Upon hearing Jiang Zhiyu’s words, Jiang Zhong felt as if someone had grabbed him by the throat; his eyes bulged and turned bloodshot, yet he couldn’t utter a sound.
Fan Suwan, standing nearby, almost lost her composure as a Marquis’s wife, glaring angrily at Jiang Zhiyu.
Seeing Jiang Zhong and Fan Suwan so furious, Jiang Jingshu secretly thought her opportunity had arrived. She immediately stepped forward, looking at Jiang Zhiyu with reproachful eyes.
“Cousin, how can you speak like that? Parents are never wrong; we children should be filial. How can you complain in public? Isn’t that unfilial?”
Jiang Jingshu looked at Jiang Zhiyu with feigned anguish, but inwardly she was overjoyed.
Jiang Zhiyu actually complained about the Marquis of Zhongyong’s mansion!
Wasn’t this just handing her ammunition?
After this incident, whether it was the Marquis of Zhongyong, his wife, or even Jiang Zhenzhou, they would all be greatly disappointed in Jiang Zhiyu, even developing a dislike for her!
She hadn’t even done anything yet!
Jiang Zhiyu had already blocked her own path!
Jiang Zhiyu, who grew up in the countryside, was indeed a fool!
Jiang Jingshu was feeling smug when she saw Jiang Zhiyu suddenly look over.
Although it was dark, many lanterns hung at the entrance of the Marquis’s mansion, illuminating the area brightly.
She could clearly see Jiang Zhiyu’s beautiful eyes, and she could clearly see the light shining in them.
That light inexplicably made her heart tremble.
Jiang Zhiyu stared at Jiang Jingshu for a moment, then approached her step by step.
“Cousin, what you said is truly wonderful!”
“Indeed! There are no parents who are wrong! Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them.” ”
Whatever parents do, it’s all for their children.”
“As children, we must know how to be grateful!”
“After all, we are all a piece of flesh that fell from our mother’s body! Mother and daughter are of one heart!”
“Cousin, your mother will surely be very moved to hear your words!”
Jiang Zhiyu said, looking towards Fan Suwan.
“Aunt, am I right?”
As soon as Jiang Zhiyu asked this question, both Jiang Jingshu and Fan Suwan’s expressions turned extremely ugly.
Jiang Jingshu’s smugness vanished without a trace.
“Mother, I—”
Jiang Jingshu wanted to explain, but Fan Suwan had no time to listen.
“Alright, stop talking! The Prince is still here. What kind of scene is this, you two sisters bickering like this!”
Fan Suwan looked at Xiao Yanchen with a hint of apology. “It’s inevitable that young ladies will have some quarrels. I’m sorry for making the Prince laugh!”
Xiao Yanchen’s eyes were full of interest. “It’s alright! I find it quite amusing! The Empress Dowager is going to hold a flower appreciation banquet in a few days. The Lady of the Marquis can bring the sisters to the banquet. Maybe they can even make the Empress Dowager happy.”
Fan Suwan didn’t want to bring Jiang Zhiyu into the palace.
They had only spent less than a day together, and she had already discovered that Jiang Zhiyu was impulsive and did and said things differently from others. No one knew what she would say next.
Such a personality is most likely to cause trouble.
If she were taken to the palace, who knows what kind of chaos she would create!
Just as she was about to decline, Xiao Yanchen spoke again.
“When I see the Empress Dowager, I will tell her to send an extra invitation to the Marquis of Zhongyong’s residence.”
Since Xiao Yanchen had put it this way, Fan Suwan could only swallow back the refusal that was on the tip of her tongue.
“Then thank you very much, Your Highness!”
As she spoke, Fan Suwan looked at Jiang Zhiyu.
“Zhiyu, what are you still standing there for! Hurry up and thank the Prince!”
Jiang Zhiyu looked at Xiao Yanchen and secretly glared at him.
He was definitely not going to do anything good by taking her to the palace!
But right now, she really couldn’t refuse.
“Thank you, Your Highness.”
Seeing Jiang Zhiyu’s reluctant thanks, Xiao Yanchen’s mood improved considerably. “You’re too kind, Miss. Miss is extraordinary; you’ll surely shine brightly at the flower-viewing banquet and win first place. I’ll be watching with bated breath!”
Fan Suwan was even more surprised. Xiao Yanchen actually valued Jiang Zhiyu so much?
Could it be that Jiang Zhiyu really had some abilities she didn’t know about?
Before Fan Suwan could say anything, Xiao Yanchen had already lowered the carriage curtain, and his cold voice came from inside the carriage.
“Let’s go!”
The carriage gradually drove away, quickly disappearing into the night after leaving the Marquis’s mansion gate.
Jiang Zhong was the first to withdraw his gaze, giving Jiang Zhiyu a cold look. “Back to the mansion!”
“Oh!”
Jiang Zhiyu nodded and followed.
“Going back is fine, why are you being so fierce!”
Jiang Zhong paused upon hearing this.
But only for a moment, before continuing towards the mansion.
After a cup of tea, everyone gathered again in Ronghua Hall.
Jiang Zhong sat imposingly at the head of the table, his deep eyes fixed on Jiang Zhiyu. “Speak!”
Jiang Zhiyu looked puzzled. “Speak? What should I say?”
“What is your relationship with Prince Chen? Why did Prince Chen invite you to dinner? Why did he send you back? And why did he send you to the palace to attend the Empress Dowager’s flower-viewing banquet?”
Jiang Zhong’s eyes were fierce, staring intently at Jiang Zhiyu, as if trying to see right through her.
Jiang Zhenzhou glanced at Jiang Zhiyu furtively, his heart tightening slightly.
Although he wasn’t being questioned, he couldn’t help but tremble whenever he saw his father’s serious expression.
Jiang Zhiyu would probably be terrified and cry, wouldn’t she?
Just then, Jiang Zhiyu suddenly stood up.
Jiang Zhenzhou’s heart skipped a beat.
Was Jiang Zhiyu going to kneel and beg for mercy?
But then Jiang Zhiyu turned and walked towards the exit of Ronghua Hall.
Jiang Zhiyu’s action was so sudden that everyone was bewildered, some even caught off guard.
Just as Jiang Zhiyu was about to leave, Jiang Zhong shouted urgently, “Stop right there! Where are you going?”
Jiang Zhiyu turned to the side, looking at Jiang Zhong with a puzzled expression, “Naturally, I’m going to find Prince Chen!”
Jiang Zhong felt his brow throbbing uncontrollably. “Why are you bringing Prince Chen back?”
“You’ve asked so many questions about Prince Chen, and I don’t know the answers. I can only bring him back to answer your questions! What else am I supposed to do?”
Jiang Zhiyu said matter-of-factly. Even
Jiang Zhenzhou, listening, felt that there was some truth to what she said.
Wait a minute!
He’s been misled by Jiang Zhiyu!
How could that make sense!
It makes absolutely no sense!
Jiang Zhiyu is just being unreasonable!
Jiang Zhong remained silent, his brows furrowed in thought, seemingly taking Jiang Zhiyu’s words to heart.
Fan Suwan spoke softly, “My lord, I think Zhiyu has some merit. She only arrived in the capital today; how could she have had the opportunity to meet Prince Chen before, let alone become acquainted with him? It’s probably just a coincidence!” Jiang
Zhong’s expression softened slightly. “Although I don’t know why Prince Chen is so impressed with you, since he values you, you can’t be arrogant because of it. You must still stay true to your place!”
Jiang Zhiyu tilted her head, looking puzzled. “What place?”