"Word has already got out that we will adopt her as a daughter. How can we stop this?" Madam of Duke Xing shook with barely suppressed anger.
In order to put more pressure on the Qin's Mansion, she deliberately visited many high-powered madams for various reasons, the next day. Although she did not explicitly say that she would adopt Qin Wanru as a foster daughter, she did express implicitly that she would like to have an adopted daughter. She had visited Qin Wanru before with great satisfaction, and showed that she valued this adopted daughter.
After being adopted, Qin Wanru would be brought up in Duke Xing's Mansion.
She did not say that in an explicit way, which absolutely showed her self-restraint. It was obvious that before things were formally finalized, she could not just casually say something for certain.
"Do you still want to adopt her now? Does it mean that the rumor is true?" Duke Xing asked in a cold voice. With an
"Second Miss Qin, I am the servant from Duke Xing's Mansion. This time I am here to arrange for our Madam to take Miss Qi as her foster daughter." The principal maid smiled mildly and politely. Qin Wanru nodded. This servant girl was familiar to her, she had been here with Madam of Duke Xing, before. "Our Madam likes Second Miss very much, and originally she wanted to adopt Second Miss as her foster daughter. But she had not thought that the rumors outside were so unpleasant that our Old Madam even rebuked our Madam, so she had to switch to First Miss. But anyway, our Madam likes Second Miss most, and although you cannot become mother and daughter, she asked me to tell Second Miss that whatever happens in the future, you can directly tell our Madam, and our Madam will try her best to help you!" The principal maid was quick witted and eloquent. She finished the speech from Madam of Duke Xing without any pause, and then waved her
Behind the plum tree turned out Qi Rongzhi with a look of holding her head high, which seemed similar to her look in Jiangzhou at that time. "Qin Wanru, I didn't know that you used to show a well-behaved appearance in the past, but now you dare to offend Qin Yuru deliberately!" Qin Wanru definitely understood her pun as the corners of her lips slightly moved upward, of which the beautiful color was as gorgeous as flowers. "When will First Miss Qi leave?" This sentence implicitly expressed the meaning of driving her off. She knew that after hearing her words Qi Rongzhi couldn't help jumping out and coming to her! Qi Rongzhi was furious and her eyes fiercely fell on Qin Wanru's body. "Qin's Mansion is not a good place. It is certain that I will leave, and I will go far away. In future, I will be the Miss of Duke Xing's Mansion, while you are just a... b*stard picked from somewhere. After this leave, there will be a world of diffe
"Yes, and she has taken a lot. First Miss's behavior is really strange!" Qingyue said in surprise. "What kind of cakes and pastries did she take?" Qin Wanru asked, with the color of her eyes deeper. "What she took were all the common ones. Those kinds made in the big kitchen were all taken some pieces. The old maid said that First Miss needed to write, and would get hungry quickly, so she asked the people in the big kitchen to take some from every kind!" After a thought, Qingyue answered. "She wants every kind?" Qin Wanru frowned, because it didn't seem to a simple thing. "Yes, she asked for every kind and for a lot. There were some kinds of dessert that weren't made a lot, so the supervisor in the big kitchen also explained a few words to the old maid." Qingyue entered the big kitchen afterwards and said that she came to stew bird's nest porridge for Qin Wanru. Because the bird's nest porridge hadn't finished cooking, she stay
The yard which closed people was the coldest place in Qin's Mansion near the back door. There were not many masters in Qin's Mansion, and some of the yards were empty. The two guards who watched the gate saw Shui Ruolan coming here with Qin Wanru. They went forward quickly to salute to them respectfully. The general had instructions that besides him, only Madam Shui could see people in it. "Nothing happened with them?" Shui Ruolan asked. "Nothing big happened. But sometimes they would refuse to eat, sometimes they would abuse others. Now we have made them quiet!" A guardian reported. "Can I go in and take a look?" Shui Ruolan asked politely. "Madam Shui can go in, but Second Miss..." The guard looked awkwardly at Qin Wanru, who followed Shui Ruolan tightly, and was very hesitating. "Did the general say that I could not go in with Second Miss?" Shui Ruolan said gently. The guard shook hi
"Yes, Miss!" Yujie turned instantly and went outside without hesitation. Not only the faces of the two women surnamed Liu changed dramatically, but also the men in the corridor hurriedly rushed to Qin Wanru and respectfully bowed to her with his face changing. "Miss, please stay! We don't mean to do anything to hurt Madam Shui!" "You don't mean that?" Qin Wanru said, staring coldly at him. Yujie stopped and stood behind her to guard her. "We really don't mean that. We just come to the capital for something, but didn't expect to attract the attention of Ningyuan Army General!" The man braced himself to explain, and then dared not look down on the Second Miss who still looked young. Qin Wanru once again looked at the man. At first glance, he looked like an educated and reasonable scholar, but she could tell he was actually very shrewd from what he had done. Shui Ruolan had once married to the Second Young Master Qia
