Chapter 29 Chapter 29 His clothes were torn to shreds, and he...
Jiang Shu turned her head and saw Lu Changji staring at her. There was a smile on his face, but it was only on the surface and did not reach his eyes.
Jiang Shu shrank back and said politely, "The mountain road is difficult to travel, so I won't bother you, uncle."
As he finished speaking, Lu Changji's smile became uglier. His face seemed to be covered with an ice mask, cold and hard, which made people shudder.
He gritted his teeth and walked over to Jiang Shu, his jaw clenched tightly as he whispered, "Sister-in-law, why don't you come down quickly? You have to have some dignity in broad daylight."
His voice was very low, but as cold as ice in the coldest days of winter, which made Jiang Shu shu shudder.
As he spoke, he extended his hand to Jiang Shu.
Jiang Shu didn't dare to say anything more. She stretched out her arm and placed her hand in Lu Changji's palm. With the help of Lu Changji's strength, she slid down from Jiang Chun's back and stood steadily on the ground.
His hand was strong and powerful, his palm warm, and it contained a man's unique strength. Jiang Shu felt very uncomfortable when she touched it, and she wanted to pull her hand away as soon as she stood up.
Unexpectedly, Lu Changji had no intention of letting go. He held her hand, squinted at her, and scolded her in a deep voice: "Why are you moving so much? Do you want to fall again?"
His tone was not kind. Jiang Shu did not dare to refute him and stood timidly beside him.
Only then did Lu Changji turn his gaze to Jiang Chun and ask, "Do you know the identity of the person you just carried?"
The man in front of him was calm and solemn, with an imposing aura that made people want to submit unconsciously. Coupled with the way he addressed Jiang Shu, Jiang Chun roughly guessed his identity.
It’s no wonder that the Prime Minister was angry. Anyone who saw the situation just now would have misunderstood.
Jiang Chun quickly bowed and saluted, "How are you, Lord? I am Jiang Shu's cousin, currently studying at the Imperial College. I have long heard of your great name, Lord, and I am truly honored to see you today."
Cheng Yong looked at Jiang Chun. His face was as square as a domino and had nothing in common with Jiang Shu. No one would have thought that they were from the same family. It was no wonder that the adults misunderstood.
Cousins need to avoid suspicion, but cousins do not need to. Blood is thicker than water, and it is not a big deal for them to help each other.
After learning Jiang Chun's identity, Lu Changji finally calmed down a bit. The ice on his face gradually melted away. He said to Jiang Chun, "Shu'er was reckless. Thank you for your help today. I will remember your kindness."
"The Imperial College's chief academician was once my student. If you have any difficulties, just mention my name to him and he will definitely help you."
It is no exaggeration to say that it was a blessing from heaven. Jiang Chun just wanted to help his cousin, but he never expected that he would catch the eye of the Prime Minister. When good luck comes, it is unstoppable. He was so grateful that he burst into tears and hurriedly thanked Lu Changji.
Lu Changji did not comment. He placed one hand on Jiang Shu's waist and the other hand around her knee. With a little force, he lifted Jiang Shu horizontally into his arms and walked towards the carriage.
His chest was broad and thick, exuding a unique masculine aura.
Jiang Shu lay on Lu Changji's chest, their chests pressed tightly together through their clothes. Jiang Shu inexplicably thought of the scene in the storybook, and her heart was moved.
Jiang Shu felt ashamed, and her breathing quickened. She withdrew her hands from Lu Changji's neck, clasped them against her chest, and tried her best to distance herself from Lu Changji.
The summer clothes were as thin as a cicada's wing, and although they separated the two of them, they were of no use. Lu Changji felt the change in Jiang Shu.
Her transformation made him ecstatic, his instinctive joy bursting through the clouds and exploding in his mind, creating the most brilliant fireworks.
Lu Changji curled the corners of his lips and his body became hot.
