Chapter 13 Regretful scumbag?

 Chapter 13 Regretful scumbag?

Nan Mianmian looked triumphant, heard everyone's comments, lifted her head to look over, and saw the peony at Du Huilan's temple. Her expression changed.

That peony clearly looks like a velvet hairpin. Why did she buy it too? How come she didn't notice the peony style when she bought it last time?

She clenched the handkerchief in her hand, looking angry.

Du Huilan looked up at Nan Mianmian, seeing her sulking expression. She smiled and touched her own peony velvet hairpin, saying, "Mianmian, how do you like my Chinese peony velvet hairpin?"

Nan Mianmian snorted, "Not good enough. The peonies in the courtyard lack allure, and the lotuses in the pond lack sentiment. Only peonies are truly the nation's beauty; when they bloom, they enliven the capital. Have you, Miss Du, heard this poem?"

She had been forced to memorize this poem by her elder brother a few days ago, and it came in handy now, giving her something to retort against Du Huilan.

Miss Du's face turned somewhat unpleasant, forcing a faint smile, "Does Mianmian have a mudan peony velvet hairpin?"

Nan Mianmian stubbornly replied, "Of course, it's just a mudan peony velvet hairpin. Nothing extraordinary."

Miss Du coldly snorted in her heart, "Then why doesn't Mianmian wear it out and let everyone see?"

Nan Mianmian clenched the handkerchief in her hand and continued stubbornly, "I'll wear it next time and show it to you."

"Ning'er, do you think roses or Chinese peonies are more beautiful?"

Jiang Yuoning was busy enjoying her horse hoof pastry when she heard the question. She looked up at Lin Rushuang and then glanced at the velvet hairpins on Nan Mianmian and Du Huilan's temples.

Nan Mianmian and Du Huilan both looked over, eager to know Jiang Yuoning's answer.

Without hesitation, she praised, "They both look beautiful."

Miss Wu laughed, "No wonder Jiang Yuoning can't tell the difference. Have you all forgotten how tacky her previous hairpins and hair clasps were?"

Jiang Yanran, who had been silent, asked curiously, "Did Ning'er jiejie used to dress in a tacky manner?"

The news that Jiang Yanran is the biological daughter of the Jiang family has long been a topic of discussion within the wealthy young ladies' circle, becoming a subject of conversation over a cup of tea.

"Miss Jiang, since you've just returned, you might not be aware of Yuoning's previous attire. She used to like combining red with green and had colorful feathers on her hairpins..." Miss Wu couldn't help but burst into laughter as she spoke.

"Yes, yes, the style favored by the ladies from Goulan Courtyard. It's hilarious."

Jiang Yanran looked at Jiang Yuoning in confusion. Yuoning was dressed plainly, yet her lively, shining black almond eyes made it hard to imagine her wearing colorful feathers on her head, dressed in red and green, as described.

If Xie Jing knew, he would definitely be disgusted.

Nan Mianmian looked at Jiang Yuoning and asked with a smile, "What about those colorful feathers of yours?"

Jiang Yuoning took a sip of her tea, looked up at Nan Mianmian, and said with a smile, "The colorful feathers are at home. If Miss Nan is interested, I can give them to you for free."

Nan Mianmian's face turned black: "..."

Having eaten and drunk to her fill, Jiang Yuoning clapped her hands and stood up contentedly. She looked at Du Huilan and said, "Thank you for your hospitality, Miss Du. I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

All the young ladies: "..."

Lin Rushuang wouldn't let Jiang Yuoning leave so easily. She smiled and said, "Yuoning, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

"I bet Jiang Yuoning is in a hurry to find Shen Tanhua, isn't she?" Miss Wu chuckled, covering her mouth.

Du Huilan said: "Not to be blunt, but there are countless young ladies from wealthy circles who want to marry Shen Tanhua. Becoming prettier won't make him notice you any more."

As soon as she finished speaking, all the young ladies burst into laughter, covering their mouths.

Jiang Yuoning yawned, "Thanks for your concern. I'm just a bit tired and want to go back for a nap."

The young ladies who were just joking about Jiang Yuoning were all taken aback for a moment.

