Transmigrated Little Farm Girl Bringing Great Fortune

Chapter 276 Meet the scumbag father

The mother and son were kind and filial all the way.

As we approached the city gate.

Mu Jiangyue and her son finally quieted down.

It was already evening.

Inside and outside the city, crowds still thronged and traffic flowed continuously.

The Sun brothers said goodbye and left when they reached the city gate, because the Sun family lived in the east of the city.

We take a different path from them.

The eastern part of the city was the most prosperous area of ​​the capital, lined with restaurants, shops, and taverns, including Yipinju.

Therefore, many merchants and traders gathered in the outer city on the east side of the city, and their residences were mostly interspersed among them.

The powerful and wealthy were mostly concentrated in the inner city, living adjacent to the imperial city and government offices.

The old residences of the Jiang and Lu families are also located in the inner city.

After listening to her mother's account, Jiang Miaomiao gained a general understanding of the capital city.

The center was the imperial city, and the closer a residence was to the center of power, the more likely it was inhabited by the powerful and wealthy.

Therefore, that land is extremely valuable, and you can't even buy it if you have money.

Ordinary civilians could only live in the outer city.

A large family like the Mu family owns more than one residence in the city; they probably received quite a few as gifts from the emperor and empress dowager.

My aunt also mentioned that they would be placed in one of the houses.

But her mother couldn't agree to live there; she insisted on buying her own house in the outer city.

There are, of course, many reasons.

Even if someone is willing to sell a house in the inner city, the land is incredibly valuable, and buying a large house is not cost-effective; it's too expensive.

The house and yard are too small; there's no place to grow vegetables, raise sheep and horses, or even raise ginger.

Of course, there is another crucial reason: although the emperor secretly pardoned the Lu family, he has not yet exonerated them.

The seized houses and properties have not yet been returned.

Lu Qingyao felt that the emperor wanted her father to play dumb to expose those with ulterior motives.

Therefore, it is not advisable to make the return of the Lu family women public for the time being.

Given their current status, living there would only cause trouble; why waste money on unnecessary expenses?

In the end, Jiang Yue helped them buy a house in the outer city, with a back garden, even if it was a bit far away.

My mother said that the house cost her three thousand taels of silver.

Jiang Miaomiao was quite looking forward to it; how big would a house worth three thousand taels of silver be in the capital?

Don't assume that houses in the outer city are cheaper; they are just as valuable.

The little girl was full of curiosity about the capital city, her new home, and her new family.

He lifted the carriage curtain even before he reached the city gate and looked around.

She was looking at passersby, and passersby were looking at her too.

Everyone exclaimed in amazement, "What a beautiful little girl!"

Her mother didn't stop her, letting her watch without restraint and play as she pleased.

Because in a few years, when she grows into a young woman.

We can't just look at it so recklessly anymore.

Although the capital city is dazzling, it is also strictly hierarchical and has many rules.

They were almost at the city gate.

Jiang Miaomiao, with her sharp eyes, noticed a middle-aged man standing in the crowd.

He was very handsome and had a charming demeanor; he stood out from the crowd.

As the carriage drew closer, Jiang Miaomiao felt the man looked increasingly familiar.

Getting closer.

She stared at the man without blinking.

The man's eyebrows and eyes resembled his second brother's by eight parts, his eldest brother's by three parts, and his uncle's by five parts.

There is only one person who looks so much like them and is so handsome.

Jiang Miaomiao's pupils dilated.

Could this guy be Jiang Yunze, the scumbag father?

Wasn't he going to divorce his wife? Why did he come to pick them up for the first time ever?

That's right, he was picking them up, because his eyes were fixed on his two older brothers on their tall horses ahead.

She hadn't expected to meet her legendary scumbag father as soon as she arrived in Beijing.

Jiang Yunze stood there with his servants, seemingly having been there for quite some time.

I gazed in the direction they came from.

If there's a carriage available but you don't ride in it, it's as if you're standing there on purpose.

Perhaps it's because he's the central figure in recent gossip, or perhaps it's because of his striking appearance.

Just by standing there, he attracted the attention of many people.

Just as Jiang Miaomiao was about to tell her mother, she saw Liu Yun ride up to their carriage. "Madam, that man at the city gate looks like Lord Jiang. He's probably here to pick you up. Do you think we should stop?"

"Ha! He actually has the nerve to show up here. Yao Yao, don't be fooled by his appearance." Mu Jiangyue peeked out, her face full of disdain.

"What? That bastard actually dared to come? I want to see what he looks like." Xiuxiu also moved closer to the chubby little girl.

"Sister, you know what, this scoundrel is actually quite handsome. No wonder you fell for him. If you beat him into a pig's head, he'd be even more handsome... haha..."

Lu Qingyao: ...

At that moment, the adult and two children, as if they had seen a gorilla, leaned out of the car window to look out.