The weather in summer changes suddenly. A mountain breeze blows, the temperature drops sharply, and the sky is covered with dark clouds.
The mountain breeze blew across his face, dispelling the heat and making Lu Changji's mind clearer.
He suddenly realized that he had just gone crazy. The person in his arms was his sister-in-law. There was a moral barrier and an insurmountable gap between them. How could he shamelessly enjoy such frivolous pleasure?
Lu Changji's expression turned from sunny to gloomy, and his pace quickened. He just wanted to hurry, to get Jiang Shu to the carriage as quickly as possible. Once the two of them were far away, perhaps he could finally break free from this sinful pleasure.
Lu Changji was tall and had long legs, so his walking speed suddenly increased. Jiang Shu swayed a few times and almost fell out of his arms.
She hurriedly reached out her hands and put them around his neck again, and the two of them were pressed together again.
Lu Changji was tall, and Jiang Shu curled up in his arms, her eyes level with his neck. Jiang Shu turned her head and saw Lu Changji's slender neck. She saw a blue vein protruding on his neck. The vein was stretched so tight that it seemed like it would burst at any time, as if it was suppressing something.
The air pressure became low. Jiang Shu didn't even dare to breathe, nor did she dare to look at Lu Changji any more. She kept her nerves tense and let Lu Changji carry her into the carriage.
Lu Changji's carriage was large and spacious, with not only benches but also cushions inside. Lu Changji bent over and pushed Jiang Shu onto the cushions.
Jiang Shu turned her head, and the corner of her lips inadvertently brushed against Lu Changji's Adam's apple. His neck was smooth, and his Adam's apple was particularly prominent. Jiang Shu's lips were slightly open, as if she was sucking on that bulge.
Lu Changji's movements suddenly stopped, veins popped out on his forehead, and a drop of sweat dripped down his forehead.
Jiang Shu also felt a little at a loss. Her aunt had told her that the Adam's apple was a man's other lifeline.
She clearly sensed that Lu Changji was in a bad mood. Fearing that he would think she was deliberately seducing him, she quickly sat up straight and stammered, "Uncle, I didn't mean to..."
Before she could finish her words, Lu Changji turned around stiffly, not even bothering to look at her.
He only said to Cheng Yong, "Take Second Madam to the foot of the mountain. The road is bumpy, so be careful when driving."
His voice was hoarse, as if it had been rubbed with sandpaper.
Cheng Yong replied yes and drove the carriage towards the foot of the mountain.
Jiang Shu finally relaxed after Lu Changji got off the car. She leaned on the cushion and dozed off. In just half an hour, they arrived at the foot of the mountain.
Jiang Shu was in good health. Others who sprained their ankles would have to rest for three to five days, but she was different. She asked Zhu'er to open a bottle of safflower oil and rubbed the hot safflower oil into her skin. Within a day, she was back to normal.
In the morning, Jiang Shu accompanied Lu Changyi to drink tea in the flower hall. She saw a servant standing beside Lu Changyi. The servant was tall, fair and handsome, very pleasing to the eye.
Jiang Shu looked at Lu Changyi and asked gently, "But Zhu Yun's service was not good enough, so why did the prince change his attendant?"
After Changshun was punished and expelled from the mansion, Lu Changyi transferred Zhu Yun to Xinchunyuan.
Lu Changyi paused for a moment as he picked up the food and replied, "Zhu Yun is calm but clumsy, so he's inevitably inconsiderate and can't compare to my new attendant."
After he finished speaking, he winked at the handsome young servant and said, "Zhang Qiu, hurry up and pay your respects to the Second Madam."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Qiu hurried forward and bowed to Jiang Shu, saying, "Hello, Second Madam!"
Jiang Shu waved her hand, asked Zhang Qiu to stand up, and gently reminded him: "The prince is not in good health. As his personal attendant, you don't need to do anything else. Just take good care of the prince."
