Jiang Ruan picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip before looking at Chen Fang.
Chen Fang bit her lip tightly. She had long been accustomed to Jiang Ruan's despondent and gloomy demeanor during the years she had spent in the manor. Who would have thought that after falling into the water, Jiang Ruan would seem to have changed into a completely different person. She was like a slowly withering flower that had suddenly gained infinite vitality and began to bloom once again. Jiang Ruan's temperament was unfamiliar to Chen Fang. This official's daughter's every move was full of beauty, as if she was used to a pampered life. She had a kind of nobility.
Chen Fang naturally did not know that after Jiang Ruan was sent to the palace in her past life, there was no lack of conspiracy in the palace. If she was not careful, she would be caught red-handed. She could not make a single mistake in her behavior. The rules in the palace were very strict. The etiquette instructor had trained her to the point of perfection. Living in the palace all year round, her noble temperament had naturally developed. This kind of etiquette was nothing special when it came to the beauties of the palace, but when it came to a young and downtrodden lady who had lived in the countryside all year round, there was a kind of unsullied demeanor that came out of the mud.
"What's the matter?" Jiang Ruan asked.
This kind of attitude was like a master talking to her servant. Chen Fang's face flashed a trace of resentment, but she suppressed it. Touching her hairpin, she smiled and said, "Miss, a few days ago, a pot of 'beauty under the moon' was sent. It has been growing well. These days, the flower buds have grown bigger and bigger. It seems that it will bloom tonight. If Miss is interested, why don't you go take a look?"
"Beauty under the moon?" Jiang Ruan muttered, "This season does not seem to be the season for it to bloom."
Chen Fang quickly said, "That's right. Usually, 'beauty under the moon' only blooms in summer or autumn. This pot blooms early in the morning. It is very rare. Miss, why don't you go take a look?"
Without waiting for Jiang Ruan to open her mouth, Lian Qiao said, "It's late at night and it's freezing outside. How can we let Miss walk around? What if she gets cold? Miss's body can't withstand the torment."
Bai Zhi also said, "It's better to put 'beauty under the moon' in the room. Miss can look at it from there."
Chen Fang frowned. "Beauty under the Moonlight, as the name suggests, is only interesting under the moonlight. If you look at it indoors, it's just like any other flower. What's the point? What's more, this beauty under the moonlight has already been recorded in the account book. If you want to move it, this servant can't make the decision. "
Lian Qiao was about to speak again when Jiang Ruan smiled faintly, "Since that's the case, let's go take a look tonight."
"Miss," Bai Zhi dissuaded her: "It's too cold outside, it will be troublesome if you freeze your body."
Chen Fang covered her mouth and laughed, "Sister Bai Zhi, Sister Lian Qiao, Miss has already agreed. What are you still talking about? As servants, the most important thing is to listen to the master's orders. How can you casually make decisions for Miss? Isn't that bullying her?"
These words were so hurtful that Lian Qiao and Bai Zhi's expressions changed. Jiang Ruan put down her teacup and slowly said, "What Fang 'er said is correct. However, it is fine for me to discipline my own people. Fang 'er, on the other hand, has exceeded my expectations. I didn't expect that you would also like to admire flowers under the moonlight. "
Chen Fang stroked a lock of hair that was hanging in front of her chest. "Although this servant grew up in a manor, I also like to read poems. Admiring flowers under the moonlight is an elegant matter, this servant also likes it very much." After thinking for a while, Chen Fang added, "Oh right, tonight at midnight, Miss must go to the Pear Garden as promised. The beauty under the moonlight is displayed at the entrance of the Pear Garden. This servant will also be there at that time."
"I know." Jiang Ruan nodded.
Chen Fang heaved a sigh of relief. "This servant will take her leave now. Miss, please don't forget." After she finished speaking, she looked around the room again before leaving happily.
After Chen Fang left, Lian Qiao angrily said, "What kind of plaything is this? Elegant? Pei! She thinks that just because she wears someone else's clothes, she really thinks she's the master! She should take a piss and look at herself in the mirror. How shameless! "
Bai Zhi looked at Jiang Ruan worriedly. "Miss, do you really want to go to the Pear Garden? Miss, this servant has something to say. Chen Fang is a sharp and unkind person. It is very unusual for her to express goodwill like this. Be careful that she has other intentions."
Jiang Ruan smiled faintly. Bai Zhi and Lian Qiao were two servant girls. In her previous life, before she entered the palace, Lian Qiao had been beaten to death because she spoke rudely to Jiang Quan. In fact, it was only because Lian Qiao was unwilling to replace Jiang Su Su to enter the palace and pleaded with Jiang Quan. She did not know why, but she angered Jiang Quan and ended up with a tragic death. In the end, it was all to protect her own heart. Although Lian Qiao was bold and straightforward, she had a sense of propriety. Jiang Su Su and her daughter probably contributed to Jiang Quan's rage.
Bai Zhi had accompanied her safely into the palace. Jiang Su Su and her daughter must have seen that Bai Zhi's temperament was gentle and would not cause any waves, so they were assured to let her accompany her. When she was forced to abdicate, she let Bai Zhi escape with Pei 'er. Pei' er was eventually caught, so it was likely that Bai Zhi had also met with misfortune.
These two servant girls had accompanied her for a short and tragic life. They had done their best to accompany her, but she had not protected either of them. Just like Pei 'er and Eldest Brother.
Seeing that Jiang Ruan did not answer, Bai Zhi and Lian Qiao looked at her with some doubt. They were shocked by the coldness in her eyes. Just as they were about to say something, Jiang Ruan smiled. The coldness from before was swept away in an instant, "I know."
"You know that she is up to no good, but you still want to go?" Lian Qiao asked, "It's too risky."
"This promise must be fulfilled." Jiang Ruan said, "But it's not to admire the flowers, it's just to collect a debt."
"Collect a debt?" Lian Qiao was even more confused.
"Lian Qiao, there's something I need you to do." Jiang Ruan instructed Lian Qiao to lean over and whisper softly.
After Chen Fang left Jiang Ruan's room, she happily walked forward. When she walked out of the courtyard, the people outside saw her and quickly went forward to ask, "How was it? Did she agree? "
"Of course she agreed." Chen Fang pursed her lips, "Now that she's in such dire straits, she naturally would not let go of this opportunity when I mentioned the beauty under the moonlight. Brother, where's the thing you promised me?"
Chen Zhao grinned happily and took out a sparkling and translucent jade bracelet from his bosom, "Good sister, I didn't dote on you in vain. After the matter is settled, I will definitely thank you properly. "
Chen Fang impatiently took the bracelet from Chen Zhao's hand and put it on. Satisfied, she said, "The quality is not bad." Then she thought of something and glared at Chen Zhao, "You really like her? What's so good about that foxy woman? Master doesn't like her, she has no future. "
"Sigh, I'm not going to marry her," Chen Zhao said happily, "With such a beautiful concubine at home, I won't have to visit the brothels in the future. Wouldn't that save me a lot of money? I've never tasted the taste of an official's daughter. Although she's in dire straits, she's still delicate. Cough, I won't talk about this with you anymore. I'll leave first, remember to keep it a secret. "
"I can't be bothered with you." Chen Fang lightly snorted and walked away.
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