Chapter 93: Lao Jiang takes Li Lao Si away from Beijing
"Mom, I was wrong."
No matter where the mistake was, he had to admit it first, and Lao Jiang quickly made amends for his daughter.
"This can't be blamed on our daughter. It was Li Laosan who didn't do his job properly, and those censors caught him. There's an old saying that goes, 'One suffers a loss, and one learns to be wise.' Next time, our daughter must not make this mistake again."
"That's called learning from your mistakes!"
Mrs. Xu glared at her husband in anger.
"The children are all learning from you to be so foolish and bold every day. They don't think about the consequences of everything they do. Is that okay?"
"That's definitely not possible, but our child is still young, right? We have to teach him slowly. Let's go, let's go eat first. We can talk after we finish eating."
Old Jiang was holding his wife in front, talking and coaxing her, while Little Jiang was quietly smiling behind her.
After getting rid of the biggest worry in his heart, Jiang Wanan settled down at home and studied literature and martial arts with his teacher in the morning. In the afternoon, he took his sister to follow his mother to learn the skills of managing the household.
Since the dust settled in the palace, the children of the civil and military families in the court no longer had to go to the palace to study. Queen Qiao was more straightforward and did not have the over-consideration of the aristocratic families. She was more open-minded and did not care about what others thought.
Those who were willing to continue their studies could go, and she would not force those who were unwilling to go to the palace. Therefore, a large number of families who did not want to get involved in trouble or had other reasons basically hired Western teachers to teach their children.
In fact, everyone knows very well that it is not easy to be a study companion to princes and princesses.
At first, when the country bumpkins first arrived in the city, they could get by with anything. But now the situation has become clearer, and there are rules and etiquette that need to be established. If you don't know them well, you have to learn them slowly. In short, you can't miss any of them.
The Jiang family is a duke's mansion after all, and they have a princess who is sure to be the emperor's wife, so they have to be more careful about everything.
So Jiang Huailiang followed the crowd and left his son in the palace as a study companion to the fifth prince, and successfully brought his two beautiful daughters back home.
Can’t hire a good teacher without any background?
It doesn't matter, isn't there still a kind-hearted person offering warmth? Lord Qin, who is very considerate of old friendships, sent the martial arts master after sending the literary master, and the light guard after sending the secret guard.
He is a gentleman of refined character, but he and Lao Jiang, a warrior who can barely pronounce a single word, hit it off the first time they met and they became half-brothers when they met again.
The emperor was so embarrassed that he openly and covertly reminded his second son several times. However, from the initial advice to the later desire to replace him, it only took a mere half a month.
It’s nothing, it’s just that they gave too much.
The Qin family has a scholarly spirit and values brotherhood. They believe that if you want something, I have it. They're eager to pack up all the inherited chefs and send them to the Jiang family.
The emperor suspected this man of ill intentions many times, and so he investigated several times. However, Qin Zhenning himself had never visited the Jiang family, let alone met with Xu. He only communicated with Jiang Huailiang through external channels. From this, the emperor finally confirmed one thing.
He just burned too many good things!
A descendant of a noble family that has been passed down for hundreds of years casually took out something that the country bumpkins would never see, let alone even hear of!
Therefore, during this period of time, the emperor was dissatisfied with his sworn brother who had taken advantage of him. So he waved his hand and did not allow him to stay at home for years. He issued an imperial decree to send him to Dongling Mansion to deal with the remnants of the previous dynasty.
Old Jiang happily accepted the order, and took his army and his crying son-in-law who didn't want to leave. He chose an auspicious day with bright sunshine and left the capital with his flags half rolled up.
There was no need to worry about the capital for the time being. Since the emperor wanted to use him, he had to protect his family. Moreover, Qin Zhenning was watching over him. His wife and eldest maid were not ordinary people, so they would definitely not suffer any harm.
After the army had been marching for half a month, the end of the year was approaching.
The mistress of the house was busy with visiting various households and taking care of household chores. Fortunately, her daughters could be used to some extent and could make up for the shortfall.
The mother, her two daughters and they were copying the gift list in the hall.
"Master Qin is really particular. He either doesn't take action, or when he does, it's extraordinary!"
Jiang Wan held the calligraphy book of a famous calligrapher that he had just received, and couldn't help but feel a lot of emotions in his heart.
"Mother, this calligraphy piece in my hand is a unique copy, right? How close is Lord Qin to our family that he's willing to spend so much on a gift?"
"That's right, mother. Look at this set of brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone. They seem quite exquisite. Lord Qin is so rich! I really envy him!"
This is definitely what Jiang Han really thinks. The girl who has suffered from poverty since childhood has always been sure of one thing in her heart: rich people are worthy of envy!
Mrs. Xu flipped through the gift list in her hand and responded to her two daughters with a smile.
"His gift is indeed generous, but it's not particularly valuable. For example, this unique copy is certainly rare outside, but it's not worth mentioning in the hands of a wealthy family. Even the writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone I used as an elementary school student can be said to be from a famous artist!"
"Okay, Mom, stop talking!"
Jiang Han covered her chest with one hand as if in pain, and fiddled with the four treasures of the study in front of her with the other hand. Jealousy made her pitiful little face gradually begin to twist.
"You ate so well as a child! Or maybe my elder sister and I just can't reincarnate. How great would it be if we were reincarnated to a time when our Xu family was still prosperous? I'd also like to show off my status as a noble lady from an aristocratic family!"
Jiang Wan turned his head and looked at her when he heard that.
"What happened again?"
"Nothing."
"I'll count to three, one..."
"It was when we went to the Jinxiang Marquis' Mansion for a banquet last time that the girl from the Liu family made fun of Qingqing and me, saying that we were country bumpkins who came to the city. She was so funny that she could make people die just by opening her mouth!
I was so mad at her then, and if I weren't gentle, chaste, and virtuous now, I would never have let her go."
After angrily complaining about the whole thing to her mother and sister, Mrs. Xu looked at her eldest daughter for a few breaths, then smiled gently and comforted her second daughter.
"The Liu family has many top scholars and has been passed down for many years. They have the confidence to look down on us, so why should we be angry?
Let her say whatever she wants. Laughing at her face is beneath your manners. If you don't argue with her, that's fine. But if you get angry and keep it in your heart, you'll probably have to find a way to get back at her sooner or later.
So, by exchanging a few words, I've inadvertently made an enemy. Who lost out, you or she?
Jiang Han knew that what her mother said made sense, but she still hummed a few words in anger.
"I just think that girl with her small nose and eyes doesn't look like the daughter of a wealthy family at all. Although we are indeed country bumpkins and ignorant, does it mean she has good character and good upbringing just because she laughed at us in person? I think she is not as sensible as a country bumpkin like me!"
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