Chapter 113: Old Acquaintances Along the Way
Jiang Yishi knelt down and kowtowed, “My daughter has met the Grand Princess, and has met old Princess Ming.”
Behind her, Third Lady Jiang and the other three Jiang family girls all knelt down and kowtowed.
Grand Princess Yichang smiled and said, “All rise.” She also beckoned to Jiang Yishi and smiled, “Come over, let this palace take a look.”
Jiang Yishi walked forward, the Grand Princess took her hand and carefully looked at her a few times, smiled and said, “How do I feel that the little girl has some good looks, like I’ve seen before.”
Below a small daughter-in-law laughed, “Auntie Royal as long as you see a pretty little lady, all say good face.”
The crowd laughed.
Grand Princess Yichang also laughed, and then looked up and down Jiang Yishi and said, “The little lady looks really handsome, everywhere looks good. Poor thing, I didn’t know what happened last time, so I blamed you.”
Jiang Yishi curtsied and said, “The Grand Princess has overstated her case.”
The eldest princess shook her head and said, “Alas, who would have thought that those little ladies have such bad …… hearts?”
He hurriedly stops, “Granny, have a sip of tea.”
The Su family is not here, but Mrs. Luo is sitting here.
The Grand Princess paused and didn’t continue the previous topic. Laughing again, “I heard that you play well with little Zhenbao, and are also as handy as little Zhenbao, the little duck doll that you made is not only rare for this palace, but even the Empress Dowager looks at it. ……”
Next to the old Ming Wangfei also laughed, “Little Zhenbao more and more outstanding, the Empress Dowager is happy. Yesterday this palace went to give her old man to greet her, as soon as she talked about this matter again half a day of joy.”
After the two old ladies complimented Li Zhen Bao for a few sentences, the Grand Princess turned her attention to Jiang Yixi, for some reason her chest ached for a moment, she just felt that the little girl in front of her made her feel close to her.
Jiang Yishi’s cheeks had long been practiced and thick, and she wasn’t afraid to look. But the emotions in the Grand Princess’s eyes still made her quite puzzled, seemingly even more benevolent than the way Old Madam Jiang looked at her.
Could it be because she was treating Zheng Jingjing’s eyes, or because she was on good terms with Li Zhenbao?
He was afraid that the young lady would have a tender face and be embarrassed by the Grand Princess’ look. Smiling, she reminded, “Granny, you are looking at the little lady so much, people are embarrassed.”
The eldest princess withdrew her hand and complained with a smile, “Then you didn’t remind me earlier, and only said it when the little girl was embarrassed.”
The crowd laughed again.
The Grand Princess wiped off a pair of superb jade bracelets from her wrist for Jiang Yishi to wear, and a maid brought up a tray with a handle of jade ruyi and a brocade box.
Jiang Yishi thanked her, and Shui Ling stepped forward to take it.
Zheng Tingting froze, she knew that the Grand Princess would reward Jiang Yishi with a jade rudraksha and a bead flower, but she didn’t expect her to reward her for wearing a jade bracelet with her.
The Grand Princess said, “Little girls go see the flowers, don’t be formal.”
Jiang Yishi and the others bowed to the Grand Princess and old Princess Ming, ready to exit the flower hall, when He spoke again.
“Second Miss Jiang hasn’t seen First Lady Meng yet, right?”
He was being kind, she didn’t know that as parties involved, both Great Lady Meng and Jiang Yishi were unwilling to take care of each other.
Jiang Yishi was unable to do so, and could only stand down and pretend to look both ways, and with a red face walked over to Grand Madam Meng, bending her knees and saluting, “Grand Madam.”
First Lady Meng smiled, “Good boy, last year did not play well, this time play well, think about what talent to perform in the morning.”
Her smile was gentle and kind, as if she was very satisfied with this future daughter-in-law.
She was so good at acting, of course Jiang Yishi had to cooperate. She promised obediently and blushingly, and curtsied again before being pulled by Zheng Tingting towards the door.
