255: What did my second uncle mean by that?

At the Expedition Banquet side.

Lu Qianqian and Huangfu Yunyan had already argued back and forth for several rounds.

No matter what Lu Qianqian said, Huangfu Yunyan had only one response: "What I'm saying is the truth. Feng Ming, a concubines son, marrying his sister-in-law on behalf of his brother is simply showing no respect for the Jiang Family."

"It's true that I have a grudge against Feng Ming, but I've definitely not wronged him."

Lu Qianqian couldn't win the argument and had no other choice; even the Lu Family was being dragged into it by Huangfu Yunyan.

According to Huangfu Yunyan, Liumian Prefecture was the territory under Lu Zhenfeng's jurisdiction, and Lu Zhenfeng worked under the Jiang Family.

Not only did he fail to investigate this matter thoroughly, but he also didn't report it, which similarly showed no respect for the Jiang Family.

Madam Hua couldn't help but stop her, so Lu Qianqian gave up on arguing with Huangfu Yunyan.

And Huangfu Rui also saw Huangfu Yunyan's determination, feeling in his heart that this woman was terrifying—to have endured for so long just for this day.

Jiang Yan's head throbbed from everyone's gossip. He turned and asked, "Has the person sent to summon Ye Min returned yet?"

Hearing this, everyone was stunned.

They had all been too excited just now and had actually forgotten that someone had already been sent to summon Ye Min earlier.

But so much time had passed, and they still hadn't returned.

"How strange, why haven't they come back after so long?"

"Could something have happened?"

"What could possibly happen? This is the Jiang Family."

Everyone was talking at once.

Jiang Yan was also considering whether to send someone else to check on the situation when a guard ran back in a panic.

"Panicking like this, where are your manners!"

The guard was scolded and hurriedly adjusted himself before kneeling and speaking.

"Reporting to My Lord, Ye Min is not in the manor. Instead, she went to a residence called the Quiet Garden as a guest. However, the people we sent in to summon her haven't come out since they entered. It seems they've been detained."

"Detained?"

Jiang Huai was stunned upon hearing this.

"Father, what a great humiliation! This is an absolute disgrace to our Jiang Family. They even dared to detain our Family's guards! This is simply..."

"Shut up!"

Before Jiang Huai could finish, Madam Qian, who was nearby, hurriedly interrupted him.

Others didn't know what the Quiet Garden represented, but she did.

Jiang Yan frowned slightly upon hearing this and stood up.

"The Quiet Garden is a place where my Jiang Family provides for our elders. It seems we were abrupt. Since Ye Min is visiting one of the elders..."

"Jiang Huai, go there personally on my behalf. Explain the situation to that elder and bring back our men along with Ye Min!"

Jiang Huai felt a chill down his spine upon hearing this. Good grief, so the Quiet Garden was for providing for the elders. If his mother hadn't interrupted him, he would have actually ended up insulting his own seniors.

Thinking this, Jiang Huai hurriedly said, "Yes!"

Jiang Huai immediately left with his men. The surrounding crowd, having heard the reason, also breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out to be just a misunderstanding.

From the main seat, Madam Qian lowered her voice and said, "Ye Min rarely leaves her manor, and now she's also managing the residence where she lives; she's quite busy! How could she have the time to visit an elder?"

"And among the surviving elders, I haven't heard of any who are close to her!"

Jiang Yan was also puzzled upon hearing this.

"Perhaps it's just a routine inquiry? Didn't you also say that the manor where she lives caught fire a few days ago? It's possible an elder is concerned about the situation."

Madam Qian nodded and didn't say more. Instead, she looked up at the crowd and said, "It's a small matter. I hope it doesn't dampen everyone's spirits. Come, let's continue."

"That's right, let the banquet continue!"

Jiang Yan also added.

However, Lu Qianqian and Lu An'an were in no mood at all; they were both worried about Feng Ming's situation.

Lu Qianqian was especially worried. She knew best that Feng Ming's Family hadn't arrived.

"That stinky Feng Ming, I don't know where he's gone at such a critical moment. Feng Mian isn't here either. I'm all by myself and can't even find anyone to send word. I'm worried to death."

