Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 593 - 595: It’s Love (1)

The two of them didn’t go back immediately but went to the main room.

First Master’s face looked terrible. Xiqiu had never seen such an expression on his face before; it seemed like extreme pain, extreme humiliation, extreme anger...

Tong Quanzi also returned from outside. First Master and Fourth Master Xiao were sitting on either side of the main seats, with Tong Shen Zhi sitting next to First Master. Madam Jiang sat beside him, Xiqiu sat opposite Madam Jiang, and Tong Quanzi sat next to Xiqiu. Nanny Fang stood behind Madam Jiang, continuously wiping her tears. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

"There’s no need to report to the authorities!" First Master was the first to speak, his voice full of sorrow: "If this matter gets out, how can Fourth Miss face the world in the future."

This was a family meeting; when was the last time a family meeting was held? Xiqiu couldn’t remember, but she knew that Jiang Shilin was always the most enthusiastic speaker.

Ren Jun was always absent-minded and unaware, Fourth Master Xiao was sparing with words, while only Jiang Shilin and First Master would chat back and forth the most.

But now...

First Master was not wrong in his thinking. When a woman is driven out by her husband’s family, others don’t care if the family mistreated her. They will think that one hand cannot clap alone. If the husband’s family treats her poorly, surely, it’s because as a daughter-in-law, she hasn’t done her duty; otherwise, how could things escalate to this point?

Tong Shen Zhi nodded and recounted what he and Jiang Shilin discussed with First Master: "...They said they would give us a reply in three days." He paused, about to speak, but Tong Quanzi stood up indignantly and said angrily, "A reply, what kind of reply? If Brother-in-law Jiang doesn’t find the culprit and send them to the Capital City Government, then we have nothing to talk about!"

Though blunt, the reasoning was sound.

Tong Shen Zhi furrowed his brows but didn’t rebut Tong Quanzi’s words. First Master glanced at Fourth Master Xiao and said to Tong Quanzi, "If you’re going to speak, then speak seriously. What’s the point of banging the table!"

Tong Quanzi paused, rubbed his neck, and sat down again, shoulders hunched.

"Father!" Madam Jiang pressed the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief, "I don’t know if it’s appropriate for a daughter-in-law to speak."

First Master looked at her and nodded.

Madam Jiang glanced at Xiqiu, pondered, and finally said, "Old Madam Jiang has a fierce personality and likes to be competitive and strong-willed. Fourth Son-in-law is very filial to Old Madam Jiang on ordinary days. From a daughter-in-law’s perspective, Master Jiang must be in a difficult position. As for the person who harmed Fourth Young Madam, it’s likely someone from the Jiang Mansion. Even if someone is found and sent to the government office to appease our anger, it inevitably offends the Jiang Family. If Fourth Young Madam returns, the life will only become tougher, leading to more conflicts, perhaps even causing Fourth Son-in-law to harbor resentment... By then, Fourth Young Madam might truly be left with no way out."

Xiqiu finally understood why she looked at her. It was because she was the one who suggested reporting to the authorities, and Madam Jiang was now expressing a contrary view, possibly fearing she’d bear a grudge.

She felt Madam Jiang was right. She had just spoken in a moment of anger. With someone like Old Madam Jiang, only reporting to the authorities could suppress her.

Thinking of this, Xiqiu slightly nodded and said to First Master, "Father, Sister-in-law is right."

Men and women definitely view problems from different angles. There’s no right or wrong, only who is more rational and who is more humane.

"Then what do you suggest?" First Master asked.

Madam Jiang’s face froze for a moment, awkwardly glanced at First Master, but the words wouldn’t come out...

Xiqiu looked at Madam Jiang and found her looking back. Xiqiu’s gaze shifted, and she understood Madam Jiang’s intention. She looked at First Master and said, "Father, the crux of the problem still lies with Brother-in-law Jiang. If he stands by Fourth Sister, the remaining issues will be resolved easily." Pausing, she glanced at Fourth Master Xiao and continued slowly, "The best way right now is to have Brother-in-law Jiang agree to talk to Old Madam Jiang and have Fourth Sister live separately with him."

First Master’s eyebrows arched as he listened to Xiqiu explain, "As Sister-in-law said, Old Madam Jiang is strong-willed and opinionated, making decisions herself. This is understandable since she is the family elder. But she’s not fair and consistently sides with others, harboring displeasure towards Fourth Sister. Even if Fourth Sister returns, there will be various conflicts and frictions in the future!"

She didn’t mention Miss Mei nor the concubinage matter.

These issues are hard to convey clearly to men.

First Master seemed thoughtful, and Tong Shen Zhi remained silent, while Fourth Master Xiao nodded and replied in a deep voice, "This method, though not clever, addresses the problem at its root and resolves the immediate crisis."

First Master nodded thoughtfully.

But given the Jiang Family’s financial situation, it’s unlikely buying a house immediately can be arranged.

Xiqiu looked at Madam Jiang again, thinking it would be best if Madam Jiang proposed a solution since she understood the situation. As expected, Madam Jiang grasped her meaning and said to First Master and Tong Shen Zhi, "If Fourth Son-in-law can’t come up with that much silver immediately, why don’t we help Fourth Young Madam purchase it. The property deed can have Fourth Young Madam’s name on it. If any disputes arise in the future, with the house belonging to Fourth Young Madam, Old Madam Jiang will have some reservations."

"Then let’s do that!" First Master looked approvingly at his daughter-in-law and said to Tong Shen Zhi: "Tomorrow, go find Shilin and ask him to speak with Old Madam Jiang. We’ll handle the house matter so that Fourth Miss can move directly into the new house."

If Jiang Shilin can persuade Old Madam Jiang, this would be the best solution right now, far better than divorce.

As for the issues with Miss Mei and the concubine, they would have to be dealt with by Tong Xiyan herself in the future.

They can’t simply forbid a man from taking a concubine, and besides, they have no evidence to prove Tong Xiyan was harmed by Miss Mei. If Jiang Shilin investigates and handles Miss Mei himself, that would be ideal. But if he chooses to tolerate her... better not to mention it.

Tong Shen Zhi nodded, "I will go talk to him tomorrow." Just then, Nanny Fang came out, wiping her tears as she cried, "Forgive this servant’s rudeness, but I have something to say."

She represented Lady and conveyed Lady’s intentions. Lady is Tong Xiyan’s biological mother, so naturally, she has a say.

Nanny Fang curtsied to everyone, her emotions somewhat agitated, and said, "Master, isn’t anyone going to investigate who framed Fourth Miss? Fourth Miss has always been the kindest, never making enemies, so how could she have done such a thing? And she was harmed so much that her old ailments almost took her life. Is no one going to pursue this matter?"

First Master listened and furrowed his brow, clearly displeased with Nanny Fang’s persistent prying. Madam Jiang noticed this and advised Nanny Fang, "...It’s not that we won’t pursue it, but the current matter is not the most crucial. We can only address one thing at a time. Now that the Jiang Family is at fault, we seize this opportunity to have Fourth Son-in-law move out and live separately. If we insist on having Fourth Son-in-law hand over the culprit, then Fourth Young Madam and Fourth Son-in-law might truly have only one path to take!"