Hearing this, Jiang Sihe's expression remained unchanged.
She was not surprised at all that her younger sister would undermine her.
"Fourth Miss, don't speak recklessly just because you're young..."
Nanny Qiu was not going to indulge her. She immediately retorted sharply!
"What? Is elder sister afraid of others talking about her just because she's seeking wealth and glory?"
"I'm wearing plain clothes and muddy dresses, but I haven't lost my true nature. And what about elder sister? Does she think she's a real phoenix on the branch just because she's wearing hairpins and gorgeous clothes? I think she's just a fool blinded by wealth..."
"Presumptuous..."
The first madam quickly came from behind and slapped Jiang Jingshu!
"Fourth Miss has spoken rudely and violated the family rules. Punish her to be confined to her room for a month!"
Jiang Jingshu's fair little face was slapped, but she dared not speak out her anger. She stared at Jiang Sihe with cold eyes.
Since the first madam had spoken, several nannies behind her rushed forward and grabbed Jiang Jingshu's arms.
"Let go of me..." Jiang Jingshu said coldly, "I can walk by myself..."
She broke free from the restraint of the two nannies, tidied up her dress, and left with a sneering look on her face.
The first madam was afraid that Jiang Sihe would be in a bad mood because of this. She stepped forward and comforted her softly, "Sihe, don't mind what she said. Let's go into the ancestral hall first..."
Jiang Sihe pulled out a smile at the corner of her mouth, "Mother, don't worry. I'm fine..."
Now, Jiang Jingshu's words could no longer stir up any ripples in her heart.
She turned to look in the direction of the ancestral hall. After today, she would be the legitimate daughter of the Jiang Mansion. In this life, she would not make the same mistakes again. She would live for herself...
"Let's go. Everything is ready in the ancestral hall."
The first madam gently held Jiang Sihe's hand and led her into the ancestral hall step by step.
The family genealogy of the Jiang family had been taken out in the ancestral hall. The old madam of the Jiang family had been bedridden all year round and would not attend such occasions. Jiang Sihe only needed to offer tea to the first madam.
The first madam sat in the upper seat. After the servant put down the kneeling cushion, Jiang Sihe knelt down.
"Sihe, I sent the document to your stepmother's place a few days ago. She has signed it..."
The first madam was explaining why she didn't let her stepmother come today. Presumably, on the one hand, she was afraid that Concubine Ruan's temper would cause unnecessary controversy, and on the other hand, she was afraid that Concubine Ruan's cold appearance would make Jiang Sihe sad.
"From now on, Sihe will only have mother!"
Jiang Sihe's words made the first madam very happy. She immediately waved to the maid to bring the tray for offering tea.
"Quickly bring the tea to the second miss. Be careful not to hurt your knees while kneeling..."
The first madam couldn't bear to let Jiang Sihe be wronged at all now.
Jiang Sihe took the tea cup on the tray and offered the tea with both hands. She said respectfully, "Mother, please have some tea!"
"Good, good child..." The first madam took the tea, took a sip, and handed it to Jinsu beside her.
Jinlan then brought a tray with a set of jewelry from Fuyu Pavilion on it.
"This is for you!"
Several knowledgeable women beside them couldn't help but gasp. They whispered to the people beside them secretly, "This is the jewelry from Fuyu Pavilion. One piece costs thousands of taels of silver. The first madam actually gave a whole set directly?"
"Yes. Last time I only chose a hairpin, which cost 500 taels. This is too..."
Jiang Sihe took the tray handed by the first madam with both hands. "Thank you, mother!"
Danfeng, who was waiting beside, stepped forward to take the tray and helped Jiang Sihe up.
A legitimate daughter on the family genealogy was recognized by the aristocratic families. From now on, this second miss of the Jiang Mansion would be different from before.
"A banquet has been prepared in the front hall. Everyone can move to the front hall!"
There were only some side branches of the Jiang family in the ancestral hall. The head of the main branch of the Jiang family was Jiang Zongyuan, and the second son, Jiang Zhong'an, was an official outside. The others were all side branches. Although they were not very close, they were still the same family. Naturally, they had to be invited for today's recognition of the legitimate daughter.
After everyone saluted the first madam, they were about to go to the front hall.
Suddenly, a figure in light blue rushed into the ancestral hall...
The figure rushed directly towards the first madam. Fortunately, Nanny Qiu reacted quickly and blocked in front. The figure was stopped, but she was running too fast to stop and was hit.
Seeing that she was about to fall to the ground, Jiang Sihe happened to be beside her and reached out to grab her arm.
"Eldest Miss?"
A maid recognized the person and exclaimed. Only then did Jiang Sihe see clearly the woman in front of her.
She was a delicate and elegant girl, looking a few years older than her. Her eyes were as black as the deep pool water...
"Give me back my wooden horse..."
Jiang Ning, the legitimate daughter of the second branch of the Jiang family, puffed out her pretty little face and reached out her hand towards the first madam...
The first madam was stunned for a moment, but Nanny Qiu had already reacted, "Who let the eldest miss in?"
As soon as these words were said, everyone was stunned. But they also saw that there seemed to be something wrong with this eldest miss in front of them.
Early on, they had heard that there was an eldest miss in the Jiang family, who was said to be in poor health and had never met outsiders. Now that they saw her like this, they were afraid that this eldest miss of the Jiang family was a...
Fool?
Jiang Sihe had naturally also heard of this eldest legitimate sister. The people in the mansion said that she was in poor health and couldn't go out. But now that she saw her, she was afraid that there was something behind this...
"Where are the servants serving beside the eldest miss?"
Nanny Qiu was already a little flustered. While blocking Jiang Ning, she shouted towards the outside...
Jiang Sihe held Jiang Ning's wrist and didn't dare to let go.
Jiang Ning twisted her body and tried to break free. Her emotions were also very abnormal. There was panic and fear in her eyes...
But she kept staring at the first madam. No matter how the first madam hid behind Nanny Qiu, she still tilted her head to look over.
Suddenly, she shouted in a hoarse voice.
"What are you holding me for? Let go of me quickly... I'm looking for my wooden horse..."
Jiang Ning struggled with her wrist. When she couldn't break free, she suddenly burst into tears aggrievedly...
"My wooden horse is gone... It's gone... What should I do?"
Jinsu and Jinlan had already been very discerning and invited the people in the ancestral hall out.
Concubine Wei walked at the back with a meaningful smile on her face.
"Are you looking for your wooden horse?"
Jiang Sihe suddenly spoke, pulling Jiang Ning, who was on the verge of a breakdown, back.
"Yes... I'm looking for my wooden horse... Have you seen my wooden horse?"
Jiang Sihe had seen a patient who had gone crazy in her previous life. She looked just like Jiang Ning. At this time, she could only follow her wishes and not anger her...
"Yes, I've seen it!"
Jiang Sihe's definite tone made Jiang Ning's emotions calm down a little.
"Great, my wooden horse..."
Jiang Ning now shifted her gaze from the first madam to Jiang Sihe. She grabbed Jiang Sihe with her other hand.
"Give me my wooden horse quickly... Hurry up..."
"The wooden horse is playing hide-and-seek with you. You have to find it before it will come out..."