In front of their eyes were the endless grassland and dense forest. Compared with the small square view of the sky from the house, even the wind here felt full of freedom.

The hunting lasted for several days, and many officials brought their family members with them. In order to sleep overnight on the mountain, multiple tents have been set up on the grass.

Among them, the most gorgeous ones were the golden tents of the prince and the emperor.

And Jiang Luo’s next target was inside.

The three tents of the Jiang family were built side by side, one for Jiang Changbai, one for Jiang Luo, and the last one for Jiang Changning and Jiang Changyuan.

The tents were very large, more than enough to fit four to five people. Originally, Jiang Changbai wanted his younger sisters to live together in one tent and take care of each other. But seeing the wound on Jiang Changning’s face that just healed not long ago, he dismissed the idea.

There was a clear flowing river a few hundred meters away from the place where the tents were set up, very clear and sparkling.

It was close to noon, and many servants of the aristocratic family had already started to light the fire.

The wind carries the aroma of rice.

A bonfire was also set up in front of Jiang’s tent, and iron pots were set up.

Going out was certainly no better than being in the mansion, no matter how convenient it is.

It was enough to boil a pot of fresh fish soup and bake a few cakes.

Hong Xing’s hands and feet were nimble, directing the women and maids to work in a hurry.

Jiang Changning was rarely interested in the work and wanted to roll up her sleeves to help, but was instantly rejected by Hong Xing: “My lady, I can’t allow that.”

Afraid of spoiling Jiang Changning’s motivation, she took a small basket of green fruits and stuffed it into Jiang Changning’s hand: “Lady, if you are free, why don’t you help the slaves wash the jujubes?”

The jujubes are all the size of an egg, sweet, crunchy and juicy.

Jiang Changning picked up the basket and walked towards the river. When passing by Jiang Changyuan, she asked her: “Do you want to go together?”

Jiang Changyuan’s eyes lit up, and she quickly followed.

Jiang Luo snorted coldly and entered her tent.

Jiang Changning didn’t take it to her heart and brought Jiang Changyuan to the river.

Accompanied by two young maidservants, they cleaned melons, fruits and wild vegetables, and splashed around the water. The clear river water turned into big beads and rolled down from the gaps between their fingers. They smiled and were very happy.

Jiang Changning took two steps down and found an area with fewer people.

The water was rippling and crystal clear. Shrimp and crabs can be seen in the sand, and occasionally a palm-sized fish swims slowly through the aquatic plants.

Jiang Changyuan’s eyes widened involuntarily at the rare scene.

“Hey, look, isn’t this Jiang Changning, the daughter of the Jiang family?” A crisp voice came from behind.

Jiang Changning put the cleaned green jujubes into the basket and looked back where three or four girls in bright clothes came over together.

The woman walking in the middle was very conspicuous like the stars and the moon.

She was wearing a pink and beige satin round-neck blouse embroidered with peonies and roses and a pleated skirt underneath. Her hair was braided from her ears and tied into a high ponytail with a red headband inlaid with pearls, and the phoenix tail hairpin inlaid with emerald and gold beads in the hair shines brightly.

Unlike Jiang Changning’s bright facial features, her appearance was quite proud. Although not as beautiful as Jiang Changning, she was still a gorgeous little beauty.

Jiang Changning recognized her, Shen Yao, the second daughter of the big house of the General of the Army.

Jiang Changning remembered that the two of them did not cross paths with each other in their previous life.

Especially not long after Gu Xiujing went to Jiang’s residence to dissolve her engagement. After the meeting, Shen Yao sneered and sarcastically uttered vicious words in public, which made her feel ashamed and ridiculed.

I never thought that we would meet again so soon in this life.

“Miss Shen, what’s the matter?”

“Nothing, it’s just that I recently watched a play that was so exciting, and I want to talk to Miss Jiang.” Shen Yao took two steps forward, and the accessories on her body jingled: “The majestic Hou Mansion’s proud first daughter was actually from a peasant household and had been living in the mansion for more than ten years. How does Miss Jiang feel about such a drama where doves take over magpies’ nests and fish eyes are exchanged for pearls?”

The girls next to Shen Yao covered their mouths with their sleeves and laughed.

“Miss Shen, cautions with your words.” Jiang Changyuan frowned tightly and quietly hid Jiang Changning behind her.

So what if Jiang Changning wasn’t born by the Madam, nobody knows how much Jiang Changning took care of her and her mother. In Jiang Changyuan’s heart, she will always be her elder sister.

“Who are you, think you are worthy to talk to me?” Shen Yao’s face darkened, Jiang Changyuan, who was a child from a concubine, was no different from a maidservant in her eyes.

Jiang Changyuan blushed at the blatant humiliation in Shen Yao’s words, but even so, she firmly protected Jiang Changning without giving in.

“I heard that the Major General of the Shen family has a very close relationship with Miss Chunying. Miss Chunying has the best voice in Beijing. Since Miss Shen likes to go to the theater, why don’t you let the Major General invite her to your residence? Don’t just talk about singing or acting, even if Miss Shen wants to learn art, it won’t be a problem.” Jiang Changning squeezed Jiang Changyuan’s palm reassuringly as she looked at Shen Yao and smiled slightly, without any trace of sullenness.

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