All the people in the Hou Mansion are evil, and they will be repaid tenfold after rebirth

Jiang Jilian was silent for a moment, with a flash of pain in his eyes: "I know, but I really don't know what to do. I... I'm really tired."

Lu Yundi looked at Jiang Jilian's tired eyes, and the anger in her heart gradually subsided, replaced by a trace of heartache. She sighed softly: "Jilian, I know you are tired, but this family needs you. You can't go on like this, you have to cheer up."

Jiang Jilian raised his head, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes: "Thank you, Di'er. I know I'm not in a good state recently, but I really don't know what to do."

Lu Yundi held Jiang Jilian's hand, his eyes firm: "We will face this together and get through this difficult time. However, you must change your attitude and stop ignoring the children and the affairs of the mansion."

Jiang Jilian nodded, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "I will, Di'er. I will adjust myself as soon as possible, for this family and for you."

......

Jiang Ji Lian had been drinking with many friends these days, so naturally he spent the money in his pocket very quickly. But now that Lu Yundi was back, he seemed to have gained confidence and was not in a hurry.

When he walked into the restaurant, the owner of the restaurant came to greet him personally with a big smile on his face: "Master Jiang, you are here. Several friends have been waiting for a while."

Jiang Jilian nodded slightly with a tired smile on his face: "Got it, let them wait for a moment."

In the side room, several friends were sitting together, with the table full of delicious food and wine. When they saw Jiang Jilian coming in, they all stood up to greet him.

"Mr. Jiang, you are finally here. We have been waiting for you for a long time." A good friend joked.

Jiang Jilian sat down with a smile and picked up the wine glass: "Sorry, I've been very busy recently and kept you waiting for a long time."

Everyone started talking about recent events. One of them mentioned the financial problems of the mansion, and said with concern: "Master Jiang, I heard that the mansion is in financial trouble recently. Should you pay more attention to it?"

Jiang Jilian's eyes changed slightly when he heard this, but he quickly regained his composure: "I know, I will solve these problems."

Another friend said, "Master Jiang, have you been too relaxed recently? I heard that you leave early and come back late every day, and you don't care about the affairs of the mansion. Is this really good?"

Jiang Jilian picked up the wine glass and smiled gently: "I know you care about me, but there are some things you don't understand. The most important thing for me now is to resume my official position. Only in this way can we have more opportunities."

A scholar who was close to Jiang Jilian said softly, "Master Jiang, we all know how miserable you are, but we can't always live in the past, and we can't ignore the affairs of the mansion."

Jiang Jilian's eyes flashed with gratitude. He put down his wine glass and looked at him deeply: "You are right. I am indeed a little too obsessed with the past and ignore the current affairs. However, you don't know the pain and struggle in my heart.

Jiang Jilian sighed deeply, his eyes revealing a complex emotion: "I have been wondering what I am working hard for. Is it to restore the reputation of the Marquis' Mansion, or for my own glory? Perhaps, I am working more for myself."

The literary friend looked at Jiang Jilian with sympathy in his eyes: "Sir, why do you blame yourself so much? No one is perfect. You have done a good job, but sometimes we need to stop and re-examine ourselves."

Jiang Jilian nodded slightly, feeling somewhat relieved, but then he fell into deep thought again. The atmosphere at the table gradually became heavy, and everyone stopped talking and just drank silently.

The owner of the restaurant came in and asked cautiously, "Master Jiang, do you need to add anything?"

Jiang Jilian came back to his senses and waved his hand: "It's okay, you can go down."

After the boss left the room, Jiang Jilian picked up his glass again and said to everyone, "I know you care about me and the Marquis' Mansion. But some things can't be solved overnight. I need time and I also need your understanding."

A good friend of his, an officer with a generous disposition, stood up and filled Jiang Jilian's glass with wine: "Sir Jiang, we all know the pain in your heart, but a real man should be able to let go. We will be here today to drink with you, and put aside other troubles for the time being."

Everyone responded, and the atmosphere gradually became more lively. Jiang Jilian's eyes flashed with gratitude, and he raised his glass to drink with everyone, but he still couldn't let it go completely.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, everyone started talking about some light topics, trying to relax Jiang Jilian. However, Jiang Jilian's heart was still restless. He put down his wine glass and said to everyone: "I know your good intentions, but you can't understand my worries."

A businessman friend, with sharp eyes, looked at Jiang Jilian and said slowly: "Master Jiang, perhaps we cannot fully understand your pain, but we all know that you are a responsible person. The rise and fall of the Marquis's Mansion is not only your business, but also the business of us friends. We will do our best to help you through this difficult time."

Jiang Jilian looked at him, a touch of emotion flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "I know, but some things cannot be solved by outside help. I need to find the answer myself."

......

Jiang Jilian asked, "Mom, maybe it's time to have a good discussion with my brother Jixin!"

"What's that? What do you want to count? Ji Lian, don't go too far. Your brother will take part in the imperial examination next year." Yu said in shock.

Yu's face became serious, a barely perceptible worry flashed in her eyes, and her voice was filled with unquestionable seriousness: "Jilian, your brother Jixin is a hardworking and studious child. His future is more important than anything else. If you have any ideas, you must give them up immediately."

Jiang Jilian frowned slightly. He sat on the armchair, leaning back slightly, with a look of impatience in his eyes: "Mother, I know how important Jixin is, but the expenses of this house... the money you give to Jixin every month is too much. I have my own difficulties here, you can't let me pay for Jixin's purse every month."

Yu's brows were furrowed. She stood up, walked to the window, looked at the scenery outside, was silent for a moment, then slowly turned around and looked at Jiang Jilian with a firm gaze: "Jilian, I know you have some financial difficulties, but that is because of your own extravagance. Jixin's money is for his studies, so that he can study with peace of mind and bring honor to the family. If you feel it is unfair, then you should reflect on your behavior first."