Lu Qianqian didn't know that her anxious appearance was being watched by the Youth in White, a smile playing at the corners of his eyes and brows.

"So beautiful. As expected of the woman I've taken an interest in."

Thinking this, the Youth in White asked his subordinate nearby, "How is the investigation going?"

The subordinate hurriedly replied, "Reporting to Young Master, Feng Ming and Miss Lu are both from Qingyang City and belong to the same Sect. It's said that Feng Ming is with Miss Lu's elder sister—the Eldest Miss of the Lu Family. However, they haven't held a wedding banquet yet, so the Second Miss Lu is likely acting this way because she's worried about her brother-in-law."

"Brother-in-law? Interesting. So if I marry Lu Qianqian, Feng Ming and I will be brothers-in-law!"

"As long as she has no romantic relationship with Feng Ming, that's fine. You may leave."

"Yes!"

The subordinate stepped aside.

The Youth in White looked at Lu Qianqian's expression with even more delight.

On the other side, inside the Quiet Garden.

The banquet began. After eating for a while, Jiang Qinghe stood up and said, "You all eat first. I suddenly remembered something I need to handle. Wait for me, no one is allowed to leave. I'll be back soon."

After saying that, Jiang Qinghe gave a wink to the Butler, who hurriedly followed him with a smile.

"Where is Father going?"

Hearing his wife's question, Jiang Bing smiled and said, "Father is likely going to pick out a gift for Shuwan!"

"For me?"

Jiang Shuwan was stunned.

Jiang Bing laughed, "Of course. Since everything has been cleared up, and this is your first time returning to your maternal home with Feng Ming after your marriage, Father, as your grandfather, naturally has to show some appreciation."

"And he even took the Butler with him, so I reckon this gift won't be light."

"I don't need it!" Jiang Shuwan said flatly.

Feng Ming laughed and said, "Madam, you're in the wrong here!"

"The grievances you and your mother suffered back then, although related to the old man, were not intentional on his part. Now the old man intends to make amends!"

"You have to give him a chance, don't you? After all, he's at such an age; you should be more understanding!"

Jiang Shuwan felt that Feng Ming's words made sense, so she nodded. "Then I will listen to my husband!"

Seeing them so affectionate, Ye Min also smiled with satisfaction!

As for Jiang Bing and his wife, they glanced at each other and smiled without saying anything.

However, before the old man they were waiting for could return, Jiang Huai, an uninvited guest, arrived first.

"Second Uncle, Second Aunt, why are you here? Ye Min? Jiang Shuwan?"

Jiang Huai was clearly stunned when he saw Ye Min and Jiang Shuwan.

Then he saw Jiang Bing and his wife sitting to the side.

"Jiang Huai greets Second Uncle and Second Aunt! I didn't know Second Uncle and Second Aunt were here as well!"

"Xiao Huai, why are you here?"

Hearing Jiang Bing's question, Jiang Huai hurriedly said...

"Second Uncle, I am here on my father's orders to summon Ye Min back for a confrontation!"

"Since Jiang Shuwan is also here, come along as well. Oh, right, the one next to you must be Feng Ming!"

"That's perfect, come back with me together!"

Jiang Bing waved his hand and said, "So, the people who came to summon my Younger Brothers Wife earlier were arranged by your father?"

Jiang Huai nodded. "Exactly. Father heard that the men were detained, and upon learning it was the Quiet Garden, he feared there might be some misunderstanding, which is why they were detained by the elder!"

"So he ordered me to come and clarify the situation and bring them back!"

Jiang Bing realized. "In that case, you should go back. You won't be able to take anyone away!"

Jiang Huai was stunned upon hearing this, and his face darkened. "Second Uncle, what do you mean by that?"

"My father is the Head of the Jiang Family, and you never participate in the Family's decisions. Are you refusing my father's request?"

"This matter concerns our Jiang Family's reputation. Second Uncle, I'm afraid you don't have the authority!"

Jiang Bing laughed upon hearing this. "I do not participate in the Family's decisions, and if this were anywhere else today, I wouldn't stop you. But here, let alone you, even if your father came himself, he wouldn't be able to take anyone away."