Marriage of the Di Daughter

Jiang Youyao ran away, which was a fact that no one expected. Jiang Youyao was still there during the day yesterday, but no one was there when I went to see her early this morning. It can be seen that Jiang Youyao could only leave the mansion last night when there were no people around.

Mrs. Jiang was so angry that she almost fainted, and immediately asked Pearl to bring the two maids of Yaoguangzhu up for interrogation. When Jinhua and Yinhua were brought to the Wanfeng Hall, their faces paled, and they obviously knew that something serious happened this time. Mrs. Jiang looked at them and said coldly: "Finish."

Jin Hua was a little hesitant, she didn't know why she was so loyal to Jiang Youyao, she was still unwilling to betray Jiang Youyao at this point, maybe she was afraid that Jiang Youyao would settle accounts with her afterwards.

Mrs. Jiang sneered: "Come here, drag these two maids out and sell them."

"Sell" means to sell into a brothel. Jin Hua was frightened out of her wits, they were originally the personal maids of the official lady, such maids would either marry with the lady, and be turned into aunts by the uncle. Or marrying off to be a wife in charge is better than being in a brothel.

Before Jinhua could open her mouth, Yinhua had already kowtowed to Mrs. Jiang, and said, "Old lady, I know where the third lady has gone. The third lady has gone to Ji's house!"

Jinhua was taken aback, why did Yinhua say it directly? Little did they know that Yinhua had been dissatisfied with Jiang Youyao for a long time, Jiang Youyao was self-willed, and would beat and scold the maids around her if she was even slightly dissatisfied. In the past, under the control of Ji Shuran, she had to be restrained. Now that Ji Shuran is dead, I don't know if Jiang Youyao has become more irritable and often doesn't treat her and Jin Hua as human beings. Pity them as Jiang Youyao's personal maids, not only can't speak right and wrong of their own lady, but also have to endure this inhuman abuse.

Now that something happened to Jiang Youyao, Yinhua didn't want to let herself pay for her whole life because of Jiang Youyao's mistakes. Therefore, she was not as entangled as Jinhua, and said: "Old lady, last night Miss asked the servants and Jinhua to clean up for her, but the gold and silver were soft. Then the porter was led away, and the servants poured laxatives into the porter's tea. , taking advantage of the time when they went to Mao Guangguang, the third lady escaped from the mansion."

Lu Shi wondered: "Escape? Why did she escape from the mansion? If you want to go to Ji's house, you can go by yourself?"

Yinhua muttered twice before saying: "Miss San thinks that now that the mansion has grounded her, she will never be allowed to leave the mansion again in this life, let alone return to Ji's house. Miss San said she must go back to Ji's house. The servants did not dare to offend the master, and the deeds of sale of the servants are still on the master... Besides, the servants thought that they would report this matter to the old lady early this morning. In this way, even if the third lady went to Ji's house, the old lady would not I can send someone to look for it."

Mrs. Jiang's face was extremely ugly, what Yinhua said meant that Jiang Youyao was clearly dissatisfied with Jiang's family, so she wanted to go to Ji's house to find comfort. Such a young lady is simply... stupid!

Lu Shi also said: "Youyao is too arrogant. How can you think that the mansion will lock her up for a lifetime? It's nothing more than the turmoil recently. If she goes out, it's not good. It's better to stay in the mansion Here, let’s avoid the limelight. How can you be so kind as to be a donkey’s liver and lungs, so you don’t know people clearly.”

"Enough! Don't say a few words!" Mrs. Jiang said angrily, and Mrs. Lu immediately fell silent. Mrs. Jiang said again: "Find me the boss. If something like this happens, he has to go to Ji's house to ask for someone! The young lady of Jiang's family lives in Ji's house, so spread the word and think about it!"

Originally, because of Ji Shuran's incident, Jiang's family has now become the talk of the people in Yanjing City. If Jiang Youyao went to Ji's family again, what would others think? Although Mrs. Jiang kept saying that Jiang Youyao was stupid, after all, she grew up in front of her eyes, and the love between grandparents and grandchildren was not hypocritical. Jiang Youyao acts like this, in the eyes of outsiders, they will only think that those rumors are true, Jiang Youyao is really Ji Shuran's affair with a foreigner, Jiang Youyao is really ruined!

