Jiang was the surname of Grand Tutor Cheng's wife. When Jiao's mother changed Jiang Shan's surname to Jiang, she also wanted to continue the family line.
Jiao's mother's family line also died out. Originally, Grand Tutor Cheng and his wife had discussed that if they could have another child after Jiao's mother, they would let him take the surname Jiang.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned.
Many thoughts flashed through Jiang Shan's mind in an instant.
Finally, she said to Fu Qiyuan, "Mother feels deep guilt towards my maternal grandmother. I've made up my mind. I won't change my surname. I'll still be surnamed Jiang to continue my maternal grandmother's family line! The Jiao family has Sanlang, and that's enough!"
Fu Qiyuan smiled warmly, "Your grandfather and mother will be very happy that you think this way!"
Jiang Shan lay back down, but what she was thinking was that she was just a lonely soul from another world who had taken over this body, so she had to do something for her.
"Young master, young lady, we've arrived in the capital!" Fu Shu's voice came from the front.
Jiang Shan sat up, lifted the carriage curtain, and saw an ancient and imposing city wall, a sense of historical vicissitude washing over him.
This is Shangjing, the imperial city of the Qing Kingdom!
Jiang Shan cheered himself up and enjoyed the local customs and culture of Beijing all the way, and was amazed by everything he saw.
There are indeed significant differences between Beijing and Chongqing; only by being there in person can one truly appreciate the differences.
When they arrived at the bustling downtown area, An stuffed Jianghuai into the carriage.
The three-way intersection ahead was very congested, and the carriage slowed down as it passed through it.
Nevertheless, they were still unable to escape an accident.
The horse in front was startled by the sudden sound of firecrackers and reared up, charging into the crowd.
The crowd was terrified and scattered in all directions. To avoid hitting anyone, Fu Shu had to move the carriage to the side of the road.
Suddenly, another carriage rushed towards them.
If they had avoided the oncoming carriage, the pedestrians would have certainly been in trouble!
But if they were to collide head-on, Fu Qiyuan, Jiang Shan, and Jiang Huai would be in trouble!
At the critical moment, An Yi rushed over and forcibly pulled the opposite carriage apart, allowing the two carriages to pass each other narrowly.
But something unexpected happened.
Jiang Huai, by sheer coincidence, climbed over to the side of the car window, the carriage tilted, and he tumbled out.
Jiang Shan reached out and grabbed nothing, watching helplessly as Jiang Huai rolled into the carriage opposite.
Inside the carriage, a woman dressed in elegant attire had just been thrown around and was barely able to get up when she was suddenly struck on the stomach, nearly knocking her unconscious.
When she opened her eyes again, a little person was sitting on her stomach, half-lying down and half-sitting, looking at her with a silly grin.
That little face... why does it look so familiar?
"Jiang Huai!" Jiang Shan cried out in anguish, as if a deep crack had been cleaved open in the noblewoman's mind.
"Hehe, godmother!" Jiang Huai grinned, revealing his small white teeth.
"Huai, Huai, Huai'er...!" Li Yang's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. She maintained a difficult pose and dared not move, for fear that if she blinked, the little person in front of her would disappear.
The next second, Jiang Shan scrambled onto the carriage, staring in shock at the noblewoman inside and Jiang Huai sitting on top of her.
"Princess Li... Princess Liyang?" Jiang Shan rubbed his eyes, as if trying to confirm something.
Li Yang closed his eyes briefly, then laboriously reached out to support Jiang Huai, crying out in pain, "Quick, quick, come and help me! My back is about to break!"
Jiang Shan hurriedly stepped forward, carried Jiang Huai to the side, and helped Li Yang up.
"My back... ouch! You guys, what brings you here? Didn't you say you wouldn't be here for a while?"
"It's a long story... Please lie down and don't move. Let's go to the clinic first!"
As Jiang Shan spoke, he pulled back the carriage curtain, and countless gazes were cast in, filled with surprise and doubt.
Fu Qiyuan stepped forward, breathed a sigh of relief, clasped his hands in a salute, and then comforted the frightened crowd.
"Your Highness, why don't we find a clinic to see a doctor first?" Fu Qiyuan suggested.
With Jiang Shan's help, Li Yang sat up and said irritably, "Today is the opening day of the second cake shop. I've been invited to cut the ribbon, so we can't be late! Let's go to the shop!"
As they spoke, Li Yang had already taken Jiang Huai's chubby little hand in his palm and pinched his little cheek.
There's nothing we can do; Liyang is the most powerful place here, so whatever she says goes.
The crowd ahead is because of the opening of the cake shop; the queue has stretched all the way to the intersection.
The carriage couldn't go any further, so the group had to get off and walk.
Fu Qiyuan instructed Fu Shu to take the guards and drive the carriage to the Grand Tutor's residence first, and to inform Grand Tutor Cheng while he was there.
Jiang Shan and the head maidservant were eyeing Li Yang on either side, while Fu Qiyuan carried Jiang Huai beside him, followed by a large group of people.
When I got to the entrance of the cake shop, good heavens! There were six armed Imperial Guards standing guard at the door to maintain order!
The leader saw Li Yang and was about to bow when he suddenly froze.
His gaze lingered on Fu Qiyuan and Jiang Huai for a long time, then fell on Jiang Shan, and finally returned to Li Yang.
"This humble general pays his respects to the Grand Princess!"
Li Yang waved his hand and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Commander Fu. Oh, by the way, your elder brother just returned to the capital. You two brothers haven't seen each other for a long time, have you? Have a good chat!"
After saying that, he couldn't wait to go inside.
Everyone queuing outside recognized the Grand Princess and greeted her respectfully.
The shop assistants rushed over to greet him, and An Er slowly walked out as well.
Upon seeing Jiang Shan, An Er raised an eyebrow in surprise and bowed to her with clasped hands.
Jiang Le smiled and gave An Er a thumbs up. Just as she was about to praise him, a figure flashed before her eyes, and the next second, she was embraced tightly.
"Miss! Miss, you've finally arrived! Xi'er missed you all so much, waaaah!"
Overjoyed, Xi'er wept tears of joy, disregarding her loss of composure in front of others, and embraced Jiangshan, shedding tears of excitement.
Jiang Shan patted Xi'er on the shoulder with a smile and said sincerely, "Xi'er, you're amazing! I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"
Li Yang chimed in, "Why are you crying on such a joyous occasion? Your young lady is here, aren't you going to show off your skills in front of her?"
Xi'er smiled through her tears and said shyly, "Xi'er did everything according to Miss's instructions. Miss taught me everything. There's nothing I can show off in front of Miss!"
Jiang Shan praised without reservation, "My Xi'er is naturally excellent! Come on, let's go inside and talk!"
A group of maids and servants ushered the shop in, and banners and red ribbons were set up at the entrance in preparation for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Outside the door, Fu Qichen clasped his hands in greeting to Fu Qiyuan, "Greetings, elder brother!"
Fu Qiyuan said calmly, "We are brothers, there's no need for formalities."
The old patriarch of the Fu family stepped forward, looked Fu Qichen up and down, and asked Fu Qiyuan, "Your father's illegitimate son?"
Fu Qiyuan nodded. "Second brother, this is Qingcheng Mountain's grandfather, the previous head of the Fu family."
Fu Qichen was shocked and quickly knelt down, lifting his robes, and said respectfully, "Grandson greets grandfather!"
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