In order to avoid suspicion, wealthy families rarely let servants into the inner courtyard to serve. Jiang Shu originally thought that Zhang Qiu would leave after paying her respects, but she didn't expect Lu Changyi to ask him to stay in the house and serve tea.
Jiang Shu felt uncomfortable, but she didn't say much. It was not a big deal. As long as Lu Changyi was happy, it was fine.
Zhang Qiu responded with a yes and came over to the two of them to help them boil water and make tea. He was very talkative and told them some interesting stories about the streets while making tea, which made Lu Changyi very happy.
At noon, Lu Changyi sent Zhang Qiu out and asked Jiang Shu with a smile: "What do you think of Zhang Qiu?"
Zhang Qiu was articulate and nimble, but for some reason, Jiang Shu always felt that he had a bit of the air of a stock-seller. Compared to Zhang Qiu, Jiang Shu liked the former Zhu Yun more.
After all, he was not her servant, so Jiang Shu did not want to say anything to spoil the fun, so she said, "Young Master Zhang is very skillful, and his tea-making skills are very good."
Lu Changyi pursed his lips and smiled, a strange light emanating from his eyes. The light in his eyes was filled with joy, yet also mixed with resentment and pain, which was intriguing.
He pinched his fingers, turned to Jiang Shu and said, "The kitchen has made lotus cakes. Mother likes this dessert the most. Please fill a plate and send it to her."
Jiang Shu said hello and took Fang Yu out of Xinchun Garden.
As soon as she left, Lu Changyi's expression changed. He called Zhang Qiu into the house, his face full of anger, and glared at Zhang Qiu fiercely, as if he wanted to kill someone.
Zhang Qiu shrank back, subconsciously retreating to the corner, lowering his eyes and saying, "Sir, did I do something wrong and make you unhappy?"
Lu Changyi picked up the teacup, raised his hand and poured all the tea on Zhang Qiu.
The tea was freshly brewed, and when it splashed on his face, it almost made his skin roll off. Zhang Qiu felt very uncomfortable, but he didn't dare to move, letting the hot tea flow from head to toe.
"Is the Second Madam pretty?" Lu Changyi's voice sounded from his ears, but it was already hoarse.
"Beautiful, beautiful, extremely beautiful!" Zhang Qiu didn't know why Lu Changyi asked this, and just answered according to his heart.
"Okay, very good." Lu Changyi curled the corners of his lips and smiled, then picked up a teacup and threw it at Zhang Qiu.
The porcelain pieces shattered, leaving bloody marks on the back of Zhang Qiu's hand.
Blood dripped down, and Zhang Qiu bent his waist, his posture becoming more respectful.
Zhang Qiu was born in a farmer's family in Baoding. When he was ten years old, there was a famine. His family could not make ends meet, so they sold him to Xianggu Pavilion.
Xianggu, which is a homophonic word of "Xianggu", means looking like a girl. It was a brothel for cultivating male prostitutes. Because Zhang Qiu had a handsome appearance and slender bones, he was sold to Bianjing City by the brothel owner.
In the male prostitution industry, the younger the male is, the more popular he is. But once he grows up and becomes tough, no customers will like him anymore, and his fate can be imagined.
Zhang Qiu was eighteen years old, and the number of guests taking care of him had gradually decreased. In a state of panic, he was brought to Lu Changyi.
He only thought that Lu Changyi was nice to him and was prepared to serve him. However, he didn't expect that Lu Changyi didn't touch him at all and only treated him as a servant. But if he really just needed a servant, there would be no need to spend a lot of money to buy him.
No matter what Lu Changyi's intentions were, Zhang Qiu didn't dare to offend him.
Zhang Qiu squatted on the ground, picked up the broken porcelain pieces and threw them outside the house, then stood aside.
Lu Changyi squinted at him, then closed his eyes and whispered, "The courtyard is deep and secluded, and Second Madam is bound to be lonely. Whether you can help her relieve her loneliness depends on your ability!"
