Chapter 253 Backstab Him

Marriage must be held in spring.

Spring is the time when heaven and earth come into contact, all things begin to grow, and yin and yang interact. [1]

It is the most suitable season for marriage.

Jiang Qiaoer got married two days later.

Jiang Miaomiao and her family returned to Taoxi Village two days in advance to help.

Liu Yu Niang had the house cleaned spotlessly, and the flowers, trees, vegetables and fruits in the backyard were lush and green.

Several big fat carps were jumping around and swimming happily in the tank.

There is also a big dog in the yard to guard the house.

The big dog, which had been barking non-stop, instantly became a docile little lamb after seeing the white wolf.

He huddled in the corner, not daring to make a sound.

When they heard that they were returning to the village, many people were waiting at the door early in the morning.

The aunts, uncles, and young wives of Taoxi Village came one after another.

"Boss Lu, we are all on your side."

"Boss Lu, we have discussed this with Village Chief Jiang. He will not agree to remove your name from the Jiang family tree. No one can replace you in the Jiang family."

"You are filial to your elders, you raise your children to be successful, and you benefit your neighbors. You are a rare and good daughter-in-law for the Jiang family. Why should Jiang Laoer divorce you?"

"Yes, it would be useless even if Jiang Lao Er came in person."

The voices of the villagers rose and fell in the yard.

Jiang Miaomiao and his sister leaned against the window and watched.

"Brother, you said it was mother who was divorced, not them, so why are they so excited?"

When Jiang Zifeng saw this scene, he quickly hugged his sister and hid in the house.

These aunts and sisters made him feel very uncomfortable, and he never took his eyes off them since he entered the village.

The little girls kept coming up to him.

Miaomiao is tall and Miaomiao is short, stuffing things into her sister's arms.

Jiang Miaomiao felt that these young ladies were a little too enthusiastic.

"A fish eats its bait and is caught by the string; a man eats his salary and is subject to his ruler[2]. The villagers' livelihoods still depend on A Niang, so they should follow A Niang's lead." Jiang Ziyan rubbed his sister's chubby little hands and spoke slowly.

Jiang Zifeng nodded.

He has read this book and this is the truth.

"But aren't they clamoring to remove A Niang's name from the family tree? Will that prevent A Niang from getting a divorce?"

Jiang Ziyan's pretty face curled up into a faint smile, and he said, "No, the villagers are worried that if Dad divorces his wife, he will take away all the properties under Mother's name, naturally including the bamboo shoot business in Taoxi Village. But only Mother can do this business. Yipinju only recognizes Mother."

"So, as long as they are not divorced, as long as the business in Qingshi Town is still under A Niang's name and A Niang is still managing it, divorce or remarriage is not a big deal to them. Protecting A Niang's interests is protecting their own interests."

Jiang Zifeng nodded.

I looked at my brother curiously, "You stay in the house reading books all day and never go out, how do you know so much?"

He had a feeling that his mother had predicted this day would come.

No wonder she's not in a hurry at all.

Jiang Ziyan: "...Of course...I read it in a book. Books are full of brilliant strategies and advice. Big brother, you should read more books in the future."

Jiang Zifeng nodded repeatedly, "Brother is right, it seems I need to study harder."

Jiang Miaomiao: ...

Isn’t this the explanation that mother gave when she was chatting with Xiuxiu?

It seems that the eldest brother is being severely controlled by the second brother again.

When Jiang Ziyan lowered his eyes, he saw Xiao Miaomiao looking at him with sparkling eyes.

He scratched the little guy's nose and said with a smile, "You too, it's time for enlightenment soon. I'll teach you how to read."

Jiang Miaomiao shook her head.

don't want.

She had just mastered the use of chopsticks, why was she already picking up a pen?

That's a brush, much more difficult to use than a pencil or pen.

It will be about the same in another year or two.

