BXBX NOVEL Chapter 162 - 162: Going to the Cao Family
Jiang Ruyun didn’t say anything, but the answer was pretty clear.
Anger flashed in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes. “You used to be so bold at home, but outside, you’re completely helpless.”
In the past, if Jiang Peihuan had spoken to her like this, Jiang Ruyun would have been filled with rage. However, after the previous incident, she knew that Jiang Peihuan truly cared for her. Hearing these words, she didn’t get angry, but showed a hint of shame instead. “Elder sister, it’s my fault.”
Seeing Jiang Ruyun’s agreeable attitude, some of Jiang Peihuan’s anger faded. But when she turned to look at Nanny Cao, her eyes were cold. “If these are the rules of the Cao family, then 1 have nothing to say.”
“However, the Cao family has their rules, and we, the Jiang family, have ours. In our family, we don’t enter through side doors during our visit. So today, we won’t be visiting today. Farewell.”
With that, Jiang Peihuan got into the carriage.
Seeing that Jiang Ruyun was still standing there, Jiang Peihuan ordered, “Get in.”
Looking at the Cao mansion, there was a trace of indecision in Jiang Ruyun’s eyes, but in the end, she got into the carriage.
“You, you guys…”
Nanny Cao watched the scene in disbelief.
The carriage of the general’s mansion was already heading back the way it came.
“Nanny, what should we do now?”
“What should we do? Hurry up and tell the old madam.”
As she spoke, Nanny Cao hurriedly ran into the mansion.
Cao Mansion.
The old Madam Cao was originally just an ordinary farmer’s wife. She married old Master Cao because her family had some business that could provide for the Cao family’s children’s education.
Although Master Cao had been an official for many years, the old madam still behaved like a farmer’s wife.
The main courtyard of the Cao mansion was occupied by the old madam.
When Nanny Cao entered the courtyard, Madam Cao was fanning the Old Madam. This was typically a task for a maid, but the Old Madam despised Madam Cao’s scholarly demeanor and never gave her a gentle look.
Master Cao was a scholar who deeply valued filial piety. Even though he was aware that his mother was making his wife’s life difficult, he did not dare to speak out.
“Put some effort into it, haven’t you eaten?” Old Madam asked.
Madam Cao, not being physically strong, felt her wrist grow sore after fanning for an hour or two. Hearing the Old Madam’s words, she responded softly, “Mother, my wrist is really sore. Couldn’t we let the maid fan you for a while?”
“What are you suggesting? You’re my daughter-in-law, I’m your mother-in-law. If you don’t serve me, do you expect a maid to?”
“Mother, 1 didn’t mean that, I…”
“Old Madam, bad news.”
At that moment, Nanny Cao rushed in.
Upon seeing Nanny Cao, the Old Madam sat up. However, when she didn’t see a familiar figure, she frowned. “Didn’t I instruct you to bring that woman here? Where is she?”
“Old Madam, she was already at the side door, but the eldest daughter of the Jiang family took her away,” Nanny Cao quickly explained the situation.
Hearing this, the Old Madam’s eyes filled with rage. “They’ve truly turned against us. What kind of education does the Jiang family provide for their daughters? She’s a divorced woman; does she believe she’s a treasure?”
“Since the Old Madam is so displeased with my sister, why not just cancel the marriage between the two families?”
A cold voice emanated from the doorway at that moment.
It was Jiang Peihuan.
Jiang Peihuan was about to leave with Jiang Ruyun, but she ran into Cao Jun on the way and so returned.
However, she didn’t expect to hear such a conversation upon entering the Old Madam’s courtyard.
“You, who are you?”
The Old Madam of the Cao family had always been in control, and this was the first time someone had addressed her in such a way. Her face flushed with anger.
Jiang Peihuan disregarded the Old Madam and bowed to Madam Cao. “Madam Cao, when the marriage was arranged, you and Master Cao personally came to ask for it.”
“My second uncle and aunt believed that the Cao family was filled with scholars, so they agreed to the marriage. However, I didn’t know that the Cao family would despise my sister so much. If that’s the case, let’s cancel the marriage.”
“No, you can’t!”
Before Madam Cao could respond, Cao Jun interjected.
Glancing at Jiang Ruyun, then at Jiang Peihuan, Cao Jun said softly, “Eldest Miss, although you’re Yun Er’s sister, marriage is traditionally arranged by parents. It can’t be cancelled just because you say so.”
“My eldest sister can naturally make the decision for my marriage!”
At this moment, Jiang Ruyun, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.
The anger in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes faded when she heard this. She turned her gaze towards Jiang Ruyun.
Jiang Ruyun thought that Jiang Peihuan was in a difficult situation, so she stepped forward, standing right in front of her, “We, the children of the Jiang family, are one. We share in each other’s glory and in each other’s loss. Therefore, if my elder sister is unwilling about this marriage, I’ll go home and inform our parents right away, we can call off the engagement.”
“Heh…you think you’re still an innocent maiden. You’re already a divorced woman. If you break off your engagement with my Jun Er, do you think you’ll be able to marry again?”
“Why do 1 have to get married? I’m the second daughter of the General’s family. As long as the General’s Mansion exists, I won’t starve. Even if my parents and elders think 1 bring them shame, 1 can cut my hair and become a nun. It’s better than being tormented.”
As she finished, Jiang Ruyun turned to look at Old Madam Cao.
In that moment, Madam Cao suddenly held a great respect for Jiang Ruyun.
Dropping the fan in her hand, she stepped forward, grasping Jiang Ruyun’s hand tightly, “Ruyun, don’t say such things. Jun Er truly cares about you, and I truly like you too, you…”
By the time she finished, tears filled Madam Cao’s eyes.
Seeing her in tears, Cao Jun hurried over, “Mother?”
“Aunt, don’t be sad.”
Madam Cao genuinely cared for Jiang Ruyun. Seeing her so distressed, Jiang Ruyun quickly stepped forward.
Watching this scene, Jiang Peihuan remained silent.
But Old Madam Cao was infuriated. She didn’t dare to say anything about Jiang Ruyun, after all, she hadn’t married into the family yet.
However, she was quite harsh towards Madam Cao, “Kneel down!”
Hearing this, Madam Cao was about to kneel, but was held up by Cao Jun.
“Jun Er?”
Looking at her son standing in front of her, Madam Cao’s eyes were full of tears.
When he first arrived, Jiang Peihuan’s words made Cao Jun realize something. After he and Jiang Ruyun get married, he would not only be the son of the Cao family, but also Jiang Ruyun’s husband. He must protect her.
He couldn’t let Jiang Ruyun suffer from his own grandmother anymore. Placing Madam Cao behind him, Cao Jun directly kneeled before Old Madam Cao..