"I'm sorry for your bold words, but what the Third Prince said is not unreasonable. Our young lady will soon enter the palace to run for election! In the future, if I'm really lucky enough to win the favor of any prince, it won't be the same as the Third Prince. Are they also a family? In ordinary families, they are also brothers-in-law or brothers-in-law."
No one dared to respond to Yun Ji's words, but Aunt An on the side was bolder. She said something different in front of everyone's surprised eyes!
Aunt An's words were extremely clever. She affirmed Yun Ji's words of "one family", because no matter which prince Bai Yanqing married, to the third prince, they were all one family! If the person you marry is Yun Ji's brother, then she is Yun Ji's sister-in-law. If Bai Yanqing marries Yun Ji's brother, then she is his sister-in-law. No matter who she is, she is a family member. But this sentence happened to be coincidental, Dudu missed Yun Ji, and did not say that Bai Yanqing would marry Yun Ji!
After Aunt An said this, everyone present took a deep breath: Aunt An is so brave!
In fact, everyone present, as long as they are not idiots, can hear the implication of Yun Ji's words! Just based on his last sentence "Yan Qing", who can't see his intention? But Aunt An pretended not to understand, and deliberately changed Yun Ji's meaning with one sentence.
"This aunt is not only knowledgeable and courageous, she also has a clever mouth!"
Yun Ji's fingertips subconsciously twisted the jade pendant around his waist. His face, which seemed to be smiling but not smiling, was filled with an unpredictable expression.
"Sir, miss, the dishes are ready, it's time to eat!"
Caixing spoke at the right time, breaking the suffocating scene in the hall.
"Ah, yes, yes, have a meal, have a meal! It's not too early now, I kept the Third Prince waiting for a long time!"
Bai Jingxuan quickly took over the words and invited Yun Ji to sit down and have a meal.
Yun Ji said nothing, only smiled, glanced at Aunt An as if by accident, and then sat down safely surrounded by everyone.
Bai Yanqing also fell behind everyone, staring at Aunt An's busy figure, frowning slightly, and there was unconcealable confusion in her eyes.
Who is this Aunt An?
"If you have any doubts, young lady, you can ask your cousin, it's better than just wondering on your own."
Caixing stood behind Bai Yanqing, carefully setting the dishes for her while whispering against her ear.
Bai Yanqing smiled and nodded slightly. After all, Cai Xing understood her thoughts best.
Perhaps due to the presence of the Third Prince, everyone ate this lunch with great caution and restraint, not daring to say a word. It was so quiet in the dining room that you could only hear the sound of the spoon tapping against the soup bowl!
After the meal, Bai Jingxuan arranged for someone to escort the third prince back to the palace. Although Yun Ji brought a lot of guards, as the head of the family, Bai Jingxuan still had the responsibility and obligation to let people watch carefully until Yun Ji's carriage entered the palace gate safe and sound!
"Hey, you scared me to death! Hey, the third prince, the son of the emperor! He is so majestic! Before, we were still ignorant of Taishan, and we actually treated him as an ordinary retainer!"
After Yun Ji left, Lai Bizhi breathed a long sigh of relief! She caught Bai Yanqing and complained!
Although the other people were a little shocked, they were still calm and did not make any exaggerated actions. On the other hand, Lai Bizhi and her daughter were somewhat frightened. After all, when the third prince came to visit them before, they thought he was a slut and didn't give him a good look. Thinking about it now, they are a little scared!
Bai Yanqing comforted Lai Bizhi for a few words, then made an excuse to send the mother and daughter away.
"Aunt An, Cai Xing, please come with me this afternoon!"
Bai Yanqing winked at Cai Xing, who understood and nodded in agreement. Aunt An didn't know why, but she agreed humbly.
The weather in early autumn is still a bit hot. After noon, Bai Yanqing led Cai Xing and the two of them to Qingfeng Tower under the sun.
After they arrived at Qingfeng Tower and expressed their intention to come, the shopkeeper led Bai Yanqing and others to a private room to wait. After waiting for a long time, the shopkeeper asked someone to reply, saying that the eldest son of the Ji family was in an emergency today and it was inconvenient to meet him!
Something's wrong? Inconvenient to meet? Such a coincidence? Bai Yanqing and Cai Xing looked at each other in shock! They didn't believe Ji Nanjing's nonsense! It seems that Aunt An's identity does hide some unknown secrets! Otherwise, Ji Nanjing would not have risked offending Bai Yanqing, his sister-in-law, and resolutely hide in the dark, not daring to meet her!
"Brother Jing doesn't want to come out to meet me, so I'll keep him here until he wants to see me. Goodbye!"
Of course Bai Yanqing wouldn't be frightened by Ji Nanjing? Since he refused to meet, she would leave Aunt An in Qingfeng Tower and not take her away! Let him do whatever he wants!
"Hey, don't, don't, don't! Miss Bai, you... I can't even explain it to you!"
The waiter who delivered the message became anxious when he saw that Bai Yanqing was really giving up her choice and leaving!
"Okay, stop arguing!"
Aunt An had been silent for a long time. Now, seeing that Bai Yanqing actually wanted to keep her, she could guess what Bai Yanqing wanted to do with the eldest son of the Ji family!
"Miss, if you have anything you want to ask, you don't need to trouble the young master of the Ji family. Just ask me directly. I will definitely tell you everything."
Aunt An raised her head and stared at Bai Yanqing with a pair of bright eyes. There was no shrinkage or fear in her eyes.
"Who are you? Are you from the Ji family? What is Brother Jing's intention when he stuffs you into the Bai Mansion? What secrets are you hiding in your body?"
Bai Yanqing didn't deal with her, she just opened her mouth and asked everything she wanted to ask.
