Listening to Jiang Wan's words, she thought that this was still the Wang household, so she immediately used a handkerchief to carefully wipe her face clean. Nodding, she said: "Miss, I used to think that your elder sister was very beautiful. Although she later treated you badly, I still think she looks beautiful. This time, looking at her, I feel that the makeup on her face is too thick and the fragrance on her body is too strong. The Wang household isn't a good place; it's taken a perfectly fine elder miss and made her unrecognizable."

  Jiang Wanru heard Ji Yan's words and slapped her hand, saying: "Nonsense. Our family is a good place. It's just that wealth and glory are the easiest to confuse people's minds. After some years, when time passes, she should change." Ji Yan shook his head and said: "Miss, among the maids who followed the old lady from her natal family, only one became a concubine, and it is said that she went to become a concubine on her own initiative. The eldest young lady brought four maids from the Jiang family, three of whom entered the house of the eldest uncle, waiting for them to have children and be promoted to concubines."

  Jiang Wanru smiled slightly after hearing this. Jiang Dafuren was more cunning than Jiang Wanyi, knowing how to use people's hearts and borrowing the opportunity of giving a dowry maid to Jiang An to get rid of disloyal people around her. Jiang Wanyi, on the other hand, turned loyal and trustworthy people around her into her own hidden enemies one by one. If what Jiyu said was true, it was impossible that Yutou didn't harbor hatred towards her in her heart. People can be driven to become bad. Jiang Wanyi had cut off someone's path of survival, and for the sake of their family members, they wouldn't dare to openly cause trouble but would secretly make things difficult for her.

  Jiang Wanru's thoughts turned a thousand times, thinking that Jiang Wanyi would one day lift the stone and hit his own foot. The people around Master Jiang could get Master Jiang's approval for marriage, they must be quite capable. Master Jiang had a deep affection for him since childhood, so he gave the man a heavy responsibility in this matter. If the man had feelings for Yutou, but was about to obtain her when she was snatched away by his own elder sister. This buried resentment would eventually sprout and grow.

  Jiang Wanmu thought for a moment, then shook her head slightly. It was a pity that Madam Jiang's calculations were so deep, yet she had not taught her only beloved daughter well. Ji Yan lightly pulled on the hem of Jiang Wanmu's dress and said with a gentle smile, "Miss, tell me, it will make me feel better. Yujie said 'she will obey her fate, serve Master Dagu and the young ladies properly.' The young lady now goes out and about, still bringing her along, already accustomed to her service." Jiang Wanmu heard this and immediately smiled again. That Yu servant girl's heart had changed, knowing she had to serve Lian Zimu well in exchange for a stable life.

  Jiang Wanru listened to Jiyuan's words and looked at the pure and kind girl in front of her, feeling quite envious. She had loving parents and brothers, and would marry into a decent family in the future. Jiang Wanru looked at Jiyuan and said softly: "Jiyuan, be more polite to her from now on. Some things, if you can ignore them, don't listen. We are in the Wang Manor, to think of stability, we must not get involved in many things. We need to protect ourselves, I believe your Yuzi sister will definitely be able to take care of herself safely."

  Ji Yan looked at Jiang Wanru with some hesitation and said, "Miss, Yu Jie won't harm me." Jiang Wanru nodded and sighed lightly, saying, "The aristocratic family is as deep as the sea. From now on, Xiao Lang is just a passerby. Do you think that your Yu Jie wouldn't have any resentment in her heart? A life of wealth and glory can't always buy people's hearts. She won't harm you, but she will definitely want to use you. Because you are by my side, you have the convenience of getting close to the Crown Prince's wife. The Crown Prince's wife's occasional words would bring great benefits to her."

  Ji Yan didn't speak, his head hung low. Jiang Wanru let out a soft sigh, thinking that she still had to live this life for two and a half years. When she thought about the time she would leave the Wang Manor, she knew that the smile on her face would become habitual. Lately, Jiang Wanru had been reminiscing about her life in the Jiang household, feeling that those years had left a mark on her. In her past life, she was a very optimistic person with many friends by her side. But in this life, no matter what, she had grown accustomed to being cautious around people. The only exception was the couple, Chu Xiao and his wife, because they were true to their words.

  On New Year's Day, early in the morning, Jiang Wan washed and combed her hair, put on a golden hairpin, and added several more. With Jiyan's help, she put on a grand red dress. She arrived at the gate of the courtyard, where Lianhao, who had not been seen for months, was standing in a bright red flower robe. Jiang Wan hastily paid her respects to him, saying: "Happy New Year, may joy be added to joy." Lianhao smiled and looked at her, saying: "I didn't expect you to be so eloquent. Later, follow Second Aunt's lead and do as she does."

  Lian Hao said, "You now look like a decent person, and you can still be seen in public." Jiang Wanru's words about how she was plain-looking and would embarrass Lian Hao had apparently spread. The two of them walked towards the main hall, one behind the other, and met Lian Er Ye and his wife halfway. Lian Hao naturally wanted to exchange some New Year's greetings with his brother and sister-in-law, while Jiang Wanru smiled and stood behind him.

