When my vicious stepmother mistakenly married me to the Immortal Lord

"Yun'er, is it really worth it for you to do this for such a cheap girl?"

Du Shulan appeared behind Jiang Jun at some point, looking at her daughter who looked like she was facing a great enemy with a look of disdain on her face.

Jiang Jun saw her mother in the mirror and smiled slightly, "Mom, why are you here?"

"How could I not come? You've mobilized so many troops for that little bitch. How can I feel at ease if I don't come and see you?"

Du Shulan walked over to Jiang Jun and looked her up and down. "Well, yes, my daughter is beautiful. Compared to you, that bitch is like heaven and earth."

Jiang Jun turned around and hugged Du Shulan, saying coquettishly, "Mother, don't worry. I know how to do things and I won't let you down."

"Forget it, you might as well test her strength. Yun'er, you must remember that you are the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family. That bitch is just a bastard, and she will never be able to get over you."

"But she's already risen. Now in the imperial capital, when people mention the Jiang family's daughter, the first thing they think of is Jiang Song, not me, Jiang Jun. How can I swallow this?"

Du Shulan gently patted the back of Jiang Jun's hand and said, "Don't worry, mother will help you vent your anger. As long as we get the chance, we will make her fall into the abyss and never be able to get out of it."

The mother and daughter smiled at each other, with a hint of viciousness in their eyes.

"Mother, you don't have to be here later. If you're here, that bitch might be hesitant and won't dare to tell the truth."

Du Shulan nodded. "Okay, I'll go wait in the side hall. You deal with her first, but remember, don't reveal your true identity."

"My daughter understands."

"Madam Chang, go and call Mrs. Qiao for me." Du Shulan turned and instructed the nanny beside her.

Nanny Chang responded, turned around and left the room to look for someone.

After a while, Jiang Buli's concubine Qiao Wanyu was brought to the side hall.

"Your servant greets the Madam." Qiao Wanyu bowed respectfully to Du Shulan.

Du Shulan sat at the head of the table, sizing up Mrs. Qiao coldly. "Mrs. Qiao, when that bitch comes over later, you'll sit with her."

Du Shulan's words made Qiao Wanyu's heart tighten. She lowered her head in agreement, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

"I don't need to teach you what to say to her, do I?" Du Shulan's tone revealed a hint of threat.

Qiao Wanyu nodded quickly, "Don't worry, Madam. I will make sure she reveals everything that happened in the Xie family."

"Well, I heard that your daughter is very close to that bitch? You'd better take advantage of this, let her down her guard, and get more information out of her."

Du Shulan narrowed her triangular eyes and stared at Qiao Wanyu, with a calculating gleam in her eyes.

Qiao Wanyu felt a chill down her spine and forced herself to put on a flattering smile.

"The Madam must have heard wrong. Shu'er hates Jiang Song the most. How could she be close to her?"

"Take the dog Xuetuan for example. Shu'er snatched it from her. There's no good relationship between them..."

As Qiao Wanyu spoke, she observed Du Shulan's expression, fearing that something she said might not please her.

Du Shulan rolled her eyes at Qiao Wanyu, a sneer curling up at the corner of her mouth. "Bring your daughter along when you're sitting with us later. By the way, how old is she this year?"

"Madam, Shu'er is thirteen this year." Qiao Wanyu answered respectfully, secretly guessing the intention of Du Shulan's question.

"Thirteen? She's almost coming of age. It's time to make some plans for her."

Du Shulan gently stroked the teacup in her hand, a hint of deep meaning flashing in her eyes.

"If you handle today's matter properly, I will naturally not treat you and your daughter unfairly."

"But, if I discover that you have any ulterior motives, or if that bitch manages to get anything out of you, you know the consequences."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Wanyu's face turned pale instantly. She hurriedly knelt down at Du Shulan's feet, put her hands on the ground, and kowtowed repeatedly.

"Madam, rest assured. I will do my best and will never let you down. My loyalty to you is evident to all, and I will never harbor the slightest doubt."

Du Shulan nodded with satisfaction and waved her hand to signal Qiao Wanyu to leave.

