Gu An'an doesn't like to use her seniority to pressure people.

But aren't children who know a little manners more likable?

She didn't need to be polite to a young girl who kept saying "you."

Respect is mutual.

Leaving Jiang Qiaoqiao behind, Gu An'an went straight inside.

Jiang's sister-in-law and old lady were talking inside when they heard the commotion outside. However, they knew that Jiang Qiaoqiao was clever and wouldn't necessarily suffer a loss at Gu An'an's hands, so they didn't go out.

Seeing her daughter come in fuming, Sister-in-law Jiang realized she had been careless.

Her expression was not good. "What are you doing here?"

Gu An'an put down the snacks. "My older brother promised to talk to Master Zheng and ask if my children could go to school. I was thinking that the school would start classes after the New Year tomorrow, so I came to ask if my older brother had taken care of it."

Jiang Ersao was also there. Upon hearing this, she rolled her eyes and said, "You, as a mother, are incompetent. What right do you have to order your elder brother and sister-in-law around for help?"

She even made a new dress for her sister-in-law so that Xiaofei could go to school, and all Gu An'an did was give her a few pastries. Where in the world is there such a cheap deal?

Gu An'an looked at the indignant Jiang Ersao and said with a smile, "I think that you and the others are helping willingly. There is no such thing as me instructing them. What do you think, sister-in-law?"

Jiang's sister-in-law looked displeased, and Jiang Qiaoqiao, who was being held in her arms, felt even more resentful when she remembered being scolded earlier. "Mother..." How could you help them!

Not saying anything?

Gu An'an smiled and said, "Did I remember wrong? It seems my memory isn't very good as I get older. I'll have to ask Yi'er to help me think of it."

The name made Jiang's sister-in-law glance at it and look at Gu An'an with eyes full of hatred. "They are all our brothers. Yi'er and the others are also children of the Jiang family. Of course your eldest brother will take care of you."

Jiang Ersao was furious when she heard this.

To take care of.

I asked my elder brother to put in a good word for me with Master Zheng so that Xiaofei could go to school. Why didn't my elder brother show any favoritism to his own brother?

Is this bullying the second wife's family?

Gu An'an couldn't help but laugh when she saw Jiang's sister-in-law gritting her teeth as she said this. "That would really be a lot of trouble for you, brother and sister-in-law. When Yi'er passes the imperial examination, he will naturally thank his uncle and aunt for their care."

Jiang's wife gave a forced smile, "No need to be so polite among family."

This is really infuriating.

However, Master Zheng is known for his bad temper in the surrounding area, so you'll see what happens tomorrow!

Just wait and see.

Gu An'an did not linger there; after confirming the matter, she left.

But after the people walked away, Grandma Jiang waved to her daughter-in-law and granddaughter, saying, "I'm tired, you all go about your business."

Jiang Ersao left angrily, but when she reached the door, she suddenly remembered something and turned back.

"Xiaofei likes to eat snacks, and he's been asking me to buy him some, but I don't have any money in my pocket..."

Grandma Jiang glanced at it with disdain and said, "Take it away."

Like a triumphant general, Jiang Ersao took the bag of pastries away as if she were cleaning up a battlefield.

Jiang Qiaoqiao was furious. How could her second aunt get off so easily?

It was clearly her parents who helped with the matter.

Jiang's sister-in-law remained calm and said, "Then, Mother, you should rest well. Call me if you need anything."

After saying that, he left with his daughter.

Jiang Qiaoqiao was unwilling to accept it. "Mother, you are just too good-tempered. You just let yourself be bullied like this."

Even if they're separated, his family should still own half, so why should his second aunt take it all?

The Jiang family's old residence is a typical courtyard house. Apart from Old Mrs. Jiang who lives in the main room, the other two families occupy the east and west sides, where the sounds of chickens and dogs can be heard from one another.

Jiang's sister-in-law glanced at the closed door of the second son's house and chuckled, "It's just a few pastries, be careful not to eat too much and get an upset stomach."

Jiang Ersao, who was eating snacks, looked displeased when she heard this. Of course, she knew that the words were meant for her.

Through the door, the two sisters-in-law started fighting. "Oh, these snacks are really good. Xiao Fei, have some more. Don't let your third aunt's kindness go to waste."

Jiang Qiaoqiao stomped her feet in anger and stormed back to her room.

Jiang Yongshan came out of the house, glanced at his wife, and went into the main room.

Hearing footsteps, Grandma Jiang, who was lying in bed, looked a little impatient. "I'm tired. I don't want to talk right now."

Her daughters-in-law each had their own agendas, especially the youngest daughter-in-law, who was the most cunning.

Unfortunately, I've already fallen out with this person, so I can't count on them anymore.

Thinking of this, Grandma Jiang felt a terrible toothache.

"Mother is not feeling well. Should I go and fetch a doctor to take a look at you?"

The eldest son's voice startled Old Mrs. Jiang, and after a while, she slowly sat up. "You heard everything just now?"

The old house is only so big, and Gu An'an was deliberately shouting at the top of her lungs, how could she not hear it?

Jiang Yongshan looked at his mother and said, "My third brother has been out of contact for so many years, and these few children still have his blood in their veins. As his elder brother, I can't just sit idly by."

Grandma Jiang chuckled upon hearing this, "I've raised a good son."

These words were full of mockery, how could Jiang Yongshan not hear it?

But he didn't take it to heart.

“Mingyi has been smart since he was a child, but he has too many worries. Perhaps he will be able to think more openly after going to school. If he really becomes successful in the future, it will also bring honor to our Jiang family.” Jiang Yongshan completely ignored his mother’s mockery. “This can also be considered as me doing my part for this family.”

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