Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Enchantment
Translator: 549690339
There were no legitimate daughters in the family, and Jiang Yuan was pretty. Aunt Hua was also good at sweet-talking and pleasing people. So, Fifth Daughter gained favor within the second household.
Over time, Jiang Yuan seemed to forget that she was a concubine-born daughter. Now that the real legitimate daughter was back, her appearance was more outstanding, and her status was higher.
She was inevitably unable to accept it.
But Jiang Ning was disabled, so Jiang Yuan still didn’t take her seriously.
What respectable family would be willing to marry a disabled girl as their main wife?
Especially not the exalted Prince of Yu.
Moreover, taking into account the profound words Jiang Ruobai had said earlier, Jiang Yuan felt certain that she was the one valued by her father.
But she hadn’t expected that her father would also send Jiang Ning to the palace draft.
Her astonished expression didn’t last long, and she originally waited for Third Brother to speak, but he remained silent.
Anxiously, she couldn’t help but laugh: “Father, Third Sister has just returned and hasn’t adapted to her home yet. Besides, her health isn’t good. How can she enter the palace?”
You’re right.” Jiang Ruobai agreed, nodding.
Jiang Yuan continued, “In my opinion, it’s better to just leave it.”
But,” Jiang Ruobai added, “her name has already been submitted, and the palace has approved.”
“…” Jiang Yuan was stifled for a moment. “Does the palace know about Seventh Sister’s condition?”
“This kind of thing, I dare not hide from the palace.” Jiang Ruobai didn’t want to say more, waving his hand. “Yi’er, take good care of Seventh Sister and have fun. Any expense will be reimbursed by your father. But you must return early to at least learn the basics of palace rules.”
He had always thought Jiang Ning’s spirits were low because she was new to this high-class environment.
So he wanted his son to take her out and have fun, and also to let these two siblings, both born of the legitimate wife, get closer to each other.
No matter if they were successful or not, they would have to support each other in the future.
Both Jiang Yuan and Jiang Yan also followed, riding in a horse-drawn carriage. Once they got off, they wore light and delicate veils, covering all but their chins, so they could still breathe easily.
Jiang Yi spent most of his time studying at the academy, and on this rare occasion when he returned home, he ran into several friends along the way. They were either scholars or children of noble families.
After exchanging greetings, they saw him leading his three sisters out for some fun, and they didn’t want to intrude.
Although the customs had become more liberal, there was still some taboo when interacting with unmarried young girls.
They didn’t intrude, but they couldn’t help but cast a few glances at the girl in the wheelchair.
They had all heard that the Jiang Family’s legitimate daughter, who had been missing for twelve years, was found, but her health wasn’t very good. Could it be her?
Seeing his friends gazing, Jiang Yi introduced them openly.
When a gentle breeze blew, it lifted the edge of the veil, revealing just half of her fair and radiant face. It was mesmerizing and difficult to look away.
One of them, named Shang Lanyi, was instantly captivated.
He couldn’t help but keep glancing at Jiang Ning.
Shang Lanyi was a nobleman’s son and a good friend of Jiang Yi. He immediately asked Jiang Yi about the beautiful little sister’s situation.
Jiang Yi laughed, “My Seventh Sister is indeed beautiful, but you better not think about it. Our father has submitted her name for the palace draft.”
“Ah…”
Shang Lanyi stamped his foot in regret, “I just don’t have that good fortune.”
Jiang Yi said, “However, her health isn’t good, and the chances of her being chosen are slim. Still, I don’t think your family would agree to marry a girl with mobility issues.”
“Oh, what does that matter?” Shang Lanyi just sighed, his eyes lingering on Jiang Ning with reluctance.
Usually, when they went out, Jiang Yuan would be the one receiving the attention of other young masters and ladies when accompanying her third brother. But now, everyone’s eyes were on the Seventh Miss..