Part 1: A Dream Within A Dream / Rebirth of Ill Fated Concubine

Chapter 005 Clinging

Chen Zhao was just coming back from hanging out outside today, and happened to see a few people walking out of the yard. The girl in the middle looked pretty, and his eyes lit up. When he saw clearly, he found that it was Jiang Ruan.

Jiang Ruan usually didn't dress as decent as Chen Fang, so Chen Zhao rarely paid attention to her. A few days ago, he just had a sudden whim and wanted to try the taste of a lady from an official family. Who would have thought that this lady was still a hot-tempered person and actually jumped into the water without saying a word. 

Now he was full of anger when he thought about it. Who knew that he would be so bright when he saw her today? Maybe it was the New Year, and she dressed up a little, but her facial features were extremely delicate. 

The most important thing was that calm and cold temperament, as if she had changed into a different person.

Chen Zhao narrowed his eyes and looked at the girl in front of him carefully. Jiang Ruan was only twelve years old this year, and her figure was a little immature, but her expression was not childish, and even a little mature. 

Two completely different temperaments appeared in one person, which made the other person look very charming. Even though she was just a twelve-year-old girl, Chen Zhao couldn't help swallowing his saliva. After a few years, she would grow up.

Lian Qiao couldn't stand Chen Zhao's lecherous eyes on Jiang Ruan. She looked stern and said without thinking: "How dare you! Who allowed you to be so unruly and talk to the master like this!"

Although the words were quite powerful, they had no effect. Chen Zhao was not afraid. He had heard about the status of this poor lady in the capital. Judging from Zhang Lan's intention, Jiang Ruan might have to stay in this manor for the rest of her life. In this case, it would be great if she could play with him.

Although he thought so in his heart, Chen Zhao still bowed with a smile: "It's Zhao's fault. I just saw a few people coming from afar. I wondered who the fairy-like girl in the middle was. She looked unfamiliar. I walked closer and saw that it was the young lady. I couldn't help myself for a moment. Please forgive me, young lady."

As soon as these words came out, not only Lian Qiao, but also Zi Su changed their faces and said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? You can't slander the reputation of the young lady!"

Chen Zhao took two steps back in surprise: "Defaming the reputation of the young lady? Zhao has never thought about it this way. The young lady is a golden branch and jade leaf. How dare Zhao covet it? I just hope that the young lady will not drive Zhao away and let Zhao take a look at her from afar. Zhao will be satisfied." 

He usually harms many good girls. He is always smooth-talking. If a normal girl heard it, she would either cry on the spot or blush with shame. But today he was a little abnormal.

Jiang Ruan looked at him quietly, her clear eyes were like a cold winter pond, without a trace of temperature, her eyes were cold, but her lips were slightly curved, as if she was watching a clown performance. There was no shame or anger, no tears, just a cold expression, unmoved.

Chen Zhao was stunned, but saw Jiang Ruan said slowly: "I will naturally not drive you away."

Lian Qiao and Zi Su were both stunned. Such a hooligan could not be driven away. What did Jiang Ruan mean by this?

Chen Zhao was also a little confused, but then he became secretly happy again, and looked at the two maids proudly, thinking that this young lady was still sensible, but now it seems that the young lady of a rich family has lost her courtesy and integrity after staying in a country village for a long time. She understands these at a young age.

"The day before yesterday, you accidentally pushed me into the pool. I caught a cold and was bedridden. Nanny Lan asked a doctor for me and apologized in person to ask me to forgive you. I have forgiven you, so I will not drive you away." Jiang Ruan's voice was soft and gentle, with a refreshing coolness, but Chen Zhao's heart sank when he heard it.

After Jiang Ruan fell into the pool, in order to cover up, he only said that he accidentally caused Jiang Ruan to fall. Jiang Ruan's words reminded Chen Zhao that he should have met her less recently to avoid suspicion. But Jiang Ruan said it now, was it intentional or unintentional? Thinking of this, Chen Zhao looked at Jiang Ruan seriously again, and saw the girl standing there. 

The old and dull clothes on her body not only did not make her haggard, but made her skin look like snow, her eyes like paint, and her eyebrows like ink. And the look flowing between her eyebrows actually had a murderous meaning.

Chen Zhao was shocked, but then his eyes became obsessed again. Since he found that the young lady of the Jiang family was interesting, he would not let her go. There was a long time to come, so he was not in a hurry. Thinking of this, he smiled and bowed to Jiang Ruan again: "It's all Zhao's fault. The young lady is so thin. The young lady is going out today. Zhao is inconvenient to disturb her. I will apologize to her another day."

"Who asked you to apologize?" Lian Qiao glared at him, and Chen Zhao left with a smile.

After Chen Zhao left, Lian Qiao and Zi Su breathed a sigh of relief. Zi Su frowned and said, "Why did the girl say that just now? He is a trouble. How can he..."

"Yes, yes," Lian Qiao followed, "I really want to dig out his two eyeballs! Disgusting!"

"I will dig them out." Jiang Ruan said lightly: "He wants to watch me silently from a distance, so let him watch enough."

Zi Su and Lian Qiao looked at each other, and felt that the tone of their young lady's words was a little cold. After a pause, Zi Su said, "Never mind, let's go out for a walk. There's nothing going on in the farm these days, and East Street should be very lively."

East Street? Jiang Ruan thought about it and shook her head: "No, go to West Street."

"West Street?" Zi Su hesitated: "Why do you want to go to West Street, girl? West Street is mostly beggars and civilians, and it's even more chaotic during the New Year. Girl, don't go there. There are many cosmetics shops and restaurants on East Street, and there are also some novelties. Why not go to East Street?"

Jiang Ruan shook her head: "Go to West Street." Although the voice was light, it was indeed unquestionable, and it was obvious that she had made up her mind.

Zi Su was stunned and suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

"Oh, just listen to the young lady and go to West Street." Lian Qiao patted Zi Su's shoulder: "With us here, what are you afraid of? Besides, it's broad daylight, so why are there so many rules? If there is really a problem, there are servants to protect you, so you can rest assured."

Zi Su had no choice but to nod, but she was more and more confused. The rich and poor in East and West Streets are extremely divided. West Street is where the poor live and travel, so it is naturally not as lively and prosperous as East Street. 

Their young lady usually has no intention of coming to West Street. Why did she have a whim today? Zi Su felt that she could not understand her young lady's mind more and more, as if the young lady had grown nine more eyes overnight. When she was looked at by those dark eyes, she felt a little cold.

Lian Qiao was very happy. Jiang Ruan was obviously enlightened. Compared with being submissive, it was much better to have a master like this now. At least those people dare not bully her openly.

Jiang Ruan didn't pay attention to the two maids' thoughts, she just walked forward quietly, but if you look carefully, you can still see her trembling fingertips.

Some things should have changed from the beginning.

(End of this chapter)

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