Beside the Old Jiang Madame, Du Juan looked at Jiang Ruan and the others in astonishment. Cai Que said softly, "Old Madame, Eldest Miss is here."
The Old Jiang Madame remained motionless, her eyes still closed. Lu Zhu was a little uneasy, but Jiang Ruan did not express anything and remained standing in the same place. Cai Que and Du Juan both stood quietly to one side. They did not speak, nor did they greet Jiang Ruan. Instead, they allowed Jiang Ruan to be ignored.
Jiang Ruan's gaze was dull, and she quietly sized up the Old Madame. The Old Jiang Madame was somewhat different from what she remembered. At first, she had thought that the Old Jiang Madame was nothing more than an old-fashioned and harsh grandmother. Now, looking at her, there was not a single part of her body that was not rich and glorious. Her demeanor was serene, and there was a natural sharpness between her brows. Evidently, this woman who was chanting Buddhist scriptures was not as indifferent to everything as the Buddhist scriptures in her hands said.
Time passed quietly, and the room was so quiet that even the sound of a pin dropping on the floor could be heard clearly. After an unknown amount of time, the old woman on the couch slowly opened her eyes and looked towards Jiang Ruan.
Jiang Ruan returned the gaze with a serene expression, standing ramrod straight and respectful. The Old Jiang Madame narrowed her eyes and said indifferently, "Why didn't you call me when you came? What are you doing standing there like a rock? "
"When I came in, I saw zumu meditating. When meditating, one must be single-minded, otherwise one's heart is not sincere. Jiang Ruan did not dare to disturb zumu." Jiang Ruan smiled and said, "But I still disturbed you."
The Old Jiang Madame leaned to the side, and Du Juan hurriedly served hot tea. The Old Jiang Madame took the tea and took a sip, then tilted her head to look at Jiang Ruan and said, "You are a patient person."
"Compared to zumu, I am far inferior." Jiang Ruan humbly said, "Yesterday, I returned to the fu in a hurry and did not come to see zumu. It is Jiang Ruan's fault."
The Old Jiang Madame said indifferently, "The matter of you returning to the fu has caused an uproar in the capital. Yesterday, you must have been tired from dealing with it, so it was right that I did not come."
The tone of these words was unclear, and the Old Madame's attitude was unclear. Jiang Ruan thought for a moment and said, "No matter what, zumu is still zumu, you are still the Old Madame of the Jiang fu, and Jiang Ruan's relative."
Not having expected Jiang Ruan to say this, the Old Jiang Madame was slightly surprised. Lowering her head, she took a sip of tea and said, "I have not seen you for a few years. Come forward, let me see you more clearly."
Jiang Ruan obeyed and stepped forward. Cai Que and Du Juan stood to one side, and their gazes also began to size up Jiang Ruan. The two of them had served Madame Dowager personally and knew her temperament. They knew what would happen today, but they did not expect it to be like this. There was no disgust or vulgarity. On the contrary, she was extremely calm. Her attitude was natural and unrestrained, without the slightest bit of timidity.
He then looked at the girl who had walked a few steps forward. Her body was delicate and her back was perfectly straight. The sunlight shone on her bright and clean face, making her skin look even more white like jade. Her eyebrows were filled with affection, and a pair of watery eyes revealed a faint smile. There was a kind of gentle and firm feeling in them. Most importantly, as she stood in the room, she did not have the slightest trace of timidity and inexperience that a young girl should have. There was only a kind of settled steadiness, which made her bright and beautiful appearance appear noble and elegant.
Cai Que and Du Juan looked at each other and saw the astonishment in each other's eyes. This Eldest Miss had gone to the countryside to stay in the manor for a few years. How did she become so different? She seemed like a noble who had been carefully raised in the palace.
Not only Du Juan and Cai Que, but the Old Jiang Madame's gaze also became sluggish. Her sharp gaze bore down on Jiang Ruan, but Jiang Ruan's expression did not change in the slightest. She continued to smile faintly as she looked at the Old Jiang Madame. The Old Jiang Madame moved her eyes away and said faintly, "Older by a few years, more matured." Her expression was cold and indifferent as she suppressed the trace of astonishment in the bottom of her heart. She had lived for most of her life and could be considered to have an accurate judgment of people. The Jiang Ruan of today was like a completely different person from the past. Just that calmness alone was enough to cause Jiang Su Su to lose a great victory. However, she did not know what kind of opportunities Jiang Ruan had encountered in the manor. At such a young age, her aura already had a compelling momentum.
"I'm afraid you didn't come here today just to see your grandmother, right? Is there something else?" the Old Madame asked. Earlier, before Jiang Ruan had arrived, a servant girl had already come to inform her of what had happened at the gates of Yan Hua Yuan. Jiang Ruan had proposed to look for her to resolve this matter. The Old Jiang Madame was also very astonished, but immediately understood in her heart that this eldest girl had never been able to gain Jiang Quan's favor, and her stepmother was also not a kind person. If she wanted to rely on her maternal grandmother, this could only be the only way out. However, if she wanted to curry favor with her so that she could help Zhou momo, she would not be willing.
Before Jiang Ruan could open her mouth, she heard a maidservant report from outside, "Furen has arrived." Immediately after, a clear and melodious voice rang out, "Zumu!"
Jiang Ruan did not turn her head, only to see a figure dressed in white running past her. The figure climbed up to the Old Jiang Madame's couch in a familiar manner and snuggled up to her side like a kitten, happily saying, "Zumu, look, I have brought your favorite almond cake." Finished speaking, as if presenting a treasure, the figure placed the straw basket in his hands on the table.
"Su niang, look at you, what are you going to do if you disturb grandmother?" Xia Yan's voice sounded from behind her.
Jiang Su Su pursed her lips, "What does it matter, grandmother will not blame me."
"Pihou." The Old Jiang Madame reprimanded her, but a smile appeared on her face, "You do not know the rules, in the future, when you marry, won't people laugh their heads off?"
"What is grandmother saying?" Jiang Su Su blushed and turned her head as if she had just discovered Jiang Ruan. She exclaimed in surprise, "Da Jiejie is also here."
Jiang Ruan smiled and nodded.
Jiang Su Su looked at the Old Jiang Madame, and then looked at Jiang Ruan. Suddenly, she said, "Zumu, did you and Da Jiejie whisper something behind Su Su's back? Su Su also wants to listen. Da Jiejie, what did you two do just now? " She blinked her eyes, which were as hazy as clouds and mist, full of intelligence and affection. Her captivating red mole was like a small flower, and her posture was innocent and pure, as if she was a fairy that had fallen into the mortal world.
The Old Jiang Madame did not speak, and only faintly cast her gaze towards Jiang Ruan.
Cai Que glanced at Jiang Ruan with some worry. This room was bustling, but Eldest Miss seemed to be alone. It was cold and cheerless, and there was not even anyone who could help or say a word.
Xia Yan smiled, "Su niang, don't talk nonsense, your Da Jiejie …"
Without waiting for her to finish speaking, Jiang Ruan sighed softly, and her voice was light and gentle as she slowly said, "Su niang is wrong. Today, I have only come to see grandmother. Su niang, you also know that I have stayed in the rural residence for a whole five years, and it has also been five years since I and grandmother have seen each other. Buddhist scriptures stress on perfection, and I feel that nothing in the world is more perfect than a family reunion. I am not like you, Su niang, who can enjoy this kind of perfection at all times. For me, meeting today is the most perfect moment in these five years. I have not whispered anything to grandmother, I … just wanted to see my relatives. "
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