Shui Ruolan knew the affair between them could even be the key to take control of the First Young Master Qian. The First Young Master Qian wanted to attend the imperial exam and stand out among others, so his reputation couldn't be damaged even a little at this time, and concubine Liu was the most influential factor in his reputation. With this secret known by her, the First Young Master Qian wouldn't dare to deal with her again, no matter he did that because of his secret agreement with someone or other reasons. It was not appropriate to lock up someone with an official rank like him in the General's Mansion. If something really happened to him, Qin Huaiyong had to bear all the responsibilities. All scholars around the country gathered in the capital to attend the imperial exam. If something really happened, it was not just a matter about the First Young Master Qian! After thinking over these key points, Shui Ruo
After staying in the yard where Qian Youcai lived for a short while, Qin Huaiyong arranged a carriage to send Qian Youcai and concubine Liu out, while the lady surnamed Liu was left in the mansion. It was said to be Qian Youcai's plan. He should study hard to prepare for the imperial exam recently, with no time to think about other things and take care of his family. He said concubine Liu was a maid who took care of his daily life, and left the lady surnamed Liu in the Qin's Mansion. It was not widely known that Qian Youcai had visited the Qin's Mansion. Many people did not know who he was or concubine Liu was the concubine of his second brother rather than his maid. Therefore, this reason was justifiable, so everyone believed that it was true. Since it was Qian Youcai's plan and the Qin's Mansion was willing to help him, it was reasonable for the lady surnamed Liu to stay in the Qin's Mansion. This kind of thing was a family matter with not
The old maid's words seemed to make sense. Qin Wanru couldn't interfere in the affairs in Madam Di's yard. Nevertheless, since she knew about it, she could send someone to Shui Ruolan's yard with them and tell Shui Ruolan about it. Since she had looked over the maids, Shui Ruolan could simply record it without much trouble. Qin Wanru could even directly instruct the supervisor of the inner court to handle this matter, and then told Shui Ruolan about it. In this way, it could be considered handled by Shui Ruolan. The Qin's Mansion and Duke Yong's Mansion were close to each other and doubly related by the marriage between Qin Yuru and Di Yan. It was reasonable for Qin Wanru to do that. "Go there on your own. You should know about the route to my mother's yard." Qin Wanru did not answer the old maid and said after thinking for a while. Before the masters of the Qin's Mansion moved here, the servants of Duke Yong's Mansion came her
"Not yet. My leg just cramped up." Shao Wanru reached out to touch her calf, but her belly was too big to reach it.The Emperor reached out his strong hand and massaged her calf. The young and handsome Emperor breathed a sigh of relief. "Thankfully, you are not going to deliver the baby!"As soon as he said this, Chu Liuchen realized he had said something wrong. He hurriedly explained, "I didn't mean that. It's good that you are not delivering the baby now."After saying that, he realized that something was wrong again and laughed.Shao Wanru laughed so hard that she couldn't speak. Since when did Chu Liuchen, who was as scheming and gloomy as a demon king, could not even speak clearly?"You're still laughing. Did I say anything wrong?" Chu Liuchen glared at her. However, with an elegant smile on his face, he didn't look domineering at all.Shao Wanru continued laughing happily. After a while, she s
Everything in the past had a cause, but this cause was concealed in many mists, so it appeared unreal.After reading the letter in her hand, Shao Wanru put it down with a trace of a smile across the corners of her eyes. She had been relieved of some things. Once she hoped that Qin Huaiyong would treat her like Qin Yuru.This was what she hoped for most in her last life. After all, at that time, she had always thought that she was Qin Huaiyong's biological daughter, and she had no idea that her identity had been seized by Qin Yuru. Right now, Shao Wanru didn't want to mention it again. After the rebirth, she found out the truth and could not be reluctant to get close to Qin Huaiyong anymore.The memories of her last life were fading away, and they become blurred in her eyes.Putting down the memorial in her hand, Shao Wanru smiled with an elegant and calm look in her eyes. "Madam, please pass my gratitude to Ningyuan Army Gen
Shui Ruolan followed the Nanny who led the way ahead and felt uneasy. Since she came to the capital, she occasionally associated with some Madams from aristocratic families. She would not attend their parties unless it was necessary.On the one hand, she always had a weak character. On the other hand, every time she joined them, some Madams always asked about Madam Di intentionally or unintentionally. They were polite to Shui Ruolan on the surface, but they sneered at her behind her back when talking about her.People in the capital thought that Madam Di was Qin Huaiyong's legal wife. Shui Ruolan was a divorced woman. How could she compare with a decent Madam from an aristocratic family? Her status was much lower than Madam Di's. Of course, there were some people who flattered her. They were two-bit nobodies who wanted to curry favor with Qin Huaiyong.This was the first time Shui Ruolan had entered the Palace since she came to the capit
