Li Mai looked at him with suspicion. She also wanted to know who he had met that was worth telling him at this time.
Could it be that the second master of the Jiang family has arrived?
“It was the head of the Jiang family, but I was on horseback and rode right past them. I recognized the carriage driver; he was the same attendant who was with him that day,” Zhou Quan said.
Li Mai nodded. "It seems that my sister-in-law will have guests coming tomorrow."
Li Mai could see right through what Master Jiang was thinking: he wanted to win over his cousin Xu Changhuan and get the Prince of Yun to be his backer.
As long as everyone in the Jiang family knows that after Second Master Jiang became the head of the family, he still has the Yunwang Mansion backing him up, then when Jiang Wenhan comes out, his position as head of the family will not be taken away by Jiang Wenhan.
Li Mai sighed and shook her head. "When people are too focused on their goals, they easily become blind to what they should remember and fail to see what they should see."
Zhou Quan nodded. Indeed, Jiang Wenhan was the head of the family back then, representing the attitude of the entire Jiang family. The entire Jiang family chose to abandon the Xu sisters. At that time, Second Master Jiang was not living in outer space. If he truly cared for his cousin, he should have secretly helped her.
Now that his cousin has become the Princess Consort of Yun, has he remembered this relative? Does he think this cousin can be his protector?
He's practically exposing his intelligence to others!
"Should we inform your sister-in-law?" Zhou Quan asked in a low voice.
Li Mai smiled and said, "No need. My sister-in-law won't acknowledge him. Putting aside everything else, just considering the fact that Master Xu lost his arm, my sister-in-law will not forgive the Jiang family. On the contrary, if we intervene, my sister-in-law might consider whether we have ulterior motives and change her mind."
Zhou Quan nodded, relieved.
Sure enough, the next day, after breakfast, Xu Changhuan was playing with Fu Bao in the room when the steward came to report that a man claiming to be the princess's cousin had come to visit.
Xu Changhuan was taken aback. "My cousin? He's out so quickly?"
The steward, unsure of the other party's identity, asked softly, "Your Highness, if it's a fraudster, perhaps I should go and send him away now?"
The housekeeper is Yun Chang's man; he knows kung fu and was specially arranged by Yun Chang to stay here to protect his wife and children.
"Bring him in. Let me see who dares to impersonate my cousin."
Xu Changhuan was thinking, even if Jiang Wenhan got out, would he still have the face to see him?
She had the wet nurse and maids take the child to the inner room, while she went to the outer courtyard hall to receive guests.
When Xu Changhuan saw that it was Jiang Wenlin, he frowned. Why would the illegitimate son of the Jiang family come to him?
Jiang Wenlin and his wife, Madam Lu, were delighted to see her come out to greet them. They quickly stood up and bowed to her, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness."
Hearing them call her "Princess" instead of "Cousin," Xu Changhuan understood.
"Who are you two?" Xu Changhuan asked with a puzzled look.
"I am Jiang Wenlin, the second son of the eldest branch of the Jiang family. This is my wife, Madam Lu. Theoretically, we should be the Princess's second cousin and second cousin-in-law." Jiang Wenlin carefully explained to Xu Changhuan.
"Really? I only knew of one Jiang Wenhan in the Jiang family. I didn't expect there to be two sons?" Xu Changhuan thought to herself, her intentions all too obvious, when she heard his self-introduction.
In her entire life, she only ever called Jiang Wenhan "cousin".
"I'm sorry, I've never met you two relatives before. May I ask what brings you here today?" Xu Changhuan asked casually.
"I heard that the young prince has been born. These are the best brocades and silks from our Jiang family's cloth shop, just the right amount to make inner and outer garments for the child. And these are for my cousin and her husband to make clothes for them."
Jiang Wenlin waved his hand, and the servants waiting outside carried in two large boxes and placed them on the ground. Jiang Wenlin personally went over, opened the boxes, and took them out to show Xu Changhuan.
Xu Changhuan glanced at it indifferently and waved his hand, "No need. The clothes the young prince wears are all made of fabric bestowed by the emperor. When he was made a prince, the emperor gave him enough fabric for ten years. He has enough for his needs."
"As for the prince and me, we have more than enough. My sister-in-law owns a clothing shop. I understand your kindness, but please take the things back with you!" Xu Changhuan waved his hand with a faint smile and refused.
The couple was immediately embarrassed, unsure whether to close the box or leave the contents in the middle of the ground.
Xu Changhuan immediately called the steward in, and he and a few others helped them carry the things onto their carriage.
"I wonder what brings you two here today?" Xu Changhuan asked directly, not wanting to engage in pretense.
"It's nothing. In the past, I was suppressed by others and dared not visit relatives. Now that I have taken over as the head of the family, I can finally be in charge of my own affairs. I thought that family members are the closest, so I thought I would come to see my cousin. My brother-in-law is not home, so I thought there was anything I could do to help you."
Xu Changhuan looked at him speechlessly. How could he say such a thing?
"So, you guys went to Lele's place too?"
Jiang Wenlin paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded, "Of course. I've already met my cousin Lele in Yongzhou City. They're doing well now, but they're worried about you. I figured I'm your older brother, and I'm also in business, so I'm often traveling. That's why I came to check on you."
Xu Changhuan smiled but didn't say anything.
Jiang Wenlin and Madam Lu exchanged a glance. "Actually, I met with Young Master Zhou and Madam Zhou once in Yongzhou City. To be honest, we made up our minds to come see you with Madam Zhou's permission."
He didn't mention anything about Jiang Wenhan making them apologize to each other in front of Xu Changhuan, and he didn't even bring any gifts.
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