After a while, Jiang Yashuang, who had changed into a blue summer dress, returned to the Marquess Qin's Mansion. He fixed his robes outside the study, bowed respectfully after entering, and greeted respectfully, "Grandfather!"
Marquess Qin caressed his long beard and lazily commanded, "Get up, come and talk to me. What were you doing at the Prince's Mansion of Xihe the other day? All of your brothers were scolded because of you. Even your aunt and I were said to have not disciplined you well."
The old Marquess was over 60 years old, but his face was ruddy and he was hale and hearty. Now, he could still practice the long halberd that weighed dozens of pounds really quickly that even water couldn't be poured onto him. When he was wearing a half-old Confucian shirt and sitting behind his desk, he looked gentle, not like a military general but like a civil servant. In fact, Jiang Qianchuan was more talented than ordinary civil servants. Otherwise, he couldn't t
After getting out of Marquess Qin’s Mansion, Jiang Yashuang went to Madame Tao’s residence and told her what Marquess Qin said. He looked at Madame Tao with hope in the end, “Grandmother, the grandfather said that this thing is depended on you!”“I know you are eager to get engaged. I’ll send the official matchmaker tomorrow, okay?” Madame Tao tapped his forehead with her finger and scolded him with a smile, “I watched you grow up. But I never saw you so eager! She is not your wife yet. When she is, I wonder if I’m going to be cast aside?”“Lanlan will be very nice to you...” Jiang Yashuang coaxed her in a hurry.Madame Tao said with a smile, “Okay, okay, okay. I trust your judgement!” she patted his arm, “Why do you keep looking outside? Can’t stay any longer? Eager to go to the Ruan Family to tell them the good news? Just go. While it’s still early, hurry back. You haven’t done your homework today, right?”Jiang Yashaung was thri
The next day, Madame Tao did invite an official matchmaker to the Prince's Mansion of Xihe.Although Qiu Mengmin and his wife were unhappy that Qiu Yelan married into such a good family, they had to exchange the household registered card they got from the Deng Family with the official matchmaker.Since there were still a few siblings older than Jiang Yashang who had not gotten married, the two families decided to be engaged for now and the date for the wedding ceremony had yet to be discussed.After being busy for most of the day and sending off the official matchmaker, both Qiu Mengmin and Princess Yang felt that the future was bleak, "We have done a lot of mean things to the little bitch. And she's the kind of person who holds a grudge. Now that she marries into an influential family. She will definitely take revenge on us in the future.""I know!"The couple sat opposite each other, full of sorrow.Howe
Qiu Yelan and Ruan Ciyi worried all the way, so Jiang Yashuang specially arranged Qi Shuluo's wagon to go alongside the Ruan Family's team.But as he said, with the royal family and noble families going to Mount Dizi together, the guard of honor, the scale and road conditions all led to the slowness of the journey.So Qiu Jinglan had been safe before they arrived at the residence. Qiu Yelan and others were relieved.The three brothers and sisters lived in Ruan's residence. It was not the old one that General Ruan had bought. At that time, they had no other property except the General's Mansion.This one was bought by Qiu Jinglan himself during the summer vacation last year. Because he was still a proud student with high hope of Xue Chang at that time, it was very close to the villa of the Xue Family.And Xue Chang, as an important minister, lived not far from the palace. In the same way, the manors of the Jiang Family,
They arrived at the place Jiang Yashuang talked about. Lotus leaves were all closely next to each other, weaving a tight blanket. In the middle bloomed white and red flowers. There were also lotus seedpods, singing birds, and croaking frogs. On the bank, there were tall willows and exuberant aspens. The cicada chirped without stopping. It was the most typical summer scenery.Qiu Yelan rode the horse here with him. Even though Jiang Yashuang chose to ride in shadows and the wind was cool, she had sweated after riding this far. Now standing on the bank, looking at the clear lake water that was hidden in between the flowers and leaves, Qiu Yelan couldn't help but mumbled, "I really want to go swimming...""There are too many people here. Let's find a place with fewer people and I'll watch out for you?" Hearing her, Jiang Yashuang immediately came close and said viciously by her ears."Then you will take my clothes away and use this to force me to
Kuang Qingwu came over and glanced at the intimate posture of the two playfully. He did a fist and palm salute and said, "Since you are safe, I can rest assured."Jiang Yashuang didn't like him. But Kuang Qingwu had taken the initiative to help before, Jiang Yashuang had to say a few polite words. He held on to Qiu Yelan and reluctantly returned the salute, "Thanks for Young Prince's generous help just now.""I didn't manage to help." Kuang Qingwu smiled, " Did Commandery Princess Ningyi hurt her foot? I have some medicine for the injury here. If you need it...""We've also brought it with us, so there is no need to borrow yours." Qiu Yelan immediately refused.Kuang Qingwu smiled and said, "If this is the case, I won't disturb you anymore. Goodbye!"He walked away so fast, which confused the two who were wondering how to get rid of him.Watching his little boat disappeared among the lotus leaves, Qiu Yela
Qiu Yelan ignored Jiang Yashuang's invites in the next few days. Instead, she asked Zhuang Man to go out for a few days.There was no sign of Qiu Feng during those days. One day, she talked about it with Ruan Ciyi. Ruan Ciyi roared with laughter at once, "You really believed your brother? Haven't you been out these two days? Qiu Feng drank all day long since the early morning lying in the tree. He only got down to have meals when the servants called him. I could see him daily through my window upstairs... How could he go to follow you?"Qiu Yelan was enlightened. She said grinding her teeth, "I know my brother doesn't adore me anymore! How could he lie to me like this!""You were just not smart enough!" Ruan Ciyi patted her with a silk fan and said leisurely, "Didn't you say it yourself? When Qiu Feng came here this time, he had a great change in temperament. Your brother told you that there was something on Qiu Feng's mind... Under this circum
The Emperor's birthday, as its name showed, was the festival to celebrate the birthday of the Emperor. As usual, people would have three-days off for this festival. On the exact day of the Emperor's birthday, the celebrations were livelier. In an important sense, the ceremony for the Emperor's birthday was more important than the ones for the Empress Dowager's birthday and the Empress's birthday.However, the Emperor was tired of superficial things. The more he stayed on the throne, the less he liked to show his face in public. What was more, the Emperor and others were living in Mount Dizi for the summer vacation now. The place over here was smaller than the palace in the capital, which meant that there might not be enough room for various activities. Hence, every year, the Emperor would decree an order to go through the motions, showing his "care" for his people.However, it was not his call.This year was his 40th birthday, and more importan
Mengtao hurriedly said, "No. I have something to tell you." She bent down and whispered to her, "Her Majesty asked if you could write another one similar to the one written at Jinxiu Slope back then."Qiu Yelan's look suddenly changed, "About the Emperor's birthday?""Not necessarily." Mengtao's voice was lower, "As long as it is auspicious and beautiful, it will do!"Qiu Yelan recalled the guidance of Ruan Ciyi, the noble lady. As the future daughter-in-law of the Jiang Family, she must not be low-key when she should be in the limelight. Otherwise, she would be underestimated by her sisters-in-law, and even by the elders of the Jiang Family. And then her life here wouldn't be easy in the future.She nodded thoughtfully, "I'll think about it. It should be easy!" Then she asked, "When is it needed? Before the middle of the banquet?""Before the end of the banquet." Mengtao whispered, "Don't worry about the flower. It's