Later, in the 2nd year of the Jianshi Era, the news of Xie Xuanchen’s madness spread like the wind. Xie Xuanchen’s reputation crumbled to the ground. Everyone who mentioned Xie Xuanchen, no longer said his name in awe. Jiang Mingwei was also reminded by Jiang Honghao and Mrs. Jiang several times not to approach Xie Xuanchen, not to talk to Xie Xuanchen, or to even be involved with him.
He was like a monster, and she would die if she even dared to glance at him. Soon after, Jiang Mingwei escaped the marriage during the second year, and then she spent many long years in Beirong, after that, she was rebirthed in this life. After so many events, Xie Xuanchen almost disappeared from Jiang Mingwei’s memory, Jiang Mingwei could not even remember what Xie Xuanchen looked like anymore.
But she was caught off guard today, her frantically beating heart and her awe from that year suddenly overwhelmed her. Jiang Mingwei carefully looked at Xie Xuanchen. He was undoubtedly a lot skinnier than before, but he was still tall and beautiful, especially his eyes, which still carried the gaze of confidence and ruthlessness, that didn’t change one bit.
He was skinnier and taller compared to when he was fifteen years old, as if age hadn’t left any traces on him, and he still looked rather youthful. At the same time, his facial features were more defined, his jawline was more sharp, his eyebrows were fierce along with a sharp nose, his lips were pale, his complexion didn’t look as good either, but he had a sort of delicate beauty to him.
Jiang Mingwei never expected to see Xie Xuanchen again, as she also went through her timeline from her previous life, she had already determined that Xie Xuanchen was dead. Even if she saw him again, she expected to see a skinny and lifeless patient, or a shabby and incoherent lunatic.
In any case, it shouldn’t be the appearance before her, a skinny and sick noble man.
At this moment, Xie Xuanchen and Mu Mingtang were sitting side by side on the red sandalwood armchairs. Xie Xuanchen was wearing a black and purple robe, with a belt tied around it, it made him look even more slender and tall. Mu Mingtang, on the other hand, was wearing a white long skirt with a red top and a blue and purple robe, which was slightly lighter than Xie Xuanchen’s robe. The two sat together, as if they were a match made in heaven, and they looked indescribably coordinated.
Jiang Mingwei’s sudden surge of emotions disappeared. She watched as Mu Mingtang and Xie Xuanchen sat beside each other, they somehow looked dazzling in her eyes.
Mrs. Jiang was waiting for Jiang Mingwei to start the conversation. Jiang Mingwei was Princess Jin after all, and Mrs. Jiang was just a companion. Today’s spotlight should be on Jiang Mingwei. Mrs. Jiang waited for a long time, but Jiang Mingwei still didn’t speak. Mrs. Jiang frowned in her heart and glanced at Jiang Mingwei quietly. She noticed that Jiang Mingwei was looking at Xie Xuanchen, her expression seemed like she was in a daze.
Mrs. Jiang’s brows furrowed even more tightly. She couldn’t help but cough. After seeing everyone’s gaze fall on her, Mrs. Jiang smiled and said: “I didn’t expect that your majesty An would also be here. Excuse us for our lack of respect. How is your Highness’s health recently?”
Just as Jiang Mingwei was looking at Xie Xuanchen, Xie Xuanchen was also looking at her. He seemed slightly confused when he saw Jiang Mingwei, then he looked at Mu Mingtang and then at Jiang Mingwei again, his expression became more and more confused. Upon hearing Mrs. Jiang’s words, Xie Xuanchen shifted his gaze and glanced at Mrs. Jiang: “You are……”
Before Mu Mingtang headed out just now, she was worried that Xie Xuanchen would disrespect the guests. This just proves that she’s right about him. He was really such a person. Upon seeing Mrs. Jiang’s smile stiffen, Mu Mingtang quickly said: “This is the the Three Grand Minister, Jiang Honghao’s wife, and also Princess Jin’s mother.”
“Okay.” Xie Xuanchen nodded and said, “So it’s the Jiang family. I remember that the family who adopted the princess was also named Jiang?”
“Yes, it was my decision to adopt her.” Mrs. Jiang didn’t show her cold expression on her face, she smiled and said, “I have two daughters, my eldest daughter is Ming Wei, and my second daughter is Ming Tang. When you feel better, I’ll specially come to congratulate you, and also to visit Ming Tang.”
“Congratulate us?” Xie Xuanchen laughed and said, “You can just come to visit the princess, there’s no need to congratulate us. I heard that the Jiang family adopted Mingtang because Mingtang and your eldest daughter looked alike?”