This was what Jiang Nianjiao heard when she came out of the carriage.
Although the rain was much lighter than when it came, it was obviously still not a suitable weather for boating on the lake.
She couldn't help but frown her delicate brows and said, "Isn't this kind of weather suitable for rafting?"
"Don't worry, girl, our young master is a good rower." The servant was obviously a careless person. He didn't understand the meaning of Jiang Nianjiao's words. Instead, he just tried to persuade Jiang Nianjiao to get off the carriage.
Jiang Nianjiao looked at the raindrops hitting the ground, and then at the dry white satin jasmine embroidered shoes under her feet. Although she was reluctant, she still stepped out after the maids opened their umbrellas.
Cui Qiao just bowed her body and carried Jiang Nianjiao down.
She did know that Jiang Nianjiao hated having her shoes wet by the rain, so she suggested in a low voice, "How about I carry the lady over?"
Jiang Nianjiao refused, after all, if she really wanted to go rafting.
Sooner or later, my shoes would get wet, and the umbrella was not big enough, so my clothes got wet as well.
In addition, I don’t want to leave a squeamish impression on the other party. Jiang Nianjiao even rejected Cui Qiao's kindness.
However, this Four Seasons Garden has not been vigorously maintained since Emperor Yong Ling. The ground is not flat, and the bluestone road is also bumpy. Jiang Nianjiao walked very slowly to avoid the small pool with accumulated water.
The servant almost reached the corner, but found that Jiang Nianjiao had just entered the garden.
I can't help but think that the young lady in this city is Jin Gui.
After walking and stopping like this, when they arrived at Sumo Lake, there was obviously more than one person waiting for Jiang Nianjiao besides Chen Jinghuai.
There were two women on the left and right of Chen Jinghuai.
The tall woman in red clothes on the left is obviously Chen Changnian.
Besides her, there was another petite girl wearing a plain white dress.
"Brother, it's raining so heavily. Isn't it a bit bad for us to invite Gillian to go swimming in the lake? Why don't we change places before Gillian comes?" Chen Changnian obviously knew a little bit about Jiang Nianjiao's temperament. At this time, she could only act coquettishly with Chen Jinghuai.
Before Chen Jinghuai could speak, the little girl in plain white clothes began to speak slowly, "What's wrong with visiting the lake? How many talented people and beauties have left behind lasting stories from boating on the lake."
"What's an eternal story? You're talking about the love between man and snake, right?" Chen Hongnian choked out.
It was obvious from Chen Hongnian's words that she really didn't want to see the little girl in white.
The girl seemed to be unaware, but she sighed quietly and said, "It's not a love between a man and a snake, it's the age-old love of a broken bridge that leads to a lifelong misunderstanding."
Chen Yannian only shook the goosebumps on his body when he heard this.
And when she turned around, she saw Jiang Nianjiao walking slowly.
Chen Yannian greeted happily, "Gillian, we are here!"
Although Jiang Nianjiao was a little surprised that Chen Jinghuai would bring two beauties to her first date.
But when she thought that Yannian was his biological sister, she didn't pay much attention.
She nodded towards Yannian first.
Then he held up the hem of his skirt and approached with small steps.
When she arrived in front of Chen Jinghuai, she said a little apologetically, "Sorry for keeping you waiting for so long."
When Chen Jinghuai saw her coming, his sharp eyes, which were as bright as daggers and backed by snowy light, could not help but reveal some tenderness.
He looked down at Jiang Nianjiao, who was walking over, and felt that the girl in front of him seemed even more beautiful than the last time he saw her. She was wearing a pink dress, and her figure was as delicate as a hibiscus in June.
Jiang Nianjiao was naturally aware of Chen Jinghuai's emotions. She liked the fascination in Chen Jinghuai's eyes.
Chen Jinghuai said softly, "It doesn't matter."
However, when the woman in white shirt who came with him saw her, she was obviously full of hostility.
Although she was also dressed up carefully, she looked as cool as white jasmine covered in rain and mist.
She was also quite famous when she was in Huai Tai Mountain City, but when compared with Jiang Nianjiao, her appearance was obviously not as pleasing as Jiang Nianjiao.
Jiang Nianjiao naturally felt the other party's hostility, but she was not surprised.
After all, there are naturally many boudoir ladies in the capital who fawn over her, and there are also quite a few who are jealous of her and hate her.
She usually wouldn't even give a look to such a girl.
But the situation was different now. She looked at the woman in white with a smile, "This lady looks very nice, I don't know how to call her."
Just as the woman in white was about to speak, Chen Changnian said first, "This is my second aunt's distant niece, her name is Bai Ruizhu. You can just call her Ruizhu."
Bai Ruizhu was obviously not happy to be snatched away by Chen Changnian, but it was hard to get angry, and her cold little face showed a bit of displeasure.
Jiang Nianjiao smiled and said, "Hello, Miss Ruizhu, my name is Jiang Nianjiao, you can call me Gillian."
Bai Ruizhu only twitched the corner of her mouth reluctantly towards Jiang Niangjiao.
Although Chen Jinghuai was standing by the Sumo Lake, he obviously still heard what his sister Chen Hongnian said. He asked, "Gillian, I'm afraid the rain won't stop for a while. Should we continue to swim in the lake or should we continue to swim in the lake?" Find somewhere else to go.”
When Jiang Nianjiao heard his question, she felt happy and was about to speak. Bai Ruizhu said quietly, "It's rare for my uncle to go back to the capital. A few days ago, he even said that he wanted to go to Sumobo Lake for a trip. If he doesn't go there today, I don't know when he will come back."
Her faint words made Jiang Nianjiao choke and unable to speak.
He also thought that even if he went elsewhere, it would not be pleasant if he followed this girl behind him.
