Quick Transmigration: Host, Please Be a Mute Beauty

Jiang Qiao approached Jiang Shuhuan and put his arm around her shoulder.

Lou Zhu stood up in alarm; her weakness was Yongning. "What do you want to do?"

Jiang Qiao: "Don't be afraid, I'll have a private talk with my sister. Consort Zhu, there are so many people, there's nothing I can do."

Lou Zhuxin didn't say anything more, but she still watched her cautiously.

Jiang Qiao whispered in Jiang Shuhuan's ear, "In a carriage, a girl was reading a book when the carriage suddenly braked. The young man opposite her pounced on her. The girl was very angry and said, 'Look at the way you behave!' Guess what the young man said?"

Jiang Shuhuan looked bewildered. Why was Chang Le telling her all this at this time? But she still asked, "What did that young master say?"

Jiang Qiao: "That young master said, 'This is not a matter of character, it's just a matter of habit.'"

Wangcai: [Host, you have no martial ethics!]

Jiang Qiao: [Isn't inertia a concept in physics?]

Wangcai: [Yes!]

As soon as the word "inertia" left her lips, Jiang Shuhuan suddenly felt an unbearable headache, her face quickly turned red, and she covered her head and screamed, startling everyone.

One of them said, "Is Princess Yongning possessed by an evil spirit?"

Lou Zhuxin could no longer control herself. "Yongning, my Yongning! Jiang Qiao, what did you do to her?"

Jiang Qiao said sullenly, "I didn't do anything. She'll be fine in a bit. I just told your daughter about some of the bad things the Consort did. She might be a little overwhelmed by the shock, after all, Consort Zhu..."

Lou Zhuxin interrupted her: "Enough! Someone, help Princess Yongning to rest!"

She was afraid. Whether Jiang Qiao really knew or not, she was afraid that Jiang Qiao would reveal those things.

Those around her looked on with suspicion at Consort Zhu's way of handling things. Could it be that the gentle and virtuous Consort Zhu was not as simple as she seemed?

Lou Zhuxin's heart tightened. It's alright, it's alright. Jiang Qiao will pay the price tonight. All she needs to do now is wait patiently!

Those secrets will be sealed away forever, and no one can stop her from moving forward!

Qin Pianyue followed behind Jiang Qiao, her eyes wide open. Today was General Jinghong's victory celebration banquet. She remembered this part of the plot: tonight, the Empress Dowager would suddenly faint due to a myocardial infarction.

If she steps forward to save the Empress Dowager when everyone else is helpless, she will be a great hero. Why would she be afraid of being bullied?

When Jiang Yanchuan saw that Jiang Qiao had brought someone back, he forgot about eating and asked, "Changle, who is she?"

Qin Pianyue was also observing the person who spoke, and she figured that this must be the eldest prince of Anhuai Kingdom, given his handsome appearance.

It's such a pity that he drowned at the prime of his life at the age of eighteen!

A fool is a fool; he's not destined to enjoy happiness.

Jiang Qiao sat down next to him. "You don't know the second young lady of the Minister's mansion."

Jiang Yanchuan said "Oh," and pushed a small bowl in front of Jiang Qiao, "It's for Chang Le."

The small bowl contained a dozen or so crystal-clear lychees, emitting a faint fruity aroma in the cool air, giving it a unique charm.

Jiang Qiao used a gold fork to pierce a lychee and put it in her mouth. The sweet aroma of the lychee filled her entire mouth, and she squinted her eyes in bliss.

"Changle, is it delicious?" Jiang Yanchuan asked her.

Jiang Qiao pushed the lychees on her table in front of Jiang Yanchuan, "They're delicious, peel some more."

Jiang Yanchuan still had that same foolish look on his face. "...Okay, Chang Le."

He enjoys doing things for Jiang Qiao; he's not the useless prince those people make him out to be.

Seeing Jiang Yanchuan peeling the shells with great effort, Yu Xing hesitated before asking, "Your Highness, would you like me to help you peel them?"

Jiang Yanchuan lowered his eyes and peeled the mask seriously: "No need."

Before long, Jiang Qiao had finished eating the dozen or so lychees that Jiang Yanchuan had peeled.

Qin Pianyue watched from the side, swallowing hard. She hadn't eaten lychees in a long time, and she really wanted to try some.

