Nian Huajiao: The cold-faced treacherous minister spoiled her unconditionally after breaking his vow

She didn't dare to easily believe that Jiang An would leave the two of them aside and conspire with her, because even if the two of them formed an alliance, she couldn't see any benefits.

Now that I heard that Jiang An was going to take part in the Autumn Examination, it was different.

Jiang Huai's temper was not something Jiang Luo underestimated. He was not a good student. He was spoiled by Qin and Madam Jiang since he was a child. He had no desire to learn any serious knowledge, but he knew everything.

If he is not disciplined, he will become the second Hong Che in the future.

However, this was in her favor, so she wouldn't say anything more.

After such a comparison, she suddenly felt that Jiang An in front of her was more pleasing to the eye. If he could be adopted by the second house and become the legitimate son, and successfully pass this year's autumn examination, then his status in the Duke's Mansion would be equal to Jiang Huai.

By then, even if Qin wanted to do something, her second uncle Jiang Miao and Liu would definitely not allow it, and even her stepfather would definitely not sit idly by.

Jiang Luo thought about it and finally nodded: "That's good. Although I don't get along with your aunt and second sister, I have never been the one who takes the initiative to hurt others. I will not confuse you with them. I agree to what you said. I will do my best. As for the result, it depends on God's will."

When Jiang An saw that she agreed, a smile immediately appeared on his pretty face.

Jiang Luo thought to himself: This is the smile he should have at his age. In his previous life, if she was as sharp as Jiang An and could see through these things clearly, I wonder if she could have saved herself at that time...

"Thank you, big sister, An'er. When I have the ability in the future, I will definitely repay you." Jiang An stood up and performed the scholar's salute, saying.

Jiang Luo lifted his arm and said, "Since Fifth Brother said so, I won't be polite. I'll just wait. Also, if you need anything in the future, just tell me. Don't be polite to me."

She looked at Jiang An's blue shirt and called out to the door, "Mingxu."

"Miss, I'm here." Mingxu stood outside the screen and replied.

"Go and get three hundred taels of silver."

Jiang An raised his head sharply and said, "Big sister, no, I am already very grateful that you can trust me. You don't need the money, the money the mansion has given me is enough for me."

Jiang Luo ignored him.

"Yes, Miss." Mingxu heard the order and immediately turned around and went to the inner room.

After a while, Mingxu took out an indigo purse embroidered with bamboo patterns, handed it to Jiang Luo with both hands, and then walked out.

Jiang Luo took two steps forward, lifted Jiang An's hand, and stuffed the purse into his half-grown but distinctly knuckled palm: "Don't feel ashamed. I am willing to give you money because you are useful to me. The little money the mansion gives you can at most keep you well fed and clothed. The autumn examination is coming soon. If someone deliberately makes things difficult for you... these three hundred taels of silver can help you out in an emergency."

Jiang An wanted to postpone it, but Jiang Luo pretended to be angry: "Even if you are adopted by the second house, the fourth sister is a precious woman, and the money of the second house is used to pay for her medicine. Before you achieve fame, all the good things in this house will be tilted towards Jiang Huai. You can just regard this money as a loan from me, and you can pay me back when you become successful in the future."

Seeing that she was really getting angry, Jiang An withdrew his hand.

He is indeed poor.

As Jiang Luo said, Qin would not give him more money.

In the Duke's mansion, a son born out of wedlock could receive ten taels of silver from the public treasury each month. If he reached school age, he would receive an additional five taels of silver for writing brushes, inkstones, and paper.

The allowance for a legitimate child would be doubled, and Jiang Huai’s monthly allowance was thirty taels of silver.

Jiang An could earn fifteen taels of silver every month, and if he was a little frugal, he could save some money.

Unfortunately, the little money he saved was taken away by Jiang Nian.

When he was still living in Fuxiang Courtyard, he didn't ask Auntie to take the money back. If he needed it, he could ask Auntie for it.

But every time Jiang Nian came to Fuxiangyuan, he would cry poor.

Today she wants a red gold hairpin, tomorrow she wants a jade bracelet, and the day after tomorrow she sees someone wearing a pair of pearl earrings...

Every time, her aunt was coaxed into giving her money, but she never treated him harshly.

Thinking of this, he looked down at the green clothes on his body, and couldn't help but sigh at Jiang Luo's sharp eyes. He could see what he needed most just from the clothes.

He put the purse into his sleeve and said, "Then I won't be polite to you, elder sister. I'll take the banknote. If you need me in the future, I won't be so polite to you, elder sister. Goodbye, An'er."

Jiang Luo waved his hand: "Let's go, if we stay like this for too long, people will get suspicious."

Jiang An nodded, turned and walked out.

Soon, Ren Dong picked up Jiang An and threw him outside the gate of Shaoguang Courtyard. She stood at the gate with her hands on her waist, staring at Jiang An and the servant Jixiang, who were sneaking away through the small path...

After Jiang An left, Jiang Luo sat back at her desk. She looked at the white paper in front of her, deep in thought.

She actually had some favorable impression of Jiang An.

After she came back, Aunt Liu and Jiang Nian, under the instigation of Qin, stood against her. She thought Jiang An would hate her as much as Jiang Huai did.

At least I won't stand there and be indifferent.

Unexpectedly, this illegitimate brother was the one who surprised her the most.

It was not until today that she realized that reading makes one wise, which is truly a wise saying.

Forming an alliance with Jiang An would not bring her anything at the moment, but she was looking forward to the future. What she wanted was for the Qin family and others to watch helplessly as the things they had been waiting for were taken away by others, and by the people they disliked the most.

Didn’t Qin think that the Duke’s Mansion was in her hands?

Then she would relieve Liu's worries and free up Liu's hands to fight against her.

Didn’t Qin think that the future Duke’s Mansion would belong to Jiang Huai?

Then she would pave the way for Jiang An and let Jiang An step on Jiang Huai.

As for Jiang Yin, does she want to marry into the Ningyang Marquis’ Mansion?

Haha...you wish.

After an unknown amount of time, Mother Wu called out from outside the door, "Miss, lunch is ready. Please take a break and eat first."

Jiang Luo came back to his senses, and the fierceness on his face quickly disappeared, replaced by a smile: "Okay, I'm coming."

As soon as Jiang An left Shaoguang Courtyard, Chunhua Courtyard received the news.

In the main room, Qin had just sat down at the eight-immortal table when she asked Mei Qing, "Is the ginseng and old hen soup in the kitchen ready?"

"Madam, it has just been stewed and is warming on the stove." Mei Qing replied cautiously.

Qin nodded when she heard this and said, "Go and invite Miss Three to come and have dinner with me."

"Yes." Mei Qing winked at the maid outside the door, and the maid ran towards Jinxiu Courtyard.

"Oh, by the way, I remember there are two precious hundred-year-old mountain ginsengs in the storeroom. Go get one and send it to Xiangyunyuan later."

Mei Qing hesitated and said, "Madam, one of the two hundred-year-old ginsengs was given to the old lady and the sixth young master, and there is one left..."