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The reason why Madame Jiang married her eldest daughter into the strict family of the Qing Liu family was probably because of their inseparable personality from Eldest Miss Jiang, who was knowledgeable about the affairs of the world!

If it was the Second Miss, she would definitely not have thought that she would have to arrange a young and beautiful bridal room with her husband, Qin Se and Ming Ming, to rope him in when she was unable to serve him. With this kind of personality, when it came to the Fang family, there would be an elder mother-in-law who would serve them, a husband and his children to serve them, and even relatives to entertain them. Second Miss Jiang would definitely pick up her sesame seeds and forget her watermelon.

Big Miss Jiang invited me to the outer room to have a cup of tea and instructed the girl to do the same for the people around her.

"Seeing that you're dressed so beautifully and your face is rosy, I can tell that you've had a good time these days!" Second Miss Jiang personally took the blue and white flower tray that the maidservant held in her hand and placed it between us. She leaned on my side.

Inside, there was a blissful cake covered in frosting sugar. It was a cute, orange and full of color. With a glance, one could tell it was the work of Lady Yu from the Lingxiang Workshop, located at the end of Hat Lane in Beijing.

I twisted it open with my hand and sure enough, the persimmon that had not dried completely took on a soft golden color.

It tasted exactly the same as I had in my previous life.

"Sitting at home, sister can taste all the delicious food in the capital. That's what you call 'living a good life'!"

Eldest Miss Jiang smiled faintly, the pride of a family of generals' daughter once again apparent on her face.

The two of us sat talking for a while, and then I got up and began to tell him that I had something to do at home. Big Miss Jiang smiled as she stood up, "I know your family still has some matters to attend to, so go back to work. We'll meet again next month when I return home." I hastily nodded with a smile and replied, "At that time, all you have to do is post a message to me. I will definitely come to get a glass of water and wine from Second Young Madam!" Big Miss Jiang also sent two mothers from her courtyard to accompany me back to the main courtyard. The ladies had already gone to the parlour, and before the banquet had even started, various snacks were already placed on the table. I smiled as I walked around in front of the ladies and drank a few cups of tea in place of wine before saying goodbye to Lady Jiang and prepared to go home.

"Grandmother and Mother are both ill. Being in charge of the family at such a young age is much better than our family!"

Madame Chiang took my hand and praised the ladies.

The various ladies boasted at once. There was also a lady of about seventeen or eighteen who did not know which family she belonged to who asked me with a smile, "I heard that Miss Yang has even opened a teahouse!"

"It's just a toy!"

I promised with my eyebrows lowered, not wanting to attract anyone's attention from the teahouse.

I just remembered that one time when our master brought back a bag of snacks to our eldest sister, it was from Miss Yang's teahouse. Inside, there was a white rice cake steamed so delicately that it looked like a rabbit. He could only sweat and say to Big Sis, "I'll buy it for you the next time Grandpa goes to tea with General Jiang," causing our Big Sis to hold her thighs and call out 'General Jiang' the moment she sees the Old Master. But we laughed for a long time!

I know what kind of dessert she was talking about. It was made from rice glutinous rice flour, elm powder, and fresh milk and eggs made from Mountain medicinal powder, with cinnabar on top. It was one of the most popular snacks in the capital in the past, and it would take four to five years for it to appear. Compared to the capital, Fringe City was a bit late for everything. Plus, the pastries were new to begin with, so it was natural that the supply would be short. Usually, he would make 30 boxes a day, but ten days ago, he had already been set up for a banquet. Shopkeeper Xiao was a smart person. He knew that even if he sold best, he would only make 30 boxes a day. The teahouse that used to be mainly about drinking tea was now being talked about with all sorts of snacks.

The woman who said this was around fifty years old, and her pair of long, drooping eyes appeared exceptionally fierce. She was the wife of Wei Zhen from Xuanzhou State, and was known for her valiant and astute personality. He had married the daughter of Yanzhou Huang family and was also a capable woman. Now, he was standing behind her mother-in-law and serving her with a smile. The 'big sister' she was referring to must be this Huang Family's daughter.

These words were very clever. They praised me for my good business and also praised General Jiang for his loyalty and righteousness. The guests were all happy!

"Aunty, please don't blame us. Masters could only do so much, and did not expect that they would actually be troubled!" Some other day, you must personally bring a cake to my door to apologize to sister for her displeasure! "

I smiled as I poured a cup of tea and offered it to her.

