The book has no strength, the female supporting role just wants to survive

Chapter 286 Everyone in the Xiao family will always respect her choice

"Master Zhang has a good plan."

Xiao Huaimin knew that Zhang Yi had the support of the Rongguo Mansion because of his wife, so even though he was a minister, he dared to speak so firmly to him, which showed that he was sure that he would not offend the Second Prince's faction.

Zhang Yi suppressed the smugness in his eyes and said to Xiao Huaimin politely,

"Master Xiao, what are you talking about? You and I both serve the emperor in the court and we meet each other every day. If we are unhappy because of our own children, it will affect our mood when we go to court every day."

Hearing Zhang Yi say this, Xiao Huaimin really wanted to respond, what's the impact, the assistant minister and the chancellor are not standing in the same row anyway.

"Why is Miss Jiang silent?"

When Mrs. Zhang saw that Xiao Huaimin did not explicitly refuse, she thought that the matter was probably settled, so she spoke up to try to dampen Jiang Tunan's enthusiasm.

"I... forget it, I'll talk to you guys later, you're not happy again."

Jiang Tunan spread her hands helplessly, but in her heart she still believed that Xiao Huaimin would not agree to such a request. Having been with Xiao Huaimin for such a long time, Jiang Tunan naturally felt that Xiao Huaimin treated her sincerely.

However, if Xiao Huaimin had to agree for various reasons, Jiang Tunan would not blame him. At that time, she could just take on all the responsibilities herself, so that Ye Ruzhen would be less implicated.

"Nannan, just say whatever you want to say. I'm here."

Xiao Huaimin still had a smile on his face, but this smile was different from the one he usually showed Jiang Tunan, and the smile did not reach his eyes.

"Miss Jiang, don't you want to agree?"

Zhang Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, with an unhappy expression in his eyes, which put a layer of pressure on Jiang Tunan invisibly.

"Of course I can't agree."

Jiang Tunan pretended not to see the threat in Zhang Yi's eyes.

"If Miss Zhang's punishment is revoked, then it will tell everyone that all of this is my fault. Princess Guangping might even accuse me of false accusation. Who can I turn to for justice then?"

"Moreover, Miss Zhang was the one at fault. Everyone in Xinglan Academy knows that she bullied her fellow disciples. Lord Zhang can cover the mouths of Miss Ye and me, but can he cover the mouths of everyone in Xinglan Academy?"

"As for whether it's face or not, I think Ms. Zhang should think about the consequences she will face when doing something."

Zhang Yi didn't expect Jiang Tunan to refuse to give in at all. He slapped the table with a loud noise.

"It seems that Miss Jiang has no mercy on Zhang. However, I would like to remind Miss Jiang that it would not be good for a girl to be so cruel and ruthless and to ruin someone's future because of a small conflict."

Zhang Yi's expression was not particularly fierce, but it was not friendly either.

"Then it will affect the reputation of Lord and Madam Xiao."

Zhang Yi's aura was indeed strong. Xiao Mingxu beside him was secretly pulling Jiang Tunan's sleeve, and Xiao Mingrui was also looking at Jiang Tunan worriedly.

But Jiang Tunan had been an intern in the hospital for a period of time and had become accustomed to all kinds of unreasonable people, so he didn't care about Zhang Yi's little intimidation.

Besides, neither Xiao Huaimin nor Mrs. Xiao interrupted her just now, which meant that they were not dissatisfied with her behavior.

"I don't know what Lord Zhang is talking about. I am just seeking truth from facts and explaining things objectively."

Jiang Tunan's voice was steady.

"Lord Zhang brought his wife and daughter here today, saying that they wanted to have a good negotiation. But as soon as I got here, I was mocked and ridiculed by Madam Zhang, and then many unfounded charges were put on me. Did Lord Zhang and Madam Zhang show me any mercy at that time?"

"They just think I'm an orphan and easy to bully. Now that I don't fall for it, they're trying to blackmail me morally."

"But I think Master Zhang should make one thing clear. My last name is Jiang, not Xiao or Ji. Even if my reputation is bad, it's because my parents didn't teach me well. But I have been an orphan since I was a child, so it's normal that I have no morals now."