Little Yan Cheng'an also came over and asked, "Miaomiao, is this your dad?"

Jiang Miaomiao shook her head, "No, I don't know him."

Although he was his mother's husband, he wasn't even qualified to be her adoptive father, so of course he wasn't.

She only has one godfather here.

Perhaps, she also has a biological father.

Yan Cheng'an seemed to understand something, "That's good, this person is definitely not my uncle Jun."

Isn't this kid's maternal uncle her godfather?

Jiang Miaomiao nodded reluctantly, "I think so too."

Even with a makeover, a godfather can be handsome, but in a different kind.

Lu Qingyao was amused by their words.

Thinking of Jiang Yunze's strange behavior, she looked at Jiang Yue, "A-Yue, has something happened in the city recently?"

Something's definitely fishy going on here. They've already made such a fuss, and they still came to pick me up in person.

Either she's dreaming, or Jiang Yunze has some serious illness.

Mu Jiangyue chuckled and recounted how she had carried a coffin to the Jiang family on the Ghost Festival.

She had always wanted to stand up for Yao Yao and teach Jiang Yunze a lesson.

But Yao Yao wouldn't allow it, afraid that she would get her hands dirty and cause trouble.

But this time they actually tried to kill her, which she couldn't tolerate. Whether it was Minister Qi or Qi Caiwei who wanted to harm Yao Yao and her child, it was all Jiang Yunze's fault in the end.

She wouldn't dare to cause trouble in the Qi family, but she could still do so in the Jiang family.

She said awkwardly, "This matter has caused quite a stir in the city. I heard that during the morning court session yesterday, the censors impeached Jiang Yunze and Minister Qi again. His Majesty was already worried about Prince Su's rebellion, and now he's even angrier. He directly deducted half a year's salary from them and also reprimanded the father-in-law and son-in-law."

Lu Qingyao was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this, "He wouldn't have to come all the way to pick us up, would he?"

Although such things may damage their official reputation, they are ultimately insignificant and do not fundamentally harm them.

You have to strike the snake where it hurts most.

Mu Jiangyue smiled and said, "That's because Jiang Yunze promised in front of the court officials that as long as his wife is willing to return to the Jiang family, he will open the door to welcome her. Whether he welcomes her or not is his business, but you really don't need to go back. As for the house, you can take it back on the day of the divorce. I've already kept the deed for you."

Lu Qingyao nodded with a smile, "Of course."

That place was no longer her home.

She scooped up her curious little girl and asked, "Miaomiao, do you want to go down and take a look?"

"Yes," Jiang Miaomiao nodded.

Wow! Is Mom taking her back to her scumbag father?

The carriage stopped.

Her mother led her ahead.

Eldest brother, second brother, Aunt Xiuxiu, Aunt Jiangyue, Yan Cheng'an, and a group of guards followed in a grand procession.

The people gathered around.

Everyone has a gossipy and curious heart.

The deeds of this dashing and debonair Lord Jiang became a frequent topic of conversation in teahouses and taverns during those four years.

Just a few days ago there were rumors that he had allowed his concubine to kill his wife and children, but now, in the blink of an eye, his beautiful wife and children are standing right in front of him.

It will definitely be even better than in the play.

Just then, Lord Jiang greeted her with a smile, and was about to take his wife's hand when he was forced back by a sharp blade.

Xiuxiu pointed her sword at Jiang Yunze, forcing him back five steps.

"Just stand there and talk, don't come any closer."

Jiang Yunze's lips twitched, but he managed to maintain a smile. "Qingyao, I've come to take you home. Come with me. We've prepared a feast to welcome you back. Mother misses the children too."

His gaze swept over the square-faced woman, his eyes turning slightly cold.

Finally, his gaze fell upon his wife and children, scrutinizing the woman before him.

Without makeup or hairpins, her clean and neat attire made her appear even more radiant.

There are traces of her pre-marital life.

But he didn't like Qingyao like that.

He liked Qingyao, who was very dignified and proper as the mistress of the house, both in her clothing and her manners.

Lu Qingyao remained silent, watching his performance quietly.

The Jiang brothers, Jiang Zifeng and Jiang Ziyan, remained silent, their hearts sinking as they looked at their father's hypocritical smile.

Jiang Yunze continued to persuade her, "Qingyao, come back with me. Can you bear to let the children wander outside?"

They're both surnamed Jiang, so even if they divorce, the child can't possibly go with a divorced woman.

Looking at his hypocritical face, Lu Qingyao felt inexplicably disgusted and just wanted to leave as soon as possible.

"Ask the children if they want to go back with you?"

Jiang Yunze's gaze fell on his two sons.

The young man was full of vigor and spirit.

It must be said that Qingyao taught them very well; they all passed the imperial examination at a young age and became scholars, truly fine sons of the Jiang family.

