The young couple from the farm fights back

Chapter 160: Brainless Deputy General Cheng

That day, Jiang Li brought Yuan Niang and others to the gate of Jianglin Pavilion to welcome Liang's arrival.

"Lady Li."

"I'm coming!" Jiang Li walked forward with a smile and shook the hand that Liang extended.

Along with Liang came her two children, Cheng Jin and Cheng Yi, as well as a fifty-year-old couple carrying simple bags.

"How can I let Madam Li wait at the door? This is too estranged from me!" Liang joked with a smile.

Jiang Li smiled and said, "How could that be? Come in quickly."

Jiang Li greeted the newcomers, and his eyes were more focused on the elderly couple. The old man had an upright figure and indeed had the appearance of a decent scholar, while the woman had a kind and polite face and a humble attitude.

"This is Mr. Xiao, an elder of the Xiao family and the Prime Minister's most favored disciple."

After hearing Liang's introduction, Mr. Xiao bowed before Jiang Li could speak and said, "Old man, I greet Madam Li."

"Madam Min, greetings to Lady Li."

Jiang Li politely responded, "Mr. Xiao and Madam Min, there's no need to be polite. Please follow me into the hall and rest for a while."

Arriving in front of the hall, Cheng Jin and Cheng Yi politely saluted Jiang Li at their mother's signal.

Jiang Li took the two children's hands and said, "Good children, you must be tired from the boat ride."

Cheng Jin replied politely: "Not tired."

Cheng Yi was young and blinked timidly, not daring to shake his head or nod.

I like the little girl Jiang Li. I think when her sister Lan grows up, she will be as likable as sister Yi.

Yuan Niang brought people to serve hot tea to the guests. Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Min seemed a little reserved, but they were elders who had seen the world and were not at all dazzled by the luxurious hall in front of them.

"Mother Yuan, take the children to play with An Ge'er."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Jin first looked at his mother Liang. Following Liang's gesture, the brother and sister happily followed Yuan Niang out of the hall.

Liang had just been talking to Jiang Li. "Earlier, my head of the family learned that you, my lady, had agreed to our wish, so he specially sent people to Yizhou to bring Mr. Xiao and Madam Min here. He thought that since they are elders of the Xiao family, you would be relieved to have them settled on Changsheng Island."

"I should be the one thanking Vice Admiral Cheng and Mr. Xiao for their kindness."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Xiao stood up and bowed again: "My lady is so righteous. It is a favor from my Xiao family that Que'er has been protected by Madam Li."

"Sir, please don't be polite. We will have to trouble you to take care of our children in the future."

"Madam Li, your words are very sincere. I will definitely teach you everything I know."

Jiang Li smiled with satisfaction. She could see the fatigue in Mr. Xiao and Madam Min's eyes, so she said, "Mr. Xiao and Madam Min have been traveling all the way, so they must be tired. We've already had a place prepared for Mr. Xiao. How about you let him and Madam Min rest first? My class will be over in about an hour, so I can go and see the teacher then."

Upon hearing this, Mr. and Mrs. Xiao smiled at each other and gladly accepted Jiang Li's arrangement.

When he received the letter from Deputy General Cheng, knowing that Xiao Gong's grandson, Que Ge'er, was still alive, he was overwhelmed with emotion. He and his wife immediately packed their bags and followed Deputy General Cheng's men to Yanzhou.

Jiang Li asked Mr. Xiao and his wife, the head of the Mingqing family, to go and settle down. The pavilion arranged a residence for Mr. Xiao near the school. It was an independent courtyard and a small kitchen was specially arranged.

If Mr. and Mrs. Xiao are not used to the food in Jianglin Pavilion, they can cook their own meals in the yard to ensure that their children's husbands have no worries.

There were only two women, Jiang Li and Liang, left in the hall, so they couldn't help but chat about family matters.

Jiang Li learned that after that day, Madam Cheng and Da Xiaoniang were under house arrest, and she felt relieved for Liang.

