Jiang Li turned it over in her mind but had no thoughts. Since she came back to Yanjing, there were countless people in the dark who regarded Jiang second miss as the thorn in their eyes. If she wanted to achieve her purpose, itâs inevitable for her to obstruct the road of many people. Itâs no surprise to want to remove her, this rock blocking their paths.
Bai Xue came over with brand new riding clothes in her hand and said: âMiss, the outfit is ready.â
Jiang Li swept her eyes over the clothes in Bai Xueâs hands and said: âOkay, just place it on the table.â
The equestrian archery required riding a horse, so itâs necessary to wear a riding outfit. Jiang Li didnât have one, this was old madam Jiang who asked someone to make a new one for her. To show fairness, all four daughters in the family would also get one. All the materials were chosen by themselves. Naturally, Jiang You Yao would get the best one.
Tongâer thought Jiang Li would need to exert a lot of effort as she put on the riding outfit for the first time. She didnât think that Jiang Li was very proficient and didnât even need anyoneâs help. She could wear them in two, three steps. Tongâer bound her hair into a bundle, looking both vigorous and agile, exhibiting a bit of heroic spirit that she didnât normally carry. This attracted the several servant girls in the courtyard to praise her.
The equestrian riding would begin in the early morning so Jiang Li also got up early. Then she went towards Wan Feng Hall to join the others. Her timing was right as the others had just arrived. Jiang Yuâe and Jiang You Yao immediately sized her up upon her arrival.
Jiang You Yao wore a pink riding outfit. She was originally dainty and bright, depicting the characteristics of Yanjingâs lively young ladies. Jiang Yuâe was in a light blue riding outfit, looking lovely with her pretty smile. Jiang Yu Yan was wearing a goose yellow riding outfit. Her skin color wasnât white and the color of the cloth set her skin to appear slightly darker. She wouldnât be noticed among a crowd of people.
Jiang Liâs riding outfit was cyan. She really liked the color cyan and picked this color for her riding outfit. The originally pretty and clear facial features appeared elegant and watery, seemingly unsuitable with this kind of ardent attire. But it was unknown why, when she stood there with her orderly sleeves and her light smile, she was like a perfectly straight green bamboo. The branches and leaves carried the morning dew, the heroic spirit flourished, full of vitality.
Even old madam Jiang couldnât help showing her appreciation.
Jiang You Yao felt uneasy again. But after recalling the words Ji Shuran spoke to her yesterday, she looked towards Jiang Li and said with a smile: âToday second sister looks different from the before, truly good looking. Donât know whether everyone present would again be surprised by the equestrian riding skill later.â
Jiang Li smiled indifferently: âThird sister overpraised.â
Jiang You Yao despised Jiang Liâs smile. Jiang Liâs smile looked too sincere, making Jiang You Yao, who knew Jiang Liâs insidiousness, disgusted with her. She turned her head and stopped looking at Jiang Li. Instead, she said to Ji Shuran: âMother. Letâs go.â
Contrary to expectation, Jiang Yuan Bai fell behind and paused to say to Jiang Li: âYou donât have to force yourself if you are unable to.â Then he walked away.
Jiang Li was slightly startled and shook her head. Without thinking more, she immediately boarded the carriage and headed towards the examination field.
Today, Yanjing was almost empty as the people crowded outside the examination field. Probably yesterdayâs music exam attracted a lot of people and the audience doubled for todayâs equestrian riding.
Jiang Li got off the carriage and walked over to the exam platform.
Liu Xu saw her coming and greeted her cheerfully. She said: âLooking at how good your spirits are today, there should be no problem?â Thereâs probing in her words.
Jiang Li said: âNot bad.â
Liu Xu was satisfied and taking a quick look around, she saw Meng Hong Jin in the crowd. Today Meng Hong Jin looked exceptionally conspicuous, her whole body was wrapped in a fiery red riding outfit, making the whole person look enthusiastic and passionate. Seeing that Jiang Li had arrived, Meng Hong Jin glanced before quickly moving her sight away.
Jiang Li was a bit puzzled.
The people ridiculing Jiang Li were not as many as yesterday. Perhaps the display Jiang Li presented yesterday intimidated the whole audience. Even the female students from Ming Yi Hall merely gathered together on one side and sized Jiang Li stealthily. They also didnât dare to discuss in front of Jiang Li.
Liu Xu softly snorted: âOnly know to feel afraid now.â
Itâs the first time Jiang Li saw Liu Xu looking like this and felt novel. She said: âWhat to be afraid of?â
âYou wonât be the person at the bottom of Ming Yi Hall anymore. You wonât lose the gamble between you and Meng Hong Jin. You know, many people went to the wine shop in Yanjing yesterday to buy liquor and drank till drunk. It was no other than because theyâve bet a lot on Meng Hong Jin and now grieving after losing everything that theyâve invested. Saying up to here, Liu Xu took joy in the calamity and said: âI also heard that the Meng family bet a lot of silver, this time they lost miserably. If not my father didnât let me gamble, I would have also placed a bet, donât know how many times my profit would have been right now.â