It was said that the simpler the clothes, the more it reflected a person's temperament and self-restraint. Jingwan was undoubtedly so. Jingwan had two completely different experiences and cultural accumulations of two completely different lives. Because of her previous life, she had foresight and a magnanimity that ordinary girls could not match. Also because of the hardships and tribulations in her previous life, she was tenacious and unyielding. In this life, her ancient upbringing and the warmth of her family made her more reserved and gentle. All these things were mixed in her, but they did not contradict each other. She was like the highest quality jade that had been carefully carved and polished, blooming with a brilliant radiance.
Jingwan stood in the center of the field with a calm face. She faced the south and bowed to the many guests who were watching the ceremony. She turned to the west and knelt on the mat that had been placed in advance. Zhou Yingshuang came forward to comb her hair and then put the comb on Jingwan's left side.
Perhaps it was because there were too many people and guests, but Zhou Yingshuang seemed to be a little nervous. Jing Wan felt that her hands were trembling a little, but fortunately, she was able to control herself. If she made a fool of herself, even if no one said anything, she would blame herself and be too ashamed to show her face.
Jingwan got up, turned around, and knelt on the ground facing the east. She naturally put her hands on her thighs, with her elbows facing out and her fingertips facing in.
Great Elder Princess got up, followed by Luo Rongyan and Madam Zhang. Great Elder Princess washed her hands and dried them on the steps. Then they returned to their seats and sat down peacefully. Then, the ceremony began …
One of the secretaries came forward with a tray. On the tray, there was a plain dress with a matching handkerchief and hairpin. At the same time, Great Elder Princess walked to Jingwan, opened and closed her mouth, and recited a congratulatory speech, "On an auspicious day in this month, I'll add a dress. Give up your youthful aspirations and follow your lead. May you live a long and prosperous life. "Then she leaned slightly and combed Jingwan's hair …
Because of her status, Great Elder Princess did not kneel down to add to Jingwan's hairpin ceremony.
When Great Elder Princess took the hairpin, she paused slightly, which was rare for her. When a noble girl of high status reached the Marriageable Age, the concubines in the palace would usually give her a lot of things. The hairpin, hairpin, and hairpin were basically given by the Empress, and Jingwan was no exception. However, Great Elder Princess knew that the gifts given by the Empress were not good. After all, her daughter also received a gift at the Marriageable Age. When she took the hairpin, she concluded that it was not given by the Empress. There was no reason for her daughter to be worse than Jingwan's. The Luo Family was not frivolous, neither was her adopted daughter. No one would think that the Empress's gifts were not good and dared to switch the gifts given by the Empress.
Great Elder Princess acted as if she hadn't noticed anything, but her goddaughter probably didn't know anything. After that, she turned around and returned to her original spot. Zhou Yingshuang stepped forward and straightened Jingwan's hairpin symbolically.
Jingwan stood up, bowed to Great Elder Princess, and then turned back to the East Room.
Zhou Yingshuang took the tray from the minister and followed Jingwan to the East Room. There were only Nanny Gong and Jingwan's two maids here, so there were no outsiders.
Jingwan shook Zhou Yingshuang's hand with a smile. Her palm was indeed a little sweaty. She opened her mouth slightly and said, "Well done."
Zhou Yingshuang breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. Several people helped her to change into a plain dress.
The pure and beautiful dress symbolized the innocence of a girl. When it was taken off, it seemed to fade away.
The dress was similar to an undergarment. There were no decorations on the edge of the dress, and the belt was also made of cloth.
However, whether it was a plain dress or a plain dress, it looked very simple, and it was only worn during the ceremony. No matter the material or the workmanship, it was the best.
Jingwan came out in a plain dress, half opened her arms, and showed it to the guests.
After a while, Jingwan knelt down in front of Luo Rongyan and Madam Zhang, and bowed to them to thank them for raising her.
However, Jingwan's bow made them feel ashamed. Madam Zhang couldn't stop crying. When she found it, she hurriedly wiped it away. Those who didn't know would only think that she was crying for joy because her child had grown up.
Looking at Jingwan's peaceful face, Luo Rongyan couldn't guess what kind of mood she was in now.
