Ji's mother avoided her eyes and said not very warmly: "You can sit down first. Baoqin, serve tea."
Mrs. Qian sat down next to her, and Ji's mother moved uncomfortably. The two sisters-in-law were originally close to each other in person, but not long ago, the Yin and Yang account book incident happened, and Ji's mother was now very angry.
She endured her displeasure and asked, "If my sister-in-law says something is wrong, just tell her directly. Don't be secretive."
"Okay, then I'll tell you the truth. I saw the eldest lady at the front door yesterday and picked up a boy. Does the eldest sister-in-law know who he is?"
Ji's mother didn't pay attention to Ji Shu these days. By chance, Baoqin came in with tea and explained her doubts:
"This is Brother Yuan, the child adopted by the eldest lady. He has been living in the Imperial College for exams a few days ago. He was picked up by the eldest lady yesterday."
Ji's mother blinked a little faster, and felt uncomfortable mentioning Ji Qianyuan, so she said vaguely:
"Isn't it Brother Yuan, that's what you're asking?"
"Sister-in-law, why are you so confused!"
Mrs. Qian just picked up the tea cup and put it down after hearing these words, "When the eldest lady wanted to adopt the child, you and the eldest brother didn't agree! The eldest lady had a right idea, and she and the second master of Wu Dingbo Mansion took it to him. The eldest lady wants the child just for Master Qi. It would be better if the two of them did not reconcile. If they did, this child would be an eyesore!"
Ji's mother lowered her head and rolled up the handkerchief. Mrs. Qian leaned in her ear and continued:
"Apart from anything else, the eldest lady is divorced now, and her reputation is not very good outside. I know the eldest sister-in-law, and I can't bear to let the eldest lady stay in the boudoir all her life. If there is anyone with a lower family background who doesn't mind that the eldest lady has someone , it’s fine to marry and have a second marriage, but the eldest lady has an adopted son, no one wants this child! Isn’t this blocking the eldest lady’s way!”
"Besides, the eldest lady has a soft ear, and the child comes from a wild background. What kind of filial piety can he be? Most likely, he went here for the things on the eldest lady! It was fine before, even if he was looking for family property, he was also looking for Wu Dingbo's house, but Now...it’s the one who seeks the eldest lady! The eldest lady’s dowry and the business of the shop! Won’t they all be given to others by then?”
Ji's mother kept licking her lips. Although she didn't speak, her expression was indeed worried.
Everything Mrs. Qian said made sense, so she asked: "Then, what should we do?"
The household registration has already been registered. If you abandon it now, you will inevitably be criticized.
Mrs. Qian's eyes flickered and she said with a smile: "It's not difficult to avoid this matter. Now no one wants to marry the eldest lady, so we are not in a hurry to kick them out. We must first get back the things in the eldest lady's hands, so as not to worry about it. The young lady was dizzy for a moment and threw money at unimportant people. No matter how wealthy our Ji family is, we cannot take advantage of outsiders."
"Then I'll go right away and ask Shu'er to put the things here first."
Ji's mother stood up and Mrs. Qian greeted her with a smile, "Sister-in-law! I'll go with you!"
In Luming Pavilion, Ji Shu is practicing calligraphy with Ji Qianyuan. After a few months, his calligraphy has become very correct, but he is still not satisfied and keeps writing every day.
After practicing for two hours, Ji Shu told him to take a rest and asked someone to serve him a bowl of cool soup to relieve the heat.
It was already hot at the end of June, and people nearby were fanning themselves. Ji Shu said, "Do you want to try the provincial examination in August this year? The next best thing is whether you pass or not. Go and try the nine-day rhythm. It’s better that you won’t be so nervous and make mistakes when you take the exam.”
Ji Qianyuan nodded obediently, "My knowledge is not enough to pass the provincial examination. Master also said that I should try it first."
Ji Shu smiled and touched his head, "You're still young, don't be in a hurry."
At this time, Xitao walked into the house and said, "Miss, the eldest lady and the fourth lady are here."
Ji Shu raised his eyes and saw Ji's mother and Mrs. Qian walking into the house one after another. Ji's mother glanced at Ji Qianyuan, her eyes full of resistance and pickiness.
Ji Qianyuan put down his soup bowl before the two came in, knelt down and saluted.
"Qianyuan has met my grandmother and my fourth mother-in-law."
Ji's mother didn't have an attack and said coldly: "You should get up first."
"Your mother and I have something to talk about. You go out first."
Ji Qianyuan could tell that Ji's mother didn't want to see him, so she bowed to Ji Shu and left respectfully.
Ji Shu glanced at the two of them and asked, "Why are mother and fourth aunt looking for me?"
Mrs. Qian did not regard herself as an outsider. She found a chair and sat down. She smiled and said, "I just saw you bringing this child into the house, so we came here specially to have a look."
"Since Fourth Aunt is here to see the junior, let's leave a greeting gift before leaving."
Mrs. Qian's face tightened, and she gritted her teeth and forced out a smile: "The eldest lady wants to skin me... How can there be any money left in our rooms now to give the eldest lady's son a meeting gift..."
"Shu Shu, since there are no outsiders here, I will tell you directly."
Ji's mother interrupted the tense situation between the two. She repeated Mrs. Qian's words and said sincerely:
"Shu'er, that child is not your own child, and you can't tell whether it will be good or bad in the future. You have a huge wealth, so there is no guarantee that he will not be greedy. You put the things with your mother first, and she will keep them for you until the child When you grow up and have a family, your mother will return it to you."
Ji Shu smiled. She glanced at Mrs. Qian and saw her proud expression, knowing that she was the one who incited Ji's mother to come.
Ji's mother couldn't think of so many things with her mind. This was probably the result Ji Laosi wanted when she first asked her to take charge of the family.
Ji Shu leaned back and said slowly: "Okay, my dowry was also given by my mother. Now that I'm home, it can be regarded as returning to its original owner. Xitao, send someone to carry all the dowry in my treasury." Go back to Mother's Court, and don't forget to hand over the list."
Seeing that she was obedient, Ji's mother's expression softened, and she reminded: "Shu Shu, there are also your own shops, houses, and those things that the champion gave you before. Don't worry, mother will not be greedy for you, mother. I'll keep it all for you. If you want money, just come and ask mom for it."
Mrs. Qian rolled her eyes: "Sister-in-law! This can't be done. Since the eldest lady is back, it stands to reason that some of these things must be handed over to the public together with the eldest roommate. Eldest lady, each of our rooms has been handed over to the public house. You must abide by the rules you set."
"A dowry is a dowry, and my business is my business. Why do we have to hand it over to the father-in-law? Is the fourth aunt confused?"
Mrs. Qian: "What do you mean by that? Is it possible that the eldest lady is not a member of the Ji family anymore?"
"Oh, maybe I forgot to mention it."
Ji Shu knocked on the table slowly and said with a smile:
"I and I have never changed our household registration after I left. I thought that my family had made a fuss about removing me and not allowing Brother Yuan to register. But the household registration could not be postponed, so I went to set up a female household by myself, so it stands to reason that I Now we are no longer the Ji family, we are the head of a household, and my property is my own property, do you understand?"
Ji Mu and Mrs. Qian were stunned. Mrs. Qian let go and dropped the tea bowl in her hand.
Heresy! This is no ordinary deviant!
Ji Shu is crazy! !
