Duke Jing's younger sister

Chapter 173 The Crown Prince Wins Over Luo Cheng

Cuibai Hall.

Although the owner of the yard was not there, the yard was still tidy and clean without a speck of dust.

The pomegranate trees by the wall are lush and leafy, stretching out like a green canopy.

The red buds have withered, forming green pomegranates of varying sizes, which look like small and exquisite lanterns hanging on the branches.

She paused in the courtyard for a moment, and a servant who was cleaning the yard saw her, bowed silently, and then left.

Xingping leaned quietly under the porch pillar, watching the girl staring at the pomegranates on the tree, as if she was fascinated.

The pomegranate was still green and inedible, and she really couldn't understand what was so good about it.

As he was thinking about it, he saw the girl stretch out her hand again.

The fingertips gently stroked the pomegranate that looked like a small lantern.

I wonder if he will be able to return safely when the pomegranate matures, withers and sprouts again?

When Jiang Li arrived at Yanyu Pavilion, Shen Zhiyan was surrounded by a group of maids and nannies, trying on the wedding dress that had just been delivered.

The sunlight poured into the house through the window lattice, reflecting on the wide, floor-length skirt of the wedding dress.

The red wedding dress with golden phoenix pattern was bright and dazzling, making her fair cheeks even more charming.

Seeing Jiang Li come in, Shen Zhiyan's eyes first flashed with joy, and then motioned her to wait a moment.

Jiang Li sat down beside the couch, and Baozhu brought her tea and some iced melon.

After taking off her complicated wedding dress, Shen Zhiyan breathed a long sigh of relief and sat down beside her wearing only a light pink middle shirt.

"You finally remembered me? You are so heartless. Do you think you don't recognize me as your sister after you left the Shen Mansion?"

Taking the light orange outer garment from Baozhu, Jiang Li put it on her and said with a smile,

"How dare I disturb you from learning the rules? I'm so considerate, but you blame me?"

Shen Zhiyan held Jiang Li's hand and squeezed it gently.

"You are so flattering. It's obviously you who are wrong, but you still want to put the blame on me. But I was just joking. I know you are in charge of the Jiang family's affairs now, so how can I really blame you?"

Having said that, Shen Zhiyan smiled at her.

"Is this wedding dress altered?"

Jiang Li took a bite of the cold melon and instantly felt that most of the heat had disappeared.

"Well, we ordered three sets in total, and finally the one in Jixiang Building is the best, but the price is really high." Shen Zhiyan smacked her lips.

The price must be really high for her to say that!

Jiang Li praised sincerely,

"Second sister is already pretty, and she will be even more beautiful in this wedding dress. When Prince Xiao sees her on the wedding day, he will be willing to surrender to you."

Shen Zhiyan smiled shyly, patted her hand lightly and said angrily,

"You, you've become even more unruly than me after not seeing you for a few days. How dare you say such nonsense?"

Thinking of Xiao Wenyuan, her face flushed again.

"But, to be honest..."

Shen Zhiyan lowered her voice and said, "I'm really looking forward to the day of our wedding."

Jiang Li was filled with emotion, recalling every detail of the past, and couldn't help but sigh.

"Time flies so fast. In four months, my second sister will be getting married."

"Isn't it? Thinking back to the time when you were in the mansion and we were laughing and joking, it seems like a long time ago."

Jiang Li felt a little disappointed for a moment.

She also didn't know when the man who threatened to marry her would come back.

"What's wrong with you?"

Shen Zhiyan keenly noticed her emotional changes and asked with concern.

Jiang Li shook her head slightly and said with a smile,

"It's okay. Prince Xiao is gentle, well-educated, and deeply in love with my sister. Seeing my sister so happy, I am sincerely happy for you."

Shen Zhiyan smiled sweetly when she heard that.

I couldn't help but think of Jiang Li's lifelong event.

In fact, Shen Zhiyan has always been ignorant about the relationship between men and women.

She often finds herself between her brother and Jiang Li, but she is completely unaware that her brother has already developed a secret crush on her.

When she first heard the gossips of the servants in the mansion, she thought it was the maid who was gossiping and maliciously slandering Jiang Li.

It was not until she asked her mother and her mother agreed that she woke up from her dream.

It turns out that my brother is actually...

But it’s also good this way. Jiang Li grew up with her, has impeccable character and personality, and her brother is very fond of her.

She would also be willing to marry into the Shen family and become her sister-in-law.

The two held hands and talked about some personal matters.

Shen Zhiyan suddenly remembered something and asked everyone in the room to leave.

"Oh, I remembered something. Luo Cheng might join the prince's camp."

Jiang Li was stirring the yogurt in the bowl. Upon hearing this, the porcelain spoon suddenly fell from her fingertips.

She raised her head, her face full of surprise, "Did Sister hear any news?"

Shen Zhiyan lowered her voice and said, "I heard it with my own ears when he got married that day."

Although Emperor Hongyang had rewarded a mansion to the fourth princess Xiao Wushuang.

But Luo Cheng's wedding banquet was still held in Wenchang Marquis Mansion.

After the wedding, the prince consort Luo Cheng will move to the princess's residence and will not stay in the Luo Mansion.

It was an unbearably hot day, and even at night the air was still hot and sticky.

Shen Zhiyan wanted to stay cool, so she ate too many ice fruits. She felt a dull pain in her stomach, so she took Baozhu to the backyard to use the toilet.

On the way back to the banquet, I passed by the rockery and accidentally heard the voices of two men talking on the other side of the rockery.

There is melodious music in the distance.

Xiao Wenhao did not deliberately lower his voice, so Shen Zhiyan heard it clearly.

"Luo Cheng, you just need to convince your brother..."

"When I come to rule the country, your Luo family will surely become the leader of all the ministers, and being made a marquis and a prime minister is just around the corner."

In an instant, Shen Zhiyan suddenly realized that the prince was trying to win over Luo Cheng.

"Then how did Luo Cheng answer?"

Jiang Li couldn't wait to ask, "Did he agree?"

Shen Zhiyan shook her head gently, "He said he needed to think about it. I was afraid of being discovered by the prince, so I didn't dare to stay any longer and hurried back to the flower hall."

In fact, Jiang Li didn't know that the prince not only promised her the glory and wealth of the Luo family.

He also promised Luo Cheng that he would give Jiang Li to him as a reward when he ascended the throne.

This condition was too tempting for Luo Cheng.

Jiang Li had no idea what Luo Cheng and the prince talked about that night.

But she keenly captured a key message from these few words.

The prince asked Luo Cheng to help persuade his brother?

So, what does he need to convince Luo Jue to do?

Luo Jue is a general under Shen Beiqi, and is now in the northern border with Shen Beiqi. Could it be that... the prince wants to harm Shen Beiqi?

Jiang Li's palms resting on her knees were sometimes spread out and sometimes curled up.

My heart was like fifteen buckets of water being drawn by a drum - up and down, full of worry.

"Ari, what's wrong with you?"

Seeing her unusual expression, Shen Zhiyan thought she was too hot and fanned her with a round fan.

"Second sister, I have something urgent to do. I have to leave first. I will come to see you another day."

Jiang Li bowed hastily and walked out quickly.