Chapter 220: Jiang Qianzhu’s Family Arrives in the Capital

Chapter 220: Jiang Qianzhu's Family Arrives in the Capital

After Yang Shi left, Jiang Qianzhu, who had received the exquisite jade bracelet, gave Madam Jiang and Lu Lingyun a smug and triumphant look. "Aunt, you've finally done something right for the Jiang family after all these years!"

With that, she happily returned to her room.

Madam Jiang was furious upon hearing this.

"I was blind to have taken in such an ungrateful and malicious wretch!"

She had felt a lingering sense of familial affection and regret.

She knew the Luo Family was a pit of fire, and in a moment of anger, she had gone along with Jiang Qianzhu's foolish plan.

She had originally thought that Yang Shi would definitely refuse, and the rejection would humiliate Jiang Qianzhu, making her realize the foolishness of her actions and how much pain she had caused those who truly cared for her.

This way, she could vent her frustration without having to watch Jiang Qianzhu fall into a real trap.

To her surprise, Yang Shi agreed, only reinforcing Jiang Qianzhu's misguided confidence.

She could even say such things.

This utterly erased any lingering affection and compassion Madam Jiang had for her.

From now on, she would not care about Jiang Qianzhu's fate!

"Foster Mother, Yang Shi probably has other intentions," Lu Lingyun said slowly after watching the drama unfold.

Everyone there, except Jiang Qianzhu, was shrewd.

Especially Yang Shi; Lu Lingyun didn't believe for a second that she truly favored Jiang Qianzhu.

She was probably up to something devious.

Madam Jiang looked outside and snorted. "Let her have her intentions, bring them on!"

Yang Shi's proposal to marry Jiang Qianzhu was serious.

The next day, when Lu Lingyun was at the Marquis's Mansion, she heard that the Luo Family had divorced Luo Heng's newlywed wife.

She was sent back to her hometown under the pretense of her being lewd.

Lu Lingyun was speechless when she heard this.

She didn't believe the accusations the Luo Family made, as in her previous life, they had smeared Wang Qiluo the same way.

The Luo Family was truly detestable, divorcing their daughter-in-law to remarry, yet blaming everything on their daughter-in-law and using such malicious accusations.

At the same time, Lu Lingyun couldn't help but feel a sense of relief, as their daughter-in-law had, because of this situation, escaped with her life.

Otherwise, she would have certainly been beaten to death by Luo Heng.

Feeling both relief and gratitude, Lu Lingyun sent someone to inquire about the whereabouts of the divorced daughter-in-law of the Luo Family and secretly sent her some money.

After divorcing their daughter-in-law, the Luo Family immediately sent letters to the Jiang family in another province to discuss Jiang Qianzhu's marriage proposal.

Lu Lingyun received Madam Jiang's response.

She would no longer involve herself in this matter, leaving the Jiang family to arrange the marriage of their daughter as they saw fit.

A few days later, someone from the Jiang family arrived in the Imperial City.

Jiang Qianzhu's older brother and mother had come in person to discuss the marriage proposal.

Lu Lingyun was called to Madam Wang's place to watch the spectacle.

Liu Shi, Jiang Qianzhu's mother, greeted Madam Jiang with a smile. "Sister-in-law, it's been a while."

"Sister-in-law, don't stand on ceremony," Madam Jiang replied coldly, not bothering to put on a false smile.

Anyone would feel this way. Who could keep up appearances after learning their own family had been calling them ungrateful behind their back?

She had completely lost faith in her natal Jiang family.

"Little sister, what's wrong?" Liu Shi noticed Madam Jiang's displeased expression and was about to ask when Jiang Qianzhu tugged at her sleeve.

"Mother, you and brother have traveled a long way. Let's go rest first."

"Alright, let's rest for a bit," Liu Shi agreed, sensing the atmosphere. She led a large group of people to Jiang Qianzhu's courtyard to rest.

"Foster mother, are you planning to let them stay here?"

"Dream on! Since they call me ungrateful, then I'll be ungrateful!" Madam Jiang gave a cold snort. "Have a carriage ready for them. They can all stay at an inn instead!"

After a short while, Liu Shi hurried over. "Little sister, what are you doing? Why did the servants just notify us to move?"

Madam Jiang looked at her sister-in-law coldly. "Sister-in-law, my humble abode is too small to accommodate your grand family. I've arranged an inn for you in the Imperial City. It's best you stay there."

"How can this be acceptable!" Liu Shi immediately panicked. "Qianzhu is getting married here in the Imperial City. Staying at an inn would make us look bad!"

"But it would look even worse if she got married at the home of an ungrateful aunt. I don't want people saying your daughter is ungrateful too. It's better you stay at an inn."

Liu Shi's smile froze. She quickly plastered on another smile. "Little sister, what are you saying?"

On the way, Jiang Qianzhu had told her that she accidentally revealed to Madam Jiang that their family didn't think much of her and resented her for living a good life in the Imperial City.

Liu Shi had scolded Jiang Qianzhu thoroughly after hearing that.

How could she reveal such things before getting married!

Even if they were to cut ties, it should wait until after she was married and settled in the Imperial City.

Otherwise, who would they rely on in the Imperial City in the future?

"Just now, that silly girl Qianzhu told me that she had misspoken and offended you, her aunt. I scolded her soundly. Who doesn't know that among her aunts, you're the best to her! You've even found her a good marriage. You're a great benefactor to our family. My brother has asked me to thank you properly."

"I don't deserve such thanks," Madam Jiang replied coldly.

"Little sister, we're both elders. How can we hold grudges against children? I've already scolded her. If you're still angry, I'll call Qianzhu over and have her kneel until you're no longer angry." Saying this, Liu Shi turned to look toward the door.

"Qianzhu, come and beg your aunt for forgiveness. If she doesn't forgive you, there will be no marriage! In the future, you'll need to rely on your aunt in the Imperial City!"

Even now, Liu Shi was still thinking about smoothing things over and continuing to rely on Madam Jiang, to keep benefiting from her.

After listening to her, Madam Jiang said, "There's no need. I didn't arrange this marriage. Your daughter found her own good match. Sister-in-law, since you've come, you can handle Jiang Qianzhu's wedding yourselves! I, Jiang Yilan, am blessed with only one daughter. There won't be a second young miss marrying out from the Wang family. Please leave."

"Jiang Yilan! You've made your point, but I'm still your sister-in-law!"

"See them out!" Madam Jiang's attitude was firm, and her servants immediately sprang into action.

"Mother, forget it. We'll move out and stay elsewhere," Jiang Qianzhu looked at Madam Jiang with resentment in her eyes. "Some people are exactly as you described—ungrateful wolves who forget their roots once they're married and abandon their family."

Looking at the approaching servants and Madam Jiang's resolute attitude, Liu Shi spat, "Since you don't want your natal family, you won't have us to rely on in the future! Even if you beg for our forgiveness, we'll never forgive you, ungrateful wolf! Let's go."

Madam Jiang felt a surge of anger. From start to finish, her natal family had been using her. Not only did they use her, but they also badmouthed and blamed her behind her back.

And when she uncovered the truth, she was made out to be the villain.