Seeing Mrs. Jiang's movement, Jiang Li sighed slightly in her heart. Jiang Youyao has made so many mistakes, Mrs. Jiang is still not completely disappointed in her, she was originally an excellent status, but this stupid woman made it irreparable. It can be seen that people still have to walk their own way in the end.

Jiang Jingrui said casually: "Who else do you need? If she wants to go back to Ji's house, she can go back to Ji's house! We don't have a mouth to eat in our house. How nice it is."

Lu quickly pulled Jiang Jingrui, although she thought so in her heart, but seeing Mrs. Jiang's expression, it was obvious that she didn't intend to let Jiang Youyao live in Ji's house all the time. The old lady was already very angry, but Jiang Jingrui added fuel to the fire at this time, which is not a good thing.

Jiang Yuanbai got the news as soon as he came down from the court, and hurried over. Hearing this, his face turned ashen, and he took someone to Ji's house to ask for someone without saying a word.

Jiang Jingrui left the Wanfeng Hall, whispered to Jiang Li, and said, "Do you think Jiang Youyao will come back with Uncle?"

"certainly."

"Why?" Jiang Jingrui seemed disappointed, and said, "Don't tell me the Ji family won't keep her? She is also the grandson of the Ji family."

Jiang Li said: "You also know it's your grandson. Regarding Ji Shuran's matter, the Ji family is at fault, and they won't say much to the Jiang family. Besides, Jiang Youyao's staying at Ji's house is not a good thing for her. The only way to let her go back For the Jiang family, treating each other is the best result. As for Jiang Youyao's own wishes, does it matter?"

Jiang Jingrui scratched his head, and finally said: "That's right, her wishes are not very smart anyway."

Jiang Li walked to Fangfei Garden. On the first day of the new year, Jiang Youyao did not expect that Jiang Youyao would give the entire Jiang family such a big surprise, which Jiang Li did not expect. Maybe last night, when she was taken away by Zhao Ke from the "back door" of Jiang's house, Jiang Youyao was also sneaking away from the front door.

It's just... Jiang Youyao will face more troubles when she returns home. At least for the matter of her sudden loss of mother, Jiang Yuanbai and Mrs. Jiang's few guilt in the first place will definitely disappear at this moment.

Jiang Youyao has nothing to rely on.

In the afternoon, Jiang Yuanbai came back with someone. Jiang Li was in Fangfei Garden by herself. She thought she would see a distraught Jiang Youyao, but she didn't expect Tong'er to rush over from the outside, and as soon as she entered, she covered the door and said to the inexplicable Bai Xue and Jiang Li: "Something has happened!"

"What?" Jiang Li asked. "Big things happen" every now and then in this mansion, but in the final analysis, it's really not a big deal. As for Jiang Youyao, Jiang Li didn't think she could make much trouble now.

"The master took people to Ji's house to look for the third lady at noon, and now he came back empty-handed. The servant thought it was the third lady who insisted on staying in Ji's house, but later heard the old lady get angry outside the Wanfengtang , the second master also persuaded the master to find someone as soon as possible." After a pause, she said: "Miss San didn't go to Ji's house, she's gone!"

"Didn't go to Ji's house?" At this moment, Jiang Li's eyes froze. How smart Jiang Youyao was talking about, maybe even Jiang Yu'e couldn't compare. If you don't go to Ji's house, where else can you go in Yanjing City... Could it be that you are looking for Jiang Yu'e, or Zhou Yanbang? After all, according to Jiang Youyao's temperament, in the world, apart from Ji's family, Zhou Yanbang, the prince of Ningyuanhou, is the most worthy of her trust, right?

Bai Xue also wanted to go with Jiang Li, and asked, "Miss San won't be going to Ningyuan Hou Mansion, right?"

"It's possible, but if you really want to go to Ningyuan Hou Mansion, the Hou Mansion should send someone to inform you soon."

"Why?" Tong'er said: "So anxious to protect yourself wisely?"

"Shen Ruyun is going to marry into Ningyuanhou's mansion soon," Jiang Li smiled nonchalantly, "Shen Ruyun's elder brother, Shen Yurong, is a protective person, so he must have greeted the Zhou family before then. How dare the Zhou family be negligent?" What's the matter with Jiang Youyao's appearance? Besides, Jiang Youyao's reputation is not good now, the Zhou family is afraid that Zhou Yanbang will have something to do with Jiang Youyao, and it's too late to avoid it."

