SFS Chapter 232 The Prince Jing's Mansion Prepares for the Wedding
Chapter 232 The Prince Jing's Mansion Prepares for the Wedding
He had a good plan. If he and Mo'er moved into the Prince Jing's mansion, they would truly be unable to escape in the future.
"That can't be done."
Jiang Yuyue flatly rejected Song Jinglan's suggestion, "Our marriage is not yet settled. If I were to move into the Prince Jing's mansion for no reason, who knows what people outside would say about me? And if I were to have a child, and people outside knew that I was pregnant out of wedlock, wouldn't I be drowned in spit by everyone in the capital?"
This convinced Song Jinglan. He had initially thought that keeping it a secret would be fine, but since he still had to consider Jiang Yuyue's reputation, he didn't insist any further.
"What you said makes sense."
Song Jinglan pondered for a moment, "Then let's stay here for now. I'll send Jixiang over again. If there's anything urgent or lacking, just tell him."
Seeing that he had assigned more people to her, Jiang Yuyue felt it was a bit troublesome, but given the current situation, she really had no reason to refuse, so she agreed.
"Alright, you're a very busy person now, so I won't keep you any longer."
Jiang Yuyue urged him to leave, "You should hurry up and take care of your own important matters. After you've settled your affairs, marrying me is the most important thing."
It was rare for Jiang Yuyue to make a request. Song Jinglan raised an eyebrow. Compared to her previous aloofness, she seemed more agreeable now that she wanted something from him. Considering that he indeed had a lot to do, he didn't linger.
"Okay, I'll come over and have dinner with you tonight."
Song Jinglan put his arm around her waist and kissed Jiang Yuyue on the forehead, his deep voice gentle.
"I go first."
The long-awaited intimacy made Jiang Yuyue stiffen, but she still smiled and saw him out the door. It had been a long time since she had acted, and now she was really tired of putting on such a show.
After watching Song Jinglan leave, Jiang Feili didn't leave. He was really curious about the next developments between the two. Not long after, Song Jinglan returned as expected.
He didn't even need to ask; just by looking at Song Jinglan, whose dark expression had vanished, he knew that he and Jiang Yuyue had definitely reached an agreement.
"Tsk, tsk."
Jiang Feili patted his shoulder with a half-smile, but Song Jinglan ignored him and went straight to the study. After all, the kid was sure to be joking with him.
Manager Li was somewhat puzzled by what he saw. After Song Jinglan walked away, he approached Jiang Feili.
"Young Marquis, what's wrong with His Highness...?"
"Manager Li."
Jiang Feili smiled and said, "You should start preparing for the wedding. It won't be long before the Prince Jing's mansion gains a new mistress!"
Upon hearing this, Manager Li was stunned for a moment before realizing what was happening.
Does this mean, young master... that His Highness and Miss Jiang's relationship is finally going to be successful?
This made Steward Li overjoyed. His Highness was aloof and would never have told him about such things, but now that the Princess Consort of Jing had been found, he would have to start making arrangements!
Jixiang was naturally assigned to Jiang Yuyue's courtyard. Although Song Jinglan had not yet made their marriage public, after Jiang Feili, that big mouth, mentioned it, almost everyone in the mansion knew about it.
Manager Li was pleased, but he didn't want to be too ostentatious. He simply sent people to deliver gift after gift. Half a day later, Jiang Yuyue's courtyard was filled with a dazzling array of items.
Xiaoliu had just returned from grocery shopping when she saw this scene and was stunned.
Although the Jiang family is not short of money, Song Jinglan has received many treasures from the Emperor over the years, all of which are rare items that money cannot buy.
Steward Li was in charge of all the affairs of the manor for Song Jinglan. Thinking that Jiang Yuyue was the future princess, he sent out all his best treasures.
"Miss Jiang, please don't be surprised."
Jixiang chuckled, "That's nothing compared to what you'll get when you marry into the Prince's Mansion! The entire Prince Jing's Mansion will be yours!"
Jixiang rarely smiled so happily. Before, he was caught in the middle and had to be careful even when he was breathing. Now that the misunderstanding between the two of them has finally been resolved, he, as the servant below, felt relieved.
Xiao Liu was stunned by these words. What? Marrying into the Prince's Mansion? Miss is going to marry Prince Jing?
However, at Prime Minister Li's residence, the scene was quite different.
Because Song Yunming's matter was not properly resolved, Song Jinglan kept the Jiang family's residence well-hidden, so Li Shiying's previous investigations failed to uncover anything.
But now that Song Jinglan has spoken openly with Jiang Yuyue, and Steward Li is sending gifts to Jiang Yuyue truckload after truckload, all of this has been found out by the people sent out by Zhuye.
"Miss……"
Zhu Ye knew that her young mistress was deeply in love with Prince Jing, so she was extra careful when reporting to him.
"I've had people find out where Jiang Yuyue lives. She lives in a small courtyard in the west of the city, but apart from that..."
Li Shiying's expression turned grim. "Anything else?"
"Our people also found out that this afternoon, the Prince Jing's Mansion sent several cartloads of gifts to that courtyard."
Zhu Ye felt a little reluctant, but she still told him everything she had found out. "Also, Steward Li from the Prince Jing's Mansion went out to shop in the afternoon, supposedly to prepare for... the wedding."
marriage?
Li Shiying clenched her fists suddenly. If Song Jinglan wanted to marry her, he would have proposed to his family long ago. How could he have started preparing for the wedding without saying a word?
Unless the person I'm going to marry... is someone else entirely.
Thinking of this, Li Shiying's face turned pale and her body swayed as if she were about to collapse. In addition, given how attentive Manager Li was to Jiang Yuyue, it seemed that... what Xie Zhi said was true.
Thinking that Song Jinglan, whom she had loved for so many years, was going to marry someone else, Li Shiying felt as if her heart was about to break, and tears kept falling down her face.
"Miss!"
Zhu Ye exclaimed in surprise and quickly took out a silk handkerchief to wipe away her tears. "Although Prince Jing is good, there are many other men in the world. Miss, your beauty and appearance are first-rate. You have no trouble finding another good husband..."
"I only want Song Jinglan!"
Li Shiying, unusually losing his composure, almost roared out these words.
Even Zhu Ye was a little startled, "Miss..."
After the intense grief, this feeling immediately turned into hatred, but the person Li Shiying hated was not Song Jinglan, but Jiang Yuyue, who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
At this moment, Xie Zhi's words came to mind. Li Shiying stood up and ran towards Xie Zhi's courtyard on her own. Zhu Ye wanted to follow, but she stopped her.
"Don't follow me!"
Xie Zhi had just finished dinner and was equally uneasy thinking about Jiang Yuyue. If Jiang Yuyue really became the Princess Consort of Jing, then it was only a matter of time before she was found to be alive. At that time, it would be difficult to survive at Jiang Yuyue's hands...