The Marquise: I Earn My Own Worship

He still spoke harsh words, but his voice was softer.

The one who had the best relationship with her was Concubine Rong, who had just stopped her. When she heard this, she just thought it was just her angry words.

If they didn't care, their family wouldn't send things in every four or five days. Everyone here today is a descendant of the newly rich.

Two years ago, during His Majesty's last beauty pageant, they were "fortunate" to be chosen to be concubines, which was a great honor for the entire family.

Even if the parents cried until they went blind, it would be of no use. The emperor's order could not be disobeyed, not to mention that there were so many people involved in their families.

They were lucky and enjoyed the glory of their family in the past ten years.

But things that are not yours must be returned sooner or later

As a noble lady, you will never have to worry about food and clothing and will live a life of wealth and prosperity.

But what you gain, will eventually be taken away.

When Sister Xin was a girl in her boudoir, she was the most dignified and elegant example of a lady in the world, but now she has been forced to become like this.

The book "Female Appearance" was once the most admired among them, but now it has become their shackles, trapping them in the deep palace and never allowing them to be free.

A woman wearing a pink palace dress, with only a few pearl flowers adorning her hair, picked up the book that Concubine Xin had thrown aside and flipped through it casually.

"If you ask me, the palace is pretty good too. It's just a different place to have fun with my sisters."

As he spoke, he closed the book in his hand, moved closer to Concubine Xin, and buried himself in her arms like a spoiled child.

"We play cards and stroll in the garden every day, which is no more comfortable than in the boudoir. Although the rules in the palace are strict, His Majesty loves and respects us. No one dares to bully us. Even the imperial concubine has to pay for punishing my sister."

After saying that, she covered her mouth and smiled, looking so cute.

Concubine Xin supported herself and held the person on her body in her arms.

Hearing this, Concubine Lian twisted her face in anger.

"You're quite open-minded, girl. I think even if I threw you into a mud pit, you'd still say 'I'm so happy'."

"Good sister, please let go. You are almost squeezing my face into a rich face."

Concubine Lian quickly stood up and hid behind Concubine Rong, covering her little face and grimacing.

"Don't pretend, I didn't even try hard."

Concubine Xin laughed and scolded, and Concubine Rong also covered her mouth and laughed secretly.

The joyful atmosphere dispelled some of the solemnity that had just occurred.

Concubine Lian waved her hand and walked to the other side, picking up Fugui who was sleeping soundly.

Pulling Fugui's neck, he said, "I'm telling the truth. I feel much more comfortable than getting married. And your Majesty can't..."

"Well!"

"You are the ancestor!"

Concubine Rong is worried sick, but this little ancestor dares to say anything.

Concubine Xin was also frightened and stunned. Fortunately, there was no one else in the palace. At this time, she looked at Concubine Lian with disapproval.

Concubine Lian looked annoyed, oh no, she slipped up.

Seeing that several sisters looked unhappy, I felt a little guilty.

"hey-hey"

Unable to bear her silly look, Concubine Xin glared at her fiercely.

Concubine Lian shrank her neck and moved to the side.

"You better be careful. You can say this. If someone else hears it..."

Lady Lian seemed frightened and shook her head, not daring to speak.

Seeing Concubine Lian like this, Concubine Rong felt a little distressed.

"From now on, you should talk less outside. Although our life is good, we must not violate the taboos. Even if His Majesty loves us so much, if we commit a crime, you will suffer."

Rongpin gave detailed instructions, and Lian Guiren nodded, saying that she would never speak so casually again.

"By the way, besides what we donated, how much did your family donate?"

Yupin started to speak, saying that the court had been donating money these days, especially from the maternal families of several concubines who had sons.

"Our family only donated 50,000 yuan."

"Our family is too!"

Xin Guipin touched the South Pearl

"It seems that our families have discussed this."

Several people echoed, "Do you know how much Concubine Ning's family donated?"

This piqued the interest of the others, because the maternal families of the Fourth and Fifth Princes had made great contributions.

The fourth prince’s mother’s family donated 150,000 yuan, and the fifth prince’s mother’s family donated 200,000 yuan!

I won’t talk about the Second Prince, as his mother’s family is worse off than nothing. I didn’t hear any noise, so I guess it’s only tens of thousands.

Now only the Sixth Prince is left. The Sixth Prince is deeply favored by His Majesty. I wonder how much the Ning family will give.

"You should tell me quickly!"

Seeing that she had whetted their appetite, Yupin made a gesture with her fingers.

Everyone present was stunned and looked at Concubine Yu in disbelief.

Concubine Lian said nothing, but made a number with her hand and signaled to Concubine Yu with her eyes.

Several people looked at Yupin and began to confirm, and Yupin nodded mysteriously.

Now someone can't hold it anymore

"how come?"

Several people were shocked. Concubine Ning was a legendary figure in the harem. How could her mother's family be so shameful?

"You don't know this."

Yupin played with her fingers, gently stroking the jade beads on her nails.

"The Imperial Concubine is kind and generous, and has taken good care of us. But her mother's family is a small, insignificant family with short sight."

Yupin said this with a look of disdain on her face. The imperial concubine was so beautiful, but she had such a mother's family.

After listening to Yupin's explanation, the others realized that the Ning family was just a "noble family" that had been in decline for many generations.

Concubine Ning was sent to the palace a few years ago and was originally a palace maid. Unexpectedly, she was favored by the queen at that time and was brought into the palace to become a small concubine.

Later, she caught the eye of the Emperor of Chu and gradually came to where she is today.

The Ning family was like leeches on her body, constantly sucking away her value. Later, Concubine Ning gradually lost her heart and became estranged from her mother's family.

“No wonder Concubine Ning is not close to her mother’s family, but is more close to Duan Bofu.”

"Yes, the young master from Duan Bo's Mansion is very close to the Sixth Prince."

Yupin looked at Concubine Lian and asked, "Have you seen that young master?"

Lady Lian nodded. "Last time in the Imperial Garden, the Sixth Prince and Young Master Duan were picking lotus flowers, and we happened to meet. The young master saw that my name contained the character 'Lian', and he gave me a lotus flower he had picked."

"The Sixth Prince is getting healthier and healthier, and can now walk around freely. I remember when we first entered the palace, we had never even seen the Sixth Prince."

Concubine Xin remembered that now when she went to pay a visit to the Imperial Concubine's palace, she could sometimes see the Sixth Prince, and he looked much better.

"Didn't they say before that Duan Bofu's contribution of the secret method was meritorious? Duan Bofu was lucky enough to find the imperial concubine to enjoy the coolness."

"Speaking of the Duanbo Mansion, my mother wrote to me last time saying that the family is planning to open a charity hall. The Duanbo Mansion's charity hall has been granted a name by His Majesty, and now everyone in the capital is following suit."

"This is a good thing. It has been a long time since we last saw rain. The weather is not good this year. Duan Bofu is kind-hearted."

"Yes"

At this time, Duan Bo's Mansion was extremely busy. The affairs of Ciyutang were on the right track, but the Duan family had many farms, and reception points were set up near each farm, so many people came.

Taking advantage of the fact that many farms were for sale during the New Year holiday, the Lu family bought some more farms and sent the people who were being delivered to the vacant farms.

Duan Jingzong now has a child at home and is very busy all day long. Gradually, he has found some fun in taking care of the child.

Mainly because Xuan Ge'er was less of a worry, Duan Jingzong began to follow the parenting techniques, trying to create a well-behaved little gentleman.

Needless to say, Duan Jing'an had more and more official duties to do after his promotion.

Song Shengfu was free and studying her girls' studies.