Chapter 276 Meet the scumbag father
The mother is kind and the son is filial all the way.
When we were almost at the city gate.
Mu Jiangyue and her son finally calmed down.
It was already evening.
Inside and outside the city, there are still crowds of people and heavy traffic.
The Sun brothers said goodbye to them and left when they arrived at the city gate, because the Sun family lived in the east of the city.
A different path from them.
The east of the city is the most prosperous area in Beijing, with numerous restaurants, shops and hotels. Yipinju is also located there.
Therefore, the outer city in the east of the city also gathered many merchants, and most of their residences were interspersed among them.
The powerful and wealthy were mostly concentrated in the inner city, living adjacent to the imperial city and government agencies.
The old houses of the Jiang and Lu families are also in the inner city.
After listening to what A Niang said, Jiang Miaomiao had a general understanding of this imperial capital.
The center is the imperial city, and the houses closer to the center of power are often inhabited by powerful people.
Therefore, the land there is extremely valuable and even you cannot buy it if you have money.
Ordinary civilians can only live in the outer city.
A big family like the Mu family has more than one house in the city, and it is estimated that there are many rewards from the emperor and the empress dowager.
My aunt also mentioned that she wanted to house them in one of the houses.
But A'niang would never agree to live there. She insisted on buying a house for herself in the outer city.
There are naturally many reasons.
Even if someone is willing to sell a house in the inner city, every inch of land is worth a lot of money. It is not cost-effective to buy a big house, it is too expensive.
The yard of the small house is too small, with no place to grow vegetables, raise sheep, horses, or raise ginger.
Of course, the most important reason is that although the emperor secretly pardoned the Lu family, he has not yet rehabilitated the Lu family.
Naturally, the seized houses and properties have not yet been returned.
Lu Qingyao felt that the emperor wanted her father to play the role of a pig and eat the tiger, and help him catch those people with evil ambitions.
Therefore, the return of the Lu family women should not be made public for the time being.
With their current status, living there will only cause trouble. Why bother spending that money?
In the end, Jiang Yue helped them buy a house in the outer city with a back garden, although it didn't matter if it was a little far away.
A Niang said that the house cost her three thousand taels.
Jiang Miaomiao was quite looking forward to it. How big could a house worth three thousand taels be in this imperial city?
Don’t think that houses in the outer city are cheap, as every inch of land is also worth a lot of money.
The little girl was full of curiosity about this imperial capital, her new home and her new family.
He lifted the curtain of the car and looked around while still at the city gate.
She was looking at passers-by, and passers-by were also looking at her.
They all exclaimed, what a beautiful little girl.
A'niang did not stop her, allowing her to watch without any scruples and play to her heart's content.
Because in a few years, when she grows up, she will be a big girl.
You can't watch it so recklessly.
Although the capital city is charming, it also has strict hierarchy and numerous rules.
When we were about to reach the city gate.
Jiang Miaomiao was very sharp and noticed that there was a middle-aged man standing in the crowd.
He has a very good appearance and a graceful demeanor, and stands out among the people.
As the carriage approached, Jiang Miaomiao felt that the man looked more and more familiar.
Getting closer.
She stared at the man without blinking.
The man's eyebrows and eyes are 80% like my second brother, 30% like my eldest brother, and 50% like my uncle.
There is only one person who looks so similar to them and is so handsome.
Jiang Miaomiao's pupils dilated.
Could this person be the scumbag father Jiang Yunze?
Didn't he want to divorce his wife? Why did he come to pick them up for the first time?
It was right to pick them up, because his eyes were always on the eldest and second brothers sitting on the tall horses in front.
She had never expected to meet the legendary scumbag father as soon as she arrived in Beijing.
Jiang Yunze stood there with his servants, and they must have been standing there for a long time.
Looking in the direction they came from.
He didn't take the carriage, as if he was standing there on purpose.
Maybe it's because he is the focus of recent public gossip, or maybe it's because of his good looks.
Just standing there attracted the attention of many people.
Jiang Miaomiao was about to tell her mother when she saw Liuyun riding up to their carriage. "Madam, that man at the city gate looks like Lord Jiang. He must be here to pick you up. Do you want to stop?"
"Oh! He actually has the nerve to come here. Yaoyao, don't be fooled by his appearance." Mu Jiangyue leaned out and took a look, his face full of contempt.
"What? That bastard actually dared to come here. I want to see what he looks like." Xiuxiu also moved over and got close to the chubby little girl.
"Sister, you know what, this bastard is quite handsome. No wonder you fell into his hands. If you beat him into a pig's head, he would definitely be more handsome... Haha..."
Lu Qingyao: ...
At this time, one adult and two children, as if they saw a gorilla, leaned over the car window and looked out.
Little Yan Chengan also came over and asked, "Miaomiao, is this man your father?"