A few days ago, Madam Luo almost deprived them of the qualification to be the host of Jingwan's Adulthood Ceremony. They knelt down and begged for it. Both parents were present. If they didn't attend as hosts, what would others think? There would be a lot of speculations and rumors. Not only would the Luo Family's reputation be damaged, but also Jingwan would be implicated.
Madam Luo's harsh words made them feel ashamed and once again made them deeply realize how much of a failure they were as parents. When they thought of how many times their children had been disappointed behind their backs, their hearts ached to the extreme.
But now was not the time to think too much. They hurriedly asked her to get up.
Jingwan knelt down on the mat again to the east, and the second ceremony was carried out.
Great Elder Princess did the same thing as before. Two servants came forward with a dress, a plain dress, and a hairpin. Great Elder Princess stood in front of Jingwan and recited a congratulatory speech, "On the auspicious moon, you will wear it. I respect you for your majesty and prudence. Mei may live for ten thousand years and enjoy Hu's blessings forever. " After Zhou Yingshuang took off the hairpin on her head, Great Elder Princess took out an exquisite and expensive hairpin and Jingwan's hairpin and put it back on her head.
Zhou Yingshuang adjusted Jingwan's hairpin. After Jingwan stood up and bowed to Great Elder Princess again, she took over Qu Ju's deep robe from You Si and entered the East Room with Jingwan to change her clothes.
The light and elegant long skirt symbolized the innocence of a young girl, while the qu ju deep gown showed the bright beauty of a young girl in her prime.
After they came out, they also showed off their clothes to everyone. Then, they faced the guests and knelt down. This was the second kowtow to show their respect to their teachers and seniors.
No matter from which point of view, Great Elder Princess accepted her bow and stood up with a smile.
Then, the third addition was carried out … There were three officers carrying large sleeves, long dresses, ceremonial robes, and hairpins.
Great Elder Princess stood in front of Jingwan and recited the greeting three times, "In the name of the year, in the name of the month, in the name of the salty Jars. Since the brothers are here, they have become Juede. Since the yellow river is boundless, you shall be blessed by Heaven. "
Zhou Yingshuang took off the previous hairpin.
Great Elder Princess and Jingwan put on the hairpins. …
After three additions, she changed her clothes three times, which showed the gorgeous process of Jingwan's transformation.
Jingwan, who stood in front of everyone, was wearing a long dress with large sleeves, long dresses, and ceremonial robes. She looked graceful and elegant. It seemed that no one was more suitable for this dress than her.
Many of the guests were whispering. No matter in their expressions or words, they were all full of admiration for Jingwan. Then, they looked at Prince Jin as if they were thinking about something. It seemed that it was a pity to marry such a living King of Hell.
Li Hongyuan looked at Jingwan with a deep look. No matter how many people were around now, he only had eyes for her.
It was not that he had never seen Jingwan dressed up, but it seemed that no one had ever seen her so seductive. Every word and action of hers seemed to hit his heart directly, which was itchy, numb, and a little indescribable pain. Perhaps it was because it meant that she was an adult. To put it bluntly, Li Hongyuan was a vicious wolf who had been waiting by the side for a long time. He always wanted to take Jingwan back to his nest. Now, he had all the land, people, and people, and he only needed the right time. He had waited for so many years, and in the process, he was also impatient. There were only a few months left, but his impatience seemed to have reached an unprecedented peak at this moment.
Li Hongyuan withdrew his gaze from Jingwan and lowered his head, trying his best to suppress the impulse to take Jingwan away under everyone's watchful eyes. Obsessions, demonic barriers, once obtained, they could probably be eliminated. Li Hongyuan felt that this kind of thing probably would not happen to him. Once he got close to her, he wanted to get closer to her by another zhang. In the past, he could scheme for her to be engaged to someone else, and even worked in the dark. Now, he wanted to flay the skin and pull out the tendons of anyone who dared to think of Jingwan.