The ladies in the room all laughed when they saw me lower my stature. An older woman smiled at Madam Huang and said, "You can be considered to be formidable. Isn't this mountain higher than the previous one?"

Mrs Huang pursed her lips and smiled at me, looking very charming as she squinted her eyes.

"She can be considered smart!" "But how can you compare to this child?" said Mrs. Ding, who had taken my hand. If it wasn't for the fact that the fourth elder brother of our family was engaged, I really wouldn't want to part with this child! I wonder which family will be lucky enough to get married! "

Lady Jiang looked slightly pleased with herself. I couldn't help sighing to myself. If Madame Jiang despised my birth, then this marriage would be easier to stir up. Now, even Madame Jiang is extremely willing, so what could I do to escape from it?

Still teasing and teasing the other madams, Madame Jiang still sent Second Miss Jiang to escort me out. On the way, she kept staring at her lips, looking like a shameless dog.

"If you have something to say, say it!"

The last thing I wanted was for anyone to look at me with such longing eyes, and I felt a cold sweat on my spine.

"You … "Do you know why I didn't see my brother today?"

I knew she was going to mention that Jiang Ming!

"I don't know!" I gently caressed my sleeves and used the gold thread silver thread to embroider the maple leaf embroidery.

"Because my mother locked my brother in the house and wouldn't let him out!"

The expression on Second Miss Jiang's face looked as though she had suffered a great grievance. It didn't seem like her brother had been imprisoned, but rather that she had just escaped from a cage.

I couldn't help but applaud Lady Jiang in my heart!

With Jiang Ming's personality, he definitely came out to cause trouble for me. It would be better if I locked him up in my room and read and write.

"Oh!"

I replied indifferently. Even I could feel a smile on my face.

"You … "You …" Second Miss Jiang stared with her mouth agape, "My brother has been thinking about you all day! I even drew a picture for you and hung it on the wall of the house. Every day you look at it! How can you do this? How can you just say, "Oh, it's over!"

The little girl in front of me was so angry that her cheeks turned red, and she stomped her feet to stop me.

Then what else do I need?

Do I have to sigh at his sister and then go to visit you?

It was terrible to think of that scene!

"Bring me a good one for your brother. Tell him to thank him for helping me with the portrait, but it would be even better if it was given to me instead of hanging on his wall!"

I smiled as I helped Second Miss Jiang, who was taller than me, to tidy up her messy clothes. I patted her shoulders and walked out of the house, ready to board the carriage.

"Aren't you going to look at him?" Second Miss Jiang suddenly ran over and grabbed my shoulder.

I slipped and almost fell out of the car.

You really want me to go see him!

A female member of my family ran to his courtyard to see him, who was being grounded. I … Am I crazy! I didn't have enough time to dodge him.

I shook my head and gently said, "You also know that there are some matters in my family recently. I'm really busy. Why don't we talk about it next time?"

Next time? Who knows when the next time will be!

Perhaps it was because I said that Second Miss Jiang had given way to my family matters, or perhaps it was because I said that the next time I gave her hope, she would slowly let go and softly remind me, "Then I'll tell Big Brother that you must go next time. You must go next time!"

I smiled and nodded at her.

Second Miss Jiang is sincere, but Young Master Jiang is a smart person. Second Miss Jiang might not be able to see through my move, but Young Master Jiang will definitely see through it.

After getting on the carriage, Mother Song complained, "The Jiang family is also an official family, how could they raise such a daughter?"

Hearing this, my face couldn't help but turn cold as I reprimanded her in a stern voice, "Second Miss Jiang is truly a naive and lively person. It is truly rare to see such a person so free and at ease. Actually, mother, you can talk about it? "

The maidservants' mother Song could speak a few words without any harm, but if they had to criticize the young miss of another family, then it would be extremely inappropriate!

Mother Song knew she was in the wrong and didn't dare to say anything more. All the way there was only the sound of Green Bucker and me reciting the Jiang gift form.

"Take all the gold and jade pieces and put them in my grandmother's storeroom, and all the silk and cloth pieces in my storeroom. "Those fabrics are bright in color and can only be used as outer garments. When the outer garments come in and cut a few new clothes for my brothers, everyone will like it after seeing them."

