As the two of them stepped out of the courtyard, Ji Yun finally spoke, "Grandfather, I went to Brother Zhuo’s today and saw the person from the Pei Family and the Wang Family. It seems like a high-profile individual has arrived in Xicheng today..."
As for how significant, Ji Yun didn’t know.
The second elder of the Ji Family paused his steps, tilting his head to look at Ji Yun, a thought crossing his mind: "Is it the business deal that Ji Lang and the rest were talking about?"
Ji Lang was from the third branch, and although the Ji Family’s weaving and textile business wasn’t as booming as before, it was still recognized as an intangible cultural heritage, with an unrivaled cultural depth. The family might not be extremely wealthy, but their heritage was undoubtedly rich.
For many years, it had been managed by the eldest grandmother. In recent years, however, she had shown intentions of letting go.
Ji Lang and Ji Yun had been openly and secretly contending for control, and recently, Ji Lang seemed to be in contact with a group regarding a business deal. It was not a huge deal, but the other party... seemed to have quite an influential background.
The Ji Family’s second elder also wished to get involved but, unfortunately, couldn’t find the connections.
He didn’t even know who was looking to order what type of clothing from the Ji Family.
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Uncle Meng from the eldest grandmother’s side escorted Ji Heng back to Ji Wanxin’s former room.
"Miss Wanxin’s room has always been kept," he said as he opened the door, showing Ji Heng the well-maintained but antiquated facilities inside. The pear wood couch was impeccable, "You’ll stay here tonight."
Ji Heng stood outside the door, feeling as if everything was surreal after forty years, clutching his smoking pipe, his voice deep: "Thank you."
Uncle Meng glanced at Ji Heng then closed the door and left.
Ji Heng stood still for a long time, then step by step, he moved to the couch, running his fingers over the mahogany, his hands withered, and gradually sat down on the couch without saying a word for a long time.
Meanwhile, at the eldest grandmother of the Ji Family’s place.
After Uncle Meng returned, the eldest grandmother’s parlor was now occupied by a young couple.
The eldest grandmother was speaking to the young woman with a gentle voice and a smiling face, clearly pleased with the pair.
Uncle Meng also bowed, respectfully greeting, "Second Young Master, Miss An."
"Uncle Meng, where have you come from?" Ji Lang asked with a smile.
"From your aunt’s husband, that is, your grandmother’s husband from her side of the family," the eldest grandmother sighed, "After forty years, he has finally returned."
Aunt’s husband?
Ji Lang and his fiancée looked at each other, surprised; they had never heard of him.
It was only when Uncle Meng was escorting them out that Ji Lang cautiously inquired about his grandmother’s husband.
"I heard his granddaughter came with him to Xicheng and is currently at a friend’s house. She didn’t return with him." Beyond that, Uncle Meng was not sure. fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
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