Traveling through the ancient times

When the two returned to the Jiang Mansion, the Jiang family's housekeeper had already received the drawings sent back by the servants, as well as Jiang Ruixue's instructions.

After looking at the backpack and the drawings, he immediately went to the workshop in person and carefully instructed the workers there to make sure the job was done well.

He had just returned and when he saw Jiang Ruixue coming back, he hurried over to report to Jiang Ruixue what happened today.

Jiang Ruixue said she understood, and asked him to keep an eye on it carefully to make sure nothing went wrong, then she went back to the yard with Nianchuhua.

"Mingyue, ask the kitchen to make something delicious and serve it up soon. We have to go back to the academy after eating, so hurry up..." Jiang Ruixue ordered as they walked.

Mingyue said yes and went out to make arrangements.

After walking for an afternoon and that incident happening again, both of them were tired and lay on the bed chatting casually while waiting for dinner.

"Miss, the butler is outside the door asking to see you." Mingyue walked in and said.

"Please come in!" Jiang Ruixue sat up, straightened her clothes and said.

The housekeeper came in, bowed, and said, "Miss, the governor, Lord Zhou, is here to visit you and says he wants to apologize to you."

"Huh... you came pretty fast!" Jiang Ruixue patted the New Year painting and said, "Let's go out and meet them together. Let them all know that you are someone protected by my Jiang family."

"Okay...you come in, big brother!" Nianchuhua said mischievously.

Nianchuhua followed Jiang Ruixue into the flower hall.

Lord Zhou was sitting on a chair nearby, drinking tea. Zhou Jingjing stood behind her father with an unwilling look on her face, her head lowered, not knowing what she was thinking.

"I didn't know the governor was coming. I hope you can forgive me for not welcoming you from afar." Jiang Ruixue said as she stepped into the flower hall.

Mr. Zhou got straight to the point and said, "No, no, I am the one who disturbed you. Please forgive me, Miss Jiang. I heard that my daughter had an argument with Miss Jiang on the street this afternoon. I know that my daughter has been naughty since she was a child and she offended Miss Jiang. I put down my official duties and brought my daughter here to apologize to Miss Jiang. I hope Miss Jiang will forgive my daughter and not bear grudges."

As he said this, Lord Zhou turned around and glared at Zhou Jingjing.

Zhou Jingjing stamped her feet, came forward reluctantly, bowed to Jiang Ruixue, and said: "I'm sorry, I was too impulsive this afternoon, please forgive me, Miss Jiang."

"No need to apologize to me. You should apologize to her." Jiang Ruixue pointed at Nian Chuhua and said.

Lord Zhou was stunned. He thought to himself, isn't there only one young lady in the Jiang family? "Who is this young lady?"

"Her surname is Nian Chuhua, and she is my best friend." Jiang Ruixue returned

Lord Zhou understood that Jiang Ruixue was telling him that Nian Chuhua was not someone they could afford to offend, so he bowed to Nian Chuhua and said, "Miss Nian is polite."

After saying that, he looked at Zhou Jingjing and said, "Jingjing, why don't you apologize to Miss Nian quickly?"

"I'm sorry, Miss Nian." Zhou Jingjing raised her lips, bowed perfunctorily to Nian Chuhua, said sorry, and walked to stand behind Lord Zhou!

Seeing his daughter like this, Lord Zhou couldn't bear to blame her, and said to Jiang Ruixue and Nianchuhua: "My daughter has been spoiled by me, and she has developed this arrogant temper. I hope you two ladies can forgive me. I will teach her strictly when I go back."

"This is a small gift I prepared for the young ladies. I hope you won't mind it." Lord Zhou said as he handed over a carved wooden box on the table.

Mingyue looked at Jiang Ruixue and nodded, then reached out to take it.

"Sir Zhou, you are too polite. I have heard that you are upright and strict and a good official who serves the country and the people. I would like to point out that Qunan is rich and vast, with a pleasant climate. Many dignitaries like to live here. Sir Zhou must restrain Miss Zhou and not offend someone who should not be offended because of a momentary anger. It will be detrimental to Sir Zhou's official career." Jiang Ruixue said.

