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

Chapter 101 : Rejecting The Marriage

Imperial Consort Chen didn't speak a word, instead she just looked at the Emperor with a pair of beautiful eyes covered with a layer of mist, seeming aggrieved and sad. It would cause anyone to feel distressed for her with just a glance.

Indeed, the Emperor asked, "Imperial Mother, why would you say this?

"Today, aijia wanted to reward Jiang family's eldest daughter. But what Imperial Consort Chen proposes isn't a reward but a robbery," Empress Dowager Yi De lightly replied. With some thorns in her words, she continued, "The Jiang family's eldest daughter is Deputy General Jiang's treasure, how could he bear to marry his sister out so early."

Jiang Xin Zhi was a little shocked, but also grateful to the Empress Dowager. Without caring about other things, he first stood and gave a deep salute to her. "Many thanks for Empress Dowager's understanding, it is true that this General doesn't wish to leave my sister's side too soon."

Sounds of sighing spread throughout the hall. No matter what Empress Dowager Yi De said, with her status, no one would dare protest. But Jiang Xin Zhi refuted the Emperor's most beloved consort when he only recently gained some merit. The siblings were acting so foolishly, it was ridiculous.

Naturally, Xia Yan felt delighted. She only wished that the two would keep offending Imperial Consort Chen until they aroused the Emperor's fury and would be punished to death. On the other hand, Jiang Su Su was slightly flushed. When she first heard that Imperial Consort Chen wanted to make Jiang Ruan Eighth Prince's consort, she almost fainted. She just couldn't figure out why such a gentle and elegant man would want someone like Jiang Ruan, who was vicious, cruel, and scheming, to be his princess consort. It was only when the Empress Dowager intervened that she slowly came back to herself.

Needless to say, Jiang Li was extremely jealous. She envied Jiang Ruan's luck and hated that she didn't have an elder brother who made great contributions to the state. Jiang Dan lowered her head and picked at her fingernails, seeming very nervous.

Zhao Guang had just lowered his heart from his throat when Jiang Xin Zhi's words shocked him again.

Guan Liang Han frowned, muttering, "This foolish brother! Covering for her like this, others would think she was his daughter."

Even the Emperor showed a hint of displeasure. It was true that Jiang Xin Zhi made achievements, and he also appreciated brave young men like him, but this didn't mean he could tolerate Jiang Xin Zhi's disrespect towards an imperial consort. If he didn't respect imperial power, then he couldn't stay in the imperial court no matter how great his talent.

It was in this tense atmosphere that Jiang Ruan watched Jiang Xin Zhi with a smile. No matter what happened, she would always have Jiang Xin Zhi by her side in this life. He would stay with her without reservations even if he had to turn against the entire world. He'd always protect her without hesitation.

When Jiang Xin Zhi saw that Jiang Ruan could still smile, he relaxed a bit.

Upon hearing Empress Dowager Yi De's words, Imperial Consort Chen laughed. "That's true, bengong actually forgot. It's just that, Deputy General Jiang, no matter how much you dote on her, there will be a day in the future when Eldest Jiang Miss will marry out, right?" She smiled at Jiang Ruan with a gaze as soft as Jiangnan's spring rain and as cold as the morning dew that slowly burrowed into people's hearts. She said, "Eldest Jiang Miss, don't you agree?"

"Ruan niang's status is low, and cannot compare to His Highness. This one is ashamed." Jiang Ruan lowered her head, and her tone was quite sincere.

Xuan Li didn't believe this act for a moment. How could Jiang Ruan be someone with low self-esteem? He also wondered why such a young girl would always have a hint of hostility towards him. Xuan Li considered himself a warm and sociable person with countless young ladies who admired his gentle jade-like countenance. Jiang Ruan was still young and shouldn't have understood matters between men and women, but then where else could the hostility have come from? He hadn't done anything wrong in front of Jiang Ruan before. Could it be because of Jiang Su Su?