"Jiaojiao, you don't know how worried your aunt and I were about you when we heard that you were pushed down from the Jingshan pavilion. Fortunately, God bless us, Jiaojiao, we have our own destiny."
When Jiang Nianjiao came out of the arms of her aunt Gao Jiyue, the middle-aged woman who had been standing next to Concubine Yuxian immediately expressed her concern.
This is a slightly fat woman in her thirties, wearing a dress of a married woman, with a kind-hearted look on her face, and a happy-go-lucky attitude.
Such a face is considered to be popular among the official wives in Shengjing.
After all, who doesn’t like to be kind-hearted when communicating with others.
Only I, who had suffered a huge setback in front of her in my previous life, knew that this woman was actually a treacherous person.
She is the stepmother of her father Jiang Fang: Yu Se.
It is said that she was also a versatile beauty when she was young. Before her father married her biological mother, she also had a relationship with her stepmother.
It's a pity that the family was not in the right place at that time, and it was difficult to disobey the parents' orders.
The father eventually parted ways with the stepmother and each married someone else.
It wasn't until her biological mother died early and the woman met a bad person that the two of them got back together.
The woman at that time was actually what she is today because of the hard work she did at her husband's house.
And when she got married, she brought a small oil bottle with her.
She actually never understood at that time why her father, who was also the prime minister and a popular figure in front of the Holy Emperor, would marry such a woman.
But even though she hated this woman very much, she had to admit that her stepmother was very good at showing off.
Although she knew that her stepmother was not a good person in her previous life, she still underestimated her.
Now that she had suffered at the hands of her stepmother, she naturally did not dare to underestimate this woman. She just lowered her eyes and lowered her head, looking obedient, "Auntie and mother are worried."
Yu Se didn't expect Jiang Nianjiao to be so obedient, and was only slightly stunned for a moment.
After a moment, Yu Se smiled kindly and said, "I'm fine. It's just that Concubine Xian is not in good health. I heard that something happened to you and she almost fainted."
After hearing what Yu Se said, Concubine Yu Xian only disagreed and said, "It's not as exaggerated as you said."
Yu Se then smiled flatteringly and said, "I'm exaggerating. Don't blame me, Madam."
"But it's true that Dr. Su's daughter is so blind, and she only pushes for our Jiaojiao."
After hearing what Yu Se said, Concubine Yu Xian, who had not thought much about it, frowned.
"Who is this Doctor Su? What is the origin of her daughter?"
Before Yu Se could speak, a slim girl dressed in plain clothes behind Yu Se timidly said, "Zhirou is not such a person."
Obviously no one wanted to hear what she said. Even Yu Se, who always had a kind face, could not help but glance at the girl slightly at this time, just as if to warn her not to talk nonsense.
The girl was glared at by Yu Se, and the words she had mustered up the courage to say for her friend could only be swallowed back again.
This girl is the daughter of her stepmother and her ex-husband. It is said that her father's original surname was Ye, but after she came with her mother, she changed her surname to Jiang. The name is Jiang Zhi.
This Jiang Zhi is actually a pretty lady with a pink face and rosy cheeks. However, she was born with a timid face. At this time, following her mother, she does not look like an official lady, but like a maid behind her.
And strangely enough, although her mother was a good dancer, her temperament was completely different from her mother's.
The sister she remembered was a taciturn and submissive person.
Moreover, this sister seems to be good friends with her love rival Su Zhirou.
Therefore, she actually couldn't stand Jiang Zhi at that time.
But now it seems that Jiang Zhi is much easier to deal with than her mother.
Yu Se stopped Jiang Zhi's words and started teasing with her aunt again with a smile.
"Medical Officer Su's daughter is named Su Zhirou, and she has become very close to His Highness recently. I heard from Jiaojiao's friend, Miss Yannian, that this girl is someone who wants to climb high, because she is jealous of Jiaojiao's friendship with His Highness. That’s why I took action against Jiaojiao.”
When saying this, Yu Se even smiled a little, as if he was greeting him with a good deal.
In the past, Jiang Nianjiao never understood why her stepmother helped her fight against Su Zhirou.
She originally thought that Yu Se said this because he wanted to please her.
And she had many people supporting her at that time, and she was a very arrogant little girl, so naturally she didn't buy into Yu Se's fault.
Until later, she and her cousin became more and more estranged, and people around her were no longer optimistic about her relationship with her cousin. Forced by her self-righteous feelings, she was cornered and began to beg Yu Se for advice.
Yu Se's idea was naturally cruel and vicious, but it was a pity that she listened to Yu Se's words and failed to harm Su Zhirou, but instead let herself be ruined by life.
Thinking of the past, she actually wanted to tear Yu Se apart, but her father seemed to have very deep feelings for Se.
At this time, the man's fox tail was not exposed, so there was no way he could do anything to her.
And although her words were to help herself, she was actually putting her relationship with Chen Changnian on the fire.
If he directly denied it, it would appear that Chen Changnian was full of nonsense.
