Chapter 26
Jiang Yuxing leaned against the door frame with both heads, revealing half of his face. He peeked inside with his round eyes, searching for the figure of Jiang Zhaoli.
Jiang Zhaoli was busy sorting out the books on the table and putting them on the bookshelf. When he saw this scene, he couldn't help laughing: "Why are you like a thief? Why don't you come in?"
Jiang Yuxing then happily crossed the threshold, trotted to Jiang Zhaoli, lifted her skirt and sat down, pouting to defend herself: "I'm not afraid that my brother-in-law is here and will disturb the peace of my second sister and brother-in-law."
Jiang Zhaoli was angry and nodded her head: "You are so talkative."
Jiang Yuxing chuckled, put his arms on the table, held his head with both hands, looked at Jiang Zhaoli eagerly, and said mysteriously: "Second sister, do you know, I heard something recently."
Jiang Zhaoli: "What's the matter?"
Maybe her third sister heard some interesting rumors from somewhere and came to entertain her.
Jiang Yuxing stretched his head forward, propped his hands on the table, and leaned forward with his whole body. He whispered, "Second sister, I heard from mother that Wen Qiushui suddenly fell behind the rockery a few days ago, and there was a knife mark on his neck."
"Mother said that Wen Qiushui was unwilling to marry a young servant and was so ashamed and angry that she committed suicide."
Jiang Zhaoli paused and looked up: "Suicide? Impossible."
If Wen Qiu Shui could commit suicide, then he would really have changed his character.
Suddenly I remembered that I met Wang Tiezhu sneaking around in the rockery in the yard yesterday. After being discovered by her, he said he wanted to get medicine for Wen Qiu Shui.
Jiang Yuxing tapped the table and glared, "It's true. I heard that she was holding a dagger in her hand when she fainted. It was a passing maid who saved her in time, so she didn't bleed to death. When Wang Tiezhu found out, he beat her up and locked her in the house, fearing that she would commit suicide again."
Jiang Zhaoli frowned: "Why is there a dagger with her?"
Jiang Yuxing shook his head in confusion, then said with regret: "I don't know about that. Maybe Wen Qiushui was not satisfied with her current life and wanted to commit suicide. Wang Tiezhu is ugly and greedy, so it's no wonder she wanted to commit suicide. It's a pity that she didn't die."
Jiang Zhaoli shook his head helplessly, tapped her forehead lightly, and said angrily: "How can you be so gossipy, little kid? You know everything so clearly?"
Jiang Yuxing groaned, immediately covered her head, and retorted dissatisfiedly: "Gossiping is human nature. I am just letting my nature go. What's wrong with that? I saw that Second Sister was listening very seriously just now. She only lectured me after I finished speaking. If Second Sister really didn't want to listen, she would have stopped me just now."
She stood up suddenly, looking very proud: "I knew that my second sister would be very happy to hear this news. After I heard about it, I came to find my second sister without stopping."
"Okay, second sister, just be happy first. I'll tell you if there's anything later. I'm going to go back first. I haven't finished reviewing the homework that the teacher left for me. If mother finds out that I'm missing, she'll get angry again."
Jiang Zhaoli: "Okay, walk back quietly. Don't run this time. The ground is covered with blue bricks. It won't be fun if you fall."
Jiang Yuxing nodded and agreed repeatedly.
When he came to the door and met Yin Su, Jiang Yuxing stopped and called out politely, "Hello, brother-in-law."
Yin Su nodded slightly.
Suddenly, Jiang Yuxing seemed to have discovered something extraordinary. He stared at the plate in Yin Su's hand with joy in his eyes: "Did my brother-in-law personally cook for my second sister?"
Yin Su nodded and smiled faintly: "Yes, if the Third Miss doesn't mind, you can have dinner with us."
Jiang Yuxing's eyes lit up: "Really? My brother-in-law and my second sister have a really good relationship. Although I am young, I can see that my second sister likes my brother-in-law very much."
Yin Su was stunned and subconsciously looked at Jiang Zhaoli. He raised his eyebrows and chuckled.
Jiang Zhaoli was startled, and pretended to be serious: "Jiang Yuxing, do you still want to review your homework? Do you need me to take you to find Second Aunt?"
Jiang Yuxing stuck out her tongue and ran away. Unexpectedly, halfway through her run, she turned back by herself. She looked at Yin Su expectantly and asked seriously, "Brother-in-law, are you and my second sister married now?"
Yin Su didn't know what she was going to say. He hesitated for a moment and nodded.
The smile in Jiang Yuxing's eyes became more and more obvious, full of joy: "That's great, then I will soon have a little sister or brother."
After that, he sighed and said like a little adult: "I am finally not the youngest in this family anymore."
Jiang Zhaoli was shocked...
Before she could open her mouth to scold her, Jiang Yuxing seemed to have predicted what she would say and slipped away, and she was nowhere to be found.
This girl.
You have to make the atmosphere so awkward...
Jiang Zhaoli secretly glanced at Yin Su, and saw that he was still serving dishes at the Eight Immortals Table without changing his expression. He immediately felt relieved. It seemed that he didn't take his third sister's words to heart. That was good. Thinking of this, the blush on his face gradually faded.
Before she could breathe a sigh of relief, Chun Tao continued, "The third girl is so innocent and always speaks like this."
"I think what the Third Miss said makes sense."
"It is indeed time for the girl to have a little master or little lady."
Jiang Zhaoli: “…”
Her face suddenly flushed, "Stop talking!" She coughed twice, interrupting Chuntao's endless words: "Chuntao, go down and see if the nanny needs any help. You don't have to stay with me."