Since ancient times, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has been the most difficult. Meeting a mother-in-law as calculating as Old Lady Cheng, Liang's life has been really difficult over the years.

Jiang Li looked at the boy playing in the yard and asked with a smile, "Has Brother Jin started learning, and has the family invited a teacher to come into the house?"

Mentioning this, Liang was helpless: "Even if I teach the child a few words in my free time, my wife, you know that my husband is a warrior and has no strong academic background."

Jiang Li could hear the subtext of Liang's words.

It’s just that: the child’s father is a reckless man who only uses his strength to catch the child.

"Jin'er is seven years old too. He should have his own ideas. Is he willing?" Jiang Li asked.

Liang smiled helplessly again, looking at the child in the yard, her heart filled with sorrow: "Jin'er has taken after me since he was young. I'm willing to let him learn martial arts, and I'm willing to let him learn calligraphy, but he's not as savvy as his brother in martial arts, and he can't please me."

"I'm not afraid of my wife laughing at me. I just hope that my child can grow up healthily in this troubled world and choose his own path in the future, whether to pursue a career in literature or martial arts."

When Jiang Li heard this, she felt really tired for Liang. Only someone with her personality could endure this. After thinking for a while, she said.

"Why don't you talk to the child? If the child wants to go to school, and you and Lieutenant General Cheng are willing to let the child stay on the island and study with Que Ge'er and the others."

Liang was surprised for a moment, then a hint of joy flashed in her eyes. She looked at Jiang Li in disbelief: "Really?"

She was very willing to do so. Liang came from a family of generals, so she naturally knew the hardships of being a warrior. Now she was married to a deputy general, so she would rather her child become a writer in the future.

"Of course I take it seriously, but you still need to consider it carefully. It would be best to respect the child's wishes, and it would also be best if Deputy General Cheng agrees."

Jiang Li didn't want his good intentions to disrupt other people's affairs.

"That's great, I'll talk to Brother Jin later. Even if it's the child's father, he'll definitely agree if he knows it's with you, Lady Li."

Jiang Li looked at Liang's disgusted look towards her man and found it funny. She lowered her head and took a sip of tea.

That night, Deputy General Cheng heard the news brought back by the lady, and as expected, he immediately nodded and agreed to send the child to school on Changsheng Island.

This is a good thing. In the future, in addition to the eldest lady, there will be Jing'er, who will have a closer relationship with Li Niangzi. Moreover, Que'er is also on the island, so Jing'er can take the opportunity to cultivate feelings with his cousin.

Now the rebel army is in full swing, and they might be able to fight their way out among the various warlords. When he pacifies the world one day, it will be easier for Que Ge'er to follow this path.

Deputy General Cheng rubbed his hands in delight, "What does Brother Jin say? Is he willing?"

Liang took a sip of her hot tea and nodded, "Jin'er has always been sensible. If he wants to go, it's better to be on Changsheng Island than to stay in this mansion all day."

"That's right." Deputy General Cheng was happily soaking his feet. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Why not let Kangge go with us? The two brothers can go together to look after each other."

Liang, who was originally in a good mood, felt as if a basin of cold water was poured over her head. She glanced at the man next to her with a complicated look.

Seeing that she didn't respond, Deputy General Cheng turned his head and blinked in confusion: "Madam, why are you looking at me like this?"

Liang really wanted to spit at him, but she suppressed the thought and said coldly, "Master, have you forgotten what happened to Kang Ge'er on the island last time?"

Deputy General Cheng: ..., he almost forgot!

However, that was just friction between the children. Besides, Kang Ge'er is now being raised in the eldest lady's courtyard. It is a good thing for the two children to go to school together. We can't favor one over the other.

"Master must have thought that I didn't want Kangge'er to go to Changsheng Island to study with me!" Liang still couldn't see through his little thoughts.

"It was Lady Li who personally suggested that Jin-er go to Changsheng Island and study with Que-er. Do you really think Lady Li doesn't mind what Kang-er did that day at Lady Li's residence?"

Deputy General Cheng: ..., is it that serious?