"Your third brother's here? Shall we take the boat over and invite them aboard?"
After spotting Jiang Li, Chu Lange generously made the offer.
"None of the other boats have moved yet. Wouldn't it be a little improper for us to go first?"
Jiang Wanrong surveyed their surroundings and spoke softly.
Chu Lange waved a dismissive hand. "Is anyone in this whole crowd more distinguished than this princess? It's only right that my boat should move first."
And so.
Before long, a painted pleasure boat reached the gathering of men on the opposite shore.
With so many men there, it would hardly have been appropriate for three young ladies to face a crowd of unrelated men, so Yuan Ye went to invite them instead.
"Third Young Master Jiang, the princess invites you aboard. Your two younger sisters are on the boat as well."
Jiang Li froze, his hand trembling inside his sleeve.
He had only meant to sneak over for a look, but his two sisters had spotted him after all.
"In that case, I, Jiang San, shall accept rather than stand on ceremony."
Yuan Ye stepped aside, then addressed Zhao Yi as well. "The princess said that Young Master Zhao may also come aboard if he wishes."
"Me?"
Zhao Yi pointed at himself, looking somewhat surprised.
Still, he scampered aboard eagerly a moment later.
After all, boarding Princess Yongning's pleasure boat was not an opportunity just anyone could get.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
Jiang Li and Zhao Yi entered and bowed to Chu Lange.
Jiang Li glanced around, feeling uncomfortable no matter where he looked.
Unfortunately for him, Jiang Yourning was never afraid to stir up trouble.
"Third Brother, do you remember someone saying yesterday that boat outings were terribly boring, and that he was far too busy with official