sjar Chapter 146 Big sister, you are useless, but the general is useful
Chapter 146 Big sister, you are useless, but the general is useful
When Gu Lian received Wan Zhou's letter, it only told her that the Duke Jiang's Mansion would come to visit and asked her to make good preparations, but did not mention anything about proposing marriage.
As a result, Jiang's reaction was as if a bucket of cold water was poured over her head. Her previous joy and pride were completely extinguished, and her dazed look was somewhat funny.
Gu Lian regretted his decision when he saw Jiang's inappropriate reaction. He should have revealed the proposal to her. But on second thought, even if he had proposed it, Jiang would not be much better off after hearing that the betrothal gift was 300,000 yuan.
Not to mention Jiang, even he himself was a little slow to react.
Three hundred thousand! Which family in Beijing can afford a betrothal gift of 30 to marry a wife?
After thinking about it, it makes sense.
Wan Zhou asked for a divorce, so how could he marry her back so easily? Of course he had to show enough sincerity.
He has always admired Ji Nanzheng. As for being a son-in-law, he is also satisfied from his perspective. Apart from anything else, Ji Nanzheng is a focused person. Since he is devoted to Wan Zhou, there will be no other women.
Now that his sincerity is sufficient, he feels quite relieved.
"My Lord, Madam, the fact that you two have come to my house in person shows your sincerity. The general is a great man. I have no objection to this marriage."
After Gu Lian expressed his opinion, he looked at Jiang, who was still a little dazed, and motioned for her to express her opinion as well.
Originally, this was just a formality.
"Yes, yes, how many people want to marry the general. This is Wanzhou's blessing. If she hadn't been so ignorant and caused so many troubles..." Jiang seemed to be awakened. What she said was very heartfelt, and it was all from her heart.
Gu Lian's face immediately darkened, and he cut Jiang off with a glare, interrupting her before she finished speaking.
Who told her to say that? Gu Lian really wanted to cover up Jiang with something to avoid embarrassment.
When I chose Jiang, I thought that the Jiang family was from a poor family, and if Wan Zhou married into the Gu family, they would definitely not treat her harshly.
But after returning triumphantly this time, he realized that Jiang was not as good to Wan Zhou as he thought. Moreover, since his promotion, the status of the people he interacted with was higher, and Jiang had made a fool of himself more than once.
Alas, the wrong person was chosen!
Mrs. Wang frowned. Although Jiang was telling the truth, was it really appropriate for a mother to say such things in this situation?
Since you are a stepmother, you should pay more attention to your words and actions!
She shook her head in her heart. She thought, she really didn't mean to look down on Gu Wanzhou. This stepmother's character is really unbearable. Can she blame her?
Fortunately, Gu Wanzhou is not her biological son, so she won’t inherit the disease.
"I like Wanzhou more and more." Madam Wang eased the awkwardness very tactfully: "This is also inseparable from Madam Jiang's careful cultivation."
Mrs. Wang was just saying these compliments, but Jiang felt embarrassed as if she was being scolded.
Because she knew in her heart how she cared about Wan Zhou.
He replied stiffly, "Madam, you are too kind."
After the ceremony, the Duke and his entourage said goodbye and left without staying for lunch. Gu Lian knew that Jiang could not entertain them, so he did not keep them either.
After they left, Gu Lian looked at Jiang who was still a little dazed, shook his head, and walked away with a look of disappointment on his face.
As soon as Gu Lian left, Jiang stopped pretending and said to Qian Mama beside her with great sorrow: "What on earth did that damn girl have? Didn't the Duke's Mansion kick her out? Now..."
When she thought of the 300,000 yuan betrothal gift, which was clearly paid by the Duke's Mansion, Jiang actually felt as if she had paid for it herself.
"Madam, please don't say such things. Be careful that the master finds out." Mother Qian quickly reminded.
"Oh," Jiang sneered indifferently, "It doesn't matter. Not knowing won't make it any better, and knowing won't make it any worse. I'll just rely on the children from now on."
"Fortunately, Xuan'er is doing well and Xun'er is also motivated. I also have hope." Jiang comforted herself.
"Madam, you should also think positively. If the eldest daughter marries into the Duke's Mansion with honor, it will also be beneficial to the Gu family and the son-in-law's family." Mother Qian consoled again.