Zhang Qiu was stunned, his eyes wide open in shock. He even suspected that he was hallucinating. How could the prince be willing to let go of the Second Mistress, such a beautiful woman?
After all, they are people who have been trained in the entertainment industry. They have seen a lot of dirty things and have also learned some skills to be more discerning.
After the shock, Zhang Qiu had his own idea. The prince was weak and thin like a bamboo pole. It was probably because he was not good at that and was blamed by his wife. Otherwise, he would not have pushed his wife onto another man with his own hands.
Thinking of Jiang Shu's beautiful face, Zhang Qiu's heart melted and he felt as if he was about to become an immortal.
Although he was happy, he shouldn't be too proud when it came to touching other people's pain points. Zhang Qiu didn't even dare to raise his head, but just replied with his eyes lowered.
At this moment, the door was pushed open, and the corner of a pink skirt embroidered with butterflies flashed before her eyes. It was Jiang Shu who came back.
Lu Changyi suppressed the anger in his eyes, waved to Jiang Shu, and motioned for her to sit next to him, and said softly: "Summer is hot and humid, and it is easy to get angry. I have been feeling dry mouth and tongue these days.
The lotus pods in Qinhu Lake are growing well. Take some people to pick some. When you have some free time, peel the lotus seeds and make tea with them. It will also help to calm your temper."
Jiang Shu lived in the village for a few years when she was young. She loved boating in the summer. Picking lotus seeds and catching fish and shrimps were all very interesting things to do.
Jiang Shu was a little impatient. After all, it was not convenient to go out in the hot sun, so she told the coachman to harness the carriage after noon.
Just before leaving the house, Zhang Qiu suddenly caught up with him. Zhang Qiu bowed to Jiang Shu and said softly, "Picking lotus seeds is not like other jobs. It's on the water surface. If you slip and fall in, it will be bad.
The prince is concerned about grandma's safety, so he specially sent me here to escort her."
Jiang Shu did not refuse Lu Changyi's kindness and asked Zhang Qiu to follow her to Qinhu.
Qin Lake is vast and boundless, with endless green lotus leaves reaching the sky. Looking around, the lake is covered with round lotus leaves.
Jiang Shu boarded the boat with Zhu'er and Zhang Qiu, and together they gathered two baskets full of lotus pods. A cool breeze blew by, and Zhu'er slowly rowed the boat towards the shore.
Zhang Qiu glanced at Jiang Shu and Zhu'er, and seeing that they were enjoying the scenery, he quietly put his hands behind his back and pulled out the wooden plug from the bottom of the boat.
The lake water seeped into the boat little by little. Zhang Qiu pretended to be surprised and shouted, "Second Madam, something terrible has happened! The boat is leaking."
Jiang Shu then noticed that there was a layer of water at the bottom of the boat. She was a good swimmer, so she could paddle ashore even if the boat was still in the middle of the lake, not to mention that it was close to the shore.
Just as she was about to say it was okay, she saw Zhang Qiu approaching her, pretending to hug her and jump into the water.
Jiang Shu raised her arm to push him away, turned to look at Zhu'er, and asked, "Can you swim?"
Zhu'er nodded. She was the youngest daughter in the family. Her father doted on her very much when he was alive. He was afraid that she would not be able to protect herself, so he not only made her strong and healthy since she was young, but also taught her to swim at an early age.
Knowing that Zhu'er could swim, Jiang Shu felt relieved. She picked up a basket of lotus pods, handed another basket to Zhang Qiu, and jumped lightly into the lake.
The figure in front was slender and graceful, like a fish in water. Zhang Qiu swam behind Jiang Shu, holding the lotus pod, with a worried look on his face, as if his heart was about to break.
There were spare clothes in the carriage. After Jiang Shu changed her clothes, she asked the driver to turn around and head towards Jiang's house. Lin liked to eat lotus seeds, and a basket of lotus pods was enough for her to eat for the whole summer.
