Chapter 26 Gaoyang Xu Family
Jiang Wan frowned, not sure if her father's idea was right or wrong, but she just felt that something was a little off.
"Let's go back and discuss it with mother."
Although her mother never directly stated her origins, it was clear from her words and actions that the Xu family was a truly aristocratic family.
Professional matters should be left to professionals. For example, her mother's family is an expert in dealing with other families.
Sure enough, after hearing what her daughter said, Mrs. Xu looked at her rough husband with helplessness.
"How come you don't understand the ways of the world as well as your children? Matters like raising children are the responsibility of the mistress of the house. What are you going to say to Prince Huai?"
Jiang Huailiang didn't quite understand.
"I'll go talk to Big Brother and see if our child can study with his kids. It doesn't matter if they teach one or a group. At most, I can just pay a small stipend."
“Is that the truth?
As far as I know, the Li family's martial arts masters are all well-known. In today's turbulent times, which family would not go to great lengths to find a good master for their children?
Think about it, can they really afford such a small salary like yours?"
"Of course I know that the Li family's school is good, otherwise how could I have thought of getting our child in? If I don't talk to my eldest brother about this, who can I talk to?"
Jiang Huailiang smacked his lips, thinking that this was not a big deal. But when he saw his wife's helpless look, he quickly changed his tone.
"What do you think we should do, wife?"
Mrs. Xu waved at her husband.
"Don't worry about this matter. I'll go to the Huai Palace later and ask the mistress of the Li family for a favor. That's the proper way."
"Okay, then you decide on this matter!"
He turned his head to look out the window and saw that it was already late, so he stood up and walked out.
"You ladies, go chat. I'm going to go out and get busy. I've been busy these days, so don't wait for me for dinner tonight."
Mrs. Xu stood up and sent her husband out the door, whispering instructions behind him with a worried look on her face.
"Husband, you must be more careful."
She knew that Prince Huai was preparing to attack the capital in one go. As one of his generals, her husband would certainly fight at the forefront.
Although the big black bear had been telling her that attacking the capital was not a difficult matter and that there was no need to worry too much, Xu was not an ignorant woman. How could she not know the danger involved?
Jiang Huailiang looked back at his wife and children, and the tall, rough man smiled gently.
“I know, don’t worry.
You just wait peacefully at home, waiting for your man to bring you wealth and glory!"
"Yes, my husband is a great hero."
"Hahahahahaha, you have good taste!"
The hero, beaming with joy, walked out the door in a carefree manner. Xu turned back into the house and met the eyes of her three children, all gawking at the sight of the melon.
Although she didn't quite understand what the eldest girl meant by "eating melons", the look in her eyes that could only be understood but not expressed in words still made Xu blush.
"Mom, that's awesome."
Jiang Wan gave a thumbs-up in satisfaction, and the two followers behind her followed suit and made the same gesture.
I was so embarrassed that I waved my hand and chased them away.
"Go, go, go, why are you joining in the fun? Go back to your study and practice calligraphy. I'll go talk to Princess Huai later and see if we can get you all into the Li Family Academy so you don't just cause trouble at home."
"Got it, I'll leave now."
Jiang Wan didn't have the time to eat the dog food his parents gave him every day, so he quickly left with his two little dogs. He also went to Baosong Hall to have a little quarrel with the old man and the old lady, and then quietly returned to his study to read and practice calligraphy.
Mrs. Xu has always been very proactive. The next day, she took gifts and ran to Old Li's house to build relationships for her son. She exchanged warm greetings with her nominal sister-in-law, and finally went home satisfied after she got her nod of approval.
After respectfully seeing Mrs. Jiang off, Jinse returned to her master. Seeing him stroking the bracelet he had just received with a smile on his face, she asked softly with some confusion.
"Master, what's wrong with the item sent by Xu?"
"inappropriate?"
Zhao smiled playfully.
"On the contrary, Xu's gift is quite appropriate."
Putting the small-leaf red sandalwood bracelet in her hand back into the box, Zhao couldn't hide the admiration in her eyes.
"The last time I observed Xu's words and actions, I knew she wasn't from a humble family. Today, I've confirmed it. She's actually from a noble family in Gaoyang. No wonder she's so thorough."
Jinxiu, who was standing aside packing things, raised her eyebrows and looked over in surprise.
"Master, how did you know?"
Zhao closed the wooden box in her hand and handed it to Jinse.
"Didn't you hear what Xu said just now? Her ancestral home is in Jizhou Prefecture, and she once lived in the capital for a while. Later, her family fell into poverty, and she ended up living in the countryside.
If my guess is correct, she should be the youngest daughter of Xu Wenchuan, the Imperial Censor who was executed by the tyrant emperor."
Thinking of the past events, she couldn't help but frown and sigh.
"So, Jiang Wan's biological mother should be Xu Ruojin, the eldest daughter of the Xu family, one of the two famous beauties in the capital.
It's a pity that such a beautiful woman had a tragic fate. Such a talented woman was killed by this turbulent world.
It's really pitiful and lamentable!"
Jinse put the wooden box away and continued chatting with her master.
"So, General Jiang is truly a lucky man. He's just a country boy, yet he was able to marry a noble lady. Not only that, but he married two of them at once. This kind of luck is truly not something that ordinary people can have."
"Haha, indeed. For that rough fellow Jiang Huailiang to snatch the jewel of the Xu family, one must sigh that it is fate. After all, back then..."
She smiled and shook her head, not wanting to talk about the past anymore, as a final gesture of consideration for the deceased. She just murmured softly.
"Since he's the descendant of the Xu family of Gaoyang, there's no problem with a future marriage. The eldest son isn't old enough, and there's still the eldest daughter of the Song family. If the second son's status isn't enough, then let's look at the third son. I'll go to Ruijing Hall later..."
Before Zhao walked to the desk and sat down to start her daily work, she still remembered to give instructions to her attendants.
"Tomorrow the three children of the Jiang family will also come to the mansion to study. Now go to the Song family, the Ji family, the Guo family, and the Sun family to inform them.
Tell the wives of these families that if they wish, they can send their legitimate sons of marriageable age to the palace to learn literature and martial arts."
"……master?"
"No problem, go and pass on the message."
"yes!"
The two men took the order and left.
Zhao opened the account book, and suddenly the actions of Jiang Jia Wan Jie'er that day appeared in front of her eyes. She couldn't help but smile.
It seems that she is not a girl who is willing to suffer any loss. It is obvious that Mrs. Xu has raised the child quite well. The girl has some responsibilities that the eldest daughter of the family should have.
I hope that I can be teachable in the future.
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