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

Jiang Jilian's face looked a little ugly. He didn't expect his mother to point out his problem so directly. He coughed awkwardly and tried to change the subject: "Mom, that's not what I meant. I just think that the money you gave to Ji Xin can be managed by me, so that the finances of the mansion can be more reasonable."

Yu sneered, turned back to her seat, and looked at Jiang Jilian sharply: "Jilian, do you think that with your current status, you are still qualified to control Jixin's money? Since you did that shameful thing, the reputation of the mansion has been damaged. Do you want Jixin's reputation to be ruined in your hands?"

Jiang Jilian's face turned livid, he clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with anger: "Mom, are you blaming me? I did this for this family, for the glory of the Jiang family."

"For the glory of the Jiang family?" Yu raised her voice, her eyes full of disappointment. "Your behavior will only bring shame to the Jiang family. Look at you, ever since you took Ye Wanxue as your concubine, things in the mansion have become increasingly chaotic. Your brother Jixin is the hope of the Jiang family."

Jiang Jilian was so excited that he stood up suddenly and glared at Yu: "Mother, you are going too far. I admit that I made some mistakes, but I will not allow you to belittle me like this. Jixin is my brother, I will not harm him, I just... I just hope that the finances of the mansion can be more reasonable."

Yu looked at Jiang Jilian, her eyes revealing a trace of fatigue, and she sighed deeply: "Jilian, I know the pain in your heart, but you must understand that as the owner of the Marquis's Mansion, you must be responsible. Your brother Jixin is your responsibility and your hope. You should support him, not be jealous of him."

Jiang Jilian was silent for a moment, and his emotions gradually calmed down. He sat down slowly and whispered, "Mom, I understand. I will re-evaluate my behavior and stop making people in the mansion worry about me."

Yu looked at Jiang Jilian, a trace of relief flashed in her eyes, and she said softly: "Jilian, I don't mean to blame you, I just hope you can understand that the glory of the family is not just the glory of an individual, but the glory of all of us. Jixin is your brother, you should be proud of him, not jealous of him."

Jiang Jilian nodded silently, looked up at his mother, and a firm look flashed in his eyes: "Mom, I will remember your words. I will work hard to change myself and bring honor to the family."

Yu smiled slightly, patted Jiang Jilian on the shoulder, and said earnestly: "Jilian, I believe in you. You have always been my pride. I hope you can become a responsible owner of the Marquisate and be responsible for the future of the family."

"Jixin is not really oblivious to what's going on outside. He just doesn't care about family matters. He cares about current affairs and debates with his former classmates. Yu gives him money every month. He doesn't have any bad hobbies, so he always has some extra money on hand."

Before Yu finished her words, there was a hint of pride in her tone, "And Ji Xin is not like you, he is frugal and never wastes. He is not addicted to pleasure like you, but is dedicated to his studies. Every penny he spends is spent wisely, so that he can make a splash in the imperial examination and bring honor to the Jiang family."

Jiang Jilian felt a mixed feeling when he heard his mother's praise. But he still tried to defend himself: "Mother, I know Jixin is a frugal child, and I am not completely addicted to pleasure. I just think that as the heir of the Marquis's Mansion, I should enjoy myself a little, otherwise how can I reflect my identity and status."

A trace of disappointment flashed in Yu's eyes. She shook her head and said more firmly, "Jilian, your status and identity are determined by your character and talent, not by extravagance. Look at Jixin. His diligence and talent are what make him truly respectable."

Jiang Jilian was silent for a moment, feeling a little uncomfortable. He suddenly thought of something, and a sly look flashed in his eyes: "Mom, you always praise Ji Xin, but do you know that he doesn't have a good reputation in the academy? Some people even say that he is a nerd who only knows how to study and doesn't understand the ways of the world."

Yu's face changed slightly. She keenly caught the sarcasm in Jiang Jilian's tone, but she quickly regained her composure and replied calmly: "I have heard of Jixin's reputation as a nerd. But so what? He concentrates on his studies and is not burdened by worldly affairs. This is what makes him valuable. As for the ways of the world, I believe he will understand it one day and do better than those so-called 'smart people'."

Jiang Jilian didn't expect his mother to answer like this. He was a little speechless and didn't know how to refute. Yu continued, "Jilian, your brother Jixin doesn't have much money every month, but he always spends it where it's most needed. He not only cares about his own studies, but also often helps those poor students in the academy. His kindness and generosity are the real glory of our family."

Hearing this, Jiang Jilian couldn't help but feel a little sad.

Compared with Ji Xin, he was far inferior in both character and talent. He lowered his head and remained silent.

Yu looked at Jiang Jilian, and a trace of worry rose in her heart. She sighed softly, and her tone became softer: "Jilian, I know you feel bad, but you have to remember that I am doing this for your own good and for the future of our family. I hope you can understand that as the owner of the Marquis' Mansion, you are not only responsible for yourself, but also for the entire family."

Jiang Jilian raised his head, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes, he slowly stood up and bowed deeply to Yu: "Mother, I understand. I will work hard to change myself and not make you worry anymore."

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"Sir, how do I get to the General's Mansion?"

Just as Jiang Jixin was hesitating, a middle-aged man and his servants appeared at the street corner.

Jiang Jixin was slightly startled, and looked up at the middle-aged man. He was wearing a green robe, with a kind face and a hint of anxiety in his eyes. Jiang Jixin replied: "Go straight ahead, pass the fork in the road ahead, and turn left, and you will reach the general's mansion."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man showed gratitude on his face and nodded, "Thank you for showing me the way, sir. May I ask if you are from the Zhenxing Marquis' Mansion?"

Jiang Jixin was slightly surprised, but nodded: "Yes, I am Jiang Jixin from Zhenxing Marquis's Mansion. May I ask who you are and why you are looking for the General's Mansion?"

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "My name is Lu Wenbin, and I am the son of an old friend of Madam Yu. My father came to the Marquis' Mansion for some reason and has been staying there for a few days. This time I came to take my father home."

Jiang Jixin's expression became complicated when he heard this. He recalled a series of events that happened at home, and he couldn't help but feel deeply moved. He looked at Lu Wenbin and asked, "Since you are the son of Madam Yu's friend, you know that Madam Yu has a close relationship with my mother, and my mother often mentions her."

Lu Wenbin's eyes revealed a trace of nostalgia, and he responded softly: "Yes, the old lady of the Yu family and your mother did have a deep friendship. My father and the old lady have known each other for many years, and they are like brothers to each other. Although I am not as close to the old lady as my father, I also admire her very much."