Jiang Mingwei was slightly taken aback, but since they had already gone through this together today, there was no way to escape it.
Therefore, he nodded and said, "That's right. Since I met the eldest sister, I have never seen her lose her composure like this. I suppose my second brother is the same."
"We'll get the answer when we see her tomorrow, so there's no need for you to worry, sister-in-law."
After saying that, Wei Jing began to eat.
His face remained calm; his words seemed to be meant to comfort her, or perhaps to comfort himself.
Jiang Mingwei sensed his displeasure, so she didn't say anything more.
He nodded slightly and began to eat.
Fortunately, the food tasted good, and we were finally full.
Lying in bed at night, Jiang Mingwei tossed and turned, constantly pondering how the big event would be explained the next day.
Before she knew it, she had fallen asleep...
A gentle night breeze blew as Wei Jing sat alone on the eaves of the princess's residence.
Gazing towards the direction of the imperial city, his eyes swirled with turmoil...
"Yesterday I really lost my composure. There was an old friend of mine who had this red mole on his arm. I missed him so much that I lost my mind and mistook General Wei for him. Don't you think that's ridiculous?"
The next morning, Jiang Mingwei and Wei Jing went to pay their respects to the Grand Secretary.
She sat in the main seat, leaning back against the chair.
Her long brocade dress adorned with peonies accentuated her elegance and refined demeanor, while a faint smile graced her face, making her as unapproachable as ever.
As he spoke, he even chuckled softly, covering his face with his sleeve.
"Fortunately, Yongzhi stopped me in time, otherwise it would have been a huge joke! General Wei, I'm really sorry, I must have frightened you yesterday, didn't I?"
Wei Jing, with a cool and aloof expression, cupped his hands and replied, "This humble subject is only worried about the Great Empress, and is not frightened. Thank you for your concern, Princess."
The eldest sister nodded, seemingly very satisfied with Wei Jing's answer, and looked at the two of them with a smile.
"It was I who was too abrupt and should apologize to you. Why are you thanking me? Well then, just consider yesterday's events as a joke. Nothing is more gratifying than your safe return."
"However, you have been gone for many days, it is time for you to return. I will not keep you today, you can reunite in the future!"
Having said that, the two were to leave and not pursue the matter of yesterday any further.
Jiang Mingwei and Wei Jing dared not say anything more.
"It's all up to the big boss's arrangements."
So Wei Jing left the mansion first, without making a sound.
No one knew he had been here, nor did anyone know that he had been poisoned and nearly died.
As for Jiang Mingwei, since the VIP invited her to stay for a while, she naturally had to behave properly when she returned.
*** personally escorted her to the gate of the princess's residence.
"Your Highness, please wait! Madam, please wait! There's no need for you two to see me off. Mingwei is deeply grateful for your kindness in helping to conceal the dangers here. I truly don't know how to thank you enough!"
Jiang Mingwei spoke softly, then bowed slightly and thanked the two of them again.
"You have done me and Yongzhi a favor, why say such things? I'm happy to help you! Hurry back to the manor. I'm also investigating those assassins. If I find out, I will definitely inform you and General Wei."
Jiang Mingwei nodded, then, as if remembering something, couldn't help but ask further.
"By the way, Your Highness, how is Amber? Is her arrow wound any better?"
"Amber?" The big sister chuckled. "Only someone as clever as you would still think about it after being thrown off a cliff! No matter how good amber is, it's still just livestock. Once it hurts someone, it won't be used again."
"We won't use it anymore, should we just kill it?"
Jiang Mingwei was shocked, and Zhang Yongzhi quickly explained on her behalf.
"How could that be? Amber is a famous horse, after all. We won't let it carry people anymore, but it will be kept in the stable to breed."
Jiang Mingwei nodded in understanding. So, does that mean she'll be used as a stud in the future?
After hesitating for a long time, she still hadn't had a chance to ask.
Seeing that she seemed to want to say something, the older woman simply guessed, "You want amber?"
Jiang Mingwei's eyes lit up. Since the big boss had guessed it, she would no longer hide it.
"If Your Highness is willing to part with it, Mingwei is willing to buy it at a price higher than the market value!"
"Are you sure? It threw you off a cliff!"
The woman asked in surprise, and even Hua Cui next to Jiang Mingwei looked astonished and couldn't help but mutter under her breath.
"Miss, are you serious? You were thrown from a horse when you were little, and this time you were thrown off a cliff. You're clearly incompatible with horses, so why did you buy amber? Aren't you afraid something bad will happen again?"
Jiang Mingwei clicked her tongue, "You're such a chatterbox."
Da *** and Zhang Yongzhi were amused by the two, and yesterday's unpleasantness was swept away.
"Alright, you don't need to pay. Do you think I can't even afford a horse? Since I gave Zhuifeng to General Wei, I'll take the liberty of giving you Amber! However, it's currently recovering from its injuries. Once it's healed, I'll send someone to deliver it to the General's residence. What do you think?"
Jiang Mingwei nodded and smiled repeatedly, unable to stop flattering him.
"Really? Thank you so much, Your Highness! You are the best in the world!"
After thanking her several times, Jiang Mingwei finally got into the carriage and left.
As the carriage drove away, the smile on the big sister's lips slowly faded, and she sighed with emotion.
"I truly love her. Back then, Ayao, the Emperor, and I were just as unrestrained and flamboyant as Jiang Mingwei. But how come everything changed after being born into the royal family?"
"The higher you climb, the colder it gets; only you know the joys and sorrows of it all. Your Highness, you're thinking too much, which is only making you anxious and stressed. It's best not to think about it."
"Let's go back to the manor. I'll play a couple of games of chess with you, but it's time to go back. I wonder... if my husband is still able to stand it?"
Upon returning to the manor, the Empress Dowager gave Jiang Mingwei a great deal of face, providing her with a full entourage.
The carriage stopped in front of the general's mansion gate.
After Jiang Mingwei jumped off the carriage, she swaggered into the General's Mansion.
Zhou was drinking tea in the courtyard when she heard that Jiang Mingwei had returned, and the teacup in her hand fell to the ground.
The scalding hot tea splashed everywhere, landing on Granny Wang's cloth shoes and soaking through the surface, causing her excruciating pain!
"What? You're not seeing things, are you? It really is that bitch Jiang Mingwei back!"
"Reporting to Madam, this servant is absolutely certain that it is indeed Madam who has returned, and she was escorted by the Princess's entourage—it was quite a grand affair!"
"That bitch, how is she still alive? Shouldn't she have died with that bastard Wei Jing?!"
Zhou gritted her teeth and paced back and forth in the room.
Suddenly, she grabbed Wang Mama's hand and anxiously asked, "By the way, did she come back alone? Or did she come back with that bastard Wei Jing? Tell me clearly!"
Granny Wang was gripped so tightly that it hurt, leaving bloody marks on the back of her hand.
His face was deathly pale, and he seemed about to cry but had no tears.
"Yes...she came back alone and didn't see Second Master."
Zhou was taken aback, then burst into laughter.
"As long as Wei Jing is dead, that's all that matters!"
But no sooner had she finished speaking than another maid rushed in hurriedly—
"Madam, the Second Master has come to visit!"
"What?!"
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