The Concubine's Daughter Travels Through Time and Space and Takes the Road of Confrontation

After sitting for a while, seeing people coming and going in the house, Jiao Ying used the excuse of changing clothes to take Caidie out of the flower hall, sat in the octagonal pavilion in the garden, and stared into the distance in a daze.

"Yingying?"

Jiao Ying turned around and found it was her aunt. Jiao Ying stood up and gave up her seat, saying, "Aunt, the scenery here is nice." She also explained the reason why she came out.

Mrs. Gui was very kind and personally helped her straighten her hairpin and praised her, "Your dress looks great today."

The dress Jiao Ying wore today was the goose yellow, butterfly-embroidered, double-breasted, wide-sleeved shirt given to her by the princess. She also wore a matching filigree and beaded headpiece on her head, which made her look smart and elegant.

Jiao Ying spoke the truth, and Mrs. Gui's eyes became even more eager. "I heard from Zhizhi that you have a good relationship with the princess, and it's true. Come to the Luo Mansion to see Zhizhi when you have time. I don't know why this girl has become less and less willing to go out lately."

Seeing Jiaoying nodded in agreement, Mrs. Gui was satisfied. Before leaving, she took off a green jade bracelet from her wrist and stuffed it into her hand, repeatedly urging Jiaoying to go.

Even colorful butterflies can see Mrs. Gui’s thoughts, let alone the young lady.

Jiao Ying was playing with the bracelet her aunt had stuffed into her, with her head down, not knowing what she was thinking. Suddenly, she stopped and looked into the distance.

Amidst the lush vegetation and lush flowers and leaves, a pink figure stood before a man in a light purple round-necked robe. Caidie frowned. The pink figure was Miss Gong Er, so could the purple figure be...?

"Caidie, go and take a look."

Jiao Ying sat in the pavilion and watched the colorful butterfly stop halfway and turn back. At the same time, the purple figure who had been facing away from her turned around, straightened his thin back, and his slender eyes were warm and unparalleled.

Taking advantage of the distance, Jiao Ying looked away imperceptibly, raised a smile, and nodded from a distance.

Zhang Yun turned around and bowed calmly, "Miss Gong Er, I've sent people to check on the farm, and there are no insect pests on the fields on your farm."

Gong Jinjin let out a gentle smile and whispered, "The farmers on Gong Erdai Manor thank you, Mr. Zhang."

Two smears of color separated, one moving forward and the other backward. Colorful clouds easily disperse, and sweet dreams easily awaken. She should have woken up long ago. Jiao Ying retracted her gaze, lowered her head, and put the bracelet on her wrist. "Cai Die, let's go back."

As she passed by Gong Jinjin, Jiao Ying walked to her seat without looking away. A soft chuckle came from behind her: "Flowers in the mirror, moons in the water, dreams and bubbles."

Jiao Ying paused, turned around, and said softly, "You are busy and hustling, you dogs, pigs, and rats."

She must have been unexpected in her response. Her face turned pale and blue, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. To be honest, this felt pretty good. Gong Jinjin's pretty face twisted for a moment but quickly returned to normal, a hint of malice flashing in her eyes.

The birthday banquet ended, and no one came to see her off. The smile that had been on Madam Hui's face all day finally fell. "People are so cold and indifferent." Gong Jinjin fiddled with the beads in her hand. "Mother, I heard Changfuji has a new flavor. I want to go check it out."

Mrs. Hui sighed and handed the sign to her daughter, "Good girl, go ahead. Your uncle has ignored Jiang, and your aunt often sends some meat floss to your grandfather. Your aunt and second uncle have a much better relationship, and your grandfather has also been paying more attention to the second wife recently."

But Jiang Shi could hide it from others but not from her. She calculated that she was already two months pregnant. Her sister-in-law Peng Shi only had one daughter and married her off early. If Jiang Shi gave birth to a boy this time,

Madam Hui narrowed her eyes. Not only the second wife was restless, but the first wife was not much better off. Her Jin Bao had committed a crime and offended an important person, so he could only live as a rich and idle person from now on.

