Meng Yulan was stumped by the question.
She subconsciously assumed that Jiang Ruo was trying to get closer to Wen Heng because she wanted to reconcile with him.
But what if it isn't?
Could this matter have absolutely nothing to do with Wen Heng?
Ultimately, it's all because Jiang Ruo is too tight-lipped. After arriving, she did nothing but shower everyone with compliments before leaving.
Seeing that Meng Yulan was still frowning in thought, Yanran waved her hand and said, "Never mind, Aunt. Since she's the one who's been pursuing us, we'll find out her purpose sooner or later."
Meng Yulan nodded, but in reality, she had been keeping this matter in mind.
If it were truly a woman's issue, that would be one thing, but the problem is that it's also mixed up with a man's issue.
The issue of taking sides has intensified in the last two years.
The Third Princess and the Jiang Family —whose side are they choosing to side with?
This is what Meng Yulan is most worried about.
She didn't say anything in front of Yanran, but after Tang Baixin returned, she told her the whole story in detail, not daring to leave anything out.
Unexpectedly, Tang Baixin remained very calm.
He hoisted his daughter onto his shoulders, and amidst Little Tangyuan giggles, said, "I know about this."
"Um?"
Meng Yulan was stunned.
"I even helped with this."
Meng Yulan was even more confused.
"I found it strange that the Third Prince Consort suddenly invited me to drink, just two months ago, after that time I got so drunk."
Meng Yulan remembered.
"The third prince consort tricked me into revealing that he wanted to send a relative to the prince."
"But I heard from Yanran that Jiang Zhong is highly valued by the Prince. Why don't you just ask Jiang Zhong directly?"
"Because Jiang Zhong is loyal to the Prince, his claim that the Prince is willing to use people isn't very convincing," Tang Baixin to himself. "The Third Prince Consort is testing me again."
What exactly are they trying to do?
If she thought so highly of Wen Heng and went to such lengths to pave the way for him, why did she still agree to a divorce?
Tang Baixin to himself, "I suspect it's because the county princess is too spoiled, and her family wants to teach her a lesson."
When things got really bad, the third prince consort, Jiang Yi, wanted to kick Jiang Ruo out of the princess's residence, but Wen Heng stay.
Although it was definitely just for show, it shows that Wen Heng was being affirmed.
Meng Yulan asked, "So now the county princess knows she was wrong?"
She now understood why Jiang Ruo had come to her door to flatter Yanran.
Perhaps they want to maintain a good relationship so they can mend things in the future?
After all, her husband is currently serving under the Prince of Jin.
"Perhaps."
After thinking for a moment, Meng Yulan said, "I'd better go and tell Yanran."
Actually, Meng Yulan was very uneasy Yanran went back to the Prince's Mansion to live by herself, worried that Tang Baixin would blame her for not taking good care of her niece.
However, when Tang Baixin found out, she only said "That's fine too" and did not blame her.
"Don't move around, just have someone call her over."
Meng Yulan smiled and said reproachfully, "Why are you putting on airs like an elder? I was just thinking of going out for a walk, Sister Yuan, do you want to go find your older sister?"
Little Tangyuan sat on her father's shoulders, looking troubled.
She wants to play with her father, but she also wants to play with her older sister. It's so hard for her.
Looking at her daughter's blank and conflicted expression in the mirror, Tang Baixin couldn't help but burst out laughing, "Come on, Daddy will take Sister Yuan, and we'll escort Mother to find her sister, okay?"
With both a father and an older sister, Little Tangyuan was overjoyed.
After learning the truth, Yanran didn't say anything in front of her uncle and aunt, but she couldn't help but complain to Jiang'er behind her back.
"Oh no, I'm being watched."
Knowing that Jiang Ruo meant no harm and even needed her help, Yanran didn't feel any better.
After all, she couldn't accept Jiang Ruo's excessive flattery.
But no matter what she thought, Jiang Ruo would "bump into" her almost every day or two, no, almost every day.
In the end, Yanran had no choice but to give up.
She watched as Jiang Ruo struggled to climb onto the horse's back but couldn't manage it, and said, "Cousin, are you deliberately making things difficult for yourself?"
Jiang Ruo gave an awkward laugh, rubbing her hands which ached from gripping the saddle. Thinking of Wen Heng, she bit her lip and said, "I... I really have ridden horses before. It's just been a long time since I've ridden one, so I'm a little rusty..."
She's been pampered and spoiled since childhood; she's never experienced this kind of hardship.
But then again, Wen Heng has just arrived at the border town. If no one takes care of him, wouldn't he be bullied to death by those soldiers?
So what's a little hardship for her now, just to make Wen Heng's life better?
Yanran is actually very soft-hearted, especially towards silly girls like this.
She jumped off the horse. "Forget it, I don't want to ride anymore. Let's go get a drink of water!"
"Okay, okay," Jiang Ruo immediately agreed happily.
Then, perhaps realizing she had overreacted, she said sheepishly, "It's not that I don't like horseback riding, I'm just a little tired..."
Yanran rolled her eyes.
I don't know if you're tired, but you climbed for two hours and still couldn't get on the horse. The horse is really tired, and my heart is tired too.
"Cousin, this tea is delicious, I've never had it before..."
The sycophant is at it again!
Yanran said that she had met her nemesis.
Could this be a different kind of "revenge" from Consort De?
She was almost driven crazy by Jiang Ruo.
"This is fruit tea that my mother prepared for me; it's for the children."
Jiang Ruo said eagerly, "Your Highness is so kind."
Yanran: Please, can you use a different word?
This person is clearly like her; they didn't study hard either.
Every time Yanran looked at her, it was as if she saw her own future of being ignorant and useless, which made her even more heartbroken.
I'm at a loss for words to praise others; I really need to study harder.
When she got home tonight, she found the book, slept with it under her pillow, and wanted to smell the ink.
"Cousin," Yanran said frankly, "Tell me what you want to do, and I'll agree to it."
This sudden surprise left Jiang Ruo in disbelief. Her shimmering eyes were filled with astonishment, and her lips moved slightly, clearly taken aback.
"Well, it's nothing, actually..."
Yanran stood up and was about to leave.
Jiang Ruo quickly grabbed her sleeve. "Cousin, it's actually about my husband. I wanted to ask the Prince to look after him. He's very capable..."
Yanran: If you had read more books, you wouldn't be "very capable and competent".
For example, if it were her, she could at least say something like, "Having studied diligently for many years, I possess some talent and insight, and I hope Your Highness will give me a chance to try."
See? People always have to compare themselves to others.
Compared to this, Yanran felt much taller.
"Okay, sure, I agree." She said readily.
Jiang Ruo stood there, stunned.
Is there anything else?
Jiang Ruo shook her head, then nodded in a daze.
"Then you tell me."
"Well, I wanted to tell you about him and me. He really is a good person."
"You two are divorced, aren't you? Would you like to introduce him to me?" Yanran said. "I'm still young, I don't think about those things, thank you."