Chapter 680 - 210: Goodbye
The Yin siblings’ family banquet at the Jiang Family could be counted as a joyous occasion for both guests and hosts. The siblings were interesting speakers, full of both humor and propriety, and also very patient. It was no secret that The Late Emperor sending Zhaode General to the harsh, cold lands of the Northwest wasn’t considered a desirable assignment. However, when Jiang Yuanping inquired about their life in Yunzhong, neither sibling displayed a hint of resentment or discontent in their tone; instead, they spoke as if they relished their life, appearing quite content with their situation.
It’s rare to find people who can be content amidst adversity, and even rarer are those who can find joy in hardship. As Jiang Li observed the increasing satisfaction in the eyes of Madam Jiang the Elder and Lady Lu, she became increasingly silent.
Yin Zhili didn’t make any deliberate moves to get close to her, maintaining a friendly yet respectful distance, as though he was dealing with a friend, which made any potential displeasure difficult to foster. Jiang Li was familiar with this feeling, much like the way Ye Shijie and Wen Renyao behaved around her, or even, Yin Zhili was better at it, making it more comfortable for others.
But Jiang Li still understood the difference between a friend and a husband.
As evening approached and the Yin siblings prepared to take their leave, Jiang Li escorted them out. Upon her return to Night Wind Hall, only Madam Jiang the Elder and Lady Lu were present.
Madam Jiang the Elder gestured, "Tonger, come here."
Jiang Li walked inside.
She already knew what Madam Jiang the Elder wanted to discuss; the men had left the room, clearly because what they were about to discuss wasn’t meant for male ears.
Lady Lu looked at Jiang Li gleefully and asked, "Jiang Li, after meeting the Crown Prince today, he truly lives up to his reputation. Not only is he handsome, but he’s also gentle and courteous. He seems like a good child, right, Mother? What do you think?"
"The Prince of Xia County certainly knows how to raise his children well; this pair of siblings are both quite outstanding," Madam Jiang the Elder observed Jiang Li, "Tonger, what do you think of the Crown Prince?"