Nian Huajiao: The cold-faced treacherous minister spoiled her unconditionally after breaking his vow

Chunhuayuan.

Qin sat at the head with her eyes lowered, her hands stained with bright red cardamom, constantly stroking the green-glazed lotus-patterned teacup in front of her.

Jiang Nian knelt in front of her and trembled.

She had just finished dinner when she was invited to Chunhua Courtyard by Mother Cao. She had been kneeling there for half a quarter of an hour before she saw Qin come out from the inner room.

I don't know what made this stepmother unhappy...

Another cup of tea.

Jiang Nian felt like he was about to fall down.

Qin then asked condescendingly: "Nian'er, how does your mother treat you?"

Jiang Nian didn't even think about it, and blurted out: "My mother is kind and always treats her daughter as her own."

She often practiced these words in her room so that when Qin asked her about them, she could speak them as if they were real.

Of course Qin could guess what she was thinking.

Then he asked, "Tomorrow is the Spring Festival Banquet at the Yongxing Marquis's Mansion. What else do you need?"

Jiang Nian lowered her eyes obediently and replied, "My daughter has everything she needs. My mother sent some clothes and jewelry to Ruixueyuan a few days ago, but my daughter hasn't even put them on yet."

This was the reward Qin had sent to her after she dissuaded Jiang Yin in time in Shaoguang Courtyard that day.

Qin was always like this, giving someone a slap and then giving them a sweet reward.

She laughed softly, her voice sharp and thin, and then said, "You've also heard about the second branch's plan to adopt An'er as the heir, right?"

Jiang Nian didn't know why she brought up this matter at this time, and his drooping eyes were full of confusion.

I could only nod and reply, "Replying to your mother's words, your daughter has heard it."

"So what do you think?" Qin asked quickly and urgently.

Jiang Nian didn't have time to think for a moment, and replied hesitantly: "An'er... An'er is my mother's son, and he will be a helper to my sixth brother in the future. He must not be adopted by my second uncle and second aunt..."

After saying that, she felt that she was just a concubine's daughter. Even if An'er was her biological brother, she had no way to control his stay or departure. The two siblings in the Duke's Mansion could only rely on Qin...

He kowtowed again and said, "It's up to mother to decide."

Who made them reincarnate in the aunt's belly? As long as they are alive, they can only please the mistress.

Qin then winked at Mother Cao who was standing beside her.

Mother Cao hurried forward to help Jiang Nian up, and said with a smile: "Second Miss, please take a seat. Although the weather is getting warmer, the bluestone bricks are still cold. Second Miss is delicate and if she catches a cold, Madam will be worried again."

Jiang Nian was pulled up from the ground by Mother Cao and pressed down on the armchair at the bottom, like a puppet.

"Thank you, mother. Thank you, Mother Cao." She held herself upright and only dared to sit in a corner of the armchair, and spoke obediently to Qin.

Seeing how obedient she was, Qin's expression became much better than before.

She moved her body, leaned against the armchair and said, "Don't worry about An'er's adoption. I will refuse it. As for Aunt Liu, I will also find a way to release her, but..."

How could she allow the second wife to have an heir?

Wouldn't this mean that she would hand over the money to Liu? That's absolutely impossible!

It’s not that Qin is stingy, it’s just that she needs money too much.

She had a brother from her mother's family who had made no achievements in his official career and was still only a fifth-rank official. He needed money to govern the court every year.

If Qin wanted to gain a more stable footing in the Duke's Mansion and stand tall in front of Liu, she had to subsidize her natal family and hope that her brother would be promoted.

My husband only has the title of Duke but no real power. If he wants to keep his position, doesn't he have to rely on spending money?

There are hundreds of people in this mansion who need food, drink and clothes, and monthly allowances. The young ladies are also about to reach the age of marriage, and the dowry is another sum of money.

Although the young masters are still young, they are at the age of studying, so the writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone are the most precious...

Which one doesn’t require money?

Qin looked very embarrassed, and Jiang Nian looked at her with puzzlement with his beautiful eyes.

"However, you also know your father's temper. If you can't make him happy, I'm afraid you won't be able to convince him to release your aunt. If your aunt can't get out, An'er will be in danger..."

Jiang Nian was a little overwhelmed after hearing this. She asked, "Mother, what you mean is... please give your daughter some advice."

Qin said slowly, "Who else in this mansion could make your father unhappy?"

She replied tremblingly: "Mother, you mean...big sister?"

Qin looked at her with admiration, nodded and said, "Yes, as soon as she returned, the mansion was in turmoil. Your father has been having a headache recently."

Jiang Nian thought of what Qin had just said, and asked, "What does mother want her daughter to do?"

"Come here..." When Jiang Nian came forward, she began to instruct in a low voice.

A quarter of an hour later.

Qin ordered: "Go back and think carefully about what to do tomorrow."

"Yes, mother. I'll take my leave now." Jiang Nian's voice seemed cheerful.

After leaving Chunhua Courtyard, Yue Jian saw that she couldn't hide her smile, and asked curiously, "Second Miss, what did the Madam tell you that made you so happy?"

At this moment, Jiang Nian's mind was focused on what Qin had just said to her, so how could she hear what Yue Jian asked?

When she thought that Jiang Luo might end up in such a situation, her heart was filled with unprecedented pleasure.

If Jiang Luo hadn't returned home, why would her aunt have been locked up by her father?

If his aunt hadn't passed away, how could An'er be targeted by the second wife?

All of this was caused by Jiang Luo, so she deserves to suffer the consequences!

Yue Jian didn't hear her answer, so she had to call out again, "Second Miss."

Jiang Nian raised his head suddenly, and his eyes swept towards Yue Jian as if they were poisoned, scaring Yue Jian so much that she stopped where she was.

Then I heard her impatiently say: "Why are you yelling so loudly? Do you want to scare me to death?"

Yue Jian quickly shook her head and whispered back, "I dare not."

She had thought that the young lady would be happy today, so she would say a few flattering words, and if the young lady was happy, she would reward her with something, and she could exchange the money for money to buy medicine for her mother, but she didn't expect...

"Hmph! I don't think you dare. I'll spare you this time..." After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and walked towards Ruixueyuan.

Yue Jian was left alone, secretly wiping away her tears. When she wanted to catch up, Jiang Nian's back had already disappeared.

Honeysuckle, hiding behind the tree, thought to herself: I didn't expect that the usually docile and well-behaved Second Miss would be like this. Her young lady is still the best.

But then Yue Jian murmured, "Alas, I can only think of another way..."

Honeysuckle's dark eyes rolled around twice, and after thinking for a while, he walked quietly behind her, then turned around and deliberately increased his pace, as if he was just passing by.

Yue Jian heard footsteps and quickly wiped her tears and looked behind her.

Ren Dong walked up to her and looked at her face, then asked distressedly, "You are...you are Yue Jian from the Second Miss's side, right? Why are you crying here alone? What's wrong?"