Chapter 1040: It is better to take the initiative than to wait for death
The nanny behind Madam Xu couldn't help but explain on behalf of the old lady with heartache.
"Princess, the old lady heard the news about the young master and young lady and came to find them despite her illness."
Now Old Madam Xu has not fully recovered yet. She is too old to travel long distances, and her body really can't bear it.
"Qiu Niang."
Jiang Wan looked at Qiu Niang beside her and said to her, "Go ask Xiao Lei and Xiao Qiong for their opinions.
If they are willing to come, bring them to see the old lady."
She still respected the children's opinions, as the last incident had already hurt them.
Jiang Wan guessed that they would have resistance.
Seeing Qiu Niang taking orders and leaving, the old lady excitedly adjusted her clothes and asked the nanny behind her.
"Mammy, is it okay for me to do this?"
"Of course, old lady."
Mammy comforted her, "If the young masters knew that the old lady cared about them so much, they would definitely be very happy."
"Wanwan, I have an appointment with a few ladies to play mahjong, so I'll leave this to you."
Although Madam Song is a younger generation, they have no in-law relationship with the Xiao family, so there is no need for her to accompany them all the time.
"Okay, Mom."
Jiang Wan did not force Madam Song to stay. She drank the passion fruit water prepared by Qiu Niang and suddenly said:
"Madam, didn't the woman your rebellious son married have any children?"
If he were alive, Xiao Lei would have to put in a lot of effort to live well after returning.
Upon hearing this, Madam Xu's expression was somewhat angry, "That vicious woman can't give birth herself, and she doesn't allow others to give birth.
If she continues like this, our mansion will be destroyed by her sooner or later, so I let that rebellious son divorce her!"
"Doesn't your rebellious son love her very much?"
Jiang Wan's eyes were sharp. If it wasn't for the fact that the girl couldn't give birth, the old lady wouldn't have come in such a hurry to pick her up.
It seems that Xiaoyao Mansion is indeed very complicated.
Madam Xu frowned and explained, "Don't worry, Princess. I'll keep her in check. She can't turn the tables!"
"The old lady has worked hard."
Jiang Wan's eyes that seemed to see through everything made it seem like Old Madam Xu had nowhere to hide.
If Xiaolei wasn't the only male in the Marquis' Mansion, she probably wouldn't be so anxious.
Jiang Wan expected Qiu Niang to come back alone. "Where's Xiao Lei?"
Old Madam Xu looked behind Qiu Niang with anticipation, wishing that the figure she had been thinking about day and night would appear immediately.
Qiu Niang bent her knees slightly and said, "Madam, Xiao Lei said he still has to go to class, so he may not have time to see you for the time being.
He said he and his sister were doing well, and the old lady didn’t need to worry about them anymore.”
"What does this mean?"
Old Madam Xu was a little bit unbelievable. She came in person to pick up her grandson, but he didn't want to see her?
She didn't believe it, and the nanny behind her also didn't believe it, "How could the young master be so ignorant?"
"You don't understand?"
Jiang Wan interrupted the nanny, "Mammy, do you know what the scene was like when I met Xiao Lei?"
Without waiting for their answer, Jiang Wan said, "I met them in front of Bu Zhou's porridge stall.
They were reduced to having to get porridge. At that time, Xiao Qiong's face was red with fever. If it was a step later, she might have become a fool.
The two siblings depend on each other for survival. They are all in rags, but they don't look like your mansion at all!"
These words made Old Madam Xu feel ashamed, and she stopped the nanny who wanted to speak up for her.
"It's... it's me as a grandmother who failed to protect them. It's only right that they blame me now."
"Xiao Lei still trusted you very much at that time."
Jiang Wan said with a smile: "Otherwise you wouldn't let me send you a letter for help.
It’s just that he waited and waited, but there was no hope, so he felt disappointed.”
"Yes, the princess is right."
Madam Xu stood up and said, "I am sorry for the two children. Please tell me their address, Princess.
I want to meet them in person. We have let them down and we must make amends to them."
"I don't think they really want to see you."
Jiang Wan had read Xiao Lei's thoughts from Qiu Niang's eyes, but Old Madam Xu insisted.
"Princess, Xiaolei is our flesh and blood. I can't just watch him wandering around outside."
"How about this, you guys go back to the inn where you are staying and rest, and I will go meet them."
Jiang Wan's meaning was very clear. She would go and help persuade them. If Xiao Lei and Xiao Qiong still didn't want to see them, then there was nothing she could do.
Hearing this, Madam Xu could only say obediently: "Okay, I'll stay at the Yunxi Inn not far away across the street.
If there is any news, please send someone to inform me."
"OK."
Jiang Wan waited until Qiu Niang sent Old Madam Xu away before leaving the palace from the back.
"Princess, someone is following us."
Qiu Niang narrowed her eyes and stared at the people following their carriage not far away. The Xu family was quite shameless.
"Go to Wansi Pavilion."
Jiang Wan lifted the curtain of the carriage and took a look without much concern, then took Qiu Niang to Wansi Pavilion.
All the people in Wansi Pavilion were hers, so she left directly from the backyard, this time leaving in a sedan chair.
The distance between Yuyutang and Wansi Pavilion is not far, and Qiu Niang couldn't help but complain to Jiang Wan.
“Everyone in Jiuzhou knows about the orphanage run by the princess. It’s not difficult to find out, but they have to use such despicable means.
No wonder Xiao Lei is disappointed with everyone in the Marquis' Mansion and is unwilling to go back."
"Be careful with your words."
Jiang Wan got off the sedan chair and was supported by Qiu Niang into the orphanage where the children were having classes.
Jiang Wan didn't want to disturb them, so she went to the guest room alone. After a while, Xiao Lei came over with Xiao Qiong.
"Meet the princess."
The two children were much more sensible than when we first met, especially Xiao Qiong, who seemed to have grown up a lot.
"You must know why I came here."
Jiang Wan looked up at the siblings, especially Xiao Lei. He was the older brother and Xiao Qiong listened to him.
"Xiao Lei, what do you think?"
"Princess, I don't want to go back to the Marquis' Mansion."
Xu Xiaolei said in a firm tone, each word powerful, "I want to stay here and learn something."
"Learn to count and become an accountant, or learn to read and take the imperial examination?"
Jiang Wan's words made Xu Xiaolei clench his fists. He gritted his teeth and said, "Princess, no matter what kind of person I become in the future.
I have achieved all of this through my own hard work, and I don’t feel ashamed.”
"I'm not saying you're embarrassed."
Jiang Wan sighed softly, "You wanted to live a peaceful life, but she has already found Jiuzhou.
Your good stepmother and father will find this place sooner or later. Instead of waiting for death, it is better to take the initiative. "
She stared at Xu Xiaolei with gentle eyes, "Now that you are the son of Xiaoyao Hou, the title of marquis will be yours in the future.
Only when you have power can you do what you want, right?"
Jiang Wan has always believed that one cannot choose one’s birth, but one must hold on to the things that come with one’s birth.
This should have been his, why should he give it to someone else?
Xu Xiaolei was silent. "Xiao Qiong is too innocent. I'm worried that she will get hurt."
"If you are worried, you can go back to Kyoto by yourself."
Jiang Wan touched Xiao Qiong's head and said, "As for Xiao Qiong, someone will take care of her.
I have people in Kyoto who will help you."
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