Prince Rui also withdrew his gaze from Jingwan. He did not know how many times he lamented that it was a pity in his heart. He inadvertently glanced at Li Hongyuan sitting next to him, "Sixth brother, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Prince Rui's words seemed to have pulled him out of a bad situation, and he suddenly turned his head … …
At that moment, Prince Rui only felt that he was being stared at by the most ferocious beast. It was malicious and ruthless, with its bloody mouth wide open, as if it could pounce and tear you to pieces at any time. His heart rapidly contracted, and his body tilted to one side, almost flipping over his seat.
Prince Rui's expression was abnormally ugly. Although he did not flip over his seat, it was already very rude and humiliating. His status was noble, and he was sitting in the first row. Many people saw it. At that time, he did not even dare to look at the other people's expressions. He tried his best to maintain his composure. Fortunately, this was not difficult for him. He did not want to look at Li Hongyuan again. In fact, he did not dare to admit his fear.
What else could he do if he did not admit it? In fact, Li Hongming instinctively wanted to run away. It was not that he had great willpower to restrain himself, but it was purely because his legs were weak and he could not stand up. From the time he was born until now, he had never been so embarrassed. Even if others did not know, he was very angry in his heart.
His attitude towards Li Hongyuan had already changed, but at this moment, he hated him even more than before.
Li Hongyuan glanced at his legs. They were actually trembling in fear. Tsk, that was all he could do.
Li Hongyuan smiled for no reason, but it looked very evil. Anyone who saw it would feel their scalp tingle. This living King of Hell could really make people's hearts tremble in fear.
Jingwan pursed her lips. Her heart was also a little irregular right now.
This man was simply like that poppy. You knew it was fatal, but you would still be bewitched by him. Especially when he deliberately seduced you. How many people could resist? And if one really got addicted to it, it would probably be really hard to quit.
Jingwan did not know that to Li Hongyuan, she was the Heart Linking Voodoo. Only when she was safe would he be safe. He never wanted to abandon her. He only wanted to place her at the top of his heart and protect her in the palm of his hand.
However, he did not want to lock her up so that no one could see her or think about her.
As long as she was within his reach, he was willing to give her everything she wanted. He wouldn't imprison her, but he would destroy everyone who coveted her. Disregarding everything else, just this person beside him, his so-called third brother …
Li Hongyuan used to be on the same level as his Third Imperial Brother and had the same thoughts as him. A woman who only had looks, no matter how beautiful she was, was just a plaything. Even if he cared for her a little, deep down, he thought that she was not presentable and would only embarrass him if he brought her out. As for Jingwan, she had a good family background and was the best of the best. She was the person who could give them face the most. Naturally, she was the one they wanted the most.
Now this person was his eyeball, his heart, and his flesh …
He couldn't tolerate having thoughts that he shouldn't have because he admired her. If he had evil thoughts because of selfish interests instead of her own heart, he deserved to die. Li Hongyuan's smile became more and more bewitching.
Jingwan withdrew her gaze and thought, "This scourge …"
The three officials removed the furnishings for the Coming of Age Ceremony and set up a wine banquet on the west steps.
Great Elder Princess motioned Jingwan to take a seat. Jingwan stood on the west side of the table, facing the south. When Zhou Yingshuang served the wine, Jingwan turned to face the north. Great Elder Princess took the wine from Zhou Yingshuang's hand, walked to Jingwan, and then recited a toast, "The sweet wine is thick, and I recommend it to your fragrance. Worship the place where you are sacrificed to determine your good fortune. Don't forget the birthday examination in the Sky Bearing Empire. "
Jingwan bowed to Great Elder Princess and took the wine. Great Elder Princess saluted back. Then, Jingwan sat down on her knees and sprinkled some wine on the ground as a libation. She held the wine cup with both hands and touched her lips symbolically. Even so, she still tasted something. It was sweet, a bit like ordinary sweet wine. However, the Luo Family was rich, so the material used to make the wine was certainly not ordinary rice.
Jingwan put the wine cup on the table. Zhou Yingshuang served a small bowl of crystal clear rice. Jingwan took it, took a small bite, put it down, and saluted to Great Elder Princess. After Great Elder Princess saluted back, Jingwan got up and left the banquet.
Jingwan walked to Luo Rongyan and Madam Zhang, knelt down, and listened to their teachings.
Luo Rongyan had mixed feelings. He had prepared a speech, but at this time, he couldn't say a word. After a while, Luo Rongyan said, "I hope you live a peaceful and prosperous life."
