Chapter 57 Hooked
Jiang Huai saw that Jiang Xinyu's attitude had softened and immediately assured her,
"Don't worry, Yu'er, Song'er is always sensible and won't argue with Quan'er.
Besides, it was his aunt who didn't allow this, so if Song'er has any complaints, he can't blame you."
Jiang Xinyu frowned slightly and said hesitantly, "It's not just for this..."
Seeing the fat meat in his mouth always shrinking back, Jiang Huai felt a little anxious. He patted his chest and promised that if there were any difficulties, they could just talk about it, as we were family and we could solve it together.
Jiang Xinyu sighed when she saw that Jiang Huai and the others were almost caught.
"My daughter didn't originally want to give my mother a son, but it was because Songdi was so outstanding that she decided to do so.
In this world, there are only people who complain about not having enough money, but no one who complains about having too much money.
I am willing to give away my dowry in order to buy a noble house for my mother, and when Songdi passes the imperial examination, it will also bring honor to my mother and me.
That's hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. If we just casually record someone and let him go, I don't think my grandparents would be happy about it."
What Jiang Xinyu said was indeed true, and Jiang Huai's head, which was a little hot, cooled down a bit.
The old man in the Qian family is not stupid. Even a fool would know how to choose between his grandson who passed the imperial examination and his grandson who is a commoner.
Another reason is that Song'er has always been kind to others and has a good relationship with his elder sister. For Yu'er's sake, the Qian family will naturally not interfere.
But if it was Quan Er...
Jiang Huai felt that if he were a member of the Qian family, he would probably not agree either.
Jiang Xinyu saw that Jiang Huai looked unhappy and immediately comforted him.
"Don't worry, father. Since you mentioned your daughter, I don't want to deny you.
But I also have to explain to my grandparents, so...
Do you think this will work?
After all, my brother Quan is still young, so we can wait a few years to discuss the matter registered under my mother's name.
Let's take advantage of this opportunity to let Brother Quan achieve some results. Even if he can't compare to Brother Song, it can't be too embarrassing, otherwise I won't be able to explain to my grandparents."
Jiang Huai sighed, "As a father, I know this, but unfortunately, studying also depends on talent.
When Song'er was his age, San Baiqian had already mastered it, but this rebellious son has only memorized the Three Character Classic now.
Not to mention two or three years, even if he is given another ten years, he probably won’t be able to pass the examination to become a Tongsheng.”
Liu's mother and son all felt uncomfortable when they heard Jiang Huai's derogatory words, but it was also the truth, and they couldn't say with a clear conscience that Jiang Quan would definitely have a bright future.
Besides, if they really believed that Jiang Quan had a promising future, they would not have registered him under the Qian family's name.
Jiang Xinyu seemed to have expected Jiang Huai to say this. She pulled Xiao Yuan coquettishly and said softly,
"My dear, isn't it said that all officials above the third rank have a place to study at the Imperial College?
I want to ask for mercy for Brother Quan, my husband, please agree to it."
Xiao Yuan had been drinking tea, watching a play and commenting on his young wife's acting skills in his heart. He was stunned when he suddenly saw the fire burn on himself.
Jiang Xinyu squeezed Xiao Yuan's thigh with her hand under the table, but she was still shaking Xiao Yuan's arm coquettishly.
"My dear husband, please promise me, okay?
I want a place in the Imperial College."
Xiao Yuan was suddenly startled and nodded quickly, saying that he would send the visiting card as soon as everything was arranged and guaranteed to send Jiang Quan to the Imperial College within three days.
When Jiang Huai heard this, all the wrinkles on his face widened with smiles, and he looked at Jiang Xinyu as if he was looking at a goose laying golden eggs.
This concubine of his is really capable. Governor Xiao is completely dominated by her. How can he not get such benefits in the future?
Listening to his cheap father-in-law's selfless compliments, Xiao Yuan really wanted to cover his ears, but his young wife's voice was still the nicest. Her few coquettish words made him feel numb all over.
This little hand pinched him pretty hard, it made his ears feel good but his thighs hurt, like heaven and hell. If it wasn't for maintaining his image, he would have run away long ago.
Liu and Jiang Wanqiu had never expected that Jiang Xinyu would actually ask for a place in the Imperial College for Jiang Quan. Now they were even more unsure of what this girl meant.
