The Double-Chapter 675 - 209: Gazing at Each Other

Three days later in the morning, when the children of the Yin Household were about to visit the Jiang Residence, Jiang Li got up, and Tonger was busy helping her to dress and make up.

Since both Madam Jiang the Elder and Lady Lu had instructed her, Jiang Li also needed to dress up carefully today. Fortunately, the new clothes that Lady Lu had sent over were not particularly bright in color. It seemed they knew that Jiang Li did not like to wear very conspicuous colors; all were light and understated, very suitable for Jiang Li. So after glancing at them, she did not find anything amiss. Tonger then selected hairpins and earrings that matched the color of the clothes for Jiang Li to wear, and looking at the reflection of the young girl in the mirror, she exclaimed, "Miss, now, you really do not bear any resemblance to who you were before."

Jiang Li looked at the girl in the mirror and found it odd that when she had just awakened in the body of Miss Jiang the Second, she had also seen the appearance of that child. She was sallow and emaciated, extremely frail, but still just a child. Now, just a year and a half later, the childishness had completely vanished, replaced by the sprightly charm and allure of a young lady.

She really should thank the heavens for giving her another chance at life, which seemed to hold endless possibilities for the future. Just like what Lady Lu and Madam Jiang the Elder had in mind, a girl like her ought to live her future days gracefully and unperturbed, finding a good man to marry, and to live a life of harmony and prosperity.

But after all, she was not the true Miss Jiang the Second and did not wish to be forever trapped in the same daily routine.

Jiang Li stood up and walked to the courtyard outside. The flowers in the courtyard were blooming, and since Tonger had returned to Fangfei Garden, she had been diligently scattering seeds around the garden. It was not noticeable in the autumn and winter, but with the arrival of spring, the flowers were in a rush to bloom, nothing like the desolation of the Jiang Residence when Jiang Li had first arrived.

"Miss, how about that, I told you our days would get better and better," Tonger said with a smile.

Jiang Li smiled too: "Naturally."

She hoped things would continue to get better.

While they were talking, Ming Yue came over and said, "Miss, Sister Feicui from old madam’s side just came by. She said the Prince’s Heir and the princess of Pingyang county have already arrived at the entrance and asked you to hurry over."

"So early?" Tonger muttered.

It was customary for people of such high status visiting another’s home to arrive fashionably late to show their prestige. Of course, for the Prince of Xia County, the Jiang Family was not a household that could be treated lightly. If his son and daughter were to put on airs at the Jiang Family, Jiang Yuanbai might not be so accepting.

They had to meet anyway, and Jiang Li was not afraid; she said, "Let us go then."

They had just reached the door of Night Wind Hall and had not had a chance to go in when she saw attendants leading guests from the outside into the garden. By the looks of it, they were definitely the visitors. Therefore, Jiang Li did not continue inside but stopped at the entrance, looking towards the newcomers.

The newcomers were naturally a young man and woman, Yin Zhan’s son and daughter, the same sibling with outstanding appearances that Jiang Li had encountered on the street that day. The Crown Prince was dressed in white, exuding scholarly elegance. His handsome features and genial, jade-like demeanor caused the young maids of the Jiang Family to blush and sneak peeks at him. He was good-natured, always smiling, as if he were tolerant of everything.

The woman walking beside him was the County Princess Yin Zhiqing. Today, Zhiqing was dressed in a bright red gown with a gold-embroidered crane pattern and large smoke-silk sleeves. Her beauty was already stunning, and the vivid colors perfectly complemented her aura, making her appear irresistibly dazzling. Her large, enchanting eyes were also smiling, but compared to the Crown Prince’s smile, her smile shone brightly and warmly.

Looking at the woman in red, Jiang Li inexplicably thought of Jih Heng. For some reason, Jiang Li felt that the County Princess, dressed in such a red garment today, might have chosen it either because she naturally liked such eye-catching colors or... perhaps because of Jih Heng.

As the two approached Jiang Li, Zhiqing suddenly stopped in her tracks and looked at Jiang Li, furrowing her brows as though she found her familiar, then exclaimed "Ah!" as if she remembered who Jiang Li was, showing a startled expression.

Yin Zhili also stopped, his eyes revealing surprise.

Jiang Li smiled slightly and said, "I am Jiang Li, Second Miss of the Jiang Family Mansion. A few days ago on the street, the County Princess saved my friend, and we have met before."

Zhiqing, suddenly enlightened, said, "So you are that Miss Jiang the Second, Jiang Li!" She turned to look at Zhili.