After I became a passerby, I saved the villain's family

Cheng Yize sat at the back of the crowd, staring at Jiang Cijin's back in front of him, his eyes full of disbelief.

He paid a huge sum of money to have his poem written by someone from the Jiying Poetry Society. It is one-of-a-kind, and he did it just for the sake of making a splash at today’s chrysanthemum viewing banquet!

How could someone write the same poem as him?

Could it be that the people from the Jiying Poetry Society deceived him? !

A friend nearby saw Cheng Yize's face turn pale and asked, "Brother Cheng, are you feeling unwell?"

Cheng Yizhe came back to his senses, a little distraught, and shook his head, "I'm fine."

The friend said, "That's good. I remember that Brother Cheng is also quite talented in writing poems. As Mr. Jishan's last disciple, why don't you give it a try today?"

Cheng Yizhe smiled bitterly and said, "Young Master Jiang is very talented in writing. We are naturally incomparable to him, so I won't embarrass myself."

Cheng Yize felt bitter inside, but it was not because he was modest. Although he was Mr. Jishan's last disciple, this position was actually bought by his father. His own literary talent was not up to par in such an occasion, otherwise he would not have spent a huge amount of money to buy poems.

Now that this has happened, he has no way of composing a new song...

Everyone was still discussing Jiang Ci Jin's poems.

A servant came hurriedly and whispered something to Xiao Yuheng, who then looked slightly changed.

"Aunt, I remember that I have something important to attend to, so I have to leave early. I hope you will forgive me. I will come to visit you another day."

Xiao Yuheng suddenly stood up and said goodbye.

Princess Ningyang did not keep him and waved her hand to indicate that he had something to do.

Xiao Yuheng did not linger any longer and decisively stood up and left the princess's mansion.

Jiang Ruoli looked at the Third Prince's hurriedly leaving back and felt puzzled. In the original book, the Third Prince stayed until the end of the banquet.

But it’s better this way. The illegitimate child didn’t get to the fore and the male protagonist left early. It seems they won’t meet this time.

Jiang Ruoli was certain that the illegitimate son would never show up again because she knew that the poem was bought by the other party, and with his talent, even if he wrote another poem, it would not be more amazing than this one.

Very good, Jiang Ruoli nodded, she was very satisfied.

As he thought about it, he picked up a cup of chrysanthemum wine from the table and took a sip.

"Young Master Jiang is a very talented writer, so I'm sure his sister is also quite good. Why don't we ask Miss Jiang to write a poem for us?"

A clear female voice sounded.

Jiang Ruoli choked and almost spat out the chrysanthemum wine that she had not yet swallowed.

[What are you doing? I am illiterate, so don’t get involved with me if you are well-educated!]

Big sister, I didn't offend you, did I?!

Jiang Ruoli looked at the person who was speaking, and at a glance, she recognized the identity of the woman in front of her - the legitimate daughter of the Marquis's Mansion, Shen Miaoqing.

The reason why it was so impressive was that when the original body was five years old, it was not an accident that he fell into the water, but he was pushed into the lake by her. Now when she saw Shen Miaoqing, Jiang Ruoli could still feel a faint fear deep in her mind.

Shen Miaoqing is notoriously jealous and can't stand others being even slightly better than her.

Back then, it was because her father praised the original body at the banquet that she became jealous and pushed the original body into the lake.

Jiang Ruoli narrowed her eyes and said, "I didn't look for you, but you came to me on your own."

Jiang Ruoli stood up, bowed to the main seat, and said, "Your Highness, Princess and Crown Prince, I just heard that the poem written by my third brother is indeed a masterpiece. Your Highness also praised it highly. I think I can't compare to him."

"Miss Shen seems to be dissatisfied with this poem. I think there are better works. I hope Miss Shen will give us some advice and show it to everyone for us to appreciate."

The implication is that the prince and the princess both approved of the poem, so what can you criticize? Can you do better?

Hearing the familiar voice, a faint light flashed in Xiao Yujing's eyes and he looked at Jiang Ruoli.

It turned out to be her.

"You!" Shen Miaoqing was so angry that she couldn't speak for a long time.