"So, as long as the third lady goes to Ningyuanhou's mansion, our mansion will know soon?" Tong'er asked.

Jiang Li nodded: "So don't worry too much. Although Yanjing City is big, my father didn't report to the officials. As long as Jiang Youyao doesn't meet bad people, even if he does, he can find out the whereabouts quickly." She turned around body, said lightly: "We just need to wait and see what happens."

This is Jiang Li's idea, she is sure that Jiang Youyao will not go far. Not to mention other conditions, even Jiang Youyao herself is not a hard-working person. I'm afraid I'll regret it if I stay outside for half a day.

But unexpectedly, Jiang Li's idea turned out to be wrong.

At night, there was still no news of Jiang Youyao. Tong'er secretly inquired about the familiar maid, and heard that Jiang Yuanbai also went to Ningyuan Hou's mansion to look for someone, but still found nothing. The people sent to track down Jiang Youyao's whereabouts did not find any trace of Jiang Youyao. Being alone is like disappearing out of thin air. Mrs. Jiang has already discussed with Jiang Yuanbai whether to report to the official, but once reported to the official, the statement to Jiang Youyao will really be damaged.

After arguing for a long time, finally Lu Shi and Jiang Yuanping also joined in, and finally decided to report to the official tomorrow morning. Fame is important, but life comes first.

Tong'er and Bai Xue chatted a few words and went out. Jiang Li fell to the ground and blew out the lamp, but couldn't fall asleep. Thinking about Jiang Youyao, I always feel strange.

How could such a big person disappear for no reason. If she was walking on the street, she would be easily spotted, and none of the officials she knew would dare to hide her. Jiang Yuanbai even asked people to go to the brothel of the tea house to see if he was caught by the traffickers, but there was no result. There is no news of Jiang Youyao in the imprint of leaving the city gate, could it be... Was she hidden by someone?

Jiang Li thought hard, but in the end she didn't come up with a result. He turned over and closed his eyes. Let's talk about tomorrow's matter tomorrow, and let Jiang Yuanbai report to the official and let others look for it. If you can't find... if you can't find it, just ask Zhao Ke.

Maybe he can know.

...

Early the next morning, when Jiang Li came out of Fangfei Garden to pay her respects to Mrs. Jiang, she did not see Jiang Yuanbai, so she must have brought someone to report to the officials. Lu Shi was also there, but he was not as shrewd as usual. He sat on the sidelines and shook his head at Jiang Li, as if to warn Jiang Li not to make the old lady angry, just wait and see how things change.

Mrs. Jiang was probably really angry. Before Ji Shuran's incident had a good or bad outcome, Jiang Youyao made another wave. Now the Jiang family is really going to become the laughing stock of Yanjing City.

The atmosphere in the Wanfeng Hall was very silent. At this moment, Fei Cui walked in suddenly, holding a post in her hand, and sent the post to Mrs. Jiang, saying, "Old Madam, Zhongshu Shelang's mother sent the post. coming."

Zhongshu Shelang? Jiang Li's heart skipped a beat, the Shen family? She involuntarily raised her head to look at the post in Mrs. Jiang's hand.

Mrs. Jiang quickly read the post, she seemed a little tired, and said: "Go back, I'd better avoid going out these few days, and I don't have much contact with the Shen family. There is also the matter of the fifth girl. It would be embarrassing to go." A glance In a blink of an eye, I saw Jiang Li staring blankly at the post in her hand.

Jiang Li has always been in Jiang's mansion, and she looks calm about everything. Whether it's jewelry or silk and satin, they always smiled when they gave her, but they didn't look overly happy. This picture of wanting nothing is gratifying, but also a little uneasy, especially for the old woman and Jiang Yuanbai who want to make up for Jiang Li's past grievances. At this moment, Mrs. Jiang suddenly saw Jiang Li's rare expression of interest, thought for a while, and said, "Second girl, do you want to go?"

Jiang Li was startled, Lu Shi also looked at her, Jiang Li smiled slightly: "I'm just a little curious." Although she said so, her eyes were still looking at the post.

Mrs. Jiang immediately understood, thought for a while, and said: "In that case, let's accept this post. Since they invited me, if I don't go, it will show that my Jiang family has no confidence. It's fine, but I don't know what they are talking about behind their backs Two days later, Second Girl, you should also dress up and go to the banquet with me."

Lu Shi wondered: "Why did the Shen family hold a banquet?"

