A team of sword-bearing attendants who had just returned from the battlefield, still carrying a thick bloodthirsty aura, made a round through the capital. Soon after, the Jiang family elders in the capital all promptly arrived at the Jiang residence.
Upon arriving and hearing Jiang Zhen propose dividing the family estate… the group of traditional elders instinctively opposed the idea.
How could the family be divided while Old Mrs. Jiang was still alive?!
Wouldn’t this invite criticism that the Jiang family lacked propriety?
However…
“Slap!”
Jiang Zhen slammed his sword onto the table.
“Bang!”
He then slammed the inventory of items he had sent back over the years onto the table. After that, he led everyone to Old Mrs. Jiang’s courtyard for a tour, displaying the evidence they had uncovered.
Instantly, everyone fell silent.
Several elders even began pointing fingers at Old Mrs. Jiang and First Aunt Jiang.
They could understand skimming a little off the top, but this was going too far.
When others embezzled, they at least left seventy or eighty percent, or even thirty to fifty percent… but you? You took everything!
Just look at the young girl left by the second branch—already fifteen years old yet so frail… That was more convincing than any words.
She had clearly been mistreated.
The evidence was undeniable.
Moreover, Jiang Zhen had just returned from the battlefield and was a military officer favored by the Emperor.
Compared to the seemingly unpromising Eldest Uncle Jiang…
In an instant, the Jiang family elders corrected their stance.
Their own children still needed to rely on Jiang Zhen’s support.
They certainly couldn’t count on Eldest Uncle Jiang.
Thus…
“Old sister, you’ve truly gone too far this time.”
“You’ve frightened the poor girl. How could she possibly continue living with you after this?”
“Look at how pitiful this child is…”
“Old sister, I know First Aunt Jiang is your niece from your maternal family, so you favor her, but you shouldn’t be so biased.”
“Although it’s customary not to divide the family while the elders are alive, under these circumstances, it’s understandable.”
No matter how unwilling Old Mrs. Jiang and First Aunt Jiang were, no matter how much they wanted to throw tantrums and refuse the division… how could the two of them contend with a group of elders who had already taken a firm stance?
So quickly…
The Jiang family cleanly divided the estate.
Jiang Yueyao wasn’t worried about the division of assets and properties.
With so many resolute elders overseeing the process and her sister keeping a close watch, they certainly wouldn’t be shortchanged.
Now…
The pitiable Jiang Yueyao had been taken by Zhou Qiongying to their spacious new residence.
The house had long been cleaned and prepared, with all the furniture arranged—originally intended as a surprise for Old Mrs. Jiang and Eldest Uncle Jiang’s family.
Who would have thought…
They got the shock, but not the delight—instead, they kept the house for themselves.
“Yao Yao, do you like it here?”
Zhou Qiongying decisively assigned the best courtyard in the rear compound directly to Jiang Yueyao.
“I love it, thank you, Mother!”
[Wah, this courtyard must be over a hundred square meters? Or two hundred?]
[In the capital, a courtyard this big is basically a small villa!]
[How much must this cost?!]
[Wah, I’m so moved!]
[I’ve decided—tonight, I’m going to hug my bed and fully enjoy the happiness of living in a luxurious home!]
……
……
Over the next few days, Jiang Yueyao thoroughly admired her brand-new small courtyard from every angle, while a continuous stream of delicious food and fun toys flowed into her quarters.Seeing Jiang Yueyao’s frail appearance, Jiang Zhen and Zhou Qiongying were utterly heartbroken.
They wished they could make up for over a decade of guilt toward Jiang Yueyao in just a few short days.
Jiang Yueyao: …
[Come on, let the compensation come even more fiercely!]
[Sis can handle it!]
That day, adhering to the principle that “good sleep nurtures good health,” Jiang Yueyao didn’t wake until the sun was high in the sky.
Then she heard a commotion outside.
“Chunying, what’s going on out there?”
“You’re awake, Miss!”
Chunying cheerfully ran over.
After moving to the new residence, the two young maids serving Jiang Yueyao were living much better lives.
It was obvious that Chunying’s face had rounded out considerably.
In contrast, Jiang Yueyao, despite eating plenty, hadn’t changed much.
Hmm, it seemed she had the metabolism every girl envies – eating without gaining weight.
Jiang Yueyao was quite pleased with herself.
“Miss, the Eldest and Second Young Masters have returned!”
Oh?
The Songbai Brothers?
Jiang Zhen and Zhou Qiongying had two sons and two daughters.
Jiang Yuansong, Jiang Yuanbai, Jiang Yuehua, and Jiang Yueyao.
Their two sons had been young heroes fighting on the battlefield all these years.
When the family returned to the capital, there was naturally plenty of luggage and supplies. Since Jiang Zhen and Zhou Qiongying were eager to see their youngest daughter, they left the luggage and supplies for their two sons to escort slowly while they rushed back ahead.
Thus, while the main family had been back in the capital for several days and even completed the household division, the Songbai Brothers had only just arrived with the luggage and supplies.
“My brothers are back?”
Jiang Yueyao immediately abandoned her laziness, springing up and dashing outside.
[The book says both brothers are handsome men – Sis needs to verify this in person!]
[Wakaka, here I come handsome men~~]
Jiang Yueyao skipped merrily toward the door.
Then…
Before she even made it outside, she spotted a handsome man.
His face was like carved jade, his eyes bright as stars, his posture erect, and his spirit radiant.
[Wakaka, what a hottie!]
[That face, those hands, that waist… slurp slurp]
[I want this handsome guy to play the qin for me, smile at me, dance with his sword and feed me grapes]
[Which family does this handsome guy belong to, to be so good-looking?]
[Oh, he’s from my family? Well then, never mind]
[Hehehe, let me guess – is this my big brother or my second brother?]
Xie Yanqing stood under the corridor, eagerly awaiting his beloved, when he suddenly heard this series of… rather excessively passionate and bold remarks, making him frown involuntarily.
As a young general, he often had admirers among young women, but…
He had never encountered anyone so blatantly forward.
But…
What big brother, second brother?
Xie Yanqing turned his head and saw a somewhat frail-looking young girl standing not far away, her bright, clear eyes fixed unblinkingly on him.
She looked like quite a pretty young girl, but her words…
[Wakaka, the handsome guy is looking over here]
[I heard my big brother is brave and peerless, while my second brother is somewhat lazy – this must be big brother for sure]
[Big brother, your dearest little sister is here~]
[Hey, what’s with my big brother? Why isn’t he coming to lift me up when he sees his dearest little sister?]
[Hmph, all that talk about loving me most – it was all lies!]
[Men’s words are deceptive, Big Pig Trotter!]
Xie Yanqing: …
Wait, this young girl’s attitude changes far too quickly, doesn’t it?
Now I’m a Big Pig Trotter?
This isn’t right…The young girl didn’t speak. She… she never opened her mouth.
Then what was it that I heard?
Could it be…
Her Inner Voice?!
At this moment, Young Marquis Xie, who had never believed in ghosts, gods, or heaven, suddenly felt his worldview beginning to crumble.