"Sister Wenyu!"
Miss He forced a smile on her fair and delicate face and said in a low voice, "Sister, you're being too polite!"
Jiang Sihe knew Miss He must be feeling sad at the moment, so she didn't mind her coldness.
Instead, the old lady sitting in the upper seat snorted, "Just like your mother, so petty. When others are friendly to you, is this how you treat your guests?"
There was also a young girl in pink standing beside the old lady. She looked a few years younger than Miss He, with a cold and haughty face full of mockery.
"Cousin is so cowardly. It's really a disgrace to the He Mansion!"
Hearing this, Miss He quickly forced a smile and said, "Grandmother, it's my fault. I'll apologize to Sister Jiang right away!"
The first mistress quickly waved her hand and said, "Come on, they're just kids. It's natural to be a bit strange when they first meet. They'll get familiar soon!"
But the old lady didn't even look at Miss He. Instead, she turned to Jiang Sihe and introduced the girl in pink with a gentle face, "This is my granddaughter, Yuan Qingyun. She's a few months younger than you..."
So she was a cousin. It seemed that this cousin was more favored by the old lady in the mansion.
"Sister Yun..." Jiang Sihe called out sweetly.
Yuan Qingyun's attitude changed greatly. She stepped forward and grabbed Jiang Sihe's arm. "I've long heard from grandmother that there's a sister like a fairy in the Jiang Mansion. Seeing you today, it's really better to see once than to hear a hundred times..."
She was even sweeter - tongued than Jiang Sihe. No wonder she was liked by the old lady!
"Sister is also very beautiful. I'm afraid you've looked in the mirror so much that you don't even notice your own beauty..."
Jiang Sihe was even sweeter - tongued, which made the old lady and the first mistress laugh.
"This girl is not only good - looking, but also has a sweet mouth and a smart mind..."
The old lady couldn't help but praise again.
Just then, a maid came to report. Jiang Sihe subtly pushed Yuan Qingyun away and went to the first mistress's side.
This Yuan Qingyun was really comparable to Jiang Jingshu, but she was even more scheming.
Jiang Sihe didn't want to make friends with such a person!
She turned to look at He Wenyu over there. She was sitting there dejectedly, with no trace of joy in her eyes.
A child without a mother's love and a bit weak herself would really have a hard time surviving in this big mansion...
"Old lady, the dancers from the Music Bureau are here!"
"Okay, let them start dancing!"
After the old lady gave the order, the beautiful sound of musical instruments soon filled the garden. Several dancers were dancing gracefully on the round platform.
"I remember Miss He also dances very well?"
A lady beside suddenly said.
The old lady's face darkened. "What's the use of that thing for entertaining others..."
Obviously, her tone was full of disgust for He Wenyu.
The lady's face turned pale after being rebuked and she didn't say anything more.
Jiang Sihe suddenly remembered something. In her previous life, she remembered that after the He Mansion was raided, He Wenyu was punished to go to the Music Bureau...
The mistake was made by her father, but after it affected the family, a weak woman had to pay the price...
She couldn't help but feel sad...
She looked at He Wenyu again and found that she was secretly wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief...
Maybe because they were both once unappreciated people, Jiang Sihe felt a bit of sympathy for her!
If she could help her marry Lord Pei smoothly, would her life be better...
Even if Pei Yanchao didn't like her, but he was her beloved. Would she be happier?
Pei Xueji sent another maid to call her. When Jiang Sihe left, she specially invited He Wenyu.
"Sister Wenyu, do you want to go with me to listen to the music over there?"
He Wenyu didn't expect Jiang Sihe to be so kind to her. She quickly nodded with a smile.
"Sure!"
"Cousin, I also want to go with you!"
Yuan Qingyun quickly squeezed over and tried to hold Jiang Sihe's arm, but Jiang Sihe skillfully dodged.
"Sure. Miss Yuan can come too!"
A person as scheming as Yuan Qingyun would surely be jealous of others' well - being and was afraid that her own favor would be taken away by others!
Jiang Sihe had a good idea as soon as she rolled her eyes.
She looked around for Jiang Jingshu and saw her standing coldly under a tree.
Jiang Sihe, He Wenyu, and Yuan Qingyun walked towards the place to listen to the music.
When they passed by Jiang Jingshu, Jiang Sihe deliberately stopped and said with a smile, "This is my younger sister, Jiang Jingshu..."
Jiang Jingshu didn't expect Jiang Sihe to suddenly bring two women over. She immediately gave Yuan Qingyun a look of disgust.
"Such a petty person. Sister only makes friends with people like this..."
Sure enough, Jiang Jingshu was very powerful. With just one sentence, she offended Yuan Qingyun who was walking a bit ahead.
Yuan Qingyun was used to being spoiled in the He Mansion. As soon as she heard this, her eyes turned cold. She sized Jiang Jingshu up and down.
"Why are you wearing all white? Do you want to remind my cousin that she forgot filial piety just after the mourning period ended?"
Yuan Qingyun was no good person either. She immediately fought back.
Jiang Sihe knew that when Yuan Qingyun and Jiang Jingshu met, there would surely be a good show.
"Which mansion are you from, miss? Why do you speak so rudely?"
Jiang Jingshu immediately scolded Yuan Qingyun for her lack of etiquette, which completely made the other girl blush.
"I'm rude? It's you who deliberately wear all white to bring bad luck to my cousin. It's you who has no etiquette..."
"Plain colors are the most elegant. Why is it bad luck in the mouth of a vulgar person like you?"
The two were at odds with each other and neither would give in...
Yuan Qingyun was used to being domineering in the He Mansion. Being so blatantly contradicted by Jiang Jingshu, she lost face and was so angry that her face turned red.
Looking at this unfavored concubine daughter from the Jiang Mansion daring to treat her like this, her chest heaved up and down. She wished she could rush up and tear her mouth apart!
"My younger sister has a lofty personality. Sister Yun, just say less and give in to her..."
"Why should I...?"
"I don't need her to give in. It's clearly her who spoke rudely. She should apologize to me..."
Jiang Sihe's persuasion not only didn't work, but it seemed to deepen the conflict between the two!
People watching the dance and music around all cast curious looks.
"Plain white has always been a symbol of elegance and nobility. You slandered me first today. If you don't apologize first, you're the one without etiquette..."
Jiang Jingshu not only didn't restrain herself at all, but her cold and imposing face showed no sign of backing down.
Yuan Qingyun had never met someone like Jiang Jingshu who didn't give her any face. In a fit of desperation, she even raised her hand and slapped Jiang Jingshu.
"Who told you to slander me? How am I lacking in etiquette?"
Jiang Jingshu was suddenly slapped. She covered her face and her eyes were red. Seeing everyone around looking at her mockingly, she suddenly saw Jiang Sihe among them.
"Sister, do you let such a vulgar person bully me just because you dislike me?"
Jiang Sihe looked innocent. "Sister, how can you say that? I saw you standing here alone and wanted to take you to watch the dance and music together. But who would have thought that you would quarrel with Sister Qingyun..."
Yuan Qingyun heard Jiang Jingshu's insult. She took another step forward, getting closer to Jiang Jingshu and coldly asking, "Who are you calling a vulgar person?"