"No, it's not," Jiang Nuan explained with a smile. "This was within His Majesty's expectations, Mother, don't worry."
As she spoke, Jiang Nuan explained the whole story to the old lady.
After listening, the old lady was very angry. "Those powerful families are too wicked. They made such a big fuss over such a trivial matter. Is it really necessary?"
It's just a minor injury to a fingernail, yet they've made such a fuss, harming so many people. What a heartless person!
“It’s not that it’s bad, it’s just a difference in perspective,” Jiang Nuan shook her head. “The imperial examination is not important to us, but it is a symbol of prestige for them. Aristocratic families value their reputation highly, so naturally they won’t give up so easily.”
"But you can't use us as rafts!" The old lady was very resentful about this.
She can do whatever the powerful families want, but it's hateful for them to target her own family.
“The grudges and grievances are hard to explain, so it’s normal for them to do this,” Jiang Nuan said, not surprised. “They’ve always been ruthless in their actions, and they’ll do whatever is most effective to achieve their goals.”
"What do we do now?" the old woman asked worriedly. "With them doing this, a perfectly good immortal has become a monster. What if someone comes knocking on our door?"
“Mother, don’t worry about that,” Jiang Nuan already had a plan. “Right now, it’s just some people deliberately inciting others. They will regain their senses after a while and naturally come to their senses. In the meantime, let’s stay at home. I’ll set up the formation so no one can find us.”
"Can it work?"
"It will definitely work!"
"Okay, I understand!"
After hearing Jiang Nuan's explanation, the old lady was finally less worried. Although her brows were still tightly furrowed, she no longer had the same fear as before.
After her daughter left, the old lady immediately found Jiang Chao and said, "Hurry up and go home to bring your parents over."
“Why take them over?” Jiang Chao was reluctant. “They’re doing just fine at home.”
He had just enjoyed a few days of peace and quiet and really didn't want to be bossed around by his parents.
“Just go when I tell you to, why are you making so much noise?” Grandma Jiang was very dissatisfied. She felt that her grandson was being disrespectful. “I’m in a bad mood right now, so don’t provoke me.”
“Okay, I’ll go right away.” Jiang Chao readily agreed.
The old lady was like a firecracker today; no one dared to mess with her.
"Fine, I'll go with you."
After thinking it over, the old lady decided to take matters into her own hands.
The son and daughter-in-law are currently very close, and they don't like Jiang Chao, so they might not necessarily go along with their grandson.
"As long as Grandma is happy."
As the two reached the door, they ran into Huang Lao Er, who was covered in sweat. "Grandma, Jiang Chao, where are you going?"
“But I’m picking up your uncle and aunt.” Jiang Chao’s voice was listless, completely lacking in energy.
After the couple came, he knew he wouldn't have an easy time, but unfortunately, his mother was pregnant, so he had no choice but to endure it.
"Xiaoshu, now that you're back, hurry up and help," Grandma Jiang said, not wanting to waste any time. "Don't sit idle today as we move down the mountain. Jiang Chao, let's go."
"Why are we moving all of a sudden?" Huang Lao Er asked, puzzled. "Shouldn't we have chosen an auspicious day?"
"Ask your mother if you don't understand anything," he said, patting Jiang Chao on the back to urge him on. "Hurry up and don't delay."
This is really sudden.
Huang Lao Er was completely bewildered by what he heard.
Finally, they found the backyard and asked, "Mom, why did you suddenly move?"
Jiang Nuan was planning the formation when she heard this. Without looking up, she said, "If everything is settled down the mountain, we should move back. This place is not suitable for long-term residence."
"Has something happened?"
Huang Lao Er felt that something was not right.
This is so rushed; it's completely out of character for a mother who takes her time.
“Something’s happened in the capital,” Jiang Nuan said, showing no mercy to her son. “The situation isn’t good, so let’s hide for now.”
"Hide down the mountain?"
"Um."
"It's better to stay on the mountain; we can retreat or advance as needed."
“It’s August. The humidity on the mountain is too high, and it’s not suitable for living. We should move down the mountain.”
"Then I'll go set it up, make sure to set up plenty of traps."
“No rush,” Jiang Nuan suddenly remembered something and quickly instructed her son, “First, help me transplant the plum tree in the yard to the yard where I live.”
"Where should we plant it?"
“Wait a minute,” Jiang Nuan quickly drew a diagram, “Plant it exactly where I marked it for you, the orientation can’t be wrong at all.”
"Don't worry, Mother, leave this to me!"
He can't do things that require thinking, but this little thing is no problem for him.
Although the decision to move was sudden, the Huang family is large, and the new house was already fully furnished, so everything proceeded smoothly.
On the other hand, things are not going smoothly for Huang Xiaosan.
"What?" Manager Jin was surprised. "Moving today? In such a hurry?"
"That's what my second sister-in-law said; it's my mother's request."
“No,” Manager Jin refused without hesitation, “I have business to do and I don’t have time.”
Moving now would only delay your ability to make money.
"Business isn't great right now, and we'll have to move sooner or later anyway, so moving today will save us trouble later!"
When Manager Jin heard the words "not much business," his face immediately darkened.
"What nonsense are you talking about? It's still early. The guests will be here soon."
“That’s right,” Akiyama refrained from speaking. “You can move anytime, but business isn’t always available. Don’t worry, we’ll move when we have some free time. You don’t need to worry about it.”
"How much silver? I'll pay."
When Huang Xiaosan said these words, his heart ached terribly.
He didn't want to spend the money, but something was clearly wrong today.
Although he didn't have time to ask, Huang Xiaosan felt that his family was in trouble, and quite a bit of trouble at that.
Manager Jin was somewhat tempted, but after hesitating for a moment, he still insisted on refusing, saying, "Forget it, you don't earn money easily either, keep it for yourself."
If my daughter asks me to go back later, all that trouble will have been for nothing.
It's always more real to earn it yourself; no one can take it away from you.
Hearing this, Huang Xiaosan was somewhat moved and persuaded him even more earnestly, "Father-in-law, my mother must have her reasons for asking you to move. If something important happens and you are delayed because of these few things, it will be too late to regret it later."
"What's the purpose?" Manager Jin's heart tightened.
"You'll know once you move there."
"I knew you were just trying to fool me," Manager Jin snorted and continued with his business. "I understand. You can go back now. I'll move it after I finish my business."
"Then hurry up, or you might not be able to find the place."
"How could that be?" Manager Jin's lips twitched. "The estate is right there, how could it possibly run away?"
"Just don't regret it later," Huang Xiaosan said, having said all he needed to say, and didn't want to waste any more words. "I still need to find Brother Lai, I'm leaving now."
"Manager," Qiushan felt uneasy after Huang Xiaosan's last sentence, "why don't we take a break and move first?"
What about the business?
The market is about to open, and closing now would be like throwing away money that's already in hand, which Manager Jin is reluctant to do.
"Money can be earned again anytime, but if it really does delay important matters as the mistress says, it's better to give up these pittances!"
"Let me think about it some more!"
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