As soon as it was light, Mu Yi'an and the others got up.
"Master Zhao, Wei San, you two drive the carriage to Jiangjia Village, find Grandpa San, and listen to his instructions."
"Understood, madam."
The two knew a little about the situation and that the Jiang clan was about to mobilize.
In Jiangjia Village, the third grandfather, along with his eldest son Jiang Qin, organized the clan members to prepare to go to the city.
"Jiang Qin, call your wife, your cousin's wife, and all the quick-witted young wives over."
"Understood, Father."
Jiang Qin is currently working for his father and may take over the clan's affairs in the future; he is a candidate for the next clan leader.
It wasn't that Third Grandfather was practicing nepotism; as the clan leader, he needed to consider the interests of the entire clan.
Currently, among the Jiang family, the most successful member of Jiang Qin's generation is Shuheng's father, who is a scholar.
Third Grandfather also asked, but Ziwen declined, saying that his personality was not up to the task of being the clan chief.
There were many complicated matters to attend to in the clan, and Ziwen was unwilling, nor could he force him. He taught the younger generation in the clan to read and write, which was also a contribution to the clan.
"Father, everyone's here!"
"Okay, has everything been explained clearly?"
"We've made it clear that we, the Jiang clan, cannot be bullied at will. We're going there to seek justice, not to start a brawl."
Jiang Qin explained the details of the matter to his father. A large number of clansmen, men, women, and children had already gathered in front of the Jiang Clan Ancestral Hall.
"Clan leader, we Jiang family members don't cause trouble, but we're not afraid of trouble either. We won't stand for them to slander our Jiang family girls like this."
"Yes, absolutely not."
The older women in the clan, the newlywed brides, and the girls preparing to get married all felt a sense of peace as they watched the Jiang family men's righteous indignation.
"Alright, everyone, please calm down. Our Jiang family is of one mind and one heart, and we have overcome one difficulty after another together."
When you get to the county town, listen to Shuyun's family and don't make a mess of things. We're going there to solve problems, not to cause trouble.
Grandpa San felt comforted as he watched his clansmen, dressed neatly and ready to go to the county town to seek justice.
"Third Grandfather, Shuyun's carriage has arrived. Let's get on."
"Okay, go ahead."
Jiang Qin led the Jiang family members onto the carriages. Before they could sit down, Jiang Shuqi was still driving the mule cart belonging to Jiang's father.
The group joined Mu Yi'an and Jiang Qi, and together they went to the Fan family's residence in a grand procession.
Most of the families living in the Fan family's area were moderately wealthy, each with their own courtyard and servants.
"Butler Li, go knock on the door."
Mu Yi'an stood at the front with Jiang Qi, while Aunt Fang and Aunt Lin stood on either side, forming a protective stance.
"Why are so many people here in front of the Fan family's house? What are they doing here?"
"I don't know, they didn't say anything, someone went to knock on the door."
“I saw Fan Lao Er’s divorced wife, who was that? Ah, I remember now, Jiang Qi.”
"Is it because of the gossip that's been circulating about the Fan family lately? Did they find out and come knocking on our door?"
"It's possible. Jiang Qi doesn't seem like what the Fan family said."
...
The neighbors were very curious when they saw such a large group of people gathered in front of the Fan family's house. They stood around at a distance and talked about it.
"Who is it? Why are you knocking?"
Butler Li knocked on the door for a long time before receiving this impatient response.
With a bang, the door opened, and an old man poked his head out.
Who are you looking for?
"We are members of the Jiang family, and we want to speak with your family head."
Butler Li stood ramrod straight, his voice strong and imposing.
After all, he has someone backing him up!
"Wait, I'll go report it."
With a bang, the door slammed shut again.
"Master, Madam, a group of people have arrived outside. They say they are from the Jiang family and want to speak with the head of the family."
Mu Yi'an and her group arrived early; the Fan family had just finished breakfast and were all there.
"What are the Jiang family doing here?"
Mr. Fan took his two sons to study at an academy in another city a while ago and only returned yesterday. He is still unaware of Mrs. Fan's actions.
Even the usually decisive Mrs. Fan felt a little guilty at this moment and unconsciously shifted her body.
"They probably feel they were taken advantage of during the divorce and are here to try and get a better deal. Ignore them; they're just a bunch of commoners."
Madam Fan never took the Jiang family seriously. If it weren't for her husband's insistence, she would never have let Jiang Qi into the family.
Sister-in-law Fan glanced at her mother-in-law, feeling uneasy. She had also shared some of the gossip about Jiang Qi, as instructed by her mother-in-law.
"Impossible, Brother Jiang isn't that kind of person. Besides, they've been divorced for so long and have been doing well on their own, why would they come here to take advantage of us?"
Fan's father understood Jiang's father; he wasn't that kind of person.
"Master, Madam, there are many people gathered outside, and the Jiang family is still knocking on the door."
The gatekeeper of the Fan family rushed in again, speaking anxiously, his steps somewhat unsteady.
"Let's go out and take a look."
Mr. Fan got up, followed closely by his two sons. Mrs. Fan didn't want to move, but she had no choice but to go out. So she took her eldest daughter-in-law with her and walked out, thinking about how to deal with the situation later.
When Mr. Fan pushed open the door, he saw a group of people standing at the door. Among the two at the front was Jiang Qi, who had left the Fan family.
Fan Wenshan also saw Jiang Qi, but he almost didn't recognize her.
This was their first meeting since the divorce, and Jiang Qi had changed. Her appearance was the same, but her demeanor was different.
"Gentlemen, what brings you all here today in front of my Fan family's gate?"
“Scholar Fan, we are members of the Jiang clan. We have come here today to demand an explanation from the Fan family.”
Jiang Qin was the representative of the Jiang clan. Since it was Scholar Fan who spoke, not his mother, he stepped forward to respond.
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