Every meeting was painful, and just thinking about it made him want to never see them again.
In a short while, I will miss it even more.
It's contradictory and complicated, but also very real.
Hearing her grandson's words, Jiang Nuan raised her eyebrows in surprise.
Her grandson was even more clear-headed than she had imagined.
“When your father came back before, we thought he was there to see the three of you, but actually he was there to get money. We just hadn’t found the opportunity yet.”
Jiang Nuan wanted to completely replace her grandson's unreliable parents.
Her bad premonition grew stronger, and she realized she had no time to wait any longer. She might as well just settle her family affairs first.
Upon hearing Jiang Nuan's words, Da Niu first stared wide-eyed in disbelief, then his eyes began to redden. "And then?"
Da Niu knew very well that his grandmother wouldn't specifically bring up this small matter.
"Later, when your father ran out of money, he took the jade pendant bestowed by the emperor to the neighboring county to pawn it, and I chased him to the back mountain."
Jiang Nuan spoke casually, but Da Niu's face turned ashen.
Even though he didn't understand much about reasoning and knew that this was wrong, his father still did it anyway.
He was completely at a loss for words when it came to commenting.
At this moment, Da Niu finally understood why Grandma Jiang kept repeating the saying, "A person can be not smart, but he cannot be too stupid."
Immediately, she lowered her head, tears welling in her eyes, and said, "Grandma, I'm sorry!"
He was very uneasy. His parents had done so many wrong things, and Da Niu was worried that the elders would no longer like the three of them.
“It has nothing to do with you,” Jiang Nuan said gently. “However, judging from his actions, he doesn’t care about you. Da Niu, do you want to change your parents?”
Upon hearing this, Da Niu, who was already in tears, froze, tears welling up in his eyes. "You can change your parents?"
“Of course you can,” Jiang Nuan’s face flushed slightly. “If you want, then we can switch places and let your second uncle and aunt take the position.”
This is a very strange thing, and she didn't want to do it.
If her eldest son and his wife were even slightly more reliable, she wouldn't have made this choice.
Although the couple is now trapped on the mountain by her, and in theory there shouldn't be any more trouble, she has a bad feeling that things won't end like this.
"I... I didn't want to."
Despite his parents' various shortcomings, Da Niu did not want to abandon them.
"You don't like your second uncle and aunt?"
"I like it, I really like it."
"They like you very much too, and have always wanted you two. Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?"
"But they are Daya's parents, not ours."
"That's true, but your parents treat you very badly, and Grandma doesn't want you to continue to suffer."
“It’s alright,” Da Niu seemed to understand, took a deep breath, and explained weakly, “My great-grandmother said that we can’t choose our birth, so we shouldn’t complain, but should work harder to improve ourselves.”
Jiang Nuan: ...
This isn't the toxic chicken soup she used to talk about. Where did the old lady find this?
"In that case, you might be very sad later."
“It’s alright,” Da Niu looked up, his face very serious. “Great-Grandma said that everyone encounters unpleasant things. If you can’t get over them, just dig them out with a hoe. If Dad bullies or mistreats people again, I’ll smash him with the hoe!”
It was my great-grandmother who said it.
Jiang Nuan was practically kneeling in awe.
In just one afternoon, my mother's brainwashing was so successful. Day and night, I definitely won't have to worry about anything else.
However, the little guy's fierce yet adorable appearance is both heartwarming and touching.
This tiny little kid has such a clear mind; many adults can't compare.
This child has such a good heart.
Even if the eldest son and his wife had 20% of the son's wealth, they wouldn't have done so many things that are hard to believe.
"Alright, let's leave it at that for now. If you change your mind later, you can come to me anytime, and Grandma will take care of it for you."
Upon hearing this, Da Niu immediately grinned and said, "Thank you, Grandma."
Erniu, standing to the side, watched him laugh and also started to laugh foolishly.
Jiang Nuan was in a good mood and stayed with them for a long time before coming out of the courtyard.
She had always worried that her grandchildren would suffer because of their unreliable parents, but now it seems she underestimated the little ones.
Although he felt wronged, the child has a good character. He is indeed a bit sensitive, but he is also resilient and sunny, just like his name, the rising sun.
After this little incident, when Jiang Nuan went to see Butler Cao again, she finally encountered no further trouble.
"Steward, has any news come from the capital?"
"Not yet, madam. Is there something urgent?"
"No, just asking casually. Keep an eye on news from the capital and let me know as soon as you arrive."
"Rest assured, Madam, we will certainly not let you miss any news."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan nodded, said no more, and turned to leave.
As soon as I returned to the courtyard, the old lady called me over.
"Ya Ya," Old Mrs. Huang said anxiously, "has the matter of the title been settled yet? Who among the brothers will take it?"
“All three disagree. I’m thinking about whether we can work out to bring Xiao Wu here. With a title, we won’t have to worry about her being bullied, whether she gets married or not.”
Upon hearing this, the old lady's mouth gaped open in shock, and she couldn't close it for a long time. "How could this be? Xiao Wu is a girl. Don't be ridiculous."
“How is this nonsense?” Jiang Nuan said dismissively. “I know how harsh this world is on girls. Xiao Wu is too gentle and always thinks of others. I’m not at ease if I don’t leave her something to rely on.”
She was reluctant to marry off her daughter and wanted to find a husband for her. To select a good son-in-law, she had to keep increasing her leverage so that she could be confident no matter what situation she was in.
“No,” Old Madam Huang firmly objected. “Listen to me on this matter. Don’t make a fuss. Even if we don’t want the title, we can’t give it to Xiao Wu.”
"Why?" Jiang Nuan asked, puzzled. "Are you worried about angering the Emperor?"
Although I don't understand why the old lady is so stubborn.
But she wasn't an unreasonable person; she must have her reasons for saying that, but Jiang Nuan really couldn't understand it.
“No,” the old lady exhaled before explaining, “I have never doubted your abilities. If you wanted to, you could definitely put the marquisate on Xiao Wu, but things can’t be done that way.”
"Being a female marquis sounds glamorous, but that's just on the surface. Being the first to stick your neck out isn't easy. She'll be drowned in gossip, how will you find her a husband then?"
The old lady was certain that if Xiao Wu really became a female marquis, her life would never be peaceful.
If it's a boy, then so be it; he can take it as a test. But for a girl, there's really no need for that. It would be best if her life were smooth sailing.
“We can just find a son-in-law to marry into the family,” Jiang Nuan had already thought about this. “With me here, even if there are some rumors, no one will dare to say them to my face.”
Jiang Nuan has given it serious thought, and the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Although it had some impact on Xiao Wu, she gained more benefits. At least, she no longer had to be confined to the inner quarters like others.
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