The Empress’ Livestream

Chapter 760: Has The Lady Returned? (II)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

There was a little more admiration in Lady Qi’s expression now. She sincerely said, “Governor, you’re really not an ordinary woman.”

“I could say the same of you.”

Jiang Pengji lowered her eyelids and glanced at the pile of gifts, then she looked at the knife-carrying maids who were standing behind Lady Qi.

The livestream viewers were dumbfounded as they watched. Despite the screen separating them, they could still feel the somewhat weird atmosphere of the scene.

Yue Tong: What… Can anyone tell me the meaning behind Huang Song’s lolita wife’s actions? I feel how dumb I am right now. Say, if she wants to ridicule the host, she wouldn’t be causing any problems for the host by giving her rouge and jewelry. On the other hand, it feels weird if she’s trying to express her goodwill.

If these gifts were for other women, rouge, face powder, fabrics, and jewelry certainly wouldn’t give rise to such an intensely odd feeling.

However, even the slowest viewer felt that something was about giving these items to Jiang Pengji.

Rouge, face powder, fabrics, and jewelry… These were things that girls liked. They felt far removed from the host’s style.

Middle of the afternoon: Haha, maybe she’s jealous? Guys, think about how many times the host and Huang Song went to the brothels when they were out having fun together. Like a group of close brothers, they held young beauties in their arms while listening to music and watching dance performances. If I were Huang Song’s wife, I’d definitely feel uncomfortable. However, after seeing so much court and family intrigue, I feel that her gifts of rouge, face powder, and the like reflect her youth and liveliness.

Many people thought that this was just a young girl being jealous, which was not a big deal at all.

However, many viewers still held opposing views.

Shen Jia: I don’t agree that Huang Song’s wife is just being young and lively. She seems to be hot-headed and wilful, but in fact, she’s very shrewd. It’s not a simple matter of jealousy, she’s also provoking and probing the host. Who would allow their maids to carry knives when they are visiting someone else’s home to express their gratitude? As for the gifts given by Huang Song’s wife, there’d be nothing wrong with them if they were being given to other women. The host has said that they’re all good items. Can you say that there was no care put into selecting these gifts? But the problem is this —— the host is not an ordinary woman, so there is a strong sense of provocation by giving her rouge and face powder as a gift.

Old drivers’ cute alliance: I’ll give an inappropriate example. If Prime Minister Zhuge gave Sima Yi women’s clothing just before he got into battle formation, do you think that would be proper? In the same way, anyone with a discerning eye would know that giving the host rouge and face powder is not appropriate. They could be replaced with medicinal ingredients and precious stones, which are not particularly outstanding, but they wouldn’t be wrong either. Huang Song’s wife must know this, otherwise, she wouldn’t have been astonished and asked in reply ‘aren’t you angry?’, which showed that she did it on purpose.

It was deliberate?

The livestream viewers were stumped for words.

If not for others reminding them, they wouldn’t have noticed the detail of the maids carrying knives.

Indeed, why would someone arm themselves to the teeth when they were visiting someone to express their gratitude?

Most of the viewers were on the side of the host and wanted to protect Jiang Pengji’s interests. Their impression of Huang Song’s wife worsened a little.

Lady Qi shook her head in shame. She waved her hand and motioned for the four maids armed with knives to retreat.

After the maids stepped down, Lady Qi lifted her hand to remove the knife from her waist and pushed it forward a meter or so. It was now in a spot where she could not reach it.

“Governor, you flatter me. In your eyes, I must be a vulgar woman who only knows how to be jealous, right?”

Jiang Pengji watched her movements calmly.

“Why do you say that? If you only know how to get jealous, then the things that you gave me would have been pretty lousy. You could have just casually selected some ordinary items and the effect would have been even better. Since you dared to bring these to my door, you must be certain that you can not only achieve your goal, but escape unscathed.”

