Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 204 The mother-in-law sees her son-in-law and likes him more and more
Jiang Mansion!

When Zhuang Min heard the maid's report, a look of confusion appeared on her face.

I just enjoyed the flowers with Shu Suwan the day before yesterday, why are you here again today?
"Madam, the concierge said that in addition to Miss Shu, there is another young man coming with Miss Shu."

"juvenile?"

Zhuang Min's eyes lit up, as if she had thought of something: "Miss Shu, please go sit in the back garden. I'll be there soon."

"Yes!"

The maid left and Zhuang Min took a look at the clothes she was wearing. They were too bright.

She likes to wear brightly colored clothes, and most of her dresses are made of gauze. It is nothing to do between women, but if there are outsiders, especially if the young man brought by Shu Suwan is Lin Chen, then this dress would be a little inappropriate.

When the mother-in-law meets her future son-in-law, she must be dignified and polite.

"Where is Miss?"

"The young lady has been receiving guests with the master in the front yard."

Zhuang Min thought for a while and thought that her husband might not want to see Lin Chen, and he came to the backyard with a sour face and spoiled the fun.

"Call the young lady to the back garden as well."

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Lin Chen followed his master's wife and, under the guidance of the servants of the Jiang residence, they walked along the bluestone path winding through layers of flowers. Flower beds were everywhere along the way, with carefully trimmed orchids arranged in cloud patterns under the corridors and white vines that Lin Chen did not recognize entwined between the railings.

"Mrs. Jiang likes to grow flowers. I heard that whenever Lord Jiang goes to a place, in addition to his official duties, he collects flower seeds for Mrs. Jiang. The variety of flowers in the entire Jiang Mansion is the most in Jiangnan Road."

After hearing what his master's wife said, Lin Chen pondered inwardly and the image of Madam Jiang came to his mind.

Love flowers.

An exquisite and gentle woman from the south of the Yangtze River?
"Mrs. Jiang has a very unique personality. You'll know when you see her."

Shu Suwan kept the secret. When she first met Madam Jiang, she was also surprised by her personality. It was rare to find such a woman in Jiangnan.

The moment Lin Chen followed his master's wife around the corridor and stepped into the back garden, the sweet fragrance of golden osmanthus wrapped in the autumn sun blew towards him.

Dark green vines hang between the vermilion railings, and colorful autumn chrysanthemums are piled up in white porcelain pots. A woman in a lilac cloud brocade skirt is tiptoeing to trim hibiscus. The green jade hairpins in her hair and the jade bracelets on her wrists clash, making clear sounds in the rustling autumn wind.

"Madam, Miss Shu is here."

The maid spoke, and Zhuang Min turned around, her eyes moving, "Su Wan is here, and I happened to get a new hibiscus flower today, let's go and appreciate it together."

Lin Chen looked at the beautiful woman who turned around, and could hardly believe that this was Jiang Qing's mother. There were flower petals stuck to the woman's temples, and her skin was whiter than snow in her lotus-colored brocade skirt. There was not a trace of crow's feet in her every frown and smile. Compared with Jiang Qing, she had a more lazy charm like wine.

"Ahem, Madam, I'm not here to appreciate the flowers today, I'm also here to bring someone to you." Shu Suwan saw Lin Chen's surprise and coughed lightly.

"I guessed it. My Qing'er's crush is the most handsome young man in Jiangnan Road."

Zhuang Min handed the flower scissors to the maid and walked over slowly. The first sentence she said made Lin Chen's face turn red.

The most handsome young man in Jiangnan Road?

Is this how Senior Sister Jiang evaluated herself in front of her mother?
"Junior Lin Chen greets Madam."

Seeing the other party approaching, Lin Chen hurriedly saluted, but Zhuang Min said nothing, instead she walked around Lin Chen twice. The maid next to him looked helpless, her wife was just like that. She had just said she wanted to change into a more attractive set of clothes, but in the end she still chose the best-looking one like this one.

How can an elder look at a younger person like this, especially one who is the young lady's favorite?

At this moment, Lin Chen was like a soldier being inspected, standing straight with his eyes straight ahead.

This moment was more painful for him than being beaten by the Thousand Hammers Diagram.

"Madam, the young lady will be here soon." The maid couldn't help but remind her.

"I'm coming... oh yeah..."

Zhuang Min retracted his gaze and looked at Shu Suwan: "Every time my Qing'er comes home, she always takes a document. It is a commendation document from the Military Affairs Department for Lin Chen. It is placed in this pavilion. But I am curious about what kind of young man can make my Qing'er care so much about him."

Hearing this, even though he had lived two lives as a human being, Lin Chen still didn't dare to respond.

The personality of this future mother-in-law is indeed as my master's wife said, somewhat unique.

It’s not that she speaks bluntly, but she has the innocence of a young woman, and her words and actions don’t show that she is already a mother.

"Now the lady sees it."

Shu Suwan replied with a smile. She could tell that Madam Jiang should be very satisfied with Lin Chen. Although Madam Jiang's behavior was rather playful and not as serious as other mistresses in the family, as the mistress of the Jiang family she must be very capable, otherwise the huge Jiang Mansion would not be managed in such an orderly manner.

"Has Qing'er ever told you about me as your mother?"

Zhuang Min looked at Lin Chen who seemed a little at a loss, raised the corners of her lips and asked with a smile.

"No...no."

Lin Chen answered truthfully that Senior Sister Jiang had indeed never told him about her family affairs. If he had not met Senior Sister Jiang that time in Linhu Village, he would not have known that Senior Sister Jiang was the daughter of Lord Jiang.

