A subtle, enigmatic smile flickered across Hao's face, as if concealing endless meaning.
For days, Jiang Shuqin's scolding of Jiang Huaiyu had become commonplace. However, Madam Hao understood that Jiang Huaiyu was, after all, the Marquis's original fiancée. It was understandable that Jiang Shuqin regretted the marriage and blamed all the mistakes on Jiang Huaiyu.
Now that things have come to this, Hao's only wish is that when Jiang Shuqin faces Jiang Huaiyu, she can vent her anger to the fullest and then calmly sit down to discuss a solution to the problem, instead of simply being an enemy of the Marquis's mansion.
If the Marquis's mansion is truly angered, the entire family will likely be drawn into a vortex of conflict.
Jiang Huaiyu slowly stood up, her tone tinged with concern, "Anger is bad for your health, Mother. You should take care of your health first. I'll go visit my sister now."
She walked to Jiang Shuqin's bedroom, gently knocked on the door, and asked softly, "Sister, are you in there?"
In an instant, the door slowly opened.
The maid who opened the door gave a slight bow and then returned to Jiang Shuqin's quarters. Jiang Huaiyu recognized her; after Yingxiang was expelled from the mansion, this maid was chosen by Madam Hao for Jiang Shuqin, and her name seemed to be Wocan.
"You lowly girl, how dare you show your face in front of me?"
Jiang Shuqin's eyes almost blazed with rage. She grabbed the cushion behind her and threw it hard at Jiang Huaiyu.
Jiang Huaiyu nimbly dodged the flying cushion, but Jiang Shuqin still wouldn't give up. She then smashed all the cups, saucers, and porcelain dishes on the table at Jiang Huaiyu.
Jiang Huaiyu narrowly avoided the attack, her expression turning icy cold. "I wondered why my sister dared to be so arrogant. It turns out it's because Granny Cui and the people from the Marquis's mansion aren't here. What, have you already expelled them from the Jiang family?"
After her repeated attacks failed, Jiang Shuqin finally collapsed into a chair in anger, exhausted.
"Hmph, it's one thing for them to spy on me in the Marquis's mansion, but this is my home. I absolutely refuse to tolerate such humiliation in my own home. Even if I drive them away, so what?" Her tone was resolute, her eyes revealing a hint of defiance and pride.
Jiang Huaiyu smiled slightly, a hint of mockery in her laughter. "I think that Granny Cui is a manager of considerable standing in the Marquis's mansion. I heard that she was personally assigned to you by the Marquis's wife. By kicking her out, aren't you disregarding the Marquis's wife's authority? Aren't you worried that she'll come after you later?"
"you!"
Jiang Shuqin was furious and slammed her hand on the table.
These words struck at her weak spot. Ever since she had thrown out Granny Cui and the others, the Lady of Jingyuan Marquis had not said a word on the surface, but in reality, she had repeatedly sent people to urge her to return. She harbored resentment and deliberately ignored them.
However, the news brought by the messenger this morning gave her a shock—if she did not return soon, the Lady of Jingyuan Marquis would personally visit the Jiang family.
Jiang Shuqin understood that her mother-in-law's visit was not a simple act of favor, but rather a sign that she had truly angered the Madam. If the Madam were to personally come to their door, she and the Jiang family would likely face immense difficulties.
However, the thought of that young master filled her with helplessness and disappointment. What would be the point of returning to the Marquis's mansion?
Suddenly, she opened her eyes wide with anger and stared directly at Jiang Huaiyu.
"You see right through me, don't you? The Crown Prince is unable to fulfill his duties as a husband, which is why you adopted the heir into your own family. But you deliberately concealed the truth and induced me to agree to the arranged marriage. You are intentionally trying to frame me. Isn't this your conspiracy?"
Jiang Shuqin's gaze was like a sharp sword, almost piercing through Jiang Huaiyu. "I felt something was wrong a long time ago. When I wanted to arrange a marriage, you didn't even have the slightest objection. You turned down such a prestigious marriage with the Marquis's family. It turns out you had already laid a trap, wanting me to jump into this sea of fire for you!"
Jiang Huaiyu's expression changed drastically, and she asked in astonishment, "What nonsense are you spouting?"
"What does the Crown Prince's inability to have sex have to do with me? As for the heir apparent, I know nothing about him. Are you spouting nonsense?"
You're still acting!
Jiang Shuqin pressed closer, her eyes flashing with undeniable anger, "Then why did you agree to a marriage exchange with me?"
Jiang Huaiyu smiled bitterly and replied helplessly, "Then tell me, in this matter, do I have the freedom to choose?"
"I don't believe it! Why is the situation so different now than before? Why is what I know completely different from what you say? You must have deliberately set this up. You didn't harm me enough in my past life, and now you want to continue to harm me in this life. You are my nemesis, and today I will make you pay the price!"
Jiang Shuqin's expression was almost frantic. Her movements were like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins. Suddenly, she grabbed a carefully tended potted plant and rushed straight at Jiang Huaiyu. The flowerpot in her hand seemed to have become a weapon for her revenge.
Wo Can rushed forward to stop her, urgently calling out, "Young Madam, please calm down!"
Jiang Huaiyu retreated to the door in a panic, her face showing extreme fear. She frowned and looked at Jiang Shuqin in confusion.
“Sister, could it be that you are possessed by an evil spirit? This is no small matter. What if it brings disaster? I think it would be better to invite some skilled sorcerers to help you exorcise the evil spirit. I am completely confused by what you are saying.”
Hatred flashed in Jiang Shuqin's eyes. She gritted her teeth and said angrily, "You shameless slut, why have you never revealed the truth about the Marquis's mansion to me? You have deceived me so deeply!"
Jiang Huaiyu looked completely innocent and shook her head gently, as if utterly helpless: "I'm really bewitched. I'd better go tell my mother."
She turned around and hurried to Hao's residence.
Upon hearing the news, Madam Hao rushed over. Seeing her daughter's heartbroken state, she felt an indescribable pain welling up in her heart.
Just as he was about to reprimand Jiang Huaiyu, Jiang Huaiyu spoke first.
“Mother, I just came to visit my sister, but I found her emotionally unstable, talking nonsense about absurd things about past and present lives, and accusing me of hiding the inside story of the Marquis’s mansion from her, saying that I deceived her. I was completely confused by what she said, and she even tried to kill me with a flowerpot.”
Her lips trembled, and the terror on her face was palpable.
"What...what happened to my sister?"
Upon hearing this, Hao was startled, and her sharp gaze immediately fell on the silkworm-shaped area.
Wo Can knelt on the ground trembling, her voice trembling with tears as she pleaded, "Madam, what the eldest young lady said is true. The moment the eldest young lady stepped into the room, the second young lady began to say those incomprehensible things, and in the end, she even raised a flowerpot as if to harm the eldest young lady..."
The room was a mess, with pieces scattered all over the floor, which Hao Shi could see at a glance.
"Shuqin, what exactly happened to you?" Jiang Shuqin's eyes were like torches as she angrily pointed at Jiang Huaiyu, her voice almost hoarse. "Mother, she usurped my life, ruining my life wasn't enough, now she wants to continue to destroy my life!"
She wept bitterly, her voice piercing, "Mother, in my past life I was cruelly beaten to death. Must I, in this life, also endure the torment of loneliness and the bitterness of living as a widow?"
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