"That's the only good thing about it. You can make some arrangements and go see that damn girl tomorrow."
She had never visited Wan Zhou once after her divorce. Now that Wan Zhou was going to marry into the Duke's Mansion in style, Jiang felt that she could go and maintain the relationship.
The next day after breakfast, Jiang was about to leave when Gu Wanyu came hurriedly. She started crying as soon as she entered the room and her speech was incoherent, which made Jiang sweat.
"What's going on?" Jiang was a little upset when she saw Gu Wanyu crying.
"Mother, it's over. My mother-in-law has been arrested..."
It turned out that the usury case had been investigated and all the people involved had been arrested and imprisoned in the Dali Temple. Naturally, Jiang's mother was not spared.
When Jiang heard this, she collapsed to the ground.
"Mother, please ask father to think of a solution as soon as possible. If we present it to the emperor, my cousin's palace examination will be over." Gu Wanyu cried without any image.
"No, your father hates this kind of thing the most, he won't interfere." Jiang's mother said decisively.
She really knew her man. He had a strong character and would not interfere in such illegal matters.
Moreover, she was even more afraid that Gu Lian would know that the money Jiang's mother had lent was hers, then she would be completely finished.
"Come on, follow me to find your elder sister..." Jiang told Wan Zhou about the glory of the Duke's Mansion coming to propose marriage in a sour tone.
"It seems that the rumors are true. General Ji really values that dead girl. As long as she is willing to help say a word, General Ji will not ignore it."
When Gu Wanyu heard this, she no longer cared about the sadness. Hope lit up in her eyes, and the mother and daughter hurriedly got on the carriage and rushed to Wanzhou's mansion.
Wan Zhou had received Hua Yang's letter in the morning and knew that Jiang's mother was imprisoned. When Jiang's mother and Gu Wanyu came over at this time, she already had some guesses in her mind.
The mother and daughter were waiting in the main hall. As soon as Wan Zhou entered, Gu Wanyu pounced on her and hugged her like a hungry wolf.
"Big sister, please save my cousin. Only you can save him." After saying that, she started crying and wailing.
Wan Zhou gave a look and Bai Lu quickly pulled Gu Wanyu away.
At first glance, Gu Wanyu's face was pale and bloodshot, her eyes were swollen, and it seemed that she had cried a lot.
"Wanzhou, please help Yu'er..." Jiang said pleadingly, "The palace examination is about to begin. If something happens to your aunt at this time, and it is presented to the emperor, your cousin's palace examination will be over."
Wan Zhou sneered.
He still had some brains and knew that Jiang Xuan would be implicated.
"Mother, lending money at high interest rates is strictly prohibited by the imperial court. Why are you looking for me?"
Gu Wanyu said anxiously: "Big sister, you are useless, but the general is useful. If the general comes forward, the people in the Dali Temple will definitely give the general face, release my aunt, and close the case."
They really dare to think.
Find Ji Nanzheng? He does have the ability to do so.
Wan Zhou looked at the mother and daughter coldly: "Who do you think General Ji is? Do you think he is someone who would use his personal power to hinder the justice of the law?"
"I'll tell you honestly, even if the one who got into trouble today wasn't the Jiang family, but someone from the Duke's Mansion, he wouldn't be able to use his power to rescue them." Wan Zhou wanted to make them give up directly.
This was not an excuse. Even if she said something irresponsible, Ji Nanzheng would not intervene. This was a matter of principle.
Gu Wanyu could tell that Wanzhou would not help, and looked at him with a black-eyed chicken: "Don't talk so nicely. If you commit a crime, the general won't care? Then what's the point of marrying such a man?"
Wan Zhou sneered, his eyes moved from Gu Wanyu's face to Jiang's face, and said with a smile: "I won't make money like this without conscience."
Jiang knew Wanzhou was hinting at her, and her face turned red with embarrassment. But she still put on a begging expression and said, "Wanzhou, why don't you talk to the general, maybe there are other ways. In any case, we can't ruin Xuan'er's palace examination."
"Mother, I can't do anything about this. You should find other ways." Wan Zhou made his attitude clear and walked to the chair to sit down.
But after taking only two steps, he was suddenly pushed hard from behind and fell forward.