Chapter 64 Chapter 64 You have to be obedient
Jiang Shu felt as if she was entangled by a snake. Her back felt cold and her muscles twitched uncontrollably.
She had already implicated Ye Qian, and she couldn't let him lose his life again. Guilt and self-blame lingered in her heart. Jiang Shu knew that no matter what she did, she could not make up for the harm she had done to Ye Qian.
Physiological tears continued to flow down, but Jiang Shu seemed unaware of it. She did not wipe them away, letting the tears fall freely.
Lu Changji stared at Jiang Shu's tears and clenched his teeth. She liked Ye Qian so much that for Ye Qian, she was not only willing to have sex with him, but she was even so heartbroken.
Her heart is with Ye Qian, so what does he mean to her?
Anger, resentment, bitterness, and helplessness intertwined in my heart. Like a knife, it cut into Changji again and again.
Lu Changji wiped Jiang Shu's tears and suddenly grasped her chin, forcing her to look him in the eye. "If it weren't for your private correspondence, I wouldn't have transferred Ye Qian away from Bianjing. Shu'er, I only have one request of you: don't have any contact with Ye Qian. Why won't you obey?"
"Why should I listen to you?" Jiang Shu didn't know where she got the courage from. She shook Lu Changji's hand away and said sternly, "I've already said it before, I just want to live a stable life.
Having enough food and clothing, peace of mind and contentment, this is the life I long for. Can you give me such a life?
"If you can't give me anything, why do you want to mess up my life? I'm stuck with you now, what's the point?"
She was very emotional, her chest heaving, and she finally poured out all her dissatisfaction in recent days.
Lu Changji had never seen Jiang Shu so out of control. He held Jiang Shu in his arms and whispered to comfort her, "Please give me some time. I will eventually make you happy."
Jiang Shu was so angry that she couldn't take Lu Changji's words to heart. She used her hands and feet, hitting and kicking him, unable to vent her anger.
Lu Changji let her vent, sitting there straight and motionless.
The calf kicked off Lu Changji's outer robe, revealing the white gauze underneath. Jiang Shu then remembered that his leg injury had not yet healed.
Jiang Shu was stunned for a moment, then struggled to get off Lu Changji's legs and sat on the cushion on the side.
Jiang Shu's unintentional action made Lu Changji very happy. He curled his lips into a smile and whispered, "If you want to fight, then fight. Don't restrain yourself."
Jiang Shu said nothing, but refused to fight again. She turned her head to the car window angrily.
The two of them didn't go to the restaurant for breakfast after all. Just as they were about to stop talking, Cheng Luan's voice drifted into the carriage: "Sir, the Queen Mother has an urgent matter. Please come to the palace immediately."
The remnants of Lu's party had not yet been eliminated, and Lu Changji was very busy. He did not dare to delay and first sent Jiang Shu back to the Xinyang Marquis Mansion, and then entered the palace.
Jiang Shu didn't feel hungry, but she felt sleepy every day. After returning to Canaan Courtyard, she went to bed in the house. She was in a daze when she heard Zhu'er report that Aunt Lin and Jiang Rong had arrived.
Jiang Shu was very happy and quickly told Zhu'er to invite the people into the house. As they were talking, the two of them entered the house.
Aunt Lin stared at Jiang Shu and looked her over. Before she could say anything, tears welled up in her eyes: "My son, it's only been a few days since I last saw you. How come you look so bad?"
As she spoke, she held Jiang Shu's hand and continued to ramble on, "On the day of your wedding, I followed your bridal sedan chair out the door, but unexpectedly, we were intercepted by soldiers on the way. When I learned that you had been abducted, I was extremely anxious and wanted to rush to the Xinyang Marquis' Mansion to ask for an explanation."
"Unfortunately, Jiang Bin intended to poison you. After the incident, the soldiers surrounded the Jiang residence tightly. Not only me, not even a fly could fly out."
"The officers and soldiers have been searching the house for quite a while now. They've taken away many things from Brother Bin'er's study, and his servant has also been taken away. Now that the house is a little quieter, Auntie finally has time to come and see you."
The Dali Temple has an established process for handling cases. Jiang Shu knew her aunt's difficulties and did not blame her for coming to see her now. She said, "Aunt, we are mother and daughter. Blood is thicker than water. How could I care about those trivial matters? As long as I can see you, my heart feels at ease."
Compared to Aunt Lin's helplessness, Jiang Rong was the one who had no words to express her suffering. She was not ambitious enough. Even though Jiang Shu gave her Fang Yu to help her, she still could not stand up in the Lin family.
She can now sort out the accounts in the room, but without the guidance of close friends and elders, she always makes mistakes in interpersonal relationships.
Today's holiday gift to the Han family was too meager, tomorrow's red envelope for the Gu family's full moon banquet was too generous, and the cold dishes prepared for the banquet at home the next day weren't impressive enough...
Jiang Rong was tortured in every aspect and every detail to the point of collapse.
The Lin family is a large family. Although they have been divided, the various branches interact frequently. The sister-in-law and aunt from the next room watched coldly, and Qing waited for her to make a mistake and then ridiculed her in a sarcastic manner.
Jiang Rong was a soft-hearted person. She finally mustered up the courage to argue a few times, but because she was not as eloquent as her sister-in-law, she was at a disadvantage again.
After being defeated in the first battle, Jiang Rong's life in the Lin family became increasingly difficult. She was entangled in messy chores and had no time to even see Jiang Shu. If Aunt Lin had not sent someone to invite her, she didn't know when she would be able to leave the Lin family.
Jiang Rong felt bitter, but compared to Jiang Shu's situation, hers was nothing. She swallowed her bitterness and wanted to say a few words to comfort Jiang Shu, but before she could say anything, she couldn't help sobbing.
