Chapter 1359: Forced Marriage?!

Chapter 1359: Chapter 1359: Forced Marriage?!

Ruan Xinyu’s words on the surface praised Jiang Jingheng and Yin Manqing, but on a deeper level, it indicated Zhuang Family’s recognition of Yin Manqing and Jiang Jingheng, even though Yin Manqing is a mistress and Jiang Jingheng is an illegitimate child.

In the meantime, since Zhuang Family has recognized Yin Manqing and Jiang Jingheng’s mother and son, the Jiang Family can’t keep letting them bear the identity of a mistress and an illegitimate child.

"Of course, once we have some free time, I’ll take Manqing to Beijing to visit my in-laws," Jiang Zhenghong said.

"That would be great, but recently there’s been too much gossip, which is never pleasant to hear. Our in-laws are good people, but you should be careful not to let her suffer any grievances, otherwise, the old lady may not be pleased," Ruan Xinyu said with a smile.

"Naturally." Jiang Zhenghong nodded, with a determined look, as if he had made some sort of decision.

Some words are better left unsaid, and Ruan Xinyu knew not to overdo it, so she changed the subject to other matters.

This topic was considered closed, but Li Wan, standing awkwardly at the top of the stairs, was neither able to advance nor retreat.

Unfortunately, no one from the Zhuang Family intended to give her a way out. Whatever Yin Manqing’s situation was, they might not know, but since she was Nuannuan’s mother-in-law, she was considered one of their own, and they would naturally support her.

Qiu Shuyun was humiliated this time, and with Mr. Zhuang present, she didn’t dare to express any dissatisfaction.

The Zhuang Family held a prestigious position, and Mr. Zhuang was an old acquaintance with the elder Mr. Jiang, so on the surface, the elder Mr. Jiang would certainly comply with the Zhuang Family’s words.

Seeing that no one cared about her, Li Wan simply went upstairs.

Liu Xiangqing came out of the bathroom and saw her return, asking, "Mom, what’s wrong?"

Just now she said she wanted to go back, so why did she come up again?

Li Wan looked at her daughter-in-law, hesitated, and said, "I, I’ll leave later."

"What’s wrong?" Liu Xiangqing asked. She glanced at the top of the stairs, vaguely hearing unfamiliar voices, and asked, "Do we have guests at home?"

"Yes, it seems like it’s that illegit..." She paused, glanced at her daughter-in-law’s expression, and said, "It’s Jiang Jingheng’s wife’s family."

"Oh, that explains why I heard grandpa seemed to go downstairs just now." Liu Xiangqing had a sudden realization.

She recalled Li Wan’s earlier awkwardness and vaguely guessed something.

She said, "Mom, it’s still early, why don’t you stay and spend some time with Wen Hao? I just happen to have something to deal with and can’t leave him unattended."

Li Wan seemed relieved and said, "Okay, I was just thinking I’d like to spend some time with Wen Hao."

Downstairs, after exchanging a few words with Mr. Zhuang, the Zhuang Family members were preparing to leave.

Mu Yan, along with Jiang Jingheng and the others, were ready to leave together. Just as they reached the door, they ran into Jiang Yutai.

Zhuang Shaoyang saw him and frowned slightly, asking in a deep voice, "Has Jiaojiao been with you all this time instead of going home?"

Jiang Yutai was momentarily stunned, only then realizing that the people in front of him were from the Zhuang Family.

"Yes."

He originally wanted to retort, but under the imposing presence of Zhuang Zeyang and Zhuang Shaoyang, he swallowed his words.

Zhuang Shaoyang asked, "When do you plan to hold the wedding?"

"What wedding?" Jiang Yutai was startled by his words.

Zhuang Shaoyang frowned, "What do you mean, she’s been with you, don’t you plan to marry her? I remember last time you were in Beijing, you said you wanted to marry her."

Ruan Xinyu slightly frowned, glanced at Mu Yan beside her, seeing her indifferent expression, sighed inwardly. What’s up with this second uncle, mentioning Jiaojiao in front of Nuannuan, isn’t he worried about their father-daughter relationship being too good?