Mr. Zhou Er, who was sitting in Changfuji's second room tasting a new treat, was very pleased with the pastry called butter sponge cake. With a wave of his hand, he ordered the waiter to pack five boxes and send them to the palace.

The round-faced steward appeared in time and said in a serious voice, "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhou Er, the new product is limited and I can only sell you two boxes."

Zhou Zhongyi gave in and said, "Okay, two boxes is two boxes." Feeling a gaze falling on him, Zhou Zhongyi looked up and saw a woman in a pink dress standing at the stairs, looking in his direction.

"Jinjin greets Mr. Zhou Er." Gong Jinjin knelt and saluted, her voice soft and gentle, "If Mr. Zhou doesn't mind, I can use my own wooden plaque to buy two boxes as a gift for you."

Zhou Zhongyi's heart was shamefully moved, and he looked hesitant. "Manager, is this okay?"

Gong Jinjin was disdainful. Two boxes of crappy snacks required the approval of a servant? It was indeed as the rumors said, the second son of the palace was not presentable.

The round-faced steward nodded and said, "Of course you can. Since you know me, there are private rooms on the second floor."

Before Zhou Zhongyi could speak, Gong Jinjin responded, "Then please ask the steward to bring us a pot of fragrant tea and a few plates of snacks."

Zhou Zhongyi sat in the private room in a daze, listening to the girl opposite him crying and complaining about the grievances she had suffered these days.

"What happened that day was not intentional. Jinjin has already realized that she was wrong." Gong Jinjin lowered her head to wipe away her tears. Combined with the pink clothes on her body, she looked even more pitiful.

"My brother manages several shops in our family. Although he is diligent, he cannot handle everything. The people under him are cunning and take advantage of my brother's lack of knowledge of general affairs. They repeatedly deceived my brother on the accounts, which eventually led to a serious mistake. Now that my brother has admitted his mistake, I beg His Highness to forgive him."

Zhou Zhongyi frowned, his face full of confusion. "Miss Jinjin, you've got the wrong person. I'm not Zhou Boli."

Gong Jinjin almost broke down, but she gritted her teeth and continued to act, looking at the man opposite her with tears in her eyes, "Master Zhou Er, Jinjin couldn't see His Royal Highness, so she came to you and wanted to ask you to plead for her."

So that's how it is, but...

"Miss Jinjin, I'm afraid I'll disappoint you." Zhou Zhongyi said with a sad face, "I can't speak in the mansion."

Gong Jinjin was almost going crazy. Where did this idiot come from?

"Mr. Zhou Er, how could that be?" Not only could she not scold him, but Gong Jinjin also had to gently comfort him, "You are the second young master of the palace. If—" She stood up and walked to Zhou Zhongyi's side and knelt down, her breath as sweet as orchid, her voice soft and gentle, "Without others, you will have the final say."

Zhou Zhongyi's face was filled with shock. He snorted coldly and distanced himself. "It's easy for you to talk without any pain in your waist. Do you know how powerful he is?" Not to mention there is also Princess Ning'an who is no less powerful than Zhou Boli. If you want to die, go and get yourself killed. Don't drag him into this.

"It's really inexplicable!" Zhou Zhongyi snorted and left with a flick of his sleeves.

Gong Jinjin's face flushed purple, and she swept the tea set off the table to the floor in frustration. Zhou Zhongyi, who had just taken a few steps, heard a noise coming from the private room behind him. He immediately dragged the round-faced steward back to the room, pointed at the mess on the floor, and loudly distanced himself from the matter, "Chief Steward, it was fine when I left. This person broke your things, so you should ask her to pay for it."

Dazhi put the two extra boxes of snacks on the table and said, "Miss Gong Er, I'll return your snacks."

The head steward said sternly, "Don't worry, Mr. Zhou Er. We will never hold you responsible."

Zhou Zhongyi nodded in satisfaction and left leisurely with Dazhi. Just as he reached the door, he was stopped again. The waiter smiled and said, carrying two boxes of snacks, "The head steward said this is a thank-you gift for Mr. Zhou Er. The head steward said good people should be rewarded."

Mr. Zhou Er felt a little embarrassed. He coughed lightly and bowed, "It's my duty, it's my duty."