Chapter 868: Chapter 756, Blatant Favoritism Chapter 868: Chapter 756, Blatant Favoritism Prince Jingyao saw that ti was indeed running short and finally turned his attention to Jiang Jinghui and his son, who had been left to the side, “Princely Heir, let’s go to the main hall now.”
Seeing that Prince Jingyao had finally rembered him, Jiang Jinghui felt a bit annoyed, but before he could say anything, he saw Prince Jingyao turn his head to Daohua.
“The ladies will also be observing the ceremony in the main hall, so you should co with us.”
Daohua smiled and agreed, “Yes.”
Thereupon, Prince Jingyao took the lead and left the pavilion.
Jiang Jinghui sighed and silently followed.
Jiang Jinghui and Xiao Yechen exchanged glances with Daohua and Xiao Yeyang before following.
“What’s the rush?”
Xiao Yeyang saw Daohua stepping out of the pavilion and hurriedly pulled her back, “Wait.” He pointed at the blazing sun in the sky, “The sun is so harsh, I’ve asked Defu to fetch an umbrella.”
Daohua glanced at Prince Jingyao and the others walking ahead, “Is it really necessary to go through all this trouble?”
Xiao Yeyang firmly disagreed, “The midday sun is the most cruel, and your skin is delicate. What if you get sunburned? There’s quite a distance from the Hundred Herbs Garden to the main hall.”
Knowing Xiao Yeyang’s temperant and seeing his determined face, Daohua chose not to argue further but rely asked, “Should we not fall too far behind?”
Xiao Yeyang, not too concerned, glanced at Prince Jingyao and the others, “What are you afraid of with here?”
Daohua handed a handkerchief to Xiao Yeyang, who was sweating profusely from his forehead, “Use this to wipe your forehead!”
Xiao Yeyang smiled, accepted the handkerchief, and wiped his forehead and neck.
“By the way, I have sothing to tell you.”
Daohua called over Wang Manman, took the coronet from her hands, and handed it to Xiao Yeyang.
Xiao Yeyang’s eyes lit up at the sight of the coronet, “You made a coronet too? Why didn’t you send it along with the formal attire?”
Daohua said, “This coronet wasn’t made by .”
The hand Xiao Yeyang had extended towards the coronet suddenly stopped, “Not by you? Then never mind.” He started to retract his hand.
Daohua placed the coronet firmly into Xiao Yeyang’s hand, “The coronet was made by the Madam who lives at the Wuhua Mountain villa.”
Xiao Yeyang’s expression froze and his eyes flickered, “You… you’ve t her?”
Daohua snorted, “You’ve certainly kept it tightly under wraps.”
Xiao Yeyang quickly explained, “When we were in Zhongzhou, I had already planned to introduce you to her, but I never found the right opportunity.”
Daohua wasn’t truly angry, knowing Xiao Yeyang had his reasons, she looked at the coronet, “My aunt gave it to when I ca to the Prince Residence. It was because Princess Consort Ma knew about this that she reported to your father, fortunately, your father and I know each other, which saved from a troubleso situation.”
Xiao Yeyang scoffed, “The Ma Family is skilled at such deeds.” He paused for a mont, “How do you know my father?”
Daohua replied, “Do you rember the Ninth Lord I told you about before?”
Xiao Yeyang’s eyes widened in disbelief, “The sa Ninth Lord who dressed as a woman with you?”
Daohua hurriedly signaled for him to keep his voice down, “Be quiet, I’ve only just managed to get past this with your father. You cannot bring it up again!”
Xiao Yeyang ‘hmphed’.
At that mont, Defu arrived with the umbrella.
Daohua said, “Alright, rember to wear the coronet later.”
Xiao Yeyang looked at the coronet in his hands, pondered for a mont, handed it to Defu to hold, then took the umbrella, opened it, and held it over Daohua’s head, “Let’s go.”
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“Father, the second brother has caught up!”
Xiao Yechen saw Xiao Yeyang and Daohua following and imdiately inford Prince Jingyao. When he saw Xiao Yeyang carefully shielding Daohua with an umbrella, concerned about her getting sunburned, he couldn’t help but comnt teasingly.