The scorching heat was unbearable, and it became even more unbearable at noon, especially for someone like Lu Changji, who was strong and had no concubines, so his sexual desire was greater than that of others.
There was Bingjian in the room, but he couldn't fall asleep. Jiang Shu's figure lingered in his mind, disturbing him.
Since he couldn't sleep, he simply gave up. He sat up and called Cheng Yong into the house. He asked, "Has the swelling in Second Madam's legs gone down?"
Cheng Yong looked at Lu Changji and replied, "Second Madam and Miss Zhu'er went to Qin Lake to pick lotus seeds today. Her legs and feet should be fine."
Lu Changji nodded and sent Cheng Yong out.
Even after getting the answer he wanted, Lu Changji was still upset, with a fire in his heart that was enough to start a prairie fire.
Jiang Shu, you are really great.
What a clever trick.
It actually got him into a deep quagmire.
Ever since Jiang Ran hooked up with Prince Zheng with the help of Jiang Shu, Yang's attitude towards Jiang Shu changed 180 degrees. She was no longer cold and sarcastic, but warm and considerate.
As soon as Jiang Shu entered the room, Yang ordered the servants to serve her tea and snacks, and then asked the servants to call Jiang Ran to sit with her in the flower hall. The two were chatting casually when they suddenly heard a commotion, and in the blink of an eye, they saw a woman in gorgeous clothes and a servant rushing into the flower hall.
The woman had a broad face, imposing but lacking in grace, and looked fierce and sturdy. She was none other than Liu, the mother of Zheng Zuhe, the heir apparent of the Kaiyang Baobo clan.
Liu walked up to Yang angrily and asked, "Are you Yang?"
Yang had never seen such a domineering lady. She was stunned for a moment and nodded subconsciously.
"Okay, okay, you are quite brave." Liu sneered, turned around and sat on the armchair by the window, and scolded Yang.
"Don't you see what kind of family your Jiang family is? You actually dare to instigate the young lady in your family to seduce my son. You are really crazy and ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth."
"Do you think I don't know what kind of person your Second Lady is? Back when the Governor's wife invited people to the garden, the story of your Second Lady being molested caused a lot of uproar. Who doesn't know about it?
Now you actually want to stuff that bitch into the Earl's house. Do you think I'm dead?"
Liu's words were hard to hear, and Yang was shaking with anger, but due to the power of the Bo Mansion and Jiang Ran's future, she didn't say anything and forced herself to suppress her anger.
But Jiang Ran was different. She was raised in the palm of Yang's hand and had never suffered any grievances. She jumped up immediately and wanted to argue with Liu.
Yang hoped that Jiang Ran could marry into a wealthy family. If Jiang Ran could marry into the Kaiyang Marquis's Mansion, Liu would be her mother-in-law. If Jiang Ran and Liu were to clash before the wedding, she would surely suffer in the future.
Yang was afraid that Jiang Ran would offend Liu, so she pulled her behind her.
Jiang Ran's jump caught Liu's attention. She squinted at Jiang Ran and said unhappily, "You are the vixen who seduced my son. You are quite pretty, but unfortunately you are too frivolous and your reputation is as bad as a maggot in a gutter. Even if you become a concubine, you will soil my bed."
"We are not unreasonable people in the Bo's Mansion. Since you have served my son, I will not let you work hard in vain. Mother Kang, please give me a reward."
As soon as Liu finished speaking, the maid beside her placed a bucket of pearls on the table in the flower hall. The pearls were full and round, and they were extremely luxurious, but they cut the hearts of Yang and her son like a knife.
Apart from prostitutes, women from respectable families deserve to be admired. The old hag Liu treated Jiang Ran as a prostitute.
After Liu had made a scene, she left the Jiang residence. Jiang Ran was so angry that her shoulders were shaking. She grabbed the pearls on the table and threw them to the ground, cursing, "Liu is going too far, too far!"
