Duke Jing's younger sister

Chapter 224 Not Perfect Enough

Yang has been in a state of panic these past few days. She has lost her appetite and it is a miracle that her complexion is in good shape.

"Nothing serious. I just caught a cold yesterday and have a headache."

She perfunctorily said a few words to Jiang Li, and then asked, "Why are you free to come here today?"

Jiang Li: "My daughter heard that my second sister's wedding was brought forward, so I wanted to go back home to ask mother, is this true?"

Speaking of Shen Zhiyan's marriage, Yang's headache became even worse.

She raised her hand and rubbed her temples, and said weakly, "It is true. You go find Yan'er. I am very tired and want to rest for a while."

Seeing that Yang was unwilling to give a direct answer, Jiang Li frowned in confusion, then bowed and left with Luo Zhi.

Looking at Jiang Li's back, Yang sighed secretly.

She originally wanted to warn Jiang Li that since she had entered the palace, she should do her duty and not do anything out of line again.

But then she thought again, Shen Beiqi has been living in the Third Prince's residence since he came back from the northern border, and she sent people to invite him back again and again but to no avail.

He is the one who does not abide by his duties and he is also the one who acts out of line.

How can Jiang Li be persuaded just by admonishing her?

Anyway, the Shen family has become a complete joke now, and there is no face left to lose.

Just give up and let them be.

After Jiang Li came out of Qiwu Pavilion, she came to Shen Zhiyan's courtyard. Unfortunately, Xiao Wenyuan was also there.

The two were sitting at the stone table in the yard basking in the sun. Xiao Wenyuan said something that made Shen Zhiyan smile with her eyes curved.

"Seeing how happy you are, I feel bad to bother you."

Jiang Li smiled and joked while kneeling towards Xiao Wenyuan.

Shen Zhiyan then realized that Jiang Li had been standing in the courtyard. She pretended to be angry and scolded Baozhu, "Why didn't you say anything when the third sister came?"

Baozhu smiled and said, "This is not my fault. It was the Third Miss who waved her hand and stopped me from reporting it."

Shen Zhiyan smiled and asked Jiang Li to sit down. She pushed the plate of white jade cake towards her and asked, "Why did you suddenly think of coming to see me?"

"Sister, did you hear that your sister's wedding will be brought forward?"

Jiang Li looked at Xiao Wenyuan with interest and said with a smile,

"Your wedding was originally scheduled for the twelfth lunar month. If you count carefully, there are only three months left. Are you being too eager to move it forward now?"

Xiao Wenyuan rested his hands on his knees and rubbed them twice uncomfortably after hearing the words.

"Third sister, you may not know that the auspicious date chosen by the Imperial Astronomical Observatory in the palace was indeed the most suitable for marriage in the twelfth month at first, but now the stars have changed, and the Imperial Astronomical Observatory said that this day in October is the best choice, so we decided to change it."

"We naturally don't understand those obscure celestial phenomena, so we should just follow the arrangements of our elders." Shen Zhiyan echoed.

She knew in her heart that even though her wedding to Xiao Wenyuan was approaching, being pregnant before marriage would still be a scandal.

So, she decided to hide the truth from Jiang Li for the time being and tell her the truth after the wedding.

Jiang Li didn't quite believe this statement.

Some people even set their wedding date two or three years in advance. Wouldn't there be unusual changes in the stars during this period?

But they all said so, probably because they didn't want her to know the truth, so there was no need for her to ask.

But there are only ten days left, and Shen Beiqi is afraid that he will not be able to attend her wedding banquet.

The Shen family has few descendants, with only Shen Beiqi and Shen Zhiyan as their son and daughter.

Now that my younger sister is getting married, and I am not here anymore, it doesn’t seem perfect no matter how I look at it.

"Have you notified your brother?" Jiang Li asked.

Shen Zhiyan shook her head. "I don't know how mother arranged it, but I heard from mother that we can't let him rely on his great military achievements to return to the capital several times without being recalled."

