Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2363: 2299: Deep Within the Garden

These mysteries baffled everyone to no end.

A tangled and hard-to-express emotion stirred deep inside Lu Shuangshuang.

Soon after, Jiang Shiheng began identifying each member of the Jiang Family in turn. A few aligned with what he recalled, while others had altered so drastically that instant recognition escaped him.

Following that, Old Master Jiang escorted him personally to the courtyard.

The one belonging to their main household.

“In an hour, once you've rested, the family banquet will start. Everyone's busy getting ready at the moment, so why not catch a quick nap? That hectic morning has surely worn you out.”

Old Master Jiang let out a contented sigh.

Exhaustion aside, the effort had paid off richly.

At last, Xiao Sixth was home.

“Grandpa, why don't you take some rest as well? I'm holding up okay. I had plans to phone Little. She's likely been anticipating that call the entire day.”

With Jiang Shiheng lending support, they strolled alongside Chen Baoshen, Chen Yiping, Cheng Cheng, and Sun Han down the garden's stone pathway.

Cheng Cheng and Sun Han quietly committed the path and surroundings to memory as they went.

The sheer magnificence of the Jiang family's garden left them both in awe.

Even after passing through the grand entrance to the Jiang Family Main Wife’s section, a considerable distance remained, showing just how expansive this garden area truly was.

Spring has arrived; fresh sprouts are emerging, and blooms are unfurling in abundance across this expansive paradise, drawing bursts of wonder now and then, though the silence hangs a touch too heavily.

Without Jiang Yingqiong around and with their parents long gone, this immense estate typically sheltered only Old Master Jiang plus a handful of servants, lending an air of solitude.

Cheng Cheng trailed quietly in the rear, his mind drifting to Chiang Xiao amid every sight that unfolded.

Were that girl here, she'd have no reason to wander off; simply placing her easel in this spot would occupy her for hours on end.

She likely had no idea the Jiang Family's grounds stretched so vast and lovely.

Yet Cheng Cheng remained unaware that Jiang Shiheng had long since asked Chiang Xiao to sketch the garden layout based on his recollections.

Even if the finer points weren't fully precise or vivid, she must have some sense of it by now.

Old Master Jiang replied, “That's true; you ought to reach out to her shortly. We'll head there together. Your sister always handles her own courtyard cleanup upon returning. Regarding yours, Grandpa keeps folks maintaining it regularly. We've gotten it all set up over the last few days, including a phone right in your small study. Recall that little study of yours?”

While chatting, they reached a curved archway entrance, stepping into a cozy courtyard flanked by green bamboo walls, featuring stone tables and chairs close by, plus a petite pond to the right. A cluster of uniquely formed rocks sat nearby, moss clinging and tiny grasses peeking out from the crevices, creating an enchanting vibe.

“The staff didn't remove these weeds; I'll have a word with Old Liu about it later.”

Irritation flickered across Old Master Jiang's face.

He'd only moments ago boasted about the upkeep, but this sight undermined his words.

Jiang Shiheng paused in surprise, “Uncle Liu, you mean?”

“Exactly, the very Old Liu who's cared for this courtyard on your behalf all these years. He's gotten quite elderly.”

“So he wouldn't have let the grass stay on purpose,” Jiang Shiheng responded, his smile gentle and warm, “since Uncle Liu remembers how I enjoy the wild growth amid the rocks; it lends a more authentic touch.”

Nostalgia and sorrow filled his gaze as he eyed those stones.

They were the very ones he and she had gathered from beyond the walls long ago.

Strangely, the stones endured, yet the one who shared them had vanished.

“In that case, I wrongly accused Old Liu,” Old Master Jiang said, his expression finally softening into a smile.