Su Qing nodded. When Song wanted to give Dongmei to her, she was really entangled for a while about who should be the first, Chuan'er or Cai'er. In terms of feelings, it was naturally Cai'er. The two of them had been together all the way from Renyazi to Xizhai and now, and their feelings were naturally incomparable to others. Moreover, Cai'er had always taken good care of her, especially when she was sick when she first arrived at Xizhai. Until now, she still felt that the bowl of noodle soup that Cai'er brought to her at that time was the most delicious noodle soup she had ever eaten.

But from a practical point of view, Chuan'er is more suitable. She is calm and smart. She has been a maid in Qinyuan for three years and still maintains her original intention. This is rare. Such a person can be a helper to me in the future. Moreover, I have been getting along with Chuan'er very harmoniously in the past two years. From her guarding against me at the beginning to her concern for me later, and finally becoming good sisters, this is also based on emotion.

Therefore, she let Chuan'er be the first-class first. Cai'er still needs to be trained. Even if she can't be the first-class, Su Qing believes that with her current status in the Huainan Marquis Mansion, no one will look down on Cai'er.

"You're right. Some things will never change in your lifetime. Thank you, Chuan'er."

"I understand, young lady, don't worry, my master from now on will only be you, the second young lady." Chuan'er turned around, squatted down, picked up the handkerchief to wipe Su Qing's feet. Su Qing wanted to avoid him but was held down by Chuan'er.

"Second Miss, you are the master, and some things have to be done by the servants. But have you ever thought about what to do next?"

Su Qing let her wipe her feet. "What do you mean?"

"The Second Miss is sixteen this year. If the Fourth Miss hadn't caused this incident, she would have been married next year."

Su Qing understood what Chuan'er meant, "But Meng Juan hasn't decided yet."

"I heard that the young lady has made some progress."

"Oh? When did it happen? Who told you this?"

"Just a few days ago, when I went to the sewing room to get the washed clothes, I heard the maid from the third room saying in the corridor that they would come to propose marriage once the matter of the fourth young lady was clarified. But you kept coming to the courtyard of the prince's wife these few days, so I didn't tell you."

It seems that Meng Juan's matter has finally been settled, but I don't know which family Liu chose for her only daughter. It has been two years, and Meng Juan was forced to be married off until she was seventeen years old. It can be seen that the man's conditions are very good.

Thinking back to what Chuan'er had just asked me about my plan, yes, once Meng Juan was settled, Wang would definitely start choosing a husband for me without stopping. If I said I didn't want to get married at this time and asked Wang to give me a farm, Wang would definitely think I was a monster.

Chuan'er looked up at Su Qing who was a little dazed, and took the wooden basin out. A little girl at the door took it.

When I came back, Su Qing was already lying on the bed, with his hands behind his head as usual, and I didn't know what he was thinking about.

How can she persuade Wang to allow her not to marry? Although she knew it was very difficult, because it was not only related to Wang's attitude, but also Meng Changfeng and his wife and Meng Yuan. Even if Wang agreed, those people would not agree, because Su Qing knew that the ancients attached great importance to marriage. It was not just as simple as finding someone to marry, but also a matter between two families.

That's why there are marriages of equal status and blind marriages. Especially since the Huainan Marquisate is going downhill, its glory is supported by a concubine's son. Although Meng Juan is the eldest granddaughter, Meng Changfeng can't influence her marriage. Meng Qi, who was engaged, made such a scene again. Based on Su Qing's understanding of Zhou Yu, he would never continue this marriage.

If she really lost the marriage with the Prince of Shen's mansion, Meng Qi would never talk about a good marriage again. This hope lies in herself. No matter how the people in the capital criticize her appearance, Meng Changfeng will make her identity worthwhile as long as she is the legitimate daughter of a legitimate marquis. This is also one of the reasons why Meng Changfeng is so supportive of her recognition of her ancestry.

What if your opinion is not accepted?

Run away? It's unrealistic. Not to mention that she is now a young lady from a marquis's mansion, even if she is a servant who becomes a fugitive, she has heard that the end is very tragic. Although she is not short of money now, she is still a young woman, and she can't go far without the blessing of her family. Even if she can buy a yard, buy some land, and get a handsome boy like Wang Xiaoer, is it possible to be locked up in the yard for the rest of her life?

Like Meng Qi, ruining her own reputation? Impossible, not to mention that Su Qing is not that kind of person at all. It's not that she cares about her reputation. On the contrary, as a modern person, she has more courage to pursue happiness. But she is not like Meng Qi, who can see that she has fallen into another trap without knowing it. Therefore, she has no target, no one to put all her eggs in one basket.

Pretend to be sick? It doesn't seem to work. Since I came to the East Mansion, everyone knows my physical condition. Besides, even if I pretend to be sick, it will get better eventually. It's impossible to keep pretending to be sick forever, unless it's a hidden disease or a broken leg or arm. Su Qing has no intention of cursing himself yet.

Then just take it one step at a time. Although I am old enough to get engaged in ancient times, I can coax Wang not to rush to find a husband for me. It is not a bad idea to rely on her for a year or two and then make plans.

If she still can't escape the fate of getting married, then she should open her eyes and choose carefully. It would be best if they can live in harmony. If not, she can just treat each other with respect. Then she can be her own wife, and it would be good to live her own life without interfering with others.

Look at Wang, Meng Yuan hardly ever comes to her room, but so what? No matter whether there is something big or small, he still has to discuss it with Wang.

Of course, this is the worst case scenario.

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Zhou Yu slapped his ears for the third time. "Say it again, who? Who are you talking about?"

Wu Hen said again in an almost emotionless tone, "The second young lady that Huainan Marquis's Mansion brought back from the nunnery is Su Qing, the same Su Qing who bandaged and changed the dressing for my subordinate."

"No, you're not mistaken? Didn't they say she was brought back from Xiangyun Temple? Su Qing, she has been serving as a servant by that idiot's side for so long, how come she has become the second lady?" Zhou Yu's already big eyes looked even bigger than a calf's.

"Yes, there is no mistake. I didn't believe the news when I first heard it, so I went there in person. The ancestral hall was opened at the Huainan Marquis's Mansion yesterday, and everyone in the clan went there. Tomorrow, the prince and his wife will take the second young lady to the Puji Temple, and Master Fang Zhi will perform a ritual."

"What about Su Qing? No, I mean Su Qing became the second lady, then what about the original Su Qing? No, I mean..."

"I understand what the Second Master means. The Huainan Marquisate has announced that Su Qing was redeemed by her mother and her whereabouts are unknown. Now there is only the Second Miss in the house, and no one has mentioned Su Qing, and no one dares to mention Su Qing."

Zhou Yu sat back in the recliner, her body swaying back and forth with it. How could this happen? What was Meng Changfeng or Meng Yuan doing? Why was there another second lady at this time?

He was six years old when Meng Wan had the accident. He still had some memories. He only knew that his mother was very sad. She hugged him and said, "What a lovely little girl, how could she die so young?"

When Zhou Yu thought of this, he stood up suddenly, pulled out the idea that had just popped into his mind, and rubbed his hands excitedly. Yes, yes, this is a good thing.

As he was thinking about this, he walked out and passed by his wet nurse, Mother Fan, who had finally waited for him to come back with a bowl of ice.

"Second Young Master, where are you going? The ice bowl is here. You, you are still going out. The prince said he wants to discuss something with you in the evening. Second Young Master, where are you going..." Mother Fan followed Zhou Yu with a bowl of ice.

"I'm going to the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion and will be back in the evening." After saying this, he went out, and soon the sound of galloping horses was heard.

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