Madam Zhang sobbed softly and didn't say a word.
This kind of situation was not unheard of, so it would not be criticized by others. But was Luo Rongyan's teaching? In the eyes of others, it was his love for his daughter.
Jingwan also had mixed feelings. They were not qualified parents, but they were not bad parents. At least, the father now was much better than the father in the previous life. She didn't know whether it was because he was too disappointed in the previous life, so he didn't have extravagant hopes. Or he had expectations when he was young, but he decisively gave up when he found that they were not qualified parents. She couldn't remember.
In fact, Jingwan was very clear that today's result was not caused by her parents alone. She didn't manage it well was also one of the factors. In the end, the influence of the previous life was too deep. Because she and her grandmother depended on each other, she taught her too many things. In this life, when she faced her grandmother who was similar to her grandmother, she subconsciously got close to her and was willing to build a good relationship with her. Her father, on the other hand, had one wife and many concubines, which ruined her impression of him. Perhaps she even secretly hated him. If she had treated them with the same attitude as her grandmother, unless these two people didn't like her from the bottom of their hearts, they wouldn't be like this today.
Even so, Jingwan didn't regret it. She had another life's memory. Weren't those children who were born white paper because of their parents' sacrifice? So, she wasn't wrong at all, right? Yes, it was like this.
Hmm, this feeling of completely blaming someone else for his mistakes was quite satisfying.
Jingwan smiled gently at them. It was good to maintain this situation. Although Luo Rongyan's teachings were not quite the same, Jingwan still followed the script, "Although this son is not smart, I dare not only accept it!" Then she bowed to them.
Jingwan stood up and walked to the center of the hall. She bowed to the main guests, the guests, the musicians, the musicians, and the performers. Everyone nodded in return.
Luo Rongyan and Madam Zhang stood up and walked to Jingwan's side, "My daughter's hairpin ceremony is now complete. This one thanks everyone for their hospitality."
The three of them bowed to the audience again.
The entire agenda was finished.
The other masters of the Luo family came out to greet the guests. The male guests were led to the front courtyard, and the female guests were led to the back courtyard.
It was still early to leave the banquet, so now was the time to chat and build relationships. For the princes who needed a lot of help, they especially couldn't let go of this opportunity. Not only did they have to rope them in, but they also had to prevent others from expressing their goodwill. It was really exhausting.
Jingwan held Sun Yijia's hand, "Sister-in-law, you've worked hard. Are you tired?"
"I'm fine, I'm fine." Sun Yijia volunteered to be a musician. She was already five months pregnant. Originally, the family didn't agree, but Sun Yijia felt that she was in good condition. Except for a little morning sickness in the first three months, she had been very good. If it wasn't for this belly, no one would think that she was pregnant. The hairpin ceremony wouldn't take long, so there shouldn't be any problems.
In the end, they consulted the fu doctor, who said that there wouldn't be any problems, so everyone agreed. Speaking of which, in the Luo family, there was probably no one who was better at playing the zither than Sun Yijia.
Sun Yijia also valued this child, so no one suspected that she was trying to be brave.
They went to the Begonia House together. Since the hairpin ceremony was over, Jingwan couldn't keep wearing this dress, especially on her head. It wouldn't make sense if she only wore a hairpin. Even if today was her big day, she wouldn't wear this dress on a normal day.
At this time, Zhou Yingshuang no longer had any qualms about telling everyone that she was nervous and worried that she would make a mistake.
Yuan Qiaoqiao listened and patted her chest, "Thank goodness you went. If it were me, I would have been embarrassed."
Jing Wan laughed. "It's not as exaggerated as you make it sound."
"Why not? You and Yijia might not feel anything, but I used to feel the same way as Yingshuang." Yuan Qiaoqiao retorted.
Jingwan and Sun Yijia looked at each other. It seemed to be true. Jingwan was trained by her scumbag father since she was a child, and Sun Yijia grew up in the palace. She had been hugged by the emperor and acted coquettishly with him. She was also very familiar with the other nobles, so why would she be nervous?