Lychees are very precious in this world. Due to the long journey, there are not many lychees left after they are delivered to Anhuai Kingdom. The people who come to the banquet are given lychees according to their official rank.

Qin Pianyue remembered that she had two on her own desk, but she was currently being held by Princess Chang Le and didn't know when she would be able to go back to her own place.

"Guards, I have a very pleasant conversation with Miss Qin. Move Miss Qin's seat to the one next to me."

Qin Pianyue: Who the hell is having a pleasant conversation with you!

After Jiang Qiao finished speaking, she gave Qin Pianyue a kind smile and said, "Miss Qin, are you very excited to be able to sit next to this princess?"

Qin Pianyue: Who the hell is so excited! Is this Princess Chang Le out of her mind?!

"It is my honor to sit with the princess."

Jiang Qiao was satisfied with this answer. "In that case, Miss Qin will accompany this princess whenever there is a palace banquet!"

Jiang Qiao firmly believes that as long as she keeps an eye on Qin Pianyue and prevents her from causing trouble, the relationship between the male and female leads will be unbreakable!

Qin Pianyue: I want to die, who can understand me?

Qin Pianyue gritted her teeth: "It is my honor!"

……

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Looking at the handsome man before him, Jiang Ji casually said, "Qi An, you're not getting any younger, it's time to settle down. Do you have a girl you like? I'll bestow honors upon you tonight and arrange your marriage, it would be a double celebration."

Chi Qi'an stood ramrod straight. When talking about the girl he liked, he recalled that fleeting glimpse that night. The woman who had appeared in his dreams many times over the years now had a face, and it was a very strong sense of familiarity.

Chi Qi'an didn't understand, since that night was clearly their first meeting.

Jiang Ji rarely saw Chi Qi'an looking so preoccupied, and a shrewd glint flashed in his eyes as he guessed what was going on. "Qi'an, why don't you tell me, and I'll help you two make a good deal?"

How could Chi Qi'an not understand the emperor's probing intent? He had already been granted a title and held military power; with such a powerful figure, he was bound to attract attention, and his marriage could not be decided by him alone.

For the sake of the Chi family's continued prosperity, he only had two choices regarding marriage: either marry a girl from a humble family or form an alliance with the royal family.

Emperors have always been suspicious, and Chi Qi'an understood this well.

"Your Majesty, I left the capital at a young age and am not familiar with the connections within the capital, nor do I have... a girl I admire."

Jiang Ji's eyes flickered. "Since that's the case, I intend to betroth several of my princesses to you as your principal wives. Tell me which one you fancy, and I will grant you the marriage!"

Jiang Ji had four princesses. The eldest princess, Jiang Qiao, born to the Empress, was the most spoiled. The second princess, Jiang Roujia, born to Consort De, was unremarkable and disliked going out. The third princess, Jiang Caiyin, born to a palace maid, was sickly for many years. The youngest princess, Yongning, born to Consort Zhu, was the most favored.

Jiang Ji had two choices, Jiang Qiao and Jiang Shuhuan, but he was most satisfied with Jiang Shuhuan because Jiang Qiao had brothers. If Chi Qi'an married her, and Jiang Yanchuan recovered, the Chi family would inevitably want to support him.

The Chi family is not to be underestimated. Jiang Ji does not believe that the Chi family held no grudge when he took back military power back then. Therefore, he will spare no expense to keep the Chi family firmly in his hands!

The Chi family is like a pack of wolves now. Wolves are terrifying. If they unite, there is nothing they cannot stop. Even Jiang Ji, who holds a high position, is wary of them. Therefore, he must take control of the Chi family!

Chi Qi'an sensed a hint of threat in the words. What was bound to happen would happen. "Your Majesty, I wish to remain unmarried for life and only wish to guard the frontier. I hope Your Majesty will grant my request!"

He will never marry someone he doesn't love, nor will he want to ruin someone else's life!

Jiang Ji tapped his fingers lightly on the table. "Alright, let's discuss this matter again. The banquet is about to begin; you will accompany me!"

Chi Qi'an frowned slightly, which meant he did not agree. He did not understand why the emperor was so wary of the Chi family, which was full of loyal martyrs.

"Yes."

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