Chapter 125 Generous Gift
Hearing Xiao Mingzheng's words, Zhong Min couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
She knew that Tingyu Pavilion was the most unique and exquisite courtyard in the palace, but it was not within the scope of the back garden. It was originally used as a temporary residence for some extremely valuable guests. Ning Zhiyuan also lived there when he came.
Now Xiao Mingzheng hadn't actually arranged for Jiang Xiyan to live directly in the back garden, but instead to stay in Tingyu Pavilion. What exactly did that mean? Could it be that he had no intention of accepting this beauty as his own? Or perhaps he cared too much about her and didn't want to treat her like any other woman?
Zhong Min estimated that the latter possibility was more likely. In all likelihood, he was in a hurry to get out and was afraid that Jiang Xiyan would be wronged. He was also worried that someone in the back garden would make things difficult for Jiang Xiyan during his absence. That was why he did not directly let Concubine Liu, who was temporarily in charge of the back garden of the palace, take charge. Instead, he asked her, an unrelated person, to watch over and protect her.
It seemed Xiao Mingzheng was truly attentive this time. Zhong Min secretly speculated that perhaps Jiang Xiyan would soon become the Mu Prince's Consort, and then the Mu Palace would truly have a mistress. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh. It seemed her decision yesterday had indeed been wise and timely. It had only been one day, and this man's heart was truly untrustworthy. But this was also a good thing. She probably figured that before long, Xiao Mingzheng wouldn't block her from leaving anymore.
After finishing the instructions, Xiao Mingzheng immediately left the house, and Zhong Min naturally began to fulfill his task and accompanied Jiang Xiyan to Tingyu Pavilion.
Jiang Xiyan seemed to have a good personality. She didn't have the arrogance and coldness of other beauties. She called "Sister Min" left and right, smiling like a flower. She even took the initiative to extend her arm and hold Zhong Min's arm. She looked as if they were very familiar and close.
Zhong Min didn't rush to make any conclusions in her heart about the innocence and enthusiasm shown by Jiang Xiyan, but she naturally felt embarrassed to appear too cold on the surface. After all, the other person respected her very much.
"Sister Min, Xiyan is young and new here. If there's anything I do wrong in the future, please remind me immediately." Jiang Xiyan said sincerely, "I heard Brother Zheng say that Sister Min is a very kind person. At first I thought he was just saying it casually, but I didn't expect it to be true after meeting her. Although this is my first time meeting Sister Min, I feel particularly close to her and like her very much. I think this is what people often call fate."
Hearing the words "Brother Zheng" coming out of Jiang Xiyan's mouth, Zhong Min couldn't help but feel a little numb. It's true that a beautiful woman is a beautiful woman. Even her little mouth is many times sweeter than a human.
"Miss Jiang, you're too polite. I'm just a freeloader in Prince Mu's mansion. How can I remind you of anything? You are of noble status and will be a great noble in the future. I'm afraid you'll have to take good care of Zhong Min during her temporary stay in the mansion." She smiled slightly. "As for fate, you're really flattering Zhong Min. I'm a rough man, not a lady from a noble family like you. Zhong Min is very lucky that you don't despise her for her simplicity."
Seeing Zhong Min like this, Jiang Xiyan smiled even more and quickly said, "Sister Min, it's too polite for you to say that. You blocked a fatal sword for Brother Zheng, so you are Brother Zheng's savior. Brother Zheng's benefactor is my benefactor. I should treat you well. How can there be such a thing as caring for others? Sister Min, please don't worry about it. Just stay in the mansion and recuperate. Naturally, no one would dare to disrespect you."
Hearing this, Zhong Min couldn't help but laugh in her heart. She didn't know whether Jiang Xiyan was really naive or pretending to be naive. It seemed that she really regarded herself as the mistress of this mansion and Xiao Mingzheng as his man. She even said things like "Brother Zheng's benefactor is her sinner and she should treat him well". Isn't it a bit too straightforward and too hasty?
"Miss Jiang is very well-informed. She knows everything right after entering the mansion. It seems that the prince is really good to her. Zhong Min would like to congratulate her first." Zhong Min knew in her heart that no matter how much Xiao Mingzheng valued Jiang Xiyan, it was impossible for him to tell her about his own affairs in such a short time. Therefore, it was obvious that Jiang Xiyan had done a lot of homework before coming to Prince Mu's mansion. It was really like sharpening the knife while chopping wood.
Jiang Xiyan smiled shyly upon hearing this, but she didn't seem to be feeling uncomfortable at all. After a moment, she continued, "Brother Zheng and I have known each other for a long time. Back then, my grandfather was still his tutor. One time, on my grandfather's birthday, he came to our house to celebrate. That was when I first met him. Even though he was only fifteen and I was only seven or eight, we got along extremely well."
