Chapter 16.2 - Younger Brother (1/2)

It was the blistering summertime, yet inside the Jiang residence, there was not a bit of heat. Admittedly, it was due to the many plants and trees in the courtyard. At the same time, another unavoidable contribution was the ice cubes in the basement. Moreover, “Wan Feng” hall was somewhat cooler compared to outside the Jiang residence. As soon as one stepped inside, they would only feel as if they were in the third or fourth month. The temperature was just right, very comfortable.

There were many people sitting inside the hall at this time. Seeing Jiang Li come in, all the people got up from their seats, except for the person sitting on a soft seat at the very center.

“Mother, Li-er had returned.” Jiang Yuan Bai faced the person sitting on the seat and cupped his hands in greeting.

The person sitting soon opened her mouth, and she spoke in a calm voice, neither anger or joy could be heard: “It’s good that you’ve returned. Second girl, come forward and let me look at you.”

In accordance to her words, Jiang Li stepped forward and slowly raised her head.

The age of the old madam on the seat seemed to be past 70 years old. Her head was full of grey hair, but not one hair was out of place and it was combed meticulously into a bun at the back of her head, looking very clean. She was wearing a light and loose green silk gown with a row of jade green buttons which added a bit of a luxurious impression. A face full of wrinkles, somewhat aged, but those pair of eyes was very deep and imposing.

This was a very quick-witted old madam. Even though she was at an advanced age, she still paid attention to her attire. Probably, she was strict towards herself as well as towards others. She didn’t seem to be too affectionate, yet sufficiently took the burden of carrying an official residence. An intelligent and courageous madam.

Thinking of it, Old Master Jiang passed away early. Before 40, Old Madam Jiang had already become a widow. It must had not been easy for the old madam to raise the chief assistant by herself.。

Jiang Li had already heard from Tong’er that the temperament of this Old Madam Jiang was harsh, yet she handled affairs with fairness. After Ye Zhen Zhen passed away and Ji Shuran entered the door, Old Madam Jiang had never neglected Jiang Li. It was only after Jiang Li caused Ji Shuran to miscarry and lost the Jiang family’s di grandson that Old Madam Jiang became disappointed with her. When Jiang Li was sent to Mount Qingcheng, Old Madam Jiang didn’t say any words to obstruct.

In short, the current Jiang Li and Old Madam Jiang’s grandmother and granddaughter relationship could be said as thin and almost non existent.

Right at this time, suddenly the sound of messy footsteps could be heard from outside, along with a child’s young and tender shout: “Mother, grandmother!”

Jiang Li turned around and from the door, a female servant walked in. In her hands, she was holding a child wearing a small vest with golden threads, around five or six years old. He could be regarded as bright and adorable.