  Lian Hao said to his sister-in-law as he was leaving with his brother, "Second sister-in-law, she looks like a foolish one. Today will be troublesome for you to take care of her." The second young mistress smiled and said, "You and your brother go ahead, Jiang Wan is here with me." After the two brothers left hand in hand, the second young mistress looked at Jiang Wan and said, "There are many people today, follow behind me." Jiang Wan hastily paid her respects and said, "Thank you, Second Young Mistress, for being willing to guide me." The other woman smiled and nodded.

  The Wang's residence was filled with people, joy and excitement. Jiang Wanru followed behind Second Young Master Wang's wife, lining up to pay New Year's respects to Old Master Wang and Old Mistress Wang, blending in with the crowd, saying words of congratulations for the new year. For the first time, she received two red envelopes, then followed Second Young Master Wang's wife again, together paying New Year's respects to Master Wang and Mistress Wang, similarly receiving two more red envelopes. Jiang Wanru continued to follow behind Second Young Master Wang's wife until after they finished lunch in the main hall, hearing her say: "Now you don't need to follow me, you can go back."

  Jiang Wanru listened to Lian Er Shao's words, thinking about her unintentional care, and still felt grateful in her heart. Jiang Wanru smiled and bowed to her, saying: "Thank you for your guidance, Second Young Master's wife." Lian Er Shao's wife looked at Jiang Wanru's smiling face, thought for a moment, and said: "In the new year, we only have today's event that is most important. Now that it's all done, you can rest assured. In the future, if there are things in the mansion, you can still follow me." Jiang Wanru naturally showed a grateful expression, bowing to her again and again.

  Jiang Wanru returned to her room and waved her hand, smiling, to dismiss the two maids who had followed her in to serve. When Jiyuan entered, Jiang Wanru was staring at the two red packets on the table. Jiyuan approached, laughing, and examined the packets, exclaiming: "Miss, each packet contains a gold ingot!" Jiang Wanru touched the four gold ingots, smiled, took out another red packet from her body, and stuffed it into Jiyuan's hand, saying: "Happy New Year. I was busy this morning and forgot to give it to you."

  Ji Yan took the red envelope, pinched it with his hand, and called out in a happy voice: "Miss, is this more than last year? Is it because Miss made more money this year than last year? Then I wish Miss to make more money every year, and Ji Yan to receive more red envelopes every year." Jiang Wanmu smiled and stretched out her hand to Ji Yan, saying: "Good. But in a few years, you'll be my brother-in-law, and it's your turn to give me red envelopes then." Ji Yan's face turned red as he said: "I'll give them to you."

  She took out a package from her bosom and stuffed it into Jiang Wan's hand, saying: "Miss, this is my New Year's gift to you. I hope Miss will be smooth in everything and happy every day." After finishing speaking, she ran out of the room. In the house, Jiang Wan opened the package, inside were two pairs of embroidered red shoes, on which were embroidered the flowers that Jiang Wan had praised before. Jiang Wan touched the shoes, looked at the thick soles, brought the shoe surface close to her face, and gently rubbed it a few times.

  A new year has arrived, but for Jiang Wanyu, it's just another year that has passed. Outside, everything is festive and joyful, but in her heart, she doesn't feel any sense of celebration. Jiyuan is visibly more cheerful than before, even walking with a bounce in her step. Sometimes, when Jiang Wanyu looks at Jiyuan, she can't help but feel like she's already gone through countless mountains and rivers, exhausted in body and mind. Now, she's only relying on a stubborn determination to not give up, putting on a brave face in front of others.

  On the second day of the New Year, the Wang Mansion welcomed a large number of guests. On the fifth day of the New Year, Jiang Wanru received the first batch of female visitors in her small reception hall. Five or six women, laughing and chatting, entered the room, curtsied to Jiang Wanru who stood up to greet them, and then each introduced their family background. As they mentioned their fathers' official titles, Jiang Wanru glanced at the maidservant accompanying the princess and smiled, saying: "I've long admired you ladies' names, I've heard of them before. Now that we meet in person, each one is as lovely as a flower."

  Five or six ladies, upon hearing Jiang Wan's words and observing her expression, exchanged glances with each other. Among them, a lady with an obviously higher social status smiled and said: "I've heard that the Third Young Master never leaves his house, how did you hear our names?" Jiang Wan carefully examined her for a moment before smiling and saying: "Miss Wang, although I don't like going out, my father is someone who loves to go out. The servants in our household are all capable people, so it's unavoidable that sometimes I also get to hear some news. Today really counts as a lucky encounter, everyone is indeed as beautiful as flowers."

  No one doesn't like to hear praise, let alone the person praising is the legitimate wife of that Zhang Yang. They sat down laughing and looked around at the decorations in the room, with a hint of envy in their eyes. One of the younger women smiled and said: "People outside say that Third Young Master's wife is not favored, but today we came in and took a look, such exquisite decorations. Third Young Master's wife is obviously deeply loved by Third Young Master." As soon as these words were spoken, five or six pairs of eyes simultaneously fixed on Jiang Wanru.

  Jiang Wanmu smiled lightly and said, "Miss, I don't dare to accept such praise. Our master has high standards, and the interior decoration is naturally done according to his taste." Jiang Wanmu didn't have a hint of self-awareness as an abandoned wife, from top to bottom, she calmly made people believe that those words of disdain for the legitimate wife were just rumors born out of jealousy from outsiders, and her days in Lian Wangfu were spent in utmost comfort and leisure.

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