[Through the Book] The ancestor only wants to live a long life

Jiang was startled, a flash of panic crossed her face, but she quickly regained her composure and a mocking expression returned to her face.

"Oh, Madam is really a busy person. She kept me waiting for a long time."

Rong Enqing didn't indulge her either, and immediately retorted: "You know I'm busy, but you still come to make trouble for me?"

Jiang choked and changed the subject, "I am also concerned about the Marquis' Mansion and the Madam, so I came to take a look."

Rong Enqing curled his lips in disdain. It sounded like a weasel paying New Year's greetings to a chicken, with ulterior motives.

When passing by Xiaoyu, Rong Enqing stopped and said with concern: "Go down and change your clothes, don't catch a cold."

"Thank you for your concern, Madam." Xiao Yu knelt down and bowed, then left. Before leaving, she didn't even look at Jiang, let alone bow to her.

Jiang was so angry that she pointed at Xiaoyu's back and yelled, "Little bitch, do you still have anyone in your eyes? What's your attitude?"

Rong Enqing frowned impatiently and said coldly: "Shut up! If you have something to say, just say it. If not, go back to your son's house. This is not a place for you to bully others."

Jiang was so angry that her face turned blue, but after thinking about the purpose of her visit today, she suppressed her anger and said in a gentle tone: "I came here today with good intentions. Wasn't my eldest daughter-in-law Song invited to the flower banquet at the Zhang Taifu's mansion yesterday?

"Last night, she came back and said that your eldest daughter-in-law seemed to be treated coldly in the Zhang family. Is she okay? After all, the Zhang family is her mother's family, so she should not be really angry."

Rong Enqing rolled his eyes. The sarcasm in his words was too obvious. Your eldest daughter-in-law is a guest of honor in the Zhang family, but my eldest daughter-in-law, as a married daughter of the Zhang family, is treated coldly?

What does he want to say? Does he want to say that the Song family is more respectable than the Zhang family? Does he want to say that the Marquis's Mansion is not as good as the second branch that was separated?

"Come to think of it, the Zhang family has nothing to do with what happened yesterday. Who told the Zhang family to come to our house without an invitation?

"After all, she is a girl from a rich and powerful family, how could she be so ignorant? No one invited her, yet she dared to approach. No wonder she was kicked out in public."

Jiang's face was full of regrets, but the corners of her mouth kept curling up, "Oh, it's a pity that I didn't go yesterday, otherwise I would have helped to speak up and give Zhang some face, so that she could eat before leaving."

“The Zhang family is truly heartless, embarrassing Zhang family in public.

"Come to think of it, Zhang Shi hasn't been back to her parents' home for so many years, and no one from her parents' home has come to visit her for so many years. When I went back yesterday, the scene was the same again. Tsk tsk, is there something going on here?

"You said, could it be that Zhang Shi was not liked by the old man of the Zhang family when she was at home? Or is the Zhang family dissatisfied with this marriage? And they don't want their granddaughter anymore?"

……

Jiang was still talking nonstop, but Rong Enqing no longer had the patience to listen.

"Meixiang, send Aunt Jiang and Grandma out."

She was certain that Jiang came today just to add insult to injury and make fun of Zhang and the Marquis' Mansion.

However, she had to admit that Jiang was right about one thing, which was that the Zhang family's attitude towards Zhang was really strange.

Who would treat their own granddaughter like this? She's not an enemy!

Rong Enqing felt uneasy and was about to leave the flower hall.

"Aunt Jiang, please." Meixiang immediately and politely asked Jiang to leave.

Unexpectedly, Jiang not only refused to leave, but came up and tried to hold Rong Enqing back and not let him go.

"Wait a minute, I haven't finished talking yet."

She has been here for so long and has finally waited for Rong Enqing, so she must say everything she wants to say, right?

Jiang was about to grab Rong Enqing's arm, but Rong Enqing waved her hand to sweep away her outstretched arm, and then raised her hand to slap her, "Are you done yet? I will take care of Zhang's affairs, do you really need to say anything? If you want to act like a mother-in-law, go back and find your own daughter-in-law."

Jiang looked at Rong Enqing in astonishment as he suddenly got angry, and subconsciously raised her hands to cover her face, "You, you dare to hit me?" Her slightly trembling tone contained three parts of shock, six parts of anger, and one part of imperceptible fear.

Rong En looked at her coldly and raised his palm again, "Isn't this the first time I hit you? Do you need to be so surprised? Do you believe that if you don't leave, I can slap you a few more times?"

"You, you shrew!" Jiang was shocked and frightened, and subconsciously took a few steps back.

"Don't say you just found out today!" Rong Enqing said with a fake smile, "I am a shrew. I don't like to talk to people, I only like to fight with people. If you dare to talk nonsense to me again, believe it or not, I will slap you every time I see you?"