Mrs. Jiang glanced at her: "Ms. Shen's family is getting married, and she will enter the gate of Ningyuan Hou's mansion in ten days. Before the wedding, hold a banquet."

The Shen family is thin, and Shen's mother only has one son and one daughter. Shen Yurong has not yet married, and Shen Ruyun's marriage is probably a big event for the Shen family.

Lu Shi nodded, and said: "Then we, A Li, will have to dress up that day, and now..." She smiled, and didn't finish the rest of the sentence, Jiang Li also knew what she wanted to say. Now that I have reached the age to talk about marriage, not to mention the marriage, at least I have to start choosing someone.

But this time is really not very good, after all, so many things happened to the Jiang family. But for Jiang Li, it was exactly what she wished for. She doesn't want to marry, she just wants revenge. Trapped in the back house, how can I do what I want to do.

She wished she could not get married.

But the old lady began to seriously consider Lu Shi's words. She was deceived by Ji Shuran before, and Jiang Li's marriage was delayed. Later, she was confused by Jiang Yu'e, although now it seems that the marriage in Ningyuanhou's mansion is not very good, and Zhou Yanbang is definitely not a good match. But in the end, Jiang Li was wronged.

It should be time to take a look at the young talents of the right age in Yanjing City. This time, Shen's residence should be able to see a lot of them. If they are not bad, ask someone to inquire about them. Mrs. Jiang pondering.

But she didn't realize that the corner of Jiang Li's smiling mouth had sunk unconsciously.

...

During the two days after leaving Shen's house for the banquet, people from the government office still haven't found Jiang Youyao's whereabouts. Because Jiang Yuanbai had greeted the people in the yamen, Jiang Youyao's name was not released, and her reputation was preserved. At least for now, except for the people in the yamen, no one knows the fact that Jiang Youyao has disappeared.

Jiang Yuanbai's complexion became uglier day by day, and Jiang Li knew that Jiang Yuanbai was also worried because she was his biological daughter after all. No matter how angry and disappointed, at such a juncture, I still couldn't help worrying. But this will not change anything for Jiangli.

On the day of going to Shen's residence for a banquet, Mrs. Jiang asked Pearl to bring jewelry early in the morning.

At the end of the new year, I made several new clothes, but I haven't had time to wear them yet, but now I can wear them. The jewelry that Mrs. Jiang sent was really generous and dazzling. Tong'er picked up the jewelry that matched the clothes and put it on for Jiang Li, and combed Jiang Li's hair carefully, and put a little powder on it, everything was surprisingly good.

"The girl hasn't been to a banquet for a long time these days, so I just took this opportunity to amaze others." Tong'er seemed to never know how to write the word modest, and said triumphantly: "Compared to other ladies, Let them see it in shock!"

Jiang Li smiled, noncommittal, she went back to the Shen family to find some more evidence, although the evidence that can be found is too slim, the Shen family will definitely clean up all the traces after Xue Fangfei's death . Shen Yurong has always been cautious and will not leave any clues behind.

But she still wanted to see it.

After leaving the courtyard, Mrs. Jiang and her party were already there. Mrs. Lu didn't bring Jiang Jingrui and Jiang Jingyou with her. Jiang Jingyou wanted to study, but Jiang Jingrui was too skinny. Mrs. Lu was afraid that he would stab someone at the banquet. There are still some ladies from aristocratic families who came here today, it would be bad if something went wrong. Lu Shi also came to the banquet with the mood of choosing a daughter-in-law for himself. As for the third room, Mrs. Jiang also sent someone to ask, but Mrs. Yang said she was not in good health recently, so she politely declined. Mrs. Jiang thinks that she has done everything she can do, and Mrs. Yang doesn't appreciate it, so she doesn't need to persuade her anymore.

As a result, only Mrs. Jiang, Mrs. Lu and Jiang Li went to the banquet.

Fortunately, Lu Shi and Jiang Li have a good relationship, and they talked to Jiang Li along the way, and the atmosphere was harmonious. It's just that Jiang Li has something in her heart, so she is inevitably a little absent-minded. Lu Shi thought she didn't have a good rest last night, so she let her rest against the carriage for a while, and called her when she arrived.

Jiang Li leaned against the carriage and closed her eyes, but she couldn't sleep, her thoughts were terribly confused, and her mind was full of all the past in Shen's house. Now revisiting the old place, the place that took her life, the place where she was deceived, hurt her and murdered her, the place where the children she once had were buried, she still has to go again after all.