She just couldn't stand Jiang Ruoli. How could a youngest daughter like her wear such a beautiful pearl headdress?

Madam Jiang also recognized Shen Miaoqing. When Li'er fell into the water nine years ago, this eldest daughter of the Shen family was a strong suspect.

However, due to the lack of sufficient evidence and the fact that they were all children, the Jiang family had to suffer this loss in silence and cut off contact with the Shen family in the past few years.

Unexpectedly, when Li'er finally wanted to go out and socialize, she met Shen Miaoqing for the first time.

The other party actually dared to provoke us. Did they really think that the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion was a pushover?

Mrs. Jiang's eyes were sharp and she began to think.

Princess Ningyang said, "Well, let's end the poetry competition today. I think Young Master Jiang's poem is the best. Does the Crown Prince have any objection?"

"It's up to you, aunt." Xiao Yujing didn't care much.

"Okay, I declare that Jiang Cijin has won first place in today's poetry competition. Come, bring the reward."

Jiang Ci Jin stood up and saluted.

He was really not interested in these poems and paintings, so he was about to refuse.

[Great! This painting of "A Thousand Mountains and Flying Birds" was later taken by the Third Prince and used to bribe an important official in the court! ]

[Now that this painting is in our hands, the Third Prince has lost an important bargaining chip.]

Hearing this, Jiang Cijin changed the subject and said, "Thank you, Princess, for the reward."

Princess Ningyang ordered her servants to deliver the reward and said, "It's getting late. Please move to the dining hall and have your meal."

After saying that, he turned to look at Xiao Yujing, "Prince, could you please stay for a meal?"

Xiao Yujing refused, "No, aunt, I still have some matters to deal with in the palace, so I won't stay here."

Princess Ningyang nodded, and Xiao Yujing stood up and strode out.

Everyone stood up and knelt down, "Farewell, His Royal Highness."

When passing by the Jiang family, Xiao Yujing paused slightly, looked at Jiang Ruoli's furry head, and a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

The youngest daughter of the Jiang family...

interesting.

Jiang Ruoli felt a scrutinizing gaze passing over her head, and cold sweat broke out in her heart.

The prince's majesty was indeed well-deserved. Even an unintentional glance at her made her feel a chill down her spine.

I can’t afford to offend you…

After the Crown Prince left, the young men present followed their husband to the front hall, while the female members followed the eldest princess to the backyard and sat down.

"Everyone don't have to be restrained. Today's chrysanthemum banquet is a new dish that the prince consort specially ordered from Baixiang Tower. Everyone can try it." Princess Ningyang introduced.

When they heard that it was Bai Xiang Lou's new product, all the female relatives sighed. That's Bai Xiang Lou. It's difficult to buy their dishes even if you have money, let alone new products.

"I really envy you, Princess. Your Majesty has been so fond of you for so many years. Which woman in Kyoto would not envy the relationship between you and your wife?" a lady exclaimed.

"Yes, not to mention the dishes in Baixianglou, if the princess likes anything, the prince consort will make it for her the next day. What a perfect couple they are." Another lady also joked.

Everyone agreed and praised the princess and her husband for their deep love and relationship, which is rare.

Princess Ningyang felt very happy when she heard the compliments from the other female relatives.

The prince consort and she had been married since their youth, and he had always loved her very much, taking care of her feelings in every way, and even protecting her without caring about her mother-in-law's expression.

She loved the food at Baixianglou, so he would go there every three days, rain or shine, just to satisfy her appetite.

But...Princess Ningyang quietly touched her belly, and a dim look flashed in her eyes.

"Let's eat first. It's not something rare. It's just for fun." Princess Ningyang said with a smile.

[It is indeed not easy to buy new products from Baixianglou. It is not just about having money, because the shopkeeper is the father of the concubine of the prince consort! ]

[He took the opportunity to buy food for the princess to secretly meet with his mistress! ]

[But hasn't the princess ever thought about how the meager salary of the consort could support the expenses of the whole Duwei Mansion, let alone buy such expensive dishes?]

[Does the princess know that all this food is her dowry? ]