So she just smiled as usual and said, "Jiaojiao also likes boating in the rain, so let's go to the lake with brother Jinghuai."
She deliberately targeted brother Jinghuai, but in fact she was choking on the little girl.
Chen Jinghuai did not appreciate the open and covert conflicts between the two. Instead, she just smiled and said happily, "So Gillian also likes rafting?"
Jiang Nianjiao didn't like this, but she had her own thoughts and plans.
Therefore, even though she rarely comes for rafting, she still smiles and says, "Of course I like it."
Jiang Nianjiao's words only made Chen Jinghuai look even more happy when he looked at Jiang Nianjiao.
When Bai Ruizhu saw the two of them acting affectionate and interested in concubine, she felt even more unhappy.
So she said softly, "Riding on the lake can broaden your mind, and Ruizhu also likes it very much. I still remember that when I first came to the capital, I was in a gloomy mood all day long. Fortunately, my uncle took me to swim in Sumobo Lake. This made Ruizhu think about it." open."
Bai Ruizhu's words were blunt, which made everyone present feel a little embarrassed.
No one answered her words. Finally, Chen Yannian said, "Since you are going to the lake, let's go to the lake. Why are you talking so much nonsense?"
After saying that, she walked straight to the lake shore. Since it was a rainy day today, there were not many tourists in the park. There were only a few small boats parked on the lake shore.
There is a boatman wearing a raincoat standing on each boat.
Chen Changnian only threw a piece of broken silver towards two of the boatmen and said, "We have rented these two boats. You can go and have a rest."
The boat is a small awning boat. Since it is only used for viewing, the boat is not big and can only accommodate four people at most unless it rains.
It's raining today and it's even more inconvenient. Fortunately, Chen Changnian is also a good rower.
She had already changed into a raincoat and bamboo hat to get on the boat.
At the same time, Chen Jinghuai, who had changed into a raincoat, also deliberately slowed down his pace and only walked with Jiang Nianjiao.
Chen Yannian waved from the bow of the boat, "Brother, come quickly! I must let you experience my power today."
When Chen Jinghuai heard this, he just smiled heartily and said, "Ah Qiang, don't rush out to talk nonsense now. If you lose later, you will cry. Don't blame my brother for not letting you go."
Although the two were laughing and joking, the atmosphere was rarely harmonious.
But when Chen Jinghuai carefully supported Jiang Nianjiao to get on the boat, Bai Ruizhu actually followed him.
Under Chen Jinghuai's astonished eyes, Bai Ruizhu stood on the shore with her eyes lowered, and said with an uneasy look, "Uncle, can I join you? Aunt Chang can row a boat very fast, but her boat swings very hard every time. Even Ruizhu can't help but feel dizzy."
Chen Jinghuai obviously didn't know how to deal with it at the moment. Theoretically, he knew that he shouldn't bring Bai Ruizhu with him at this time, but he felt that Bai Ruizhu, a junior, was somewhat pitiful.
Bai Ruizhu then turned to look at Jiang Nianjiao and said timidly, "Does Miss Gillian mind this?"
Jiang Nianjiao almost couldn't help but roll her eyes.
Do you mind, don't you have any eyesight yourself?
But she could tell that the other party came here deliberately to cause damage.
Thinking of this, she didn't bother to pretend to be generous. After all, if she pretended to be generous now, she would have to pretend to be generous all her life in the future.
She naturally has to let people see her attitude.
She also smiled and said, "Of course I mind, after all, I want to talk to brother Jinghuai more."
After listening to Jiang Nianjiao's words, Chen Jinghuai stood by Jiang Nianjiao without thinking this time. He said softly, "Ruizhu, since you are seasick, why not go to the Huxin Pavilion and wait for us first."
After listening to Chen Jinghuai's words, Bai Ruizhu's face turned pale. She bit her lip, and tears fell easily. She pressed the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.
Knowing that Jiang Nianjiao was not a good person, she turned the tables and said, "Uncle, do you think Ruizhu is troublesome? Ruizhu knows that uncle also thinks Ruizhu is a burden."
Seeing her tears falling easily, even Jiang Nianjiao couldn't help but marvel.
She has never seen anything like this beautiful young lady in the capital.
She had never seen anything like this before.
Especially the pair of sad autumn eyes filled with mist, like the sad white magnolia on a rainy night in the mountain city.
She was so lonely, she looked like a fragile porcelain doll.
Even though I know she is annoying, when she cries, who with a strong sense of morality can't bear to say anything wrong to her.
Chen Jinghuai obviously fell into this trap. He hurriedly said, "Ruizhu, stop crying. This is not what I meant."
Fortunately, Chen Hongnian, who was a boat away, did not hear Bai Ruizhu's words, but when she saw Bai Ruizhu walking towards her brother and lingering for so long, she knew that Bai Ruizhu had no good intentions.
So she just shouted impatiently at Bai Ruizhu, "Bai Ruizhu, my brother is looking for his sister-in-law. Don't mess around and mess up my brother's marriage. Be careful, I will kill you!"
Her threat was obviously more effective than Chen Jinghuai and Jiang Nianjiao combined.
After all, Chen Changnian is truly a king-like presence in the Chen Mansion's backyard. Except for those brothers, no one could suppress her, and her brothers were far away at the border. Even if they wanted to teach Chen Changnian a lesson, they would be far away.
Bai Ruizhu is now just a guest living in the Chen family's house because her father committed a crime.
Her aunt had always warned her that it was good to offend anyone, but don't offend the little ancestor Chen Changnian, and she had also seen Chen Changnian's ruthless way of teaching others how to use whips.
Therefore, when Chen Hongnian yelled, the little girl who had just been crying stopped her tears, glanced at Chen Jinghuai resentfully, and then reluctantly moved in the direction of Chen Hongnian.
