Chapter 759 - 533: Decision

Chapter 759: Chapter 533: Decision

This jade pendant, even Xiaomi doesn’t know about it, although it’s always been in her space.

Wei Ziang took the jade pendant.

"I can’t remember exactly. Perhaps I secretly hid it when Xiaomi was cleaning my wound."

It’s been almost twenty years. If it weren’t for his elder brother suddenly mentioning the Duke of Wei, he might never have remembered this jade pendant he had hidden.

He doesn’t even remember why he hid it back then, only dimly recalling such an event.

Xiaomi was a bit surprised: "That was a guest room. Before the space was upgraded, there was only that one small room. After the space was upgraded and more rooms were added, that room wasn’t used anymore."

Moreover, it has been years, and only a few years ago, when their parents got seasick, did they stay in there for a few days.

As for earlier times, since she couldn’t enter the space, even if Wei Ziang knew of its existence, he never resided inside, always camping outside with her.

So, the room that once nursed Wei Ziang back to health has never been occupied by anyone else till now.

This jade pendant naturally remained undiscovered.

After all, neither Xiaomi nor Ling’er would have any reason to rummage through the bedding of an empty room for no reason.

Jiang Yu gestured for Wei Ziang to show him the jade pendant.

Using a handkerchief, he gently wiped away the grime on the jade pendant, and under the candlelight, the pendant revealed its crystal clarity, warm and smooth to the touch—an excellent piece of white jade.

Jiang Yu examined it carefully and finally pulled apart the place covered by the string.

"There’s a ’Wei’ character here."

He gestured for the two to take a closer look, and sure enough, there was a tiny character, just slightly bigger than a sesame seed.

"This piece of jade is quite valuable, and it has a mark on it."

He said this and handed the jade pendant back to Wei Ziang: "I’ve said what needs to be said. As for what to do, you two can discuss it."

After speaking, he left directly.

Xiaomi looked at Wei Ziang, noticing the hesitation and uncertainty on his face.

"Big brother, should we go and see?" Xiaomi took the initiative to hold Wei Ziang’s hand.

Wei Ziang was taken aback: "Should we go?"

He didn’t really care about his background, after all, so many years had passed. He grew up in the Jiang family, treating the Jiang parents as his own, and the Jiang siblings as his own brothers.

In his heart, the Jiang family was his home. He never considered seeking out his own origins.

If it hadn’t been for his sister-in-law bringing up the matter of the young master in the Duke’s mansion, which gave them some associations, he probably would never have imagined having any association with the Duke of Wei’s mansion.

However, that’s all there was to it. Even if he suspected it might be himself, he never took the initiative to visit.

But...

"Big brother, why think so hard about whether to go or not? Regardless of whether the elderly is your real grandfather, he is also a great general and marshal who defended the borders and protected the country. You are a military man too, so it wouldn’t be too much to visit an elderly superior, right?"

Hesitation is already a decision.

If he truly didn’t want to go, he would have made it clear from the start that he wouldn’t go to the Duke’s mansion.

Hesitation and uncertainty simply mean he hasn’t made the final decision yet.

Since big brother can’t make a decision, she would step in to help make it. Otherwise, missing this opportunity would be a lifelong matter.

With this in mind, Xiaomi directly pulled Wei Ziang and headed out.

"There’s no better time than right now; it’s not too late. Let’s just head over."

Wei Ziang tightened his grip on the jade pendant in his hand and smiled slightly: "Alright."

Indeed, Xiaomi was right. No matter the reason, there’s no harm in going to have a look.

And besides, the things he and Xiaomi were doing now, in no way dishonored the reputation of the Duke’s mansion, even if it turns out he’s a descendant from there, no one would say they’re climbing the social ladder.

With this thought, the last bit of struggle in Wei Ziang’s heart also faded away.

Jiang Yu hadn’t gone far; seeing them come out, he could tell their decision just by their expressions.

"I’ve already had a carriage prepared and brought some things for you to take a look at. Decide for yourself what to take, there’s still plenty of time, no need to rush."

Wei Ziang clasped his hands: "Thank you, elder brother."

Jiang Yu waved his hand: "Hurry up and go, if you delay any longer, the curfew will start. If the Duke’s mansion finds it convenient, you won’t have to come back tonight."

Wei Ziang chuckled. They said the curfew would soon start, and here he was being urged to go quickly; it was evident that they were being told not to return home tonight.

However, elder brother was right. The old Duke didn’t have much time left, and if their relationship was confirmed, they truly shouldn’t come back tonight.

As for Xiaomi, she certainly couldn’t let Wei Ziang go alone. Whether big brother was the grandson of the old Duke or not, she had to go and see for herself, or she wouldn’t be at ease.

There was no time to explain to their parents; Jiang Yu told them to hurry up, and he would explain to the others later.

The carriage was already prepared outside; indeed, there were quite a few boxes inside.

The two thought about what elder brother said earlier and prepared to open them, only to find they were all empty.

The two exchanged a glance, instantly understanding elder brother’s meaning.

"Let me look for some things suitable for the elderly to eat."

With that, Xiaomi closed her eyes and leaned against the carriage.

Wei Ziang knew she was using her Spiritual Sense to enter the space to find things.

After all, they were on a carriage now, not convenient to enter the space directly.

A moment later, Xiaomi came back just as Wei Ziang finished opening all the boxes, including a few small fabric bags.

Elder brother’s intention was clear; the old Duke was unwell and didn’t have much time.

Even the Imperial Physician said so, which showed that the situation was really dire.

They didn’t have panaceas, but the items in the space were irrigated with water from the Spiritual Spring, nurtured with Spiritual Energy, and consumed over a long period, they were very beneficial for the body.

These empty boxes and fabric bags were meant for them to fill with things.

Over the years, elder brother and sister-in-law often sent food to the Duke’s mansion. Even if they took some now, it wouldn’t seem unusual to anyone.

Indeed, Xiaomi filled several bags with grains irrigated by the Spiritual Spring, primarily polished rice and flour; even just for porridge, it’s better than nothing.

However, Xiaomi knew these were of little use, as elder brother mentioned that over the years, he constantly had the sister-in-law send things to the old Duke. It’s likely the old Duke’s health couldn’t be fully restored just with a bit of food from the space.

Therefore, she took out two items that might truly be useful.

"Ginseng tea is a great supplement, quick to invigorate and nourish blood. The old man has been on the battlefield for years and surely has suffered many injuries. These two ginsengs would be perfect to supplement his health."

Wei Ziang held Xiaomi’s hand: "Thank you."

Xiaomi smiled: "What’s there to thank? You know we have plenty of this. Besides, no matter the standpoint, the old man served the country for a lifetime, protecting the people. These two ginsengs for him are well-deserved."

Then she added: "When finished, I still have more. Drinking a bit of ginseng tea each day, I wouldn’t say cures all but surely extends life by at least a couple of years."

After all, this was ginseng nurtured in the space for nearly twenty years.