Jiang Tunan had a cold expression on his face, but he was surprisingly calm when he said that he had no parents.

Xiao Mingrui looked at Jiang Tunan's face silently. Xiao Huaimin, who was sitting above him, felt a pain in his heart, and the young man who was full of vigor and vitality in those days came to his mind again.

"So Lord Zhang, you don't have to restrain me with these illusory things. Besides, if I were really cruel, Miss Zhang would not be crying in Madam Zhang's arms now, but cooperating with the interrogation in the Dali Temple."

"Miss Zhang left a written receipt for extorting fifty taels of gold. Even if I file a complaint with the Dali Temple, it would still be justified. I think the standard of judgment of Daxing law is not to look at who is the daughter of so-and-so, right?"

Mrs. Xiao once again looked up to Jiang Tunan. This girl was not afraid at all when facing Zhang Yi's intimidation. Instead, she could speak so many words clearly and coherently.

He even wanted to get the Xiao Mansion out at the cost of humiliating himself.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Xiao began to appreciate Jiang Tunan a little.

Zhang Yi sneered.

"I underestimated you. I didn't expect that you are so good at talking at such a young age."

Mrs. Zhang was furious when she saw that Jiang Tunan had no intention of giving in.

"You are such an ungrateful girl. Do you want to create a rift between the Xiao family and the Meng family just because of you?"

Madam Zhang was talking about the Meng family, not the Zhang family. She was using the Rongguo Mansion to give Jiang Tunan, or putting pressure on the Xiao Mansion.

Mrs. Zhang had heard before that Xiao Huaimin and the Prime Minister had had some unpleasantness before, so she felt that Xiao Huaimin should not offend anyone from the Meng family again.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Huaimin spoke directly.

"Nannan is not wrong. Who is the one who caused the rift? If Madam Zhang wants to use her power to pressure others, then let Meng Shi come and talk to me. We are all ministers. Who has a higher official rank?"

Madam Xiao also spoke up.

"If Lord Meng is not available, Madam Zhang can also invite Duke Rong. My father is also a Duke, so I'm sure the two old gentlemen will have a lot to talk about."

Mrs. Zhang didn't dare to go to the Meng family for such a small matter. She just wanted to scare Jiang Tunan.

"It seems that we can't reach an agreement today."

The previous friendly look on Zhang Yi's face was no longer there, only a sinister look remained.

"Everyone in my Xiao family will always respect and support my Nan Nan's own choice."

Jiang Tunan felt a lump in his throat and almost burst into tears.

No matter when or where, Xiao Huaimin would always stand by him, no matter whether he was right or wrong, or why.

"Well, since Lord Xiao is so disrespectful, I, Zhang, will take my leave! After all, there is still the Ye family's clarification. I don't believe that my daughter can't continue to study here!"

Zhang Yi stood up and waved his sleeves heavily. Madam Zhang and Zhang Qi were also ready to leave. Jiang Tunan hesitated and looked at Xiao Huaimin.

Seeing Jiang Tunan's pleading eyes, Xiao Huaimin immediately understood what she wanted to do. Without any hesitation, Xiao Huaimin nodded slightly.

With Xiao Huaimin's permission, Jiang Tunan stepped forward and followed the people from the Ye family. Seeing this, the Ji siblings and the two brothers from the Xiao family also followed them out.

"Master Ye, please stay."

Ye Bingchun stopped when he heard Jiang Tunan's voice, and the three people from the Zhang family in front also stopped to watch Jiang Tunan's next move.

"Master Ye is going to testify for Zhang Qi?"

Zhang Yi felt unhappy when he heard this.

"Miss Jiang, what are you going to do? Do you still want to threaten the imperial officials?"

Jiang Tunan didn't even look at Zhang Yi, but said to Ye Bingchun,

"Sir Ye, I don't mean to make things difficult for you. It's just that if you really force Zhenzhen to give false testimony, at the very least, as the Jingzhao Yin, you yourself cannot distinguish right from wrong. If this gets out, I'm afraid it will tarnish your reputation."

"You are brave!"