"Sister Wan is going to be the Princess Consort in the future. If you spend more time with her, you won't be nervous when you meet other people." Sun Yijia smiled.
"How is that the same? It's two different things, okay?"
"It's not a big deal. You'll be fine after experiencing this a few more times. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future." Jingwan patted their arms.
Zhou Yingshuang and Yuan Qiaoqiao might not know each other well, but Sun Yijia knew very well that Jingwan wanted to help them, or rather, protect them. Women of their birth were not of high or low status. If they had the support of a Princess Consort, they would have a much better life in their in-laws' family after they got married. Even if they did not have any children, their in-laws would not dare to make things difficult for them. Moreover, if their husbands wanted to favor their concubines and neglect their wives, they would have to think twice. Jingwan especially hated this kind of thing.
Sister Wan was indeed a person who drew a clear line between love and hate. Although it was not to the extent that "love makes one live, hate makes one die", she was not stingy when it came to her ability.
Nanny Gong and the others had already prepared the clothes for Jingwan after the Hairpin Ceremony. She didn't need to choose at this moment. She quickly changed her clothes and dressed up.
Sun Yijia was inadvertently attracted by the hairpin taken from Jingwan's hair. She instantly thought of the same question as Great Elder Princess, "Where are the hairpin and hairpin?"
"Third Young Madam, here they are." Qing Zhu brought a tray over.
Sun Yijia reached out and took a look. Sure enough, they were there.
"What's wrong? Is there anything special about these things?" Yuan Qiaoqiao leaned forward and asked.
"Nothing. They just look very unique." Sun Yijia smiled faintly.
It was so disrespectful to switch the things rewarded by the Empress. Even if she knew it, it was better to pretend that she didn't know. Even if it was exposed in the end, the culprit would take the blame. It had nothing to do with the Luo Family.
According to Sun Yijia's understanding of that aunt of hers, her tolerance towards Jin Qinwang was out of the ordinary. She was even able to give up her dignity as the Empress. It was probably because she was able to endure to this extent that Jin Qinwang did not find trouble with her. After all, she was still the Empress. Such a "compromise" was too much and was indeed not easy to handle.
Many times, Sun Yijia admired her aunt very much. However, she was the noblest woman in the world, but she was tolerant of the nominal son of a concubine. Even if it was an expedient measure to protect herself by retreating in order to advance, she was not only aggrieved but also made others think that she was a coward and easy to bully. Of course, other people in the harem couldn't bully her. She was the only one who compromised. Moreover, she had only confronted Prince Jin a few times. Few people knew about it. But so what?
After Jingwan dressed up, Sun Yijia felt ashamed of her own inferiority. How could such a tender cabbage be eaten by a pig outside?
Leaving the Begonia House, Jingwan, as today's main character, naturally had to entertain the guests.
Just now, Old Madame Luo had already sent someone to inform them to go directly to Xi Yuan. Everyone went there to watch the opera.
At the entrance of Xi Yuan, Jingwan saw the listless Gu Xiaomei. Jingwan's first reaction was, oh, her life was quite tough. She didn't die. At that time, the doctor said that she might not make it. In the end, she was thrown to the country estate. No one took care of her, but she stubbornly survived.
As long as she was still alive, Jingwan didn't find it strange that she would appear here. Her uncle and aunt were quite sensible. They moved out on their own. As long as they didn't fall out with each other, it was natural for them to visit her when she became of age.
When Gu Xiaomei saw Jingwan, her eyes were filled with bone-deep hatred. However, she quickly withdrew her gaze and even greeted Jingwan properly. She lowered her head and stood to the side. It was obvious that she wanted Jingwan to go in first.
Logically speaking, Gu Xiaomei was an elder. Jingwan wasn't married. Even if she was a daughter of an official, she didn't have a rank. When one didn't care about status, one naturally had to consider seniority. Did she really not know the rules, or was she doing it on purpose?
Even Sun Yijia's eyes were sharp when she looked at her.
Jingwan felt very speechless. You were the one who wanted to get close to that man. You were taught a lesson by him. Now you hate me. Isn't this role reversed? Shouldn't you be the one who should be angry?
"Why is Wan Wan standing at the entrance?"
"Greetings, Your Highness." The group of people hurriedly greeted him.
