Amid the somber faces of everyone at the Jiang Residence, Jiang Yourning looked at the carriage that had long been prepared. She had barely taken two steps up before suddenly climbing back down.
"Father, Mother, Second Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother, I just remembered something I need to do. Wait for me a moment."
With that,
Jiang Yourning lifted her skirts and dashed back into the Jiang Residence, moving swiftly through the grounds before anyone could react.
Within minutes, she found Jiang Wanrong on a rockery in the rear garden, staring blankly at the fish swimming in the pond.
She sat down beside her.
"Fifth Sister."
Jiang Wanrong looked dazed, turning her head rather stiffly.
When her gaze landed on Jiang Yourning, the light in her eyes gradually gathered and sharpened again. She reached out to gently stroke Jiang Yourning's cheek, a tender smile touching her lips.
"What brings you here, Ningning? Aren't you supposed to be going to the palace to meet your family?"
"I'm about to go, but I wanted to show you something fun before I leave~"
Jiang Yourning wore a smile no different from her usual one.
Ah, with all those truths crashing down on her, my sister must be hurting right now, huh? I need to work harder and cheer her up.
But everyone seems a little too sad. My status is about to rise another notch. Who could stop me from going wherever I want in the future? Couldn't I come back to the Jiang Residence every day if I wanted?
Hearing her younger sister's thoughts, Jiang Wanrong's heart inexplicably softened a little more.
"Oh? What fun thing?"
"Watch closely, Sister. I'm only performing this once today!"
Jiang Yourning chuckled and raised her sleeve to cover her face.
The next instant, she flicked her