The Double

However, at the moment... Jiang Li saw Jiang Yuyan, whose clothes were also newly made as commanded by Lord Jiang the Elder. The fabric was fresh, but the gold-inlaid cloud-shaped agate hairpin on her head was not a gift from Madam Jiang the Elder. The hairpin alone must have cost one hundred taels of silver, a significant expense for the third branch of the family.

Seeing Jiang Li staring blankly at herself, Jiang Yuyan timidly asked, "Second Sister, is there something wrong?"

"Nothing," Jiang Li smiled, "I just think the hairpin on Fourth Sister’s head looks very nice."

Lady Yang’s eyes shifted as she smiled first, "What are you talking about, Little Miss Li? You’ve seen all kinds of fine jewelry, I’m afraid you wouldn’t even take a second glance at Yu Yan’s hairpin."

Lord Jiang the Elder slightly frowned; Lady Yang’s words were clearly meant for her. Among all of Lord Jiang’s daughters, the third branch’s girls had the least impressive attire. But what did it matter? She never liked Jiang Yuanxing in the first place. Had it not been for Jiang Yuanxing’s mother meddling, there wouldn’t have been any misunderstanding between her and Lord Jiang the Elder. If the third branch was capable, they were naturally free to climb the social ladder, and she wouldn’t stop them. But without the ability, she wouldn’t support them either.

Jiang Li said with a smile, "While the hairpin may not be the finest, it matches Fourth Sister perfectly, which is why it caught my eye."

Jiang Yuyan blushed and lowered her head. Her appearance was not outstanding among the Jiang daughters, but when she dressed up, she could be considered delicate. Jiang Li’s praise had left her flustered.

As Lady Yang was about to say something else, Madam Jiang the Elder already turned to Jiang Li and said, "Little Miss Li, when are Old Master Ye the Third and Shijie coming?"

Jiang Li responded with a smile, "They should be arriving soon."

"Members of the Ye Family?" Jiang Youyao’s voice changed slightly, "Why would they come over?"