"No need for formalities. — — Who is this? " Li Hongyuan's gaze fell on Gu Xiaomei. It was obvious that these people had stopped at the entrance because of her. Where did she come from?
Jingwan was surprised. "Your Highness, you don't know her?"
Li Hongyuan raised his eyebrows. "Should this prince know her?"
Jingwan thought for a moment. This prince didn't see her face clearly at that time. Or maybe he just met her once and couldn't remember her at all. Both seemed to be reasonable. "No." Jingwan glanced at Gu Xiaomei and saw her body tremble. Speaking of which, the person she wanted to pursue, the person who almost killed her, didn't have any impression of her. This was a big blow.
"Let's go in." Li Hongyuan stepped into the West Garden first.
Jingwan followed him in a step behind.
Sun Yijia and the other two deliberately slowed down a few steps. Regarding Gu Xiaomei's "glorious deeds", Sun Yijia didn't see it with her own eyes, but she heard her husband talk about it. The other two were even more eyewitnesses. They were all di daughters. When they were at home, they saw many of their father's disgusting yiniang. Therefore, they deeply detested people like Gu Xiaomei.
"Yingshuang, you say, why are there so many wretched people in this world? If it's a man who flirts with flowers and grass, it's fine. But there are also girls who shamelessly throw themselves at him, encouraging those men's arrogance. They become more and more unscrupulous, simply …"
Zhou Yingshuang covered her mouth, "It's getting more and more outrageous, spouting nonsense. Who doesn't know that Jin Qinwang is now wholeheartedly focused on Jingwan. Moreover, he has always been uninterested in people who throw themselves at him. "
Yuan Qiaoqiao pulled her hand away and smiled: "You're right, the title of Living King of Hell is not for nothing. Luckily, he escaped once, but he's still not tactful. If he wants to throw himself at him again, he probably needs to tell his family in advance and remember to collect the corpse at the mass grave."
"What's the use of telling his family? Jin Qinwang likes to be implicated."
"Alright, don't say these unlucky words. Let's hurry and go in." Sun Yijia urged.
Only then did the two people remember that they shouldn't say such dirty things to a pregnant person's ears. They smiled apologetically and held Sun Yijia's arms, one on the left and one on the right, as they walked into the West Garden. From afar, they could hear the sound of singing.
Bypassing a bush of flowers and trees, they saw the stage.
Our Jin Qinwang was still talking with Jingwan and didn't have the slightest intention of going to the male guests' seats to sit and watch the play. Therefore, a certain person's purpose for coming here was obviously an ulterior motive. Fortunately, although the two people were close, Jin Qinwang still had a bit of a gentleman's demeanor. Probably because a certain person's reputation was really too bad, even if they were close, Jingwan was also coerced and was a "victim". In the current situation where women had always been strict, unexpectedly, no one accused Jingwan of anything. When they saw it, they also turned a blind eye.
Jingwan gradually became aware of this point. She faintly looked at Li Hongyuan, "Wangye is doing this on purpose, right?"
Li Hongyuan looked at Jingwan rather puzzledly, "What?"
Pretend, you can continue to pretend with all your might. "Nothing."
Li Hongyuan chuckled. He had subtly stepped on his father's bottom line step by step, so that his father absolutely indulged him now. He could also subtly step on everyone's cognition. Of course, he didn't intend to do anything in front of others. When he stood with her, he only needed to prevent her from being criticized. It was so simple, so he didn't need to spend more than ten years like the former, and it seemed that he was about to achieve it now.
When they were in the courtyard of the Summer Palace, Sun Yijia had seen how "lovey-dovey" the two of them were. At this moment, she secretly rolled her eyes and pulled Yuan Qiaoqiao, who didn't know what happened, away with Zhou Yingshuang.
Great Elder Princess took a book and ordered a play, which had already finished. Then a princess of the same generation ordered a play and also finished it. They were modest to each other. Madam Sun of Ding General Manor also ordered a play and also finished it …
Then, these old things didn't take advantage of their seniority and let the juniors order what they liked.
But speaking of it, "Madam Luo, where did you hire this troupe? They are really good at singing. "
"Yes, I don't know anyone in this troupe. Since they are so good at singing, how can they not be famous at all?"
