Xiao Hai was very efficient at the Third Prince's residence and returned in no time.
"Master!" Xiao Hai knocked on the door and called out from outside.
"Come in!" He Shunsu's voice came from inside the door.
Xiao Hai pushed open the door and entered. After bowing, he walked to He Shunsu's side and whispered, "Sir, the matter has been investigated thoroughly, and there are many witnesses willing to testify with us!"
He Shunsu nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Xiao Hai, who seemed hesitant to speak, and asked, "Is there anything else you want to say?"
Xiao Hai has lived by He Shunsu's side since childhood. He Shunsu can immediately notice if Xiao Hai's expression or actions are slightly abnormal.
"Xiao Hai, tell me what's wrong, I won't blame you!" Seeing that Xiao Hai's expression was a little off, He Shunsu quickly added.
Xiao Hai seemed to have made a great decision, biting his lip tightly for a long time before whispering something in He Shunsu's ear.
"What? Is it true?" Even He Shunsu, who was usually expressionless, changed color.
Xiao Hai didn't speak, but nodded in response to He Shunsu.
"Damn it! This is outrageous!" He Shunsu cursed under his breath, then his fingers tightened slightly, instantly crushing the cup in his hand.
"Sir! Your health is the most important thing! Don't let unrelated people hurt you!" Xiao Hai quickly comforted him.
"Xiao Hai, go do one more thing for me..." He Shunsu whispered to Xiao Hai, who nodded and disappeared from He Shunsu's sight again.
In Jiang Ling's bedroom, the farce had just been resolved. Jiang Ling had Jiang Shan stand guard at the door while she and Nianci continued their previously interrupted conversation.
"Nianci, tell your mother, what exactly happened?"
Jiang Ling's serious expression left Nianci somewhat at a loss.
After a long while, Nianci whispered, "Mother, I'm sorry!"
Jiang Ling was still gratified to hear Nianci call her "mother." After all, she was an "imposter," and Nianci's mother had really appeared. If Nianci could stay by her side, then her guiltless actions during this time would not have been in vain.
Upon hearing the word "Mother," Jiang Ling's anger subsided considerably.
She coughed softly, softened her tone, and said to Nianci, "Nianci, tell me, what exactly happened? I promise you, I won't blame you!"
Nianci mustered her courage, looked up at Jiang Ling, and after confirming that Jiang Ling seemed to be calm, slowly spoke.
Some time ago, when Jiang Zhishan had just been selected as a role model, Jiang Ling was so busy with things between Jiang Zhishan and Qin Lingrui that she temporarily neglected Nianci.
Nianci didn't feel lonely at all. On the contrary, Jiang Ling gave her a lot of pocket money every day, which she could use to buy all kinds of food in Shengjing.
One day, Nianci was walking home with a meat bun in her left hand and a candied hawthorn in her right, looking very satisfied.
Gu Aqi appeared in front of Nianci wearing a bamboo hat. The moment Nianci saw Gu Aqi, she even forgot that she had just taken a bite of a meat bun.
"Nianci!" Gu Aqi called out, her voice trembling.
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Nianci was first surprised, then heartbroken, and finally angry.
He immediately turned around and left quickly.
Nianci was still a child, and Gu Aqi quickly caught up with her. Nianci was very stubborn and didn't want to talk to Gu Aqi. Gu Aqi came to find Nianci many times afterward.
Nianci either mocked her or simply ignored her.
Until recently, Nianci overheard her second sister's accident and saw Jiang Ling's worried expression.
Nianci finally made up her mind to try to mend her relationship with Gu Aqi, after all, Nianci knew that his biological father was the dignified Third Prince of Shengjing.
“Mother…I…I didn’t mean to go back to her. It’s just that you’re worried about Second Sister, and I didn’t want you to be like this, so I…”
At this point, Nianci seemed worried that Jiang Ling would criticize him, so he quickly lowered his head.
Jiang Ling was somewhat shocked to hear Nianci's words. She never expected that a child could be so thoughtful. But then she thought that this child was, after all, He Shunsu's son. As the saying goes, like father, like son. With this in mind, Jiang Ling felt much better.
She reached out and affectionately patted Nianci's head.
"Alright. Mother understands. I'm satisfied that you have this intention. Just don't do such dangerous things again! Understand?"
Upon hearing Jiang Ling's words, Nianci's initially frightened eyes immediately brightened with excitement. He reached out and hugged Jiang Ling, saying affectionately, "Mother! Thank you for not blaming me!"
Jiang Ling stroked Nianci's head, feeling a mix of emotions.
Jiang Zhishan's home appears calm on the surface, but in reality, a turbulent undercurrent is brewing.
"What? Is what you're saying true?" After hearing Madam Ma's account, Old Mrs. Jiang slammed her hand on the table in surprise.
“Mother, how could I dare to lie to you? I’m pregnant right now! If I dare to lie, aren’t I afraid of being punished?” Madam Ma said, touching her flat belly.
"Then...is it really true?" Old Mrs. Jiang still didn't quite believe Madam Ma and asked again, stroking her chin.
Mrs. Ma was a little annoyed by the question, but she could only force a smile because the other party was her mother-in-law.
“Of course! I heard it with my own ears. My eldest sister asked Nianci if she had seen her mother! What does that mean? That child is clearly not my eldest sister’s!" Madam Ma said with great confidence.
Grandma Jiang's heart skipped a beat. She kept a calm face, as if to say "do not disturb strangers," but in reality, she was already somewhat flustered.
"This child isn't Jiang Ling's, that brat?"
"Where did this child come from?"
"This child said he saw his mother? Is his mother some important person?"
"Then, if I give this child to them, wouldn't I gain a lot of benefits?"
Thinking of this, the corners of Grandma Jiang's mouth involuntarily turned up slightly, but she immediately adjusted her expression and coughed lightly, saying, "You can't talk about this carelessly. Your eldest sister is now an official! Offending her would have serious consequences, you know? Alright, you can go now. I'm tired and want to sleep for a while!"
As she spoke, Grandma Jiang deliberately yawned a big yawn, pretending to be very sleepy.
Ma also didn't want to share a room with Old Madam Jiang, so upon hearing this, she immediately smiled and left.
After hearing the door close, Grandma Jiang quietly turned around to make sure Madam Ma wasn't in the room, then breathed a sigh of relief and quietly opened her door a crack.
Just then, Jiang Zhitang walked in from outside, and Grandma Jiang quickly called out to him in a low voice.
Jiang Zhitang was a little puzzled. He walked to the door of Old Madam Jiang's room and said, "Mother, did you look for me?"
Grandma Jiang opened the door and pulled Jiang Zhitang into her room.
"Mother, what are you doing?" Jiang Zhitang looked at the old lady Jiang with some surprise at her unusual behavior.
"Come here, I have something to tell you!" Old Mrs. Jiang said with a mysterious smile.
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