It is not easy to get a place in the Imperial College. Many families have become enemies because of the fight for a place, and the intensity of the fight is no less than that for family property.
Jiang Quan had never treated Jiang Xinyu well since he could remember. Now Jiang Xinyu was willing to ask for a place in the Imperial College for Jiang Quan and even promised to give him half of his dowry in the future. Mrs. Liu was so beautiful that he could not even dream of it.
Not to mention Jiang Xinyu, even Jiang Wanqiu, the biological sister, could not do this for her brother.
When something is out of the ordinary, it must be something wrong. When Liu's mother and daughter looked at each other, they both felt that there must be something going on.
Sure enough, after hearing Jiang Huai's praises, Jiang Xinyu suddenly stood up and said that she had some private conversations with her aunt and sister, and led the two maids given to her by Xiao Yuan straight to the backyard.
Jiang Huai shook Liu's hand in a warning tone and asked her to take good care of Jiang Xinyu. If nothing else, she should think about the place in the Imperial College.
Mrs. Liu nodded and led Jiang Wanqiu straight to the backyard. The only people left in the front hall were Jiang Quan, who was feeling uncomfortable, and the father-in-law and son-in-law, who were not on the same wavelength.
After the young lady left, Xiao Yuan's face turned cold. He sat there without saying a word, feeling very oppressed.
Jiang Huai was able to find topics to chat for a few sentences at first, but when he saw that the Lord Governor was too lazy to pay attention to him, he finally shut up.
However, seeing Xiao Yuan like this, he felt at ease. The Lord Governor still used the familiar formula. This cold and unapproachable look was just right for him.
The atmosphere in the front hall was awkward, and the atmosphere in Jiang Xinyu's room was not good either.
Liu was the first to lose control of her excitement. She pulled out a chair and sat down to ask Jiang Xinyu what she wanted.
Jiang Xinyu looked at the house which was already a little dusty with a smile on her face and said in a sweet voice,
"What are you talking about, Aunt Liu? I don't think anything of it.
Oh, you mean that I framed you and let my husband beat you.
Haha, isn't this routine the most familiar to me?
In the past, she used this trick to flatter me in front of Prince Zhao many times. Now I have someone to protect me, it won’t be too much to ask for revenge.
Anyway, there is no one here, so it would be pointless for my sister to pretend."
Jiang Wanqiu bit her lip, snorted coldly, and turned away, no longer eager to defend herself as before.
There are no spectators here and Jiang Xinyu is not as stupid as before. There is really no need for her to pretend anymore.
Mrs. Liu was too lazy to beat around the bush, "In the past, we, mother and daughter, underestimated you. We never thought you were the real hidden talent.
Now that you have hooked up with Governor Xiao, we can’t afford to offend you, but at least I have provided you with good food and drink for so many years.
Qiu'er and Quan'er share the same blood as you, so if you have any grievances, just vent them. You don't have to kill all of us mothers."
Jiang Xinyu raised her eyes and took out a bunch of papers from her sleeve and threw them to Liu.
"I won't kill you all, but you have to settle the debt you owe me.
You guys have spent the money my mother used to buy a dress shop for her wedding quite generously.
Now that the shop is under my name, it's time to take your loyal dogs back.
I don't ask for much. Just give me another 100,000 taels of silver and we can settle our grudge.
Otherwise, I will be so angry about these evidences that I will get sick in a couple of days. Then the governor will be furious and Jiang Quan’s place in the Imperial College will be gone in an instant.
It's fine if you didn't have this thought before, but if he knew that you ruined the spot that was about to be won, do you think your father would be angry with you?
Oh, yes.
Someone gave my master several stunning dancers, but my husband only likes me.
It would be a waste to keep these beauties in the house, so as their daughter, I would rather give them to my father.
Auntie, what do you think?
Mrs. Liu looked at Jiang Xinyu's smug expression and her face turned blue with anger. No wonder this little bitch was willing to give up a place in the Imperial College just to alienate her relationship with her husband.
Jiang Wanqiu also felt a little nervous.
She knew her father very well. Normally, her father would not accept a woman, but if her mother made him angry, he would retaliate in this way to force her mother to obey him.
In the past, those who came from the Governor's Mansion could be sent away, but if they came from the Governor's Mansion, it would be easier to invite them in than to send them away.
But 100,000 taels of silver is too much. Can my mother really afford it?
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