0p0 Chapter 274 Caged Bird
Chapter 274 Caged Bird
The Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan Festival) is a day when people gather to celebrate the Ghost Festival.
The gates of the Jiang residence were tightly shut.
Because I made a huge scene this morning.
Several coffins were carried into the Jiang family's house early in the morning.
They carried them in and never brought them out again.
However, thick smoke began to rise from the open space in the backyard of the Jiang family.
They burned the coffins; after all, they couldn't really keep them if they didn't burn them.
This whole family is still very healthy.
Even the old lady Jiang seemed to be full of energy, and she would go to the temple on the outskirts of the city to pray every month.
Perhaps because she came from the countryside, she was much stronger than those ladies from aristocratic families.
However, upon hearing that someone was carrying a coffin into her home, she, who was usually quite robust, fainted from anger.
When Jiang Yunze heard that his mother had collapsed from anger, he slapped Qi Caiwei across the face, saying, "Look what you've done."
Qi Caiwei covered her face, looking at her angry husband, feeling a chill run down her spine.
Even when Jiang Yunze was angry with her before, he never laid a hand on her.
I actually hit her today.
Don't be fooled by your husband's usual gentle and refined demeanor; when he gets angry, he might not say a word to you for a whole month.
Let alone going into your room.
"A woman follows her husband wherever he goes, whether he's a chicken or a dog." Even though she was the daughter of a high-ranking official, once married, her husband was still her heaven, and naturally she didn't want to be disliked by him.
She never expected that Lu Qingyao would seize upon the Jiangzhou incident and use it to threaten them.
But no matter how much rumors circulate outside, the assassination attempt has nothing to do with her.
Those sent out were all suicide squad members; they wouldn't possibly leave behind any evidence.
"Husband, don't listen to that woman's slanderous words. My sister has already sent word that she wants a divorce. Even if I hate her for poisoning Pei'er, that's all in the past. Besides, she has Feng-ge, Yan-ge, and Miao-miao with her. They are all your own flesh and blood. How could I possibly do such a thing to them? You have to believe me."
Jiang Yunze looked at her coldly and asked, "Aren't you worried that Qingyao has something on you?"
"I..." Qi Caiwei was stunned for a moment, then remembered what Jin'er had said, "Of course I am wary, but I believe that my sister would not disregard the lives of the children."
She was absolutely certain of this.
She was absolutely certain that no mother would be indifferent to her child.
Jiang Yunze looked at her, his expression unreadable.
This woman... seems to have become a bit smarter than before.
He disliked this feeling; intelligent women had too many ideas and weren't so obedient.
He composed himself, took Qi Caiwei's hand, and put on a smile. "Wei'er, I was just too worried about Mother, that's why I hit you. Will you blame me?"
Seeing his reaction, Qi Caiwei felt relieved and shook her head, saying, "Of course not, it's all because Mu Jiangyue has gone too far."
"That's good, but I'm afraid that after just one day, everyone in the capital will be spreading rumors that I murdered my wife and children, which will definitely damage my reputation. If His Majesty finds out, he will probably reprimand me again." Jiang Yunze sighed.
He looked quite helpless.
When Mu Jiangyue arrived, she must have made a grand entrance through the city.
I'm afraid by now, who knows what kind of rumors are circulating outside.
"Although they are all rumors, the rumors about divorcing or separating from your wife because of this arthritis will only spread more and more. As for the matter of making you the legal wife, I'm afraid..."
Qi Caiwei was stunned.
What do you mean? Does this mean we can't get a divorce because of this mess?
That won't do; that woman only agreed after much difficulty.
She was just one step away from becoming the matriarch of the household.
"Don't worry, my husband. I'll go to my father and find a way to quell the rumors."
"Then I'll leave it to Wei'er. I'm going to see my mother." Jiang Yunze patted her hand lightly before leaving.
The smile on his face vanished instantly.
Although he could easily manipulate Qi Caiwei, the person pretending was also very tired.
When Qingyao was still alive, he actually preferred to be with Qingyao rather than go to the Qi family's courtyard.
This illegitimate daughter was spoiled and had a lot of bad habits.
Not only do they lack magnanimity, they also lack common sense, constantly doing stupid things that are both laughable and absurd.
Fortunately, he had a powerful and influential father who doted on him.
She has to deal with the trouble she caused herself.
Thinking of his wife and children who were about to return to Beijing, he still felt somewhat reluctant to leave them.
Qingyao is a very intelligent and reserved person. She is good at managing the household and the family business, and she is also filial to her mother.
To be fair, Qingyao is the most suitable person to be the head of the household.
Her mistake was that she was too opinionated, intolerant of any wrongdoing, and placed too much importance on her family.
They didn't take him seriously at all.
No man could tolerate a woman like that.
Moreover, the Lu family was already in such a state that there was no way to salvage it, but she refused to give up and insisted that her father was innocent.
Her stubbornness is beyond the reach of Hades; if she continues to be his wife, she will surely bring trouble to the Jiang family.
Jiang Yunze went to see his mother and saw that she had taken her medicine and rested before going to Tao'er's courtyard.
Tao'er's place still makes him feel most comfortable.
But he still couldn't take off the mask. When you wear a mask for too long, it's like it's welded to your face; you can't take it off no matter what.
"Brother Yunze, how is it outside? Are you alright?" Tao Tao had just gotten up from the couch, still wearing her headband, and her head was a little sore.
"It's alright, everything's been taken care of. If you feel better, go see your mother. She coughed up blood when she fainted. I feel at ease with you by her side." Jiang Yunze pulled her coat tighter around her.
Tao Tao opened her mouth, but then swallowed back what she wanted to say.
She wanted to refuse, but couldn't bring herself to say it.
These days, that old lady has really worn her out; her knees are all swollen from kneeling, but Brother Yunze has only been applying medicine to them.
As time goes by...
She then realized that the old lady was like a rock that could never be warmed.
Back when she was still a young girl in Taoxi Village, Grandma Jiang actually thought highly of her and treated her well.
Almost everyone in the village knew that she was the future daughter-in-law of the Jiang family.
The marriage didn't happen, but that wasn't her fault.
She couldn't possibly disregard the arrangements made by her parents and the matchmaker.
But now, everything has changed. She has entered the Jiang family and given birth to a daughter for Brother Yunze.
The old lady, however, began to despise her, regarding her as a thorn in her side.
Even if it was her who served her every day, instead of Qi Caiwei.
She didn't understand, could filial piety really only be measured in money?
She served the old lady tirelessly day and night, yet she never received a kind word in return. But when Madam Qi gave her a bracelet, she was happy for a whole day.
She knew her status was lowly, inferior to that of the minister's daughter, and she couldn't afford any valuable jewelry.
But she genuinely cared for the old lady.
But he couldn't earn her forgiveness.
And then there's Brother Yunze, who treats her extremely well, always saving the best things for her and her daughter.
But I still always feel a sense of distance and indifference.
Especially when it comes to the old lady, he always brushes her off.
But every time she saw him smile at Zishu and tease the child, her heart softened, and she didn't want to argue.
Isn't this the life she's always dreamed of?
she asked herself.
I looked up at the square sky outside the window.
She hadn't seen her mother and younger brother for a long time.
Since entering the Jiang family, the only place she could go was the old lady's courtyard.
Then I waited for Brother Yunze in this courtyard.
They weren't even allowed to set foot in the front yard.
If the family were to have a meal together on a holiday, they would have to get Qi's permission.
The old lady said it was the rule.
She felt like a caged bird.
It's still a bird with broken wings.
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