As he spoke, Rong Enqing raised his hand and shouted, "Are you still not leaving?"

Jiang was so frightened that she trembled, covered her face and turned and ran away.

Wow, his legs are quite good. He is only two years younger than her, but he can run faster than her!

Rong Enqing was sighing, and the next moment, a line of prompts suddenly appeared in front of him: Cause and Effect Value +50.

Looking at Jiang's gradually receding figure, Rong Enqing couldn't believe it at first, and then raised the corners of his mouth in surprise.

Is he asking for a fight and providing her with causal value?

Suddenly, she felt that Jiang Shi didn't seem so annoying anymore!

Open the causal volume and view the data.

Cumulative causal value: 1692 points, current causal value: 452 points.

Enable automatic redemption of life span.

The value has not changed.

Therefore, the automatic exchange should be at midnight, no doubt about it.

Rong Enqing didn't care about the karma scroll anymore and went back to the main room.

In the main hall, Nanshan and Yannian were wiping the table.

Seeing Rong Enqing coming back, the two of them hurriedly greeted her, "Madam."

Meixiang, who came in with Rong Enqing, frowned slightly when she saw the two of them.

This hour is not the time to clean the main room.

The two little girls appearing here at this time must have ulterior motives.

Rong Enqing didn't think too much and ordered, "Go find Butler Li."

"Yes."

Meixiang had just responded when Yannian took the initiative to interrupt and said, "Madam, please let me go. I can run very fast."

Rong Enqing looked at the little girl looking at him with bright eyes, and couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, "You are the new little maid, Yannian, right?"

Yannian nodded excitedly, "Madam, do you still recognize me?"

Rong Enqing smiled, "She has an oval face, almond eyes, and a beauty spot under her left eyelid. She's obviously a pleasing little beauty."

Yannian couldn't help but tremble, and his eyes were full of joy and excitement when he looked at Rong Enqing, "Madam..."

Rong Enqing smiled and touched Yannian's little face, "You are just too thin. Ask Ah Shou to make more delicious food for you in the future. If you gain some weight, you will look better."

Yannian's eyes reddened and he nodded quickly.

"Okay, go get someone." Seeing Yannian running away, Rong Enqing couldn't help but remind him, "Don't be in a hurry, run slowly, and be careful not to fall."

Yannian ran out to call for help. Nanshan, who was left alone, felt envious and jealous for a moment, but his heart was also burning with excitement.

It seems that the old lady has more than just Ah Shou in her eyes. If she can remember Yannian, she will definitely remember me in the future.

Nanshan secretly glanced at Meixiang who was standing next to Rong Enqing, and secretly made up his mind that he must replace Sister Meixiang and become the first-class maid beside the lady in the future.

Meixiang felt Nanshan's burning gaze and turned to look at her. Nanshan lowered his head quickly, not daring to look at her again.

"You go out first. From now on, come to clean the main hall before noon every day." Meixiang reminded.

"Yes." Nanshan agreed obediently, took the rag and picked up the basin and was about to retreat.

Just then, Rong Enqing called out to the man, "Nanshan."

Nanshan quickly stopped and turned around, bowed and saluted, and asked excitedly, "What do you want, Madam?"

"You were the one who went to Tingzhuyuan and the Fifth Girl to get information, right?"

"Yes."

Rong Enqing smiled and said, "Well done. Please help me keep an eye on the situation in the mansion in the future."

"Yes." Nanshan agreed quickly, feeling inexplicably excited.

As long as she completes the tasks assigned by the Madam, she will get more attention from the Madam!

After Nanshan left, Meixiang hesitated and spoke, "Madam, Nanshan and Yannian..."

Rong Enqing smiled and continued, "Are you trying to say that these two girls are a little cunning?"

"Exactly."

Rong Enqing waved his hand nonchalantly: "It's okay. They are still young, just teach them slowly."

Meixiang did not refute, but could not help but say: "I still like Shou more."

Rong Enqing laughed and said, "I like Ah Shou too! But Nanshan and Yannian also have their own merits. There is still a long time to go, so let's wait and see."

"That's what the Madam said."

Soon, Butler Li arrived.

"I wonder why the Madam called me here?"

Rong Enqing dismissed everyone and then asked, "How much do you know about Madam and the Zhang family?"

Butler Li was stunned for a moment, "I wonder what the Madam wants to know?"

"Let me put it this way. I am a little confused about the Zhang family's attitude towards the Zhang family. Do you know the reason?"

Steward Li frowned and thought for a moment before he said, "The old man of the Zhang family is the master of the current emperor, and he is deeply trusted by the current emperor. After the current emperor ascended the throne, he directly appointed the old man of the Zhang family as the imperial tutor, and he was relied on a lot in government affairs.