"They were sent here by Prince Jin's order. I think they should be the troupe raised by Prince Jin himself." Madam Luo didn't evade and said bluntly.
Everyone fell silent. They originally wanted to invite the troupe back to their own families to perform next time. Well, they were raised by the King of Hell again. Don't think about anything else. They glanced at the leading actress on the stage. She had a slim figure, a gentle voice, and a beautiful face. There seemed to be several of them. In many people's eyes, an actress was similar to a prostitute, a lowly thing that couldn't be seen in public. There were also a bunch of foxes raised by so many people …
Prince Jin specially sent them here today. Did he value Third Miss Luo or did he specially send them here to slap her in the face?
This Old Madam Luo was really able to keep her composure. If it was someone else, if the young lady that was held in the palm of their hands was treated like this, they would have long exploded in anger. However, the other party was Jin Qinwang, a living King of Hell. There was no need to say anything. Even if she said anything, it would also … be a waste of time.
From the beginning, Madam Luo knew that with such a prospective grandson-in-law, the Luo Family would definitely be "hated". Whether it was sympathy or gloating, she knew clearly in her heart whether it was sweet or bitter. As for whether he would prove to the world how he treated Wan Wan, Madam Luo didn't want to say anything now. She just waited and saw.
Great Elder Princess, who didn't know the inside story, felt unbalanced. Why was her adopted daughter bullied by that evil creature? "Where is Jingwan? Why haven't I seen her for so long?" When she said this, she was clearly looking at the two figures who were only one step away from each other.
Others didn't dare to go up, but Nanny Gong didn't have that concern. "Miss, Great Elder Princess is looking for you."
Jingwan subconsciously looked back and looked at the main seat of the female guests. Her foster mother was looking at her. She was a little far away, so she couldn't see clearly. However, Jingwan felt that her foster mother seemed to be angry. She felt a little guilty and short of breath inexplicably as if she only cared about her love and left all the elders, relatives, and guests aside. "Your Highness, I'll leave first."
Without waiting for him to respond, Jing Wan squatted down and quickly left.
Li Hongyuan watched Jing Wan's figure disappear for a moment and soon appeared on the second floor of the balcony. She first greeted the noblewomen, and then held Great Elder Princess's arm and acted coquettishly with a smile on her face. Li Hongyuan didn't know what Great Elder Princess said to her.
Li Hongyuan crossed his arms in front of his chest and leaned against the rockery. His legs were crossed and his whole body looked very lazy.
On the stage, there were plays one after another, and there was even a martial arts play.
Li Hongyuan was absent-minded and hadn't seen Jingwan for a long time.
He heard voices coming from the direction of the courtyard gate. It was the men who had finished their relationship and came to watch the play to kill time.
Li Hongyuan stood up straight and went straight to the female guests' seats.
Seeing Li Hongyuan come upstairs, the maid hurriedly reported to Madam Luo. As the master and an old lady, Madam Luo didn't need to care about trivial things. So Madam Luo had been sitting on the side with Li Hongyuan all the time. She didn't sit relatively at the back according to her status, but in the first row, with Great Elder Princess.
Therefore, Great Elder Princess naturally heard the maid's words.
Great Elder Princess just wanted to pull him over and give him a good scolding. Li Hongyuan was clever and came to the door himself. He turned a deaf ear to the greetings that came one after another along the way, and those elders did not take the initiative to greet him either. However, she didn't argue with him. If she really let him take the initiative, she would be worried that her life would be shortened.
He didn't care about others, but he still had to give face to his aunt. However, before he spoke, Great Elder Princess scolded him. "… Don't you know how to avoid arousing suspicion?"
Great Elder Princess had a good relationship with Le Chengdi, so she would scold these nephews and nephews. When she scolded them, they could only listen obediently. Li Hongyuan didn't feel much pain and was not much different from his father.
