She glanced at everyone and then said, "Great news! Immense wealth is coming to our Jiang family!"

"Oh dear, old woman, stop keeping me in suspense," Old Jiang said anxiously. "Who are you trying to drive me crazy?"

“Yes, Mother, please tell us quickly. We’re all so anxious,” Madam Hu chimed in.

After experiencing the feeling of being the center of attention, Grandma Jiang said, "Yesterday, didn't the second son go to town to sell eggs? He ran into his old friend, Liu Si."

Liu Si used to work in the town, and now he is the manager of a restaurant in the county seat.

Liu Si frowned, looking deep in thought. Upon inquiry, Liu Si explained that his employer was facing a tremendous problem. The employer had a younger sister who had tragically died of illness at the age of eleven or twelve. The employer's mother, devastated by the loss of her beloved daughter, had become mentally unstable, her condition deteriorating day by day. She cried and begged to see her daughter.

The landlord sought out many famous doctors to treat his mother, but all the doctors who treated her said that a mental illness requires a mental cure in order for the landlord's mother to recover.

So the landlord came up with a plan to "substitute a peach for a plum," finding a girl of similar age, appearance, and mannerisms to replace his sister when meeting his mother.

This was to heal his mother.

Jiang Jiang was somewhat stunned. "Grandma, but what does this news have to do with our family? Where is our immense wealth?"

Grandma Jiang glared at him, "You little rascal, I haven't finished speaking yet!"

She continued, "The owner had promised the managers of his dozen or so shops that if any of them could find a suitable girl, and his mother would be able to react to her, he would transfer her to the prefectural city and give her a large courtyard house there."

Liu Si had an idea, so he mentioned it to his second brother. Liu Si promised that whoever could solve his urgent problem would receive ten taels of silver, depending on whether the master's mother would react or whether it would have any effect.

Furthermore, they promised the other party one condition.

Jiang He nodded repeatedly, as if he understood. "Oh, I understand. But where can I find a suitable little sister? Are you referring to Aunt Zhuzhu? Hmm, that kind of girl isn't bad either. Maybe the master's mother will react when she sees her swollen eyes and rugged features. Grandma, you're so smart."

"Shut up, you brat!" Old Mrs. Jiang scolded him angrily.

Jiang Wanwan raised an eyebrow. "Second brother, you guessed wrong. Grandma was talking about me."

In an instant, Old Madam Jiang smiled so broadly her eyes disappeared. "Wan'er, you're so clever. You're the most suitable one for our family. Look at you, how pleasing your appearance is! Moreover, you grew up in the General's Mansion, and your manners are dignified and polite. You couldn't be more perfect."

"The second son said that if this matter can be accomplished, he will have Liu Si arrange a job for him in the county town. In this way, he can not only take care of Liu'er, but also reduce the burden on the family."

As you all know, Liu'er costs two taels of silver a month at Yuanshan Academy. If the second son doesn't find a way to earn money, our family probably won't be able to afford to send Liu'er to school. If Liu'er can't afford to go to school, our family will never have a chance to turn our lives around.”

"No, I disagree!" Jiang Xun was the first to object. "Grandma, why didn't you and Second Uncle mention this when my parents were still at home? Why did you and Second Uncle only bring it up now that my parents have gone to my maternal grandparents' house? In any case, we have to wait until my parents come back before we talk about it."

Jiang Xun had a feeling that something was amiss, and he felt that it was a scheme orchestrated by his grandmother and second uncle, which made him very uneasy.