“Otherwise,” Huang Shi shook his head, “did you think she just wanted us to come see the young couple from Huangchuan and have a chat?”
"Isn't that right?"
Upon hearing this, Huang Shi's expression darkened slightly. "Of course not, she's just deliberately trying to put us in our place."
"Tell us a lesson?" Sister-in-law Huang covered her mouth in fright. "Husband, I told you not to come. See, she's getting impatient."
Ever since Jiang Nuan ruthlessly ordered her people to throw the mother and child out, Sister-in-law Huang realized that her once kind sister-in-law had changed, and she was extremely wary of her.
I used to grit my teeth and go through it all for my son, but now that I've lost that fighting spirit, I'm really scared.
"I was indeed pushing my luck," Huang Shi said with a wry smile. "Although she didn't give me a friendly look when I visited her a few times, she was still able to help me to some extent, so I felt that the relationship between our two families was special and that there was some affection between us."
Without realizing it, I became increasingly arrogant.
Although they say they only take advantage of the situation and don't benefit from it, in reality they have taken advantage time and time again.
Even today, this subconscious thought has not been dispelled.
“Husband, don’t come here again, no matter how hard it gets,” Sister-in-law Huang said with a jolt of fear. “Her heart is made of stone. She can be so cruel to her own son. She’ll definitely treat us, who already have old grudges, however she wants.”
“I understand,” Huang Shi said, his voice hoarse. “This is both a warning and a reprimand. Even a marquis like Huang Chuan can’t resist, let alone ordinary people like us.”
Today's events greatly affected Huang Shi, causing his mood to fluctuate wildly.
Huang Chuan, who was originally thought to be the most promising member of the family, not only lost his title but was also imprisoned on the mountain to fend for himself.
Before she could even worry about the Huang family's safety, she learned that it was all Jiang Nuan's doing.
This person, whom he had always thought was just somewhat intelligent, was far more shrewd than he had imagined, decisive, ruthless, and leaving no room for compromise.
“I’m not coming anymore, I’m never coming again,” Sister Huang said, her arms trembling as she clutched her arms tightly. “Husband, let’s go home quickly, I’m a little scared.”
"Yes, I will never come back in this lifetime."
"Master," Sister-in-law Huang asked hesitantly, "what about the Ding family matter?"
Huang Shi didn't respond for a long time before finally saying, "Let me think of another way. If all else fails, we'll do it ourselves."
Although they lacked the support of the second wife, the Huang family members were not cowards; as long as they were determined, they could always find an opportunity.
Upon hearing An San's report, Jiang Nuan couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips into a smile.
Indeed, one shouldn't be too mild-mannered.
"I understand. You may leave now."
"Your subordinate takes his leave."
With a whoosh, An San leaped away.
Jiang Nuan didn't mind and happily started playing with her hair.
The troublesome son and daughter-in-law were locked up on the mountain, and the eldest brother and sister-in-law, who had always harbored ulterior motives, were too scared to come back. The others also had their own ambitions, and finally all the troublesome matters were resolved.
Moreover, the old lady's title has already...
I no longer need to worry about things at home.
Next, all we need to do is deal with the crisis that may come at any time.
Finally, I don't have to face all that messy and upsetting stuff anymore.
Thinking this way, Jiang Nuan suddenly felt a sense of relief, as if she had finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel.
After thinking for a moment, Jiang Nuan walked towards the old lady's courtyard.
"Why are you here again?" Old Mrs. Jiang wanted to slip away as soon as she saw her daughter. "I said I wouldn't do it, and I won't. If you force me again, I'll go back to Jiang Family Village."
This is torture!
She was already tempted, and her daughter kept seducing her, she was almost losing her mind.
The old lady now avoids her daughter, fearing that if she couldn't help but nod in agreement and take the Huang family's title, she wouldn't be able to explain it to her grandson and great-grandson.
“Mother,” Jiang Nuan said speechlessly, “I’m not some monster, there’s no need for me to hide like this.”
"I get annoyed just looking at you," Grandma Jiang said impatiently. "If you have nothing else to do, hurry up and leave. I'm going back to my room to sleep."
This troublesome daughter of mine never gives me a moment's peace; it's so hard for me.
The old lady kept complaining in her heart, but she kept a high profile and made no attempt to reveal her thoughts on the surface.
Jiang Nuan didn't expose the truth. She glanced at the old lady before speaking slowly, "Mother, His Majesty has already agreed. It's only a matter of time. You should prepare as soon as possible."
The old lady was stunned by her daughter's words and didn't react immediately. She just asked instinctively, "Prepare, prepare what?"
"Prepare to become a marquis."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a high-pitched and shrill voice suddenly rang out, "I want to be a marquis?"
"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, it should be fine."
"Girl," Grandma Jiang said excitedly, grabbing Jiang Nuan's arm tightly, "You didn't lie to your mother?"
"I'm not lying!"
"I've become a marquis! I've become a marquis! I've actually become a marquis!"
Startled, Grandma Jiang trembled with excitement, her face flushed, and she pulled Jiang Nuan into her arms, squeezing her breasts tightly.
Jiang Nuan felt uncomfortable and tried to pull herself away, but failed several times and could only resign herself to letting her mother hold her.
Even if it's so tight you can't breathe.
The old lady's voice was so loud that not only could the neighboring old lady Huang hear it, but even the old man who had just flown away with the bird could hear it.
"Old woman!"
The old man's hand trembled, and the birdcage fell to the ground with a thud.
However, he was in no mood to pay attention to it at the moment.
With a livid face, he rushed to his yard like a gust of wind.
At this moment, Grandma Jiang realized her lapse in decorum. She hurriedly and ashamedly pushed her daughter aside and immediately tidied her hair and clothes.
He sat down in the chair with a straight face, drank a cup of tea to ease the awkwardness, and then said with a straight face, "Nonsense, utter nonsense."
You're a grandmother yourself, how can you be so willful? If I say I'm not going to do it, I mean it, and nothing I say matters.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan looked up at the sky speechlessly.
Now they're putting on an act. Who was the one who went crazy just now?
She discovered that her mother's skin was getting thicker and her tricks were getting more sophisticated. In the past, she would never have done something like this, getting the benefit and then acting innocent.
"Once is one thing, twice is another, but a third time is not. The imperial court is not ours to run. Whether you like it or not, this matter has already been decided."
"Is it really impossible to change?"
“Really, no,” Jiang Nuan explained earnestly. “Mother knows this is no small matter. It’s not like buying groceries, where we can just pick and choose as we please.”
"You're not trying to trick me, are you?" The old lady narrowed her eyes, her gaze filled with suspicion. "A female marquis is unheard of, and the court is full of men. How could they possibly agree so readily?"
“The Emperor has already agreed,” Jiang Nuan said dismissively. “The court officials will agree sooner or later.”
"I knew you were a cunning girl," Old Mrs. Jiang said with dissatisfaction. "Luckily, I didn't believe you."
The old lady was so happy for nothing that she glared at her daughter in anger.
She knew it wouldn't be that easy.
Thinking about her earlier blunder, she felt both ashamed and angry.
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