The Rebirth of an Ill-Fated Consort (Chapters 1- 203)

Chapter 161 : Return of The White Lotus

Translated by : Minodayz & Irisu

Edited by : Anks & Ely

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The imperial decree from the Empress Dowager had come all of a sudden, almost like a precipitous clap of thunder. Everyone who had some form of relation to this matter had begun to postulate the rationale behind the Empress Dowager's actions. Some that were more forward thinking speculated that it was because of Xiao Shao's arrogance. The royal family's dignity would not tolerate such impudence indefinitely which was why the Empress Dowager had conferred Jiang Ruan to be married to him. To most people this might be considered as good news, but for a person labelled as a "rebel" like Xiao Shao, this was like being thrown a hot potato. But, continuing on, there were some who believed that this was the royal family's warning to Jinying Wang. And finally, there were still others with great foresight who had surmised that the Empress Dowager was in actual fact paving the way for Jinying Wang. If one were to consider that should Jiang Xin Zhi, who was at the frontlines, were to return victoriously, then the union between these two would be the confluence of influential families. Consequently, the imperial court of the Great Jin would find itself hard pressed against a strong and solid force.

However, the thoughts and machinations of the royal family were not that easy to fathom, and the Emperor's intentions were hard to predict. On the flip side, the young ladies of the Great Jin were essentially simple and pure. Most of them were feeling that it was such a shame for their handsome dashing Xiao Shao to end up marrying a mere Minister's daughter.

When the news eventually reached the Jiang fu, Hong Ying was speaking with Jiang Su Su.

Over time, Jiang Su Su had increasingly become more beautiful and elegant, with even an aura of exquisite elegance that contained a trace of faint seductiveness. Unlike Jiang Ruan's distinct features, which were charming and gorgeous, Jiang Su Su's charming beauty came from her comportment and gestures, as if she was a youthful madam who had been nourished with a sort of undeniable fragrance and charm. Even Fifth Yiniang, Hong Ying, who had been born in the brothel district, couldn't help but become slightly absent-minded when she looked at Jiang Su Su's expression.

"Fifth Yiniang?" Upon seeing how dazed Hong Ying was, Jiang Su Su's eyes revealed a trace of disdain but outwardly, she displayed a light smile as if she was a dewy white lotus flower that bloomed in the morning mist found in the mountains with its flower buds trembling and shaking- arousing one's desires.

At her light call, Hong Ying was aroused from her reverie and she could not help but feel a sliver of shock. Until now, she did not know what this Second Miss in the fu was doing everyday as she remained in her courtyard. Now that Jiang Chao's official position was rising steadily and he had once more regained Jiang Quan's trust, she could no longer make things difficult for Jiang Su Su. Furthermore, Jiang Quan had also made it clear- Hong Ying must get along with Jiang Su Su as it has always been. On the surface, living together in harmony. Except, now that Jiang Su Su had come to her courtyard for the first time, Hong Ying discovered that somehow, unexpectedly during this period of time, Jiang Su Su no longer had any traces of scarring on her face. On the contrary, it seemed as though she had become even more charming than before.

Jiang Quan had originally been blessed with good looks, so naturally, all of the sons and daughters in this Jiang fu had also inherited the good looks of the Jiang family. Currently, of Jiang family's three daughters, Jiang Ruan's appearance was brilliantly gorgeous and moving, Jiang Su Su's was pureness and elegance seemly entrenched into her bones, and although Jiang Dan's countenance was somewhat inferior to the others, she surpassed them in appearing purely fresh and lovable. It's just that, from the perspective of an experienced person like Hong Ying, even though all men say they love a woman like Jiang Su Su who seemed untouched by the embers of life; in truth, they always favoured those with brightly gorgeous appearances. Thus, Jiang Ruan's appearance was the best to be used to one's advantage to get what one desires at the least expense possible.