The Double-Chapter 55 - 53 The Visit

55: Chapter 53: The Visit

55 -53: The Visit

Jiang Youyao didn’t expect the last words of Jiang Li to be directed at her, and she almost jumped with anger, her voice barely restrained.

However, Jiang Yue couldn’t maintain her composure as Jiang Youyao did.

She had always been unsatisfied with Jiang Li and hadn’t noticed the approving look from Madam Jiang the Elder, so she just said, “We are young ladies and should be cautious with our words and deeds daily.

Although the second sister is acting chivalrously, it is unseemly for a woman to intervene in men’s affairs and damages one’s virtues.”

Ji Shuran thought to herself that this was bad.

Indeed, as soon as Jiang Yue spoke, Madam Jiang the Elder’s face showed unexpected displeasure, and she sternly said to Jiang Yue, “Oh?

Is it virtuous to stand by and watch someone die, to be cold and indifferent?

It seems you have forgotten your family teachings!”

Jiang Yue was stunned, not expecting Madam Jiang the Elder to suddenly turn on her.

She was both embarrassed and aggrieved but dared not argue, merely bowing her head in silence, her hatred for Jiang Li intensifying.

Ji Shuran was also annoyed.

Madam Jiang the Elder’s words about indifference in the face of death were directed at Jiang Yue, but they also implicated Jiang Youyao.

Feeling displeased, Ji Shuran tried to comfort her, “Mother, don’t be angry.

The children are young, it’s normal for them to be at a loss in such situations.

Yue and Youyao have never experienced such events.

It’s Lili who was both brave and clever.” She smiled at Jiang Li, “Daring to step forward.”

Jiang Li simply replied with a smile, “I followed my conscience.”

Such a comment, “I followed my conscience,” subtly mocked the others, portraying herself as more noble.

Ji Shuran’s smile became somewhat unnatural.

Madam Jiang the Elder then said, “Since we are relatives, I also wasn’t aware that the Ye Family child had arrived in Yanjing City.

Do you know where he is staying?

It would be good to invite him to our residence one day.”

Ji Shuran was surprised and her irritation grew.

Regardless of anything else, Ye Zhenzhen had been dead for many years, and the Jiang Family had not been in contact with the Ye Family for a long time.

Now, after Jiang Li’s coincidental action, Madam Jiang the Elder suddenly wanted to reconcile with the Ye Family.

What was her intention?

And if the Ye Family reconciled with the Jiang Family, where would that leave the reputation of the Ji Family?

“After the hasty encounter, I left without speaking further to the Ye Family cousin, so I don’t know,” Jiang Li said.

Hearing this, Madam Jiang the Elder showed some regret, but Ji Shuran breathed a sigh of relief.

However, her brow furrowed again, thinking if the Jiang Family truly wished to find someone in Yanjing City, how difficult could it be?

If Madam Jiang the Elder decided to meet Ye Shijie, even if Jiang Li did not know Ye Shijie’s whereabouts, finding him would only be a matter of time.

At this moment, Jiang Bingji, who was playing on the couch, drew out his words, “Mother, I’m hungry.”

Madam Jiang the Elder came back to her senses, glanced at Jiang Bingji, and said to Ji Shuran, “Take Brother Ji to have dinner.” She then addressed Jiang Li and the others, “You haven’t eaten since finishing school.

Go ahead, let’s not mention this matter anymore and not bring it up in the future.” Having said this, she closed her eyes, seemingly tired and in need of rest.

Feicui and Zhenzhu hurried to see the guests out.

After leaving the Night Wind Hall together, Ji Shuran took Jiang Bingji and an unwilling Jiang Youyao away.

Jiang Li was about to head to Fangfei Garden when she saw Jiang Yue sneer at her, “Second sister really has a way with words, just a few phrases and grandmother is completely charmed, nothing mentioned.”

Jiang Li’s smile did not fade, “Thank you for the compliment, fourth sister.” Her tone was utterly sincere, and her smile very cordial, as if she didn’t hear Jiang Yue’s sarcasm, which only infuriated Jiang Yue more.

Seeing Jiang Yue at a loss for words, Jiang Li then leisurely left with Bai Xue.

Jiang Yuyan timidly tugged at Jiang Yue’s sleeve and whispered, “You shouldn’t always be looking for trouble with the second sister.”

“Go away!” Jiang Yue shook off her sleeve, breaking free from Jiang Yuyan’s grip, contempt flashing in her eyes, “How could I have such a timid and weak sister like you, it’s pathetic!” She walked away angrily.

Jiang Yuyan lowered her head, standing silently in place, lost in thought.

…

When Jiang Li returned to Fangfei Garden with Bai Xue, Tonger finally relaxed after seeing that they didn’t have a scratch on them.

She then fiercely scolded Jiang Youyao and her followers in the courtyard before sitting down and asking, “Miss, why would old madam suddenly bring up the young master from the Ye Family of Xiangyang?

Is it possible that we’re going to reconcile with them?”

Tonger had not been with Jiang Li since birth and was not even considered a second-class maid before Jiang Li went to the Family Temple, so she didn’t know much about the Ye Family.

She was even unaware of why relations with the Ye Family had cooled or why Jiang Li did not interact with them.

“I don’t know either,” Jiang Li shook her head, “But I feel that probably old madam just mentioned it in passing.

If she were serious, she would have surely sent someone to inquire further, though in the end, old madam clearly didn’t intend to.”

After some thought, Tonger sighed, “If old madam truly intends to reconcile with the Ye Family, at least there would be the protection of a maternal family for the miss.

That Ji Shuran should also restrain herself more.”

Ji Shuran’s position in the main branch was as steady as Mount Tai, not only because she bore a son and a daughter, but also because she had the support of the Ji family.

Not to mention Ji Yanlin, Ji Shuran’s father, even Consort Li, her sister from the same mother, was a favorite of Emperor Hongxiao.

Whereas Jiang Li had only her deceased mother and the long-estranged maternal family.

In the Jiang Family, she had nothing to rely on except her own strength to fend off challenges, which meant that life would be hard for her.

This was the difference between having someone to support you or not.

“If only we had asked where Ye Family’s young master was staying.” Tonger still felt dissatisfied, “Perhaps we could establish a good relationship with the Ye Family through their young master.”

“It doesn’t matter,” Jiang Li said, “The opportunity still exists.”

Bai Xue asked uncertainly, “But didn’t the miss not inquire about the Ye Family’s young master?”

“I don’t need to ask,” Jiang Li shook her head with a smile, “He will come to find me on his own.”

Tonger and Bai Xue looked at each other, seemingly unconvinced by Jiang Li’s words.

However, to everyone’s surprise, the very next day, Jiang Li’s prediction came true.

Ye Shijie, the young master from the Ye Family of Xiangyang and Jiang Li’s nominal older cousin, took the initiative to come to visit.