Chapter 54: Endless quarrels
Jiang Wan did not expose his father's bragging. He just pulled his parents into the house and carefully asked Qingzhu Ziyu to guard the door in the yard. Then he quietly told his parents what had happened during the day and the news that Li Yanxiu had just revealed.
The Jiang couple both looked solemn as they listened.
"I'm wondering why you have such a clever face but such a dumb mind. Why did you rush back to save Li Laosi?"
The complaints from his own father made Jiang Wan look at his own mother with grievance and open his mouth to explain clearly.
"Those men in black are chasing us and have spotted me and the Third Brother. If I don't rush back to rescue Li Chengxiu and lure those men away, they'll definitely catch up after they succeed and kill us witnesses along the way!
Just because I'm strong doesn't mean I'm good at martial arts. If I can drag those people along for a while, it can buy the second and third brothers a little more time to escape! What's the problem with that?"
Jiang Wan didn't think there was anything wrong with what she said. She was the eldest sister, and had been since she opened her eyes.
Xu held her eldest daughter's hand, her eyes filled with heartache and guilt. However, there were some things she couldn't express out loud, as it would hurt the child's sincerity.
"No problem, your father can't speak. But Wanjie, listen to what mother has to say."
The mother's hands were very warm, just like her kind motherly heart, which made Jiang Wan, who had been missing parental love for many years in his previous life, very attached to them.
"What's the matter, mother?"
"Mom knows you're a good child and a good sister. But you must know that in my heart, you are the same as the second and third children. You are also a child. So next time you encounter such danger, you must run as much as possible when you can!"
Xu's voice trembled slightly.
"It doesn't matter if you can't protect your brothers and sisters. If you can escape, escape! Do you understand?"
This is equivalent to saying clearly that if they encounter such a life-and-death moment again, it is okay for Jiang Wan to think of a way to escape first.
She had memories in her head, and the past few years were like her own experiences. So she always knew that her mother loved her very much, but she really didn't know that her mother could favor her even more!
Yes, preference.
In this life, she finally became someone favored by others, no longer a pitiful person who was unwanted by everyone.
"What nonsense are you talking about, mother?"
He blinked, trying to make his voice sound normal and his mood relaxed.
"I'm much smarter than the second and third brothers, and I'm also better at fighting and stronger than them. As a highly qualified and chosen one, how could I not stay behind to cover their retreat?
Don't worry, the Chosen Ones are usually blessed with auras. They wouldn't even lose a limb if they fell off a cliff! I'm determined to live a hundred years, to the point where you're annoyed just by looking at me.
"When the time comes, please don't dislike me, old lady, or it will really hurt your feelings!"
"Hey kid, I'm talking to you seriously, and you start talking nonsense again."
Amused by her daughter's antics, Mrs. Xu no longer had any worries and laughed out loud along with the child's wishes.
Jiang Huailiang, who had accidentally said the wrong thing just now, finally breathed a sigh of relief and agreed.
"Well, that's right. Happiness is just one day, worry is just one day, why think so much? Let's live our lives without worrying about tomorrow, that's what comfort is, isn't it?"
"Dad, your open-minded spirit is great, but it's better to think about it carefully!"
Jiang Wan interrupted his father and asked in a low voice with a frown.
"Father and mother, please think about it, who attacked the Li family's sons this time?
I heard from Li Chengxiu that those masked men were mainly targeting Li Yuanxiu and Li Yanxiu.
But Li Chengxiu was strong and lucky, and he escaped first to protect his brother. Li Yuanxiu was unlucky and is now lying on the hospital bed fighting for his life. If he is not careful, he may die young..."
The last sentence was unclear as if she was biting it in her mouth, but it made the Jiang couple break out in cold sweats.
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
"My son, be careful with your words!"
The parents said in unison, and Jiang Wan shut up in understanding.
They said they couldn't reveal the plot in advance, right? She already has a history of being crazy and stupid, so saying something nonsense would only scare her parents and not have any positive effect. Sigh.
Jiang Huailiang stood up and walked to the door. He reached out and opened it directly, making sure that he could see the two maids guarding the gate outside the yard, then turned back and sat next to his wife and children.
He stretched out his thick, big fingers and fiercely tapped the air at the girl a few times. If this wasn't a girl, he would have picked her up and beaten her up!
Look at this guy, he doesn't even have a gatekeeper. Who did he learn this from? After thinking about it, I decided to make it clear what I need to say, so as to avoid getting into trouble later.
"Prince Huai, no, the Emperor has already taken the throne in the capital, did you know that? Regardless of the grand or small scale of the enthronement ceremony, he is now undoubtedly the Emperor!
I was ordered to come back to welcome the imperial concubine and the prince and princess into the palace. Once we arrive in the capital, the Li family's identities will change."
His voice dropped even lower, his face filled with worry.
"There are some things you don't know about, so I'll just explain them directly today.
The Emperor was able to escape death in Guangping Prefecture thanks to Madam Zhao who saved his life. Later, it was with the Zhao family's full support that he was able to achieve his current hegemony.
However, the Qiao family also made great contributions."
Jiang Huailiang sighed twice before explaining the current stalemate in the capital to his wife and daughter.
"I've told you before that Madam Qiao is the Emperor's original wife, and they have a very good relationship. If the Emperor hadn't been forced to the point of no return, he certainly wouldn't be like he is now, trying to win over various forces and create a courtyard full of women and children.
The more the Emperor loves Madam Qiao, the more guilty he feels towards her! Moreover, over the years, the Qiao family has followed the Emperor on his campaigns, and five of Madam Qiao's six brothers have died!
I don’t know how much the clansmen and nephews lost. Alas, you didn’t see it.
This time, when we attacked the capital, even the Qiao family's twelve or thirteen-year-old children followed us to the battlefield."
The clever Xu and Jiang Wan understood the complex situation in Jiang Huailiang's words almost immediately.
"So, the capital is bustling with activity right now?"
The rough man gave the delicate girl a cold look.
"What do you think?"
"I don't have to guess."
Jiang Wan snorted.
"It's easy to figure out. After years of investing, they finally made a fortune. As the two largest partners, it would be strange if the Zhao and Qiao families didn't fight over it!"
Some of the words her daughter said were difficult to understand, but as her parents, she was sure to understand the meaning. Mrs. Xu also frowned and sighed.
"It's not just what you said, the two families are fighting for not only the throne, but also the legitimate branch of the family!
I heard from your father that the Li family has actually been headed by two mistresses over the years.
In name, the Huai Wang Consort is Madam Zhao, but it is Madam Qiao who controls the Li family's financial resources and provides funds for the army."
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