"However, ten years ago, Master Zhang knelt outside the imperial study and could not get up. Not long after that, the emperor issued an edict to grant the marriage, ordering the first lady to marry the prince.

"After that, Grand Tutor Zhang stayed at home to recuperate due to illness and has not participated in government affairs since then."

Rong Enqing was shocked, "There is such a thing?"

Steward Li nodded with a heavy face, "At that time, the Marquis had just revealed that he wanted to find a girl for the prince. Not long after, the emperor granted the marriage."

"So, the Zhang family was actually unwilling to marry their granddaughter to us at that time?"

"It should be." Butler Li nodded.

Rong Enqing frowned and thought, then shook his head slowly, "It's still not right. If the Zhang family just opposed Zhang's marriage into the Marquis' Mansion, then they shouldn't vent their anger on Zhang, right? Shouldn't a normal family love their granddaughter and treat her better?"

Butler Li's face changed, and he quickly lowered his head to calm down. After a moment, he raised his head again and agreed, "Madam is right. I don't know the reason behind this."

Rong Enqing was at a loss when she heard what Butler Li said. Even Butler Li couldn't guess the reason, so how could she know?

He immediately suppressed his doubts and let Butler Li leave.

She thought that Zhang's matter would be shelved, but she didn't expect that a few days later, Nanshan gave her a great surprise.

It turned out that since she had praised Nanshan that day, Nanshan had taken Rong Enqing's words more seriously. After quickly finishing his cleaning work every day, Nanshan would start to wander around the inner courtyard, outer courtyard, front door, and back door. He called it getting familiar with the environment of the mansion and knowing the people in various places in the mansion. In fact, he was just taking the opportunity to chat with people and gossip.

Although Nanshan was not very lively in front of Rong Enqing, he was very relaxed and outgoing in front of outsiders, especially those who were also slaves.

Because she was young, no one was on guard against her. In addition, she was pretty and sweet-talking, and she was very good at dealing with things. She used the two cents of silver that Rong Enqing had given her to buy small snacks such as melon seeds. She carried a bag of them around every day, and when she met someone, she would grab a handful of melon seeds and give them to them, and then start eating melon seeds and chatting.

After a few days, she knew all the trivial matters in the mansion.

On this day, Rong Enqing was looking through the list of families in the capital, wondering whether he should also hold a flower banquet.

Then the little maid reported that Nanshan wanted to see her, and she called someone in.

Nanshan kowtowed to Rong Enqing as soon as he entered the room. He looked at Meixiang who was serving in the room with a panic expression, and then looked at Rong Enqing anxiously.

Rong Enqing was shocked and immediately sent Meixiang out to guard the door. Then he asked, "Why are you so panicked? Get up and talk."

Nanshan knelt without moving, but crawled a few steps on his knees to Rong Enqing's feet, then lowered his voice and said, "Madam, I accidentally heard that you were asking about Madam, so I dared to ask the old servants in the mansion."

Rong Enqing's expression changed, "But what did you find out?"

Nanshan said with a pale face: "Some people say that Madam, Madam was specially married to the Zhang family to murder the prince!"

At the end of his words, Nanshan couldn't help but tremble, "Madam, this, this can't be true, right?"

Rong Enqing's heart skipped a beat and began beating wildly uncontrollably.

She suppressed the emotions surging in her heart and asked, "Where did you come from?"

Nanshan said in a trembling voice: "Some people say that the prince had a quarrel with his wife two months before the accident, so he ran away from home. No one else knows about this, only a few people who were serving in Tingzhuyuan at the time know about it.

"After the prince died, the lady dismissed the servants in Tingzhuyuan. Some of them got married, and some went to the farm. Only an old woman was left to watch the door at the back porch. I heard about it from her."

Rong Enqing shook his head slowly. "Even if the couple had a quarrel, which led to Yunhong leaving home and eventually dying accidentally, it cannot be said that it was Zhang who murdered Yunhong. It cannot be said that the Zhang family took the initiative to marry Zhang to murder Yunhong, right?

"Besides, if Yun Hong died, what good would it do to the Zhang family?"

Rong Enqing was thinking with his head down, when he suddenly felt the hem of his clothes being pulled. He came back to his senses and looked at Nanshan. He saw Nanshan biting his lips tightly, his face becoming paler, "Madam..."

She looked around carefully, then waved at Rong Enqing, indicating Rong Enqing to put his ear closer.

Rong Enqing was full of doubts, but he still bent down and came closer.

Then I heard Nanshan say, "I heard that when the prince was in trouble, there were rumors outside that the Marquis's Mansion was planning a rebellion, so the emperor let the lady marry in, and they worked together inside and outside to kill the prince!"