Chun Tao was startled, Fu Li: "Yes."
Jiang Zhaoli breathed a sigh of relief and looked in the direction of Yin Su.
His posture was as tall as a pine tree, his back was straight, he was leaning forward slightly, staring at the dish in front of him seriously and attentively, the silver spoon in his hand was scooping the bird's nest into the bowl, his movements showed calmness.
Suddenly a warm feeling surged in his heart, and Jiang Zhaoli felt sweet in his heart. For the first time, he felt that such a day was not bad.
"Madam Jiang." Yin Su called softly.
Jiang Zhaoli was stunned for a moment, her heart tightened, and her mind went blank for a moment. She thought Yin Su had discovered that she was secretly looking at him, and when she heard him speak, her heartbeat involuntarily quickened.
He hesitated for a moment, picked up the soup spoon in his hand and put it down again, wanting to say something but stopping himself. Finally, he sighed softly: "Let's eat." He then considerately pulled out a chair for her.
Jiang Zhaoli also breathed a sigh of relief and walked over.
Yin Su pursed his lips and stared at the woman with bright eyes and white teeth who was sitting quietly there. Her black hair fell softly behind her and she wore simple hair accessories. She was eating her meal slowly and leisurely, her manners were elegant and dignified.
Yin Su's brows sank slightly.
Some things cannot be said after all, just like people cannot withstand suspicion, flowers cannot withstand wind and rain, and some things cannot withstand scrutiny.
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Song family, pavilion in the flower garden.
Madam Song took a few portraits of women and walked around to Song Shiyan with a smile. She placed the portraits in front of him and advised him earnestly, "Yan'er, these women are all girls of marriageable age. They come from wealthy families and are both talented and beautiful. Although they are not suitable for you, as long as you like them, I will shamelessly ask for them to marry you. Take a look and see if there is any one you like."
At the moment, Song Shiyan was immersed in the chess game with his elder brother, with a frown on his face. He didn't hear what Madam Song said at all. Seeing that he was about to lose, Song Shiyan was so anxious that he scratched his ears and cheeks, and his sleeves accidentally swept all the portraits in front of him to the ground.
Song Shuye uttered a sigh, and his outstretched hand stopped in mid-air, and it was too late to stop it.
Mrs. Song, who was originally smiling kindly, froze and immediately stopped smiling. She walked behind Song Shiyan with an angry face and slapped him on the head: "You are so capable. I worked so hard to find a portrait for you, but you threw it away without even looking at it. I think you want to rebel?"
Song Shiyan was confused. What was that? What did he throw? What rebellion?
Seeing his eldest brother's helpless and signaling eyes, he looked over and saw dozens of portraits of women scattered on the ground. Some were blown to the bottom of the steps by the wind. Song Shiyan was surprised: "Mom, what are you going to do?"
Isn’t it…
Song Shiyan's eyes widened.
"Mom, why are you starting again? I told you I don't want to get married yet."
When Mrs. Song heard this, her eyes widened: "You still don't want to get married? Look at how old you are now. Others at your age have children in school, but you are still so elegant and playing chess with your elder brother."
Song Shiyan was puzzled: "Didn't my eldest brother get married too?"
Mrs. Song rolled her eyes at him, as if he were an idiot: "Your elder brother has a fiancée and will get married soon. Where are you going to find one?"
Song Shiyan was speechless for a moment...
Song Shiyan was helpless: "Mom, that's what I said, but I can't just find someone casually."
Mrs. Song immediately responded, "I've said this much, so I just want you to find someone at random."
"No matter what, your father and I can accept it."
Song Shiyan rubbed his brows and said, "Mom, if you force me to do anything, I will find it naturally when I want to. You don't have to worry about it."
The maid picked up the portrait in time and handed it back to Song Shiyan.
Mrs. Song softened her tone and raised her head to signal, "Just take a look, maybe there's something you like?"
Song Shuye also took the opportunity to interject: "Ayan, it's okay to take a look."
Under the constant gazes of his mother and elder brother, Song Shiyan suddenly stood up and stepped back: "I said, I don't want to get married now. I have no education, and I am a reckless man who can only wield knives and guns. No woman can stand me."
After saying this, he leaped over the fence in the pavilion and strode out.
Mrs. Song was furious and slapped the chessboard with one hand: "What kind of son is this? He has grown up and has become so powerful. It's unacceptable to say a few words to him."
Song Shuye looked at the chess pieces that were knocked to the ground with a look of heartache...these were gifts from Yulin to him.
Mrs. Song immediately pointed the finger at Song Shuye and said unexpectedly: "You too, as the eldest brother, don't you try to persuade him."
Song Shuye: “…”
"Mom, you know my second brother's temper. Once he sets his eyes on something, he won't let it go."
Hearing this, Madam Song was startled, her eyes immediately moistened, she wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, "I don't know who he resembles with this stubborn temper, why does he like the second Miss Jiang when she was not even born, she had already said she would not marry outside, but he went ahead and got married, now she's married, he still can't forget her."
Song Shuye sighed slightly and said soothingly, "Mother, give my second brother more time. Maybe he will figure it out by himself."
"You also know that my second brother has a stubborn temper. He has been like this since he was a child. If he fails to do something well, he will do it again and again until he succeeds. He never gives up easily. The same is true for relationships. This is who he is. If you force him to marry, I am afraid that my second brother will complain about you."
Mrs. Song snorted coldly: "What do you mean by not giving up easily? He is stubborn and single-minded. He must hang himself on a tree."
Song Shuye called out helplessly, "Mom, why are you doing this? It will hurt the relationship between mother and son."
Mrs. Song then stopped talking and left the pavilion with a sad face.
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