, openwork mutton-fat jade ball, with a begonia-colored tassel hanging from the delicate bat pattern, and a pair of gourd-shaped jade pendants on her ears.
Today, Green Ivy styled her hair into a drooping, parted bun, a popular style for unmarried women these days. It looked playful yet elegant, and paired with a twin-flower coral hairpin and a phoenix-tail gilded hairpin, she looked rich and dignified without appearing vulgar.
Girls this age are like flowers, beautiful no matter what.
"Green Ivy, where is the red coral bracelet that Mother had the nanny send over a few days ago?"
"Replying to the young lady, this is over here. Would you like to wear this bracelet today?" Passing by, she took out a brocade box from a cabinet on the other side, and when she opened it, she revealed a red coral bracelet that the Lady of Jing'an Marquis had given her a few days ago.
It was something Fu Han had wanted to get from Princess Ping, but had never been able to obtain.
This color of red coral is rare, and men who wear red coral always appear more dashing and debonair, which is why Fu Hanlai wanted that bracelet.
"This one will do," Jiang Xuelin said, glancing at it before nodding.
"Okay, sure." After taking out the bracelet and helping Jiang Xuelin put it on, Green Ivy put the lotus bracelet she had just taken out back into the box.
After tidying herself up, Jiang Xuelin looked at herself in the mirror and was very satisfied with her appearance today.
She was going to visit the Yongchang Marquis's residence, so she couldn't just go in riding clothes like she was going out for a spring outing. She had to be at least a little more formal so as not to be looked down upon.
The Marquis's carriage was already waiting outside the gate, just waiting for Jiang Xuelin, the master, to get in so they could head to the Marquis of Yongchang's residence.
Today, Jiang Xuelin brought Green Ivy along, so that if anything happens, Green Ivy can easily take care of things for her.
"Come back early, and don't cause any trouble, or your dad will deal with you when you get back."
Seeing that Jiang Xuelin was about to leave, Lady Jing'an was still somewhat worried and warned her again.
"I know, I know, Mother, please don't worry. If you're really worried, would you like to come with me?" In a great mood, Jiang Xuelin leaned against Lady Jing'an and said with a smile.
She knew, of course, that Lady Jing'an would not be with her.
"Don't talk nonsense. What would I, as a grandmother, do at your girls' gathering?"
It's not like it's a ladies' gathering.
It's just that unmarried girls are enjoying a more relaxed life at home before getting married. They can play with peers of similar age. What does it matter if the elders come over? She's not the kind of person who's worried about her daughter and wants to tie her to her body.
...Although, if she could tie herself to him, Lady Jing'an would really love to tie Jiang Xuelin to her body and carry her with her.
"I'll bring you some pastries from Yu Rong Zhai when I get back!"
"Go."
Jiang Xuelin got up to say goodbye and walked out with Green Ivy.
"Green Ivy, keep a close eye on your daughter."
"Yes, Madam, I will be careful." Green Luo curtsied and then followed Jiang Xuelin.
Lady Jing'an: "..."
well.
What are you being careful about? If Lin'er really encounters something, it would be good enough if her personal maids didn't hand her a knife, let alone offer any advice.
However, the maid's loyalty pleased Lady Jing'an.
The Yongchang Marquis's residence and the Jing'an Marquis's residence are not far apart; it only takes half an hour by carriage to get there.
Lady Yongchang was a flower lover, and the back garden was filled with flowers, which were naturally captivating in this season. Fei Qing, the head of the household, was already waiting for her, and two other young ladies had also arrived. They greeted Jiang Xuelin as she came over.
Those two were cousins from the Yongchang Marquis's mansion, but Fei Qing didn't like spending time with them; their relationship as cousins was just so-so.
After exchanging greetings, Fei Qing, knowing that Jiang Xuelin liked crabapple blossoms, pulled her to a weeping crabapple tree in full bloom, said a few more words, and then went to greet the other girls who were arriving one after another.
Jiang Xuelin sat at the stone table, admiring the weeping crabapple tree while talking to the green ivy. While talking, she glanced down at her palm.
That was given to her by Fei Qing when he was introducing the weeping crabapple tree.
The small note contained only a few neat but impatient words.
Do not go near the water.
That was Fei Qing's handwriting, which Jiang Xuelin was very familiar with.
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