Chapter 121 Jiang Shiyue's thoughts were revealed
Jiang Shiyue's mind had long been on her cousin He Yuankang, so she didn't notice Old Madam Jiang's performance. Unexpectedly, she deliberately coughed twice and attracted everyone's attention.
Aunt Jiang Huaiyi turned back and said to Jiang Huaishan.
"Brother, I'll take mother back to rest first, and I'll come talk to you later."
"Okay, go ahead."
In order to scare his mother, Jiang Huaishan hadn't visited her for several days, so he still maintained this dignity at this moment. There was some resentment in the eyes of old lady Jiang, and finally, with the support of her daughter, she left.
The arrival of my aunt's family is good news for the Jiang family.
Jiang Shiyue wanted to perform better in front of her aunt, so she imitated her older sister Jiang Shiyuan in every move. However, Jiang Huaiyi had a sharp eye and could see through her thoughts at a glance, so she was flawless in everything she said and did.
After entering Tai'an Courtyard, Old Madam Jiang pulled her aside and started crying.
"You don't know how terrible it was when Zhang died. Your eldest brother hasn't come to see me these days. Do you think he's going to take it out on me? And about Ah Nian's marriage, from beginning to end, I didn't even do a single stitch. After all, it's our Jiang family marrying off their daughter, but you see, there's no place for us to take the lead here. Isn't it all controlled by the Wenyuan Marquis' Mansion?"
She hurriedly poured out all the "grievances" she had suffered these days, but Jiang Huaiyi knew what she meant, so he quickly comforted her.
"Mother, you are ill, who would dare to bother you? Besides, isn't it good to have some free time? It takes so much effort to arrange a marriage, why bother to fight for it? I mean, behind this marriage, the Wenyuan Marquis's Mansion has contributed the most. Regardless of the fact that they and the Pei family are originally relatives, even if they are not, the Wenyuan Marquis's Mansion coming forward to arrange it is also to raise An Nian's status. After she marries, she will suffer less grievances and be more valued by her husband's family. Isn't it the best of both worlds?"
After hearing this, Old Madam Jiang immediately shook off Jiang Huaiyi's hand and her face turned ugly. No one knew where her temper came from, but she suddenly started talking.
"You just came back and you're already speaking in their favor. I think you're a fool. You gave them such a good thing. Do you think Ah Nian will remember our Jiang family? Maybe he will just give it away."
Jiang Huaiyi was extremely helpless about Madam Jiang's childish words, but considering that his mother was still ill, he naturally couldn't say anything and could only continue to calm her emotions.
"Mother, you are talking nonsense. How could Ah Nian not remember our Jiang family? When outsiders mention her in the future, she will always be Miss Pei's Jiang. Can she change her surname after marrying someone?"
Old Madam Jiang mumbled a lot, but in the end she couldn't say much.
But she was still angry in her heart and was very dissatisfied with this. Seeing this, Jiang Shiyue found an opportunity and spoke in front of the two of them.
"Aunt, you don't know that since we came back, my elder sister has been living in the Wenyuan Marquis's mansion every other day. Old Madam Wang and the Marquis's wife there are not easy to get along with. Every time they see grandma, they rely on their status to say some unpleasant things. Although my elder sister is a good person, she can't stand such a long-term torment. Grandma is also afraid that one day she will forget that we are the Jiang family."
Her words helped Madam Jiang express her true thoughts.
Therefore, at this moment, Old Madam Jiang saw that she was really a lovely granddaughter, and she felt closer to her in her heart, but unfortunately Jiang Huaiyi did not respond to her.
When she received a letter from her brother saying that he wanted to help Xiaoyue from the second house find a suitable family, she was very excited to select them. Finally, she picked a few good ones and planned to discuss it together. But she didn't expect that in this short hour, she saw the ability of this little niece. She was a troublesome person. It was obviously her mother who was confused. Instead of helping to comfort her, she secretly complained here. It was really a bit unreasonable.
All of Zhang's problems were passed on to her children, so even though she was gone a long time ago, there are still many traces of her left in this yard. Thinking of this, Jiang Huaiyi's face didn't look good.
"Mother, you should worry less, so as not to aggravate your illness. If you really want to help with Ah Nian's marriage, you have to get better quickly to have a chance, so don't worry too much."
The words of comfort were repeated back and forth like the wheels of a carriage, but Jiang Huaiyi didn't know how much she had heard. When her eyes swept over Jiang Shiyue, there was a little more displeasure, but she didn't show it, so Jiang Shiyue was still pretending.
Listen to the time in the pavilion.
The first thing Jiang Shiyuan did after returning was to ask Liuhua to look through the things in the storehouse. Since she had accepted such an expensive gift from her aunt, she naturally had to give something back. However, good things like this were not common, so she could only divide it into three parts and give them to her aunt, uncle and cousin Yuankang who had come from afar, so as to avoid giving people any chance to talk about her.
Liuhua prepared everything quickly, and then listened to Jiang Shiyuan's instructions.
"You can deliver it in person, and take a look to see if there is anything missing, and fill it up. It's a rare opportunity for my aunt and her family to come, so you shouldn't let them feel wronged and depressed."
"Don't worry, young lady. I'll be there right away."
Liuhua's behavior was no different from that of the first-class maids in the Marquis' Mansion, so Jiang Shiyuan was very confident in her doing things.
Jiang Shishu standing by was also imitating her elder sister's way of dealing with people and things, so even though she didn't say anything, her brain didn't stop working, and she asked a question.
"Big sister, is it because you spoke up for the princesses that my aunt suddenly gave you such a generous gift today?"
When Jiang Shiyuan heard this, he smiled with relief.
"Third sister, you have come to your senses, but this is just one of my thoughts. Ever since I can remember, I have had a very good impression of my aunt. I did not expect her to suddenly give me a bracelet today, but since I have accepted it, I should also express my gratitude in return. Whether it is valuable or not is secondary. The most important thing is that there is a give and take."
Although Jiang Shishu didn't understand everything, she still nodded.
She knows very little about these social ways, so the more she can learn, the better.
Seeing that she was eager to learn, Jiang Shiyuan was not stingy and gave her some pointers.
"Whether they are close or not is not determined by blood relationship, but by attitude. Although my aunt and I haven't seen each other for many years, we still have a good impression of each other. I just mentioned it by chance in front of the princess this time, but it was also because their family was doing a good deed that I said a few words. Since ancient times, merchants are not as good as officials, but if you can get a relationship with the royal family, your business will be much easier to do, and it can be considered a help."
Jiang Shishu actually agreed with this statement. Judging from the current situation, his aunt's family was indeed worth helping.