Chapter 123 - Jiang Ying Yue (19) (1/2)

The banquet that was hosted for the victors only lasted for no more than two hours. After that, the Emperor dismissed the guests. The Grand Marshal was asked to stay for a discussion about one of the borders so he had the rest of his household members depart for home without him.

After getting the carriage holding the young misses of the Jiangs, the second legitimate daughter Jiang Rou Li immediately headed back to her own courtyard. Her mother, the Second Madam was with her, patiently listening to her accounts of the most notable thing that happened to her in the dragon boat race event.

Her eyes were as bright as sparkling jewels as she exclaimed, ”Mother, I really can't believe it. His Highness Rui Wang chatted with me for almost an hour. I'm so happy. I can't stop replaying our conversation in my mind.”

The Second Madam, Lady Wang, had a slightly pale face since she still hadn't recovered completely from her recent miscarriage. However, with her lips curled into a beautiful smile, she appeared more energetic and vibrant.

Holding her sixteen years old daughter's hands, the woman said, ”Rou'er, mother has faith in you. Now that that woman has been kicked out of the residence, you have become the Marshal family's first legitimate miss. Rui Wang should no longer have any problem taking you in as his princess consort. However, everything will still depend on your effort. You must win his heart and willingly have him marry you.”

Jiang Rou Li nodded with a huge grin on her pretty, immature face. ”Don't worry, mother. I know what to do. In the first place, Rui Wang doesn't care about Jiang Ying Yue. I am the one close to His Highness. He also wanted to be his wife. Even earlier, apart from that Sheng Lingxin, I am the only girl His Highness had spoken to. Mother, believe me, one of these days, I will be His Highness new fiancée”

The confidence in the girl's face was so brilliant. Despite the prince not promising anything to this young lady, she seemed to be very certain that Rui Wang would choose her as his principal wife.

Looking at her beautiful and talented daughter, the second madam felt proudness rising in her heart. This lady who had maintained her youth despite her age made an expression as if she believed her daughter and think that she was capable of making what she said a reality.

However, when she remembered the names mentioned, a frown appeared on her face. She fell into deep contemplation.

The two of them were inside the outer all, sitting opposite each other at a low mahogany table. There was a beautiful cloud and immortal patterned white ceramic vase in front of them. Several snacks giving off an appetizing smell were also laid down on the table by the maids before they took their seats earlier.

Lady Wang squeezed her daughter's hand that was on her grasp. ”Rou'er, you mentioning those two names made me recall something.” The madam sported a look of seriousness in her face. ”We will not have any issue with the prime minister's first young miss since she's already betrothed to Hai Wang. She appears to be a woman who values her reputation and is also very capable. She's somebody you should befriend and be close to once you two become Wang Feis. However, there seems to be a problem with Jiang Ying Yue's side.”

Jiang Rou Li pouted, ”Mother, I think I know what you want to say. But isn't she nothing more than a disowned daughter now? She has no status, no engagement, no backing... Even if she's still alive, she's nothing compared to me.”