The seductive princess is no longer being pursued; the aloof prime minister is facing a crematorium.

Chapter 109 Who told her she was so lucky?

Jiang Jinshuang didn't seem to mind much.

—She was just worried that Xia Yurong might say something along the way, and she couldn't help but throw her off the carriage.

Upon hearing this, Xia Yurong's expression became somewhat evasive.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. Yu Rong can sit with the Empress Dowager and have a chat with her."

Look at these words; they inadvertently reveal how familiar she is with the Empress Dowager.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Biechen looked at Xia Yurong with a half-smile: "Miss Xia, the Empress Dowager rides in a phoenix carriage, and Miss Xia should not have the right to accompany her."

Jiang Biechen dislikes the existence of bad rules.

Xia Yurong didn't learn much etiquette; it was all taught to her by the tutors at Princess Jiang Jinshuang's residence.

However, at that time, Xia Yurong was preoccupied with Pei Du, and she only learned the basics of etiquette, and knew nothing about anything more advanced.

Realizing she had misspoke, Xia Yurong lowered her head in fear: "Yurong has misspoke, please punish me, Your Highness."

Jiang Biechen ignored Xia Yurong and looked up at Jiang Jinshuang again.

He really wanted to see Jiang Jinshuang's disgusted expression when she shared a carriage with a woman she didn't like.

Unfortunately, Jiang Jinshuang did not.

—She hadn't really taken Xia Yurong seriously anyway.

After a strange atmosphere, Xia Yurong finally followed Jiang Jinshuang onto the carriage behind the phoenix palanquin.

The ceremonial guard led the way. Although it was not a royal ceremony, the Empress Dowager's procession to Huguo Temple was still quite large, stretching across the entire Chang'an Avenue.

Huguo Temple is located outside Chang'an City.

When the Empress Dowager visited Huguo Temple, she would usually stay for three days. During these three days, she would eat vegetarian food, chant Buddhist scriptures, meditate, and pray for favorable weather and good health for the people of Wanjin.

Jiang Jinshuang sat in the carriage, and couldn't help but sigh at the thought of not being able to eat any meat for three days.

Of course, she wasn't the only one inside the carriage.

Xia Yurong sat gracefully on the side of the carriage, glancing at Jiang Jinshuang who was looking out the window, her expression changing several times.

Jiang Jinshuang didn't even need to turn her head to look at her to know that Xia Yurong's gaze had fallen on her.

With a cold laugh, Jiang Jinshuang said casually, "Was it you who suggested that the Empress Dowager send me to Huguo Temple?"

Xia Yurong, who was standing to the side, was stunned for a moment upon hearing this.

The next second, she tugged at the corner of her mouth and said in a gentle and mild tone, "Yes, Yu Rong thought that His Highness's relationship with the Empress Dowager was not good after returning to the capital, so she wanted to help His Highness."

Jiang Jinshuang, of course, did not believe Xia Yurong's nonsense.

Knowing that it was Xia Yurong's suggestion, Jiang Jinshuang relaxed a bit.

If it were the Empress Dowager herself who wanted to make a move on her, she might have to be a little more careful.

But if it were Xia Yurong, she wouldn't care much.

—A mayfly trying to shake a tree is overestimating its own strength.

Jiang Jinshuang even harbored some wicked thoughts.

Her gaze finally shifted from outside the window back to inside the car.

Jiang Jinshuang crossed her legs and looked at Xia Yurong, who was meek and submissive, with a leisurely air.

She occupied two-thirds of the carriage, leaving only a corner seat for Xia Yurong.

With one hand supporting her chin, Jiang Jinshuang's gaze was languid and lazy: "Xia Yurong, you're actually quite jealous of me, aren't you?"

Xia Yurong kept her head down and didn't even look Jiang Jinshuang in the eye.

She sat upright, her hands on her knees slightly clenched.

Her tone remained gentle and soft: "What are you saying, Your Highness? How could Yu Rong be jealous of you?"

Jiang Jinshuang shifted her posture slightly, adopting a wicked woman's demeanor.

"Isn't that so?" Jiang Jinshuang chuckled. "I thought you were just jealous of my power and influence, and that I was better than you in every way."

Xia Yurong forced a smile, finally looked up, and met Jiang Jinshuang's gaze with a delicate air.

