The Second Branch of the Jiang Family

Wu Cui Rou smashed a pile of porcelain on the ground, and the flowers on the table were cruelly trimmed beyond recognition.

Zhao Mama stood by, already accustomed to it.

After the Second Madame finished venting her anger, she quickly summoned a maid to clean everything up.

“If it’s left in such a place, it can still be found. That girl really has a tough life.”

Zhao Mama brewed tea and said, “Madam, don’t rush. The Duke is still strong, so we must keep calm.”

Wu Cui Rou nodded, finally calming down. “I was too anxious.”

Among the Jiang family’s eldest sons, only the oldest was successful; the others were neither skilled in literature nor in the military.

The Duke of the state still refused to establish an heir because of the eldest son from the first branch.

As long as something happens to the first branch’s eldest son, when the time is right, the Duke’s estate will eventually belong to the second branch.

Wu Cui Rou picked up the tea bowl and took a sip.

“By the way, how are things prepared on that side?”

Zhao Mama replied, “It has been prepared according to the Second Master’s instructions.”

“Good.” Now, she would see how the first branch would recover.

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The First Branch of the Jiang Family

Jiang Yuanxi woke up after a nap, had some milk, and felt full of energy.

She looked around here and there, gazing at her beautiful mother.

[Another day obsessed with her mother’s beauty.]

Having been praised by her daughter so many times, Mrs.Chen felt at least two years younger.

Spring Branch pushed open the door and brought in some chicken soup.

“Madam, the little kitchen just made this chicken soup. Since you’ve just given birth, it’s the perfect time to replenish your strength.”

The creamy white chicken soup with green onions floating on top looked especially tempting.

Just as Chen Shi was about to drink it, the little one on the bed began to stir.

[It smells so good, chicken soup! Wow, it has meat, hurry up and eat, why are you looking at me?]

Unfortunately, she was still a baby and couldn’t eat meat, only drinking milk.

Chen Shi laughed quietly, ignoring her daughter’s wide-eyed stare, and used a cloth to wipe away the drool at the corner of her daughter’s mouth.

Jiang Yuanxi sniffed the aroma of the soup and began imagining a grand feast.

[Big pork feet, roasted chicken, fried chicken, bubble chicken, haha, all of it is mine.]

Chen Shi smiled gently, thinking her daughter was a little food lover.

At that moment, Another maid came in holding something.

“Madam, the Second Madam sent over some items.”

They were fabrics and hairpins with earrings.

Chen Shi glanced at them, a faint smile appeared on her face, and she instructed that the items be stored properly.

The second branch?

Jiang Yuanxi suddenly remembered that tomorrow was the day the second branch would frame the first branch.

[Oh no!]

Chen Shi suddenly choked on the soup and began coughing non-stop.

Jiang Fengyuan came in and quickly walked to her side.

“Madam, take it slow.”

He wrapped his large hand around her slender waist and gently patted her back with the other hand.

Chen Shi waved him off, signaling that she was fine.

[Mom and Dad have such a good relationship. It’s a pity that tonight, the second branch of the Jiang family is going to take action.]

Speaking of this, Jiang Yuanxi felt deep hatred.

Who would have thought that the Duke of the state would favor his illegitimate son, completely ignoring his legitimate son, Jiang Fengyuan, wishing that he would die outside.

Fortunately, Jiang Fengyuan was strong and, with his own courage, managed to establish himself on the battlefield.

[My parents are so miserable. After my mother lost me, she was never the same and died in sorrow. My father went to the battlefield and was struck by a hidden arrow from his own people. He didn’t even know how he died.]

“Ah-choo.” Chen Shi choked again.

[Ah, Mom is coughing, why isn’t my dad behaving?]

Chen Shi’s cough grew worse, and she glared at the person beside her.

Jiang Fengyuan awkwardly withdrew his left hand, placed it near his mouth, and coughed lightly.

He had been listening carefully earlier but had forgotten in the moment.

Jiang Yuanxi continued to remember.

[The second branch is jealous of Dad, so they placed the Duke’s private seal in Dad’s study. Tonight, they plan to bring the Duke here.]