Jiang Miaomiao shook her head, "No, I don't know him."
Although he is A Niang's husband, he is not even qualified to be her adoptive father, so of course he is not.
She only has one godfather here.
Maybe, there is also a biological father.
Yan Chengan seemed to be thinking, "That's good, he's definitely not as handsome as my uncle."
This boy’s eldest uncle is her godfather.
Jiang Miaomiao nodded reluctantly, "I think so too."
Godfather is still handsome after some sprucing up, but in a different way.
Lu Qingyao was amused by their words.
Thinking of Jiang Yunze's strange behavior, she looked at Jiang Yue, "Ayue, did something happen in the city recently?"
There must be something wrong when things are abnormal. It has become like this, and he still comes to pick me up in person.
Either she was dreaming, or Jiang Yunze had some serious illness.
Mu Jiangyue giggled foolishly and told the story of how she carried a coffin to the Jiang family on the Ghost Festival.
She had always wanted to stand up for Yaoyao and deal with Jiang Yunze.
But Yaoyao refused, fearing that she would dirty her hands and get into trouble.
But this time they actually wanted to kill them, which she could not tolerate. No matter whether it was Minister Qi or Qi Caiwei who wanted to harm Yaoyao and her son, it was all Jiang Yunze's fault in the final analysis.
She didn't dare to act wildly in the Qi family, but she could still do it in the Jiang family.
She said awkwardly, "This matter has caused quite a stir in the city. I heard that at yesterday's morning court session, the censors again impeached Jiang Yunze and Minister Qi. His Majesty was already worried about Prince Su's rebellion, and now he's even more annoyed. He directly docked their salaries for half a year and reprimanded the father-in-law and son-in-law."
After hearing this, Lu Qingyao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Then he wouldn't come to pick us up with his face stuck to his chest, right?"
Although such things may damage their official reputation, they are ultimately not serious and do not hurt the root cause.
When you kill a snake, you have to hit it at its most vulnerable part.
Mu Jiangyue smiled and said, "That's because Jiang Yunze promised in front of the court officials that as long as his wife is willing to return to the Jiang family, he will open the door to welcome her. It's his business whether to accept her or not, but you really don't have to go back. As for the house, you can take it back on the day of the divorce. I'll keep the title deed for you."
Lu Qingyao smiled and nodded, "Of course."
That was no longer her home.
He picked up the curious little girl and asked, "Miaomiao, do you want to go down and take a look?"
"I do." Jiang Miaomiao nodded.
Wow! Mom is going to teach her a lesson about her scumbag father.
The carriage stopped.
A'niang held her hand and walked in front.
The eldest and second brothers, Aunt Xiuxiu, Aunt Jiangyue, Yan Chengan, and a group of guards followed behind in a mighty procession.
The people came up one after another.
Everyone has a gossipy and curious heart.
The deeds of this suave Lord Jiang have become a common snack in teahouses and taverns over the past four years.
The other day, there was a rumor that he allowed his concubine to kill his wife and children. In the blink of an eye, his wife and children were standing in front of him in their beautiful glory.
It must be better than in the opera.
Lord Jiang came over with a smile and was about to hold his wife's hand when he was forced back by a sharp blade.
Xiuxiu pointed her sword at Jiang Yunze and forced him back five steps away.
"Just stand there and talk. Don't come over here."
Jiang Yunze's mouth twitched, but he managed to maintain a smile. "Qingyao, your husband is here to take you home. Come back with me. We have prepared a feast for you. Mother misses you, too."
He glanced at the square-faced woman, his eyes slightly cold.
Finally, he fell on his wife and children, looking at the wife in front of him.
She wore no makeup, no hairpins or jewelry, and her clothes were clean and neat, which made her seem even more radiant.
There are shadows of pre-marriage.
But he didn't like Qingyao like this.
He liked Qingyao, the mistress of the house, who was very dignified and proper in her dress, speech and behavior.
Lu Qingyao said nothing and watched him perform quietly.
Jiang Zifeng and Jiang Ziyan brothers remained silent. Looking at their father's hypocritical smile, they felt a chill in their hearts.
Jiang Yunze continued to persuade, "Qingyao, come back with me. Can you bear to let the children wander around outside?"
They all have the surname Jiang, so even if they divorce, the child cannot go with the divorced woman.
Lu Qingyao looked at his hypocritical face and felt inexplicably annoyed. She just wanted to leave as soon as possible.
"Ask the children if they are willing to go back with you."
Jiang Yunze's gaze fell on his two sons.
The young man is full of vigor and vigor.
I have to say that Qingyao taught them very well. They all passed the imperial examinations and became scholars at a young age. They are the good sons of the Jiang family.
He extended his hand, "Feng'er, Yan'er, stop standing there, and go back with Daddy."
