Marquis Changping stared at Jiang Segu suspiciously, trying to discern the truth or falsehood in Jiang Segu's words.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Segu suggested, "If Grandfather doesn't believe what Azi said, he can send someone to investigate first."
Of course I should see it, but I can't say such things in front of my own granddaughter.
“What Azi said, Grandfather naturally believes. You helped Grandfather find Zhou Yuan, so Grandfather should reward you with something, but Grandfather doesn’t have anything good here. Why don’t you go to your grandmother’s to ask for some!”
Jiang Segu knew that Marquis Changping was a miser, and he also knew that he couldn't get anything from him, but he still pouted and said, "Grandfather doesn't keep his word. I should have known better than to save Zhou Yuan! Even if you don't reward Azi, you should at least pay for Zhou Yuan's medical expenses!"
"Zhou Yuan isn't my son! Go ask Zhou's mother for him!"
“But Zhou Yuan is a man close to my grandfather. Now that he is injured, my grandfather is even willing to pay for his medical expenses. If the servants in the mansion find out about your actions, how will they be able to serve my grandfather in the future!”
Marquis Changping was so angry that his chest ached. After a moment, he said, "Go ask your aunt for the money. She's the one who manages everything in the manor!"
Having achieved his goal, Jiang Segu left happily.
As soon as she stepped out of the courtyard, the smile on her face vanished. "Qiaolian, when you go to the First Madam to ask for money, do you know what to say?"
"This servant understands!"
"After you get the money, you must discreetly inform Second Madam that you have found Zhou Yuan! Also, have Qingying keep watch in Yongxiang East Alley."
"yes!"
Go!
The master and servant split up and went their separate ways.
Qiaolian went to Jiyue Courtyard, while Jiangsegu went to Zhaotai Courtyard.
"Grandma, look at Grandpa! He never keeps his word!"
Upon seeing Madam Jiang, Jiang Segu spilled the beans, recounting everything that had just happened at Shangshanzhai.
"You tell me, I saved Zhou Yuan with both my own efforts and money, and my grandfather is unwilling to reward me, but he doesn't even want to pay for the medical expenses! Tell me, what kind of behavior is this!"
"If it weren't for Zhou's mother, I would have had Doctor Li throw Zhou Yuan out right now, and I wouldn't care if he lived or died!"
Madam Jiang's hand, which was moving the prayer beads, did not stop for a moment. She scolded Jiang Segu, "You know what kind of person your grandfather is, yet you still try to take advantage of him. Aren't you just asking for trouble?"
"Grandmother, you're siding with Grandfather!"
"Alright, alright, stop pouting. You could hang a fruit basket on your head! Your grandfather is stingy, but your grandmother can be more generous, okay? Tell me, what do you want? Your grandmother will give it to you!"
Jiang Segu then turned his anger into laughter, and hugged and shook the old lady Jiang, saying, "Grandmother is still the best to Azi!"
"Alright, alright, stop shaking her. Your grandmother's old bones can't withstand this kind of shaking!"
Jiang Segu then sat up straight.
Zhou's mother, who had been standing to the side, knelt down in front of Jiang Segu, her old face covered with tears.
"Thank you so much, Sixth Miss, for your great kindness!"
"Aunt Zhou, please get up quickly! I can't bear to see you kneeling like this!"
Jiang Segu personally helped Zhou's mother up, and said with a guilty expression, "I originally wanted to take Zhou Yuan back to the manor so that you and your son could be reunited, but Zhou Yuan woke up like he had gone mad..."
"Sixth Miss, please don't frighten this old servant. What's wrong with my son?"
"After waking up, he keeps talking nonsense, saying things like 'he doesn't keep his word,' and he keeps calling out his older sister's name..."
When Jiang Segu said this, he seemed to be talking to Zhou's mother, but his eyes were constantly fixed on Qiu Xia, who was standing to the side.
Zhou's mother's heart sank, and after a long while, she asked worriedly, "My son, have you hurt your head?"
"After examining him, Dr. Li said that there was no head injury."
At the right moment, Madam Jiang spoke up to comfort Zhou's mother, "Don't worry too much. You know how skilled Dr. Li is. Zhou Yuan will definitely recover!"
“Grandmother is right, but Azi doesn’t quite understand. Zhou Yuan is Grandfather’s attendant, so why would he be talking about his eldest sister?”
"What kind of person is your eldest sister? Even the Emperor, who has seen countless women, was moved by her, let alone a naive young man like Zhou Yuan!"
If you look closely, half the servants in this manor can't forget your eldest sister after seeing her!
Jiang Segu seemed to understand, and didn't say anything more about it. He chatted with Old Madam Jiang for a few more pleasantries before leaving.
As soon as she stepped out of Zhaotai Courtyard, Wan Tianci, who was hiding at the door, suddenly jumped out, startling Jiang Segu, who was deep in thought, into exclaiming.
"What are you doing! Are you itching for a beating? Do you need acupuncture to loosen your skin?!"
Wan Tianci snorted, "You just know how to scare me with acupuncture! I have something important to tell you. Since you don't like me that much, I'm leaving!"
As he spoke, he pretended to turn around and lift his foot.
But the raised foot hesitated to land.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Segu turned and walked towards the road to the west.
"Hey, Jiang Segu, you'll really regret it if you don't listen!" Wan Tianci chased after him. "Let me tell you, this is about your brother!"
Jiang Segu's eyes flickered slightly, but he still didn't stop or even acknowledge him.
"Jiang Segu! Aren't you afraid your brother will be framed? Sigh, Jiang Segu! Are you really so heartless and ungrateful that you won't even go to his rescue knowing he's about to be framed?"
"This is the Marquis's residence, who can scheme against my brother! Besides, it's Master Yun's teaching time right now, who dares to disturb him! Wan Tianci, let me tell you, there's a limit to playing tricks on people! You think you can use my brother's name to make me mess around with you? You'd better give up on that idea!"
"I'm not making a fuss!" Wan Tianci said with a serious face. "I do like to tease others, but think about it, have I ever teased you, or used the names of my third uncle, third aunt, or Jiang Wenlin to provoke you!"
Jiang Segu then stopped in his tracks. "Then tell me, who is plotting against my brother?"
"Of course, it's my aunt."
My eldest aunt?
This puzzled Jiang Segu. Why would his aunt scheme against his brother for no reason?
Taking advantage of Jiang Segu's dazed state, Wan Tianci reached out and pinched Jiang Segu's chubby cheeks.
The smooth, tender texture felt like freshly made tofu, so hot that Wan Tianci's heart trembled!
But the next moment, Jiang Segu slapped his hand hard.
"Wan Tianci, what are you doing!"
"I...I...I just saw you spacing out for a while and thought I'd wake you up!"
Jiang Segu rubbed his face hard, intending to storm off in a huff, but then he remembered that Wan Tianci must know the inside story, so he said resentfully, "You'd better tell the truth, or else, hmph!"
"Of course I'm telling the truth! My aunt wants my cousin Ying to marry your brother, so she's been having her fawn over him every day these past few days..."
"Just trying to curry favor?"
"Hmm! But I'm afraid your brother is not worthy of today's attentiveness!"
"What's the meaning?"
"Seeing that your brother didn't have any romantic feelings for Cousin Ying, your aunt, persuaded by your maternal aunt, started having wicked thoughts..."
Why would my aunt persuade my other aunt to harm my brother?
Didn't my aunt always want to arrange for her maid to become my brother's woman?
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