As soon as she entered, Grandma Jiang started muttering to herself with red eyes.
"How many times have I told you not to get into conflicts with those people from the Jiang family? Why don't you listen? Those people are all as cunning as lotus roots in a pond. You're so stubborn and narrow-minded, why bother arguing with them!"
Jiang Segu pouted and raised her hand, which was wrapped in gauze, for her mother to see.
Grandma Jiang didn't even look at him. "From childhood to adulthood, you've suffered so much at their hands. Why don't you ever learn to change your impulsive nature? It seems the punishments you received before were too lenient; you show no remorse whatsoever!"
Although Grandma Jiang was heartbroken, she spoke harshly.
Those you give birth to yourself know your temperament best!
If she shows even the slightest bit of heartache, Azi will seize the opportunity to take advantage of it and even try to claim credit for it!
She wasn't unaware that Azi was doing everything to protect her, but she didn't want to see her daughter get hurt because of it!
Therefore, she would severely punish Azi each time, hoping that her daughter would learn from her mistakes.
Afterwards, Azi responded well, but every time she encountered the Song family, she would react like a firecracker meeting fire!
In her previous life, Jiang Segu always felt that her mother was weak. Everyone insulted her mother, but her mother just tolerated it and even made her apologize to those people!
Later, when she grew up, she realized that her mother was just worried about her and didn't want her to be bullied.
Thinking of this, Jiang Segu's eyes instantly reddened. She hugged Grandma Jiang tightly and said in a muffled voice, "I just can't stand them talking about my mother like that! If there's a next time, I'll still fight them!"
Grandma Jiang's heart, which was riddled with wounds, was instantly healed by her daughter's words.
She affectionately patted Jiang Segu's head, swallowed the lump in her throat, and then scolded in a hoarse voice, "You're too bold! Those people aren't worth you pricking your own hand with a needle! What if you pricked a meridian and ruined your hand?"
"Mother, I'm not that stupid! Besides, I pricked my left hand, so even if something goes wrong, it won't matter!"
Grandma Jiang was seething inside, unsure whether to punish her or not, but fearing that her daughter would misbehave in the future if she didn't!
Ultimately, this trip to the manor ended with Jiang Segu returning home to copy the "Admonitions for Women" fifty times...
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"Girl, what happened to your hand? Qiaolian, how did you take care of her!"
As soon as he returned to the courtyard, Jiang Segu's other personal maidservant came up to him in a loud and boisterous manner.
"I insisted on coming along, but you wouldn't allow it! If you take me with you today, I'd rather give up my life than let you get hurt!"
"I'm fine!"
Jiang Segu disliked hearing such words, and his face showed a hint of impatience.
Qiaohe immediately fell silent, feeling very sad.
She used to be very popular with the young lady. Whenever the young lady wanted to know something, she would send her to find out. Everyone in the courtyard said that she was the young lady's eyes and ears, and the person the young lady relied on most.
But now, the young lady is sending that taciturn Qiaolian out to gather information, and she doesn't take her with her when she leaves the manor. In the past few days, she has only allowed Qiaolian to serve her personally.
If things continue like this, will the girl still be able to accept her?
She didn't want to end up like Caiju!
Qiaolian glanced at Jiang Segu, then at the listless Qiaohe, and tried to smooth things over, saying, "Qiaohe is just concerned about you, Miss. You haven't eaten much outside, so you must be hungry..."
Qiaohe quickly replied, "This servant has already prepared the cheese that Miss likes, and also made some fruit puree. The main kitchen made some crabapple blossom pastries today, and this servant brought some for Miss as well..."
Upon hearing the name "Begonia Pastry," Jiang Segu's anger flared, and he frowned, saying, "From now on, anything related to begonias is off-limits in my courtyard!"
Her voice was shrill, unlike her usual gentle tone, making one's heart tremble.
Qiaohe's round face turned pale, and she timidly replied.
Was the girl really angry with her?!
Qiaolian thought to herself: Is the young lady really going to sever ties with Young Master Liang...?
The three, master and servant, entered the house with different thoughts in their minds.
Qiaohe quickly stepped forward and removed the crabapple cakes from the tatami table.
Jiang Segu sat on the daybed, ate a few bites of cheese, then put down his spoon and asked, "How many more days until the palace maids are released?"
"In reply to you, young lady, there are still seven days."
Seven days...
Her mother made her copy the "Admonitions for Women," and she was not allowed to go on a long trip until she finished copying them.
What method will she use to go out in seven days?
Then he asked Qiaolian, "Have you found out anything about General Rongding?"
Qiaolian replied with shame, "This servant is useless; I have not yet been able to find out any news about General Rongding."
"Not even a single word?"
Qiaolian blushed instantly and knelt down. "I have searched several Rong families these past few days, but none of them know about General Rong Ding."
He hesitated for a moment, then said, "Miss, how about we send Qiaohe to inquire about General Rongding?"
Jiang Segu shook his head without even thinking.
In her previous life, Qiaohe was raped and killed because she was gathering information for her, and she didn't even get to see her one last time!
In this life, she doesn't want Qiaohe to suffer such a fate again!
Moreover, as long as Qiaohe doesn't die, there will be no vacancy by her side!
She wanted to see what methods that person would use to get close to her!
Qiaohe, standing outside the door, was so anxious that she twisted her hands together.
When it comes to bookkeeping and accounting, she's not as good as Qiaolian, but gathering information is her specialty!
Why won't you give it to her, girl?
Just then, Jiang Segu's voice came from inside the house.
"Qiaohe..."
"Oh, miss, your servant is here!"
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