"I thought Qing'er would tell you that she has a mother who loves beauty and flowers. There is no other way. As she gets old, she can only use flowers to adorn herself."

"If Master's Wife hadn't reminded me just now, I would have thought I had seen Master's sister. You don't look old at all."

Lin Chen's words were not at all hypocritical. If Jiang Qing and Madam Jiang were to go out, everyone would think they were a pair of sisters. "You are so smooth-talking. Is this how you can win my Qing'er's heart?"

Zhuang Min pointed her finger at Lin Chen in reproach and said, "I won't tease you anymore. Qing'er is in the front yard with her father. I've asked someone to call her. Just sit in this pavilion for a while. Your mistress and I will go enjoy the flowers."

Seeing Madam Jiang following her master's wife to the flower garden in the garden, Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

The first time I met my future mother-in-law, I couldn't help but feel nervous.

In comparison, he felt less nervous when meeting Lord Jiang.

After thinking for a while, Lin Chen smiled and understood why this happened. This was because he knew that no matter how he behaved, Lord Jiang would not like him. Without the worry that the other party would not approve of him, he was no longer nervous.

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forecourt.

At this moment, Jiang Duanchao was drinking tea with a middle-aged man in the pavilion in the courtyard.

There are not so many flowers and plants in the front yard, but there is a bluestone-paved martial arts field with many weapon racks on both sides.

"I haven't seen Xiaoqing for a few years. She has grown into a big girl now."

The middle-aged man looked at Jiang Qing who was standing behind Jiang Duanchao, with reminiscence on his face. When Jiang Duanchao heard this, his face darkened. He couldn't stand to hear the word "big girl" now. In his heart, a daughter will always be a daughter.

"Qing'er is still young, not a grown-up girl. But Xi'er looks like she's going to get married soon."

The middle-aged man holding the teacup paused when he heard this, then smiled and said, "It's too early to get married, but you're engaged. Xiaocheng, can you say hello to your Uncle Jiang?"

Behind the middle-aged man stood a young boy and a young girl. Upon hearing this, the young boy said, "My nephew Jiang Cheng greets Uncle Jiang."

"Your last name is Jiang? But you are from the Jiang family in Jizhou Prefecture?"

"My nephew is from Jizhou. My father is Jiang Hong."

Jiang Duanchao looked at Jiang Cheng deeply, and then turned his gaze to the middle-aged man. He understood that this guy came to show off to him that he had found a good son-in-law.

The Jiang family of Jizhou has produced a top-grade warrior in the past, and Jiang Hong is now also a fifth-grade warrior. It is very likely that he will become a top-grade warrior in the future.

"Senior Brother Chu has found a good son-in-law."

Hearing Jiang Duanchao's words, Chu Ming laughed out loud: "With your Qing'er's conditions, as long as you spread the word, there are countless young talents who want to become your Jiang family's son-in-law."

For Chu Ming, his trip to Raozhou Prefecture to see Junior Brother Jiang was indeed intended to show off his future son-in-law.

There's nothing he can do. He's always been suppressed by Junior Brother Jiang in martial arts, and this guy has a vicious tongue. Now that he has finally found a way to hit Junior Brother Jiang, he has to show off.

"Xiao Cheng had already been admitted to Ling Xiao Martial Arts Academy long before he started practicing martial arts. This trip is to go to Ling Xiao City to report to the Martial Arts Academy."

"You were admitted to Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy before you started practicing?"

Jiang Duanchao was a little surprised this time. Being admitted to the martial arts academy before training, his martial arts talent must be very high.

"Uncle Chu, you are too kind. I am just lucky. I was just chosen by a teacher from Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy, so he gave me a disciple letter. It is nothing."

Jiang Cheng quickly spoke modestly, while the girl Chu Xi beside him looked at Jiang Qing provocatively.

Her father had always been suppressed by Uncle Jiang, and she was overshadowed by Jiang Qing during those years. At that time, the other boys in the camp compound all revolved around Jiang Qing, which made her very dissatisfied.

She was not much worse than Jiang Qing. In terms of family background, the Jiang family was just a new one, while her Chu family had produced middle-grade warriors for several generations, and her grandfather had even cultivated to the fourth-grade realm.

Feeling the provocative look in Chu Xi's eyes, Jiang Qing curled her lips. She was just admitted to Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy. What was there to be proud of?

"Xiaocheng, you have many outstanding brothers around you. Why don't you introduce a few of them to Xiaoqing? I'm afraid there is no one in Raozhou Prefecture who is worthy of Xiaoqing."

Chu Ming spoke with a smile, and Jiang Duanchao's face turned cold. This guy is really getting too much. Does he want to get shot by him again?

Just when Jiang Duanchao was about to explode, a maid came hurriedly and shouted into the pavilion: "Master, the mistress wants the young lady to go to the backyard."

"Why did Madam ask Qing'er to go to the backyard?" Jiang Duanchao asked with a frown.

"A guest went to the back garden."

"Who is the guest?"

This time it was Jiang Qing who asked. If it was an ordinary guest, her mother would not have called her.

"Ms. Shu from the Shu Mansion is here."

When Jiang Qing heard the name Miss Shu from the Shu Mansion, her eyes lit up. She knew that Miss Shu from the Shu Mansion was Lin Chen's master's wife.

Now that my master's wife is here, I must meet her.

"Dad, my mother called me, my daughter went to the back garden."

Jiang Qing was bored sitting here, and she didn't have time to have an eye contact with Chu Xi.

"Xier, Xiaocheng, you should also go and pay your respects to your aunt. Don't be rude by coming here." Chu Ming smiled and ordered when he heard this.

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