"Yes, yes, I understand. Thank you for your reminder, Miss. I will keep a close eye on him when I return." Lord Zhou had beads of sweat on his forehead. He knew that although Jiang Ruixue's words were a pressure, they were not without reason. There were indeed many families in Qunan whom they could not afford to offend.

In fact, Lord Zhou had no idea that Jiang Ruixue was just reminding him out of kindness and had no intention of putting pressure on him.

After all, the butler had already explained to her on the way here that Lord Zhou was a good official, but he was a little too doting on this old woman.

"It's getting late, I won't bother you any longer, goodbye!" Lord Zhou looked at the sky outside the door and said to Jiang Ruixue.

"Master Zhou, take care!"

Mr. Zhou took Zhou Jingjing away.

"Miss, please have dinner." Mingyue said.

"Okay, let's go."

Here, Lord Zhou brought his daughter back home and took Zhou Jingjing directly to the study.

When Mrs. Zhou heard from the servants that her daughter had been taken to the study by her husband, she realized that something serious might have happened today, so she ordered the nanny beside her to prepare some cakes and took her to the study.

Zhou Jingjing was a little scared because her father usually didn't allow her to go into the study.

"Kneel down!" Lord Zhou said sternly.

"Daddy~" Miss Zhou said coquettishly.

"I want you to kneel down."

"Hmph~" Although Zhou Jingjing was not convinced, she was also afraid, so she knelt down obediently.

Usually, Daddy was never even mean to her, not like today when he was so harsh. It was all because of that Miss Jiang and that Miss Nian...

"Do you know why I asked you to kneel down?"

"Didn't I already apologize to them? Why did Daddy make me kneel as punishment? That Miss Jiang is just the daughter of a merchant. Why should Daddy be afraid of them?" Zhou Jingjing was not convinced. In the past, those people were the ones who were afraid of Daddy.

"you…"

"Master..." Just when Mr. Zhou was about to lose his temper, Mrs. Zhou appeared in time.

"Master, don't get angry. You might get sick from anger." Mrs. Zhou helped Master Zhou calm down while winking at her daughter.

Zhou Jingjing saw it and said quickly: "Dad, don't be angry. I know I was wrong and I will never do it again."

"Yes, master, Jingjing is young and doesn't understand things. We just need to teach her more. Jingjing is a smart child and she will definitely listen to you." Mrs. Zhou tried to smooth things over.

Zhou Jingjing was young, and there weren’t so many big shots in her small place before, so everyone praised her. Zhou Jingjing developed a fearless character.

"You two, mother and daughter, stop playing double game here." Lord Zhou glared at Mrs. Zhou and continued.

"The Jiang family is indeed a merchant, but they are not an ordinary merchant. Miss Jiang's aunt is the current imperial concubine. Besides, it was your fault today, so it's not unfair for you to apologize."

Master Zhou glanced at his little daughter's expression and saw that she seemed to know she was wrong, so he continued to teach her.

"Daddy is an official here, and there are many people who are more senior than Daddy living here. We cannot afford to offend those nobles. Today, Miss Jiang is not going to bother with you. If she does, and reports it to the Imperial Concubine, Daddy's official hat may be in jeopardy."

Mrs. Zhou did not say anything. She loved her daughter, but she still knew what was right and what was wrong. The master was right. If they continued to spoil their daughter, one day she would offend someone she shouldn't offend. It would not only harm her, but also implicate their entire family. They had to teach her the right lessons.

Zhou Jingjing was also scared!

"Dad, I really know I was wrong. I will never cause trouble for you again."

"Okay, master, you see your daughter knows she is wrong, so just forgive her. Dinner is ready, let's go and eat first. Master is busy with official duties, don't starve yourself." Mrs. Zhou said, turning around and winking at her daughter.

"Jingjing, why don't you come and help your father to eat."

"Oh, okay." Zhou Jingjing quickly got up from the ground and said, "Daddy, your daughter will support you!"

The whole family had a happy meal...