Jiang Yishi several people had walked to the door, and could still hear Grand Madam Meng’s voice, “Resignation Mo’s eyes are healed and valued by the Emperor, my Duke of State and I are excited like …… Amitabha Buddha, heaven blesses, that child has finally come to the end of his suffering… …”
Cui Wenjun, Zhao Qiuyue, Xue Qingliu several girls are waiting in the courtyard, see Jiang Yishi and Zheng Tingting came out, all smiled and embraced.
Jiang Yishi introduced the three Jiang Yirou sisters to them again.
Zheng Tingting knew that Jiang Yishi only liked Jiang Yirou, so she pulled Jiang Yirou and Zhao Qiuyue, and Jiang Yishi pulled Cui Wenjun and Xue Qingliu, and they went to the Peach Blossom Garden together, talking and laughing.
Jiang YiYan was angry but didn’t dare to get angry and followed them with Jiang Yishan.
Third Lady Jiang, on the other hand, accosted a few ladies whose status was not too noble.
On the way, they met a few thirteen or fourteen teenagers.
Zheng Tingting smiled and said, “Jing Di.”
Cui Wenjun’s few people also greeted, “Mr. Zheng.”
Zhao Xue’s two girls’ smiles were even bigger than earlier.
A few teenagers smiled at them and Zheng Jing greeted, “Eldest sister, Miss Cui, Miss Zhao, Miss Xue.”
Zheng Jing was tall, fair and handsome, with a slightly square chin, and bore a slight resemblance to Zheng Tingting.
A few people staggered past and met a few more flamboyant girls at the edge of the peach forest.
One girl took an angry look at them, “hummed”, and dragged the other girls away. One of them, a sixteen or seventeen year old girl, didn’t want to leave, and looked at Jiang Yishi for a few moments before angrily leaving.
Jiang Yishi was quite puzzled, she didn’t come out to socialize much, except for Luo Yi is Su Mei, there should be another should be this life has not met Meng Hua. Su Mei’s brother had just died a few months ago and wouldn’t be coming to the Peach Blossom Festival. Meng Hua was thirteen years old, while that girl was much older.
Zheng Tingting said, “Jiang Er Sister, recognize it, that person is Luo Yi.”
That person Jiang Yishi guessed correctly.
Luo Yi was Governor Luo’s oldest daughter, and had been spoiled to be petulant and domineering. Zheng Tingting wasn’t afraid of her, not only did she herself flagrantly stand up to Jiang Yishi, she also pulled a few people from Miss Cui along with her.
Zhao Qiu Yue laughed, “Luo Yi is not happy.”
Zheng Tingting said, “If you’re not happy, then you’re not happy, no one is spoiling her.”
Jiang Yishi asked again, “Who’s the other slightly older girl, I don’t think I’ve offended her.”
Cui Wenjun laughed, “She is Wang Rongfang, the second granddaughter of Minister Wang.”
Jiang Yishi knew, it was Meng Ruimo’s ex-fiancée. After Meng Ruimo went to the frontline, First Lady Meng fixed a daughter-in-law for him. Because Meng Jimo’s eyes were injured, the Meng and Wang families terminated that marriage.
Now that Meng Zhimo’s eyes are not only better, but also reused by the Emperor as a general of the Five Unities, Wang Rongfang regrets it and hates herself.
Xue Qingliu laughed again and said, “The second Wang girl is seventeen years old this year and is still not betrothed, I heard that the Wang family is in a hurry.”
Zheng Tingting glanced at Jiang Yishi and laughed, “Who let her have no vision. Brother Meng is such a good person, and is just right to be matched with the discerning Second Sister Jiang.”
Entering the Peach Forest, the peach blossoms were in full bloom, a pink color in front of them.
The peach forest was filled with people. Not only were there girls and juniors, but there were also elders who were a bit older. Not only were they looking at the peach blossoms, they were also looking at the people.
Just after leaving the peach forest, I met a few young men. There were two that Jiang Yishi recognized, one was Meng Zhiyu, and the other was Luo Xiao, who fought with Li Zhenbao, that is, Luo Yi’s brother.