The passers-by are vicious

Jiang Wanwan, who was sitting in the carriage, was as pale as paper. She coughed lightly from time to time, and her handkerchief was stained with red. Even though her lips turned pale due to discomfort, she did not frown, but was used to it.

Bi'er misunderstood Jiang Wanwan's meaning. She thought Jiang Wanwan really liked Ji Hanxiang as Jiang Lang's future wife, so she couldn't help but say, "Master Jiang likes Miss Ji, so Madam..."

Jiang Wanwan couldn't help but feel helpless when she heard this. She knew that Bi'er had misunderstood her intentions.

But she did not rush to explain. She just silently took the handkerchief to wipe the corners of her mouth, then slowly lifted the curtains, looked out the window, and looked at the civilians who looked hurried and hurried.

Jiang Wanwan raised her chin nonchalantly and said softly, "I'm just doing something for show. I don't want Lang'er to be like the Marquis..."

Precisely because of Jiang Wanwan's planning and calculations, she doesn't want Jiang Lang to repeat the same mistakes and wants to find a pure wife for her brother, not like her.

Jiang Wanwan continued calmly, "I want him to have a wife who can be both a helper and someone he likes."

After hearing these words, Bier finally understood Jiang Wanwan's intention. "So that's how it is. Madam really has good intentions!"

Jiang Wanwan nodded slightly. "As for the housekeeper, being too smart may not necessarily bring harmony to the harem, not to mention that Miss Ji is just a little clever."

Being too smart will make one care about gains and losses and fail to think wholeheartedly about Jiang Lang. More importantly, Jiang Wanwan doesn't want to find a wife like her for his brother.

Being too smart would cause her to care about gains and losses, and thus she would not be able to think about Jiang Lang wholeheartedly. More importantly, Jiang Wanwan did not want to find a wife like her for her brother.

"What's more..." Jiang Wanwan paused, then chuckled: "Ji Hanci has someone she loves. If she knew that my brother likes her, I'm afraid she would not only not accept it, but would also feel disgusted with Lang'er."

Although the words were not made very clear, how could Bier, who had been with Jiang Wanwan for a long time, not understand them?

She immediately reacted and said with a smile: "With Madam here, I'm sure Lord Jiang will be able to get what he wants."

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At the Minister of War's residence, Ji Hanci and Ji Hanxiang went to see Madam Wu immediately after returning home. When they learned that Jiang Wanwan asked them to chat and gave them jewelry, they were slightly surprised, but did not say much and instead asked them to leave.

When the Minister of War came back, he told him about this.

The Minister of War was unaware of the twists and turns and could not help but be surprised, "What do you think the wife of Marquis Weixin is up to? Did she fall in love with Hanxiang?"

He was a little skeptical. You know, Jiang Lang and he now hold the same official rank, not to mention that Jiang Wanwan is now the marquis's wife. How could she be interested in his own concubine's daughter?

Mrs. Wu shook her head. After much thought, she felt that the hairpin on her daughter's head was extraordinary, so she asked her mother's family, the Earl's Mansion, to inquire about it.

"The wife of Marquis Weixin likes jade ornaments. I have specially checked the hairpin on Hanci's head. Jade is a tribute and is extremely rare. The wife of the Marquis likes jade ornaments, so Marquis Weixin specially ordered someone to make a carved jade hairpin for her. The workmanship is complicated and exquisite, and it is the only one in the entire capital."

"What's more, the Marquis's wife likes orchids, and the hairpin that Hanci has is a jade hairpin with orchid carvings. It has intricate carvings and is inlaid with South China pearls. It looks like the Marquis's favorite thing."

The Minister of War, however, was delighted and said, "So the one Madam Hou chose was Hanci."

"I think Hanxiang's jade bracelet is probably not a cover-up. The one she really likes should be Hanci."

But unlike the Minister of War who was looking happy, Madam Wu looked worried. "This is of course a very good match, but Han Ci likes Su Ran, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, so I'm afraid she won't agree."

"This..." The Minister of War was unwilling to give up this good marriage that was delivered to his door. "Although Jiang Lang is mediocre, he is a man who maintains the status quo. His current position as the Minister of Revenue is stable. Moreover, his sister, the wife of Marquis Weixin, is extremely favored. Marquis Weixin will naturally help him."

"After Han Ci gets married, she won't have a mother-in-law to serve. She can directly manage the household. She will be rich and have status. This is a good marriage that is hard to find even with a lantern. Are you going to give up just like that?"

The Minister of War clapped his hands, obviously unwilling to miss this good marriage opportunity.

Mrs. Wu was naturally moved when she heard this. This was also the reason why she was most hesitant. Without parents-in-law, she could become the housekeeper directly after marrying, and she would also have a Marquis of Wei Xin as her brother-in-law.

But after all, my daughter has someone she likes, so how can I make a decision on the sly?

The Minister of War naturally noticed his wife's hesitation, and he couldn't help but stroke his beard and sighed: "The Hanlin scholar Su Ran is indeed talented. Although his official position is not prominent now, he may be promoted."

Mrs. Wu's eyes flickered with obvious intention. She wanted to do what her daughter wanted. Unfortunately, the Minister of War poured cold water on her the next second and shook his head.

"But don't forget... He is the illegitimate son of Minister Su's family. Don't you know that Minister Su's wife is easy to get along with? With a mother-in-law like this, how can you get along with her after Han resigned?"

Mrs. Wu was also a government official's wife in the capital, and naturally had gotten along with Minister Su's wife before. She knew how cruel she was, and that her daughter would be crushed to death if she married her.

Seeing that Mrs. Wu had realized what was happening, the Minister of War continued, "Su Ran was almost sent to the countryside when he passed the imperial examination, but it was the wife of the Marquis of Wei Xin who loved his talent and allowed him to stay in the capital. I heard that even his current expenses are supported by the salary given by the Hanlin Bachelor."

Madam Wu prided herself on her severity, but she had never treated her concubines badly, so she was surprised. “You mean the wife of Minister Su…?”

The Minister of War sighed, "Who else could it be besides her? Minister Su doesn't care. If Han Ci really marries Su Ran, she will have no money, no status, and will be suppressed by others. How will she live?"

Mrs. Wu, who originally wanted to fulfill her daughter's wish, fell silent for a moment. Now it seemed that Su Ran was a trap and she could not marry her.

Even if I give more dowry, it may not be enough, then...

Thinking of this, Mrs. Wu's eyes became firm. "It would be great if our daughter could do what she wants, but she doesn't understand those twists and turns. We must consider her."

The Minister of War seemed to say casually: "Since Ji Xian seems to be on good terms with Jiang Lang, I think he is a good person."

After hearing what he said, Mrs. Wu's eyes became more determined. She patted the Minister of War on the head and said, "Okay, you are still beating around the bush when talking to me."

"I'm doing this for my daughter." The old Minister of War immediately made fun of Mrs. Wu.

Although the two of them had already settled down, Mrs. Wu still didn't know what to say to Ji Hanci, and she couldn't help feeling a little worried.

The Minister of War said in a strong voice: "It's the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words."

"Han Ci has taken a fancy to Su Ran, but Su Ran may not like her. She is neither rich nor interested. If she rushes into him, she will only hurt herself."

"But if I say this directly, she might rebel. It's better to let Su Ran reject her, then she will give up." Mrs. Wu knew her daughter's personality. She was honest and naive, but she was afraid that she could not get over this.

"So we have to plan for her."