"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 you are really lucky enough to win the favor of any prince, it won't be the same as the third prince.
Are we also a family? In ordinary families, this is also the sister-in-law or brother-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 confirmed Yun Ji's words of "one family", because no matter which prince Bai Yanqing marries, to the third prince, they are all one family! If you marry
He is brother Yunji, then
She is Yun Ji's eldest sister-in-law. If Bai Yanqing marries Yun Ji's younger brother, then she is his sister-in-law. No matter who she is, she is a family member. But this sentence is coincidental, and Yun Ji is alone.
I missed it, I didn’t say 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 by his last sentence "Yan Qing", who can't see his intention? But Aunt An pretended not to listen.
He seemed to understand, and with just one sentence, he deliberately changed Yun Ji's meaning.
"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 have a meal!"
Cai Xing spoke at the right time, breaking the suffocating scene in the hall.
"Ah, yes, yes, let's 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 the call 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 for advice. It's better than just wondering on your own."
Cai Xing 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. The dining room was so quiet that the only sound that could be heard was the tapping of spoons on soup bowls!
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 have people watch carefully until Yun Ji's carriage
, and entered the palace gate safely!
"Hey, this scares me to death! Hey, the third prince, the son of the emperor! He's so majestic! Previously, 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 after all 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 before, they thought he was a prostitute.
, I didn’t give him a good look. Now that I think about it, I feel 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 also responded respectfully.
…
The weather in early autumn was still a bit hot. After noon, Bai Yanqing led Cai Xing and the two of them to the 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 and said that the eldest son of the Ji family was in an emergency today and it was inconvenient to meet him!
Something happened? It’s inconvenient to meet? What a coincidence? Bai Yanqing and Cai Xing looked at each other! They didn’t believe Ji Nanjing’s nonsense! From this point of view, Aunt An’s identity did hide some unknown secrets! Otherwise, Ji Nanjing would
There is no way Nanjing would risk offending Bai Yanqing, her sister-in-law, by resolutely hiding in the dark and 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 will not be fooled by Ji Nanjing? Since he refuses to meet, she will 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 it up 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 tell you everything you want."
Aunt An raised her head and stared at Bai Yanqing with a pair of bright eyes. There was no trace of 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?"
Bai Yanqing didn't deal with her, she spoke directly 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 are different from Aunt An! No matter in terms of courage or knowledge, they are no better than Aunt An! Aunt An can even rise as a phoenix.
Yu, who is so familiar with her, said that she was just an ordinary maid, and Bai Yanqing would not believe it even to death!
"I... am indeed not a slave of the Ji family! But I did 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, with 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 peacefully 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 had to come up with something that could prove her innocence in order to relieve Bai Yanqing's suspicion. Otherwise
, this little girl is going to make a lot of noise 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 Ji Nanjing 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 is
Ji Jinchu brought a
For 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 can be seen that the Ji family's love for An
Auntie’s trust is extraordinary!
"This jade bracelet is the best proof! I swear to heaven and to the 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 are bright, and she never shrinks or dodges. It seems that she has been like this since the day she met Bai Yanqing. She has never flinched or dodge. She is indeed an open-minded character!
"That's all! I won't delve into whether it is a blessing or a curse for you to be in the Bai family! Since my grandfather and the whole family are protecting you and sending you out, then I guess... you are not that treacherous person.
!Although I don’t really believe in you, I believe in my grandfather, I believe in my uncle... and I can barely believe in Brother Jing, even though he is the most unreliable!"
Bai Yanqing waved her hands to Aunt An helplessly, feeling a little annoyed. Didn't they... walk away in vain? Not only did they not see Ji Nanjing, but now they still have to take Aunt An back to the house! This is a big deal.
Yes, Bai Yanqing was quite unhappy!
"Since we are all here, we can't go in vain. Why don't we let the servants 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 and a maid in the Bai family? And Bai Jingxuan is the male master of the Bai family after all, so naturally he cannot be called whatever he wants.
The proper etiquette cannot be ignored!
Cai Xing, who was on the side, secretly tugged on Bai Yanqing's sleeves and signaled her with his eyes. Aunt An said she was going to be a host, so she wanted to treat them to something to eat! Does Aunt An know that the things in Qingfeng Tower cost a piece of silver per bite? Really.
It's very expensive, okay? In the past, when Ji Nanjing was here, they could eat for free. Now that Ji Nanjing is gone, Caixing 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 she took out a few banknotes from her money bag! They were all banknotes with a denomination of one hundred taels! That posture
, both master and servant Bai Yanqing were stunned!
"Aunt An is so rich, why does she still go to the White House to be a housekeeper and do all those chores? Now it seems that she has really wronged you!"
There was inevitably a hint of sarcasm in Bai Yanqing's words. Previously, Bai Yanqing felt that Aunt An was not a simple person, but now it seems that she is more than simple? Is she afraid there is a gold mine hidden behind her? A
want
A person who goes to work as a slave in someone else's house can actually take out so many silver notes 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 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...