He reached out his hand, "Feng'er, Yan'er, don't just stand there, come back with your father."

Jiang Zifeng shook her head, "No, we'll listen to Mother. Wherever Mother goes, we'll go."

Jiang Ziyan looked aggrieved. "Father, didn't you want to divorce your wife? You even allowed the Qi family to send people to kill us. If we go back with you, will we even survive?"

It seems the rumors were true; children's words can't be false.

The onlookers felt it was worth it, as they got a juicy piece of gossip.

Jiang Yunze's face stiffened, and he hurriedly explained, "No, absolutely not. Father really doesn't know anything about your assassination attempt."

After all, he was his own flesh and blood, and no matter how disobedient and unfilial his son was, he didn't want to be resented by him.

But the child's voice had a fiery edge.

Well, it's understandable to feel angry after all these things have happened.

We can make up for it slowly in the future.

Jiang Ziyan said, "Then ask your sister if she's willing to go back with you?"

Jiang Yunze lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on the little girl's face beside his wife.

When their eyes met, he paused slightly.

What a beautiful young girl, especially her phoenix eyes, so bright and expressive, as if they could speak.

Jin'er and A'shu were already very beautiful, but compared to the little girl in front of them, they paled in comparison.

Is this really his daughter?

With such looks, she'll surely be a stunning beauty when she grows up.

He remembered that Qingyao gave the child the nickname Miaomiao.

"Miaomiao, come here, let Daddy see you." Jiang Yunze unconsciously squatted down and reached out his hand to the little girl.

Jiang Miaomiao gripped her mother's hand, shrank back, and shook her head like a rattle drum, "No, you're not my father, I don't know you."

Want to be a cheap dad? Dream on.

Jiang Yunze was somewhat embarrassed.

Although he didn't have any feelings for the child, he was still his son, and besides, the little guy was really adorable.

It makes you want to get closer.

However, this little guy is a bit too feisty.

Fine, I'll take him back and train him properly later.

He stepped forward and said, "Miaomiao, I am your father. If you don't believe me, ask your mother."

Jiang Miaomiao pouted, looking both cute and fierce, "Hmph, I've never seen you before, how dare you call yourself my father? You gave birth to me but didn't raise me, so you can't be called a father."

Jiang Yunze: ...

Such a young child, already so quick-witted; what will he be like when he grows up?

Then I heard people around me starting to whisper.

"It is a strange thing that there are children in this world who do not recognize their fathers."

"It seems Lord Jiang doesn't care about his children at all, leaving his wife and children in Jiangzhou for so many years."

"Everyone says he favored his concubine over his wife, and even kept a mistress."

"Absolutely, the children are all afraid of him and don't recognize him anymore. It's a tragedy..."

Jiang Yunze's smile vanished instantly.

He came to take his wife and children back and dispel the rumors, not to be criticized here.

As for the rest, we'll talk about it after this storm passes.

He stood up and continued to shamelessly persuade her, "Qingyao, the children are still young. If you take them and don't go home, where else can you go? It's not good to bring your family along and bother other people's homes."

Jiang Yunze glanced at Mu Jiangyue.

He knew Qingyao's personality; even with her closest sisters, she wouldn't trouble others.

Given her current situation, she has nowhere else to turn but to stay in an inn.

Her former relatives and friends now avoid her like the plague.

Lu Qingyao was speechless and directly exposed his mask, "Jiang Yunze, our marriage is over. Didn't you want to divorce me a few days ago? Why pretend to be so affectionate and for my own good? It only makes me think you are hypocritical and pretentious. There's no need for any more nonsense. I just want a divorce agreement. Get ready, and I will come to pick it up in three days."

If she was blinded by her own emotions before, and deceived by Jiang Yunze's sweet words, she couldn't see through him.

But now, I can actually see right through him.

I don't want to waste any more words on him.

The children are waiting to go back for dinner.

"As for where to place them, you don't need to worry about that."

Jiang Yunze chuckled, "Fine, you can have a divorce if you want, but the child has to stay."

"No, we won't go back with you." Jiang Zifeng drew his sword and stood in front of his mother.

Jiang Ziyan shook his head.

"No, I don't want to leave Mother... Waaah..." Jiang Miaomiao pinched herself hard and burst into tears, crying very sadly. She felt that her acting skills were becoming more and more superb.

The power of public opinion should not be underestimated; he can't just snatch the child, can he?

Lu Qingyao quickly picked up her daughter and comforted her, then looked at Jiang Yunze and said, "See? They don't want to go back with you. You should leave and stop blocking the way."

Jiang Yunze was speechless, his face turned green with anger, and he clenched his back teeth tightly.

It wasn't appropriate to say anything in front of everyone, and looking at the dark mass of people behind Lu Qingyao, who looked like bandits and thugs, it was also impossible to rob her by force.

We could only watch them leave.

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