Not long after, the carriage stopped, and Lu Shi shook Jiang Li: "A Li, we are here."

Jiang Li opened her eyes and jumped out of the carriage with Lu Shi.

The entrance of Shen's mansion is still the same as before, the golden plaque with the words "No. 1 Scholar and No. 1" is still brand new, as if it has been wiped quietly every day, and there is not a speck of dust. The porter's boy is even familiar with Jiang Li, but the clothes he is wearing are much richer than before.

Jiang Li held Mrs. Jiang's hand, and passed a post to the concierge. The concierge stepped aside respectfully and welcomed the person in. He didn't realize that the girl in front of him was the wife who had lived in the mansion for three years.

Who would have thought? No one can think of it.

As soon as he entered the door, his eyes were full of elegance, Lu said: "It seems that Mr. Shen is also an elegant person, and the house is full of literati charm."

The Jiang family is also the family of literati, and literati always have a sense of sympathy for literati. Jiang Li's eyes turned cold. The Shen family looked elegant and knowledgeable about books and etiquette, but no one knew about the wolf ambition of this modest gentleman.

When we arrived at the courtyard, we found that many ladies and ladies had already arrived. There are also some young masters, the official young masters come less, Jiang Li saw Liu Xu. Liu Xu and Mrs. Liu also came to the banquet, when Liu Xu saw Jiang Li, she ran over excitedly and said, "I see you!"

Speaking of which, since Jiang Li returned to Yanjing City from Tongxiang, she rarely saw catkins. She no longer went to Guangwentang, Jiang's family had accidents one after another, except for going to Ye's house to visit Xue Huaiyuan every now and then, she no longer walked around. Liu Xu took her hand and sat down beside Mrs. Liu, Mrs. Jiang saw her talking to the little sister she was familiar with, so she followed her.

Liu Xu said: "Are you okay? How long has it been since I saw you? Two months or three months? Originally, I wanted to post a post to your house, but I heard that the Jiang family is not peaceful these days, no It’s so rash to visit. I wanted to ask you to come out to find me, but I was afraid that it would be inconvenient for you to go out. I didn’t expect to see you here today.”

Jiang Li smiled slightly: "A lot of things have happened recently, but they are all in the past."

Liu Xu looked at Jiangli for a while, and saw that she didn't look like a fake, nor was she haggard and thin, so she breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "It's good to pass. I'm relieved to see you like this. Why are you the only one here today? Don't you see Jiang Youyao?"

Outsiders still don't know about Jiang Youyao's disappearance, Jiang Li said with a smile: "She is in the mansion and has been grounded."

Liu Xu said: "With her temperament, she must be looking for trouble at the house again. It would be better if she didn't come. Once she comes, I'm really afraid that she will trouble you."

"Thank you." Jiang Li also smiled, and looked at Liu Xu, "Are you okay recently?"

Liu Xu said: "It's nothing." Speaking of this, there seems to be something unspeakable, creaking. Seeing this, Jiang Li asked softly, "But what's wrong?"

Liu Xu glanced at her, and sighed helplessly, "My father said it's time to meet someone for me. When I come to the banquet today, my mother also came to see if there is a suitable candidate. God knows I don't want to marry at all. What's so good?" She said, looking at Jiang Li, her eyes lit up, and she said, "Speaking of which, you should come to the banquet because of this, right? You are about the same age as me, and the Jiang family should have I've seen people for you!"

"Maybe." Jiang Li smiled.

"You don't seem to care at all," Liu Xu looked at her suspiciously, "neither shy nor afraid, it seems like you are talking about other people's affairs."

"Me?" Jiang Li returned to her senses and said with a smile: "I'm just like you, I don't want to marry. But this kind of thing is not up to me. Instead of worrying in vain, it's better to relax."

Liu Xu also sighed when she heard this, and said, "Who told us to be born as women, but it is much harder than men."

Jiang Li raised her eyes and looked elsewhere. Those who came today included Ji's family, and Chen Ji's family was also there. After saying hello to Mrs. Jiang, they sat on the other side far away. Because of Ji Shuran's matter, the relationship between Ji's family and Jiang's family is also very awkward. But it's hard to say anything.

