Chapter 176: Grandmother

Paying respects to the Princess Consort. The gatekeeper was about to bow.

Jiang Yunchu glanced at him lightly, "Since we're family, let's skip it."

"Thank you, Princess Consort." The young servant smiled and quickly had the younger person nearby go inside to report.

He then led the person to the reception parlor.

When Jiang Yunchu arrived, the Grand Madam and Second Madame of Kang Fu were already there; upon seeing her approach, they immediately went to meet her.

Paying respects...

No need.

Before the two could finish speaking, Jiang Yunchu hurriedly said, "As family, there's no need for such formality, elder aunt and second aunt."

"I came in a hurry, didn't send a notice, and have troubled you."

The Grand Madam quickly smiled, "What are you saying?"

"Family coming home, what notice is needed!"

The Second Madame nodded in agreement, "Yun chu, I still need to thank you for making my little rascals behave."

Thinking about the children's changes, she was genuinely happy.

Especially Zhi Xia, who used to refuse to submit to anyone, now is genuinely convinced.

All he talks about is what the Dean says...

Thinking of that child's proud appearance, she couldn't help wanting to laugh.

"It's not my merit; they were naturally good."

Although they are a bit mischievous and somewhat willful, these children have good foundations, a clear sense of right and wrong; before they just didn't understand, before no one guided them.

Now with someone guiding them, they can progress quickly.

"Yun chu, the earlier matter is my fault." The Grand Madam felt a bit embarrassed; in fact, she had wanted to apologize for a long time.

She just delayed until today.

Jiang Yunchu raised her brows, "Why do you say that, elder aunt?"

"Before, it was my lack of trust..."

Before the Grand Madam could finish, Jiang Yunchu stopped her.

"... Before, trust would be the strange thing!"

Saying this, she herself couldn't help laughing; her previous ability and strength had already given Kang Fu a deep-rooted notion.

For the Grand Madam to agree to send someone over to help her is already a great favor.

Although things have changed, being angry is hard to say.

And there's no right or wrong between them.

The elder aunt saw Jiang Yunchu's appearance and couldn't help smiling, "I was narrow-minded."

"I heard my obedient granddaughter has come? Quickly let my grandmother see, my little Yun chu."

Jiang Yunchu was about to reply when she heard an elderly voice from outside; she quickly stood up and went out to meet them.

Upon seeing the Old Lady with a head of white hair, her back slightly bent, supported by someone, hurrying over, her eyes felt sore.

Original host!

Look, how happy you are, with so many people caring for you, thinking of you.

Only you yourself, wallowing in self-pity.

"Grandmother." Jiang Yunchu's voice trembled, but her steps forward were unusually firm.

She had never come to Kang Fu; one reason was being busy, another was that she had already met everyone she needed to, except the grandmother.

Whenever the children went on monthly leave, she would have someone bring some things.

But...

When she saw the grandmother, she realized she had done far too little.

"Ah! My little Yun chu has suffered!" The grandmother looked at the maiden before her, pulling her hand, unwilling to let go.

Those eyes just stared at her, unwilling to look away.

Just afraid that...

Like Ying Ying, if she didn't keep an eye on her, she would never see her again.

"Grandmother, I'm doing fine, not suffering at all—look at me, fair and plump, who would dare bully me!" Her spoiled, domineering nature only showed now.

In front of others, she is the domineering Jiang Yunchu, the all-capable Dean, the mother who brings a sense of security.

But...

Before the grandmother, she is a child, the grandmother's most beloved daughter's child, her granddaughter.

"Mm, this is good, this is good."

The Old Lady's emotions were a bit excited, her eyes smiling, but only when she turned away did she involuntarily wipe her tears.

Everyone is sharp; no one pointed out the Old Lady's action.

The Grand Madam and Second Madame were also moved by the Old Lady, feeling a bit wistful; they thought of Kang Ying, of that talented woman who captivated an era.

That person, full of strategies, who had men compare themselves to her on the stage; fearless, standing in the palace, challenging nations.

The two are truly alike in appearance, even more so in character.

The fearless person.

"My workshop has developed a soap I call Lustrous Jade Soap; it hasn't been sold externally, nor given to other households."

Jiang Yunchu glanced at Bai Zhi, who immediately brought over ten soap boxes containing the ones she had previously selected.

"Grandmother, have a look?" She coaxed softly; the elderly person, advanced in age, had been in an agitated state, which is bad for health.

The Old Lady smiled; now, whatever Yun chu says, she does immediately.

"Good, good, good, look, look, see what nice thing my little Yun chu made."

Old Lady's presence made Grand Madam and Second Madame exchange a glance; these days, Old Lady's health has been getting worse.

Every day, aside from sleeping, it's just sleeping; she lacks strength.

The master went to the Palace to summon an imperial physician; although he prescribed medicine, the physician frankly said this isn't an illness but frailty.

That just means she's old.

These days, the whole family has been debating whether to call Yun chu over to have a look; they didn't expect it to be such a coincidence.

"This is..." Grand Madam widened her eyes, staring in disbelief.

What is this Lustrous Jade Soap?

Isn't it a jade carving?

Moreover, it's a jade carving made by a master!

Jiang Yunchu glanced at Bai Zhi, who immediately told the people outside, "Come in."

Outside were all the maids of Kang Fu; Bai Zhi had earlier sent someone to fetch a few basins of water.

"Maternal grandmother, this piece has no pattern; it was made earlier, we can try it."

It's not that she's stingy, unwilling to use this soap to wash her hands; mainly...

Such a pattern is really rare, and there's no spare; using it like this wouldn't be good either, so we can only let everyone try a sample.

"Alright, maternal grandmother, try it." Old Lady was about to reach out her hand when Jiang Yunchu also reached out; then she wet Old Lady's hand with clear water, picked up a side of the Lustrous Jade Soap, rolled it twice over her own hand, and then gently rubbed Old Lady's hand.

Old Lady just kept watching, her eyes never leaving Jiang Yunchu.

They're different; Yun chu and Ying Ying are still different!

Ying Ying is used to high places, proud and lofty; Yun chu is different, with a hint of endurance in her brow.

She is stronger than Ying Ying, braver than Ying Ying.

Looking at the foam on the two people's hands, Grand Madam and Second Madame were somewhat surprised.