"Yes, Her Highness fainted. Hurry up... Inform His Highness to go to see her. Mingqiu Nun is also there... Hurry up!" Yujie was so excited that she spoke incoherently."Are you stupid?" Xiao Xuanzi looked at Yujie as if she were a fool."Quick! It's true. Believe me." Yujie was overjoyed and kept urging."His Highness will get angry," Xiao Xuanzi reminded Yujie.Yujie blinked her eyes in confusion. "Go quickly. His Highness will be happy.""His Highness will be angry!" Xiao Xuanzi said loudly. He thought that Yujie was out of her mind. What nonsense she was talking about! Xiao Xuanzi had seen with his own eyes how his master treasured Princess Chen. Princess Chen fainted now, but Yujie said that Prince Chen would be happy. What could he be happy for?Xiao Xuanzi felt a chill on his back. He even thought that he might not be safe. Instead, this silly girl was giggling here.Yujie looked
The swing swayed slowly. Shao Wanru sat on it and slightly narrowed her clear eyes in the sun, enjoying the gentle breeze. After a shower, the sky cleared up. Under the blue sky, she felt quite pleasant.It was the third day since the violent political upheaval in the Palace. Everything had returned to the right path, and the Emperor had woken up. The Fake Dead Medicine was remarkably effective.Chu Qing planned to kill the Emperor and shift the blame onto Chu Liuyue. In the end, he occupied the Palace, but at the last moment, Chu Liuchen changed the ultimate outcome.Chu Qing was not the deceased emperor's son. As the truth was exposed, he became a surviving supporter of the previous dynasty.Consort Dowager Qing had an affair with the prince of the previous dynasty on the run and was pregnant. After that, she met the deceased emperor, who had come to wipe out the rebels. She seduced him and entered the Palace. Not long aft
Chu Liuyue looked at the Emperor indifferently. During this period, the Emperor often vomited blood. He was used to such a scene. He fainted again, but so what?He walked up to pull the Emperor up and said, "Father, you'd better write it carefully so as not to cause me more trouble..."The next moment, his hand paused before the Emperor. Abruptly, Chu Liuyue reached out to feel his breath, and his face changed drastically."Your Majesty... Your Majesty..." Derong was terrified and looked at Chu Liuyue. Likewise, he reached out to feel the Emperor's breath and knelt on the ground in a panic. "His Majesty... passed away!"Chu Liuyue looked sullen and reached out to feel his breath again. He found it hard to believe that the Emperor would die of anger because of him. Although he had said he was not afraid of this result, it became more difficult for him to clear up such a messy situation when the Emperor died. Since he was in t
Lights of every palace in the imperial Palace went out at night. There was a great noise somewhere. When the first scream came, many people put on their clothes and lit the lights again.These women in the Palace looked ghastly pale. They wanted to hide elsewhere but couldn't find shelter in the darkness. They trembled and huddled together, not knowing what had happened. Anyway, it didn't sound like a good thing. How could such a lot of awful noise appear in the Palace? The first idea that came to many people was that a rebellion was happening.In the night, Zhaoyi Di hurriedly followed a eunuch carrying a lantern and went to a palace out of use.Chu Liuyue was sitting in the middle of the hall."Greetings, Your Highness!" Zhaoyi Di said."How is it going?" Chu Liuyue asked."Commandery Prince Cheng has taken some people to the Emperor's resting place!" Zhaoyi Di reported."Good, well d
"From the previous dynasty?" Shao Wanru looked up. Though she was surprised, she didn't show it. She had figured it out. But after confirming it, she was wide awake."Will the Empress Dowager be in danger? I'll go to the Palace every day in the next few days!" Shao Wanru suggested."No, it's too dangerous!" Chu Liuchen shook his head."It doesn't matter. I have helpers by my side and bracelets!" Shao Wanru reached out her hand and cutely shook it. There was a pair of glossy sapphire bracelets on her wrist. At a glance, they were not ordinary.Chu Liuchen said with his face darkening, "No!"Such a close-fitting concealed weapon should be the last resort. As long as he thought Shao Wanru would be in such a dangerous situation, he would not be at ease. "Let Qin Yiyan accompany my Imperial Grandmother!""But someone should accompany and protect Noble Consort Lan. If those people deal with her..." Shao W
"Master, there is something wrong with the sandalwood." Qi Jue pulled an incense stick out of the incense burner at hand.Chu Liuchen took it and frowned. "What's the problem?"Qi Jue replied with a serious look, "There is something added to it. If it is used for a long term, one will be mentally and physically exhausted, then lack strength, and spit out blood. If putting another ingredient into the medicine at this time, it is very likely to cause sudden death."On the bed, the Emperor leaned against Noble Consort Lan with a pale face. Just now, he spat out blood again, and he felt very uncomfortable all over.Noble Consort Lan stroked the Emperor hard while looking toward Chu Liuchen with her red eyes, but she did not speak."What was added?" Chu Liuchen asked sternly. He didn't trust the imperial physicians in the Palace, so he brought Qi Jue to the Palace. After entering the Palace, Qi Jue did not check the