lucky star girl

Chapter 165
It was not Jiang Han who came to the Jiang family to report the funeral, but the Jiang family's chief butler.

Xu Shiqiu, who just got up and hadn't had time to do his morning exercises when he saw the Jiang family's senior official's house, frowned with doubts on his face.

He knew that Mrs. Jiang was in poor health, but he never expected that she would go so soon.

"The family already knows, and I will clean up later and go to worship my wife." Although Xu Shiqiu was young, he was of the same generation as Mrs. Jiang after all, and he was so polite to the Jiang family's housekeeper to save face for Xu Yanzhu, a niece.

After hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, the housekeeper of the Jiang family didn't say too much. He still had to go to someone else's house to report the funeral, but before going out, the young master of the family told him to come to Xu's house first.

When the butler of the Jiang family left, Dong Shu, who heard the movement, had already got up.

Putting on a plain dress, Dong Shu sat in front of the dressing table combing her hair, and said doubtfully, "The last time I went to see Mrs. Jiang's family, she looked sick, but she wasn't exhausted. Look. How long has it been since then, why did you go suddenly?"

"I don't know about this. I'll go to Jiang's house later. You can find a chance to ask Yan Zhu." After saying this, Xu Shiqiu paused and continued: "This Jiang Han, my brother-in-law and I have indeed found out about him recently. In some matters, he is really good at running the business. And looking at his usual behavior, it seems that he doesn't want to have too close a relationship with the third prince. "

Dong Shu didn't understand this. After hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, she stopped what she was doing and looked at him seriously.

Seeing Dong Shu looking at him, Xu Shiqiu sighed and explained: "The Jiang family boarded the third prince's boat before. I thought they would either follow the third prince all the way to the dark, or they would be killed by the third prince after they couldn't do it halfway. Kicked off the boat. But now it seems that the Jiang family's business is even better than when Jiang Han's father was there. Moreover, the Jiang family has gradually separated from the Third Prince's mansion because of the punishment of the third prince. Relationship. The most important point is that the Jiang family did this, and the third prince didn't seem to be angry."

Speaking of this, Xu Shiqiu saw that Dong Shu had some understanding, and then continued: "Besides, the Jiang family will be related to the Third Prince's Mansion because of Mrs. Jiang. Now that Mrs. Jiang is gone, the Jiang family must be filial. It's unknown what will become of this court when the family guards the filial piety."

When Xu Shiqiu said this, he was also shocked. From this point of view, the timing of Mrs. Jiang's death was really a coincidence.

He was informed by his brother-in-law, and even though he was a military general, he was also an official of the court, so he was aware of the calm turmoil. How did Jiang Han know about it?
Xu Shiqiu couldn't figure it out, but he didn't say this question out, but kept it in his heart, and planned to go to Jiang's house to observe it today, and then discuss it with his brother-in-law.

Dong Shu couldn't wait for Xu Shiqiu to speak, so she continued to comb her hair. After she finished combing her long hair, she simply had breakfast, and then went to see Yuan Xi.

After confirming that Yuan Xi woke up early in the morning, ate the nanny's milk, played around for a while and then fell asleep, Dong Shu went back to the house and called Yue Ping and Yue Yin.

"The two of you stay and change shifts with Yue Zhi and the others to watch Yuan Xi, and I will take Yue Qian and Yue Rong with me." After saying this, Dong Shu looked at the others and said, "Yue Ruo and Yue Xuan stay at home to rest. , if I haven’t come back after noon, you two will go and change Yueqian and Yuerong.”

Dong Shu didn't plan to take Yuan Xi to Jiang's house, Yuan Xi was still too young, Jiang's house must be in chaos today, she couldn't bear Yuan Xi to suffer.

Although Yueping and Yueyin were worried about Dong Shu, they also knew what Dong Shu's arrangement was for.

Seeing that none of them had anything to say, Dong Shu got up and walked out.

Xu Shiqiu had already met Mrs. Xu when Dong Shu was dealing with matters. Mrs. Xu was an elder. Even if Mrs. Jiang passed away, it was impossible for her to go to Jiang's house on the first day.

So today only Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu will go to Jiang's house, old lady Xu doesn't have to go.

Because Mrs. Xu didn't have to go to Jiang's house today, Xu Shiqiu naturally told Yuan Xi's nanny before leaving, and when Yuan Xi woke up, he would carry her to the old lady's yard and stay in the old lady's yard.

After explaining everything, Xu Shiqiu led Dong Shu out and rushed to Jiang's house.

When Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu arrived at Jiang's house, white flags had already been hung outside the gate of Jiang's house. Looking at the arrangement, although he knew that Jiang's house had a lot of business and there must be a lot of these things in the store, Xu Shiqiu always felt that Jiang's actions too fast.

It seems that it has been prepared for a long time.

When Xu Shiqiu took Dong Shu out of the carriage, walked into Jiang's house, and saw that the mourning hall had been decorated, Xu Shiqiu felt even worse.

But Xu Shiqiu didn't show it on his face. He glanced around and saw that his second brother had arrived with his two nephews, then turned to Dong Shu and said, "Second brother has arrived, and second sister-in-law must be here too. Later You go find them and find a chance to ask Yan Zhu."

As soon as Dong Shu heard Xu Shiqiu's words, she nodded to him and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Xiang, I will ask clearly."

Dong Shu was also puzzled, so even if Xu Shiqiu didn't explain this matter, she would also ask Xu Yanzhu.

When Xu Shiqiu saw his second brother, Xu Xiaozhi also saw him, and immediately stepped forward.

