On the seventh day of the New Year, every household began to visit relatives and friends, and the Jiang familys bustle continued with a new wave. The young generation, the eldest son who had just been engaged as the master of the house, would follow his grandparents on their official duties in the coming year, traveling outside and broadening his horizons. As soon as this news came out, everyone knew that Jiang An and his wife were delighted about their sons journey, and they said with a smile: "Its just to accompany Grandpa and Grandma and show filial piety."
Actually, the couple had already made preparations for Jiang Wenlus trip, specially selecting a few servants to follow and serve him. Jiang Wenlu was going on a long journey, and the people who were most reluctant to see him go were his two younger siblings by birth. Jiang Wenyu looked at her older brother and said: "Big brother, Ill talk to grandfather, I want to go with you to broaden my horizons." Hearing this, Jiang Wenlu burst out laughing and scolded him, saying: "Nonsense! Grandfather and grandmother have their own reasons for wanting me to go." Jiang Wanyi was sad at first, but then her face lit up with excitement, saying: "Big brother, dont forget to write me letters!"
Right behind Jiang Wan-yi was Jiang Wan-xian, who looked at her elder brother with reluctance and said: "Big brother, come back safely." Although Jiang Wen-lu didnt like his several younger half-sisters in the family, he still showed a good attitude as an elder brother. He nodded with a smile: "Uh-huh." After Jiang Wan-yi and Jiang Wan-xian left, Jiang Wen-lu looked at Jiang Wen-yu and said: "When Im not at home, take care of Mother and younger sister for me. They are both kind-hearted people, dont let those concubines and half-sisters bully them. If something happens that you cant handle, go tell Old Ancestor about it, she loves us three siblings."
Jiang Wenyu heard this and smiled, nodding his head: "Big brother, if you have any concerns, hurry up and write them down these two days. Instruct your younger brother to follow the rules from now on." Jiang Wenlun heard him say this and looked at him with a smile: "You take good care of mother and little sister, apart from that, I dont have anything else to instruct you."
"In the remaining days, I will follow Grandfather and Father to visit relatives and friends, bid farewell and ask for good wishes." Jiang Wenyu heard this and smiled, saying: "Yesterday, I mentioned it to Grandfather and Father, wanting to go with you. Grandfather said Im still young, so I wont be burdened with this for now. Father said that older brother is steady and capable, so hes willing to take older brother along." Jiang Wenlun heard his younger brothers words, reached out and gently patted his shoulder, saying: "I also followed the elders on an outing this year, in previous years during Chinese New Year, I stayed at home playing with you and Wanyi."
Jiang Wenyu listened with a smile and nodded, leaning in to Jiang Wenlun: "Big brother, I think Yuanyi treats Lian Zimo quite well. Yesterday that kid came to see the wooden head, it was Yuanyi who met him, and they talked for a while. The thing in that kids hand was also handed over by Yuanyis maid to the wooden head."
Jiang Wenlun looked at Jiang Wenyu in surprise and said, "Isnt Wan Yi saying that Lian Zimo is not good before? Why does she think hes good now that he has a verbal engagement with someone else. She must have had a moment of sympathy and thats why shes particularly concerned about Lian Zimo." Jiang Wenyu looked at his own brother, thinking that he was perfect in every way, but a bit dull in this aspect. Thinking of the person who would be leaving soon, he didnt want him to worry too much, so he smiled and said, "Yes, probably what big brother said is right."
Ji Yan heard the news a day after Jiang Wenlun had left. Upon receiving the news, Ji Yan rushed back to the courtyard excitedly. She pushed open the courtyard door and ran towards Jiang Wanyu, who was practicing her movements, and said with a smile: "Miss, I just heard that Young Master has great fortune." Jiang Wanyu smiled upon hearing this, as the eldest son of the main branch of the Jiang family, he had been destined for greatness since birth.
This New Years, amidst the hustle and bustle, Old Lady Jiang spoke up and said, "Now that our great-grandchildren are getting married, from now on, lets just call those of us who are fathers uncles at home." As soon as she said this, everyone in the Jiang household automatically changed their way of addressing each other, directly promoting Old Lady Jiang to the status of ancestor. Now, Old Man Jiang is called "Taigong" by everyone in the household, Jiang An and others call him "Lao Ye", and the former "Big Young Master" and "Little Young Master" are now simply called "Da Xiaoye".
Ji Yan saw the faint smile on Jiang Wanrus face and thought she didnt understand his words, so he spoke more cautiously: "Miss, Old Master is a very remarkable person, someone who is highly valued by even the monarch. Young Master being able to follow Old Master and receive personal guidance is a rare good fortune." Jiang Wanru put away the rare smile on her face and comforted the worried little maid, saying: "Mm, I understand. This is a great thing."
Jiang Anhe thought of his eldest son leaving for a distant journey the next day, and he recalled that at this age, he had arranged a good marriage with his wife. His heart suddenly warmed up, thinking of his youthful wifes shyness and elegance back then, and he felt somewhat guilty towards her, feeling that he had neglected her in recent years. That night, Jiang Anhe and his wife were together, aside from intimacy, they reminisced about the past and looked forward to their childrens future.
Early in the morning, the masters of the Jiang family saw off Mr. and Mrs. Jiang Taigong and Jiang Wenluns group. Just as everyone was feeling sad, a commotion started in the backyard of Jiang Anhe. The birth mother of the fifth young lady, Gui Yuniang, had been living comfortably for years. She was originally good-looking and would often playfully scold people in front of Jiang Anhe. In the early years, Jiang Anhe was infatuated with her and still paid attention to her three times out of ten. In recent years, after losing that interest, he would still visit her room once a month, considering the face of his first wife.
Last night, when the sky was just darkening, Guiyu Niang was in her room, thinking that Jiang Anhe would soon arrive, and her heart was racing. She asked the maid who served by her side to go and find out where Jiang Anhe was now. Jiang Anhe had left some personal belongings with his new concubine yesterday, and when he went to retrieve them after dinner, they naturally chatted for a while, and the two of them lingered together for a long time before reluctantly parting ways.
On this side, the maid beside Guiyus wife heard her words and came out of her small courtyard to quietly inquire about the situation. Seeing two women walking towards her, she panicked and quickly hid behind a tree. She overheard the two women saying as they walked: "The master is still taking care of the new girl. Look, hes coming to see her again right after dinner."
Another woman chuckled and said, "When Yu Niang and Guiyu Niang first arrived, it seemed that the master wasnt this reluctant to part with them. I think they wont be leaving tonight." The two women walked away laughing, and the little maid who had overheard the news quickly returned to tell Guiyu Niang about it. However, seeing Guiyu Niangs expression, she only dared to say half of what she knew: "The master has just gone to the new concubines quarters." Guiyu Niang felt a surge of jealousy, but thinking about Jiang An and how he would come to her every month on this day without fail, her mood suddenly improved.
A book recommendation, "Enchanting Beauty", author: July Chui. Book number: 2239146, brief introduction: Is it destined who chooses whom? Or who tempted whom? - A modern girl with a dark belly travels back in time to ancient times.