Chapter 310: The Discovery of Madame Jiang

Chapter 310

The Erjin small courtyard rarely entertained guests, and the tea leaves were all the most ordinary crumbs, which could not be brewed into good tea even with multiple steepings. Putting it on the table was purely for etiquette.

Everyone knew that Madam Jiang would not possibly drink the tea here.

But when the tea cup was actually served, she unexpectedly reached out to take it. She used the lid to skim off the floating debris and took a couple sips before putting it down.

Seeing a few young men staring at her without moving their eyes, Madam Jiang smiled frankly, "I just wanted to taste what kind of tea my granddaughter drinks every day."

Jiang Sheng grinned widely.

But the few brothers all fell silent.

Especially Zheng Ruqian. He had originally thought his sister was snatched away and the Jiang family was detestable. He did not expect someone actually cherished Jiang Sheng. Amidst the astonishment, he could not help feeling relieved.

Love could be divided into petty love and magnanimous love. Petty love tied one by one's side while magnanimous love let go and watched from afar.

If the Jiang family could really treat little Jiang Sheng well, the brothers could also grit their teeth and separate from her.

As long as...as long as she was fine.

Zheng Ruqian sniffed his nose. He was almost moved by his own nobility. When he turned his head and saw Jiang Sheng blinking her eyes, he was instantly confused.

"Second brother... I brought... meat porridge for you..." The little girl tried hard to convey with her expression.

Zheng Ruqian twitched to respond, "You... say... what?"

"Meat porridge." Jiang Sheng blinked her eyes.

Zheng Ruqian twitched, "What?"

Madam Jiang at the side could not help laughing quietly, "Jiang Sheng brought you guys a big bowl of meat porridge. Tan Yue is cooking it now. It should be ready."

She had just finished talking when the aroma of meat mixed with rice wafted over.

The starving Zheng Ruqian could not stand it anymore. After apologizing to Madam Jiang, he rushed out anxiously.

Jiang Sheng also bid farewell to her grandmother properly before chasing out joyfully like a little girl.

The brother and sister's figures disappeared from sight in a flash.

Wen Zhiyun and Chang Yan were not that hungry but with their elder brother and little sister gone, they were inevitably a little tempted.

After all, they were still children.

Madam Jiang smiled, "You should go quickly too. The head chef specially cooked the meat porridge. Jiang Sheng already had three bowls."

The two little boys bid their excuses before leaving together.

"Ah?" Jiang Sheng was greatly disappointed. "Won't Second Brother let us try them first?"

Zheng Ruqian endured his laugh and took out a jade bracelet from his clothes, "Do you want to taste stuff or want presents?"

The jade circle looked purely white at first glance but upon closer look, one would notice cotton fuzz and flaws. Its price should not be too expensive, at least prestigious family daughters would not care for it.

Yet Jiang Sheng still held it preciously as if it was the greatest treasure, "Second Brother is the best. He always brings us gifts every time."

Zheng Ruqian chuckled gleefully and finished the meat porridge in one go. Only after putting down the bowl did he notice his two younger brothers were also eyeing him stealthily.

Humph, just a bunch of brats.

Eldest Brother Number Two fished out two small jade pendants from his clothes, "These are for you."

"Thank you, Second Brother," Wen Zhiyun and Chang Yan said in unison.

Zheng Ruqian scratched his head happily, "Not just you guys, Third Brother and Big Brother have them too. Jade from Lingnan cannot be considered precious but the prices are exceptionally low. Aside from fruits, I also brought back quite a lot of jade items this time. I can definitely make a fortune by selling them to jewelry shops afterward."

His temperament contained the conflicting qualities of shrewdness and simplicity. He could be astute yet preserved some human touch.

Although his personality was a bit dramatic with joy, anger, sorrow and happiness all apparent, it was even easier for such a person to gain the people's trust. Doing business would definitely not be difficult for him.

Madam Jiang sucked in a breath of cold air.

Having managed the Yuanyuan Residence for decades, her judgement was exceptionally penetrating. She would absolutely not see a person wrongly.

She was shocked not because she thought there was a second outstanding youth in this small courtyard other than Xu Mo.

In the yard, Zheng Ruqian seemed to have said something amusing to Jiang Sheng and suddenly choked, coughing nonstop.

Xu Mo stepped forward anxiously.

Wen Zhiyun reacted the fastest. He threw aside his bowl and chopsticks, patted Zheng Ruqian's back first before wiping his mouth and nose and finally pressed hard down his spine.

Miraculously, Zheng Ruqian stopped coughing with his complexion turning from flushed red back to normal.

Chang Yan took out a handkerchief. His tone was steady and composed, "Little Sister, don't tease Second Brother anymore. It's easy to choke when eating."

Jiang Sheng obediently replied from the cushion, "Fifth Brother is right. I will definitely improve in the future."

Chang Yan could only smile wryly as he sat down, not forgetting to pour Zheng Ruqian a cup of water.

Madam Jiang's eyes grew increasingly brighter.

It was also then that the siblings noticed the worried Xu Mo.

Jiang Sheng happily got up with a bowl full of meat porridge and brought it over, "Big Brother, I saved this for you."