In addition, Jiang Li also saw people from the right minister Li's family. Li Xian and Li Lian also came, but think about it, since Shen Yurong has voted for Cheng Wang's faction, the right minister has already colluded with Cheng Wang. Shen Yurong and Prime Minister Right are in the same group. Jiang Li noticed that among the young ladies present, many of them were looking at Brother Li Xian.

Li Xian and Li Lian were both born with outstanding talents. Especially Li Xian, who is talented at a young age and has an official status. Although Li Lian looked like a dude, his good looks and status still attracted the hearts of many girls. The two brothers are still unmarried up to now, and they are regarded as the favorites in Yanjing's aristocratic women's circle. It is just a matter of choosing marriage, or a very enlightened family, and it all depends on the children's own preferences. Or the more noble the status is, the more attention should be paid to being well-matched. Others chose the Li family, and the Li family had to look up to them.

Mrs. Jiang also noticed this, and couldn't help but look at Jiang Li, seeing that Jiang Li was only talking to Liu Xu, and didn't look at Li Xian and his brothers, so she felt relieved. The Li Xian brothers are good, but the Li family and the Jiang family are rivals, if Jiang Li also likes the Li family brothers, it will definitely not succeed. Fortunately, Jiang Li didn't seem to favor the two of them.

The young ladies who come and go today are all far away from Jiangli. Although the crime of killing one's mother and brother is no longer there, the Jiang family has been messed up recently, and everyone is willing to stay away from right and wrong, and is unwilling to get involved with the Jiang family. Jiang Li is also happy to be quiet.

While talking with Liu Xu, Liu Xu suddenly said: "Hey, I didn't expect Mr. Xiao to come too."

Jiang Li looked up and saw that Xiao Deyin was wearing a wide purple dress with fluttering sleeves, and she came gracefully. She used to look gentle and elegant, and she is the same now. Among the young girls who are younger than her, not only is she not being compared, but she has a unique beauty.

Many of the noble ladies here are also female students of Mingyi Hall, and they immediately greeted Xiao Deyin enthusiastically. Xiao Deyin accepted it with a smile, and when he walked to Jiang Li and Liu Xu, Jiang Li and Liu Xu also stood up and saluted her.

Xiao Deyin seemed very surprised that Jiang Li was here, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect you to come too. I haven't seen you in Mingyi Hall these days, and I heard that you have caught a cold, but are you okay?"

She didn't mention the Jiang family's affairs at all, as if she had considered Jiang Li very carefully. Jiang Li also thanked Xiao Deyin for the question mark, and after Xiao Deyin left, Liu Xu sighed, "Among the gentlemen in Mingyi Hall, only Mr. Xiao is the gentlest."

Jiang Li smiled, noncommittal. She also thought that Xiao Deyin was the most gentle one, after all, to have such a moving piano sound, he must be a clever person. It's just that the truth is ugly and the truth is chilling.

After sitting for a while, the host finally came out. Mother Shen and Shen Ruyun came out first, and Shen Yurong came out second. Shen's mother pulled Shen Ruyun to meet the wives and ladies. Shen Ruyun was wearing a rose-purple peony brocade gown and a long skirt, which was very gorgeous. She also carefully dressed up today, I don't know if it is because she is going to marry into Ningyuan Hou's residence soon, she got her wish, she looks extraordinarily beautiful.

Shen Yurong came out later, and as soon as he came out, the eyes of many noble ladies who were glued to the brothers of the Li family turned to Shen Yurong in an instant. Such a young talent, Mr. Shen with a bright future, even if it is just a young man, others are scrambling for it. What's more, this master is still a lover, and his wife will never leave after doing such a scandal. All women in the world hope that their husband is an affectionate person. Shen Yurong is like this, except for her family background is a bit weak, she really can't find any shortcomings.

On Shen's mother's face, she couldn't help showing a little smug expression. She really likes the feeling of being surrounded by stars. Anyone who comes to the house today, a few years ago, the family would have to look up to each other. Now these people praised her children and sought after her, but made her feel that all the suffering in the past was worth it. Even if it's just for the vanity of this moment.

Jiang Li had a panoramic view of Shen's mother's expression. She had been a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law with this man for three years, and she already knew what Shen's mother was thinking. I couldn't help laughing mockingly in my heart, it was Shen Yurong who was promoted and made a fortune, and she became the mother of an upper class, but the vanity and philistine in her bones were the same as before, even more blatant than before.