Although Chen Hongnian was not here, she had no doubt that her stepmother was not capable of letting Chen Hongnian know this.
Just let her admit the matter. Although she can confuse her stepmother, the system she is bound to will not let her go.
The two parties were entangled, but she still opened her mouth to discuss with the system: System, what would you do if I pretended to admit that Su Zhirou pushed me?
The system said coldly, "I can't do anything!"
Jiang Nianjiao breathed a sigh of relief.
However, the system that spoke loudly and breathlessly continued, "But you will die!"
"..."
Although Chen Changnian is also very important to him, compared with her, his life is indeed more important.
Therefore, when her aunt Gao Jiyue wanted to send someone to tell Su Zhirou to come over, she said in time, "Aunt, Yannian saw it wrong at that time. Su Zhirou did not push me. I accidentally fell down."
As soon as she said this, everyone in the venue had different expressions.
Aunt Gao Jiyue obviously didn't believe it, "Jiaojiao, are you telling the truth?"
"Of course it's true. Su Zhirou is just a little medical officer's daughter. How could she have the guts to push me!"
Seeing Jiang Nianjiao insisting on saying this, most of Gao Jiyue's doubts disappeared.
Her niece has never been willing to wrong herself. If someone really pushed her, she would complain to her immediately without asking.
Therefore, Gao Jiyue did not doubt that he was there, and only lightly scolded Jiang Niangjiao for hurting herself.
During this period, Jiang Nianjiao actually listened obediently.
Gao Jiyue was obviously a little surprised, but she didn't think anything deeper.
After all, if Jiaojiao could be more sensible, she would be happy to see her.
Then she whispered to Jiang Nianjiao, "Jiaojiao, since you were injured, you should stay at home to recover for the past two days. It's okay if we don't attend the spring feast."
Jiang Nianjiao would naturally be indifferent in the past. After all, she always thought that she would become the wife of her cousin Zhao Nianze.
But now Zhao Nianze has completely lost hope.
And she will get married sooner or later. If she continues to be as casual as before, who knows if she will marry another white-eyed wolf.
Therefore, Jiang Nianjiao quickly shook her head and said, "Aunt, I can still participate in the Spring Festival Banquet. My injury is not serious. At most, I will not perform my talents at the banquet for these few days."
Gao Jiyue's expression was condensed, and she glanced at Yu Se and her daughter.
Yu Se was also a sensible person, so he just smiled and said, "I suddenly remembered that I have something to do. Jiaojiao, please have a chat with your aunt first, and I'll be back soon."
After saying this, Yu Se took his daughter Jiang Zhi and left Zhaorong Hall.
At this time, Queen Min and the third prince had already left. When Concubine Yuxian dismissed the maids around her, only Jiang Nianjiao and Concubine Yuxian were left in the room.
Concubine Yu Xian said with some doubts, "Jiaojiao, tell your aunt the truth, which young man did you have your eye on at this spring banquet?"
"Why would aunt ask this?" Jiang Nianjiao asked in confusion.
Gao Jiyue knew that her niece was a little ignorant of world affairs, so she did not hide it. She just made it clear, "The Third Highness is not your lover. Your father and the Chen family are in the same position."
After hearing Gao Jiyue's words, Jiang Nianjiao, who was originally shocked and uncertain, breathed a sigh of relief.
She naturally knew that her father and the Chen family were in the same situation, and the Chen family was the natal family of Empress Min Chen Zhiwei.
His father was one of the three auxiliary ministers of the previous dynasty, and because he held the power of the world's military, his father was not only the third auxiliary minister, but also the one who could cover the sky with one hand among the three auxiliary ministers.
When Emperor Yong Ling of the previous dynasty was deposed and the current emperor was welcomed back to the palace, it was basically the decision of the Chen family.
But she never expected that her aunt could actually connect her with the third prince.
She couldn't help but secretly laugh at her aunt's overthinking, just to dispel her aunt's concerns.
She said casually, "Don't worry, aunt, even if I like the beggar on the roadside, I can't like the third prince. His small body looks like he will die young. How can he compare to cousin Nianze?" .”
At this time, she and her aunt were alone in Zhaorong Hall, so Jiang Nianjiao naturally had no worries about what she said. She only used harsh words to express her determination.
If she could now know someone's suspicious temperament and his habit of placing spies around people he was suspicious of. She will definitely regret what she said today.
However, these are all things for later.
Seeing Jiang Nianjiao's vows, Concubine Yu Xian just thought she was too suspicious and sensitive.
After all, Jiaojiao has always known how much she likes Ze'er.
How could a love that has lasted so many years change so easily?
As for Jiaojiao and Zhao Yanzhen being alone in a room today, maybe it was just a trick played by Zhao Yanzhen to attract Jiaojiao's attention.
After all, Jiaojiao had inherited her sister's beauty and was the most outstanding beauty at the spring banquet. It was not surprising that such a beauty had several suitors.
Now it seems that she still has to let Ze'er pay more attention to Jiaojiao.
