Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Xiao Junhao’s Scheme
Chapter 107: Xiao Junhao’s Scheme
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Seeing the worry in Jiang Ruyun’s eyes, Jiang Peihuan gently started to speak.
Before she could say anything else, Jiang Peihuan continued, “You’re tired today, too. You should go home and rest early.”
After parting ways with Jiang Ruyun, Jiang Peihuan returned directly to her own Elegant garden.
“Eldest Miss?”
Just as she reached the entrance, she saw Ye Xiao waiting there.
After greeting Jiang Peihuan, Ye Xiao softly said, “Miss, please let me check on you.”
Jiang Peihuan didn’t refuse, and after she entered her room, she stretched out her hand.
After carefully taking Jiang Peihuan’s pulse and confirming that she had no health issues, Ye Xiao finally released her hand.
“By the way, have there been any developments these past few days?”
For the past few days, Jiang Peihuan had assigned Ye Xiao a task: to keep an eye on Jian Mei. Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s question, Ye Xiao nodded.
Looking at Jiang Peihuan, she lowered her voice, “Miss, the news of you and the Second Miss going out today was leaked by Aunt Mei.”
Hearing this, a flash of surprise appeared in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes.
She had been curious about how Xiao Junhao had found out about their whereabouts. Now, she understood.
“How did she leak the information?”
“The old woman Wang, who guards the back gate, was bribed by Aunt Mei.”
“Miss, do you want me to bring that old woman Wang here?”
“No need for now.”
Hearing Ye Xiao’s words, Jiang Peihuan shook her head, tapping her fingers lightly on the table. “1 want to see what her goal is, so let’s keep this old woman Wang for now. But in the meantime, I’ll need you to keep an eye on them.”
“Don’t worry, Miss. I know what to do.”
With Ye Xiao’s skills, tracking two people was nothing. Therefore, after giving her instructions, Jiang Peihuan didn’t say anything more.
After changing her clothes, Jiang Peihuan went to Yanlin.
Since Jiang Hong’s vacation ended, he had become busy again, so Xue Yan was often alone in Yanlin. And because Jiang Sijin also went to the military camp, worried that Xue Yan would be lonely, Jiang Peihuan had dinner at Yanlin every night.
When Jiang Peihuan arrived at Yanlin, she saw Xue Yan sewing clothes, which were clearly for Jiang Hong.
“Mother.”
“Did you see the doctor? Are you alright?”
Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan’s voice, Xue Yan put down the clothes in her hands and looked at her carefully. Seeing that she is fine, she finally sighed in relief.
Sitting down next to Xue Yan, Jiang Peihuan softly said, “Don’t worry, Mother, I’m fine.”
Not wanting to worry Xue Yan, Jiang Peihuan quickly changed the topic, “Mother, are you sewing clothes for Father?”
“Mmm.”
“Your father only wears clothes that I sew for him. I didn’t have time while 1 was in the military, but now that 1 have nothing to do at home, 1 can make more clothes for him.”
Xue Yan’s eyes softened when she talked about Jiang Hong. Seeing the expression in her eyes, Jiang Peihuan also showed a slight smile.
She couldn’t help but remember this time in her past life when Jiang Changbai had already passed away, and both Xue Yan and Jiang Hong were deeply affected.
Now, seeing her parents and brother well, Jiang Peihuan felt a great joy in her heart.
“Huan Er, I’m talking to you. Why are u spacing out?”
Seeing that Jiang Peihuan was distracted, Xue Yan couldn’t help but raise her voice a little. Hearing Xue Yan’s voice, Jiang Peihuan snapped out of her thoughts and looked at her, quietly asking, “What did Mother just say?”
“I asked, do you want to learn to sew clothes?”
“Me?”
“You and King Cheng have already set the marriage date, and several days have already passed since the third month. According to the customs of Qi Kingdom, you should prepare some clothes for him before your big wedding.”
“Although the embroiderers can do it on your behalf, it’s not as sincere as making it yourself. What do you say, should 1 teach you?”
Seeing the confusion in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes, Xue Yan asked with a smile.
However, upon hearing this, Jiang Peihuan quickly shook her head, “No need, I can have the embroiderers prepare it.”
Hearing this, Xue Yan didn’t insist.
After dinner, Jiang Peihuan returned to her own Palm Garden. The room was already lit, and Jiang Peihuan thought it was Yue Er. But when she opened the door, she saw Xiao Nanye sitting at the table.
At this moment, he was drinking tea from Jiang Peihuan’s usual teacup.
“Back already?”
Seeing Jiang Peihuan, the man put down his teacup and spoke softly.
Compared to before, Jiang Peihuan seemed to be getting more used to this man suddenly appearing in her room. She moved closer, sat on the chair next to him, and then began to speak, “Your Highness, did you find out about my fall into the water today?”
“Indeed.”
When Jiang Peihuan mentioned this, Xiao Nanye’s eyes darkened for a moment. Seeing the coldness in his eyes, Jiang Peihuan couldn’t help but ask, “What’s the reason?”
“Xiao Junhao has indeed played a good game.”
Then, Xiao Nanye softly relayed what Han Feng had investigated. From his words, Jiang Peihuan understood Xiao Junhao’s schemes.
Refurbishing the palace required a lot of money, which Xiao Junhao didn’t have. As a demoted prince, he didn’t dare to ask the emperor for more funds, so he turned his sights on the Liu family.
A few million taels of silver was an astronomical figure to others, but it was nothing to the Liu family.
So Xiao Junhao planned to rescue Liu Xin when she fell into the water, using the opportunity to bring her into his household.
As the only legitimate daughter of the Liu family, if she was under his control, the Liu family would become Xiao Junhao’s moneybag.
Understanding this, Jiang Peihuan’s eyes filled with ridicule, “He really never changes.”
In her past life, he deceived her feelings for power. Now, in this life, he wants to deceive Liu Xin for money, which is very much in line with Xiao Junhao’s character.
“Xin Er was saved by my elder brother, and now his scheme will fail.”
Thump, thump…
As Jiang Peihuan’s words trailed off, there was a knock at the door.
“Eldest Miss, there’s trouble in the third lady’s courtyard.”
Yue Er’s voice came from the doorway, her tone full of urgency. Hearing her words, Jiang Peihuan couldn’t bother about Xiao Nanye being there and immediately opened the door, “What happened to my third aunt?”
“It’s not Third Madam, it’s Miss Liu.”
In the Elegant Garden.
“Miss Liu, my prince is willing to take you as his wife, which would be a blessing for the Liu family. Please come with me.”
“Even the Prince Qing can’t force marriage, moreover, this is Jiang’s Mansion, 1 ask Guard Pei to leave.”
To be a wife, it might sound nice but it’s just being a lesser concubine. In the Prince’s residence, aside from the princess, there are also side-consorts, and wives among others, but a wife is just the lowest ranking concubine.
Hearing Pei Wu’s words, Liu Xiu’s eyes were full of anger.
Pei Wu wasn’t surprised by Liu Xiu’s reaction.. After she finished speaking, he directly said, “Third Madam, I think you wouldn’t want to cause trouble for your maternal family, would you?”