The green bandit hurriedly agreed, and read it to me in the light of the carriage again, dividing up the items with a pen. The distribution was very proper. Arriving at home, the green robber got off the car and directed the women to divide up their belongings, while I led Song Ma back to my grandmother's courtyard.

He had wanted to pay his respects to his grandmother at her house and tell her about what had happened today, but he hadn't expected to find nothing. Not only was Grandmother not in the room, but even Aunt Chen was not there. After searching a few times, I found a group of young maidservants who were throwing sandbags behind Grandmother's house. I hastily asked, "Where are the Old Granny and Aunt Chen?"

"Madam is not feeling well, the Old Ancestor went to visit her!" I recognized Fifth as the one who had stood up and answered me.

It was no wonder that all of the grandma's and Aunt Chen's personal maidservants were not present. However, the people guarding the courtyard were still obediently staying at their original positions.

"Then do you know where Lan Li went?" I took some of the sugar out of my purse at my waist and gave it to her.

Wu`er waved her hand at me, indicating that she didn't want my sugar, then pointed to the direction of my mother's courtyard and said, "Sister Lan Li couldn't persuade the Old Ancestor. She called a sedan chair to accompany the Old Ancestor."

I was secretly glad that Lan Li had always been a sensible person.

I patted her head with a smile, gave her all the sugar in my bag, and hurried to my mother's yard with Mother Song in tow.

Along the way, I met the servants who were walking around in a neat and unhurried manner, which made me feel slightly relieved. Halfway through the journey, I met Chen Ping who was responsible for keeping the incense burning, and he pulled me along with a smile. I hastily cut her off with a smile. "Sister-in-law, don't be anxious. We'll talk about it in the afternoon." He brought Mama Song over the stone bridge and headed straight for his mother's yard.

Currently, née Wang, who was in charge of various small and large affairs in her mother's courtyard, was standing outside the courtyard. When she saw me, she hurriedly came over and whispered into my ear, "Miss, we will follow your instructions and guard the courtyard unwaveringly, it's just that …" "But …"

"But what?"

It was only when I said it that I realized it was too loud.

"But Madam did not want to come out. She only rubbed her neck!"

What?

Mother actually hung herself?

She had gone through countless hardships to finally get pregnant. Why would she commit suicide if she didn't take good care of herself?

"Then, madam, is she still …?"

Mother Wang repeatedly nodded. "Madam was crying and making a ruckus in the house, so this servant went to guard the door in case something happened. Then I heard a 'bang' and rushed in to relieve Madam."

Instead of quietly hanging himself, he wanted everyone to know about it. It seemed that he wasn't so disheartened that he wanted to use death to his heart. He was clearly upset that he was going to make a ruckus!

His mother had always been a little silly.

Since the husband's family had annulled her marriage, she had to cut her hair to be a sister-in-law. Since the sister-in-law wanted to have children and return to the family, she accompanied her. In order to give her husband a child, she didn't hesitate to give her niece to someone else as a concubine.

All they did was harm themselves and no one else, and they had not yet received the attention they deserved.

Lady Wang's face was pale as she explained once more, "Miss, we were all instructed by you to guard outside the courtyard and not allow others to enter or leave as they please, and did not easily talk to the people inside the courtyard. Later on, Miss Lan came and told us not to make any noise, and we also followed Miss Lan's instructions and only said that Lady Lan was not feeling well. Please come over, old lady, we did not see anything at all …"

It turned out that the silence was arranged by Lan Lan. No wonder everyone looked the same, the news had not leaked out.

Looks like it was a coincidence to leave Lan Lingyun behind today! Lan Ling had always been in charge of my family. In addition, her personality was very shrewd and imposing. Today's matter could only be limited to her mother's courtyard because of her usual methods of interacting with these mothers.

"This matter has nothing to do with you. You can arrange things outside, don't let those chatty people go out and gossip. If there's anyone who disobeys you, just tell Lan Li and let her handle it." I'll give you guys a reward after this matter is over! "

When Lady Wang saw that I did not quarrel with her over her mother's suicide, she was relieved and curtsied a little more respectfully than usual.

The atmosphere in my mother's courtyard was very tranquil and peaceful. The maidservants were still playing in groups of three to five as usual, and when they saw me coming in, they greeted me like a swarm of bees and ran away laughing. However, the further I went in, the heavier the atmosphere became.