NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 16 Since it is a gamble, there will be winners and losers
Seeing that Aunt Qiu was resolute, Shen Qing agreed, "In that case, my fourth sister will be waiting for me at the door of the house tomorrow morning."
Aunt Qiu is the biological sister of Qiu Ming, the supervisory censor of the dynasty. Although the position of supervisory censor is not high in rank, it can produce unexpected results in certain matters.
Seeing Shen Qing agreeing so happily, Aunt Qiu was startled at first, and then a faint joy appeared on her face, "I thank you, Madam."
Mu Lingxi followed Fu Shen closely, "Lingxi thanked my sister-in-law."
Shen Qing didn't say anything more, but signaled that the two of them could leave.
Before leaving, Aunt Qiu looked at Shen Qing with a carefree expression, hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "Young Madam, she seems to have changed a lot compared to before."
Hearing this, Shen Qing suddenly smiled and looked up at Aunt Qiu, "It's just that I have been restricted by others for a long time, so I want to be more content."
Aunt Qiu smiled back, with a bit more sincerity in her eyes, "Life is only a few decades long, and although there are many obstacles, if you can find a moment of satisfaction, it will be considered as your true intention."
Long after Aunt Qiu and her daughter left, Shen Qing was still thinking about the words left by Aunt Qiu.
Looking in the direction of the door, a trace of compassion flashed in Shen Qing's eyes. Aunt Qiu was also a pitiful person.
Those words were nominally a response to his own words, but they were not a reflection of Aunt Qiu's life.
"Miss, Aunt Qiu and her daughter suddenly surrendered after being silent for many years. Is it credible?"
Chanyi gave Shen Qing a cup of tea with a little doubt on her face.
Shen Qing did not respond directly, but also answered Chanyi's question, "It's just a few acquaintances, so there's no question of trust or distrust, but I believe Aunt Qiu is a smart person."
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Qiyunyuan.
As soon as Aunt Qiu and her daughter returned to their yard, they sent all the servants out. Mu Lingxi looked at Aunt Qiu with a puzzled face, "Aunt Qiu is acting too carelessly today, isn't it? "
In the past two days, Shen Qing's performance was really eye-catching. Even Mrs. Yanglinghou, who always covered the sky with one hand in the mansion, was repeatedly frustrated at her hands. However, Yanglinghou's mansion was the territory of the Mu family after all, and there was another person in the position. Mu Xueliu, the crown prince's concubine, was here, so Mu Lingxi always felt that it was a little too early to make a decision now.
Unlike Shen Qing, they had neither the Yining Marquis Mansion with profound foundations to back them up, nor the wealthy imperial businessman Yun Sect to back them up. What they had was just a desperate move.
Once you lose, you will be doomed.
Aunt Qiu poured a cup of tea for Mu Lingxi with a calm face, and said earnestly, "I know that the Fourth Miss is cautious, but some opportunities are fleeting. If you miss them, it will be a lifelong regret."
Mu Lingxi frowned slightly, "Aren't you afraid of losing the bet?"
Aunt Qiu smiled and said, "A woman's marriage is a gamble, and since it is a gamble, there are winners and losers. Now, the Yining Marquis Mansion is at its peak, and although the Huangshang Yun family has retreated to Yuncheng, it still has a profound influence, so even if the Mu family fights Even if we try our best to suppress it, we can't put a canary that has experienced freedom back into the birdcage. At least, it won't be possible until the fourth lady gets married."
Mu Lingxi vaguely understood Aunt Qiu's thoughts, and worry flashed across her face, "What about the future? If the Mu family gains power, I'm afraid Auntie will be the next one to be spared."
Aunt Qiu drank tea leisurely, seemingly ignoring everything, "If that time comes, it will be your destiny."
"Auntie!"