Yang was also very angry. But Jiang Ran was too impulsive. She had to comfort Jiang Ran: "The word 'forbearance' is like a knife hanging over your head. If you still want to get married, you have to endure it."
"There are no parents in the world who can win over their children. As long as you hold the prince's heart firmly, you will be able to marry into the Earl's Mansion one day.
If you marry her, Liu will be your real mother-in-law. If she wants to punish her daughter-in-law, she has many ways to do it. For now, you can only swallow your anger and don't offend her too much, or she will punish you in the future."
Parents always make extra-ordinary plans for their children. Speaking of this, Yang became worried again and whispered to Jiang Ran, "Liu is so overbearing. What will the prince do if he can't persuade her?"
In addition to worrying about Jiang Ran, Yang was also worried about her son's future and marriage. Having an unmarried daughter in the family would affect her son's marriage as well.
Jiang Shu looked at the two panicked people and suddenly said, "The Zheng family is a noble family. Madam Zheng doesn't care about face, but Lord Zheng has to consider his reputation as an official in the court."
Jiang Shu's words woke Yang up. Yang nodded repeatedly and leaned over to Jiang Shu to flatter her: "Our family is not as well-off as the Zheng family, but the Xinyang Marquis's Mansion can rival them. If something really happens in the future, you must support your second sister!"
Jiang Shu said that was natural: "We are a family, even if our bones are broken, our tendons are connected. I will always take care of my second sister."
Hearing Jiang Shu say this, Yang finally felt relieved. With Jiang Shu around, the Kaiyang Marquis's Mansion had to be cautious. Thinking of this, she hurriedly told Wu Po to ask Lin to come to the flower hall for a feast.
After the meal, Jiang Shu handed the lotus pod to Lin and chatted with her for a while before returning to the Xinyang Marquis Mansion.
Yang calmed down and thought about it over and over again. She always felt that something was wrong. Madam Zheng was aggressive and domineering, and she didn't know what kind of person Prince Zheng was.
She called the servant, whispered a few instructions to him, and then lay down in the bedroom waiting for news.
The servant was quick, and within an hour he had gathered a complete account of Zheng Zuhe's romantic affairs. "Not only did Prince Zheng have seven or eight concubines, he had also beaten three of his concubines to death. He was extremely violent, and no family of comparable status would marry a young lady to him."
It was like a bolt from the blue. Yang was like a plant lacking water, and she withered in an instant. The banquet at the Xinyang Marquis' Mansion was attended by many talented people from noble families. Why did Jiang Ran happen to provoke the living tyrant, Prince Zheng?
It was Jiang Shu, it had to be Jiang Shu. Jiang Shu was always scheming, and she must have deliberately created the opportunity for Jiang Ran and Prince Zheng to meet.
She treated Jiang Shu as her savior and treated her with great care, but Jiang Shu treated her like a fool and played tricks on her.
Being humiliated by the Lady of the Bo family would have been fine, but Yang would never tolerate being bullied by a concubine. She shouted to Mrs. Wu, "Send the carriage. I need to go to the Xinyang Marquis's mansion. I've been pampering that bitch Jiang Shu lately. I'm afraid she's forgotten how many eyes the Horse Prince has."
The weather was fine. Jiang Shu and Zhu'er sat in the small garden, talking while peeling lotus seeds. They were both quick-witted and had peeled a bowl full of lotus seeds in just a few moments.
Jiang Shu handed the bowl to Zhu'er and instructed her gently, "Take these lotus seeds to the kitchen and ask the cook to remove the lotus seeds and simmer them over low heat to make a bowl of glutinous lotus seed soup.
Be sure to tell them to stew it for a while longer, as the prince has a weak stomach and can't digest hard food."
Zhu'er cried out "Ah" and walked towards Xinchun Garden with the lotus seeds. Before she had gone far, she saw Yang coming with three burly maids with murderous intent.
