Chapter 161 - 161: The Grievance of Jiang Ruyun

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Although Jiang Hong didn’t conclude his sentence, Xiao Nanye was able to comprehend his intent from the inflection in his voice.

Xiao Nanye cast an intense glance at Jiang Peihuan before raising his whip.

Seeing the man’s figure disappear around the corner, Jiang Peihuan turned to Jiang Ruyun, instructing, “Lower the curtain.”

Once the curtain was drawn, Jiang Ruyun gazed at Jiang Peihuan with evident admiration, “Elder sister, Prince Cheng is indeed very kind to you.”

“Doesn’t Young Master Cao treat you well?”

“Brother Cao is good to me, but…”

“What is it? Is there something wrong within the Cao family?”

Jiang Peihuan had only asked casually, yet she was shock by the irritation that flitted across Jiang Ruyun’s eyes.

Reflecting on the Cao family, with Cao Jun’s gentle character, as well as the good nature of Master Cao and Madam Cao, Jiang Peihuan couldn’t fathom what could be causing Jiang Ruyun’s dissatisfaction.

Observing Jiang Ruyun’s silence, Jiang Peihuan lowered her voice to ask, “Did Master Cao or the Madam Cao show any dissatisfaction towards you?”

“No, Uncle Cao and Auntie Cao are very kind to me.”

“However, the Old Macam of the Cao family doesn’t like me.”

Old Madam Cao?

Jiang Peihuan strained to recall, but she had no memory of this person.

Inside the carriage of the General’s Mansion, Jiang Peihuan and Jiang Ruyun were engaged in conversation, paralleled by Xue Yan and his spouse’s dialogue.

Reflecting on the recent events, Xue Yan shot an irritated look at Jiang Hong, “What on earth were you doing just now?”

Seeing Xue Yan’s expression, Jiang Hong rubbed his nose awkwardly and said in a low voice,” Aren’t we not married yet?”

“Don’t think that I don’t know what you’re thinking.”

Hearing Jiang Hong’s words, Xue Yan pinched his arm in annoyance.

At this moment, a person dressed like a nanny suddenly walked up to Jiang Hong and his wife’s carriage.” First Madam Jiang, our Old Madam has been feeling rather under the weather recently. She would like to see the Second Miss. Could the Second Miss perhaps visit our Old Madam?”

The one who spoke was Nanny Cao, who was standing beside the Old Madam of the Cao family.

As their carriage trailed closely, Jiang Peihuan and Jiang Ruyun overheard Nanny Cao’s conversation.

Recognizing the voice, Jiang Ruyun furrowed her brows, and Jiang Peihuan keenly sensed her mood shift.

Turning to Jiang Ruyun, Jiang Peihuan murmured, “This nanny works for the Cao family.”

Jiang Ruyun nodded in agreement, replying softly, “She is one of Old Madam Cao’s attendants.”

Hearing this, Jiang Peihuan frowned.

According to protocol, if Old Madam Cao genuinely wished to see Jiang Ruyun, the invitation should have been extended by Madam Cao, not a nanny.

At that moment, Xue Yan’s maid approached Jiang Peihuan’s carriage, “Second Miss, the nanny from Old Madam Cao’s household has come to escort you. She would like you to pay a visit to the Old Madam.”

“I understand. I’ll go immediately.”

Faced with the audience, Jiang Ruyun had no option but to comply.

Despite her inner displeasure, she began to lift the curtain of the carriage. However, just as she was about to descend, her hand was held by Jiang Peihuan.

“Elder sister?”

“I’ll accompany you.”

In response to Jiang Ruyun’s puzzled look, Jiang Peihuan replied calmly.

Finishing her words, Jiang Peihuan briskly lifted the curtain and addressed the elderly nanny, “Nanny Cao, since the Old Madam isn’t feeling well, it is only proper as juniors that we pay her a visit. Conveniently, I’ll accompany my younger sister.”

“Let’s head to the Cao Mansion.”

Saying this, Jiang Peihuan directed her gaze towards the driver.

As their carriage moved to the side, Jiang Peihuan looked towards Xue Yan’s carriage and announced, “Father, mother, I’ll accompany my younger sister to the Cao Mansion. We’ll return to our Mansion later.”

“Mm, remember to show due respect at the Cao Mansion.”

Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Xue Yan gently reminded her.

Once Jiang Peihuan acknowledged with a nod, she let down the curtain.

Witnessing the carriage pass by, Nanny Cao was taken aback. By the time she thought to intervene, the carriage had already covered some distance.

On the way to the Cao Mansion, Jiang Peihuan learned about the events that had transpired during her brief visit to Qingzhou.

At first, knowing that Cao Jun was set to wed the young lady from the General’s Mansion, the esteemed Old Madam Cao had been overjoyed. Yet, upon discovering that Jiang Ruyun had been previously married and divorced, the Old Madam’s delight turned into incessant nitpicking.

Jiang Ruyun was not yet married into the Cao family, but the old Madam often used her as an excuse, sending her to the Cao residence to secretly pick on her.

“Eldest Miss, you don’t know how outrageous Old Madam Cao is. She actually made the second Miss serve her meals. Even at home, the second Miss has never had to serve our own old madam.”

When Jiang Ruyun’s maid, Lan Er, said this, her eyes were full of anger.

On hearing this, Jiang Peihuan, however, was not very angry, just a bit annoyed.

She looked at Jiang Ruyun and said coldly,” You didn’t tell Second Uncle and Second Aunt about this?”

“You know my father’s personality, elder sister. Old Madam Cao is an elder after all, and my father wouldn’t say anything. As for my mother, if she knew, I’m afraid she’d stir up trouble.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Peihuan remained silent.

If she had guessed correctly, the oOd Madam Cao dared to act this way only because Jiang Ruyun never complained, and no one in the General’s Mansion said anything.

Looking at Jiang Ruyun, Jiang Peihuan said lightly, “Although Old Madam Cao is an elder, you and young master Cao are not yet married, so she can’t be considered your real elder.”

“Moreover, it was the Cao family who took the initiative to marry you, not our General Mansion. Therefore, you don’t have to lower your stance too much.”

“Even if you truly marry into the Cao family, you are not only the young madam of the Cao family but also the second Miss of the General’s Mansion. You also represent the General’s Mansion.”

By the time she finished speaking, the carriage had already arrived.

Soon, the driver’s voice came from outside, “Eldest Miss, Second Miss, we’ve arrived.”

Then the curtain of the carriage was lifted, and Jiang Peihuan directly looked ahead.

Seeing the gateway in front of her, Jiang Peihuan frowned.

At this time, Nanny Cao smiled at Jian Peihuan and said,” Eldest Miss, Second Miss, let’s go in.””

As she spoke, Nanny Cao took the lead to walk in. Seeing this, Jiang Peihuan’s eyes were full of coldness, “Wait a minute.”

Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s voice, Nanny Cao stopped, turned her head and looked at her in confusion.

“Today my sister and I have come to visit the old Madam. Does the Cao family’s rules actually make guests enter through the side door?”

“Eldest Miss, you misunderstood. The rule of the Cao family is that the main entrance is for the master and young master. As for the second Miss, since she’s engaged to the young master, she will be the young madam of the Cao mansion in the future, so naturally, she can only enter through the side door like the madam.”

“Is this also the old Madam’s idea?”

Looking at Nanny Cao, Jiang Peihuan raised her eyebrows.

“This?”

Of course, it was the old Madam Cao’s idea, but at this moment, Nanny Cao did not dare to say.

Seeing her silence, Jiang Peihuan turned to Jiang Ruyun, “The last few times you came, did you also enter through the side door?”