When my vicious stepmother mistakenly married me to the Immortal Lord

In the main hall, Jiang Buli and Du Shulan sat at the top, both with routine smiles on their faces.

Jiang Dahe had already arrived at the main hall to report and handed the list of gifts for the return visit to Du Shulan.

Du Shulan took the gift list and her expression instantly turned a little embarrassed after browsing it.

The Xie family was really willing to spend a lot of money to curry favor with the Marquis. They even gave Jiang Song such a generous return gift, which was on par with the return gifts given to the daughters of princes and nobles in the imperial capital.

"Shulan, what's wrong? Is there anything wrong with the gift list?" Jiang Buli noticed the change in Du Shulan's expression and asked softly, his eyes also falling on the gift list.

Du Shulan forced a smile and handed the gift list to Jiang Buli. "You are very polite, but... it's a little too extravagant. It makes our mansion seem a little stingy."

Jiang Buli took the gift list, glanced at it briefly, and couldn't help but frown slightly.

Every item on the gift list was precious. In comparison, the dowry they gave to Jiang Song was simply not worthy of mention.

The Jiang family first let their concubine's daughter marry in place of their legitimate daughter, and then reduced the dowry. Now, facing such a generous return gift from the Xie family, it is undoubtedly a slap in the face of the Jiang family, making Jiang Buli and Du Shulan feel ashamed.

"It's okay. Since the Xie family values ​​this marriage so much, it will be a blessing for Song'er." Jiang Buli said politely without changing his expression.

At this moment, a voice came from outside the door: "The third young lady and the third uncle have arrived."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Buli and Du Shulan quickly straightened their clothes, put on warm smiles on their faces, and prepared to welcome the newlyweds.

As the door curtain was gently lifted, Jiang Song and Xie Changyan walked into the main hall side by side.

It had only been two days since Jiang Song married into the Xie family, but she seemed to have been reborn, with an even better temperament than before.

Xie Changyan, who was standing aside, made Jiang Buli and Du Shulan's eyes light up.

How could he be a sickly person?

His whole demeanor was like that of a royal family. Both his appearance and manners revealed his extraordinary upbringing and dignity.

Du Shulan was secretly shocked, but remained expressionless. She looked at him again and again, but still couldn't believe that Jiang Song had married such a handsome and elegant husband.

His beloved daughter Jiang Jun has always liked Mu Yunlan, the second son of the Ningguo Mansion. But when he met Xie Changyan today, he was not inferior to Mu Yunlan in terms of appearance or temperament, and was even better.

But what’s the use of having only a good appearance?

Family background, talent, and even physical condition are the important criteria for measuring whether a person is worthy of entrusting your life to.

But in all these, Xie Changyan could not compare to Mu Yunlan.

Du Shulan made a comparison in her heart, and the resentment in her heart subsided a little.

"Father, Madam, your daughter and your husband are here to pay their respects to you two elders." Jiang Song's voice was gentle, and her gestures of greeting were meticulous, showing the demeanor of a lady from a noble family.

Xie Changyan followed closely behind and also bowed deeply, but still did not speak.

Jiang Buli was stunned for a moment, then returned to normal, smiling, "Hurry up, hurry up, we are all family, no need to be polite."

Du Shulan, standing aside, covered her lips with a handkerchief and chuckled softly, "Song'er is really becoming more and more sensible, and Changyan is also a handsome man. Just looking at him makes people happy."

Jiang Song looked at the woman's hypocritical smile and felt uncomfortable in his heart, but he responded calmly: "Thank you for the compliment, Madam."

After some pleasantries, everyone took their seats as host and guest.

The maids filed in, serving fragrant tea and snacks. The aroma of tea wafted through the air, but the atmosphere was subtly awkward.

"Third sister, third brother-in-law, you are finally here. Everyone in the mansion has been waiting for you for a long time." A crisp voice broke the silence in the main hall.

Jiang Jun was seen walking towards me in a light pink dress embroidered with peach blossoms, with a decent but slightly forced smile on her face.

Jiang Buli glanced at Du Shulan and blamed her for forgetting his advice and allowing Jiang Jun and Jiang Song to meet at this moment.

Du Shulan's heart tightened, but she had no choice but to bite the bullet and secretly gave Jiang Jun a wink, indicating her not to cause trouble.