Yang's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and it was obvious that she was looking for trouble. The small garden was remote and there was not even a servant on duty. Zhu'er was worried that Jiang Shu would suffer a loss, so she hurriedly trotted back to the pavilion.
"Third Madam, the Madam is here. I can see she's not in a good mood. You'd better stay away!"
Jiang Shu was not a stubborn person. She had roughly guessed Yang's purpose. If she really made a fuss in the Xinyang Marquis' Mansion, it would only make others laugh at her, and it would be even more difficult for her to gain a foothold in the future.
Without saying anything, she stood up and walked quickly towards the corner gate. Jiang Shu walked very fast, but unexpectedly, Yang's pace was even faster and she caught up with her in just a moment.
Yang stood in front of Jiang Shu, glaring and scolding her, "Bitch, why did you run so fast? You have the guts to plot against Ran Jie'er, but don't you have the guts to bear the consequences?"
"Ran Jie'er's reputation was ruined because of your scheme, and now you have caused her to get involved with Zheng Zuhe and this tyrant.
What kind of temper does Zheng Zuhe have? He beat his concubine to death without blinking an eye, so how could he treat Ran Jie'er well for a long time? Are you determined to kill Ran Jie'er before you will stop?"
The more Yang spoke, the angrier she became. Suddenly, she felt a sense of helplessness and frustration. The culprit was standing right in front of her, and she would never let that person get away with it.
She took a deep breath, swung her arm, and slapped Jiang Shu hard.
"Madam, what are you doing?" Zhu'er felt that Jiang Shu had been wronged, so she raised her arm and hit Yang in the face.
The maids behind Yang were no pushovers either. They glanced at each other and joined in the fray. Several people pushed and shoved each other, and the scene became chaotic.
There were guards outside the garden. If Jiang Shuruo shouted, the guards would rush in to stop Yang. Unfortunately, what she did was shameful. The conflict between a concubine's daughter and her legal mother would be a huge joke if people knew about it.
Therefore, even though she was in a weak position, Jiang Shu did not call for help.
Zhu'er was strong, but her two fists were no match for four hands, and she was injured in a short while. The maids did not dare to beat Jiang Shu, so they tore her clothes, tearing her shirt into tatters, revealing the white skin underneath.
"Tear off all of Jiang Shu's clothes. I want to make her lose all her dignity and never be able to face anyone again." Yang was fearless and knew that Jiang Shu would not dare to call for help, so she became more and more rampant.
"Where did this wild dog come from? How dare it run to the Xinyang Marquis Mansion and bark!" Yang was making a big fuss when she suddenly heard a low shout.
Turning around, I saw a man in Chengzi's clothes walking quickly towards me. The man was very agile and I didn't know what method he used, but he just tapped the old women's shoulders and they were unable to move.
He swept to Yang like the wind, twisted his hands, and neatly twisted Yang's arms behind her back. Her tendons seemed to be torn apart, and Yang trembled with pain.
Yang's face turned pale, and she looked fierce but was actually weak. "I am your Second Madam's legitimate mother. If you dare to do anything reckless, I will not forgive you."
Cheng Yong naturally knew Yang's identity, but pretended not to know. He said, "My second wife is extremely virtuous and gentle, and has been well-educated. I believe her stepmother must also be a dignified and elegant person.
How can a street shrew like you be worthy of being the second wife's legitimate mother? If you continue to talk nonsense, I will break your arm."
Cheng Yong increased the force of his hands while speaking. Yang grimaced in pain and had no choice but to look at Jiang Shu. She lowered her posture and said, "Sister, please speak quickly. Are you going to watch me being bullied by a servant?"
Yang used both soft and hard tactics on Jiang Shu: "If the things you did become public, I'm afraid it won't do you any good."
Jiang Shu was dressed in rags and was too embarrassed to see anyone. She didn't want to argue with Yang any further and just wanted to settle the matter quickly.
She turned around, facing away from Cheng Yong, and whispered, "Mr. Cheng, my mother is drunk and acting a little out of control. Please send her back to the Jiang family!"
