Favoring the concubine and killing the wife? She divorced the concubine and lived with her concubine

The next morning, as soon as Fang Qingqing opened her eyes, she turned her sleeves over and over again, and finally sat up in disappointment.

"Ah, there really isn't an author here who can open a universal space for me!"

"What space? Am I dreaming?" Xiaoqing walked into the room carrying a basin of water. She put it down and went to help Fang Qingqing put on her coat. Fang Qingqing was good in every way except when it came to dressing. She complained about not being able to tie her belt, her socks being uncomfortable, and her skirt being too long. Once, she lifted her skirt so high it frightened Xiaoqing so much that she quickly put it down.

"No, I just want to say that life here is not easy. There are new surprises every day!" Fang Qingqing held out her hands and let Xiaoqing put on her clothes layer by layer. After finally getting dressed, she rolled up her sleeves before washing her face.

"It's not easy, but there are still surprises. You're talking nonsense, and then you'll tell others to talk about you." Xiaoqing handed her a handkerchief, watched her wipe it clean, and then took it to the dressing table. "My dear, it's been autumn for a long time now. You can't be so greedy for coolness. If you develop a chronic illness in the future, it will be difficult to cure!"

Xiaoqing tied her hair up into a bun and opened the makeup box for Fang Qingqing to choose from.

There were three makeup boxes, each overflowing with stuff. They were all bought by Xiao Lan for Fang Qingqing on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Xiao Qing had thought Xiao Lan was a fool. How could a mistress dress her up so extravagantly? Not only that, she even bought her a bunch of new clothes, and even she and Xiao Bai got some of it.

"Madam is so good to you!" A small hairpin wrapped in gold and jade was put into the bun, which made Fang Qingqing's bright big eyes look even more watery.

"Yes, I am her good sister! I admire her too, and we are kind of heading in both directions!" Fang Qingqing said, opening the rouge box and starting to choose the color she wanted to use today.

She could do her own makeup; Xiaoqing only needed to help her with her hair. Although she wasn't used to the constricting long dress, she was very interested in these ancient cosmetics. She would dress herself up, and when she had time, she would dress up Xiaoqing and Xiaobai. The two girls were young and beautiful, and playing with them was as fun as playing with Barbie dolls.

"Just say this in the house. Madam is kind to you, and it's your blessing, but you can't say that we are sisters. It would be bad if others heard it." Xiaoqing stood aside, watching Fang Qingqing skillfully drawing her eyebrows and eyes. After a while, she looked much more energetic.

"I know. I'll just tell you. Don't tell anyone outside." Fang Qingqing felt helpless, but she had to explain, otherwise Xiaoqing would nag her for a long time. Xiaoqing was originally carefree and carefree, but for some reason, she started to worry when Xiaobai left.

This person, without the people he has always relied on, will become independent and grow faster! I wonder if I will also grow if I leave Mr. Xiao? Thinking of this, she quickly shook her head. Leaving Mr. Xiao here will only make things worse!

"Is there any movement at the door?" Fang Qingqing's makeup today was more elegant, covering up some of her lovely features. After all, today was the day to invite the master.

Fang Qingqing prayed for a long time last night, but nothing came of it. But the master is confirmed to be coming today. It was already late at night yesterday, and someone came to announce it. One can only say that Xiao Zongshan is truly capable, able to summon the wind and rain, even at night!

"Not yet. It's too early to say it's auspicious. We just need to prepare the ancestral hall at home."

The Sun family's ancestral home wasn't here; they moved to the south city when County Magistrate Sun arrived. Therefore, the ancestral hall was just a room in their courtyard, housing the tablets of their ancestors. It wasn't as impressive as the elaborate ancestral halls of wealthy families, and it was rarely visited. Now that Mrs. Sun was gone, and Sun Shaohua was bedridden, no one came to burn incense on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month.

Fang Qingqing was only now starting to get nervous. He had gotten together with Sun Jiye last night for his own good, to make others think he was the Lord's son and had a promising future. Sun Jiye just nodded and said, "I know, I know," and she didn't know if he still remembered it this morning.

Fang Qingqing had no good impression of her son. His behavior at the family dinner yesterday had made her think that he wasn't innocent and cute at all. But no matter what, she just hoped he wouldn't get into trouble today!

