Jiang Wan was taken aback by Madam Cheng's generous gift.
How could the wife of a dignified county magistrate have such things in her storeroom?
Madam Cheng said indifferently, "This was prepared for Si Nian. You can borrow it for now. It's fine if it gets broken; I'll make him another one later."
Chen Yuezhi said gratefully, "Sister, thank you so much."
The imperial court had strict regulations on ironware. Even buying a kitchen knife required registration at the yamen, and ordinary people could not obtain such items.
Madam Cheng waved her hand, "Why are we being so formal? Hurry along, be careful on the road, and come back quickly after avenging Jiang Xiao."
The family bid farewell to Madam Cheng and immediately set off, heading towards the prefectural city with great momentum.
Traveling by water from Yao County to the prefectural city was half a day shorter than by land. However, Chen Yuezhi could not travel by boat, so they chose the land route.
Jiang Wan used her abilities to control the horses, keeping them at their peak physical condition. They did not delay at all on the journey, and when they reached the prefectural city, it was even faster than traveling by water.
The three brothers, Da Lang, were filled with anger, wishing they could reach the prefectural city in a single stride. They didn't notice how extraordinarily fast their carriage was.
Upon arriving at the prefectural city, Jiang Pan got off the carriage to inquire about the direction of Wangling Town and then continued on.
After traveling for another half-day, they finally reached Wangling Town.
As it was getting late, the Jiang family did not rush to find the Zhang family but instead found an inn to rest.
After two days of travel, they needed to replenish their energy and strength before they could go and smash the Zhang family!
In the evening, after the three brothers, Da Lang, had fallen asleep, Chen Yuezhi and Jiang Pan pulled Jiang Wan aside to discuss.
"Wan Wan, can you ask the immortal's attendant to scout ahead to the Zhang family? See where the Zhang family is and what their situation is."
Jiang Wan nodded, walked to the window, and let out a whistle towards the sky. Soon, an eagle landed.
Jiang Wan "communicated" with it, and the eagle flew away, flapping its wings.
"Alright, Father, Mother, go to sleep. We'll have news first thing in the morning."
The family of three washed up and went to bed, but Chen Yuezhi and Jiang Pan couldn't sleep.
Seeing how much thinner and more haggard they had become in just two or three days, Jiang Wan felt reluctant. She quickly used her abilities to repair their bodies and then let them sleep peacefully.
The next morning, as soon as dawn broke, the eagle pecked at the window with its beak outside the window.
Jiang Wan jumped out of bed and went to the window. After communicating with it for a while, she turned back and said to her parents, "The Zhang family lives in this town. Zhang Shu, that scoundrel, is holding a banquet tonight to take a concubine."
Chen Yuezhi and Jiang Pan's eyes immediately turned red.
Good riddance, Zhang family!
Their daughter was harmed so badly, and the Zhang family turned around and took a concubine!
Good, very good!
Jiang Wan extended her small hand and patted them. "Father, Mother, don't get angry and harm yourselves. Since today is Zhang Shu's joyous occasion, as his in-laws, how can we not give him a grand gift!"
"Tonight, we'll give him a concubine ceremony he'll never forget!"
Jiang Pan gritted his teeth and said, "Good!"
Jiang Wan narrowed her eyes. "There's nothing much to do during the day today, so let's let Eldest Brother and Third Brother learn some skills first."
Jiang Pan nodded and immediately called his sons.
The family went to an open space outside the town. Jiang Wan seized the opportunity to give Da Lang and San Lang emergency training.
The moves she taught were completely different from the martial arts of Yan Li and the others. They were all simple yet practical, fierce moves, each aimed at taking a life.
Unfortunately, she was too short to use many of the moves.
Jiang Pan and his three sons watched attentively and learned diligently. Even Chen Yuezhi learned a few moves.
To make the Zhang family unforgettable, the family practiced outside the town until sunset.
"Alright, let's tidy up and go to the Zhang family for the wedding banquet!"
Returning to the inn, the six family members changed into clean clothes and carried the chest of weapons onto the carriage.
Zhang Family.
Zhang Shu, dressed in festive attire, was happily bowing to his concubine.
The concubine he was taking today was a distant cousin of his esteemed patron.
Although called a concubine, she was practically like a main wife. However, to avoid gossip, he would only trouble her for now. After she gave birth next year, he would immediately elevate her status.
After the ceremony, just as Zhang Shu was about to lead his beloved concubine into the bridal chamber, someone walked in quickly from outside the door. "Scholar Zhang, your in-laws have arrived."
Zhang Shu was a little surprised. Hadn't he just welcomed the new bride? Why had his father-in-law's family come?
But what was the matter?
As he was wondering, he heard a voice that made him tremble violently.
"My good son-in-law, why didn't you notify our Jiang family about such a grand occasion?"
Jiang Pan and Chen Yuezhi, with grim expressions, walked into the courtyard, followed by Jiang Wan and San Lang. Da Lang and Er Lang carried the large chest behind them.
A red "double happiness" character was pasted on the large chest, making it look like they were truly there to deliver a gift.
Zhang Shu and his parents were momentarily flustered but quickly calmed down.
"In-laws, you've also arrived in Jiangnan? Oh my, that's wonderful. When did you arrive in Jiangnan? You must have had a difficult journey. Come, come, please come inside and sit."
Zhang Shu's mother smiled and stepped forward, wanting to lead the Jiang family into the house to prevent guests from witnessing a spectacle.
However, Jiang Pan and Chen Yuezhi stood still. "Mother-in-law, please don't be so polite. We heard about your whereabouts and rushed here from afar. We didn't expect to hear that my good son-in-law is taking a concubine today, so we've prepared a gift to congratulate you on acquiring a beautiful concubine."
The guests were surprised upon hearing this.
The parents of the Jiang family were too magnanimous! Their son-in-law was taking a concubine, and they had come to offer congratulations.
Those who knew some inside information about the Zhang family had already prepared themselves to watch a good show.
Chen Yuezhi said with a cold face, "Where is my Jiang Xiao? Her parents have come from afar to congratulate her man, so why isn't she coming out to entertain us?"
Zhang's mother's expression changed, and she quickly said, "Mother-in-law, Jiang Xiao she..."
"What about her? Does she disagree with her husband taking a concubine, so she's throwing a tantrum and refusing to see guests? How did I teach her before? Mother-in-law, please go and call her out. I'll ask her face to face."
Chen Yuezhi said these words through gritted teeth, wanting to see how the Zhang family would try to quibble with them!
Zhang's mother's eyes darted around, and she immediately covered her face and wept. "Mother-in-law, you don't know, but on the way to Jiangnan, Jiang Xiao fell seriously ill. Our family tried everything to treat her, but her body was not cooperative at all. Even though so much money was spent, she left us all."
Even though Chen Yuezhi already knew about the Zhang family's shamelessness, her eyes still turned red with anger.
"Are you saying my Jiang Xiao died on the way to Jiangnan?"
Zhang's mother nodded tearfully. "Mother-in-law, our Zhang family has failed you by not taking good care of Jiang Xiao. But you know the situation on the road at that time. We really did our best to save her, but fate was not on our side..."