She clearly knew that Jiang Pengji could dismember someone with ivory writing tablets, but she’d still had the guts to come to her door and sound her out. This was something that could no longer be explained with her sheer audacity.

However, audacity did not mean recklessness. In Jiang Pengji’s opinion, this Lady Qi was quite the schemer.

The livestream viewers thought that Lady Qi was provoking her because of Huang Song, but Jiang Pengji didn’t think that was the case.

Lady Qi’s purpose in coming was to sound her out more than to provoke her. Her jealousy was just a convenient addition that she had brought along.

To say something absolute, no woman would dislike the gifts from Lady Qi.

If Jiang Pengji expressed that she liked the gifts very much, that would only show that she was an ordinary woman who liked colors.

A vain woman with a love for beauty was naturally easy to deal with because of this weakness.

Lady Qi would not have been surprised if she’d flown into a rage. This would show that Jiang Pengji’s achievements in the future would be limited. Even if she was already a provincial governor, she did not have sufficient vision and magnanimity because she was limited by her status as a woman. How far could she go in the future? This would be even more reassuring.

In the end, Jiang Pengji’s response was none of the above.

She wasn’t angry. She’d gladly accepted the gifts to pass them on to other beautiful women. She was recycling the gifts that were given to her so she could receive others’ favor.

Not only had she shown her tolerance and magnanimity, but she’d also helped Lady Qi to maintain face.

The more she behaved in this way, the less Lady Qi dared to treat her contemptuously That was why she’d ordered her maids to step down and had unfastened the knife at her waist. She wanted to show that she was willing to be on good terms now. She was sure that even if Jiang Pengji was a woman, she would not lose her advantages. Her future achievements would not stop at becoming the Governor of Wanzhou.

She was a formidable opponent for sure!

Lady Qi said, “Compared to my little games, Governor, your ambitions and appetites would cause one’s courage to diminish.”

Jiang Pengji spoke in declarative sentences. “These gifts were probably not prepared under Huang Song’s instructions.”

“Bogao didn’t know about this,” said Lady Qi. “This is a decision made solely by me. I hope that this will not affect the friendship between you and Bogao.”

“I guessed that that was the case. Even if Huang Bogao had the intention to sound me out, he wouldn’t have the guts to do it.”

Regardless of whether there would be a conflict with Huang Song in the future, at least he was still a friend who she could get along with.

Jiang Pengji smiled and teased, “Lady, you’re not worried anymore?”

Lady Qi twisted her scarf and rolled her eyes.

“I was a little worried before I came here, but now I’m not.” She smiled, ashamed. “I know that Bogao is not a very good catch, but I had a crush on him and now we’re married. Hence, in my eyes, he’s the best husband in the entire world. However, your vision and appetites are so different from those of women who fall in love in this world. If you’re a man, perhaps I would have a change of affections. You’re so outstanding that Bogao wouldn’t have caught my fancy. Also, I wouldn’t have let my imagination run away, thinking that Bogao can attract your interest.”

Jiang Pengji laughed involuntarily. “If he hears this, he will fight me to the death.”

She asked the maids outside to put away Lady Qi’s gifts.

Lady Qi asked her with great interest, “Governor, you said that you would pass on the gifts to another beautiful woman. I wonder who the lucky woman is.”

“In my opinion, all the women in this world are incomparable beauties. How could this be considered lucky? This is how things should be.”

Lady Qi listened and a smile spread across her face. She complained half-jokingly, “I feel it’s a pity that you’re a woman, but I’m also a little glad.”

“Why do you say that?”

“If you were a man, how lucky would the woman who had you cherishing and protecting her like a precious gemstone be? How sad would it be for those women who adore you but could never have you, Lady Qi?”

“Fortunately, you’re a woman.”

Jiang Pengji squinted her eyes and made a dig at Huang Song with evil intentions. “You can’t say that. I’m probably a nightmare for the men in the world. As men, their conduct and deeds can’t be compared to women who are more thoughtful and considerate. As husbands, they are a waste…”

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