"Go check on Jiye. Is the little fat boy up yet?"

"Little girl, you can't talk about the master like that!"

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This auspicious time was well chosen, as it was the right time for every household to go out and buy things. Small families went out themselves, and the housekeepers of wealthy families went out, and the streets were bustling with people.

The Taoist priest approached slowly, like a deity descending to earth, seated atop a four-wheeled wooden cart carved with mysterious runes and patterns. His hair was white, his complexion ruddy, his eyes deep and bright, and his azure robe swayed gently in the wind, revealing his sagelike demeanor.

Behind him, a group of disciples followed respectfully on foot. Dressed in uniform gray robes, each one wore a solemn expression, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere that instantly quieted the bustling streets.

Some people here worship Buddha, some believe in Taoism, but this Qingxuan Temple is the place where most people in Nancheng go to calculate and ask questions.

It's said that the Qingxuan Temple existed before Nancheng was built, and that the old Taoist priests there were able to achieve immortality. The person arriving by car now is the abbot of Qingxuan Temple, Taoist Priest Jingyun. This Taoist priest spends years in seclusion cultivating, and not everyone can invite him.

So, before evening even began, the news that Sun Jiye of the Sun family was Xiao Lan's biological son had spread throughout South City. The content was pretty much what Xiao Zongshan had expected... except for a slight difference.

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Passerby A: "Tsk, the son of this wealthy family is really different, he's only five years old!"

Passerby B: "Whose good kid is only five years old? You must be kidding!"

Passerby A: "How could the head of Qingxuan Temple be so ridiculous? This Taoist priest said when Madam Sun gave birth that the child would be difficult to raise, and would harm both the mother and herself at home. She said she had to find someone with compatible horoscopes to raise the child until he was one year old, and could only return home after the age of five. Isn't that the one in their family... that crazy little woman who took care of their child?"

Passerby B: "How do you know?"

Passerby A: "Tsk! How could I not know? I heard from the butcher next door that he sent a pig to the Sun family today! Do you know why that girl went crazy?"

Passerby B: "You know?"

Passerby A: "It was because of the child that the Xiao family gave this young woman a lot of money to raise the child, even though she was still a virgin at the time. Others gossiped too much, and she went crazy!"

Passerby B: "That's right, otherwise how could the Sun family marry a lunatic?"

Passerby A: "Yeah, I heard he was crazy when he came in. He ran away before and recited poems to whoever he caught on the road. After that, he was caught and never came out again. Everyone thought he was dead."

Passerby B: "That age isn't right, is it? Madam Sun has only been married for five years. Didn't you see the long queue of dowry? This child doesn't look five years old. Even if he was five, she couldn't have given birth to one right after entering the house!"

Passerby A: "Tsk! Then think about why there is such a long queue for the dowry!"

Passerby B: "What? Oh, it can't be... before entering the door..."

Passerby A: "Tsk! Who knew..."

Passerby B: "The daughter of this wealthy family is not as good as ours. If my daughter is like this, I will break her legs!"

Passerby A: "But it's okay. She was already engaged. Even though this isn't a good thing to do, it doesn't matter. After all, it's hers inside and out."

Passerby B: "Yes, the Sun family also made a profit! They live a luxurious life with this dowry. Master Sun used to spend a lot of money at the Manxianglou, and even advertised that he would bring his confidante, the courtesan, home."

Passerby A: "Xiang Man Lou! What's Man Xiang Lou? Do you know who owns Xiang Man Lou?"

Passerby B: "Who is it?"

Passerby A: "The second son of the Xiao family!"

Passerby B: "The Xiao family has a second son?"

Passerby A: "Tsk, the second son of the Xiao family, the second grandfather of this Sun family lady!"

Passerby B: "Oh my... opening a shop and harming one's own family... I heard that Madam Sun was furious at the time!"

Passerby A: "Why else would they say they're a wealthy family? Eh? Have you heard? The second son is even going to acknowledge his son!"

Passerby B: "Stepson?"

Passerby A: "He's his biological son! The one born to that concubine who caused such a stir back then! Now he's coming back to acknowledge his ancestors! And he's brought a son with him!"

Passerby B: "How do you know?"

Passerby A: "The butcher said that he would send a pig to the Xiao family in three days!"