The family banquet in Shen's residence was about to begin, and everyone sat down on the table. The maid brought up plate after plate of delicate dishes, it had been a long time since there were many more servants in the Shen residence, and even the taste of the food had changed. Jiang Li thought in a daze.

At that time, she married into the Shen family, and the Shen family didn't have any family background at all. They lived on Shen Yurong's writing outside and Xue Fangfei's dowry. She is careful about her budget, but her daily meals should not be too simple. Even so, Shen Ruyun and Shen's mother always dislike her for not knowing how to live.

Right now the Shen family seems to have no shortage of money, there are big fish and meat every day, and there are big banquets, I don't know how much of the money in it is a gift from Princess Yongning.

Just as Jiang Li thought about this, she heard the servants of Shen's mansion come to inform her that Princess Yongning had arrived.

Everyone at the banquet was surprised, why did Princess Yongning come here suddenly?

The corner of Jiang Li's mouth twitched, of course Princess Yongning would come. As long as there is Shen Yurong, she will follow without hesitation. That's all in the past, but the enthusiasm for the Tongxiang case has not completely subsided, and the rumors about the person behind Feng Yutang have not been eliminated. Princess Yongning should keep a distance from the Shen family. I'm afraid Shen Yurong won't be very happy now.

She calmly glanced at Shen Yurong on the other side of the table.

With a smile on the corner of Shen Yurong's mouth, she was turning her head to listen to what her colleagues were saying, and casually glanced at the entrance of the garden. In that glance, Jiang Li clearly saw anxiety and displeasure.

Sure enough, he and Princess Yongning had a disagreement.

Yongning is willful and clingy to Shen Yurong, and he doesn't want to separate for a moment. However, in Shen Yurong's heart, staying with Yongning is obviously not the first priority. At this time, with Shen Yurong's temperament, she would only try to avoid suspicion, and Yongning's posting so bluntly would only annoy Shen Yurong.

Jiang Li raised the teacup in front of her, took a sip, and smiled softly.

"I didn't expect the princess to come here suddenly." Liu Xu sat beside Jiang Li, talking to Jiang Li secretly.

At this time, Princess Yongning also came in with the boy who led the way.

Today, Shen's mother hosted a banquet for Shen Ruyun, but Princess Yongning was dressed more gorgeously than Shen Ruyun, with a red pearl flower tube top, a bird-painted long skirt, and her hair tied into a golden bun with eight treasures and pearls, it was very dazzling. With red lips and a coquettish smile, she said: "I passed by by chance, and I heard about the excitement, so I realized that there is a banquet inside. Come in and have a look, Mrs. Shen won't mind, right?"

"Where is it?" Mother Shen smiled and said, "His Royal Highness is willing to come, and the house is full of splendor."

Princess Yongning said petitely again: "Mrs. Shen, you are welcome. Everyone, don't worry about me, it's the same as before." She naturally sat beside Shen Ruyun.

Shen Ruyun, on the other hand, seemed to have received great honor, made her body straighter, and held her head high.

In Jiang Li's eyes, there was a disgusting nausea.

"The Shen family looks like they're trying to curry favor," Liu Xu said in a low voice, "Master Shen seems to be a noble person, why does this family..."

"Know people, know face, but not heart." Jiang Li only said one sentence. After all, she knows best whether Shen Yurong is really pure or not.

Princess Yongning glanced at Shen Yurong as if nothing had happened, but Shen Yurong didn't notice her, a trace of disappointment flashed in her eyes, and then quickly disappeared, and she chatted with the wives at the table with a calm expression.

There are quite a few people who flatter Princess Yongning. Mrs. Jiang and Mrs. Lu sat without moving, and didn't even take the initiative to say hello to Princess Yongning. Princess Yongning is Cheng Wang's younger sister, Cheng Wang colluded with the right minister, and the right minister and the Jiang family are enemies, so naturally there is nothing to say.

This banquet seemed to be a joy for both the guests and the host. The wives were busy chatting enthusiastically, looking at each other and fawning on each other. After eating, it's like watching the snow in the small courtyard building.

Although it didn't snow today, Shen's mansion is elegant and specially repaired the snow-watching pavilion. A long corridor pavilion is also a view. Liu Xu lacked interest, the other ladies followed Shen Ruyun to walk around the yard, but Liu Xu didn't like to join in the fun, and took Jiang Li, and the two of them wandered alone in the garden.

