Chapter 1143: The Princess Consort Whose Memories Were Altered (18)

In Shangguan Yi's eyes, Tang Jiao belonged to him. No one was allowed to take away what was his.

The closer something came to slipping through one's fingers, the more precious it naturally became.

As for Shangguan Jing, he simply couldn't let go because he had failed to obtain the woman he desired. As the saying went, what one cannot have is always the most tempting.

“Tomorrow, Imperial Brother will be bringing Consort Jiao to the residence.”

Upon learning that Tang Jiao would be visiting Prince Jing's Manor, Shangguan Jing was both delighted and nervous. Regardless of the reason for her visit, he couldn't suppress his excitement.

Originally, he had planned to stay the night in the palace. But after hearing the news, he immediately found an excuse with Shangguan Yi, saying that he wanted to return and accompany his Princess Consort. In truth, he intended to spend the entire night redecorating the manor.

“Princess Consort, His Majesty and Consort Jiao are both distinguished figures. There's still plenty of daylight left. Arrange everything in the residence. Replace every item that can be replaced with something finer and newer. Anything old, ugly, or unpleasant to look at—have it all changed.”

“Understood, Your Highness,” Tang Guo answered obediently, though inwardly she was mulling over the fact that Shangguan Yi and Tang Jiao would actually be coming to Prince Jing's Manor tomorrow.

This had never happened in the original plot.

According to the storyline, the sisters wouldn't meet until one year after their respective marriages, during the incident involving the memory exchange.

Could something have gone wrong somewhere?

So far, she hadn't changed anything connected to the plot. No matter how much she thought about it, she couldn't figure out the cause. It would be better to meet Tang Jiao tomorrow and see what happened.

“Very well. Go make the arrangements.”

The smile on Shangguan Jing's face was impossible to suppress. “Consort Jiao is your blood sister, so you should know her preferences, right? Arrange things according to what she likes. Spare no expense.”

With that, he hurried off, his excited appearance so obvious that it seemed he feared others might fail to notice.

The System snorted disdainfully.

Hmph, look at him acting so smug. Isn't all that money something our host earned in the first place? Idiot!

Tang Guo: “...”

Since when had her bucket learned to swear?

The sun had already dipped below the horizon and night was fast approaching. This idiot really was infuriating.

While the System continued muttering curses under its breath, Tang Guo had already gathered all the servants in the manor.

She repeated Shangguan Jing's instructions and immediately ordered everyone to begin working.

“Leave His Highness's courtyard for last,” she said first. “I noticed His Highness seemed occupied just now. Don't disturb him.”

“Yes, Princess Consort.”

None of the servants found anything odd about her instructions. Naturally, they wouldn't start with the prince's courtyard.

Besides, the Princess Consort had said that the prince was busy. It wouldn't be proper to interrupt him.

Moreover, when His Majesty and Consort Jiao arrived, they wouldn't pay much attention to the prince's residence.

On the contrary, the Princess Consort's courtyard deserved the most care. After all, she and Consort Jiao were sisters by blood.

Someone suggested this to Tang Guo, and she smiled faintly.

“Exactly. My younger sister and I have always been close. Since she's visiting the manor, she'll surely come to see me first. In that case, begin with my courtyard.”

“His Highness instructed that everything old, unsightly, or displeasing should be replaced. Consort Jiao is a person of noble status, and she must not be treated poorly. Arrange things as you see fit—there's no need to save money.”

Receiving their orders, some servants fetched cleaning tools and began sweeping and dusting. Others followed the steward to the storerooms, selecting exquisite ornaments and decorations.

Another group headed outside to purchase supplies.

When Prince Jing's Manor needed to buy something, what shopkeeper would dare keep his doors closed?

Handling such matters was hardly troublesome at all.