Jiang Zifeng shook his head, "No, we listen to mother. Wherever mother goes, we go."
Jiang Ziyan looked aggrieved, "Dad, don't you want to divorce me? And you even allowed the Qi family to send people to kill us. If we go back with you, will we still be alive?"
It seems that the rumors are true. What children say can't be false.
The onlookers felt it was worth it and they got a big treat.
Jiang Yunze's face froze, and he hurriedly explained, "No, absolutely not. Daddy really didn't know about your assassination."
After all, he is his own flesh and blood. Even if he is disobedient and unfilial, he does not want his son to hold a grudge against him.
But the way this kid speaks is full of gunpowder.
Forget it. After encountering these things, it is inevitable to feel angry.
I'll make up for it slowly in the future.
Jiang Ziyan said, "Then ask your sister if she is willing to go back with you."
Jiang Yunze lowered his eyes and his gaze fell on the face of the little girl next to his wife.
When their eyes met, he was slightly stunned.
What a pretty girl, especially her eyes, so watery and bright that they seem to be able to speak.
Jin'er and Ashu were already very pretty, but compared with the little girl in front of them, they instantly looked much less pretty.
Is this really his daughter?
With a face like this, she will surely be stunningly beautiful when she grows up.
He remembered that Qingyao gave the child the nickname Miaomiao.
"Miaomiao, come here, let daddy take a look at you." Jiang Yunze squatted down unconsciously and stretched out his hand to the little girl.
Jiang Miaomiao grabbed A Niang's hand, shrank back, and shook her head like a rattle, "No, you are not my father, I don't know you."
If you want to be a cheap dad, you’re dreaming.
Jiang Yunze looked a little embarrassed.
Although he has no feelings for the child, he is his son after all, and the little guy is really cute.
It makes people want to get closer.
But this little guy's temper is a bit too aggressive.
Forget it, I'll take him back and give him a good lesson later.
He stepped forward and said, "Miaomiao, I am your father. If you don't believe me, ask your mother."
Jiang Miaomiao pouted her lips and said fiercely, "Humph, I've never seen you before, how dare you say you're my dad? If you gave birth to a child but didn't raise him, you can't call him a father."
Jiang Yunze: ...
Such a young child, but he is so sharp-tongued. What will he be like when he grows up?
I heard people around me start whispering.
"It's a wonder there are children in this world who don't know their fathers."
"It seems that Lord Jiang doesn't care about his children at all. He has abandoned his wife and children in Jiangzhou for so many years."
"They say he favors his concubine over his wife, and he even keeps a mistress."
"Yes, the children are afraid of him and don't recognize him. What a sin..."
The smile on Jiang Yunze's face instantly collapsed.
He came here to take his wife and children back and dispel the rumors, but he didn't want to be scolded here.
As for the rest, let’s wait until this period of hype has passed.
He stood up and continued to persuade her shamelessly, "Qingyao, the children are still young. If you don't take them home, where else can you go? It's not good to disturb other people's homes with your family."
Jiang Yunze glanced at Mu Jiangyue.
He understood Qingyao's personality. Even if they were close sisters, she would never bother others.
Given her current situation, she had nowhere else to go except staying in an inn.
Her former friends and relatives avoided her like the plague.
Lu Qingyao was speechless and directly exposed his mask. "Jiang Yunze, you and I have been married for a long time. Didn't you want to divorce me a few days ago? Why do you pretend to be deeply in love and want my best for me? This only makes me think you are hypocritical and contrived. There is no need to say any more nonsense. I just want a divorce letter. Prepare it and I will come to pick it up in three days."
If she had been deceived by Jiang Yunze's sweet words in the past, she would not have been able to see through this man.
But now, I can actually see through him.
I don't want to waste any more time talking to him.
The children are still waiting to go back for dinner.
"As for where to place it, please don't worry about it."
Jiang Yunze smiled awkwardly, "Forget it, you can divorce me if you want, but the child must stay."
"No, we won't go back with you." Jiang Zifeng drew out the sword in his hand and stood in front of A Niang.
Jiang Ziyan shook his head.
"No, I don't want to leave my mother... wuwuwu..." Jiang Miaomiao pinched herself hard and burst into tears. She cried very sadly. She felt that her acting skills were getting better and better.
The power of public opinion cannot be underestimated. He can't just snatch the child away.
Lu Qingyao quickly picked up her daughter and coaxed her, then looked at Jiang Yunze, "See, they don't want to go back with you. Go ahead and don't block the way here."
Jiang Yunze was speechless, his face turned green with anger, and he clenched his back teeth tightly.
It was difficult to say anything in front of everyone. Looking at the crowd of people behind Lu Qingyao, they looked like bandits and bullies, so he couldn't rob them by force.
I could only watch them leave.
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