Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!
Chapter 850: Wanted to Recognize Her as a God-Granddaughter

Chapter 850: Chapter 850: Wanted to Recognize Her as a God-Granddaughter

Rong Ya was shocked.

Though Jiang Li might guess her family situation, he would never know it in such detail.

Back then, except for the Rong Family, outsiders almost never heard a word, let alone knew such precise timing.

Even if Jiang Li could find this out.

How did he know about her mother’s health condition?

She only secretly got the news last month that her mother had been hospitalized for over a month due to lung disease, and her condition was very bad.

She couldn’t eat or sleep well this past month.

Even Rong Kexi’s family is unaware of this news, so Jiang Li certainly couldn’t have heard it.

That’s why she was so surprised.

"Did you really figure it all out?"

Jiang Li nodded, "Moreover, I observed Miss Rong’s face; your eye corners are bluish, and your Yintang is pale purple. You’ve surely been distressed and anxious this period, unable to eat or sleep well, am I right?"

"Let me offer you some advice: stay clear-headed and independent before the moon emerges from the clouds, lest you fall into the mire, Miss Rong."

Rong Ya was stunned.

Could Jiang Li really have figured it all out?

Jiang Li naturally understood the Rong family’s situation. Coupled with the bits of information she had gathered previously, and now comparing with Rong Ya’s pulse, she had pretty much sorted it out.

The Rong Family has been politically inclined for generations, with deep family roots and has accumulated significant resources within the political realm.

In Old Sir Rong’s generation, he had two sons, the elder Rong Chusheng and the younger Rong Junsheng.

Since childhood, the old man noticed the differences between the kids, thinking the elder was more mature, hence intended to groom him for this career path.

Rong Chusheng didn’t disappoint, showing outstanding capability coupled with maturity, accomplishing many feats.

But Rong Junsheng was not easy to deal with.

The incident with Xu Ning showed his ruthless nature, bearing grudges, and not holding any affection for anyone, using everyone as pawns.

He used her father, his close friend, without hesitation.

Even his brother couldn’t escape his schemes.

Jiang Li didn’t know the details, nor how much preparation or means Rong Junsheng had employed, but overnight, Rong Chusheng’s bright future was marred with scandals and he was saddled with several major secrets.

The entire Rong family went through an investigation.

Rong Chusheng lost his job, and nearly dragged the Rong Family into a disaster.

With Rong Junsheng’s interference, the old man was utterly disappointed in his eldest son, in a fit of anger sent them abroad, nearly severing ties.

Rong Junsheng successfully ascended through ruthless methods, thriving in his position.

Since then, there was no news of the grand master of the Rong Family in the Capital.

Without the Rong Family’s support, Rong Chusheng lived poorly abroad.

The old man also deliberately neglected him, resulting in Rong Ya, who stayed in the Capital, losing touch with her parents.

Raised lavishly under her parents’ protection, leading a life of a young lady, she fell into despair overnight.

How could she not resent Rong Junsheng’s family?

But after all, she was a girl, weak and powerless, surviving under the old Sir Rong’s and Old Mrs. Rong’s care under the same roof.

Her parents were adrift while her enemies lived blissfully.

Each day she spent with them, her hatred grew.

Jiang Li’s words rekindled those painful memories, as she sat under the bright sunlight, her eye hidden beneath the brim of her hat filled with bitterness.

"I know you want revenge, but it’s not that simple." Jiang Li said slowly, "You’ve experienced Rong Junsheng’s tactics. Even your father fell to him. Any move you make, he will go all out to quell."

Rong Ya’s hand resting on the chair edge slowly tightened.

"So?" she said, controlling her voice, "Are you trying to threaten me with this?"

"No." Jiang Li shook her head, "I told you clearly from the start, I’m here to help you, Miss Rong, though I have my selfish motives as well."

"How will you help me?" Rong Ya sneered, "You said yourself, even my father couldn’t handle Rong Junsheng’s means. What assurance do you have that you can help me?"

Jiang Li smiled slightly, "Direct confrontation, I certainly don’t have that ability, but unconventional methods, I’m quite adept."

She took out a small incense bag from her pocket.

"Inside this incense bag is a special Red Chalcedony necklace. Miss Rong just needs to wear it around her neck."

Rong Ya frowned but didn’t reach to take it.

Jiang Li knew what she was worried about.

"Rest assured, I won’t harm you, it only affects Rong Junsheng."

Rong Ya’s expression remained cold, "Why should I trust you? You have no enmity with Rong Junsheng, why do this?"

Jiang Li’s face was indifferent, "Who said there’s no enmity?"

"He can’t escape responsibility for my father’s death."

Rong Ya was stunned.

"Your father?"

Jiang Li looked at her, "Miss Rong might not know, apart from having an elder brother, I have a younger brother, who is in my parents’ name, yet not related by blood."

Rong Ya met her gaze, vaguely guessing something.

"He’s Rong Junsheng’s child." Jiang Li said.

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Lunch was disrupted, so the Old Madam soon prepared a table of afternoon tea and called everyone back.

The table was set in the outside garden this time.

The afternoon sun was warm, enjoying the spring scenery along with tea was quite pleasant.

Gu Shengrong didn’t show, either handling Gu Qiang’s aftermath or contacting the Jin Family.

Apart from that, everyone was present.

The Old Madam first raised the teacup in front of her.

"This tea is called Zhuzhai, made from the first tender leaves of bamboo sprouting in early winter, cooked with the first snow, fragrant and rich, which I kept all winter and took out today. After the scandal at noon, it serves as my apology to everyone."

Rong Junsheng hastily raised the tea bowl before him, "The Old Madam speaks too heavily. Our two families have been allies for generations and should assist one another, such words don’t apply."

The Old Madam smiled slightly, lifting her hand to the servants.

"Junsheng can also be considered my nephew; Kexi I’ve watched grow up, and quite fond of. Were it not for fearing your parents’ disagreement, I would want to take her as my god-granddaughter."

Upon hearing this, the Rong family’s expressions changed.

Rong Kexi nearly jumped out of her seat in anxiety.

God-granddaughter?!

Isn’t she supposed to be engaged to Gu Yu?

Isn’t this an engagement party?!

How has it become an adoption ceremony?!

Fortunately, Shi Lei remained calm, pulling her back into her seat.

She wanted to ask for clarification but the Old Madam provided no chance, directly addressing the incoming servants.

"These are some jade accessories I recently acquired. As an old woman, wearing such things serves no purpose, so they’re for Kexi as her adoption gift. Though we couldn’t be grandparents this lifetime, perhaps in the next."