Reborn Spoiled Girl Tames the Regent

Chapter 65 So this is Jiang Wan? A seductive vixen.

So she asked, "Is the Crown Princess worried that something embarrassing might happen at the banquet?"

Wen Qian pinched her fingers and nodded.

"The young master doesn't want to go, and if I don't go either, it would be impolite. But I'm worried about going alone; my third sister has never liked me..."

Therefore, she was very worried that Wen Yin would deliberately embarrass her at this banquet.

Seeing her embarrassed expression, Jiang Wan thought for a moment and said, "Princess Consort, there's no need to worry. The Prince won't be going; I'll accompany you then."

Wen Qian's eyes lit up: "Really? Miss Jiang, would you like to come with me?"

"Of course it's true."

Ke Wenqian then seemed deflated, her expression softening as she said, "No, my third sister is not someone to be trifled with. I'm afraid you'll suffer as a result."

She laughed and said, "My elder sister is not easy to deal with either. Has the Crown Princess ever seen me suffer a loss?"

Wen Qian looked at her gratefully.

......

Soon, the day of the banquet arrived.

Before leaving, Jiang Mian glanced at Xiao Hengzhi's room, thought for a moment, and then went over to ask him.

"Xiao Hengzhi, the Wen family is holding a banquet today. You should come with me."

Since the day Jiang Mian questioned him about stealing the horse, she rarely spoke to him. She always felt uneasy, as if Xiao Hengzhi was hiding some secret that she couldn't see through.

A persistent thought made her suspect that Xiao Hengzhi was actually the regent who had been reborn.

But she couldn't discern anything from the details; Xiao Hengzhi seemed perfectly normal, so normal that it made her uneasy.

Because she wanted to use this banquet as an opportunity to test the waters again.

The banquet was crowded, and Xiao Hengzhi had never been to such a scene before, so he might find it difficult to handle.

If he really is the regent, then it's a different story.

She snapped out of her reverie and asked again, "If you're going, pack quickly."

Xiao Hengzhi smiled faintly, stood up and said, "Alright, I've never been there before, this is a good opportunity to broaden my horizons."

......

The two remained silent the whole way and soon arrived at the Wen family mansion.

Two rows of servants stood in front of the gate. Guests only needed to reveal their identity, and whether they were royalty, nobles, merchants, or commoners, they could enter as long as they were treated with courtesy.

This was passed down from the ancestors of the Wen family.

Legend has it that our ancestor encountered a man who was seriously injured while he was taking the imperial examination. He missed the examination in order to save the man. But unexpectedly, this man later established a new dynasty and, after founding the country, specially came to the Wen family to hold a "hometown banquet".

Thus, the Wen family descendants passed down the tradition, and no matter how chaotic the family was, thanks to the Emperor's grace, the banquet was held every year.

Later, at this banquet, there were countless people doing business, getting married, and couples meeting, with many hoping to bring good luck.

Some people even traveled long distances to attend the banquet, hoping to make connections with powerful figures or gain access to certain opportunities.

On stage, melodious music filled the air as the opera troupe played drums and gongs, singing in their own unique voices. Below the stage, the air was filled with polite greetings and expressions of flattery.

Jiang Wan sat next to Wen Qian and heard people chatting behind her—

"Brother Liu, this wine has been aged for a hundred years. Let's go to Zuiyin Tower another day and have a good chat."

"It is indeed fine wine. Thank you in advance, Brother Wang."

"..."

The two chatted and laughed, but Jiang Mian was a little puzzled. Hadn't Zuiyin Tower closed down after the fire?

She turned to him and asked, "Gentlemen, you mentioned Zuiyin Tower earlier. I remember that place was burned down, wasn't it?"

"Yes, it was being reinstalled for a while, and it was back online yesterday."

After saying that, the man turned back to talk to his friend.

Xiao Hengzhi tilted his head and asked, "Would the Second Miss like to go in again to investigate the clues? Last time, a strange fire broke out after we looked at some blueprints. Zuiyin Tower must have many secrets."

As Jiang Wan listened to his words, she wondered: If Xiao Hengzhi sent people to steal the horse, was it a coincidence that she was kidnapped by the one-eyed man afterward, or was it also arranged by him?

Her doubts kept swirling around her, leaving her completely bewildered.

"Second Miss?" Xiao Hengzhi called out again.

Jiang Wan turned her head and replied, "Okay, I'll go again another day. I'm tired of watching the same old 'Red Plaque Operas' anyway, so I can go check out Zuiyin Tower."

She deliberately mentioned the red-plated opera because it was something that only happened in the imperial palace.

After she finished speaking, she looked at Xiao Hengzhi and observed his reaction.

"A red-plated opera? I've never heard of that." He said without changing his expression.

