RNP Chapter 258 The Young Master is Willing to Be a Mistress (3)
Chapter 258 The Young Master is Willing to Be a Mistress (3)
Upon hearing this, the elderly lady seated at the head of the table smiled even more broadly, and her voice became exceptionally gentle:
"Jing Ci is always considerate. There are so many people in the manor, why would he need to help personally? He has only been back for a few days, so let him rest well."
After saying that, he turned to his trusted confidant and said, "Jing Ci loves drinking tea. Have Sheng An take back the tea leaves that were given to him by the palace a few days ago."
The people below the hall had different expressions, but none of them dared to question Madam Xu's decision. They could only mutter to themselves that the old lady was biased.
After pondering for a moment in her memory, Jiang Rou found the person's identity.
Xie Jingci—a distant nephew of the old lady, who was staying at the Marquis of Weining’s residence. He was often away studying and was greatly favored by the Marquis of Weining and his wife.
It is said that this young master is like the bright moon hanging high in the sky. He is not only as handsome as Pan An but also as talented as Xie An. All the young ladies and maids in the mansion secretly admire him.
Sitting next to Jiang Rou, Song Xiangning provided ample evidence of this, as she was currently pulling Jiang Rou along and incessantly praising Xie Jingci.
As Jiang Rou listened patiently, she secretly pondered that her mother-in-law, Zhao, was in charge of the Weining Marquis's mansion at the time, while Old Madam Xu was like a Maitreya Buddha.
Rather than saying that Madam Xu favored that distant grandnephew, it would be more accurate to say that beneath her loving exterior lay a barely perceptible sense of awe.
Jiang Rou concluded that Xie Jingci's identity was not simple.
Unfortunately, since 021 was sent by her to find Qin Yue's whereabouts, she could only make a note of the matter and investigate the truth later.
The wedding procession had arrived at the main gate of the Marquis of Weining's residence, where the newlyweds walked side by side, holding a red silk ribbon.
Jiang Rou watched the crowd from afar without going over, simply standing under the eaves and observing the scene, a slow smile curving her lips.
Men are the most fickle of men; they only ever hear the laughter of new lovers and never the cries of old ones.
Look at this lively scene with guests filling the hall. Everyone says that Qin Sheng and Su Xu are a match made in heaven. Who still remembers that young lady Liu who was kept outside the mansion?
She couldn't bear to see the young lady grieving alone, but she wondered who Young Master Qin would choose between his new love and his old flame.
Her appearance presented a completely different picture to Cui Tao.
Her young lady is probably feeling nostalgic again. Yes, it was just as lively when she married into the family three years ago.
Unfortunately, this excitement was like a mirage; after just one night, things changed drastically.
Thinking of this, Cui Tao felt a deep hatred for the deceased son-in-law. It was because of him that her young lady was trapped in this house and struggling bitterly.
Her young lady is not even twenty years old yet, and she has no husband or children. How is she going to live the rest of her life?
Just as Cui Tao was cursing Qin Yue, the lively wedding banquet suddenly fell silent.
Standing under the eaves, it was difficult to hear clearly; one could only faintly hear the woman crying.
Jiang Rou could tell from the woman's expression that her plan had succeeded. This unforgettable wedding would surely be one that Su Xuruo would never forget.
Jiang Rou stopped reading and turned to Cui Tao, saying, "Let's go back early. We haven't corresponded with Mother for a long time. It's still early, so writing letters won't hurt our eyes."
Upon hearing this, Cui Tao felt even more distressed. She forced a smile, afraid that Jiang Rou would be reminded of her past, and quickly agreed.
The master and servant strolled slowly along the corridor, enjoying the scenery along the way.
Normally, the master and servant would stay in their secluded little courtyard all day long, rarely even going out, let alone wandering around.
This has led to the current situation—the two are lost.
The Marquis of Weining's mansion covers a large area, and its corridors are winding and meandering. Nowadays, all the servants have gone to the front yard to watch the excitement, and they can't even find someone to ask for directions.
Cui Tao found a pavilion and let Jiang Rou sit down to rest, while she turned around to continue looking for help.