Jiang Yanran thought Jiang Yuoning might mention the fact that General Xie was her fiancé, but she didn't. Could there be something hidden?

Jiang Yuoning turned around to leave, but she saw Shen Tanhua approaching with a smile on his face.

Shen Yan bowed politely, "We meet again."

Jiang Yuoning's voice was calm, "Is there something you need?"

"Yanran biaomei, I just heard about your return. If it weren't for Jiang Yuoning, you wouldn't have had to endure such hardships outside."

After inquiring for several days, Shen Yan finally found out that Jiang Yuoning was the fake daughter, and the real daughter, Jiang Yanran, was exceptionally beautiful. The elegant young lady before him must be Jiang Yanran.

Jiang Youning: "..."

Chuntao: "..."

Nan Mianmian couldn't hold back her laughter and pointed across at Jiang Yanran, saying, "Shen Tanhua, you've mistaken the person."

Shen Yan was momentarily stunned upon hearing her words.

Jiang Yuoning pointed at Jiang Yanran not far away, and said, "She is Jiang Yanran."

Shen Tanhua felt a bit embarrassed when he heard this and smiled as he explained, "My apologies, I made a mistake."

Seeing Shen Tanhua approaching, all the young ladies stood up and gathered around.

Miss Mei smiled and reminded: "Shen Tanhua, she is Jiang Youning."

Shen Yan was stunned for a moment and didn't respond. "You're saying she's Jiang Yuoning?"

Miss Mei nodded, "Yes."

Shen Yan's eyes were filled with astonishment. The beautiful and lively girl in front of him was actually the same Jiang Yuoning that he thought was unattractive?

Taking advantage of Shen Tanhua being surrounded by a group of women, Jiang Yuoning and Chuntao left. Instead of wasting time here, it was better to go back, get some rest, or make velvet hairpins and buy some pastries.

When Shen Yan realized this, he found that Jiang Yuoning had already left.

He was suddenly filled with excitement. Jiang Yuoning had deep affection for him back then; she would not marry anyone else but him.

If he came to ask for marriage, she would definitely be willing.

Lin Rushuang noticed Shen Tanhua's gaze fixed on Jiang Yuoning and had a bad feeling. Could it be that Shen Tanhua was having second thoughts?

Ever since Jiang Yuoning earned some money, she has been quietly living in her own small courtyard, which is secluded and rarely visited by others. Naturally, no one noticed her activities.

In order to satisfy her appetites, Jiang Yuoning personally taught Chuntao how to make modern breakfast dishes and modern culinary skills.

Although Chuntao couldn't read a single word, she quickly learned these skills. She had already mastered more than twenty types of breakfast dishes.

Today, Chuntao made meat buns, which were Jiang Yuoning's favorite.

After enjoying her breakfast, Jiang Yuoning started making velvet hairpins in the shape of mudan peonies.

Chuntao hurriedly walked in, "Young Lady, Shen Tanhua is here."

Jiang Yuoning didn't even lift her head as she asked, "What is he here for?"

"When nubi passed by the front courtyard, nubi overheard them saying that Shen Tanhua came to propose marriage. He said he misunderstood you that day."

Chuntao knew how much her Young Lady liked Shen Tanhua, so she asked cautiously, "Young Lady, you won't change your mind, will you?"

Before Jiang Yuoning could respond, Chuntao continued, "From what nubi sees, Shen Tanhua regrets it because he saw the beauty in you. Such a man is not worthy. Young Lady, please don't go back to him."

Jiang Yuoning nodded in agreement with her words. "Rest assured, your Young Lady doesn't have such poor judgment."

Chuntao finally felt relieved. "As long as Young Lady understands."

After seeing off Shen Tanhua, Jiang Xubai went to the western courtyard.

Jiang Yuoning saw Jiang Xubai, who had visited unexpectedly, and got up from her couch. "Father."

Jiang Xubai sat down on the couch, glanced around the room, and then looked at Jiang Yuoning.

"Father knows you like Shen Tanhua, and the engagement with General Xie was a choice made out of helplessness."

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Reminder:

Shen Tanhua = Shen Yan

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