Jiang Wan looked at Xiao Hengzhi. Usually, when people are lying or nervous, they will touch their nose or pick up a cup to drink water. But Xiao Hengzhi did not make any movement, and even the expression on his face was very natural.

Jiang Mian withdrew her gaze, realizing that such a probing was somewhat foolish.

If he were truly the regent, he certainly wouldn't have given himself away.

She needs to think of another way.

Not long after, a maid came over, bypassed Jiang Mian, and stood next to Wen Qian, whispering, "Fifth Miss, Third Miss wants to see you."

This third cousin is Wen Yin. Because she was raised in the Wen family since childhood and was the third oldest among the sisters in the family, everyone in the household called her the third cousin.

Wen Qian's back stiffened, and a string in her heart tightened. She was about to get up when Jiang Wan pressed her down, saying, "As the Crown Prince's consort, how can she be ordered around like this?"

She looked at her with a smile in her eyes, as if she were giving her a boost of energy.

Wen Qian pursed her lips, feeling the power in her gaze, and slowly said, "If Third Sister needs anything, just call her over."

As soon as she finished speaking, the maid seemed to be startled, but she didn't say anything and retreated.

After the maid left, Wen Qian finally caught her breath and looked at Jiang Wan: "How was it? I didn't show any weakness just now, did I?"

Jiang Wan smiled and shook her head: "Not at all."

Wen Qian patted her chest gently to calm herself down.

But not long after, in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a voice was heard in the distance: "Fifth Sister~"

Although the surrounding crowd was somewhat noisy, Wen Yin's high-pitched voice clearly reached her ears.

Wen Qian turned around and saw Wen Yin and Chi Yu walking towards her. The two were best friends and often played together.

Wen Qian subconsciously stood up and said, "Greetings, Third Sister, Miss Chi Yu."

Wen Yin chuckled, "You still remember I'm your third sister? I called you and you didn't come. Once you're in the house, you can't put on airs."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Jiang Wan sitting next to her and said, "This is the second young lady of the Jiang family, right? I've always treated my own sister this way, so why are you so bothered?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Chi Yu immediately fixed his gaze on Jiang Wan, thinking: Is this the woman who made my cousin send out the Void Bird?

With her foxy, seductive look, no wonder her cousin wouldn't even glance at her.

Jiang Mian, unaware of Chi Yu's gaze, stood up and addressed Wen Yin, "As an outsider, I naturally have no objection, but I wonder if the Crown Princess would mind?"

"Oh?" Wen Yin raised an eyebrow and said teasingly, "Third sister, do you mind?"

“I…” Wen Qian stammered, then paused.

Wen Yin immediately interjected, "Since she didn't say she minded, it means she doesn't mind. Miss Jiang, you shouldn't interfere in the affairs between my sisters."

After she finished speaking, she laughed dismissively: "Fifth sister, come here. I just want to talk to you. There's no need to be so nervous."

Her gaze swept over the maid, who skillfully stood beside Wen Qian, intending to lead her away.

Just as Jiang Wan was about to intervene, Chi Yu had already affectionately taken her hand and excitedly said:

"So you are Miss Jiang the Second! I've heard so much about you, it's only now that I've finally met you in person!"

"I've heard so much about you?" Jiang Mian asked, puzzled.

"Yes, I often hear His Highness mention you, saying you are interesting. I even said that he should bring you into the palace so you can keep me company, otherwise I would be so bored in the palace by myself."

Jiang Mian understood what Ning Zhi meant when he said he wanted to bring her into the palace, just so that someone could keep the Crown Princess company and relieve her boredom.

Jiang Mian smiled but didn't say anything. In her previous life, the Empress had also said the same thing to the favored Consort, simply to save face.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Chi Yu took her hand and said, "Miss Jiang and I hit it off immediately. Would you like to walk with me for a while?"

Seeing Jiang Mian's troubled expression, Wen Qian clenched her fists and said, "It's a rare occasion to have such a lively day. Miss Jiang, you should enjoy yourself. Don't worry about me."

After she finished speaking, she left with the maid.

Xiao Hengzhi watched for a long time, his gaze falling on Chi Yu's hand that was resting on Jiang Mian's arm. He suddenly spoke up: "Second Miss, the banquet is about to begin, it's best not to move around too much."

Jiang Mian watched Wen Qian disappear into the crowd, then looked away and replied, "It's alright. Miss Chi is too kind to refuse, so it's fine to stroll around together. Consider it making friends."

"Shall we go then?" Chi Yu smiled and walked with her to the backyard.

Jiang Mian smiled insincerely as she linked arms with her, walking with composure and calmness.

This Chi Yu is exactly as she remembered him; she can see through any tricks he's up to at a glance.