[When the Duke finds his private seal here, he’ll be furious and will punish Dad. My dad is so miserable.]

[He never had a father’s love, no mother’s care, the second branch was always watching, and they raised several rebellious children.]

[So tragic!]

After saying all this, even the tough Jiang Fengyuan couldn’t hold back his tears.

His daughter had spoken straight to his heart.

For all these years, as the Duke’s legitimate son, he had never been loved by his biological father.

The only good thing his father had done for him was to marry Xinniao to him.

[After this beating, my father suffered severe internal injuries, and this would later be the direct cause of him being struck by a hidden arrow on the battlefield.]

[How should I remind my parents? That private seal was placed in my father’s document on his desk… it’s so troublesome.]

This feeling of helplessness was really frustrating.

Jiang Yuanxi scratched her head, and in her distress, accidentally pulled out some of her fine hair.

It hurt so much she cried loudly.

At the same time, Chen Shi, hearing the news, was just as anxious.

Her beautiful eyes turned, and she said, “The general hasn’t been to his study for a long time. Today the weather is just right. Why don’t I send someone to air out the books and clean up?”

Jiang Fengyuan nodded immediately, “Right, I’ll go put the important things away first, and Xinniao can then send someone to clean later.”

For soldiers, the study was an important place, so it couldn’t be treated carelessly.

[It’s clear they are my true parents.]

Jiang Yuanxi was excited; it seemed they were going to do a big cleaning.

This way, that private seal would definitely be found.

[Dad and Mom are really in my heart. If I were them, I would put the private seal back in the second branch’s place.]

[Hehe, then we’ll search the second branch and catch them off guard.]

Jiang Fengyuan almost clapped in excitement.

His daughter was so clever; she must have taken after him.

But he still had to maintain a calm demeanor.

Such little matters, only he needed to know. There was no need to make Xinniao worry.

Jiang Yuanxi continued.

[If I could talk, I would never let my parents suffer this kind of injustice. I just need to grow up. These people should clean their necks because they will be waiting.]

The couple, upon hearing this, felt warmth in their hearts.

It’s said that a daughter is a little cotton-padded jacket, while a son is a stinky sock. It really wasn’t wrong.

Jiang Fengyuan lovingly kissed his daughter, even more determined to protect his family.

After he left, Chen Shi immediately sent someone to search Jiang Fengyuan’s study, but they didn’t find the private seal her daughter had mentioned.

But seeing how firmly her daughter had spoken, Chen Shi chose to believe it.

While Jiang Yuanxi was sleeping, she called Jiang Fengyuan to the outer room.

“Xinniao, it’s cold outside, and you’ve just given birth. How can you leave the inner room?”

Jiang Fengyuan, heart aching for Chen Shi’s health, said.

Chen Shi looked seriously at him.

“General, I need to tell you something.”

Seeing her serious expression, Jiang Fengyuan quickly went through everything he had done recently in his mind.

He hadn’t done anything to upset his wife, except for beating Yuan Cheng, who couldn’t get out of bed.

Did that little brat secretly complain to his wife?

Jiang Fengyuan felt uneasy.

Seeing him in a daze, Chen Shi gently cupped his face with both hands.

“General, I can hear Yuanxi’s thoughts.”

Jiang Fengyuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Wait.

“Can you hear them too?”

Chen Shi looked uncertainly, “Can you hear them too?”

Jiang Fengyuan nodded.

So they weren’t the only ones able to hear their daughter. Chen Shi felt a bit disappointed.

“General, I’m sure you’ve heard that the second branch will take action today. I sent people to your study, but we didn’t find the Duke’s private seal.”

If the second branch succeeded, the general would inevitably suffer.

Thinking of what Yuanxi had said, Chen Shi could never joke about her husband’s safety.

Seeing how worried she was, Jiang Fengyuan felt guilty.

Xinniao had suffered with him.

He pulled her into his arms. “Don’t worry, I’ve already made arrangements.”

And he was also going to seek justice from the second branch.

Just waiting for the mouse to take the bait.