Chapter 1147: The Princess Consort Whose Memories Were Altered (22)

“Knowing Imperial Brother's temperament, if Consort Jiao wishes to leave the palace for some amusement, he would certainly grant her permission.”

“After meeting Consort Jiao today, Princess Consort, you may also invite her to visit Prince Jing's Manor more often.”

“Your Highness is right. This concubine had the same thought. If I can only see my younger sister once every year or two, I simply wouldn't be able to bear it.”

Joy immediately surged through Shangguan Jing's heart. If Tang Guo invited Jiao'er to the manor under the pretext of sisters reminiscing, then wouldn't he have the chance to see Jiao'er frequently?

With the favor Imperial Brother bestowed upon Jiao'er, he would surely agree.

As long as he outwardly behaved as though he no longer cared about Jiao'er, Imperial Brother would not become suspicious.

Nor did he intend to alert the enemy before achieving his goal. His Imperial Brother was no fool. If he revealed even the slightest hint, he feared he might never see Jiao'er again in this lifetime.

“This Prince understands the deep affection between you and Consort Jiao. When she comes to visit in the future, simply treat her well.”

“Thank you, Your Highness.”

Tang Guo thanked him gratefully on the surface, though out of the corner of her eye, she caught Shangguan Jing's excited expression and sneered inwardly.

What a beautifully calculated scheme.

Because they were discussing Tang Jiao, Shangguan Jing completely forgot about catching up on sleep.

As they talked, the conversation drifted to when Shangguan Yi and Tang Jiao would arrive at the manor.

Tang Guo secretly found it amusing. She wondered whether Shangguan Jing, who had slept less than two hours, felt sleepy.

This time, Shangguan Yi had brought only a few highly skilled guards with him. Riding in a low-profile carriage, they quietly arrived at the gates of Prince Jing's Manor.

As Tang Jiao was helped down from the carriage, she lifted her head and immediately saw the dignified and beautiful woman standing beside Shangguan Jing.

That face…

It truly looked exactly the same as her own.

Seeing the other woman was like looking into a mirror—like gazing upon another version of herself.

Maintaining her faint smile, Tang Guo followed Shangguan Jing in paying their respects, always carrying herself with perfect propriety.

Tang Jiao quickly recovered her senses and hurriedly resumed her carefully crafted persona. Releasing Shangguan Yi's hand happily, she ran over to Tang Guo and affectionately linked arms with her.

“Sister!”

Tang Jiao felt bitter inside.

This kind of character setting really was easy to break if she wasn't careful.

“Mhm.”

Tang Guo answered softly.

Maintaining appearances was effortless for her.

A trace of curiosity flashed through her eyes.

This Tang Jiao…

Something about her seemed slightly off.

“It seems Consort Jiao has truly missed Princess Jing terribly. Since that's the case, Princess Jing, I shall entrust Consort Jiao to your care.”

Naturally, Shangguan Yi had no intention of allowing Shangguan Jing and Consort Jiao to spend much time together. As he spoke, he subconsciously glanced at his younger brother.

Seeing Shangguan Jing wearing a completely indifferent expression and even nodding in agreement, Shangguan Yi relaxed.

“Princess Consort has also told this subject many times how much she misses Consort Jiao. Princess Consort, then you must take good care of Consort Jiao.”

Shangguan Yi secretly nodded.

It seemed his younger brother's heart had indeed been won over by this Princess Consort.

Such an outstanding woman—it was hardly strange that Shangguan Jing had fallen for her.

One purpose of this visit to Prince Jing's Manor was naturally to satisfy Consort Jiao's wishes.

The second…

Was to test Prince Jing and determine whether he had truly given up on Consort Jiao.

Since Consort Jiao was already his woman, he would never allow anyone else to covet her.

Not even his own blood brother.

Tang Jiao followed Tang Guo to her courtyard. Along the way, she observed this proper noble lady while sighing inwardly to her System.

As expected of a genuine young lady from an ancient aristocratic family. System, thank goodness I transmigrated into Tang Jiao. If I'd ended up in Tang Guo's body instead, I might as well just die. If that really happened, I'd probably have no choice but to pretend to have amnesia.