After wandering around for a while, Liu Xu was going to clean the room, and Jiang Li was waiting for her outside, and she also walked around casually. Suddenly, she saw an open room with a qin on the table.

This Guqin is very precious at first glance, but it should be used by women, it is very thin and thin, and there are carvings of flowers and birds under the surface of the Qin. When she was Xue Fangfei, she originally brought a piano, which was given to her by Xue Zhao, and finally burned it along with her death. Shen Yurong never played the piano with this kind of daughter's piano. From the first time she saw this piano, Jiang Li knew that it was a gift from Princess Yongning.

Princess Yongning can also play the piano. Although her piano skills may not be exquisite, there are many people in the world who admire her and applaud her. Jiang Li walked into the room, walked up to Fang Qin, and stretched out her hand to caress the surface of the piano. The precious piano probably didn't feel rough to the touch, but was completely different and delicate. She could think that maybe in the past, Shen Yurong was sitting here, watching Princess Yongning play the piano, maybe she agreed, maybe she just watched with a smile. Thinking about it, Jiang Li felt sick for a while.

She sat down instead.

There was no incense and no hand bath, so she tried it out, and immediately started playing.

She played "Close the Moon".

The sound of the zither swayed slowly, and gradually spread far away. The Shen mansion was not as big as the Duke's mansion, so the sound of the zither would not disappear halfway, and gradually spread to the pavilion.

At first no one paid attention to it, thinking it was some luthier playing. Gradually, the listeners were also attracted attention, and someone said: "Which luthier is this, who can play a piano piece like "Guan Shangyue" superbly, this... who is playing it?"

"Yes, yes, hey, Mr. Xiao, don't you know how to play the qin? Can the sound of the qin be called excellent?" Someone asked.

Unexpectedly, someone asked Xiao Deyin, Xiao Deyin was in a daze, and she didn't recover for a while, only to see someone beside her gently tug on her sleeve, "Mr. Xiao, what's wrong with you?"

Only then did Xiao Deyin come back to her senses, forced a smile, and replied: "Well, the conversation was very good." No one noticed that her palms were actually full of sweat at the moment.

Others could only hear the sound of the piano, but not the heart of the piano, but she clearly felt that the person playing the piano was so familiar, as if it was that person, that person who shouldn't exist... Xue Fangfei?

How is this possible!

Xue Fangfei is dead, the player who plays the piano must be someone who sounds like Xue Fangfei, she made a mistake. Thinking like this, Xiao Deyin couldn't wait to ask Shen's mother, "Dare to ask Madam, who played the piano in the house, can you please come and explain it?"

Shen's mother was also confused, and said: "Luther master? We have never hired a luthier in our house."

"I haven't invited a luthier before, so who is the one who plays the piano?" Everyone was surprised, "Could it be a lady from the guest list?"

Shen Ruyun happened to be there too, she thought for a while, and said: "There is only one piano in the house, it belongs to elder brother, and it is placed in the tea room in the West Garden. If someone plays the piano in our house, he must only play that one. Send someone to have a look and you will know who it is. You don't have to worry, I will send someone to see who the piano player is, and then invite him to come over." After saying that, he ordered the servant girl to go.

"Closing the Moon" still didn't stop, the more it played to the turbulent place, the more flavorful it became. Someone couldn't help but said: "The sound of this piano is almost the same as that of Mr. Xiao."

Xiao Deyin was annoyed when he heard this. Once upon a time, the entire Yanjing City regarded her as the number one luthier, especially after Fairy Jinghong got married, she had no rivals. But in just half a year, first Jiang Li, and then this inexplicable person, her number one luthier, it seems that everyone can do it!

Apart from anger, Xiao Deyin also had deep fear in his heart.

It's so similar.

She still remembers the first time she heard Xue Fangfei play "Closing the Moon", she was so surprised that she refused to believe that anyone in the world could play to such a level. At that time, she also found out bitterly that her piano skills were indeed not as good as Xue Fangfei's.

Fortunately, Xue Fangfei is dead.

But who is this man?

The maid who was ordered by Shen Ruyun to find the player who played the piano came to the room in Xiyuan, and the student who played the piano stopped at some point. The little maid entered the room and saw the precious flower-and-bird qin placed on the table upright, as if no one had ever been there.

There is only a faint fragrance in the air.