Chapter 24: The Heir Who Protects His Wife

Jiang Wenmian slapped the bed frame, deeply convinced: “Exactly! That old man is just unfair. If I had been adopted into the main branch back then, the entire Earl’s mansion would be mine. What’s spending this little bit of money?”

He had long been jealous that his elder brother could inherit the title.

He had repeatedly made a fuss in front of his parents, hoping to change the heir to the title.

But it was useless.

He wanted to scheme against his elder brother but didn’t have the ability.

He was a greedy and incompetent person.

“Then does Second Brother want to come to the main branch?” Jiang Rong asked with a smile.

Jiang Wenmian was helpless, “What’s the use of me wanting to, the old man is only partial to his eldest son!”

“I recently heard an interesting story. It is said that when Big Brother took the county examination, he swapped papers with someone else to pass…” Jiang Rong said softly.

Jiang Wenmian’s eyes widened instantly, “What did you say? Do you have any evidence?”

“The examination papers for every imperial examination are archived. Evidence, Second Brother, you need to investigate it yourself. I don’t know if it’s true or false, but if it’s true… a guilty person cannot inherit the title.” Jiang Rong said each word lightly, in an understated manner.

Jiang Wenmian, who was listening on the side, felt a surge of excitement in his heart, and a trace of doubt appeared in his eyes: “Why are you helping me?”

Of course, it’s because I want to see your brothers turn against each other and fight to the death.

Jiang Rong was not sure if the matter of swapping examination papers was true or false, she had only heard this rumor vaguely in her previous life.

But she was certain that when Jiang Wenxing discovered that his younger brother wanted to send him to prison, he would definitely strike first…

These two would definitely fight to the death.

She would never let the title that her father had exchanged his life for remain with these shameless villains.

“Because Big Brother offended me, I don’t want him to be my real brother.” Jiang Rong said lightly.

“Second Sister, don’t worry, you helped me. When I inherit the title, I will definitely treat you like my own sister!” Jiang Wenmian grinned.

Jiang Rong smiled cooperatively, “Then I’ll await Second Brother’s good news.”

…

In the front hall.

Jiang Wan picked up the brewed hot tea, walked gracefully in small steps, and stood in front of Xie Lingxi with a shy expression, offering the tea with both hands:

“Heir, please have some tea!”

As she said this, the cup of tea was about to be spilled on Xie Lingxi’s clothes.

She planned to take Xie Lingxi to change clothes.

During the time of changing clothes, with only a man and a woman, she would hug and embrace him, seducing Xie Lingxi.

Xie Lingxi was nothing but a dissolute young man, and he would definitely fall for it.

But at the moment the tea was spilled—

The jade-boned, gold-sprinkled folding fan in Xie Lingxi’s hand opened, and the tea was all blocked back, spilling right onto Jiang Wan’s hand.

“Ah!” The hot tea scalded her fair hand red and swollen like a pig’s trot.

Jiang Wan screamed, and tears fell.

“Wanwan!” Jiang Qingrong’s face changed instantly.

Xie Lingxi was the first to lose his temper. He closed the folding fan in his hand and slammed it heavily on the table with a bang:

“Clumsy, you don’t even know how to serve tea. You almost scalded this Heir, what crime should you be charged with?”

Jiang Wan was in pain and felt even more wronged hearing this. “Heir, please calm down. I… I was careless for a moment. Heir, you weren’t scalded, were you?”

“If the maids in the King’s mansion were as stupid as you, they would have been sold long ago.” Xie Lingxi snorted coldly, his face displeased. Finally, he looked at Jiang Qingrong and said neither warmly nor coldly:

“The Heir’s Consort is dignified and graceful, her demeanor is calm and composed, a model for young ladies. Since your daughter is the Heir’s Consort’s cousin, she should also be well-taught so as not to embarrass the Heir’s Consort.”

Jiang Wan’s face was twisted with anger.

He said she was not as good as a maid and also told her not to embarrass Jiang Rong…

This dissolute young man was too infuriating!

Jiang Qingrong’s face was awkward, and he nodded repeatedly, “The Heir is right. Wanwan, quickly withdraw.”