Jiang Zhao wasn't used to being so close to Jiang Yuzhu, so she pulled her arm out of Jiang Yuzhu's embrace.
Unexpectedly, the next second, Jiang Yuzhu said aggrievedly, "Is elder sister still angry with Yu'er?"
"I really didn't do it on purpose last time. If elder sister is still angry, you can beat Yu'er a few times."
"As long as elder sister can calm down..." As she said, Jiang Yuzhu actually took Jiang Zhao's hand and tried to slap her own face.
Jiang Zhao:???
When did she say she was still angry? Besides, she usually vented her anger on the spot.
Holding in anger for too long was bad for one's lifespan. She wasn't that stupid.
Jiang Zhao immediately withdrew her hand. Jiang Yuzhu staggered a few steps as if she couldn't stand steady.
Before Jiang Zhao could say anything, Jiang Zhong couldn't sit still.
Jiang Zhong stepped forward and protected Jiang Yuzhu behind him. Then he lashed out at Jiang Zhao, "Jiang Zhao, when will you stop?"
"Yu'er has apologized to you so humbly. As the elder sister, you're so petty and fussy! You even really wanted to hit Yu'er! You don't even have the capacity to tolerate others. Don't say you're the daughter of our Marquis Mansion when you go out! You're a disgrace!"
Jiang Qinian just stood by and watched without saying a word.
He thought Jiang Zhao definitely wouldn't let him down.
Jiang Zhao sometimes really wondered if Jiang Zhong's head had been kicked by a donkey. She remembered that Jiang Zhong had been a normal person in the early years.
"If big brother's eyes are of no use, you might as well donate them to someone who needs them." After Jiang Zhao said that, she raised her hand and pushed Jiang Zhong aside forcefully.
Jiang Zhao stood still in front of Jiang Yuzhu. Jiang Yuzhu was confused, "Elder sister, you..."
"Slap!"
Before Jiang Yuzhu could finish her sentence, she received a resounding slap on the face.
She had said last time that if Jiang Yuzhu caused trouble, she wouldn't mind slapping her.
"Big brother kept saying that I'm petty. If I don't hit you, wouldn't I bear this bad reputation in vain?"
Jiang Yuzhu's deer - like eyes widened in shock. She covered her face, and tears streamed down one after another.
Jiang Zhong was stunned for a moment. When he came to his senses, he raised his hand and was about to hit Jiang Zhao.
Nan Feng, following Jiang Qinian's instruction, quickly grabbed Jiang Zhong's wrist.
"Let go of me!" Jiang Zhong struggled a few times but couldn't break free. He glared at Jiang Qinian discontentedly, "Jiang Qinian, tell your man to let me go at once! Didn't you see that she dared to hit Yu'er!"
Jiang Yuzhu also looked at Jiang Qinian tearfully with a hint of resentment.
Jiang Qinian said calmly, "I'm preventing big brother from making another stupid move."
"Everyone here heard that it was Yu'er who said she wanted Jiang Zhao to hit her. It's really rare for someone to rush to get beaten, but at least she got what she wanted." Jiang Qinian was never polite to anyone when he spoke.
Jiang Zhao raised her eyebrows. Her third brother's sharp tongue finally came in handy.
Jiang Yuzhu's face turned pale and then red. She bit her lips, and her body trembled slightly.
Her third brother liked quietness and always came and went alone. She couldn't get along with him.
Who would have thought that Jiang Qinian would speak up for Jiang Zhao!
Since Jiang Zhao returned home, one by one had sided with her. Where would there be a place for her in the future!
The more Jiang Yuzhu thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. Her silent tears turned into sobs.
How could Jiang Zhong bear to hear Jiang Yuzhu crying? He started struggling again. But Nan Feng's grip was too strong, and he really couldn't break free!
Jiang Qinian was annoyed by the commotion, and his tone became impatient, "Big brother, you really forget the pain once the wound has healed. Do you want father to use the family law on you again?"
When the Marquis of Ningyuan was mentioned, Jiang Zhong's momentum obviously weakened, "I, I just can't stand her hitting Yu'er!"
Jiang Qinian ignored him and turned his gaze to Jiang Yuzhu, "Yu'er, if you're not convinced and feel wronged, we'll go to father right now and let him judge."
