Quick Wear: The male protagonists all fell in love with her at first sight

Chapter 276 The Young Master is Willing to Be a Mistress (21)

Su Xuruo's collision was indeed a desperate act. Although she was saved by the doctor in time, she remained unconscious for three days.

Because of the conversation between Qin Sheng and his mother that day, Madam Xu had someone investigate afterward. Only then did she discover that Zhao Shi had also interfered in Liu Yuwan's abortion.

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Xu almost lost her kind expression. She even smashed the tourmaline and jade bead bracelet that she had played with for many years to pieces, showing how furious she was.

These words were all spoken by Song Xiangning herself, and she portrayed the angry look of Old Madam Xu so vividly that Jiang Rou couldn't stop laughing. For a moment, the room was filled with laughter.

Seeing this, Song Xiangning's face turned red with anger, and she pretended to scratch Jiang Rou: "Fine, look at the gentle and virtuous Jiang Niangzi, she's actually a trickster. I'm going to take my revenge. Cui Tao, get out of the way and hand over your wife."

Cui Tao and Qian Yue, who was beside Song Xiangning, exchanged a glance and both saw the helplessness in each other's eyes. However, seeing their master so happy, they let it be.

Jiang Rouqi was caught off guard by Song Xiangning. Just as Song Xiangning was about to take revenge, there was a knock on the door, and a hoarse voice said: "Madam, someone from the old lady's side has come."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Rou exchanged a glance with Song Xiangning, noticing the confusion in her eyes. She then softly said to the outside, "I understand. Please have someone rest first, Granny Lanzhi. I'll be right there."

After the sound of Granny Lanzhi's footsteps faded into the distance, Song Xiangning spoke up, "When did you get this granny in your courtyard? Was she placed here by someone else?"

Instantly, Song Xiangning's mind began to conspiracies. Jiang Rou knew that she was doing this for her own good, so she smiled and slowly explained, "It wasn't someone else who put her in. A few days ago, Cui Tao and I went for a walk and met her in a secluded courtyard. Granny Lanzhi was originally a maid who took care of flowers and plants. Her residence had been in disrepair for many years, and her health was not very good. Since my courtyard was short of servants to sweep fallen leaves, I decided to transfer her here."

Song Xiangning's doubts were not yet dispelled when she heard Cui Tao say, "Miss Xiangning, don't worry. Young Master Biao has already sent people to investigate this person, and there is nothing wrong with him..."

Before she could finish speaking, Song Xiangning suddenly raised her voice and said, "Young Master!"

After saying that, he looked at Jiang Rou with a accusatory air: "Quickly tell the truth, how did you meet Xie Jingci, and is he really that kind?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Rou's gaze darted away, and her voice lacked confidence: "We...we just met like that. Young Master is kind-hearted, that's why he helped me."

Seeing that Song Xiangning was determined to get to the bottom of things, Jiang Rou immediately changed the subject: "Alright, it's nothing serious. The old lady is waiting, I need to hurry up and go."

After saying that, she pulled Cui Tao and hurriedly walked out, leaving Song Xiangning looking at Jiang Rou's "hurried" back with a suspicious expression. Her intuition told her that there must be something she didn't know.

Thinking of Jiang Rou's "shy" appearance just now, Song Xiangning suddenly realized that it must be Xie Jingci who took advantage of Jiang Rou's delicate, innocent and beautiful appearance to get close to her, all for his own shameful little scheme.

Song Xiangning instantly realized the truth. Thinking of Jiang Rou's appearance, she must be "deeply in love". If she rashly broke them up, it would probably backfire and attract attention.

Thinking of Xie Jingci's attractive face, Song Xiangning felt a struggle. His face was indeed a good match for Jiang Rou, but… but…

Song Xiangning slapped her forehead. What was she thinking? No matter how handsome he was, Xie Jingci was still a commoner, and... and her Rou Rou was a widow. What was she going to do?

Seeing her young mistress's ever-changing expression, Qian Yue asked with some concern, "Miss, what happened?"

Looking into the clear eyes of Qian Yue and her servant Jiang Rou, Song Xiangning suddenly felt the burden on her shoulders grow heavier.

Jiang Rou followed the maid who delivered the message all the way to Rongxi Hall. Along the way, Jiang Rou truly witnessed what it meant to have a clever and insightful mind. The same sentence could be spoken in a beautiful and eloquent way by someone else.

Upon entering Rongxi Hall, Jiang Rou confirmed that her perception along the way was not a delusion. These maids, who were usually arrogant and haughty, seemed exceptionally respectful to her today. Jiang Rou had always known that these servants were the best at reading people, and she guessed that they were following the attitude of their master.

As expected, upon hearing what Old Madam Xu said, Jiang Rou felt that she had found the crux of the problem, but she looked so shocked that she couldn't speak.

Seeing her thoughts written all over her face, Old Madam Xu was pleased. She took Jiang Rou's hand, her face even more kind than before: "Grandmother knows you are a good child. Your mother is now bedridden, and your sister-in-law..."

After saying that, she sighed and continued, "Your aunts are busy with their own courtyards, and your sisters have all spoken up for themselves. This old woman doesn't have the energy to manage the entire Marquis's mansion anymore. You are the most suitable person to take over the management of the household..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Rou hurriedly refused, saying, "Grandmother, you are being too kind to your granddaughter-in-law. I know my own limitations, and I absolutely cannot manage the household affairs..."

Grandma Xu seemed to have anticipated this scene. She shook her head helplessly and said, "Don't worry. If there's anything you don't understand, just ask me. Your grandmother will support you."

Jiang Rou still looked apprehensive. She was about to say something when Old Madam Xu interrupted her, "Alright, this matter is settled. Don't worry, your grandmother will support you."

Under Madam Xu's "loving" gaze, Jiang Rou nodded with difficulty. Seeing this, Madam Xu smiled even more lovingly and said gently, "That's a good child. What did I tell you, this child has always been filial."

The old nanny beside her nodded with a smile: "That's right, the second young mistress has always been filial to you, the old lady."

Listening to the two women, mistress and servant, praising her in unison, Jiang Rou lowered her head and pretended to be shy. But where no one could see, a mocking smile curled at the corner of her lips. The power to manage the household was something they had forced upon her; how things would unfold was no longer up to them.

She was unaware of how many times Su Xuruo had been plotted against by those "aunties" during her time managing the household. Whenever the old lady let out a word, those people would seize the opportunity to bite her.

A maidservant, her face beaming with joy, announced, "Madam, the young master has arrived."

Upon hearing this, Madam Xu's feigned loving expression was instantly replaced by genuine joy, and she said to the maid, "Quickly, let Jing Ci in."

After saying that, his smile widened: "This child really doesn't know how to cherish himself. He came all this way by himself. If he needs anything, he can just have a servant announce it."

The old woman, observing the situation, immediately said, "Young Master has always been filial to you, so naturally he wants to come and fulfill his filial duties to you."

Something she said struck a nerve with Madam Xu, making her burst into laughter.

Jiang Rou, who had just been intimate with her, was completely forgotten by her.

Just as Jiang Rou was about to leave, she saw Xie Jingci stride in, looking nothing like his usual elegant and refined self.

The moment he saw Jiang Rou, he seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and his whole body relaxed.

Noticing his gaze, Jiang Rou lowered her head uncomfortably, acting like a quail.