Chapter 61 Visit To Ming Mansion...
Jiang YuYan had only two weeks to start her college and to move into the Lu Mansion. A week passed by during which Jiang family visited to Jiang Ruolan's parental home in city S and now it was a time for Jiang Peizhi and his wife to go back from China but before that they decided to visit Jiang Ruolan's maternal uncle. It was a Sunday and in the noon after having a lunch, they went to her uncle's house. On the way in the car Jiang Ruolan gave few instructions to her son and a daughter.
Jiang Ruolan : "Remember one thing. Don't mention anything about Lu family when we go there and don't even mention that Jiang YuYan is going to stay at Lu Mansion unless and until it is necessary."
Jiang YuYan : "Yes Mom! Got it!"
Jiang Yang : "Mom! We still remember it because the same kind of instructions you used to give us in the past. So rest assured."
Jiang Ruolan : "And remember that, you can't do or say anything which can upset my uncle."
Jiang Yang : "Don't worry Mom. We can't dare to upset Grandpa Ming. We love our lives more than anything."
Elder Ming Shihong was Jiang Ruolan's maternal uncle. She was the daughter of his younger sister. She came all the way to the capital for her studies, away from her home and family which was in the city S. In her University days she met Jiang Peizhi and fell in love with him. When she decided to marry Jiang Peizhi, elder Ming was not happy just because of friendship between Jiang Peizhi and Lu Jinhai. But he knew that Jiang Peizhi was a good man so he didn't oppose much. In her marriage, elder Ming didn't stay there for long time. Just after her marriage ceremony he left that venue because Lu Family was there. For Jiang Peizhi, elder Lu Huan and Lu Shuang were like his parents so it was impossible for him to get married without their blessings. Elder Ming knew that and he didn't deny this fact. Aside from his own problems, elder Ming was happy for his niece.
Jiang family reached to the Ming Mansion. Ming Jie and Ming Yusheng welcomed them and everyone sat there in the living room. Servants served some snacks and drinks to everyone. Elder Ming was happy to see his niece and her family. When he came to know that Jiang Yang and Jiang YuYan was going to stay back in China he offered both of them to stay in the Ming mansion but anyhow Jiang Ruolan handled the matter without upsetting her uncle. Elder Ming too raised a question of Jiang YuYan's stay.
Elder Ming : "How come Jiang YuYan is going to travel daily such a long distance? Let her stay here in Ming mansion, just as you stayed here during your university days." He said it very calmly showing the concern about Jiang YuYan on his face.
Jiang Ruolan : "Ummm! Uncle..That..." She didn't know how to explain it to her uncle. Even Jiang Peizhi kept silent and left it to his wife to let her handle her uncle.
Elder Ming : "What are you so hesitant about? Were you uncomfortable here during your stay?" He was not happy to see her reaction.
Jiang Ruolan : "N..No uncle. How can that be?" She said it with forced smile. She was now feeling nervous because of his questions. She tried her best to avoid to mention the name of Lu family. Even Jiang siblings were worried about their mother.
Elder Ming : "Then what's the problem? My grand-daughter Ming Lan is studying in the same University so both will be a good company to each other." He said directly looking at Jiang Ruolan with his usual serious expressions.
Ming Lan was one year senior to Jiang YuYan and she too was studying the business management in the same University where Jiang YuYan got admitted.
Elder Ming's words made Jiang Ruolan felt like got caught in a hunter's net but she couldn't lie to her uncle, as sooner or later he will get to know about it.
Jiang Ruolan : "Cough**Cough! Uncle actually we had arranged her stay at the University dormitory before, but elder Lu asked us to let her stay at Lu Mansion and we already agreed to that so...." She didn't know what to say further. Then elder Ming looked at Jiang YuYan who was sitting silently beside her brother. He didn't bother to listen further.
"Jiang YuYan! Pay good attention to your studies and made us feel proud about you even more. If you need anything or any help related to your studies then you can come to Ming Lan. She will help you." And he looked at Ming Lan.
He didn't talk much after that as he knew nothing will change even if he insisted more. Also he always avoided to talk anything related to Lu family. It was a relief for Jiang Ruolan so she silently gave out a sigh and smiled.
Ming Lan : "Ofcourse Grandpa! I'll definitely help her." She smiled and looked at Jiang YuYan.
"Thank you so much sister Ming Lan." Jiang YuYan said it and both smiled while looking at each other.
Just then elder Ming's grandson Ming Rusheng arrived at the home. He entered into the living room and saw the guests. He recognised Jiang family. He greeted them and sat on the sofa near his sister. Elders were busy in their conversation and younger generation were busy with theirs.
Ming Rusheng : "I almost couldn't recognise both of you." He said and looked at Jiang siblings with a smile.
Jiang Yang : "Same here. I too couldn't recognise you." He said and smiled back.
Ming Rusheng then looked at Jiang YuYan and said, "You have grown up to be prettier than before." And smiled.
Jiang YuYan : "Thank you brother Ming Rusheng." She said it and smiled a little. She then looked at the elders and started to listen their conversation.
She was not much interested in any kind of conversation with anyone as she was not in a good mood since last night. She just continued to listen what elders were talking about.
Elder Ming and his son Ming Yusheng were pulling a leg of Jiang Ruolan by reminding her few funny memories of her childhood to which Jiang Peizhi was laughing out loud. Jiang Yang and Ming Rusheng were busy in their own conversation but they too started to listen those funny stories of the past and laughed too. In between Ming Rusheng was peeking a glances of Jiang YuYan who was smiling to listen her mother's childhood stories. Sometimes he looked at her like he was in a trance.