Still so cold!
Jiang Zhiyu thought to herself, but smiled brightly at him.
Seeing that radiant smile, Xiao Yanchen frowned slightly and instructed the centenarian Ling
Shuang, “Go and invite her down.”
Ling Shuang subconsciously looked up and quickly replied, “Yes!”
A short while later, Ling Shuang appeared before Jiang Zhiyu.
“This young lady, my lord invites you over.”
Jiang Zhiyu nodded with a smile, “Alright! Let’s go!”
Watching Jiang Zhiyu leave with Ling Shuang, Jiang Zhenzhou and Jiang Jingshu in the private
room exchanged a glance, their brows also furrowed.
“What on earth is Jiang Zhiyu up to!” Jiang Zhenzhou was somewhat irritated. “She actually
went to see Prince Chen! What if she says something wrong and offends him? Wouldn’t that bring trouble to our household?”
Jiang Jingshu’s expression was equally complicated, but her voice remained gentle. “Since things
have come to this, we can only take it one step at a time! If my cousin really displeases Prince Chen, you should plead for her. Perhaps he can show leniency for Father’s sake.”
Jiang Zhenzhou snorted, his expression full of disdain. “What a troublemaker! I don’t know why
Mother brought her back!”
Seeing Jiang Zhenzhou’s disdainful look, Jiang Jingshu chuckled inwardly, but said softly, “After all, she’s a blood relative of the Marquis’s family. Now that we know, we can’t just let her wander
outside. Let’s go, let’s go down and see what’s going on!” “Eldest sister, you are so gentle and understanding! You are the true eldest daughter of the Marquis’s family!”
Jiang Jingshu smiled softly, saying nothing, but tugged at Jiang Zhenzhou’s sleeve and walked out with him.
At the same moment, Jiang Zhiyu had already arrived in front of Xiao Yanchen.
Xiao Yanchen’s posture seemed lazy, but in fact he was fully prepared.
In case of any unexpected event, he could attack or retreat as needed.
From this alone, one could see that he was a very guarded person.
His features were exceptionally delicate, his eyebrows and eyes were like paintings, and he even had some feminine features.
However, his overly sharp eyes and the murderous aura surrounding him made people dare not underestimate him in the slightest.
They even dared not look him in the eye.
But this did not include Jiang Zhiyu.
This was not the first time Jiang Zhiyu had seen Xiao Yanchen.
Although Xiao Yanchen wore a mask when they met before, she recognized him the moment their eyes met.
However, compared to those previous times, this was the first time the two of them had truly “met”.
Thinking of this, Jiang Zhiyu smiled brightly at Xiao Yanchen, “Your Highness, can we discuss something?”
Xiao Yanchen raised an eyebrow, “You want to discuss something with me?”
“Yes!” Jiang Zhiyu nodded, “Your Highness booked the entire Zhexian Tower to treat all the
Imperial Guards to a meal? Can I join you? I don’t eat much!”
“How much you eat is none of my business. Why should I treat you to a meal?”
Jiang Zhiyu didn’t answer and moved closer to Xiao Yanchen.
Seeing this, Ling Shuang immediately stepped forward to stop her, “Go back!”
“Ling Shuang!” Xiao Yanchen said calmly, “Let her come over.”
Ling Shuang glanced at Jiang Zhiyu warily, but still obediently stepped aside.
Jiang Zhiyu walked up to Xiao Yanchen, bent down, and whispered in his ear, “Given that Your
Highness relies on me for detoxification every month, it’s not unreasonable for Your Highness to treat me to a meal, is it? Your Highness already recognized me, didn’t you?”
Xiao Yanchen’s expression remained unchanged, but a meaningful glint flashed in his eyes.
“The eldest daughter of the Shennong Jiang family, instead of staying at Shennong Manor tending flowers and plants, why has she come to the capital?”
Xiao Yanchen’s voice wasn’t loud, only Jiang Zhiyu could hear it.
