The first to react was Marquis Changping.
"What utter nonsense did you just say, you unfilial son?!"
Jiang Sanye showed no fear or hesitation whatsoever. “Father, if you continue to force Yin Shi, I will take Yin Shi and our two children and leave the Marquis’s mansion!”
"You! You! Do you know what you're saying?"
Jiang Sanye knelt on the ground. "I know, I am unfilial, but I cannot stand by and watch my father force Yin Shi like this, making us a laughing stock!"
My son has always been muddle-headed and dissolute, and he no longer cares what others say. But if His Majesty knew that Father was eyeing his daughter-in-law's dowry, do you think Yuan Niang would still receive His Majesty's favor? And would His Majesty dare to give our people a position of importance in the future?”
Jiang Segu felt somewhat disappointed upon hearing this.
It turns out that Father was just using this as an excuse; he didn't really intend to take them away from the Marquis's mansion!
Too!
In their previous life, their father had never argued with their grandfather because of them, let alone mentioned taking them to live in a separate mansion!
Thinking of this, Jiang Segu looked at Third Master Jiang with a hint of resentment.
If only Father had stood up for himself like that just once!
Grandma Jiang was overjoyed.
Third Master didn't lie to her!
Third Master truly wanted to leave the Marquis's mansion and take her and their two children out to live their own lives.
Although Third Master smoothed things over at this point, since he had this intention and said it out loud, such a day is not far off!
Marquis Changping felt as if he had been doused with a bucket of ice water in the dead of winter, and he was chilled to the bone!
He glared at his unusually uncharacteristic third son and his longing-looking third daughter-in-law.
OK!
It turns out that the third son and his wife had long harbored such rebellious thoughts!
He raised the third child himself, so he knows his personality well!
Given the stubborn nature of the third son, he would never say such a thing. It must have been his wife and sixth granddaughter who instigated him to say it!
Fine, if she wants to get rid of the Marquis's mansion, he'd like to see if his third son's wife will regret it when she gets her wish!
Jiang Segu, who had been staring at Marquis Changping, felt a chill run down his spine when he noticed the coldness in Marquis Changping's eyes.
Grandfather wants to sleep with Mother!
She had to think of a way to prevent her grandfather from taking his anger out on her mother because of her father's words!
It's just a shop, nothing compared to my mother's life!
"Grandfather, don't believe what Father said in anger! Where can we go if we leave the Marquis's mansion? Besides, Azi can't bear to leave Grandfather and Grandmother!"
However, grandfather, it's not that your mother and granddaughter are reluctant to part with Zhenbaozhai; it's just that Zhenbaozhai offended Prince Jing'an today. My mother and I went out today because Zhenbaozhai was surrounded by Prince Jing'an and his men..."
This is not a lie, so Jiang Segu is not afraid of Marquis Changping investigating.
"What happened? How could they have offended Prince Jing'an?"
He just wanted to use some things to pay off his debts, and he didn't want to make any enemies with Prince Jing'an!
"It was all because Manager Wu sold counterfeit goods to Prince Jing'an that Prince Jing'an brought officials to his door to demand an explanation!"
Having no other choice and under pressure from Prince Jing'an's power, Mother had no choice but to give most of the profits from Zhenbaozhai to Prince Jing'an in order to quell his anger!
Therefore, the Prince of Jing'an is now in charge of the Treasure Pavilion. If you really want the Treasure Pavilion, you'll have to ask the Prince of Jing'an for it!
Jiang Segu lied, but as long as the shop assistants and manager didn't say anything, my grandfather definitely wouldn't have the ability to find out about these things related to the bonuses.
Marquis Changping was skeptical of Jiang Segu's words.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Segu added, "If Grandfather doesn't believe me, he can summon the shop assistants from Zhenbaozhai for questioning! If he finds the shop assistants from Zhenbaozhai untrustworthy, he can also ask the people in the shops to the left and right of Zhenbaozhai tomorrow!"
For a long time, Marquis Changping remained silent.
He was still somewhat unwilling to accept it!
He finally came up with an idea, but he didn't get any benefit from it. How could he let this matter go so easily?
Jiang Segu nudged her mother lightly with her elbow and raised an eyebrow at Marquis Changping.
Grandma Jiang understood immediately and stepped forward gently, saying, "Father, besides giving the new concubine's family a candy shop, I'm also willing to give you another hundred taels of silver as a congratulatory gift. I hope you can calm down!"
Only one hundred taels of silver!
Are you trying to get rid of a beggar?
Marquis Changping was extremely dissatisfied, but he knew he couldn't push his luck any further, otherwise he might lose even a hundred taels of silver!
"I'm so angry! This was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but you two have stirred up my anger! Today, I'm only letting it go because Yuan Niang is about to enter the palace!"
If the third son utters such disobedient words again in the future, don't blame me for disregarding our father-son relationship and expelling your entire family from the Marquis's mansion!
Jiang Sanye suppressed his impulse and bowed, saying, "Your son wouldn't dare!"
"Alright, all of you get out of here, stop getting in my way!"
"Yes! Son (daughter-in-law, granddaughter), you may leave!"
After leaving Shangshanzhai and entering the second gate, Jiang Sanye's tightly clenched hand finally loosened slightly.
"Azi, go back to your own courtyard first!"
Mother has something to say to Father alone.
Jiang Segu bowed to the two of them and then led Qiaolian away!
Only after her figure disappeared from sight did Grandma Jiang grasp Grandpa Jiang's hand, her face full of worry, and say, "Grandpa was too reckless just now!"
"A-Chan, this family is mine..."
Grandma Jiang placed the handkerchief she was holding over Third Master Jiang's mouth. "I understand Third Master's thoughts, but we've already agreed to proceed gradually. If we alert..."
Grandma Jiang didn't continue the conversation, but changed her words, saying, "Azi is still young, and she grew up spoiled by the old lady. I'm really afraid that if we are wrong, Azi will not forgive us!"
Knowing his wife's worries, Third Master Jiang sighed softly, "I acted impulsively when I heard that Father wanted to take Shaoyao's daughter as a concubine! Let's go back to the courtyard and discuss this matter further!"
The couple walked hand in hand back to Lanyue Courtyard, while news of what happened at Shangshanzhai reached Zhaotai Courtyard.
Mother Zhou waved away the old woman who came to report.
After the old woman left, she asked Old Madam Jiang, "Old Madam, it seems that Third Master really intends to leave the manor. What should we do?"
Madam Jiang calmly and unhurriedly fiddled with the prayer beads in her hand, saying with an air of nonchalance, "What's there to worry about? It's not uncommon for a father and son to have a quarrel, and for the son to threaten to leave home!"
“But what if Third Master really does leave…” Zhou Mama paused slightly before continuing, “Third Master is your only son, and Lin-ge’er is your only grandson, and A-Zi is your most beloved granddaughter. If they all leave, wouldn’t you be all alone!”
Old Madam Jiang remained calm and composed. "In any case, the third son won't leave before his birthday. As for what happens after that, it depends on what the Marquis does!"
"You mean the Marquis will..."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