Jiang Jun received his mother's signal, but just smiled slightly, as if he didn't understand the deep meaning.

She walked up to Jiang Song and Xie Changyan, her eyes swept over Xie Changyan for a moment, and she was involuntarily attracted by his peerless elegance.

Xie Changyan sat there with an upright posture and outstanding temperament. Even when he was sitting quietly, he seemed to be surrounded by an aura that could not be ignored.

Jiang Jun was secretly shocked. Even Mu Yunlan, whom she had been thinking about all the time, could not reach such a graceful demeanor.

She couldn't help but secretly regret why she had rejected this marriage and missed such a good man.

But then I thought, how could a dying man be a good match? Even if he seemed healthy now, he was still a ghost who had just passed through the gates of hell.

Moreover, Mu Yunlan's talent in both civil and military affairs and his prominent family background are what she really wants.

Jiang Jun quickly collected her thoughts, unwilling to think any more, and immediately resumed her usual arrogance, "Third sister, I haven't seen you for a few days. You have become more dignified and beautiful. It seems that the Xie family really nurtures people."

Jiang Song replied politely, "Second Miss, you are still as charming as ever. I heard that you have been practicing swordsmanship diligently recently. I believe you have made rapid progress."

Jiang Jun rolled her eyes at her, secretly cursing Jiang Song for bringing up such a topic. "No, no, I'm just killing time when I have nothing better to do."

Changing the subject, he looked at Xie Changyan, "Third brother-in-law, I heard you haven't been in good health, but seeing you today, you look so energetic, which is really surprising. I wonder if you've found a famous doctor or used any magic medicine?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Changyan raised his eyes slightly, and his cold gaze swept across Jiang Jun's face, which was full of inquiry and curiosity.

He didn't say anything, but just withdrew his gaze indifferently, as if Jiang Jun's words did not leave any trace in his heart.

Jiang Jun was frightened by his indifference, and couldn't help but feel embarrassed, but she was unwilling to stop there, "Third brother-in-law, why are you not talking? Did I do something rude?"

Seeing this, Jiang Song opened her red lips and came to Xie Changyan's rescue: "Second Miss, my husband's health has indeed improved recently, but he still needs to rest and rest, so it's not appropriate to say too much."

Jiang Jun couldn't stand being ignored by Xie Changyan like this. "Is my third brother-in-law still holding a grudge because I refused to marry you before? If so, then I have to have a good talk with him."

"This marriage was arranged by our grandfathers, without even asking for our consent. We are both helpless. If you were healthy, I would naturally be happy to see this marriage happen, but everyone knows that you are..."

"Yun'er!" Jiang Buli suddenly interrupted Jiang Yun with a stern voice, his face darkening. "Stop talking nonsense!"

Jiang Jun was frightened by her father's sudden scolding. She had never seen her father speak so harshly. She immediately fell silent and dared not say anything more.

Du Shulan also quickly stepped in to smooth things over, "Yun'er is young and ignorant, and she speaks without restraint. I hope Changyan won't take it to heart."

Then she turned to Jiang Song and said, "Song'er, you also know that your second sister is straightforward and has no ill intentions, right?"

Jiang Song sneered in his heart. This Du Shulan really knew how to behave. She made light of Jiang Jun's gaffe in just a few words.

She glanced at Du Shulan indifferently, without saying anything, but just picked up the teacup beside her and took a sip.

"Second Miss, your husband has already married me. The past is gone like the wind, leaving no trace. There is no need to mention it again." Jiang Song put down the teacup and said calmly, "Second Miss, you will still need to discuss marriage in the future. I hope you will cherish yourself and avoid giving people a chance to talk."

Jiang Jun was left speechless by Jiang Song's words, and his heart was burning with anger.

She originally thought that even if Jiang Song, a concubine's daughter, married Xie Changyan, she would still be the soft persimmon that she could bully.

But when she saw him today, not only did Jiang Song's temperament change drastically, but his words also became much sharper, which even made her, the legitimate daughter, feel humiliated.

"You!" Jiang Jun pointed at Jiang Song angrily, "You little bitch, you just got married and you dare to act so arrogant in front of me? Who the hell do you think you are?"