Mu Lingxi's face was full of disapproval, but Aunt Qiu's eyes flashed with yearning, and then she spoke slowly, "Fourth Miss, I have lived for thirty-two years. When I was in my parents' home, I listened to my parents' teachings and got married. Later, she worshiped her husband as a god. Everyone said that this is what women should do, but I don't think so. I also want to live for myself, not in the name of the legitimate daughter of the Qiu family, nor in the capacity of Qiu Aunt of the Yangling Marquis Mansion. , but live seriously for yourself with the name Qiuyi."
After Aunt Qiu finished speaking, a trace of confusion and confusion flashed across Mu Lingxi's face.
She could feel that Aunt Qiu had not lived happily these years, but when she just said those words, there was a dazzling light in the depths of her eyes.
After thinking for a long time, Mu Lingxi said, "As long as my aunt likes it, Lingxi will listen to her in everything."
Aunt Qiu stroked Mu Lingxi's head with a smile on her face, "Four young ladies don't have to worry about anything else. All you need to do is go to the palace tomorrow. If you like any young man, just come back and talk to your aunt."
She has been married to Yanglinghou Mansion for sixteen years. Even though she has been a transparent person during these years, she holds many secrets that cannot be known to anyone.
She believed that Shen Qing would be very interested in those things.
And she also wanted to see how far Shen Qing could stir up the muddy waters of the Yangling Marquis Mansion.
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As the morning passed, the entire Yanglinghou Mansion was silent, but just after noon, the news of Lin Xuefu's pregnancy spread throughout the Yanglinghou Mansion.
The fact that Lin Xuefu is carrying the first grandson of the Yangling Marquis Mansion is of great significance, and her identity as Mu Ziqian's childhood sweetheart adds a bit of suspense to the dispute between wives and concubines.
Ever since Shen Qing made a big fuss at the wedding ceremony of Mu Ziqian and Lin Xuefu the day before yesterday, rumors have spread behind the scenes in the house that the reason why Shen Qing was so decisive was because she really couldn't stand Mu Ziqian and Lin Xuefu sleeping together every day. Habitat, that's why I had the determination to destroy it if I couldn't get it.
The rumor spread, and naturally it reached Shen Qing's ears. Shen Qing thought it was quite interesting, so he did not stop it, but allowed it to continue to develop.
The Yangling Marquis Mansion is an aristocratic family, so it should be lively and lively.
When Chanyi brought the news back, Shen Qing was just about to take a nap.
When she suddenly heard the news about Lin Xuefu's pregnancy, Shen Qing was a little surprised, "Didn't I also fall into a coma the day before yesterday? Why did the news about her pregnancy come out now?"
Although the doctor in the mansion is not as good as the imperial doctor in the palace, he is not a loser either. You can still tell whether you are pregnant or not.
"The news was found out the day before yesterday, but Aunt Lin suppressed it, saying that the young lady had just been heartbroken. If such news were spread again, the young lady would not be able to bear the excitement."
Hearing this, Shen Qing immediately chuckled and said, "Before, I was wondering how the rumors in the house spread so fast. It seems that our Aunt Lin is secretly adding fuel to the flames."
Chanyi couldn't help but get angry when she heard this, "Isn't that right? He obviously tried his best to win favor, but he wanted to drag the young lady into the water. It's even more ridiculous today. He said that he was afraid that the young lady would be irritated, but at the same time he said She tried so hard to coax everyone in the Hou Mansion to carry her in as a wife, but this good guy let her do it all!"
As for why Lin Xuefu suppressed the news, it is not difficult to guess the reason. Mu Xueliu was there on the day of Shen Qing's wedding, and she made it clear that she wanted to make the decision for Shen Qing, so even if her pregnancy was exposed, There was no benefit to be gained, and today Lin Xuefu came here under the pretext of returning Shen Qing's dowry, but was slapped twice for no reason, and passed out in Shen Qing's yard. This was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity.
There was no trace of anger on Shen Qing's lazy expression, but she chuckled softly, "She is so dedicated, it would be a pity not to become a queen in the palace."