Originally, Aunt An's appearance was very strange, but today, she was in the limelight again in front of the third prince. Looking at her fearless, neither humble nor arrogant appearance, she really didn't look like she was from the Ji family at all. Servant!
Aunt Zhao and Aunt Li were originally from the Ji family, but they were different from Aunt An! No matter in terms of courage or knowledge, she is better than Aunt An! Aunt An actually knew Fenghuang Zhenyu so well. Bai Yanqing wouldn't believe her even to death if she said she was just an ordinary maid!
"I...is indeed not a slave of the Ji family! But I do come from the Ji family! The eldest son of the Ji family also knows about this! The reason why the young master of the Ji family avoids you is also his own fault Difficulty! Young Master Ji has said before that the purpose of letting me enter the Bai Mansion is to assist in the internal affairs of the Bai family and has no other intentions! As for what secrets I have... this matter has not yet been made public. It’s not convenient for me to tell Miss Bai!”
Seeing that Bai Yanqing still didn't understand, Aunt An continued.
"Miss Bai, you can rest assured that I will not do anything detrimental to the Bai family! You will be entering the palace soon. There are so many things going on in this mansion. If there is no woman to help take care of them, I'm afraid you will be here. I can't live in peace in the palace. If you still don't believe me, then...may this thing solve your doubts?"
Naturally, Aunt An would not be so naive as to think that Bai Yanqing's suspicion could be relieved with just a few words. Therefore, she must come up with something that can prove her innocence in order to clear Bai Yanqing's suspicion. If not, this little girl will definitely make trouble today!
Bai Yanqing was stunned when she saw what Aunt An took out!
"Why...you have this jade bracelet?"
Bai Yanqing stared at Aunt An's hand and saw an exquisite and clear jade bracelet lying quietly in Aunt An's hand.
This jade bracelet is exactly the one that Bai Yanqing asked Ji Nanjing to give to her grandfather when she met him on the Dragon Boat Festival! It is the relic of Bai Yanqing's biological mother! Although this jade bracelet is not a priceless treasure, it has been carried by Ji Jinchu all his life! This jade bracelet is of extraordinary significance to General Ji and the entire Ji family! As for such an important jade bracelet, the Ji family actually gave it to Aunt An as a token. From this, it seems that the Ji family's trust in Aunt An is extraordinary!
"This jade bracelet is the best proof! I swear to heaven and earth, and I have a clear conscience! If Miss Bai still refuses to believe me, then I have nothing to say."
Aunt An's eyes were bright and she didn't flinch or dodge at all. It seems that she has always been like this since the day she met Bai Yanqing. She has never flinched or dodge. She is indeed a frank person.
Open tempered!
"That's all! I won't go into the details of whether your stay in the Bai family is a blessing or a curse! Since my entire family is protecting you and sending you out, then I guess...you are not the eldest daughter who did the most evil. Senior! Although I don’t really believe in you, I believe in my grandfather, I believe in my uncle... and I also reluctantly believe in Brother Jing, even though he is the most unreliable!"
Bai Yanqing waved her hand helplessly towards Aunt An, feeling a little annoyed. Didn't they... go away in vain? Not only did I not see Ji Nanjing, but now I still have to take Aunt An back to the house obediently! Bai Yanqing was quite unhappy because of this incident!
"Since we are all here, we can't go in vain. Why don't we let my slaves serve as hosts today and treat Miss and Cai Xing to some good food."
Seeing that Bai Yanqing was a little depressed, Aunt An thought of ways to make her happy.
"I see that you are also very capable. In the future, in the White Mansion, you don't have to call yourself a slave like others. I always feel that... I feel a little wronged to you! From now on, you can call me whatever you want, but in front of others, You still have to address my father with respect!"
Aunt An also said just now that she is not a slave of the Ji family. In that case, how can Bai Yanqing wrong her to be a slave in the Bai family? And Bai Jingxuan, after all, is the male master of the Bai family. Naturally, he cannot be called casually. The due etiquette cannot be ignored!
Caixing on the side secretly tugged on Bai Yanqing's sleeves and signaled her with his eyes. Aunt An said she was going to host something and treat them to something to eat! Does Aunt An know that the things in Qingfeng Tower cost a piece of silver? It’s really expensive, okay? In the past, when Ji Nanjing was here, they could eat for free, but now that Ji Nanjing is gone, Cai Xing doesn't bring much money with her when she goes out. She's afraid that she won't be able to pay the bill and the shopkeeper won't let them leave!
"Don't worry Cai Xing, I still have this little money."
Aunt An carefully wrapped the jade bracelet in her hand with a silk handkerchief and stuffed it into her arms. Then he took out a few banknotes from his money bag! They are all silver notes with a face value of one hundred taels! That posture shocked both master and servant Bai Yanqing!
"Aunt An is so rich, but she still works as a housekeeper in the White House? Doing those chores? Now it seems that I have really wronged you!"
Bai Yanqing's words were inevitably somewhat sarcastic. Previously, Bai Yanqing felt that Aunt An was not simple, but now it seems that she is not just simple. Is she afraid there is a gold mine hidden behind her? A person who wants to be a slave in someone else's house can actually take out so many banknotes at once! If Bai Yanqing hadn't known that she was not a thief, Bai Yanqing would have doubted her. The source of so much money was unknown!
"I said, I didn't go to Bai's house just for the few taels of silver!"
Aunt An didn't seem to hear Bai Yanqing's sarcasm. She just squinted her eyes and smiled at Bai Yanqing. Her eyes were so soft that they could make water drop!
Looking at the woman in front of her, Bai Yanqing was stunned for a moment. That gentle look in her eyes made her feel so familiar, so familiar...
