Chapter 136 - 136 Bullying An Honest Person
136 Bullying An Honest Person
The crown prince wanted to applaud Zhao Ruifeng. For the first time, he felt that Zhao Ruifeng was an interesting person. When his father heard that Zhao Ruifeng was here for money, his face changed.
“Father is currently sorting out some things and sending them to Jiang Xi. That Zhao Hongwei gave birth to a son and didn’t raise him. Now that his son has a wife, he has to go around asking for money for his own wife.” Dong Sheng shook his head. However, there was still a huge gap between the father and son of the Zhao family. He still remembered that there was a palace maid by his mother’s side who had specially begged his mother to give her to Zhao Hongwei as a concubine, not even asking for status. On the other hand, Zhao Ruifeng was willing to give up all his family property to his wife. He was simply a disgrace to Zhao Hongwei, a marquis!
“Miss Jiang Xi is really good at managing your husband. I think she’ll be able to get a share in Jing City.” Dong Sheng sighed with emotion.
The empress frowned when she heard this. When she saw Jiang Xi sitting below, she became more disgusted. “As a woman, she should marry and obey her husband. Her actions are simply trampling on general Zhao Ruifeng’s face.”
The empress secretly rejoiced that the crown prince had not recognized Jiang Xi, or it would have been so embarrassing! Now, she felt no guilt at all for Jiang Xi!
Jiang Xi sat on the chair and sighed to herself. According to the fortune-teller in her previous life, her destined person would be alone for eight lifetimes, which meant that Zhao Ruifeng would only get one wife in eight lifetimes. What was wrong with being a little excited? As a mushroom, Jiang Xi was a little angry. Could they stop bullying the unlucky Zhao Ruifeng? She was also protective of him!
Zhao Panpan could not describe what she was feeling. She came to Jing City when she was four years old and was taught by her mother that Zhao Ruifeng, her half-brother, was not a good person. Zhao Ruifeng even dug out his mother’s corpse on the day of her mother and father’s wedding. This was traumatic to her at that time. Zhao Ruifeng was then sent far away by her father and grew up in her grandfather’s house. Later, he picked up a knife, wore armor, and led soldiers into the city. The eyes of the women in Jing City lit up when they saw Zhao Ruifeng’s mighty figure. They threw their small handkerchiefs on the ground. At that time, she was also very happy and felt that it was good to have an older brother.
Unfortunately, time could not wash away hatred. On the contrary, Zhao Ruifeng’s hatred for Xiao Meili grew day by day. Zhao Ruifeng’s entire person was cold and indifferent. Even when his fiancées were dead or injured, he did not seem to be sad at all. However, he seemed to have changed into a different person now because of a country woman.
“Jiang Xi, you may not know this, but there are many people in Jing City who like my big brother. It’s a great deal for you to marry him.” Zhao Panpan pointed at Jiang Xi, her eyes filled with jealousy.
Dong Sheng, the crown prince, suddenly looked up and saw Jiang Xi sitting motionless. This was too awkward.
“It’s your big brother’s good fortune to be able to marry me. However, Zhao Panpan, since we’re acquaintances, let me give you a friendly reminder. Don’t go out today. It’s windy, rainy, and thunderous outside,” Jiang Xi said.
Dong Sheng frowned slightly. He did not seem to like Jiang Xi’s tone.
“In my village, everyone believes whatever I say,” Jiang Xi said faintly.
“Oh? What about those who don’t believe you?” The empress did not like Jiang Xi and did not want Jiang Xi to have any contact with the crown prince. The crown prince could only marry Zhao Panpan. He must marry Zhao Panpan! The position of the crown prince’s wife could only be…
“What can I do if they don’t believe it? The whole village would have to go to their house for a meal” Jiang Xi smiled slightly. The family that was treating them to a meal would have to wear mourning clothes.
The empress did not understand what Jiang Xi meant, but her intuition told her that it was not anything good. She immediately laughed and said, “You sharp-tongued girl. Someone, bring me the set of vermillion jewelry that the emperor had bestowed upon me a few years ago. I’m old now, so I’ll give it to Miss Jiang Xi as her dowry.” The empress waved her hand, and the palace maid who had received the order paused. She knew about the set of vermillion jewelry. The empress liked it very much, but the empress was not suitable for it. Even Zhao Panpan had tried it before. It was beautiful, but she was not suitable for it either. Therefore, the set of vermillion jewelry was a set of jewelry that could only be seen from afar and not touched. Although it was a rare thing, it was a pity that people could not wear it. Not only would it not look good on them, but it would also embarrass them.