Despite being exposed, Jiang Zhiyu remained unfazed.
They both held each other’s weaknesses, and Xiao Yanchen needed her help; she had nothing to fear.
“That has nothing to do with Your Highness!”
Jiang Zhiyu said, straightening up and looking down at Xiao Yanchen, her voice slightly louder,
“Is Your Highness willing to treat me to a meal now?”
Jiang Zhenzhou and Jiang Jingshu, who had just arrived, heard Jiang Zhiyu’s words, and their
faces turned pale simultaneously.
Jiang Zhiyu had such audacity!
She actually dared to get Prince Chen to invite her to dinner!
What is her status!
And what is Prince Chen’s status!
How dare she?
“Jiang Zhiyu!” Jiang Zhenzhou shouted coldly, “What are you doing! Quickly apologize to Prince Chen!”
Jiang Jingshu also said, “Cousin, come back quickly! Don’t offend the Prince!”
As she spoke, Jiang Jingshu gave Xiao Yanchen a curtsy, “Your Highness, my cousin grew up in the countryside and only arrived in the capital today. She doesn’t know Your Highness’s identity
and didn’t mean to offend you. Please don’t take offense!”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yanchen’s eyes flickered slightly, “She’s a cousin from the Marquis of Zhongyong’s family?”
“Yes!” Jiang Jingshu replied softly, “My cousin’s family has undergone a great change, and she was just brought into the manor by my mother today. She hasn’t learned the rules yet, so please forgive her if she offends His Highness.”
Jiang Zhiyu sighed, “I also want to be well-mannered and sensible like my cousin, but what can I do? I don’t have biological parents to raise me! There’s nothing I can do!”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingshu’s hands, hidden under her sleeves, clenched tightly, but she didn’t show it on her face.
“Cousin, let’s not disturb His Highness’s enjoyment any longer. Let’s go back to the manor quickly! Otherwise, Father and Mother will worry!”
“We can’t leave now!” Jiang Zhiyu refused directly, “Prince Chen hasn’t even said whether he’ll invite me to dinner yet!”
“Cousin!” Jiang Jingshu was anxious, her tone somewhat unfriendly. “Stop making a scene!”
Who did she think she was?
Prince Chen didn’t even respect the Marquis of Zhongyong’s mansion, how could he possibly invite a mere cousin to dinner?
Jiang Zhenzhou was also impatient. “Jiang Zhiyu, haven’t you made enough of a scene?!”
This arrogant fool, was she really his half-sister?
Xiao Yanchen glanced at Jiang Zhenzhou and Jiang Jingshu, then at the smiling Jiang Zhiyu, and chuckled silently.
“Since Miss Jiang has just arrived in the capital, I should extend my hospitality. I’ll invite Miss Jiang to dinner today, and I hope Miss Jiang will do me the honor!”
Jiang Zhiyu raised her chin, her smile growing even brighter. “Since Prince Chen is so kind to invite me, I would be very grateful if I could accept!”
Prince Chen glanced at Ling Shuang, who immediately understood and brought over a stool, placing it beside Prince Chen.
Jiang Zhiyu didn’t stand on ceremony and sat down.
The table was laden with fine wines and delicacies, a feast for the eyes and the palate, but Xiao Yanchen remained untouched.
Jiang Zhiyu, without any ceremony, picked up her chopsticks, took a bite, and then poured herself a cup of wine.
“Not bad!”
Jiang Zhiyu nodded approvingly.
“As expected of the Immortal’s Pavilion, truly delicious! Cousin, I’m really enjoying this meal!”
Jiang Zhenzhou, upon hearing this, finally snapped out of his shock.
Looking at Jiang Zhiyu sitting side by side with Xiao Yanchen, Jiang Zhenzhou still couldn’t believe it was real.
The Prince Chen, known as the cold-faced killing machine who dared to disrespect even the Emperor, was actually inviting Jiang Zhiyu to dinner?
Why was that?