"Later, on my eighth birthday, he came to celebrate and gave me a painting he had drawn himself. I still have that painting. When Brother Zheng comes back in a few days, he will definitely be very happy to see it. But then Brother Zheng went to the military camp for training, and Grandpa took me back to our hometown, so we never met again. I thought I would never have the chance to see Brother Zheng again in this lifetime, but I didn't expect..."
At this point, Jiang Xiyan paused, the smile on her face as sweet as honey, making people intoxicated. Such uncontrollable emotions, such joy and relief, all seeped from the depths of her heart. It was obvious at a glance that she was indeed moved.
Zhong Min was certainly not mistaken about this. The admiration in Jiang Xiyan's eyes was genuine. Even if the emperor had sent her here for other purposes, the young girl's budding love was genuine. Perhaps, as Jiang Xiyan herself had said, the seeds of love had been planted in her childhood, or perhaps it was the beauty of the memory that made it unforgettable.
But no matter what, Xiao Mingzheng now has the capital to make Jiang Xiyan's heart flutter, whether it is appearance or ability, I think there are few women in this world who can resist such temptation. Not to mention that Jiang Xiyan came here for the purpose of being Xiao's woman, even if it was at someone else's command, but she was definitely happy in her heart.
Zhong Min had no idea why Jiang Xiyan, whom she had just met, was sharing these things with her. After all, she certainly wouldn't share her memories with someone she'd only met once. However, whether it was intentional or unintentional, she didn't say anything and just listened. It wasn't her business anyway, so there was no need to dwell on it.
After sending Jiang Xiyan to Tingyuxuan, everything in the yard had been tidied up. Butler Liu ordered some servants to be sent over. Jiang Xiyan left four people behind, and with the addition of the two personal maids she had originally brought with her, the number of people was just right, not too many or too few.
After staying for a while, seeing that everything was almost done, Zhong Min said to Jiang Xiyan, "Miss Jiang, you must be tired after the journey. Take a good rest today. When you have enough energy tomorrow, I will accompany you to take a good look around the mansion and familiarize yourself with it."
"Thank you, Sister Min. I'm sorry for your trouble." Jiang Xiyan smiled sweetly and was very friendly.
"Miss Jiang, you are too polite. This is what I should do. If you have nothing else to do, please go to bed early. I won't disturb you and will take my leave now." Zhong Min naturally did not intend to stay for long. Today was almost over. Once Xiao Mingzheng came back tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, this beauty would naturally have someone to take care of her, and she would not have to worry about it anymore.
"Sister Min, please wait a moment." Seeing this, Jiang Xiyan quickly winked at the personal maid beside her. The maid immediately understood and quickly took out a gift box from the gift bag beside her and handed it to Jiang Xiyan.
"I've really had to trouble Sister Min these days. Xiyan has prepared a gift. Although it's not a big deal, it's Xiyan's thoughtfulness. I hope Sister Min won't despise it." As she said that, Jiang Xiyan stepped forward and handed the gift box to Zhong Min with both hands.
Seeing this, Zhong Min couldn't refuse and took it with a smile: "I'm sorry that you are so polite, young lady. I accept the gift. Thank you for your kindness."
Seeing that Zhong Min accepted it, Jiang Xiyan seemed very happy and said a few more words enthusiastically. Then he personally sent Zhong Min out and watched Zhong Min leave.
After returning to the house where he lived, Zhong Min was surrounded by Xier and Zi Yan and started questioning him as soon as he entered the house. Zhong Min just said a few simple words, and then handed the gift that Jiang Xiyan had just given to Xier, and signaled Xier to put it away.
Seeing this, Xi'er said curiously, "Why don't you open it and take a look? Jiang Xiyan is quite influential, maybe she really gave him something valuable."
"Yes, yes, let's open it and take a look." Zi Yan's face was also full of interest. She originally thought that this beauty had come with bad intentions, but she didn't expect that she was so easy to get along with. She even took the initiative to give things to Zhong Min, which was a bit beyond her expectations.
"If you want to see it, just open it. It's just some women's jewelry." Zhong Min only took one look at the box and concluded, "I think it's not bad. It's either gold or jade."
Hearing Zhong Min's words, Xi'er and Zi Yan were even more excited and quickly opened the gift box. They saw that Zhong Min had guessed correctly: it was a jade pendant, but it was extremely beautiful, and it was obvious that it was no ordinary item.
"Wow, I didn't expect that Jiang was so generous, willing to give away such a fine item." Xier couldn't help but sigh. "I've never seen such a fine piece of jade at Zheng Ruyu's place before. This must be worth a lot of money, right?"
Hearing Xier's words, Zhong Min was somewhat surprised and quickly asked Xier to bring the jade pendant over for her to examine. Upon closer inspection, she discovered that the jade pendant was indeed extraordinary, as Xier had said. Not only was the jade quality and craftsmanship unparalleled, but more importantly, the pattern carved on the jade pendant astonished her.
Looking at the jade pendant, Zhong Min couldn't help but frown, and had a very bad premonition in his heart.
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