When Jiang Nianjiao and Aunt Du returned home, it was almost dusk.
At this time, her cousin had naturally been sent back to the house.
I don’t know what lessons Cuiqiao taught him after that. His behavior after that was that he didn’t complain to Aunt Du as soon as he got up. Aunt Du seemed to have something on her mind too, and didn’t ask her cousin too much about what he would do in the morning. The behavior she and Jiang Nianjiao left in the house.
In this way, the three of them have their own thoughts, but they are still safe.
Later, because her marriage was approaching, and there were no social contacts, Jiang Nianjiao rarely went out after that. She just couldn't go out if she didn't go out, so her information was not blocked. During the few days she stayed at home, she only listened to the government. The servants here gossiped a lot about things outside the mansion.
And one of the gossips was related to the Jiang family.
I don’t know who is bringing up the old story now, but they only say that the marriage between the youngest daughter of the Jiang family and the young Duke of Qi was caused by the current Duke of Qi’s wife.
The rumors spread were very unpleasant. For this reason, Jiang Nianjiao couldn't help but ask Aunt Du whether this happened back then.
When Aunt Du saw that there was already talk outside, she no longer hid anything from Jiang Nianjiao. She just told Jiang Nianjiao exactly what she heard on the boat that day.
After hearing these words from Aunt Du, even Jiang Nianjiao felt that there was a high possibility that Liu Wanjun had plotted against Aunt Du. ..
I just didn't expect that Qi Peipei's mother Liu Wanjun would come to Jiang's mansion to visit after that before the Jiang family went to Qi Guogong's Mansion to find out.
Jiang Nianjiao was a little surprised when she heard that the other party was visiting.
But the visitor was a guest, so she welcomed him in anyway.
The Duke's wife entered the Jiang family's main hall, but she was not as kind as the previous days, and her expression was clearly holding back something.
After she and Jiang Nianjiao exchanged a few words, she got straight to the point and said, "Miss Jiang, I wonder if You Hui is at home."
When she suddenly heard the Duke's wife calling Youhui, she was still a little confused. After a moment, he realized that it was his aunt's name.
She nodded and said, "Of course I am."
Then she just sent someone to bring her aunt out.
When Aunt Du met Liu Wanjun, she might have been really happy if she hadn't heard what she heard on the boat that day, but when they suddenly met again today, she still had some grudges in her heart. Therefore, Aunt Du was neither cold nor indifferent to the Duke's wife.
It's just that the Duke's wife became much kinder after seeing her.
She only said softly, "Youhui, I was really busy at the banquet a few days ago, so I couldn't entertain you well. I hope you won't be offended?"
Without reaching out to hit the smiling man, Aunt Du could only say, "You were busy that day, how could I blame you?"
After hearing this, the Duke's wife also breathed a sigh of relief, and then she just said to Jiang Nianjiao, "Miss Jiang, I have something to talk to your aunt. I wonder if the girl can avoid it for a while."
When the other party spoke like this, Jiang Nianjiao thought that her aunt would not suffer a loss in just this moment, so she let the two of them stay in the house to talk about old times, while she went outside.
As soon as the Duke's wife saw Jiang Nianjiao leaving, she asked Aunt Du, "You must have heard the rumors about you and me these days, right?"
Although Aunt Du had heard Jiang Nianjiao say this before, she didn't know why. She still shook her head and said, "Not at all? What? Did you and I say anything outside?"
Seeing Aunt Du's confused look, Liu Wanjun thought that Aunt Du really didn't know about the rumors these days.
And thinking about Aunt Du's character in the past, she just felt that Aunt Du should not be such a talkative person.
Therefore, Liu Wanjun only sighed softly, "It's okay if you didn't hear it, but I'm afraid you might misunderstand me, so I still have to make it clear to you."
"Nowadays, there are rumors outside that I have been in love with the young prince for a long time, and I also planned for you to meet the scholar and make you go away from home. Youhui, I am afraid that you will misunderstand me after hearing this, so this time in addition to I came to see you and explain this matter. I don't want our friendship to be affected by these rumors." Liu Wanjun observed Aunt Du's expression as she spoke.
When Aunt Du heard this, she suddenly said, "Didn't you
Was this calculated? "
Liu Wanjun originally thought that Aunt Du would still be as easy to fool as before, but she didn't expect that Aunt Du would say such a thing. She couldn't help but said in embarrassment, "Youhui, what do you mean?"
Aunt Du no longer held back her emotions at that moment, "You were the one who invited those scholars on the boat that day. You also tried your best to encourage me when I told you about what happened between me and that scholar. Weren't you the ones who did these things that day? ?”