When Qiao Wanyu's figure disappeared outside the door, the smile on her face disappeared instantly, replaced by a cold look.

*

The carriage slowly stopped in front of the Marquis of Anding's Mansion, and Jiang Song got off the carriage accompanied by Xie Ruyi and Xie Ankang.

Her eyes were calm and her steps were leisurely, as if she was ready for whatever was about to happen.

Upon seeing this, the gate guard of Marquis Anding's Mansion hurried forward to salute and inform Jiang Song of his arrival.

Soon, a maid led them through the winding corridor and arrived at Chenxi Courtyard.

In the courtyard, Jiang Jun had changed into a gentle dress and was standing in the courtyard with a smile on her face that seemed friendly but actually concealed a sharp edge.

When she saw Jiang Song coming, she walked up to him quickly and held his hand enthusiastically.

"Third sister, you are finally here. I missed you so much." Jiang Jun's voice was so sweet that it was sickening, but Jiang Song could hear a bit of hypocrisy in it.

"Thank you for your concern, Second Miss. I miss you very much too." Jiang Song smiled slightly and calmly withdrew his hand, politely and distantly.

Jiang Jun was slightly startled, but soon regained her smile. "Please come in, I've prepared some refreshments, and we two sisters can have a good chat."

She turned sideways and made an inviting gesture, but her eyes involuntarily swept over Xie Ruyi and Xie Ankang, and a trace of imperceptible fear flashed in her eyes.

Jiang Song nodded slightly and followed Jiang Jun into the house.

Xie Ruyi and Xie Ankang stood outside the door consciously, keeping vigilant to prevent any accidents.

The room is elegantly and warmly decorated, with exquisite tea sets and snacks placed on the table, and the air is filled with a faint fragrance of tea.

As soon as the two sat down, Qiao Wanyu led Jiang Shu, a pretty girl in a light pink dress, into the house.

When Jiang Shu saw Jiang Song, a complicated light flashed in her eyes.

She stepped forward quickly and bowed gracefully, "Greetings, Second Miss, Third Sister."

Jiang Shu actually missed her third sister very much. She wanted to be close to her, but she couldn't.

Because... she and her mother still want to live peacefully in this marquis's mansion.

"Yeah." Jiang Song glanced at Jiang Shu and responded softly without saying much.

"Song'er, the New Year is almost over, why don't you come back to the Marquis' Mansion to see us?"

"The Second Miss always talks about you, saying that after you married into the Xie family, you were so busy that you couldn't even take care of the family. If we don't see each other anymore, I'm afraid we'll become strangers."

"Look, today the Second Miss is going to invite you to the Xie Mansion. Speaking of which, this is where you did something inappropriate, Song'er."

Qiao Wanyu sat next to Jiang Song and added a few sarcastic remarks at the right time.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Song curled up the corner of his mouth into a faint smile. His eyes swept calmly over Qiao Wanyu, then turned to Jiang Jun, his tone neither hurried nor slow.

"My aunt, you are too kind. Song'er has married into the Xie family, so naturally she should prioritize her husband's family. However, my concern for the Marquis' Mansion has never diminished. It's just that I have been busy with trivial matters recently and have not been able to return to visit you in time. I hope Second Miss will understand."

"Look, you are such a sensible kid, it makes people feel distressed." Qiao Wanyu said, her eyes seemed to be slightly red.

"Alas, our Jiang and Xie families are so close to each other, but it feels like there are thousands of mountains and rivers between us. It's rare for us to see each other."

Jiang Song gently took over the conversation, "Second Miss, you are aware of my difficulties. I don't think you will blame Song'er for such a small matter, right?"

"Third sister, don't listen to Auntie's nonsense. I know you have the Marquisate and me in your heart. I invited you here today just to reminisce about the past. There's no other reason."

"Song'er is naturally relieved that the Second Miss thinks this way. After all, my husband is in poor health and needs someone by his side, so I really can't spare time for him."

While they were talking, the maids began to serve the dishes. Soon the table was filled with exquisite dishes, and the aroma filled the air.