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“The Princely Heir is indeed very considerate toward the Countess of Shengping, even holding an umbrella for her! But with the sun so fierce, when he sent soone to fetch the umbrella, why did he not get one for Father as well?”
Upon hearing this, Prince Jing turned and glanced at Xiao Yeyang and Daohua, who were lagging a bit behind.
His son was dressed in a ginger brocade robe, standing tall and distinguished; his daughter-in-law wore a light yellow dress, exuding an elegant and ethereal beauty.
Indeed, they were a feast for the eyes like golden boy and jade girl!
A hint of amusent crossed Prince Jing’s eyes. Although he was not close to Yeyang, he was still his son, and he shared the common failing of all fathers in the world: he believed his son deserved the best girl under heaven.
This Countess of Shengping…
She had a fine appearance, a clever temperant, and as her previous rescue demonstrated, she seed to have a good character. Most importantly, she was calm in the face of trouble and decisive in action.
Although of slightly lower birth, with so guidance, she should surely be fit to be the Crown Princess of the Prince Residence.
Hmm, the marriage bestowed by His Majesty was not bad after all!
Xiao Yechen noticed the look on Prince Jing’s face. Seeing that he was not angry but rather showed a look of satisfaction, he furrowed his brows in confusion.
What’s gotten into Father today?
He and Jiang Jinghui had plotted together to give Xiao Yeyang a hard ti several tis, yet Father had not beco angry as usual, showing his displeasure and dissatisfaction toward Xiao Yeyang.
Jiang Jinghui was also scrutinizing Xiao Yeyang and Daohua from behind, his investigative gaze growing more intense as he watched Xiao Yeyang shelter the Countess of Shengping with the majority of the umbrella.
Were the recent consecutive misfortunes of the Jiang Family Xiao Yeyang’s doing?
During his suspension at ho, he had carefully investigated the burning of the tribute and the incident where his younger brother Jingyao broke his leg at the horse ranch.
Both incidents seed accidental on the surface, but how could there be so many accidents in the world?
Especially since before he transported the tribute back to the capital, Xiao Yeyang and the Countess of Shengping’s private engagent had been exposed by the Jiang Family; and right before Jingyao broke his leg, his aunt had just happened to hire soone to kill the Countess of Shengping.
He did not believe this was a coincidence.
Xiao Yeyang felt Jiang Jinghui’s gaze and raised his eyes to et it.
Their gazes intertwined in the air, instantly sparking friction.
Jiang Jinghui was the first to look away. His grandfather was right, Xiao Yeyang had changed. He was no longer the hapless pup who could only rush headlong and roar in frustration when others slandered him. Now, he was a leading wolf with claws and fangs!
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The capping ceremony was held in the great hall, and the gallery outside was arranged for the ladies to view the proceedings.
At this mont, both the great hall and the gallery above were crowded with people.
Before long, everyone saw Prince Jing and his party approaching.
As for Prince Jing and the four Jiang Princely Heirs at the forefront, the crowd did not pay much attention. Now, all eyes were focused on Xiao Yeyang and Daohua, who were following behind.
The man held an umbrella, his tenderness and care evident; the woman smiled softly, bright and lively.
So beautiful, as if taken from a painting.
“What a match of talents and beauty, a union made by heaven!”
Soone in the crowd couldn’t help but exclaim.
Up in the gallery, the ladies were sowhat stimulated. With the hearts of young girls longing for spring, who wouldn’t want to be tenderly cared for by the man of their dreams? Watching the scene of Xiao Yeyang and Daohua walking side by side ignited a glimr of aspiration.
Jiang Wanying clenched the railing with both hands, staring fixedly at Xiao Yeyang and Daohua.
Big Brother Yang had always been swift in his steps; when had he ever moved so sluggishly?
Big Brother Yang disliked outsiders near him, yet he walked shoulder to shoulder with Yan Yiyi.
Seeing Xiao Yeyang’s body mostly exposed to the sun while Daohua was well-shaded under the umbrella, Jiang Wanying’s eyes reddened with jealousy.
Big Brother Yang was showing such blatant favoritism toward Yan Yiyi!
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