Chapter 39: A Gift for Su Xingyan (2)
Bo He’s eyes lit up immediately: "Miss, I’ll take you there!"
Mu Jin glanced at Bo He and was about to speak, but Han Jing stopped her: "Don’t worry, nothing will happen. Stay in the mansion, since Dongbao is still injured. If anything happens, you handle it."
Mu Jin had no choice but to reply: "Yes."
Still worried that Bo He might not be steady enough, she pulled her aside for careful instructions.
Su Yaogeng didn’t return until having lunch in the palace, and Han Jing didn’t disturb her afternoon nap, choosing to see her later in the afternoon.
Han Jing doesn’t have deep memories of the past, coupled with the previous Han Jing being quite confused and sensitive, she was somewhat insecure about her appearance, so there were many things she didn’t know. This actually made it convenient for the current Han Jing to ask questions without arousing suspicion.
Han Jing then clung to Su Yaogeng, asking many miscellaneous questions. She stayed until after dinner, then left to return to her own Chenyu Pavilion.
In the Princess Mansion, the largest courtyard is Hanguang Courtyard where Su Yaogeng lives, but the most beautiful is Chenyu Pavilion where Han Jing lives. The two courtyards are adjacent, just a quarter of an hour’s walk.
Today, Han Jing finally understood why her courtyard is named Chenyu Pavilion. When Han Jing first became aware, she learned that she looked different from others and was mocked, causing her to become somewhat withdrawn, not speaking all day. She once asked Su Yaogeng why others called her ugly. Su Yaogeng felt sorry for her daughter and said she’s not ugly at all; she’s the most beautiful girl in the world, as stunning as the beauties of folklore.
Little Han Jing didn’t believe it, so Su Yaogeng went to the palace to request an edict, letting the Emperor personally decree her as the County Master Chenyu, and ordered people to meticulously design the Chenyu Pavilion, gathering many beautiful fish in the pond to make little Han Jing believe she’s as beautiful as these lovely fishes.
Of course, the grown-up Han Jing knew Su Yaogeng was merely comforting her, but despite her willfulness, she understood Su Yaogeng’s protective intentions for her, so she never mentioned it, although she became increasingly eccentric and reclusive.
Now, Han Jing has become lively and bright again, no one is happier than Su Yaogeng.
When night fully descended, Han Jing had Mu Jin personally bring Han Yan over. Han Yan had been punished to kneel in the Buddhist Hall and copy scriptures for the past two days, suffering grievances, but she endured with the belief that if she enters Prince Ling Mansion, she will make Han Jing’s life miserable. Despite this, the torment left her looking pale, weak, and quite delicate.
Han Jing looked at the fragile Han Yan and nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, so enchanting that Su Xingyan will surely be tempted."
Han Yan looked at Han Jing cautiously: "What do you intend?"
Han Jing’s lips curved: "Naturally, helping you achieve your wish!"
Han Yan looked at Han Jing in surprise, deeply suspicious. The plan discussed with her mother was for Han Jing to send her into Prince Ling Mansion after she married Prince Ling to win him over. But she never expected Han Jing to act now! Just as the maid named Mu Jin came to take her, she couldn’t resist, not even having time to consult with her mother!