Jiang Shu looked at Jiang Rong's wrinkled face and couldn't help but feel distressed. She asked, "What's wrong with you? Minister Lin has wronged you."
Jiang Rong didn't want to make Jiang Shu worry, so she shook her head repeatedly, but her tears were like beads that had broken off the string and she couldn't stop them.
Jiang Shu wiped her tears with a handkerchief and whispered, "Rong'er, we are sisters. I watched you grow up. If you have any difficulties, you should tell me. I am worried because you are hiding them like this."
Having said that, Jiang Rong couldn't hide it from Jiang Shu any longer, so he told her about his situation in the Lin family.
The housekeeper has a deep knowledge. Jiang Shu studied under Zhao for half a year before she got the hang of it. Without anyone to guide her, it was really difficult for Jiang Rong to support a family.
It is indeed not commendable that the mistress of the house cannot support a family, but that is definitely not a reason for Jiang Rong to be ostracized and ridiculed by her sisters-in-law from the next room.
Jiang Shu patted Jiang Rong's head and said softly, "If Minister Lin doesn't mind, I'd like to stay at the Lin family for a while. I'm not an expert in housekeeping, but at least I know a thing or two. I'll help you manage the Lin family's affairs, and you should also learn from me."
After all, Jiang Shu was not a member of the Lin family, so it would be harmless for her to stay at the Lin family for a while. However, if she stayed there for a long time, rumors would probably spread.
Jiang Shu took a sip of tea. The old lady of the Lin family was an affectionate woman, but she couldn't ignore the Lin family just to commemorate the old master of the Lin family.
When she arrived at the Lin family, she must find a way to invite Old Madam Lin out of the Buddhist temple, and at least teach the housekeeper Jiang Rong how to do it.
Hearing Jiang Shu's words, Jiang Rong was overjoyed and said joyfully, "Yunzhi treats me very well. He always agrees to whatever I ask. I'm so happy that you're coming to the Lin family to help me. I just don't know if Lord Lu will agree."
Jiang Rong's voice gradually became softer and softer, gradually becoming a mosquito's hum. Her elder sister had been abducted to the Xinyang Marquis's residence by Minister Lu, and he probably wouldn't let her go out easily.
Jiang Shu pursed her lips and smiled. Now that Ye Qian had left Bian Jing, Lu Changji had no worries and would never restrict her freedom.
She said, "I can go wherever I want. He has no right to control me."
Jiang Shu was used to being steady, but her words sounded like a little girl's anger. Jiang Rong was stunned. She had thought her elder sister would be trembling with fear around Minister Lu, but the facts were very different from her assumption.
If Minister Lu was willing to favor the eldest sister, with his power and status, no one would dare to look at her even if her reputation was ruined. Thinking of this, Jiang Rong felt a little better.
The sisters had a difficult life since childhood and always hoped that things would be better for each other.
After learning about their respective situations, the three of them gathered together to talk and eat snacks. Happy times always passed quickly, and in a moment, it was dark. Jiang Shu sent Jiang Rong and Aunt Lin to the gate, and only when she saw that the carriage had disappeared did she reluctantly return to Canaan Court.
She had eaten a lot of snacks in the afternoon, and her stomach was full. She had no appetite for dinner, so she simply lay on the couch and did needlework. She fell asleep while doing it.
When Lu Changji returned to the room, it was very quiet. Jiang Shu was lying quietly on the couch, sleeping, affectionate and peaceful, breathing evenly. Lu Changji stared at her sleeping face, feeling extremely peaceful in his heart.
He bent down, supported Jiang Shu's knees, carried Jiang Shu to the bed, held Jiang Shu carefully, and slowly fell asleep.
Jiang Shu was sleeping soundly. When she woke up, Lu Changji had already left. She wanted to take a walk in the back garden, but before she could change her clothes, Nanny Zhou came in.
Madam Zhou bowed to Jiang Shu and said gently, "Grandma, the weather is getting colder and the beginning of winter is approaching. Madam likes to be lively and wants to invite relatives and friends to come to her house to write poems and make tea on the beginning of winter.
The Madam is old and it is hard for her to host a banquet alone. I would like to ask you to host it together with her."
The servants in the Xinyang Marquis Mansion used to call Jiang Shu "Second Madam". Now that she was taken to Canaan Court by Lu Changji, they didn't know what to call her, so they simply skipped the first teeth order and called her "Madam".
Lu Lin likes lively atmosphere, but Zhao likes quietness. Jiang Shu knows that Zhao organized this party probably to help her relieve her boredom.
Only when people are busy will they not have time to be sad about the passing of time or to think about random things.
Jiang Shu has been feeling a little sleepy these days. Originally, she didn't want to work hard, but in order not to disappoint Zhao's kindness, she nodded and agreed.
Zhao was very methodical in his work, and Jiang Shu followed suit, organizing the tasks at hand in an orderly manner.
At the beginning of winter, everything is wrapped in winter colors, and the mountains and rivers gain new scenery.
On this day, the Xinyang Marquis Mansion was bustling with people, and every seat was filled.
The women were sitting in the flower hall, brewing tea and having a small gathering. It was originally very lively, but when they saw Jiang Shu come in, they all fell silent.
Who the hell is Jiang Shu? A person whose marriage was snatched away by Prime Minister Lu. She deserves to be huddled in the backyard and never see the light of day again. How dare she embarrass herself in front of them?
In their hearts, they despised Jiang Shu, but on second thought, they did not dare to say anything rashly. Since Zhao allowed her to show up, it meant that she did not dislike her. They were guests, and the master of the family was an official in the court. They must have gone crazy to displease Prime Minister Lu's biological mother.
They didn't want to talk to Jiang Shu, but they didn't dare to offend her, so they pretended not to see her and lowered their heads to drink tea.
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