Hearing Aunt Du's words, Liu Wanjun was slightly startled, and then she only showed a bitter look on the verge of tears, "You Hui, even you don't believe me? Didn't my sisters strongly approve of my inviting those scholars on board that day? ? It wasn’t you and me on the ship at that time, and so many sisters didn’t have any contact with those scholars later on. You were the only one who had contact with me. Can I still control who you like? "
"What's more, the scholar you liked was indeed a talented person at the beginning, and he seemed to have some talent. I also thought he was a talent that could be put to great use. Seeing that you can love each other, and you are so happy, I naturally agreed."
"I just didn't expect that he would disappear after that, and you would lose contact with me. If I knew that you were not doing well, I would definitely contact you even if you didn't want to."
There was nothing wrong with what Liu Wanjun said, and Aunt Du couldn't help but regret that she had questioned the other party without any evidence.
But she obviously still had a knot in her mind, so she just continued to ask, "Then why did you get to know Duke Xiao Qi after I left, and why was he the one you married in the end? I remember that you were not familiar with each other before. .”
Hearing this question, Liu Wanjun's brows furrowed even more, and she was unable to answer it for a moment.
Aunt Du asked coldly, "Why don't you speak?"
Liu Wanjun only smiled bitterly, "You Hui, whether you believe it or not, Duke Xiao Qi and I are definitely not what you thought. Although Duke Xiao Qi and I didn't know each other at the beginning, he knew about my relationship with you. I was afraid that he wanted to marry me. It was just to vent my anger at being abandoned by you. Who could offend the Duke of Qi at that time? Naturally, our family had no choice but to comply. Besides, my life has not been good for so many years. "
While speaking, Liu Wanjun only showed some old wounds on her arms. Those scars were very light, but it could still be seen that they were man-made.
Then Liu Wanjun added, "Youhui, you and I used to be as close as sisters. Don't you know how sincere I am to you?"
Aunt Du did not expect to hear the completely opposite version from Liu Wanjun. In fact, what she heard in Huafang that day was just a few words without any solid evidence. At this moment, Liu Wanjun spoke so sincerely in front of her, and when she heard her mention her old friendship, she didn't know who to believe.
But if everything is true as Liu Wanjun said, she really does a lot of harm to others. She only harms her father and brother. In the end, she only harms her close friend in the boudoir.
After all, Aunt Du was not a deep-minded person. After listening to Liu Wanjun's words, she already felt regret and compassion in her heart. She only whispered softly, "If this is true, then it was me who harmed you. I am sorry for you." "
Liu Wanjun only quickly took Aunt Du's hand and said, "Youhui, I don't blame you. After all, you have been away from the capital for more than ten years, and you don't know about the personnel changes in the capital. Naturally, you don't understand those who spread this rumor." Be attentive.”
"I am explaining this to you today just because I hope that our friendship will remain as it was before." After Liu Wanjun said this, she smiled gently at Aunt Du.
This smile seemed to say that the two of them had not changed in the past ten years.
Aunt Du had only heard that Liu Wanjun might have framed her back then and was resentful, but she had never thought of framed Liu Wanjun for this. The most decisive way she could think of was to never interact with Liu Wanjun again.
But now that she has come to explain in person, the old scars on her arms cannot be faked.
Therefore, she really didn't know how to deal with this matter.
Liu Wanjun then only said, "Youhui, we need to move around more in the future. In a few days, there will be a chrysanthemum banquet at our house. You must come over then."
"But... I canceled my marriage at the Duke of Qi's house back then. My father and brother were kicked out of the house by the old Duke of Qi. And I heard that the old Duke also said that the Jiang family will not be allowed to enter the house in the future, although the matter has passed now
It’s been so many years, but as the person who caused all this, I’m afraid it’s not good in the past, right? "Aunt Du said hesitantly.
"What's the point? Now that the old Duke has passed away long ago, even if there is a grudge between the two families, it shouldn't affect generations. Besides, I have lived in Qi Mansion for so many years, and his brothers and sisters are not up to expectations. , Now I am the head of Qi Mansion, so my words are still somewhat effective, You Hui, don’t think so much, just come here directly, right?"
"Also, there will be many ladies and young ladies coming to the chrysanthemum banquet that day. I remember that you also have a child of the right age. Why don't you bring it with you that day? Maybe you can give it to the young master that day. It’s a good match.”
Aunt Du hadn't decided yet, but under Liu Wanjun's sincere and urgent persuasion, she couldn't refuse and could only say, "If nothing happens that day, I will come over naturally."
After listening to Aunt Du's words, Liu Wanjun just smiled and said, "Then I will send you an invitation then."
After that, Liu Wanjun only talked about the past with Aunt Du because she had cleared up all the past grudges, and the two of them felt quite emotional for a while.
Of course, Liu Wanjun seemed to be very busy. After a few chats, she just said that she had to visit other ladies' homes for the chrysanthemum banquet, and then she hurriedly said goodbye to Aunt Du.
