Chapter 1091 The Jing Family, the Chang Family
When Shu Yu first met Madam Chang, he knew she was a very farsighted woman.
Moreover, he was highly regarded by Lord Jing.
Otherwise, Lord Jing wouldn't have taken her with him when he went to Dong'an Prefecture, nor would he have allowed her to meet him privately.
The fact that Lady Chang was able to see her clearly shows that Lord Jing hadn't kept many things from her, and that the couple were even working side by side.
This Mrs. Chang was not merely a virtuous wife residing in the backyard.
After Jing Zhishan left, Chang Shi began to reminisce with Shu Yu.
She asked about Shu Yu's situation in Jiangyuan County, about her cousin Deng's current situation, and about her experiences in Linzhang Prefecture.
The two talked for a long time, but Madam Chang refused to ask her what important business she had in the capital.
Shu Yu then chatted with her. Although she was eager to know about the Gong family, she didn't know how much Chang knew about the inside story, and she certainly couldn't tell everyone about Meng Yunzheng's background.
She and the Chang family were not very familiar with each other.
Madam Chang was also a very tactful person. She guessed that Shu Yu had something to discuss with Lord Jing, and mentioned in the middle of the conversation, "My husband is on duty at the Dali Temple. The Dali Temple has been very busy lately, but he will come back this afternoon."
Thus, Shu Yu could only wait patiently.
Lunch was prepared by Jing Zhishan. It was clear that at her age, the Chang family was already grooming her to be the matriarch of the household.
Shu Yu was somewhat impressed; these days, twelve or thirteen-year-old girls are already so capable.
In the afternoon, the girl started looking at the account books and assigning tasks to the servants, appearing very busy.
Shu Yu toured the Jing family home and, in addition to meeting the eldest daughter, also saw the second daughter born out of wedlock, the eldest son born out of wedlock, and the youngest son of Chang Shi, who was only five years old.
Whether they were born of the principal wife or a concubine, they all respected the Chang family.
The vast backyard of the Jing family was managed harmoniously by the Chang family, as secure as an iron barrel.
Shu Yu couldn't help but admire her. No wonder Deng Shi and Jiang Yi were determined to seize the Jiang family's property not long after she went to Jiangyuan County.
As expected, Lord Jing returned at the hour of Wei (1-3 PM).
He was very surprised when he saw Shu Yu, but then he realized what was going on and asked her to come with him to his study.
Jing Zhishan was also there at the time. Seeing this, she couldn't help but widen her eyes slightly. Watching the two figures leave, she turned to look at Madam Chang and said, "Mother, this..."
Madam Chang smiled and said, "Miss Lu was originally looking for your father. She is the girl who presented the hot pack and was conferred the title of Lady of the Township by the Emperor."
Jing Zhishan suddenly turned her head and looked at the figure again. She was surprised to find that the other person had suddenly grown much taller.
Mrs. Chang found it amusing. "Did you initially think she was an unknown person from a small town, and that she wanted something from our family?"
Jing Zhishan lowered her head in shame, "I was narrow-minded."
"You're still young. Take your time. As you see more people, you'll learn to judge them."
After a moment's thought, Jing Zhishan understood. If he really wanted to curry favor with their family, that Mr. Lu Xiang wouldn't have spoken to her mother so openly and freely; he would have at least been somewhat subservient.
She looked at Shu Yu again, but Shu Yu had already followed Lord Jing into the study.
Lord Jing poured her a cup of tea. "Lord Lu Xiang has traveled a long way to the capital, surely it's for Young Master Gong's sake?"
Young Master Gong? Oh right, Meng Yunzheng's surname is Gong here.
However, when Lord Jing mentioned Meng Yunzheng, his expression became somewhat subtle.
(End of this chapter)
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