Jiang Bai was slightly taken aback, but immediately understood who Zhao Ping'an was and what he meant.
But how did Ping An find out about what was going on at home?
Jiang Bai glanced down at Zhao Xile.
Zhao Xile gave Jiang Bai a big smile.
"Mother, my brother has finally come back. How about we go out to eat today? Let's invite Father along, so it's a family meal."
She emphasized the last five words.
Just then, Linglong walked past the building and heard Zhao Xile's words from a short distance away.
She stood frozen in place, not moving any further.
The handkerchief in her hand involuntarily became a tangled mess.
Jiang Bai glanced at Linglong; no matter how calm she pretended to be, there was always hatred and jealousy hidden in her eyes.
She thought for a moment and realized that it was actually a good thing that he had returned safely.
The two children have grown up, and they will eventually have to go through some things.
Fortunately, both Le'er and Ping'an are smart.
Jiang Bai pinched Zhao Xile's cheek, his eyes full of praise: "Okay, when Father comes back, let's go to Furonglou for some snacks."
"Great!" Zhao Xile clapped happily.
Zhao Ping'an glanced back at the woman named Linglong, his expression anything but friendly.
"Mother, I've learned a lot in the army recently, let me show you."
"Okay!" Jiang Bai became interested and ignored Linglong, pulling Zhao Ping'an and Zhao Xile into the courtyard.
Linglong was left standing there as if she were invisible. Cui'er stomped her foot angrily: "Auntie, they're deliberately trying to upset you!"
"Are we just going to put up with this?!"
Linglong turned her head and scolded, "What else can we do but endure it?!"
Jiang Bai, I'd like to see how long your good days will last.
A hint of murderous intent flashed in her eyes.
The position of the matriarch of the Zhao family will be mine sooner or later, and Zhao Yi will also be mine.
"Go back inside!" Linglong turned and left, her face devoid of any of the previous gentleness.
At noon, Zhao Yi had just returned. Upon hearing that Zhao Ping'an was back, he was overjoyed, and the family of four went to Furong Tower.
The military camp was not in the capital, but in the northern border region.
That place was extremely harsh, and the conditions were terrible.
Zhao Ping'an has lost a lot of weight in the months since he left.
Zhao Yi and Jiang Bai felt sorry for Zhao Ping and arranged a lot of things for him.
That's when they ran into Zhao Nan, who was shopping.
"Jiang Bai?"
Jiang Bai turned around upon hearing the voice, and greeted Zhao Nan upon seeing her: "Princess Zhao...".
Zhao Nan walked over: "When did you become so polite?"
Her tone was somewhat dissatisfied.
"We're outside, but we still need to follow the rules."
Zhao Nan didn't say much after hearing this. After all, they were in the capital, and there were eyes watching them everywhere, so it was always better to be cautious.
"The prince wasn't with you?" Jiang Bai asked.
Given how clingy the prince is, it's obviously unusual that he's not by Zhao Nan's side.
Zhao Nan waved her hand, a smile playing on her lips: "He's driving me crazy. I told him to stay at home and not follow me around."
Jiang Bai chuckled, though the joy on her face betrayed her words.
“This is…” Zhao Nan pointed to Zhao Ping’an, whom she had never seen before.
Jiang Bai pulled Xiao Ping'an to his side: "Ping'an, come here, this is the Princess."
"Zhao Ping'an greets the Princess."
Zhao Nan looked at Zhao Ping'an, and her eyes lit up.
"Good boy." She patted Zhao Ping'an on the shoulder: "I think your son has a bright future ahead of him."
As she spoke, she leaned close to Jiang Bai and whispered, "I'm not lying to you, I used to do this kind of thing."
Jiang Bai was somewhat surprised: "Impressive, impressive."
"Keep a low profile."
"Why doesn't Your Highness join us for dinner?"
"Okay." No one sat down in the private room, but someone followed behind.
Cui'er looked over and said, "Auntie, is it alright if we come along?"
Linglong glanced at her and said, "Let's just pretend we bumped into each other by accident, shall we?"
"They can come to Furong Tower, but I can't?"
As she said this, she showed none of her previous gentle and polite demeanor.
Cui'er nodded in agreement, "Auntie, you're right."
Let's go.
While everyone was enjoying their meal, Jiang Bai went to the restroom and, by sheer coincidence, ran into Linglong.
She was carrying a box of pastries and greeted Jiang Bai first.
Because of the old lady, Jiang Bai did give her some face.
However, Linglong's appearance at this time inevitably made Jiang Bai suspicious of her intentions.
"Exquisite young lady."
The hand hidden in the delicate sleeve paused.
Jiang Bai did not call her aunt.
"Madam, I didn't expect to see you in Furong Pavilion." She looked at the room Jiang Bai came out of, which was apparently their room. Zhao Yi should be inside at this time.
Jiang Bai followed her gaze and asked, "What is it, Miss Linglong?"
"It's alright, is Madam feeling unwell?" She looked at Jiang Bai, who was clutching his stomach.
After she said that, Jiang Bai did indeed feel unwell.
For some reason, she had been feeling a bit nauseous these past few days. Just now, Zhao Yi had put a piece of braised pork on her plate, and she felt nauseous and her stomach was also a little uncomfortable.
Jiang Bai didn't say much to her; everyone has to go to the bathroom.
"I have other matters to attend to, so I cannot entertain Miss Linglong any longer."
"Madam, please go ahead with your work." Linglong seemed quite polite, her eyes already practically fixed on the other room.
Sure enough, as soon as Jiang Bai left, Linglong breathed a sigh of relief and pushed open the door to go inside.
The people inside were chatting and laughing when Linglong pushed open the door, breaking the harmonious atmosphere.
Linglong feigned surprise: "Master?! You're here?"
"Excuse me, I've come to the wrong place. I don't realize my friend has already left. May I come in and sit for a while?"
Zhao Yi remained silent, while Zhao Ping'an and Zhao Xile both looked displeased.
Zhao Nan glanced at the crowd and could tell that they didn't like this woman.
"Who are you?" Zhao Nan asked.
"Why don't you bow to me when you see me?"
Upon hearing this, Linglong immediately realized that Zhao Nan was the princess.
"This humble subject greets Your Highness."
"Alright, you can get up now."
"what do you?"
Linglong glanced at Zhao Yi, her eyes somewhat cautious, "I am a concubine brought in by Old Madam Zhao."
Zhao Yi parted his thin lips slightly: "Get out."
Linglong's eyes reddened instantly as she looked at Zhao Yi: "Master, even if you don't like Linglong, you don't need to humiliate me like this."
She did it on purpose. Zhao Yi didn't want her to have an easy time, so she showed everyone what the Zhao family was really like in front of the princess.
As luck would have it, Zhao Nan is no ordinary person.
She looked at Linglong, raising an eyebrow slightly: "Why are you crying?"
Linglong was slightly taken aback, then immediately wiped away her tears: "Your Highness, please forgive me."
"You are indeed guilty."
exquisite:"?"
"What, did I say something wrong?"
Linglong shook her head: "No, no, the princess is right to reprimand me."
Just then, Jiang Bai walked in and witnessed this awkward scene.
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