The Hidden Beauty

Chapter 3 Sister and brother meet
Jiang Shiwan handed a piece of dessert to Jiang Shinian: "This is peach blossom pastry, with some peach blossom jam bought outside, you can try it."

Seeing Jiang Shinian lowering his head to taste the food, she said to herself, "Next time if you want to eat the authentic ones, you have to wait until next year when the peach blossoms are in full bloom, and then you can get the fresh petals for a better taste."

Jiang Shiwan wiped the corner of his mouth and said, "Eat slowly and don't talk while eating."

She stood up, took the bundle and handed it to him: "This is the clothes and shoes I made for you overnight. I was in a hurry, so there is only one set."

Then she took off the hairpin from her bun and said, "You can't go out without money. This is the only hairpin I have with me. You can take it with you in case of emergency."

Listening to his elder sister's words, Jiang Shinian had already burst into tears.

Although she didn't mention her current situation, as her younger brother, I knew it clearly.

She used her not-so-delicate hands to sew clothes and shoes, giving the only precious things she had to herself.

The elder sister who was strict with me was now giving me earnest advice like a mother.

Even though it is not easy, he still tries every possible way to save himself.

She is the apple of the Jiang family's eye, and her father treats her even better than his own son.

My father once said that if my sister were a man, she would be invincible if she led troops to fight, and if she were a military strategist, she would be the wise man behind the scenes.

Even though she is a girl, she will never stay in the backyard of the house.

But at this moment, she was trapped here like an eagle with its throat strangled.

"Xiao Nian, don't cry." Jiang Shiwan wiped away his tears, "No matter what, you must always remember that you are a member of the Jiang family."

Listening to the noise outside the door, she knew that Meng Tingzhou had arrived, and she silently winked at Jiang Shinian.

When the scarlet figure came in, she bowed and said, "Greetings, Governor."

He pulled at the corner of Jiang Shinian's clothes, and the young man also lowered his head.

Meng Tingzhou glanced at the two of them, then looked at the snacks and clothes on the table: "Did you make this?"

"My humble servant is so crude that I have made the governor laugh at me."

Meng Tingzhou gestured behind him, and Pei Qing and Yu Feng stepped forward to open the food boxes.

Jiang Shiwan knew that they were going to check, and tried to reach out but was stopped by Meng Tingzhou.

"The governor doesn't believe me?"

Meng Tingzhou said nothing.

Pei Qing and Yu Feng unpacked the snacks and carefully checked the clothes. After confirming that everything was correct, they nodded and said, "Miss Jiang, everything you take out of the house must be checked. This is the rule."

Meng Tingzhou then picked up the hairpin and said, "This is what your mother left for you. How can you let it go without permission?"

Jiang Shiwan didn't ask how he knew that this was his mother's legacy, and secretly struggled to free his hands from being clamped.

He turned to Jiang Shinian and said, "Xiao Nian, it's getting late, be careful on the road. Song Huaizhi, the commander of the Jiangning Army, is my father's student. I wonder if he will take care of you because of the friendship we had with the Jiang family. Don't ask for help unless it's absolutely necessary."

Jiang Shinian nodded, then knelt down and kowtowed to Jiang Shiwan.

Jiang Shiwan was afraid that he could no longer hold back his emotions, so he choked up and said, "Let's go, Xiaonian. See you another day."

After bidding farewell to Jiang Shiwan, Jiang Shinian followed Yu Feng out of the house, and someone else led him all the way south.

After a long silence, Jiang Shinian dared to take out the note he had been holding in his mouth when no one was around. When he saw the words on it, he couldn't help but look up to the sky and hold back the tears that were about to burst out.

When Meng Tingzhou saw that Jiang Shiwan had ignored him for a long time, he knew that she was angry because he sent someone to check those things.

He pulled her over to sit on his lap and said solemnly, "Don't blame me, Governor. Only those who can withstand the test are worthy of trust."

"Yes."

"Are you really unwilling to do this? Remember your identity." He hugged her slender waist from behind with his big hands and didn't say anything harsh to her.

Jiang Shiwan dodged slightly: "Commander-in-chief, I am not feeling well today."

Meng Tingzhou looked up and saw her slightly pale face, frowning slightly: "You were not feeling well, but you were busy in the kitchen for so long?" He picked her up and carried her to the bed, then leaned sideways and reached out to touch her lower abdomen.

Jiang Shiwan didn't expect him to do this, and was a little surprised: "Commander-in-chief..."

Meng Tingzhou was thinking about the hairpin, so he propped up his head with one hand and looked at her. Her profile was even more fascinating: "I didn't look closely before, but I just saw that the hairpin is special. What's its origin?"

This is not a secret, and Jiang Shiwan has no intention of hiding it.

"I heard it was an heirloom from my mother, and she later gave it to me."

Jiang Shiwan frowned and said, "I had a serious illness when I was a child, so my memories of the past are always vague and I don't remember much about my mother. This is what my father told me."

The hand that was stroking her belly suddenly paused, as if something was stuck in Meng Tingzhou's throat.

"Do you feel sorry that you don't remember much?"

"Childhood is only a few years, it's okay to play around, people should look forward."

Meng Tingzhou was almost laughing out of anger.

What you are worried about becomes no big deal when it comes to other people.

The scene of the great victory over the Turks came to his mind. He went to ask for a reward, but was told that the Jiang and Shen families had already arranged a marriage.

Now that I think about it, she probably didn't remember much about what happened before. Plus, the Jiang family arranged the marriage with the Duke's Mansion almost overnight, so there must be something fishy about this matter.

I wanted to ask her again, but found that she had fallen asleep.

Meng Tingzhou tucked the quilt for her before leaving.

"Pei Qing."

Pei Qing saw that he looked gloomy, and hurriedly stepped forward: "I am here."

"Back then, the Jiang family refused the marriage proposal from the Governor's Office. We must thoroughly investigate who was involved. This matter is extremely important. You must be cautious."

"Yufeng, from now on you will be responsible for the safety of Wanyuan. No one can enter or leave without my permission."

Yu Feng glanced at Meng Tingzhou's face and muttered, "Commander-in-chief, why did Pei Qing do those important things while I stayed behind to look after the house?"

Pei Qing curled his lips: "Do you think this is a good job for me?"

Meng Tingzhou knocked him on the head and left with his hands behind his back.

While he was touching his head, Pei Qing kicked his foot and leaned close to his ear and said, "You are in charge of a very important person in the governor's office. This job is not for others."

Yu Feng looked at the maids who came into the inner courtyard one after another to serve, and nodded thoughtfully.

It seems that this Miss Jiang is very important in the eyes of the governor!
You must take good care of Wanyuan.

Just as he was thinking about it, he saw Xueying carrying the black medicine in, and he shouted quickly, "Wait!"

"Lord Yufeng."

Yu Feng approached with a serious look on his face: "What's that on your end?"

"Reporting to Lord Yufeng, this is the prescription that the governor ordered the doctor to prescribe. First, it is to regulate Miss Jiang's body, and second, it is..."

It is difficult for Xueying, a girl who has never been in love, to describe her feelings.

"What's two?"

"Second, it helps girls get pregnant."

Hearing this, Yu Feng was even more shocked.

This is this...

There are three unfilial acts: not having a son or daughter is the worst. Has the governor's wooden fish brain finally come to his senses? Has he even thought about having a son or daughter?
Jiang Shiwan heard every word of the conversation between Yu Feng and Xue Ying outside.

(End of this chapter)