In my past life, I was buried alive! Reborn, I'll overturn the capital.

Chapter 20 Daydreaming

Just as Jiang Qingyue had guessed, Jiang Chuchu returned home and ran to her family crying and complaining.

“Mother, Second Brother, why can’t my sister tolerate me? I’ve made up my mind to get along with her, but not only does she want to kick me out of the courtyard, she’s also spreading rumors that I instructed Luo Yun to scare her and prevent the servants from serving her, otherwise she would be kicked out of the Prime Minister’s residence.”

Yes, I did kick out a few servants because they were gossiping behind my back, saying bad things about Father and Mother. I was just angry for a moment. Why did you let them spread rumors that I was the one who did it?

Now, some of the wealthy young ladies I was supposed to date have all stopped seeing me, saying I'm not good enough for them. Does this mean if I apologize to my sister, she'll forgive me?

Jiang Chuchu spoke while sobbing, her words half-truths and half-lies, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

Jiang Luoyu didn't expect Jiang Qingyue to be so unreasonable. "You did nothing wrong. You wait, your second brother will definitely give you an explanation!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Luoyun kept his eyes down and pretended to be oblivious. After what had happened, he dared not provoke Jiang Qingyue again and could only play dumb.

Jiang Luoyu patted Jiang Chuchu's head reassuringly, then went directly to settle accounts with Jiang Qingyue. Jiang Luoyun, unsure how to deal with Jiang Chuchu, also took the opportunity to slip away.

Watching the departing figures of Jiang Luoyu and Jiang Luoyun, Jiang Chuchu slightly curled the corners of her lips, then turned her head and looked at Madam Lu with a wronged expression.

"Mother, what should we do?" Jiang Chuchu had been thwarted by Jiang Qingyue several times and was at a loss for what to do, because Jiang Qingyue always managed to turn the tables on her and even end up getting burned herself.

Madam Lu never expected that Jiang Qingyue would become so difficult to deal with after being sent away for a period of time.

Now, Jiang Qingyue has not only made Jiang Chuchu lose face, but has also set her sights on Jiang Chuchu's courtyard. Even if it was left to her by her mother, she is now in charge of the household and Jiang Qingyue cannot act recklessly.

Because she couldn't have children, she had devoted all her attention to Jiang Chuchu for so many years. She absolutely couldn't fail. The only young lady in this family could only be Jiang Chuchu; otherwise, she would become the biggest joke.

After a moment of contemplation, Lu said, "Don't panic, we can start with that painting."

"What Mother means is..."

"Didn't your second cousin give you a painting by Master Xue? Let's hold a painting appreciation event and invite all the major aristocratic families. Let's also try to get Master Xue to attend. Maybe he'll be willing to come because of the painting and the Prime Minister's reputation?"

"When the time comes, prepare a painting carefully. If you can get Master Xue to take you as his apprentice, you'll have plenty of people to associate with you." Madam Lu was unhurried; she had plenty of ways to do it.

Sure enough, after hearing what Madam Lu said, Jiang Chuchu's eyes lit up. "Okay, I'll listen to Mother. It's a good thing you're here, otherwise Chuchu wouldn't know what to do." Jiang Chuchu hugged Madam Lu's arm and acted coquettishly, the two of them just like a biological mother and daughter.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Jiang Luoyu also arrived at Jiang Qingyue's courtyard in a menacing manner.

Seeing Jiang Qingyue leisurely petting the little black cat, Jiang Luoyu frowned in displeasure, "You actually have the leisure to tease this unlucky thing here!"

Jiang Qingyue continued to stroke the soft fur of the little black cat. In her hands, the little black cat squinted its eyes in enjoyment and made comfortable purring sounds.

This little black cat was none other than the cat that had once startled everyone. Later, Jiang Qingyue adopted it, after all, this cat had been a great help to her.

Jiang Qingyue didn't even raise her head. "Second cousin, what makes you say that? Shouldn't I be here? Or do you also think that I should stay in the courtyard that Jiang Chuchu is occupying? It turns out that second cousin is a reasonable person after all."

Jiang Qingyue's words were full of sarcasm. Of course she knew why Jiang Luoyu had come, but she just wanted to annoy Jiang Luoyu.

"What nonsense are you spouting? You know what you've done."

"What did I do? I don't know! Why don't you tell me, second cousin?" Jiang Qingyue finally looked up and blinked innocently.

Jiang Luoyu was shocked that Jiang Qingyue wouldn't even admit her mistakes now. "Stop playing dumb. Why did you encourage those noble ladies to stay away from Chuchu? She's already made such a big concession, what more do you want? Do you know how heartbroken she is right now?"

"Did she say that to you? Don't you know why those noble ladies distanced themselves from her? Isn't it because of her false identity, which she usurped? Isn't it because she took her anger out on innocent servants?"

You never question right or wrong; as long as Jiang Chuchu cries, everyone is wrong. Jiang Luoyu, I'm tired. I don't want to argue with you anymore over these baseless accusations, and please stop bothering me.

Jiang Qingyue no longer wanted to waste her time arguing with these brainless people.

"Qingyue, you're exaggerating. Why make such a fuss?" Jiang Luoyu shook her head helplessly. "We're not trying to criticize you, but Chuchu's reputation has already been damaged because of her identity. Now, these rumors are making things even worse. She's so heartbroken, yet she still thinks of you in every way. Why can't you think of her too? You're both women, why can't you be more understanding of her?"

"Ha." Jiang Qingyue couldn't help but sneer. "Understanding? When I was at my lowest and most heartbroken, did you ever show me any understanding?"

"I..." Jiang Luoyu was speechless for a moment, "If you had been more obedient, things wouldn't have come to this..."

"Alright." Jiang Qingyue interrupted Jiang Luoyu. "I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you. Did you come here today just to yell at me and vent your anger for Jiang Chuchu? Well, you've achieved your goal, you can leave now."

Jiang Qingyue directly ordered them to leave.

"Why do you always think so negatively of people? I just want to help you solve your problems." Jiang Luoyu shook her head helplessly. "You're really hurting my second brother's feelings."

"Alright, stop pretending." Jiang Qingyue was disgusted by Jiang Luoyu and wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible. "Just tell me what you want me to do? Apologize to Jiang Chuchu? That's impossible. Forget about it."

Jiang Luoyu sighed deeply. "Look at you, I haven't even said anything yet, and you're already reacting so strongly. I don't mean to force you to apologize to her, but Chu Chu has been wronged, and the problem needs to be resolved."

"So how do you want to resolve this?" Jiang Qingyue looked at Jiang Luoyu with a calm expression. She wanted to know how Jiang Luoyu intended to resolve the problem between them.

"It's very simple. As long as you step forward and say that all of this is a baseless rumor, a deliberate attempt to slander someone, and that you and Chuchu have a very good relationship, you won't need to apologize, and Chuchu's reputation can be salvaged. It's a win-win situation, isn't it great!"

Jiang Qingyue glanced at Jiang Luoyu with a cold smile, her eyes full of disdain and mockery. "In broad daylight, you're having a good dream."