Before he could even lift his foot, Jiang Rou grabbed his wrist.
"Alright, Atao, I suppose everyone has gone to the front yard. This place is a bit remote, so we won't be able to find them for a while."
Cui Tao felt somewhat discouraged and annoyed that she had gotten lost.
Cui Tao has a round face, and now that she's angry, her cheeks look even rounder, making her look incredibly cute.
Jiang Rou reached out and gently pinched her cheek, feeling the soft texture, and smiled.
She gently comforted Cui Tao, who was feeling upset, "They'll probably be here soon, don't be angry."
Pointing to the surrounding scenery, he continued, "We've actually turned misfortune into blessing; the sunset here is much more beautiful than at Tingyu Pavilion."
Only the two of them lived in Tingyu Pavilion, which was located in a very remote area and was usually terribly quiet. They had no entertainment options.
On a sunny day, you can watch the sunset; on a rainy day, you can watch the rain patter on the loquats. That's a kind of enjoyment too.
Jiang Rou took out the purse from her arms and handed it to Cui Tao, smiling with great satisfaction: "Today when I went to pay my respects to my grandmother, I secretly hid several pieces of pastry. I didn't get to eat peach blossom cake a few days ago, so now I've finally fulfilled my wish."
A few small pastries lay on the handkerchief. The pastries were exquisitely made, but extremely small. Cui Tao suppressed her longing and tried to say that she didn't want to eat them.
But a sweet-smelling pastry was stuffed into someone's mouth.
Seeing her eat it, Jiang Rou also picked up a piece of pastry shaped like a flower and savored it in small bites.
The glow of the sunset shone on her face, her skin as delicate as the finest mutton fat jade, her eyebrows like distant mountains, gently unfurling like rolling green hills, carrying a hint of melancholy, and her eyes, full of affection, seemed to shimmer with tears.
She sat gracefully at the round table, resting her chin on one hand, quietly appreciating the beautiful scenery before her, unaware that she herself had become part of the scenery in the eyes of others.
Xie Jingci has always preferred quiet, but today the mansion is filled with guests, which is extremely noisy for him, so he specially sought out this secluded place.
Half-asleep, I suddenly heard a melodious and gentle voice. I opened my eyes and looked in the direction of the voice, and saw a woman in the pavilion.
"Young Master".
Sheng An's voice was loud and clear, and Jiang Rou turned her head and saw the man not far away.
He wore a moon-white, round-necked brocade robe with smooth lines, as if imbued with the gentleness of moonlight. A white jade crown adorned his head, making his figure appear even more upright and slender, like a proud pine tree standing tall. His face was like jade, his brows and eyes cold and stern as frost, yet possessing a bright and clear radiance, like the moon in one's embrace, his entire being exuding an otherworldly aura.
Jiang Rou recognized the person in front of her at a glance—the famous young master Xie Jingci.
Cui Tao didn't recognize Xie Jingci and thought he was a guest at the wedding banquet, so she quickly stood in front of Jiang Rou.
Jiang Rou looked at the man who matched the rumors, nodded slightly to him, and left with Cui Tao without lingering.
This man exudes an aura that suggests he is no ordinary person.
Xie Jingci's gaze was fixed on the figures of the master and servant, then gradually fell on Jiang Rou's womanly hairstyle before slowly withdrawing his gaze.
Sheng An suddenly felt the air around him grow colder. Looking at Xie Jingci's icy gaze, he sensed that the young master was quite displeased with him.
Suppressing this unfounded thought, Sheng An stepped forward respectfully and said, "Young Master, something has happened in the front yard. It seems that Qin Sheng has run away from his marriage."
Xie Jingci's expression remained indifferent upon hearing this. He had no interest in the gossip surrounding the Qin family. Thinking of that slender figure, he slowly spoke:
Who was that just now?
Sheng An felt like there was something wrong with his ears. What was the young master saying? He couldn't understand it at all. It took him a long time to figure out who this "she" was.
The two men left in a hurry, and Sheng An didn't see their faces. He didn't know who they were for the time being, but considering them to be the young master's most capable men, he immediately said:
"I will go and investigate immediately."