Li Hongyuan sat down next to her. "I didn't do anything shameful. I just said a few words. Why should I avoid arousing suspicion? Jingwan is my fiancée. She is coming of age today, and tomorrow we can ask the Ministry of Rites to prepare for the marriage. Master Liaochen said that we are a match made in heaven. Is there anything wrong with this marriage that makes me avoid her other fiancé? "There was a hint of coldness in his words.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Shut up." Great Elder Princess snapped. For the sake of this vile creature's marriage, her Imperial Brother was worried to death. If something really went wrong, even if she, as his younger sister, said something she shouldn't say, she was afraid that he would take his anger out on her.
"In this case, Jingwan is destined to be mine. Then, what's wrong with talking to her before the marriage to get familiar with her? I don't want to meet someone I know nothing about when I get married. Even if I, Li Hongyuan, want to do something disgraceful, I will do it openly. "
Jingwan immediately spat at him in her heart. "Bastard, don't you have done a lot of things secretly? To be able to say such words without blushing or panting, his face was truly unparalleled in the world. Jingwan silently lowered her head and pretended to be shy.
However, many people around him nodded in agreement. It seemed that this bastard had a lot of credibility.
"Am I talking about this? There are so many female guests here. There are so many unmarried girls. You are a man … "
"Imperial Aunt," Li Hongyuan interrupted her, "In all honesty, I didn't even look at them. On the contrary, I don't know how many of them looked at me. If there's anyone avoiding me, it should be them avoiding ben wang."
Great Elder Princess was at a loss for words. "Get out of here. Go to the male guest area, or get out of the garden."
Li Hongyuan got up and walked away slowly.
Great Elder Princess breathed a sigh of relief. This evil girl had committed too many sins. She couldn't control him at all. As long as he didn't go too far, she'd better leave him alone. Otherwise, she would be angered to death. What she worried most was that other people would follow his example and use this excuse to have private affairs. It would be terrible if they broke the rules. However, it was hard to find another man who was as bold as him and wouldn't be beaten by the girls.
Great Elder Princess patted Jingwan's head, who seemed to be too ashamed to show her face. "Good girl, I'm sorry."
Jingwan didn't say anything. Well, she didn't feel wronged, but it was best to shut up now. "Foster Mother, I'll go downstairs and see if there's anything wrong."
"Go ahead." Knowing that she was shy, Great Elder Princess would let her go.
After Jingwan's figure disappeared, Great Elder Princess looked at Madame Luo and said, "Madame Luo, we are sorry to your family. Please forgive us." She meant "we" including Le Chengdi.
Madame Luo showed a helpless and forced smile at the right time. "Great Elder Princess, you are too serious."
On the other side of the wall, Li Hongyuan was drinking tea casually. The others were talking and laughing. They were enjoying themselves.
Jingwan walked around downstairs. Most of the people here were unmarried girls and young women who had just married.
After making sure that there was nothing rude, Jingwan was ready to sit down and chat with others and eat something. Jingwan believed that Eldest Aunt wouldn't make any mistakes in handling these matters.
But not long after she sat down, a maid came in and whispered something in Jingwan's ear.
Jingwan's expression didn't change. She greeted a few people nearby and went out.
After leaving the two-story pavilion for some time, Lin Mengya said, "Baishao, go and ask Grandmother to come down. Also, tell Old Madam Sun of Ding General Manor to ask her to call sister-in-law upstairs. You just wait by the side and don't let anyone disturb her."
"Yes, Miss."
Jingwan led others out of the garden. She waited at the gate of the garden for a while and saw Madame Luo come out.
"Wanwan, what happened?" Old Madam Luo asked, her expression calm as usual.
"Chiang Lingshan intended to drug Third Brother. However, Second Brother was drugged. Third Brother was furious when he found out and pushed Chiang Lingshan, who also took the drug, into the pool. She was unlucky and hit a stone on the side. Her left eyebrow was directly broken from the middle and almost hurt her eye. Second Aunt is making a scene."
Speaking of which, what should come will come. Since the day Third Brother and sister-in-law got married, since Chiang Lingshan targeted Luo Jingbo and Sun Yijia's dowry, what happened today was not surprising.
However, what Jingwan couldn't figure out was why her cousin always came to her. Was it easier to trick her because she was a relative? She was a relative and wouldn't be too ruthless.
"What is she doing? Which one of them should be responsible?" Madame Luo didn't even raise her eyebrows.
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