Jiang Yuzhu's body trembled. Her father hated family discord the most. If her father found out, he wouldn't show her any mercy either.
Jiang Yuzhu could only look at Jiang Zhong pleadingly.
"Let bygones be bygones. Our Yu'er is magnanimous and won't argue with you!" Jiang Zhong was forced to give in, but he completely bore a grudge against Jiang Zhao in his heart.
Jiang Qinian said to Jiang Zhao, "Let's go. Don't keep aunt waiting."
A smile bloomed on Jiang Zhao's gorgeous little face, and she quickly caught up with Jiang Qinian.
Jiang Yuzhu was crying so hard and had been slapped. She couldn't go to the Duke of Su's Mansion.
Jiang Zhong personally sent Jiang Yuzhu back to Tingxue Courtyard. After a good deal of consolation, he left alone.
He was so angry with Jiang Qinian and Jiang Zhao that his heart, liver, spleen, and lungs ached. Since he had good luck these days, he had to go gambling to relieve his anger.
He would settle this score and the previous one with Jiang Zhao sooner or later! He had to teach her a good lesson!
He didn't listen to a single word Jiang Lanzhi had said to him last time.
...
The Marquis of Ningyuan's Mansion wasn't far from the Duke of Su's Mansion. They arrived soon.
As soon as Jiang Zhao and Jiang Yunxi got off the carriage, Nanny Zheng, who had been waiting at the door for a long time, greeted them, "The young miss and young master are finally here. The master and madam have been looking forward to you all day."
Nanny Zheng led the two of them to the main hall affectionately.
"Is it Sister Zhao and Brother Nian who are here!" Before they entered the main hall, they heard a loud voice from inside.
Jiang Zhao and Jiang Qinian stepped into the main hall. The Duke of Su and the Duchess of Su on the main seats stood up together.
Jiang Zhao stepped forward slowly and bowed respectfully, "Jiang Zhao pays respects to uncle and aunt."
"May uncle and aunt be in good health."
As soon as the Duke of Su saw Jiang Zhao, tears welled up in his eyes.
When she first entered the door, he thought he saw his mother when she was young.
Actually, Jiang Zhao didn't resemble Lady He or the Marquis of Ningyuan very much. Instead, she looked extremely like the late old Duchess of Su.
The Duchess of Su personally helped Jiang Zhao and Jiang Qinian up, "We're all family. There's no need for so many formalities."
The Duke of Su wiped his tears. If his mother were still alive, she would surely like this girl.
The Duchess of Su lovingly took Jiang Zhao's hand, "Good child, you've really suffered all these years."
Jiang Zhao smiled shyly, "Aunt, what are you saying? I didn't suffer at all." As she said, Jiang Zhao even spun around in front of them.
The more nonchalant she seemed, the more the Duke and Duchess of Su felt sorry for her. They quickly pulled Jiang Zhao to sit down.
After Lady He's visit last time, how could they not know about this child's situation?
They were so focused on Jiang Zhao that they even forgot about Jiang Qinian, who they usually doted on.
Jiang Zhao was a bit nervous at first, but seeing the Duke and Duchess of Su made her feel better. She made the two old people laugh from ear to ear.
After chatting with Jiang Zhao for a while, they finally turned their attention to Jiang Qinian.
The Duchess of Su looked at the additional white hair on Jiang Qinian's head compared to last time. She felt an indescribable pain in her heart.
Just as they were talking, a servant came in to report, "Master, madam, the young miss and her husband are here."
The Duke and Duchess of Su were slightly taken aback, then said, "Quickly invite them in."
Jiang Zhao blinked in confusion. She remembered that the Duke and Duchess of Su had no children.
Jiang Qinian saw her confusion and kindly explained, "You don't know since you've been away from home. Cousin Shixue is an adopted child of uncle and aunt."
Jiang Zhao nodded.
"Father, mother, we've come to see you." Her voice came before she appeared.
"Grandfather, grandmother, Xiaobao is here!" A five - or six - year - old boy dressed in gold and silver rushed in like a little cannonball and threw himself into the Duchess of Su's arms, almost knocking her down.
Fortunately, Jiang Zhao was quick - witted and gave her a hand.