As evening approached, the carriage stopped outside Little Rock.
Little Rock City is considered a second-level city in the Chen Kingdom. Although its scale is not as large as an imperial city like Panshi City, it is still much more prosperous and lively than Ling'an Town.
After getting off the carriage, Jiang Ruoxue looked at Jiang Cheng coldly and left without saying a word.
It was the coachman who came over to deliver the message.
He said that Jiang Ruoxue had some urgent matters that needed to be dealt with, and then asked Jiang Cheng to go to Panshi City on his own. He also told him that the admission time for Qingyang College would be three days later, and asked him not to waste time on the way. Finally, he left a sign and two hundred taels of silver notes for Jiang Cheng.
Finally, the driver also drove away.
He glanced at the sign in his hand. It was an engraved copper sign with the words Qingyang College on it. Jiang Cheng guessed that this should be his admission certificate, so he put it in his arms and kept it away.
Can't help but think to myself.
It's okay if Jiang Ruoxue leaves.
Although this woman is very beautiful, she is as boring as an iceberg.
During the break, Jiang Cheng tried to strike up a conversation several times, but the woman didn't give her any face, not even telling jokes, which made Jiang Cheng feel awkward.
"It's okay to leave, I'm more comfortable by myself."
Jiang Cheng shrugged, entered the city, and hailed a carriage. After getting on the carriage, he said, "Qin Shen General's Mansion."
He had never seen his parents since he was a child. He grew up alone in the Jiang family. Although he was the young master, he was also marginalized. The only relative he had was his mother's sister, his aunt.
My aunt has been married for many years and lives in Little Rock. I haven’t seen her for a long time and I just happened to go visit her today.
The carriage traveled through the market and soon reached its destination.
After Jiang Cheng bought some simple fruit cakes nearby, he walked into the Qin Mansion.
The Qin Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations today, the door was open, and people were coming in and out constantly. It was noisy inside, as if some happy event was being held.
Sure enough, as soon as I entered the mansion.
There was a banquet for guests in the courtyard, with dozens of tables set up.
Everyone was drinking and noisily walking around, but no one noticed Jiangcheng at all.
Jiang Cheng looked around and soon saw a beautiful middle-aged woman in her thirties in the corner. Her name was Hu Fengling, and she was Jiang Cheng's aunt.
"Small town!"
Hu Fengling also saw Jiang Cheng at the door, with a look of surprise on her face: "Come here quickly, let me see. I haven't seen you for half a year, and you have grown so much. How have you been at Jiang's house in the past six months?"
"Auntie." Jiang Cheng walked over with a smile.
At this time, a tall, middle-aged man in his early forties, wearing light armor, came over drunkenly to toast with a wine bowl.
This is Hu Fengling's husband, Xiaoshicheng Commander Qin Zhongwang.
That is, Jiang Cheng’s uncle.
"Hello, uncle." Jiang Cheng said calmly.
Qin Zhongwang frowned when he saw Jiang Cheng. He glanced at the fruit pastry in Jiang Cheng's hand, and couldn't help but show a bit of disdain on his face. Then he ignored Jiang Cheng at all, without even saying a word, and directly addressed everyone at the table.
Toast.
Jiang Cheng rolled his eyes and spat on the ground.
His relationship with Qin Zhongwang had never been very good, and he had known for a long time that he would be treated like this.
Qin Zhongwang was a local general and served in the army. He always had high aspirations, but his aunt was just a concubine and had not given birth to a son, so he never wanted to see his relatives.
In addition, Jiang Cheng was just a member of a small family branch with no future. He was said to be the young master, but in fact he couldn't stand on the stage at all. Qin Zhongwang looked down on him even more.
Hu Fengling looked a little embarrassed. She pulled Jiang Cheng aside and said, "Let's go! Lili happens to be at home, and she hasn't seen you for a long time."
"Lili still wants to practice! Why bother her?"
Qin Zhongwang finished the toast and turned around to glare at Hu Fengling, "We are so busy with weddings at home! Why don't you entertain the guests?"
Hu Fengling blushed and felt at a loss. Today was to celebrate Qin Zhongwang's son Qin Lie's admission to Qingyang College, and most of the people who came were from the principal's family. Why did Hu Fengling need a concubine to entertain her?!
He said so.
It's obvious that he deliberately embarrasses Jiang Cheng!
Jiang Cheng's face darkened.
I can’t stand it any longer!
I was about to say something to him.
At this time, the door of the inner hall practice room suddenly opened.
A girl with heavy makeup and enchanting clothes came out.
It was Jiang Cheng's cousin, Qin Lili.
"Who asked you to come out! Go back and practice!" Qin Zhongwang got angry and immediately walked over and scolded him.
"Zhao Mingzhe specially invited me over for his birthday, okay! I'll listen to you today! Do you want me to go or not?" Qin Lili was unconvinced, with no fear on her face, and asked with her hands crossed.
Qin Zhongwang was stunned for a moment and woke up from the wine.
Zhao Mingzhe is the only son of Fuyuan General Zhao Zheng. He was recommended to Qingyang College this year. He has strength and background. It can be said that his future is limitless. Moreover, offending the younger one is tantamount to offending me. His future promotion depends entirely on it.
A word from General Zhao!
"this……?"
"snort!"
Seeing that Qin Zhongwang was silent, Qin Lili snorted coldly and walked out as if she had won a battle.
"Lili——"
Hu Fengling was anxious and said to Jiang Cheng: "Xiaocheng, go and follow your cousin. Those people are not good people. I'm worried that something will happen."
"Okay! Don't worry!"
"I'll go take a look and I'll definitely bring Lili back!"
Hu Fengling is his only relative, and Jiang Cheng has no reason to refuse her request.
Then, he quickly followed out.
After leaving the door of the mansion, there was already a carriage waiting there. Qin Lili opened the door and got in. Before she could close the door, Jiang Cheng unexpectedly squeezed in as well.
The carriage is not big to begin with, so it is obviously a bit crowded to seat two people at once.
When Qin Lili saw her, she said, "Why are you following me? Get off!"
Although this cousin wears heavy makeup, it can be seen that she is indeed a beauty. She is not very young, but she is already quite slim and well-proportioned.
Jiang Cheng said calmly: "Your mother asked me to accompany you because she was afraid that you would suffer a loss!"
"I'm going to have a meal with my friends. What's wrong with celebrating my birthday?" Qin Lili frowned and pointed to the car door: "Get out of here."
Jiang Cheng remained unmoved and leaned directly in the carriage, closing his eyes and concentrating.
"...Okay! If you're not afraid of death, just go!" Qin Lili was too lazy to talk to Jiang Cheng and nodded, "There will be times when you will suffer losses!"
…
Noble place!
Food, accommodation and entertainment all in one package!
It is the most upscale and luxurious place in Little Rock.
The carriage stopped at the door, Qin Lili got off the car and walked inside.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Cheng also followed him closely, looking like he couldn't get rid of him no matter what.
Go up to the fourth floor and go straight to the largest private room, "Prince's First Class".
As soon as I entered the door, seventeen or eight boys and girls were chatting and joking inside, and the atmosphere was very lively!
As soon as Qin Lili entered the door, someone immediately whistled!
All the boys in the room couldn't help but their eyes lit up, and they were all impressed by Qin Lili's beauty. They said to themselves, no wonder Zhao Mingzhe had to go back to Little Rock City to do this. A woman of this level would probably be controlled by anyone who saw her.
Don't live there.
However, when Jiang Cheng appeared.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly froze!
No one thought that Qin Lili would bring a man here?!