The Jiang family was small, so Xu Xiaozhi, the son-in-law of the Jiang family, was naturally considered half the master, and he wanted to entertain the guests who came to pay homage to Mrs. Jiang.

What's more, it was his Xu family who came here.

"Third brother." Xu Xiaozhi had not arrived yet, but he had already called Xu Shiqiu a little louder.

Because Xu Shiqiu has an official position now, following Xu Xiaozhi's "third brother", the other guests of the Jiang family also instantly set their sights on Xu Shiqiu.

Xu Shiqiu understood what his second brother meant by calling him so loudly. Outside, he was also willing to give his second brother some face and satisfy his vanity.

Therefore, he strode forward directly, and called Xu Xiaozhi respectfully, "Second brother."

Seeing Xu Shiqiu's actions, Xu Xiaozhi was very satisfied, and then hurriedly called his two sons over to pay his respects to his third uncle.

After Xu Yanlang and Xu Yanwei saluted Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu, Xu Xiaozhi looked at Xu Shiqiu and said, "Your second sister-in-law is accompanying Yanzhu in the mourning hall."

When Xu Shiqiu heard Xu Xiaozhi's words, he nodded and said, "Then I will lead the lady to worship Mrs. Jiang first."

Hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, Xu Xiaozhi hurriedly asked his eldest son Yan Lang to lead Xu Shiqiu the way, for fear that Xu Shiqiu would not know the way to the mourning hall.

Xu Shiqiu understood why his second brother did this, he did not refuse, and obediently went to the mourning hall under Xu Yanlang's leadership.

After offering incense to Mrs. Jiang and lighting a few pieces of paper money, Xu Shiqiu spoke directly, and praised Xu Yanlang in front of everyone.

Xu Yanlang's ears were flushed red by Xu Shiqiu's praise, it was only now that he understood what his father meant by asking him to bring his third uncle here.

"Although this kid Yan Lang doesn't talk much, he is just like what the third brother said, and he does things carefully." When Jiang saw his uncle praising his eldest son, he hurriedly followed suit.

Xu Yanzhu will be staying in the mourning hall with a pale face. Jiang Han has no heirs yet. Apart from Jiang Han and her, those who are guarding the mourning hall today are two brothers of the same generation from the Jiang family and a nephew of Mrs. Jiang's natal family.

The two members of the Jiang family were called to make up the numbers, and everyone knew that the Jiang family did not have many heirs, so they didn't say anything when they saw this situation.

As for Mrs. Jiang's nephew from her natal family, she looked timid. If she didn't have two points of resemblance to Mrs. Jiang, she really wouldn't be able to tell that she was Mrs. Jiang's natal nephew.

Taking advantage of Xu Shiqiu's conversation with Jiang, Dong Shu glanced at the elegiac couplet in the mourning hall. Although she didn't quite understand it, she still took advantage of the chance to glance at Xu Yanzhu.

After confirming that Xu Yanzhu's face was pale, he was startled, and hurriedly pulled Xu Shiqiu's sleeve under the cover of his sleeve.

After Xu Shiqiu noticed Dong Shu's movements, he looked at Xu Yanzhu and said, "Yanzhu, come here, your grandmother has two words for your third aunt to explain to you."

As soon as Xu Shiqiu said this, Jiang Han, who was originally only dressed in sackcloth and filial piety, bowed his head silently and only cared about returning the gift, finally raised his head and glanced at Xu Shiqiu.

How could Xu Shiqiu be afraid of Jiang Han's scrutiny, and let Jiang Han scrutinize him without moving at all. Not only that, but the next moment, he turned around to look at Jiang Han, and nodded to him as a response.

Xu Shiqiu was not at all embarrassed to let his wife whisper to Xu Yanzhu, not only that, but when he saw Xu Yanzhu got up and walked towards Dong Shu, he did not forget to say to Jiang: "Second sister-in-law, mother has something to ask my wife to tell Yan Zhu, Do you see where it is convenient to talk here?"

Xu Shiqiu made it clear that his little lady wanted to whisper to his eldest niece, but his aboveboard attitude made it difficult for others to stop or object.

After all, Xu Shiqiu made it clear that it was Xu Yanzhu's grandmother who had something to tell Xu Yanzhu.

Everyone knew that Xu Yanzhu grew up with Mrs. Xu since she was a child, so now that Mrs. Xu had something to bring to Xu Yanzhu, no one doubted it at all.

They all thought that Mrs. Xu was worried that her granddaughter would be flustered or unable to deal with such a situation, so she specially explained a few words to her.

Dong Shu had already agreed with Xu Shiqiu, so after hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, she also nodded at Xu Yanzhu.

Dong Shu noticed something was wrong when she first saw Xu Yanzhu's face, until Xu Yanzhu came to her side, she stretched out her hand to hold Xu Yanzhu's hand, and then she was sure that Yanzhu really had something to do.

Under Jiang's leadership, the two came to a remote room not far from the mourning hall. After letting the maids guard the door, Dong Shu couldn't wait to drag Xu Yanzhu into the room.

"Yanzhu, why don't you look very good when I look at you?" After saying this, Dong Shu didn't wait for Xu Yanzhu to answer, and continued: "If you have anything to say, tell third aunt, and third aunt will support you .”

Originally, Xu Yanzhu's expression was still a little dazed, but she didn't come back to her senses until Dong Shu held her hand.

Looking at the third aunt with concerned eyes in front of her, the tears in Xu Yanzhu's eyes finally fell.

"Third aunt, my mother-in-law was killed by Jiang Han."

(End of this chapter)