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

Chapter 063 Planning

Ye Li's guards quickly dragged Zhou Da down. There were twists and turns on the boat, and tonight's Lantern Festival was almost ruined. No one was interested in continuing to release river lanterns. Jiang Susu had this incident, so Jiang Ruan had to take her back first. 

When the boat docked and Jiang Ruan said goodbye to everyone, Ye Li came over. He put the coat in his hand on Jiang Susu and said warmly: "It's cold and windy, don't catch a cold."

The lanterns made his handsome face look unusually warm. Jiang Susu looked up at him, lowered her head shyly, and whispered: "Thank you, Eighth Prince."

Jiang Ruan raised her lips. In the last life, Ye Li warmed her. In this life, Jiang Susu fell into the water. Did the object of concern become Jiang Susu?

Although Ye Li was talking to Jiang Susu, his eyes followed Jiang Ruan all the time. Seeing that Jiang Ruan didn't even look at him, her expression was clearly gentle, but he could clearly feel her indifference. This feeling made Ye Li inexplicably unhappy.

Jiang Ruan smiled slightly, and happened to see Xiao Shao coming from the opposite side, and suddenly said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for seeing the injustice and drawing your sword to help today."

Her voice was neither high nor low, just enough for the people around to hear clearly, and everyone remembered the words that Xiao Shao had just said to help Jiang Susu. 

Now that Jiang Susu was innocent, the green jade beads were deliberately said by Xiao Shao for Jiang Susu. Jiang Ruan's words, however, were somewhat ironic.

Xiao Shao looked at her sideways, his expression was still calm. He was tall and graceful, with a cold and noble temperament that quickly attracted the surrounding women. Even if they had any confusion about his behaviour just now, they could not care about it at this moment.

Jiang Ruan was depressed, so she simply turned around and ignored him. But she saw a young man in blue coming from the other side, standing beside her, and hesitantly said: "Miss Jiang, it's getting late today, I'll order a few guards to escort you back to the mansion, okay?"

This young man looked only fifteen or sixteen years old, and there was some tentativeness in his words, but his eyes were full of undisguised expectation. Jiang Ruan recognized that this was Mr. Gu from the general's mansion.

She smiled and said generously: "Thank you for your kindness, Sir. Jiang Ruan would be disrespectful to refuse it."

Her action made Ye Li and Xiao Shao on the side look stunned. Jiang Ruan's attitude towards Mr. Gu can be described as extremely gentle, but her attitude towards the two of them is really not friendly.

For some reason, Ye Li felt a little strange in his heart, as if something that originally belonged to him was taken away by someone. Xiao Shao's indifferent eyes only stared at Jiang Ruan, and his expression moved slightly.
Among the three, only Gu Yi was extremely happy. He did not expect the beauty to be so gentle and gentle. For a while, he just stood there and smiled foolishly.

After sending Jiang Susu into the carriage first, Gu Yi stood a few steps away from the carriage and looked at Jiang Ruan, who was blushing.

Jiang Ruan walked over and said softly: "Thank you for the guard of Mr. Gu. There is something Jiang Ruan wants to say to Mr. Gu. Actually... Jiang Ruan has something to ask for."

Gu Yi was stunned and said with concern: "Miss Jiang, what is the difficulty? As long as I can help, Gu Yi will do my best."

This Gu Yi is a man who cherishes women. Jiang Ruan nodded slightly: "I think Mr. Gu also knows a thing or two about Jiang Ruan's family affairs. In fact, this matter should not be told to others. But I see that Mr. Gu is sincere and I think he is a very kind person. Besides, only Mr. Gu can help with this matter, so Jiang Ruan is shameless to ask for a favour."

Gu Yi was flattered by her words, and he liked Jiang Ruan even more in his heart. Jiang Ruan whispered, "Brother Jiang Ruan left home to join the army six years ago and has not been heard from since. Jiang Ruan's biological mother died early, and her elder brother is his blood relative. Jiang Ruan has been asking for news about him over the years, but unfortunately nothing has been found."

Her voice was gentle and she was smiling, but somehow, her gentle voice made people hear a hint of sadness. Such strong forbearance makes people feel pity.

Gu Yi comforted him, "Don't be sad, Miss Jiang. Your brother is blessed by heaven and will be fine. But I don't know how I can help you with this matter."

"Jiang Ruan heard that the general has a good personal relationship with General Guan and General Chen," Jiang Ruan smiled, "And six years ago when my brother joined the army, General Guan and General Chen happened to be recruiting soldiers in Capital. Jiang Ruan thought that maybe my brother was in the Chen or Guan army. Since the general has a friendship with the two generals, maybe he can help Jiang Ruan find out about my brother."

Gu Yi patted his chest, "It's not difficult. I will talk to my father about this matter later. Miss Jiang, don't worry. Once there is news about your brother, I will let someone know."

Jiang Ruan bowed to him solemnly, "Mr. Gu has such a kindness, Jiang Ruan has no way to repay it, I can only remember it in my heart, and if there is a chance in the future, I will definitely repay it."

Gu Yi was startled and waved his hand to refuse: "It's just a small favour, Miss Jiang, why should you be polite? We are friends now?"

Jiang Ruan smiled: "Of course."

After saying goodbye to Gu Yi, Jiang Ruan got on the carriage. Jiang Susu, Jiang Li and Jiang Dan were all waiting in the carriage. When they saw Jiang Ruan coming up, Jiang Susu's eyes were full of anger, but Jiang Li smiled sarcastically: "Fox spirit!" 

Only Jiang Dan smiled timidly at her, vaguely cowardly. But after what happened tonight, Jiang Ruan had a deeper understanding of her. How could he believe that she was really as timid as she seemed? I'm afraid there is someone hidden deep in this mansion, but it's just that it hasn't been discovered on weekdays.

The few people in the carriage were silent and drove all the way back to the gate of Jiang's mansion. The servants guarding the door outside and Zhang, the housekeeper, were surprised to see several unfamiliar guards. Zi Su helped Jiang Ruan get off the carriage. 

Jiang Ruan smiled at the guards and said, "Thank you so much today. Please thank Mr. Gu for me." 

After that, Lian Qiao stepped forward with a smile and stuffed a purse with silver coins into one of their hands: "Take this silver and exchange it for wine." The guards looked at each other, and left after the greetings. 

Zhang, the housekeeper, had been in the mansion for many years. He could tell at a glance that these guards were probably ordered by their master to protect Jiang Ruan. 

Zhang, the housekeeper, looked at Jiang Ruan's calm and steady appearance, and he couldn't help but wonder in his heart, could it be that this young lady was favoured by a nobleman at the Lantern Festival tonight? 

Besides, Qingting hurriedly jumped off the carriage and helped the wet Jiang Susu down. The Butler said, "Go and call the doctor. The second lady has fainted." 

Zhang, the housekeeper, was also shocked at first glance and hurriedly asked someone to find a doctor. While asking someone to notify Xia Yan, he asked, "What happened to the second young lady?"

Jiang Ruan smiled in her heart. She fainted just after returning home. The method Jiang Susu thought of was convenient, but how could everything go as she wished? How could she be willing not to cause trouble for Jiang Susu? 

Jiang Ruan glanced at Ye Li's coat on Jiang Susu and said worriedly, "The second sister fell into the river and was tarnished by the bad guys. For now, we should wait for the second sister to wake up. The subsequent matters involve the government office. We will make a decision after my father comes back."

(End of this chapter)

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