Upon hearing that Wen Xiuli had taken a liking to a penniless scholar, the grandmother forgot the purpose of coming to Yunxiang Courtyard to confront her and hurriedly took Wen Xiuli back to Jing'an Hall.
“Li’er, you must listen to your grandmother. Your grandmother will find you a good husband.”
The grandmother's nervous demeanor made her seem more like a loving granddaughter than her own.
Wen Xiuli lowered her head and said softly, "Grandmother, I only want to marry someone I love. Although that scholar has nothing now, I believe he will achieve great things in the future."
Grandmother sighed and said earnestly, "Li'er, you are still young and do not know the dangers of this world. Liking someone is not important for living a good life. You will suffer a lot if you marry him. Trust me, you will meet someone you like even more in the future."
Madam Jiang was truly earnest and patient in her advice.
Wen Xiuli said firmly, "My granddaughter is not afraid of hardship. As long as she can be with him, she is willing to endure anything."
Seeing that she couldn't persuade her, Grandmother could only shake her head helplessly and say, "Since you are so persistent, Grandmother will not force you to stop. But you must remember that Grandmother will always be your support. If you suffer any grievances in the future, you must come back and tell Grandmother."
Hearing her grandmother say this, Wen Xiuli immediately beamed with joy: "Grandmother! But I don't even know which family's young master he is!"
"I'll have Wei-jie go and ask," Old Madam Jiang said absentmindedly.
She knew Wen Xiuli's personality.
They won't turn back until they hit a brick wall.
She said that if she sets her sights on someone, she will definitely inquire about them.
Madam Jiang thought to herself that she should send someone to inquire about this person's family background first, and then make a decision later.
However, she dared not go to the general's wife.
Madam Jiang and her daughter-in-law do not get along.
Old Madam Jiang didn't know why, but her daughter-in-law was always so gentle and submissive to everyone.
He was only short-tempered with her.
In the first few days after she returned, her daughter-in-law was quite polite to her.
These days they've started to show their true colors.
Even the greetings were waived.
Thinking of this, Old Madam Jiang became angry.
She gave birth to a useless son.
A dignified and mighty general actually indulged his wife in finding fault with his mother.
I heard that Old Madam Jiang took Wen Xiuli to Yunxiang Courtyard and caused a scene.
Mrs. Jiang was very angry.
She immediately had someone summon Jiang Chuwei.
"Wei'er! Is your grandmother making things difficult for you again?" Madam Jiang asked anxiously.
The old lady was confused; she didn't love her own granddaughter, but instead doted on her maternal grandniece.
Jiang Chuwei smiled and said, "It's alright, I don't mind."
Madam Jiang looked at her daughter with heartache, while inwardly cursing Wen Xiuli to the point of being furious.
"You don't need to concern yourself with her marriage."
Jiang Chuwei said, "Mother, don't worry, I won't let myself suffer."
Jiang Chuwei's meddling in her cousin's marriage was simply a way to give her mother some peace and quiet.
Grandmother was unwilling to ask Mother for help, but Wen Xiuli was shameless.
She will go to her mother for her own purposes.
Rather than bothering my mother, I'd rather bother myself.
Seeing that her daughter was not injured, Madam Jiang was relieved.
After all, he was neglected by his own grandmother and had a particularly favored cousin to compare him to.
Mrs. Jiang was worried that her daughter was unhappy.
Back at Yunxiang Courtyard, the maids were all indignant.
"Miss! Miss is going too far. Making a scene here first thing in the morning, and even inviting the old lady over. Will there ever be any peace and quiet in this courtyard again?"
Xia Qi couldn't help but complain.
“Next time she comes, you can throw her out,” Jiang Chuwei said with a smile.
"Really?" Xia Qi's hands were already itching to act, and with Miss's words, she wouldn't hold back.
Who does she think she is, daring to yell at the young lady like that?
The people need to be driven out of the general's mansion, but not now.
Once Wen Xiuli leaves, her grandmother will leave too.
What Jiang Chuwei couldn't understand was why her grandmother favored the Wen family so much.
No matter how close the wife's family is, there's no reason for them to disregard their own son.
"Miss! The way the old lady protects the Wen family is just like how the general and his wife protect the young master and young lady." Chunqin was puzzled. How could there be such a logic in the world?
Jiang Chuwei was startled, as if she understood something.
Recalling the past, she realized that the old lady's favoritism towards Wen Xiuli was indeed like the care her parents had given her.
Could it be that Wen Xiuli and she have some kind of special connection? She secretly investigated to find out the truth.
A few days later, Jiang Chuwei received some clues pointing to a secret from many years ago. Back then, the General's Mansion faced a huge crisis, and the Wen family extended a helping hand, saving the General's Mansion.
This favor might be the reason why the old lady favored the Wen family. As the investigation deepened, more evidence emerged, ultimately revealing a little-known past.
"Speaking of which, Miss, have you noticed? Your cousin and the old lady look so alike," Chunqin asked, puzzled.
Upon hearing this, an idea flashed through Jiang Chuwei's mind.
But the thought came too quickly, and Jiang Chuwei didn't grasp it.
“It’s common for nephews to resemble their aunts, and perhaps that’s why the old lady loves their family so much,” Qiu Shu said.
Jiang Chuwei felt a sudden unease, sensing that something was amiss. She looked at Chunqin and said, "Go and invite my uncle over; I need to speak with him alone."
When her cousin arrived, Jiang Chuwei led him to Wang Kai and asked directly, "Cousin, could you tell me what your relationship is with the old lady?"
My cousin's eyes darted around, and he hesitated, unwilling to speak openly.
Jiang Chuwei's gaze was sharp and relentless. Her uncle sighed, "I'm just the old lady's nephew. It's probably because I look so much like my aunt that she's been so kind to me."
Jiang Chuwei looked at her cousin's expression and couldn't detect a trace of guilt.
Perhaps she was mistaken.
"Miss, Prince Yu is here." Donghua ran in, her head covered in sweat.
As soon as she saw the prince, she excitedly came to report the news.
"Slow down! He's here, it's not like it's his first time here, why are you so excited?" Jiang Chuwei said.
Donghua said anxiously, "Miss, you don't know, Miss Biao is dressed like a butterfly and is secretly hiding in the side hall."
"What is she doing hiding in the side hall?" Xia Qi asked curiously.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuwei's expression turned cold.
Jiang Chuwei knew about Wen Xiuli, but she didn't believe that Wen Xiuli was deeply in love with Young Master Gu.
Gu Yunfei's radiant face only briefly attracted her attention.
Now that Wen Xiuli has seen Prince Yu, she will soon forget Gu Yunfei completely.
Jiang Chuwei got up and walked towards the main hall.
From afar, we could see Wen Xiuli lurking suspiciously outside the house.
Wen Xiuli looked very excited.
"Wen Xiuli! What are you doing?" Jiang Chuwei asked sternly.
It seems Wen Xiuli is eyeing Prince Yu.
Wen Xiuli is really overestimating herself.
Is Prince Yu someone she can even dream of?
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