"Oh?" After Jiang Wang finished speaking, the old lady took his hand. "Have you run into some difficulty? Don't worry. I'll take care of it for you."
She turned her head and instructed, "Go fetch Great Master."
Although Li Zhengyan, the Marquis of City-Crushing, was the head of the family, Li Zhengshu was older, and his standing and strength were no less impressive. So in the Marquis Mansion, whenever people spoke of Great Master, they meant Li Zhengshu.
There was another reason, too. Although Li Zhengshu was the eldest son born to a concubine, not the Old Matriarch's own son, she had raised him, and the two shared a deep bond.
He had never moved out of the Marquis Mansion to live on his own.
Even though he often took turns serving at East Brilliance Pavilion, and many people privately called him the foremost East Brilliance Scholar, he had no plans to establish his own household and branch of the family.
Jiang Wang felt a warmth in his heart.
Whether the old lady was extending her affection for her own grandson to him, or simply looking out for Li Longchuan's friend, her concern was sincere.
It was hard not to be moved.
"No, Old Matriarch. I'm not having any difficulties right now. I'm doing just fine! If I run into any trouble, I'll be sure to tell you," Jiang Wang said. "It's just that there is something I need to discuss with Long Chuan's uncle..."
Old Lady Li had lived to a ripe old age. Seeing Jiang Wang like this, she immediately understood that he might not want too many people hearing what he had to say.
So she said softly, "Everyone else, leave."
The sitting room suddenly felt spacious and empty, with only one close attendant remaining to serve