Marriage of the Di Daughter

Chapter 16 Part 1: Younger Brother

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The sound from the commoners’ discussion wasn’t very clear, yet there was no need to listen well to be clear on what their discussion was about. Ji Shuran was also aware of what they were talking about at this time. She looked at Jiang Li, the latter smiled while looking back at her. Her expression docile, her appearance was sincere.

But in the end, she was different from the previous Jiang Li.

Jiang Li didn’t wait for Ji Shuran to continue talking and looked towards Jiang Yuan Bai who was still stunned in place and spoke: “Father, let’s go in.”

Jiang Yuan Bai snapped out of his daze and glanced at Ji Shuran. Then he nodded at Jiang Li: “Yes.” Taking the lead to step inside the residence.

Inside her sleeve, Ji Shuran’s fingers clenched and her fingernails dug into her palm. Jiang Yuan Bai’s glance clearly showed his dissatisfaction towards her. Before she could say anything else, Jiang Yuan Bai and Jiang Li had already walked inside the residence and she could only restrain herself, following inside with a smile on her face.

Jiang You Yao anxiously spoke: “Mother, you look at her…….”

“Shut up.” Ji Shuran warned in a low voice. She paused before opening her mouth: “Just now your father was already angered. Later when we arrive in the reception hall, don’t say anything, not even a word.”

Seeing that Ji Shuran’s expression didn’t seem to be pretending, Jiang You Yao was somewhat afraid. Even though she felt wronged and dissatisfied, she didn’t dare to reveal those feelings on her face.

Outside the door, Sun momo hesitated and twisted the handkerchief in her hands worriedly. On the contrary, Yu Xiang at the side felt like a stone had been lifted from her heart. Originally, Madam Liu left her by Jiang Li’s side, apart from looking after her at Mount Qingcheng, it was also in order for Jiang Li not to get bullied by wicked servants when she returned to the residence. A 14-15 years old girl who hadn’t returned home for several years wouldn’t have any deep affections with her father and in the hands of her stepmother, it could be assumed that it would be difficult to avoid hardship.

Who would have imagined, they had just arrived in Yanjing and hadn’t yet entered the Jiang family’s door, but Jiang Li had already firmly given Ji Shuran mother and daughter a loss. Jiang Li’s temper was not like what people expected. She was a witty girl, who actually did not tolerate and struck back in a proper manner.

Yu Xiang thought, it wouldn’t be so easy for Ji Shuran to make Jiang Li feel uncomfortable.

On the other end, Jiang Li was following Jiang Yuan Bai and approaching the Jiang family’s main house.

Jiang residence, perhaps owing to Jiang Yuan Bai’s position as the court’s Chief Assistant, exhibited a scholarly, clear and vigorous style. It wasn’t very lavish, instead the arrangement was rather sophisticated. The corridor, courtyard, pavilion and bridge, complete with flowers and plants in the corners, mostly used black and white color as their main point. Elegant and neat, yet it was wonderfully refined and skillful. Unique, naturally a lot of money had been spent. Compared to casually painting it in gold and silver, this way appeared much grander.

Jiang Li even noticed bamboo growing in one corner of the garden. It really gave the impression of an indifferent and hidden scholar.

Anyway, she wasn’t the real Jiang second miss. As she went inside the Jiang residence, what appeared in her eyes was completely unfamiliar. Jiang Li also did not intend to conceal her unfamiliarity in the Jiang residence. As she walked, she took in all the scenery as much as possible. This sight of her looking around was not missed by the eyes of the servants in the house. They right away felt this second miss indeed had stayed on the mountain for too long and couldn’t restrain herself when seeing riches and honor.

But falling into Jiang Yuan Bai’s eyes, this appearance made him felt completely disgusted. No matter how bad, she was his daughter from the first wife. Looking as if she came from a small family and not broad-minded, if she went out, it was the same as hitting Jiang family’s face.

Jiang Li did not disguise herself, but Tong’er actually walked extremely properly. In her mind, she kept thinking that she shouldn’t cause her master to lose face. So she deliberately put up an appearance of being used to the surroundings. Jiang Li felt funny as she looked at her.

Finally arriving at Wanfeng1Hall, two graceful servant girls stood at the doorway, one on the left and one on the right. Both dressed in light yellow daffodil skirts, both looking elegant and charming. Catching sight of Jiang Li and the rest walking in, the person on the left side smiled even before they were near and spoke: “Lord, Madam, Old Madam has been waiting for second miss to come home. Now it can be considered to have returned.”

Jiang Li glanced at the two girls. These two girls appearance showed riches and honor, their speech was also cordial. It could be assumed that they had quite a bit of face by the side of old madam. She immediately returned their smiles calmly.

