Chapter 124: Jiang Yun Hui Visits

Jiang Yunchu's footsteps suddenly paused, "What are you doing over there? Come over quickly, I made juice; if you don't come over, those two little gluttonous cats will drink it all."

Ning Qiancheng's eyes lit up, he pressed his lips, somewhat shyly following behind Jiang Yunchu.

"It's fine, I can skip it." He said softly.

Jiang Yunchu smiled; growing up in such a big dye vat, to have such a pure nature is also rare.

"Qiancheng older brother, come over quickly, the juice Mom made is delicious." Yue Yue giggled, swinging her little legs, carrying a white porcelain bowl over.

Ning Qiancheng took two quick steps, received the bowl, "Thank you, Yue Yue."

Ning Yue Xue shook her head, "No need to be polite, Yue Yue should do that."

Seeing the three little ones playing well, she withdrew from the room.

Just then, Zi Su walked over.

"Princess Consort, the Second Young Lady from the Jiang Manor has come over, saying she wants to see you." Zi Su leaned close to Jiang Yunchu's ear and said softly.

Jiang Yunchu raised her eyebrows, somewhat puzzled.

Jiang Yun Hui has always avoided her like a snake and scorpion, never coming near her; why would she come to her door today of her own accord?

"Please go to the side hall, prepare tea and snacks."

"Yes!" Zi Su hurriedly retreated.

Jiang Yun Hui, holding something in her hand, walked gracefully into the courtyard; all the way, she didn't look around, always wearing a gentle smile.

"Greetings, Princess Consort." Jiang Yun Hui entered the room and saw Jiang Yunchu with her back to her.

She bowed, performing the official salute.

Jiang Yunchu turned, "Please rise."

She only wanted to know what Jiang Yun Hui was doing here at this time, never thinking of making things difficult for her.

"Come sit." She lifted her head and said softly.

Jiang Yun Hui smiled, walked to the side, and half-sat gently.

"Princess Consort, I came this time to recommend myself." Jiang Yun Hui's pink lips parted slightly, showing a bit of a determined stance.

Jiang Yunchu raised her head, asking in confusion, "Recommend yourself?"

"I want to attend Chun Hua Xue Yuan; I know Chun Hua Xue Yuan is different from other academies, it has a female academy, and the female and male academies study together."

"I have studied since childhood; though my knowledge may not match that of the teachers, I can still do other things."

Her tone was somewhat urgent, her speech unconsciously sped up, and the smile on her face could barely hold.

"What happened?" Seeing her state, Jiang Yunchu knew something major must have occurred; otherwise she wouldn't have stepped into the Regent Prince's Manor.

Just like the original Xiao Kangshi.

"I..." Jiang Yun Hui lowered her head.

Jiang Yunchu slowly sipped tea; regarding Jiang Yun Hui, the original owner felt very complicated.

Everything Jiang Yun Hui possessed was what Jiang Yunchu had hoped for.

In the General's Manor, she was like a servant, with no precious ornaments or fine clothes; even when going to banquets, Xiao Kangshi merely brought Jiang Yun Hui along.

Therefore, her heart was filled with envy; over a long time, the original owner must have been jealous.

However, through her maternal grandfather, she gained some understanding of Xiao Kangshi, though she didn't know the full story, she could still glimpse a bit.

Xiao Kangshi entered the Jiang Manor largely to protect her.

"I think you should explain clearly so I can know how to help you." Jiang Yunchu set down her teacup and said lightly.

Just moments ago, unsure whether to speak, Jiang Yun Hui suddenly lifted her head, "You don't resent me?"

She smiled, "Resent you? Why?"

"Resenting that my mother married into the Jiang Manor, resenting that I took everything that was yours; when you had a fever before, in your sleep, that's what you said."

This is also why she later distanced herself from her sister, no longer approaching her.

She didn't know that although her mother cared for her sister, why she didn't tell her sister; although her sister's food and clothing were not good, her mother still added silver to her sister's dowry each year.

But...

Her sister didn't know, and she couldn't say either.

"I thought, as a mother, regarding past events, I only need to wait for an answer; what is there to resent you for?"

The original owner must have resented it, but she is no longer the original owner.

"The Third Prince has announced he will come to the Jiang Manor to propose." Jiang Yun Hui thought for a moment, then said with her head lowered.

"You don't want to marry?" Jiang Yunchu asked bluntly.

Jiang Yun Hui raised her head, looking at her sister; this was the first time they had been this close, and also the first time she felt having a sister was a good thing.

"No!"

Those two words rang out firmly, even in her eyes showing resolve.

Jiang Yunchu lifted her head and happened to see her gaze.

"What is the Jiang Manor's stance?"

"Father is at the frontier, returning only once a year."

"Mother hasn't made a decision yet; I don't want my fate controlled by others, I can't rely on Mother's opinion." Jiang Yun Hui's words were spoken firmly; otherwise she couldn't have mustered the courage to come to the Regent Prince's Manor.

"Do you have someone you like?" Jiang Yunchu saw her resistance clearly.

Jiang Yun Hui smiled, then shook her head.

"No."

"I just don't want to get involved in the Da Ning turmoil, nor be swayed by the court's ups and downs; what I want is simple: three meals a day, a room, and growing old together with one person."

"Isn't that ridiculous?"

"But this is what I hope for; I don't want to be like my mother, constantly worried and frightened, nor live amidst wind and rain."

Jiang Yunchu raised her eyebrows, well, one, hmm...

It seems the requirements aren't many, but a life of plain tea and simple meals—can she, an Eldest Miss, really endure it?

"I need a manager and a nursery teacher here; which do you think you can handle?" Jiang Yunchu asked lightly.

Whether in knowledge, demeanor, or experience, Jiang Yun Hui cannot compare to those teachers.

As for teaching, she actually didn't want Jiang Yun Hui to interfere.

"Manager? Nursery teacher?" She understood each word, but together they made no sense to her.

Jiang Yunchu gave a light cough and said she was used to it.

"The meaning of manager is to oversee, coordinate the academy's administration, students' backgrounds, records, grades, and arrange activities."

"As for the nursery teacher, I plan to set up a class for young children; Yue Yue is too young to study with those older ones, which would be inconvenient."

She explained it carefully in detail; as for how to choose, that's up to her.

"Go back and think it over carefully, and also tell Madam that the Third Prince is not a good man."

The help I can offer her ends here.

Anything more depends on her own determination.

"Thank you, sister." Jiang Yun Hui bowed.

Upon first observing Jiang Yunchu, I noticed she had changed greatly since marrying; her speech, conduct, and character had all undergone many changes.

Before, when she came, she felt much resentment, fearing that Jiang Yunchu, once powerful, would insult her, and also afraid of being stepped on by her.

I never expected that coming today would lead to this result.