After all, she was Jiang Shu's biological mother, so a small lesson would be enough. Cheng Yong didn't want to go too far. He lowered his eyes and said yes, then said to Jiang Shu: "My wife was drunk, and her actions don't count. What happened today won't be spread out at all."
As expected of Lu Changji's confidant, Cheng Yong did everything perfectly. Before leaving, he even gave Jiang Shu a reassurance.
After the crowd dispersed, Jiang Shu finally had time to check Zhu'er's injuries. Zhu'er was injured, her eyes were black and blue, and there were two long nail marks on her cheeks.
Jiang Shu felt very distressed and said to Zhu'er in a gentle voice, "Go back to Xinchun Garden quickly. There's a box of aloe vera regenerating cream in the sandalwood box in the bedroom. Take it and apply it to the wound."
The flesh-growing ointment was extremely rare, and one box cost ten taels of silver, enough for a farmer's family to chew for two or three years. Zhu'er felt that she was of low status and unworthy of such a good thing, so she quickly shook her head and refused.
Jiang Shu's face darkened for a rare moment. "If you're asked to use it, go ahead and use it. A girl's face is precious. If you delay and leave scars, you'll definitely regret it one day in the future."
Seeing that Jiang Shu was serious, Zhu'er said no more and walked towards Xinchunyuan neatly.
The situation just now was really unbearable. Jiang Shu sat on the stone bench for a long time before she regained her strength.
She lowered her head to tidy up her clothes, which were torn into pieces. She couldn't put them together no matter how hard she tried. She couldn't face anyone.
Jiang Shu was a little discouraged and sat back on the stone bench. She decided to wait a while. When Zhu'er came to her senses, she might give her some clothes.
But Zhu'er has always been careless. If she can't remember, she can only wait until it gets dark and then go back in the dark.
Jiang Shu stared at the lake in boredom. The mirror-like surface of the lake reflected the blue sky and white clouds, and a tall figure was reflected in the white clouds.
Cheng Yong was Lu Changji's personal bodyguard. From the moment he appeared, Jiang Shu knew that Lu Changji must be nearby. Now she was not surprised to see Lu Changji.
Jiang Shu's clothes were too shabby for public display, so she turned sideways, saluted Lu Changji, and said softly, "Uncle, how are you?"
Seeing Jiang Shu's miserable appearance, Lu Changji was both angry and distressed. She had played him around and disturbed him day and night. Could it be that he couldn't even defeat a stupid woman like Yang?
Look at her clothes, they were torn to pieces. I don’t know if she was beaten by Yang. Yang is a strong woman. If she really attacks, how can Jiang Shu bear it?
Lu Changji sneered, "Jiang Shu, is this the result of all your careful planning?"
Jiang Shu did not expect Yang to be so impulsive and make her lose face.
The incident had already happened, so she didn't make any unnecessary excuses. She smiled bitterly and said helplessly, "I made my uncle laugh at me."
If she had been obedient and shown weakness to him, he might have come to her aid. However, she did not repent and was stubborn, so she deserved to be left out in the cold in this small garden.
Lu Changji snorted lightly, raised his head and stared at Jiang Shu. He wanted to scold her again, but he saw the glaring white showing through her tattered clothes.
His heartbeat quickened in vain, and the blood in his body gathered and rushed to his crown, making Lu Changji tremble with fear. He turned his head, intending to look away, but suddenly found a red palm print on the side of Jiang Shu's face.
Lu Changji was stunned, his eyes as cold as ice, yet filled with burning anger. He strode over to Jiang Shu and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong with your face? Was it covered by that vicious woman Yang?"
Jiang Shu nodded and sighed helplessly. She thought Lu Changji would continue to ridicule her, but suddenly she saw Lu Changji turn around and walk towards the gate of the courtyard neatly.
He said, "I'll send someone to kill that vicious woman, Yang."
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