My mother said that she guaranteed that my father would not divorce his wife, but would divorce amicably, and there would be no changes in the bamboo shoot business in Qingshi Town.

Only then did the aunts and sisters in the courtyard return home with peace of mind.

I'm afraid their scumbag father who is far away in the capital would never dream that the biggest obstacle on his way to divorcing his wife would be these villagers.

Wang Qi rode back at full speed.

When Jiang Yunze saw that he came back by himself, he guessed that his son was probably disabled, and asked him about the divorce letter.

It didn’t work, so I tore it up.

And got the account book back.

He asked, "What is this?"

Wang Qi stammered, "It's...it's evidence that Miss Qi was in Jiangzhou, using Minister Qi's name to embezzle and accept bribes...forming a clique for personal gain."

"What? Corruption? Forming a clique for personal gain?" Jiang Yunze took the account book, which contained a letter from Lu Qingyao.

After reading the notebook, he stood there in shock.

He went to great lengths to marry this woman, thinking that she could gain a foothold in the court and rise to prominence through her father.

Unexpectedly, it became a stumbling block on his road to success.

The abandoned woman he exiled to Jiangzhou actually turned Qingshi Town into her base, and joined forces with her elder brothers and uncles who had watched him grow up to stab him in the back.

Ironic and ridiculous.

He sat back on the armchair dejectedly and asked Wang Qi, "How many of those accounts does she still have?"

"It should be a lot. Madam means that she agrees to divorce, but divorce is impossible. The Jiang family members also do not agree to divorce." Wang Qi said embarrassedly.

This time I went to Jiangzhou and met Mrs. Jiang.

In fact, he felt from the bottom of his heart that when it came to being the mistress of the house, Qi was far inferior to Lu.

Just look at what the daughter of the Qi family has done.

It brings disaster to the family and future generations, and is short-sighted.

Even if the Qi family can finally resolve the issue, it is still very frustrating.

"Manager Wang, Aunt Qi has returned to her parents' home. You should hand over the accounts to Minister Qi and pick up the mother and daughter home." Jiang Yunze had nothing to say about this.

It was the Qi family who forced him to divorce his wife and marry another, and it was also the Qi family girl who caused the trouble.

He can't be hit or scolded.

He could no longer count on the Qi family, so he would be thankful as long as his father-in-law didn't make things difficult for him in the court.

It is true that a higher-ranking official can crush a lower-ranking official.

Perhaps, it is more reliable to rely on King Chen than on this father-in-law.

Wang Qi left the house and rode straight to the Qi family. He first met with Minister Qi and reported the situation in Jiangzhou truthfully.

After hearing this, Minister Qi was so angry that he fell backwards.

He slammed the table and stood up, cursing loudly, "How ridiculous! Jiang Yunze is such a loser. He can't even manage his own people. What's the use of him? And Pei'er must have been held hostage by the Lu family. Why don't you send more people to raze the temple to the ground?"

He looked at Wang Qi and cursed, "As useless as your master."

Wang Qi: "...Sir, the Fourth Young Master said that if I force my way into the temple again, he will commit suicide."

He had every reason to believe that Jiang Zipei became a monk voluntarily.

He had never seen such a resolute look in the eyes of a child that old.

It feels like he can do what he says.

Minister Qi sneered, "Well, well, it's all in vain. He's just as ungrateful as his father."

He has always looked down on Jiang Yunze. If his daughter had not been reckless and lost her reputation, she would never have married him as a concubine.

Later, seeing that he was quite talented and obedient, her opinion changed slightly.

He didn't expect that he would be so hesitant about divorcing his wife and dragged it out for three years. How could he not be annoyed?

After receiving a scolding, Wang Qi went to pick up Qi's mother and daughter.

Before leaving, he saw the murderous look in Minister Qi's eyes, and thought that the man from Jiangzhou would be in trouble.

Note [1] Taken from Baihutongyi: Marriage

[2] From the Six Strategies: Literary Strategies and Literary Masters