strictlysupreme Chapter 108 A sudden turn of events
Chapter 108 A sudden turn of events
"Go, of course you can go! Go to the storeroom and pick out a gift. King Rui will definitely be there on time!"
Before Mingbo could finish, Zong Wenzhi interrupted him, with a calculating look in his eyes.
Xiao Jinrui listened to Zong Wenzhi's words, and suddenly looked up at him, with a hint of confusion in his eyes, and said quickly:
"Master, the Jiang family's second branch is in such a state of decline, yet my father has arranged a marriage for me with the daughter of a humble family. I'm afraid my other brothers would laugh their heads off if they knew. Why did Master want me to attend? Isn't that just asking for humiliation?"
Seeing Xiao Jinrui's face full of reluctance, Zong Wenzhi smiled slightly, then looked at him and comforted him:
"Whether this matter is good or bad depends entirely on how you view it! If this matter is handled well, Your Highness will naturally have a say in the Emperor's presence, and the other princes won't keep such a close eye on you!"
Listening to Zong Wenzhi's words, Xiao Jinrui's eyes lit up. You know, Xiao Jinrui also agreed with Zong Wenzhi's ability. Since he said so, it was naturally a sure thing. I just don't know what this has to do with him attending the banquet of the second branch of the Jiang family.
Thinking of this, Xiao Jinrui couldn't help but bowed to Zong Wenzhi and said:
"I don't know what you mean, Master? Jiang Hongtai being separated from the Dingguo Mansion, how come it's actually beneficial to me? Master was just upset about this matter!"
"If Jiang Hongtai was still in the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion, he would naturally have the support of the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion. Even if he was not valued in the mansion, others would only think that Princess Rui was from a noble family.
In this way, the other princes will also be wary of you. Now everyone knows that Jiang Hongtai's family has been separated. As Jiang Hongtai is a fifth-rank official, naturally no one will take him seriously. In this way, some people will believe that Your Highness has no intention of competing for the throne. For the sake of their own reputation, naturally no one will come to trouble Your Highness.
Furthermore, His Majesty has seen that Your Highness has not chosen to distance himself from the Jiang Family's Second Branch because it was separated from the Dingguo Mansion, so he will naturally not treat Your Highness unfairly! Your Highness only needs to do as I say, and your wish will naturally be fulfilled!"
The marriage that Emperor Shunqing had arranged for His Royal Highness Prince Rui was originally a chicken rib, tasteless to eat and a pity to throw away. Unexpectedly, there was a sudden turn of events, which allowed His Royal Highness Prince Rui to play dumb and gain sympathy.
Right now, His Royal Highness Prince Rui only needs to conserve his energy and wait until they are fighting to the death, and when both sides are doomed, it will not be too late for His Royal Highness Prince Rui to take action. Zong Wenzhi was originally worried,
Now I have it in my mind. As long as Xiao Jinrui succeeds, then what I want to do can be carried out smoothly.
He wanted to let those who looked down on him see that his ideas, Zong Wenzhi's, were correct. Then he would make all those people crawl at his feet and let him deal with them as he pleased.
"Master is indeed very thoughtful. I know what to do now!"
Zong Wenzhi looked at Xiao Jinrui's confident look and nodded with satisfaction. After they discussed it together for a while, Xiao Jinrui left with satisfaction.
Jiang Shuyu did not take Jiang Wanrong's invitation lightly. Although Jiang Wanrong was not as shrewd as she was in her previous life, she had Yuan Peishan behind her to plan for her, so she should not be underestimated.
Jiang Shuyu arrived at Jiang Hongtai's mansion. Before she got off the carriage, Jiang Shuya and Jiang Shuxian came towards her. Seeing Jiang Shuyu get off the carriage, Jiang Shuya's face lit up and she looked at her and said:
"Yu'er, you're here. I was just saying I'd come to see you later, but I didn't expect you to be here already. It's such a coincidence. We should have a good chat later. Now there are only a few of us left in the house, and it's so boring!"
"Yes! Third sister, during the days when you were not at home, I missed you a lot. Although mother's health has improved a little, she is still not fully recovered. I couldn't bear to let her work so hard, so I took over the job and managed the house in an orderly manner.
Look, I'm so busy that I don't even have time to come out! If it weren't for my parents not coming today, I wouldn't even want to come out!"
Jiang Shuxian was also unusually cheerful in front of Jiang Shuyu. After all, when she was in Duke Dingguo's Mansion, Jiang Shuyu took good care of her. However, she was simple-minded and naturally did not have the complicated heart of Jiang Xinxue.
Moreover, Yan Xiaojun was not too harsh in her treatment of her illegitimate children. Due to her poor health, these illegitimate children were taken care of by their biological mother herself. Naturally, they were grateful to Yan Xiaojun and were strict with their own children. Fortunately, both Jiang Shuxian and her husband were well-behaved and sensible, and rarely caused anyone any worries.
Jiang Shuyu looked at Jiang Shuxian who was talking non-stop and couldn't help but smile. She knew that Jiang Shuxian was also worried about Jiang Shuya being busy, so she complained a few words. However, it can be seen that she felt sorry for Jiang Shuya in her words. Thinking of Jiang Shuxian's strengths, Jiang Shuyu couldn't help but say:
"Isn't it easy to let my elder sister take a break? Shuxian, you are the best at making plans. When my elder sister is too busy in the future, you can go and help her out!"
Jiang Shuya couldn't help but smile slightly, and then nodded in agreement: "That's great, why didn't I think of that! I just happen to have some unfinished accounts for a shop. When Shuxian goes back later, she can take it and sort it out, so I can take a break!"
"How can this be possible? Those are just some trivial skills. How can they be used to organize account books? I can't do it, no!" Seeing that Jiang Shuyu and the others valued her so much, Jiang Shuxian hurriedly declined.
"Why not? I heard that my aunt has been looking for a husband for my eldest sister recently. If she finds a suitable one, she will marry her off to him as soon as possible. By then, the family affairs will be complicated and my aunt won't be able to work hard. Wouldn't you go and help? Now it's just a matter of getting acquainted with him in advance!"
Thinking of the news she heard recently, Jiang Shuyu couldn't help but feel happy for Jiang Shuya. It is easy to get a valuable treasure, but it is hard to find a lover. If the two of them could get married, it would be a beautiful thing.
Jiang Shuxian nodded in agreement. She knew that Yan Yan was looking for someone for Jiang Shuya. Her mother had been lenient with them, and she was not the kind of person who would be ungrateful. As long as her mother needed help, she would be obliged to do so. "I will help!"
Seeing Jiang Shuxian being led by Jiang Shuyu unconsciously, Jiang Shuya looked at Jiang Shuyu helplessly.
"Okay, you've only moved out for a few days, and now you're starting to make things up about me too. Do you think I can't fix you?"
Seeing Jiang Shuya blushing with shame, Jiang Shuyu couldn't help but cover her face and chuckle, then looked at Jiang Shuxian and said:
"Look, the eldest sister hasn't even married yet, and the aura of the mistress of the house is undoubtedly evident!"