Chapter 9 Grandmother Protects Grandchildren
Her cousin Xiang saw her embarrassment and nervousness, so she approached her kindly, took her hand and asked a question.

"Who is this girl? I have never seen her before."

Only then did Old Lady Wang withdraw her gaze from Jiang Shiyuan and glanced sideways, feeling a sense of familiarity.

"Isn't she your third sister?"

"Grandma is really amazing. She can tell the truth at a glance."

When her name was called, Jiang Shishu naturally had to step forward and pay her respects. She was not the eldest sister, but a blood relative to this family. To be honest, she was just here to benefit from the favor, so she did not dare to show any arrogance.

"Shi Shu of the Jiang family has met the old lady, the marquis' wife, and the eldest young master's wife."

"Since you are An Nian's third sister, you don't need to be so formal as to use these common names. Just call us grandmother, aunt, and cousin-in-law, just like her."

The one who spoke was Aunt Pei. She was the type of person who didn't care about these empty formalities. It was rare that her niece brought a girl here, so she must have a good relationship with her. Therefore, she was much kinder and more patient to her than to the second Miss Jiang.

"Shi Shu doesn't dare."

But her good intentions were rejected. When she looked over and saw that she was still keeping her head down and pleasing to the eye, Aunt Pei said no more. After all, she still liked people with cheerful and generous temperaments. Such blind humility did not win her any good.

Jiang Shiyuan saw the smile on her aunt's lips fade, and her heart was as clear as a pool of water. She knew that her third sister's temper did not get along well with her aunt, but temper was not something that could be changed with just a few words, so she did not mention it any more.

After helping the old lady sit down, she saw the maids Huamei and Yingge, with whom she had just chatted, bring tea and place it next to Jiang Shiyuan and Jiang Shishu.

Jiang Shishu sat down on the last sandalwood armchair with carved peaches on it, with his back straight. His mind was filled with the warning from his aunt before he left the house not to cause trouble, so he was very cautious.

Take your seat.

Old Madam Wang held Jiang Shiyuan's hand and refused to let go. She asked with a serious look of worry on her face.

"How was it? Did you have a good time going back this time?"

"Okay, all is well. Daddy loves his daughter, and you know that."

"Humph, he still loves you. He didn't say a few harsh words when his daughter's marriage was replaced by someone else. If your aunt hadn't come to your house and scolded you, I'm afraid they would think you were someone who could be bullied! Don't worry, if you dare to do it again, your grandmother will go to the Jiang family to see what kind of shabby people dare to bully you like this!"

Old Madam Wang's scolding was very harsh, and she didn't care about the long-standing relationship between the two families at all. Jiang Shiyuan could even imagine that if his father Jiang Huaishan came in front of the old lady, he would be scolded even more harshly.

Seeing this, Jiang Shiyuan also looked helpless.

But she also understood that her grandmother loved her to the core and that was why she said such words, so she continued to comfort her.

"Grandmother, please don't be angry. The last time the imperial physician came, he told you to take good care of yourself and not to worry too much. Daddy has his own way and can't do anything about it. Grandmother is too filial to be married, so he can only let it go. But my granddaughter doesn't want to get married, so I agreed to cancel the engagement. Besides, didn't my aunt mention it? If you want to find a good one for your granddaughter, you can't just marry one person from Prince Chun's Mansion in Xijing City. It's not worth it to get angry with yourself over these nonsense things."

Every word of her consolation touched Madam Wang's heart, and even her aunt Pei, who was also a little angry, suppressed her anger. "Ah Nian is right. It's better not to marry into such a family that cannot be trusted. Madam, please be patient. I will look for a daughter-in-law carefully. This time, I will choose the best one, so that she can match our Ah Nian!"

"Okay, if you're chosen this time, call him over to me. The man who wants to be my grandson-in-law must be top-notch in everything!"

"Okay, my daughter-in-law knows."

The relationship between the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law has always been harmonious, so when they talk, they are not as polite as other families. Instead, they are like mother and daughter, which makes Jiang Shishu very envious.

No wonder the eldest lady was so kind and virtuous, and the eldest sister was so dazzling and charming. It was really a blessing to grow up in such a family. Thinking of the life she and her aunt lived at home, she couldn't help feeling a little self-pity. But before she had time to think about it, she heard a voice from outside.

"Madam, the Marquis sent someone to say that the food has been prepared in the hall, and he wanted to ask if you could move over there."

"It's getting late. Are you hungry? Grandma specially asked the cook to make your favorite dishes. Eat more this time. I see that your face seems a little thinner."

Old Madam Wang looked at her only granddaughter with heartache.

She had been married to the old marquis for many years and had only two sons and one daughter, one of whom died when she was a child. Therefore, she took great care of both the boy and the girl. Who knew that the daughter was also gone? Of course, she could only transfer all her love to Jiang Shiyuan.

When the weather was cold, she would send a lamb blanket; when the weather was hot, she would send a cool jade mat. She had never said a harsh word to her in normal times, and she was pampered by her side every day. Suddenly, he left after more than a month, so the old lady was naturally reluctant to let her go.

Jiang Shiyuan was also a good-tempered person. After helping the old lady up, he said something.

"Okay, then how about eating more later, like grandma, and having a big bowl?"

With just a few words, Jiang Shiyuan made Old Madam Wang laugh. His aunt Pei supported the other side of the old lady, and then they went out together.

Cousin-in-law Xiang walked to the side of Jiang Shishu and spoke gently and calmly.

"Don't be too reserved, Third Miss. The elders in this mansion are all kind. Grandmother is loving and kind, mother-in-law is straightforward. You will meet a few cousins ​​later. They are also very lively. You will know when you see them."

"Thank you for the reminder, Madam. Shi Shu now knows."

Seeing that she was strict and well-behaved, cousin Xiang had a different idea from her mother-in-law Pei. After seeing many young ladies with flamboyant personalities from wealthy families, she liked this humble and gentle girl more.

That's why he went up to remind her, and then took her to the flower hall.

The mansion was magnificent. To get from the main courtyard to the flower hall, one had to go around the corridors that went through the mountains. Jiang Shishu was already very nervous when he came here, and now as he was walking down, he took a few extra glances at the scenery inside the mansion, which was extremely beautiful.

The flower hall is located on a waterside pavilion surrounded by sparse trees. Looking out from the hall, one is facing a grove of fir trees with fluttering red leaves. As they walk, cousin-in-law Xiang is talking to Jiang Shishu.

"It's not autumn yet, so the fir forest is still green. When it's time to eat autumn crabs, let Anian bring you over. We can enjoy the red leaves while drinking crab wine. It's a unique experience."