The two servant girls were surprised. The second miss had not been here for many years. Now that she returned, naturally there were many rumors circulating around in the residence. But seeing the second miss with their own eyes, they only felt she was very pure and docile. She even gave a more comfortable feeling compared to the third miss.

Not at all a vulgar and rude girl.

With this opinion in their mind, the two servant girls no longer thought more. They invited the people to go inside with a smile.

Chapter 16 Part 2: Younger Brother

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It was the blistering summertime, yet inside the Jiang residence, there was not a bit of heat. Admittedly, it was due to the many plants and trees in the courtyard. At the same time, another unavoidable contribution was the ice cubes in the basement. Moreover, “Wan Feng” hall was somewhat cooler compared to outside the Jiang residence. As soon as one stepped inside, they would only feel as if they were in the third or fourth month. The temperature was just right, very comfortable.

 There were many people sitting inside the hall at this time. Seeing Jiang Li come in, all the people got up from their seats, except for the person sitting on a soft seat at the very center.

“Mother, Li-er had returned.” Jiang Yuan Bai faced the person sitting on the seat and cupped his hands in greeting.

The person sitting soon opened her mouth, and she spoke in a calm voice, neither anger or joy could be heard: “It’s good that you’ve returned. Second girl, come forward and let me look at you.”

In accordance to her words, Jiang Li stepped forward and slowly raised her head.

The age of the old madam on the seat seemed to be past 70 years old. Her head was full of grey hair, but not one hair was out of place and it was combed meticulously into a bun at the back of her head, looking very clean. She was wearing a light and loose green silk gown with a row of jade green buttons which added a bit of a luxurious impression. A face full of wrinkles, somewhat aged, but those pair of eyes was very deep and imposing.

This was a very quick-witted old madam. Even though she was at an advanced age, she still paid attention to her attire. Probably, she was strict towards herself as well as towards others. She didn’t seem to be too affectionate, yet sufficiently took the burden of carrying an official residence. An intelligent and courageous madam.

Thinking of it, Old Master Jiang passed away early. Before 40, Old Madam Jiang had already become a widow. It must had not been easy for the old madam to raise the chief assistant by herself.。

Jiang Li had already heard from Tong’er that the temperament of this Old Madam Jiang  was harsh, yet she handled affairs with fairness. After Ye Zhen Zhen passed away and Ji Shuran entered the door, Old Madam Jiang had never neglected Jiang Li. It was only after Jiang Li caused Ji Shuran to miscarry and lost the Jiang family’s di grandson that Old Madam Jiang  became disappointed with her. When Jiang Li was sent to Mount Qingcheng, Old Madam Jiang  didn’t say any words to obstruct.

In short, the current Jiang Li and Old Madam Jiang’s grandmother and granddaughter relationship could be said as thin and almost non existent.

Right at this time, suddenly the sound of messy footsteps could be heard from outside, along with a child’s young and tender shout: “Mother, grandmother!”

Jiang Li turned around and from the door, a female servant walked in. In her hands, she was holding a child wearing a small vest with golden threads, around five or six years old. He could be regarded as bright and adorable.

The child entered the door, he immediately struggled free from the servant’s hands and ran towards Old Madam Jiang . Old Madam Jiang busily told the momo at the side to support him. The child climbed onto Old Madam Jiang’s knee with familiarity and hugged Old Madam Jiang’s neck. Suddenly, he looked towards Jiang Li, afterwards, with a crisp voice he spoke: “Are you the bad person who killed my older brother?”

Older brother? Bad person?

When these words came out, the surrounding fell silent in an instant. Ji Shuran reprimanded: “Ji ge’er, don’t talk nonsense!”

That Ji ge’er’s mouth pressed into a line and he looked at Old Madam Jiang full of grievances.

Old Madam Jiang didn’t speak, Jiang Yuan Bai coughed softly and spoke to Jiang Li: “Li’er, this is your younger brother, Bing Ji.”

Jiang Bing Ji? Younger brother?

Jiang Li saw the child in the old madam’s embrace and noticed that Jiang You Yao raised the corner of her mouth, and she suddenly realized. 

For Old Madam Jiang to dote on the child so much, also calling Ji Shuran as “mother”, it seemed that the matter when the second Jiang miss harmed the fetus in the stepmother’s stomach and they said that the stepmother was unable to conceive anymore was false.  

And here in front, was precisely the Jiang family’s di grandson. After the matter, Ji Shuran got pregnant and gave birth to a son. Jiang You Yao’s blood related brother, Jiang Yuan Bai’s only son, Jiang Bing Ji. 

In that split second, Jiang Li was able to process a lot of things. 

It was no wonder that Jiang You Yao dared to brazenly grab Jiang second miss’ marriage. Due to the son that Ji Shuran had given birth to, they were able to stand firmly. Ye Zhen Zhen had completely become the past, and the first room been thoroughly replaced. 

This was being secure because they had a backing ah!