"How dare you speak like that, you little brat!" The grandmother angrily pointed a trembling finger at Jiang Chuwei.

Jiang Chuwei said, "Grandmother, I know you have a deep affection for my cousin's family, but I hope you can tell me if there's more to it than meets the eye. If it is as you say, I will be eternally grateful."

Seeing this, Grandmother's emotions softened slightly, and she sighed, "Alright, alright. There were indeed hidden circumstances surrounding what happened back then, but it involved your father's reputation, so I couldn't bring it up. Now that you've pressed me for details, I'll tell you."

Years ago, your father accidentally fell off a cliff, and it was your cousin's mother who risked her life to save him, but she herself was seriously injured and died shortly afterward.

Jiang Chuwei said, "How could my cousin's mother, a mere woman, possibly save my father, who is skilled in martial arts?"

Jiang Chuwei questioned him without holding back.

Over the years, my grandmother has brought this up quite a bit.

Seeing that Jiang Chuwei didn't believe her, the grandmother continued, "People should repay kindness. Whether you believe it or not, I'm worried about your cousin raising his daughter all alone. You should help him find someone who cares for him, so that I can hold my head high when I see his grandmother in the future."

Jiang Chuwei picked up the conversation: "What kind of person does Grandmother think should be chosen to match my cousin?"

"Of course, he should be from a noble family. It would be even better if he could marry a prince like you," Grandmother said without hesitation.

Jiang Chuwei rolled her eyes inwardly, thinking, "She's really overestimating herself: 'Does my cousin have someone she likes?'"

"She never leaves her home, so how could she possibly have someone she likes?"

Jiang Chuwei's eyes lit up, and an idea came to her. "Why not hold a poetry gathering and invite the talented men of the capital to participate? My cousin is very talented and will surely find kindred spirits among them."

According to her grandmother, her cousin was proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

Grandmother thought the plan was brilliant, "Let's do it your way. But you'll have to put in a lot of effort to prepare for the poetry gathering."

Jiang Chuwei smiled and said, "Grandmother, rest assured, your granddaughter will certainly live up to your expectations."

After saying that, Jiang Chuwei began to prepare for the poetry gathering.

A few days later, the poetry gathering was held as scheduled.

Talented individuals from all walks of life showcased their abilities, creating a vibrant and exciting spectacle.

Sister Li was absolutely ecstatic.

She had never seen so many talented young men before. Suddenly, his gaze fell on a scholar.

This scholar possessed a refined and elegant demeanor, and his mastery of poetry was extraordinary. His poem "Ode to the Plum Blossom" won the applause of the crowd.

Li Jie'er's heart stirred, and her eyes fell on the scholar.

Jiang Chuwei followed her gaze and saw that it was Gu Yunfei.

Jiang Chuwei: ...

Gu Yunfei looked at Jiang Chuwei.

Their eyes met, and Gu Yunfei's heart pounded. She must have recognized him.

Wen Xiuli blushed. He looked over; he had taken a liking to her.

Actually, the two were some distance from Gu Yunfei in the pavilion, and if you weren't familiar with them, you wouldn't be able to tell who they were at all.

Jiang Chuwei's face was ashen; she hadn't expected Gu Yunfei to be at the poetry gathering as well.

His current status is far beyond what his cousin could ever hope to reach.

Judging from the way my cousin looks at me, she's definitely taken a liking to me.

Actually, before the poetry gathering, my cousin looked down on the scholar.

Her goal was to marry into a wealthy and powerful family.

But judging from the current situation, she must have taken a liking to Gu Yunfei.

She originally wanted her cousin to give up.

The nobles and officials in the capital were not people she could possibly associate with.

That fifth-rank widower cousin was barely a good match for her, but unexpectedly, she didn't even look at him.

Jiang Chuwei originally wanted her to marry a scholar, hoping it would lead to a better future.

Jiang Chuwei said she would help her find a good husband, and only then did her cousin agree to hold the poetry gathering.

My cousin's family settled down at the Jiang residence.

They acted as if they were the masters.

Seeing them every day was truly a downer for Jiang Chuwei.

Jiang Zhongyong carefully arranged for them to settle in.

My cousin's family also acted like masters.

That morning, the guesthouse was in chaos again.

"Miss! My cousin beat up Uncle Gen from his yard and threw him out."

Xia Qi said indignantly.

She was also a servant, and the young lady treated her very well.

The masters of the General's Mansion were all kind-hearted.

Now, a cousin is actually acting like a tyrant in the general's mansion.

And the woman my cousin brought was also arrogant and domineering, treating this place as her own home, and constantly beating and scolding the servants.

Upon hearing Xia Qi's report, Jiang Ziwei pinched her brow in anger.

When Jiang Chuwei arrived at the guest courtyard, she saw Uncle Gen being thrown outside.

Jiang Chuwei's eyes were cold as she walked straight up to her cousin and questioned him about why he had beaten Uncle Gen. Her cousin, however, was not to be outdone and accused Uncle Gen of being lazy and disobedient.

Jiang Chuwei understood that her uncle was using this as an excuse to establish his authority.

Jiang Chuwei wouldn't tolerate that.

“Uncle! Uncle Gen is an old man from the General’s Mansion. Why did you hit him?” Jiang Chuwei said angrily.

“He’s just a servant, can’t I discipline him?” My uncle said, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"If you continue like this, leave the General's Mansion. This is not a place for you to run wild," Jiang Chuwei said angrily.

But to my surprise, my grandmother also came and made a scene in the yard.

"How can you be so vicious at such a young age? You can't even tolerate a guest. In the future, when you marry into the Prince Yu's mansion, you will also have to deal with people. If you don't understand human relationships at all, you will suffer."

This matter also alarmed the general and his wife.

Grandmother went on and on, and even the general, who always listened to her, couldn't help but retort to his mother: "My cousin has only been here a few days and he's already made a mess of the General's mansion. A relative like that living in the house is a menace."

Jiang Chuwei looked at her grandmother quietly without arguing. She knew that her grandmother had always favored her cousin's family, but this time she would never back down.

“Grandmother, my cousin’s family is causing trouble at the General’s Mansion. If word gets out, how will others view our General’s Mansion?” Jiang Chuwei said slowly. “As the eldest daughter of the General’s Mansion, I have a responsibility to protect the reputation of the General’s Mansion.”

Grandmother was speechless for a moment. She understood that Jiang Chuwei was right, but she still muttered unwillingly, "That shouldn't be so heartless."

"Heartless?" Jiang Chuwei sneered. "If I weren't heartless, the General's Mansion would probably be turned upside down by them."

After saying that, Jiang Chuwei turned and left, leaving her grandmother standing there fuming.

Jiang Chuwei returned to her room and pondered her next plan.

My cousin's family would be a menace if they stayed at the General's Mansion, but my father didn't dare to drive them away because of my grandmother.

Jiang Chuwei suddenly remembered, "What about my second brother?"

He's an expert at dealing with scoundrels and ruffians.