“Your Highness, your power and influence are simply because you are luckier than others. Although Yu Rong has a difficult life, she does not care about money, power, or fame.”

Look at what this says.

Jiang Jinshuang smacked her lips and shook her head.

—She didn't have that awareness.

“That’s right, I am indeed lucky,” Jiang Jinshuang smiled. “There’s a way to live a lucky life, and there’s a reason for every hardship.”

With a sigh, Jiang Jinshuang chuckled, "Miss Xia is right, but no matter what, you should kneel before me in this lifetime." Who can blame her for being so lucky?

The smile on his face seemed a little strained.

Xia Yurong took a deep breath and said seriously, "Your Highness was just as aggressive back then, which is why Brother Pei felt suffocated."

Jiang Jinshuang nodded in deep agreement: "I also think that we forced him too hard back then, otherwise he probably wouldn't have taken a liking to you."

“What’s the point of Your Highness saying all this now?” Xia Yurong straightened her back as Pei Du was mentioned. “Now that Brother Pei and I are family, it’s too late for Your Highness to regret it.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jinshuang couldn't help but laugh.

At first, I just chuckled softly, but then I found it so funny that I unconsciously clutched my stomach and laughed so hard I almost fell over.

"What is Your Highness laughing at?" Xia Yurong frowned.

Jiang Jinshuang wiped away the tears that had welled up in her eyes, her tone still nonchalant: "Xia Yurong, I am not like you."

"I never regret what I do, let alone a man."

As she spoke, Jiang Jinshuang leaned against the carriage frame, looking down at her condescendingly: "Years ago, I taught you that every woman should first learn to establish herself."

"Xia Yurong, you still haven't learned anything."

She taught her how to conduct herself, cultivate her mind, and find joy in herself.

She unfortunately didn't learn any of them.

She felt that being with Pei Du would ensure her a carefree life and a bright future.

stupid.

Looking at Jiang Jinshuang, who stood high above her, Xia Yurong felt as if she had been pulled back to three years ago.

She still seems to be the unapproachable and powerful Princess Zhaoming.

She was still that lowly orphaned girl from the dust and mud.

That difference made her feel helpless.

That helplessness, when accumulated, can turn into jealousy.

"No matter what Your Highness says, Yu Rong still hopes that Your Highness can come and bless us on the day of Yu Rong and Brother Pei's wedding."

Jiang Jinshuang smiled nonchalantly: "Definitely."

Xia Yurong still didn't understand.

Too lazy to pay her any attention, Jiang Jinshuang looked out the car window again without saying a word.

Actually, she was the one who talked too much today.

If it weren't for what happened back then, Jiang Jinshuang wouldn't have bothered to waste her breath on her.
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The carriage arrived at the foot of Huguo Temple Mountain.

Huguo Temple is built on the top of the mountain.

As Jiang Jinshuang climbed the steps, she saw peach blossoms covering the entire mountainside.

In April, the peach blossoms of the mountain temple begin to bloom.

Perhaps because it is separated by a mountain, the peach blossoms on the back mountain of Huguo Temple are still blooming very vigorously, a sea of ​​pink and white.

Jiang Jinshuang walked along, looking at the peach blossoms.

I suddenly remembered that I had promised someone a long time ago that I would pick the most beautiful flower branch every spring.

It wasn't anything important, so Jiang Jinshuang didn't think much of it and went outside Huguo Temple.

The Empress Dowager naturally did not need to climb these steep stone steps.

She was being carried by servants in a sedan chair, steadily making her way up the mountain.

Jiang Biechen and Xia Yurong have both gone to accompany the Empress Dowager up the mountain and will not be there for a while.

Jiang Jinshuang arrived early and entered Huguo Temple, heading towards the main hall.

Outside the main hall of Huguo Temple, a huge ginkgo tree soars into the clouds.

It's not yet autumn, but the ginkgo leaves are as green as umbrellas, blocking out the sky and creating a scene resembling a fairyland in the clouds.

Jiang Jinshuang spotted the two people under the ginkgo tree at a glance.

An elderly-looking man, dressed in a kasaya, appeared to be Abbot Miaofeng of Huguo Temple.

another……

Jiang Jinshuang raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised: "Grand Preceptor, what are you doing here?"

It was Zhao Yun who returned.