Part 1 - The Double / Marriage of the Di Daughter

☆ Chapter 045 Entering School

Jiang Li didn't care about the fact that her admission to Mingyi Hall would arouse the thoughts of the various branches of the Jiang family. She was teaching Bai Xue to write.

Bai Xue could recognize words, but not many. In order to find out the whereabouts of Haitang in Zaohua Village, Bai Xue also had to write a letter home. Jiang Li watched her write while teaching her some words she didn't know. 

Tong'er also listened with relish, and said from time to time: "The young lady is really amazing. I went to the nunnery in Qingcheng Mountain with the young lady, and the young lady knew so many words by herself, while I could only write my own name. The difference is really big."

"Isn't it," Bai Xue muttered, "If it weren't for the young lady of the Prime Minister's family, she would know how to read when she was born."

While the three were talking and laughing, Jiang Jingrui came again. He also got the news that Jiang Li was going to enrol in Mingyi Hall. As soon as he entered the door, he said: "Congratulations, you really convinced Great Uncle. Jiang Li, you really impressed me this time."

Jiang Li let Bai Xue write by herself, walked towards Jiang Jingrui, and said: "What are you doing here again?"

Jiang Jingrui's throat choked: "Why do you always look like you don't welcome me. I came here to remind you, don't think Mingyi Hall is a good place. Noble children all have tempers. You are a new face. You'd better behave yourself. If someone bullies you, don't fight for your face, bring up your father's name. Don't be afraid of embarrassment. If you encounter something really excessive, you can run away." He took out a small curved knife from his sleeve with trembling hands: "Here, this is for you, take it for self-defence."

Jiang Li stared at the sharp blade in Jiang Jingrui's hand, and after a moment of silence, she said: "Are the people in Mingyi Hall a flood of beasts?"

"It's almost the same." Jiang Jingrui said: "Just like the people in the Imperial College, I stepped on a classmate's katydid to death last time, and almost broke my hand. I guess yours is similar, just take it." He stuffed the knife into Jiang Li's hand.

Jiang Li was really speechless, as if she saw Xue Zhao mysteriously calling her to the backyard before she got married and gave her a phoenix-headed flower spear. The flower spear was not brought to Yanjing City by Xue Fang Fei in the end, and she had never heard of anyone giving this thing to a bride. Of course, Xue Zhao was almost beaten by Xue Huaiyuan, and he had to persuade him to put the flower spear back.

However, the curved knife is easier to hide in the sleeve than the phoenix-head flower spear, so Jiang Li reluctantly accepted it and said, "Okay, thank you."

"Your thank you is really not sincere at all." Jiang Jingrui said again: "If it doesn't work, you can also go to the Imperial College across the street to find me, and I will help you settle it."

Jiang Li nodded, and Jiang Jingrui winked at him: "I'll call Zhou Yanbang out too."

Jiang Li looked at him, Jiang Jingrui grinned, waiting for Jiang Li's praise. But Jiang Li said calmly: "Bai Xue, see him off."

Jiang Jingrui was "sent" out by the strong and powerful Bai Xue.

The day before school was spent in such a chaotic fight. At night, Ji Shuran even had someone send Jiang Li new clothes, saying that she had to be neat for school.

Tong'er asked Jiang Li: "Are you scared, girl?"

A completely unfamiliar new environment, it is very likely that she will face classmates who are hostile to her, it seems that nothing good will happen in the past.

Jiang Li smiled: "No."

Not afraid, and very happy.
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The next day, Jiang Li got up early.

Mingyue and Qingfeng were a little surprised to see Jiang Li get up so early. Tong'er explained to them: "The girl will be enrolled in Mingyi Hall from today. She must not be late for school every day. Today is the first day, so she can't be careless." The tone was very proud.

Mingyue and Qingfeng didn't understand these things. Seeing that Tong'er was proud of what she said, they also followed her and said respectfully: "I heard that it is not easy to enter Mingyi Hall. Miss, you can go to school with the third lady in the future."

When she heard Jiang Youyao, Tong'er immediately snorted and muttered: "Who wants to go with them."

On the first day of school, Jiang Youyao and Jiang Yu'e left early. Generally speaking, sisters in the mansion always need introductions to go to school. Besides, Jiang Li is not familiar with the noble ladies in the capital. If no one cares about her, she will be lonely with no sisters around.

But Jiang Youyao and the others left without saying words. Jiang Yuanbai was busy with court affairs and didn't care about this. Tong'er wanted to complain but had no place to complain. She was sulking for Jiang Li, but she was helpless.

On the contrary, Jiang Li turned around to comfort Tong'er: "They don't want to go with me, and I think it's troublesome to go with them. It's so much better this way, and we can save trouble for each other."

Just thinking about it, the door behind her opened, and Jiang Li and Bai Xue came out together.

Tong'er was stunned, and suddenly said: "The girl is so beautiful!"

Not only Tong'er, Mingyue and Qingfeng were also stunned.

They all knew that among the four girls of the Jiang family, Jiang Youyao was the most exquisite and outstanding, especially as beautiful as a flower. Jiang Yu'e was also good, and her graceful demeanour was like a beautiful girl from a small family. Jiang Yuyan's appearance was ordinary and not worth mentioning. As for Jiang Li, she looked decent, but a little dull.

But since returning to the Jiang Mansion after staying in the nunnery for eight years, her former dull eyebrows and eyes have grown, and a different kind of spirituality has been born in them. Unlike the noble ladies in the capital, it is a growing, indescribable thing. It seems to have brought some heroism and some charm.

Beauty lies in the bones, not in the skin. Jiang Li's beauty is more like the beauty of character, posture, and elegance.

She did not wear the large box of brightly coloured clothes that Ji Shuran sent yesterday. She only wore a moon-white chest-length skirt, tied with a light yellow silk ribbon on her chest, and tied her long hair into a bun on the back of her head. A red bean was dotted on the wooden hairpin. But her skin was as white as jade, her eyes were bright and her teeth were white. She was dressed very simply, but she was extremely elegant and beautiful.

She was also gentle, walking forward step by step. Mingyue and Qingfeng couldn't help but stare at her, and Tong'er couldn't turn her eyes away. Jiang Li had clearly stayed with her on Qingcheng Mountain for eight years, but Tong'er didn't know since when Jiang Li's walking posture and the arc of her smile became so strange. It was still the same face, but it seemed like a different person.

Old Madam Jiang, who was walking towards this side, was also startled. The maids Fei Cui and Zhenzhu beside her supported her at the right time and did not move forward.

Jiang Li's face was not stunningly beautiful, but she walked over with a faint smile, as if she was a beauty walking down from the sky.

As if she was born to be such a great beauty that everyone would pay attention to.

Bai Xue followed Jiang Li and said, "Miss, the concierge has also agreed that we should go to the carriage now."

Jiang Li nodded and smiled, "Let's go."

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