Jiang Li nodded and agreed.

It’s just a pity. I always feel that on such a happy day, the whole family should get together happily.

Xiao Wenyuan glanced at Jiang Li meaningfully.

After thinking for a while, he said, "My marriage to Zhiyan is a major event in my life. If the Duke is not present, it will always make people feel that something is missing. I wonder if Third Sister can send a letter to the Duke, so that he can know even if he can't come back?"

"It's not difficult to send a letter," Jiang Li said, "but since mother doesn't want to, then forget it. Anyway, it will be the same when brother returns victorious and drinks the tea offered by Master Xiao."

Xiao Wenyuan smiled, lowered his head to sip his tea, and said no more.

Jiang Li stayed for a while and then stood up to say goodbye.

Shen Zhiyan asked her to stay for dinner, but Jiang Li didn't want to disturb their time together, so she lied that she had something else to do at home and took Luo Zhi away from the Shen Mansion.

As soon as I got off the car in front of the palace, I heard a timid call from behind.

"Mr. Jiang——"

If the voice had not been as deep as a bell, Jiang Li would have almost thought that the person speaking was a shy and introverted woman.

Since she injured her finger, she sent someone to inform Dean Geng that she could no longer teach piano.

Dean Geng was more than happy to do so.

In the official school, it didn't seem to have much impact whether Jiang Li went or not, and not many people cared.

There was only one person who felt a little depressed because she no longer went to teach piano.

This person is Rong Feihe.

He was standing under the stone lions in front of the palace gate at this moment. The knees of his robe were slightly bulging, and it seemed that he had been squatting here for a long time.

"Mr. Xiaorong, why are you here?" Jiang Li asked.

Rong Feihe pinched the hem of his robe and said hesitantly, "Are you not going to teach piano at the official school in the future?"

Jiang Li smiled and replied: "My fingers are injured, I am afraid I can no longer teach you to play the piano."

"But……"

Rong Feihe's round face turned red, like a ripe apple, "You don't have to use your fingers to teach the piano. You can point us out from the side!"

Jiang Li was startled when she heard that and stared at him for a moment.

Rong Feihe thought he had said something wrong and quickly lowered his head again.

His identity was truly embarrassing. Although his mother was the sister of the late emperor, his father was a traitor who was hanged.

Growing up, he never dared to express his ideas loudly.

But he really likes playing the piano.

Only when playing the piano can he find inner peace, immerse himself in the world of piano sound, and forget all worldly troubles.

He loved that feeling and longed to become the kind of person with outstanding piano skills that Mr. Jiang described.

But Mr. Jiang injured his finger and no longer went to the official school to teach piano.

After she left, the piano courses in the academy were also cancelled, which really made him regretful.

"If you still want to learn the qin, I can continue to teach you." Jiang Li said, "But you need to study in the palace. Are you willing?"

Rong Feihe raised his head in astonishment, then his eyes lit up with joy, "Is it really possible?"

Although he and the three princes are cousins, the Rong family is special and there are no one who can be used in the family, so the eldest prince and the second prince usually ignore him.

Only the third prince, although not very close, would always exchange a few words of greeting when they met.

Therefore, he still had the courage to go to the Third Prince's mansion to learn the piano.

“The students are willing!”

He nodded excitedly, "Then can I go now?"

Jiang Li: “…”

She chuckled and said, "There's no need to be so anxious. I don't know if there's any zither in the palace. Why don't you come back tomorrow at 3 p.m. and I'll get the Jinghong zither and teach you."

Speaking of which, the Jinghong Qin is still in the Jiang Mansion and has not been taken away yet.

"it is good."

Rong Feihe smiled happily, "Then I will take my leave first. Goodbye, Mr. Jiang!"

Rong Feihe was in high spirits, completely different from the sad look on his face when he came. His slightly plump body moved briskly like a bird and soon disappeared at the end of the road.

Jiang Li smiled gently.

Young people always show their joy, anger, sorrow and happiness, which can be seen through at a glance.