When Jin Jingxiu heard Jiang Mengyue mention the Crown Prince, he became even more certain of what he had seen that day.
He took the deed from his sleeve and placed it on the table, saying, “This is the deed to this residence.”
Jiang Mengyue was completely confused and hadn’t reacted yet—why bring up the deed to this residence now? They were talking about the Crown Prince.
“Jingxiu…”
She thought Jin Jingxiu didn’t understand the entangled interests involved, so she walked over and took his hand.
“Jingxiu, this is a rare and precious opportunity. So many people want to attach themselves to the Crown Prince but never get the chance. Now, if the Jin family lends him a helping hand…”
Jin Jingxiu pulled his hand away.
Jiang Mengyue stood stunned, her eyes wide—Jin Jingxiu actually pulled away from her hand?
Jin Jingxiu said, “I’m giving you the deed to this residence. You can live here as long as you like, without needing to answer to anyone. Do with it as you please.”
This was the last thing he could do for her.
“Yue’er, I wish you happiness.”
Jiang Mengyue couldn’t believe it. She jerked her head up. “What do you mean by this?”
How could she not understand what Jin Jingshu meant now—suddenly giving her the deed, suddenly wishing her happiness—it was as if he was about to leave her.
How could this be possible?
She knew Jin Jingxiu’s thoughts best—he obeyed her in everything, like a dog she could summon at will.
As long as she coaxed him a little, Jin Jingxiu would soften.
Jiang Mengyue panicked a little. She had never seen Jin Jingxiu so unfamiliar, beyond her control. She pinched her thigh, eyes reddening, and looked at him pitifully.
“Jingxiu, what are you saying? Why are you suddenly giving me the deed? Why…”
“Do you not want me anymore?” Her eyes were misted with tears, on the verge of falling.
Jin Jingxiu didn’t say anything.
He had once been utterly devoted to Jiang Mengyue, only thinking that Yue’er was so pitiful—perhaps the most pitiful woman in the world. She was clearly so wonderful, so why did the Jin family treat her coldly?
Now that his head was a little clearer, he could sense something wasn’t right.
The one she admired was the Crown Prince. She was physically close with him and had met him privately several times.
But why did she still say those things to him?
He couldn’t quite figure it out.
Seeing that Jin Jingxiu didn’t respond or come to comfort her, Jiang Mengyue lowered her head. Tears slid down as she softly said, “Jingxiu, do you dislike me now too?”
“Fine, then I’ll leave. I won’t cause you any more trouble…”
As long as she said those words, Jin Jingxiu would definitely come rushing to comfort her.
But after waiting a long time, Jin Jingxiu still didn’t move.
Jiang Mengyue’s unease grew. She quietly lifted her eyes and glanced over—Jin Jingxiu was staring at her, without the slightest intention of comforting her.
Jin Jingxiu was shaken inside at this moment.
Only after regaining his senses did he realize—how could the person before him look so much like… a white lotus?
She already had the Crown Prince—so why was she still saying these things to him?
The hall fell silent for a moment; the atmosphere was awkward.
Jiang Mengyue gritted her teeth. She hadn’t expected Jin Jingxiu to be so hard to control. She turned away, wiped the tears from her eyes, and said, “I’ll leave now…”
“Wait.”
Jin Jingxiu called out to stop her.
Only then did Jiang Mengyue feel relieved. As expected, he could never bear to let her suffer.
Jiang Mengyue turned around, a smile curling at the corner of her lips.
“Yue’er, I’ve already given you the deed. This is your residence now. If anyone should leave, it’s me,” Jin Jingxiu said. He no longer wanted to stay here.
“Yue’er, I wish you and His Highness the Crown Prince happiness.”
After speaking, he was about to leave.
Jiang Mengyue stood dazed, her mind blank, as if struck by lightning.
What? What is he saying?
“Jingxiu…”
“Stop!” Jiang Mengyue ran over and grabbed Jin Jingxiu’s arm. “Jingxiu, what do you mean by this? You…”
“Yue’er, I’ve seen it all. Now I understand. I’m just a merchant—how could I dare to hope? So here, I wish you and His Highness the Crown Prince happiness.”
Jin Jingxiu has now let everything go.
“Jingxiu…” Jiang Mengyue’s face turned pale. He knew everything about her and the Crown Prince? How could that be… how did he find out?
She hurriedly said, “You’ve misunderstood. There’s nothing between me and the Crown Prince. I just…”
"You don't need to explain."
Jin Jingshu frowned. The flawless image Jiang Mengyue once had was now cracking bit by bit. Why was she entangled with two men? She already had the Crown Prince—why was she still trying to hold on to him?
Now that he thought about it, Jiang Mengyue had once been involved with a man from Xu Yuanqing’s household.
Jin Jingxiu shook off Jiang Mengyue’s hand and walked away quickly.
No matter how Jiang Mengyue called out to him, he didn’t respond.
Jiang Mengyue’s face turned pale, her body swayed, and she nearly collapsed.
Fortunately, the maid caught her just in time, or she would have collapsed to the ground.
“Miss… are you all right?” the maid asked worriedly.
Jiang Mengyue’s expression darkened, full of disbelief. “How could this happen…”
What on earth had happened? Things were out of her control. She used to think Jin Jingxiu was just a dog she could summon at will—but now, even he had become difficult to handle.
How could Jin Jingxiu possibly…
Jin Jingxiu’s indifference dealt her a heavy blow.
Her own dog suddenly stopped obeying—of course she was shocked.
Now the more pressing issue was that Jin Jingshu was no longer under her control. What about the Crown Prince’s matter? She had already promised to help him—but now that Jin Jingxiu refused, wouldn’t this matter…
Jiang Mengyue’s expression changed drastically.
Seeing Jiang Mengyue’s pale face, the maid couldn’t help but ask, “Miss, are you all right? Should I help you back to rest?”
Jiang Mengyue was already upset, and when she heard someone chattering beside her, she suddenly shoved the maid away.
"Shut up!"
Unable to vent her anger, she raised her hand and slapped the maid hard.
The maid fell to the ground, trembling with fear.
Jiang Mengyue’s face was pale as she wobbled back to her room, her heart a turbulent sea.
Why is everything going so wrong?
She went to see the Fourth Prince, but was thrown out by his guards. And now, even the matter she had been so confident about was coldly rejected by Jin Jingxiu...
She clearly had everything under control, knew what was going to happen—so why wasn’t anything going her way?
Where exactly did it go wrong?!
Jiang Mengyue was trembling all over, cold sweat breaking out along her spine, chills running from head to toe.
“No… this won’t do.”
She had to coax Jin Jingxiu—only he could lend the Crown Prince a helping hand.
Jiang Mengyue immediately sent someone to find out why Jin Jingxiu had gone to the marquis’s residence. If it wasn’t to propose to her—then why had he gone there so suddenly?
Not long after, the servant returned with the information.
The report said that Young Master Jin had gone to the marquis’s residence to express his thanks.
“Thank them?” Jiang Mengyue asked, puzzled.
The servant replied, “A few days ago, Young Master Jin nearly met with danger on the street. It was the marquis’s daughter who saved his life. Today, Young Master Jin brought generous gifts to thank her in person.”
Jiang Mengyue froze completely.
“Jiang Ning…”
Jiang Ning!
That wretch again!
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