Spring Drunk Chang'an

The Cheng'en Mansion was considered a top-tier noble family in the Great Xia Dynasty, and the Ningguo Mansion, before the incident, was no match for the Song family...

You have to know that when Liu Xiu first proposed to marry Song, he was the heir apparent, and Song was just the youngest daughter of the legitimate wife. However, marrying Song was considered marrying up, not to mention that now that the Ningguo Marquisate had been demoted, Liu Xiu's position had also been removed...

The whole family is in poverty.

Qu Qiutong's family was ruined and she was the daughter of a convicted official. She only flaunted her power within this small Marquisate. Outside the house, no one recognized her...

Liu Qingru flattered her, saying that she and Liu Wenbai would become a family as powerful as the Song family in the future.

Really, these words touched Qu Qiutong's heart!

"You have a sweet mouth, maybe you have some skills in coaxing men!"

Qu Qiutong pursed her lips, and although she smiled, she still couldn't help but sound mean.

Liu Qingru's heart was filled with hatred, and she just wanted to say, "When it comes to the ability to seduce men, who in the world can compare to you?"

However, because she was asking for someone's help, she could only suppress the unpleasant words in her heart. On the surface, she could only smile shyly, "Madam, Ru'er's words are all from the heart..."

"I really do admire you and feel sorry for you, big brother."

"You have some conscience. Wenbo's love for you in the past was not in vain..." Qu Qiutong curled her lips, feeling that the pressure was enough, and then reluctantly said: "I have agreed to the selection. When I find the opportunity in a few days, I will naturally go to meet Prince Yan."

"With me here, your business is a sure thing."

She takes on a lot of responsibilities.

She was truly confident. After all, she was the only legitimate descendant of the Qu family. She was Concubine Qu's only relative, her own niece...

Concubine Qu really loves her!

"Thank you, Madam. Ru'er thanks you so much, Madam. This really means you are my reincarnated parents!"

Liu Qing had been trying to curry favor with Qu Qiutong like a lapdog, saying all the nice things and being extremely humble, all for this reason. Now that he had finally gotten a promise from her, he was so happy that he couldn't even smile.

He kept bowing and saying nice things as if they were free.

Qu Qiutong's eyes were filled with pride as she responded incoherently.

The atmosphere was stirred up by Liu Qingru, and it was barely harmonious.

Shuang Yao stood respectfully in the corner, watching this scene, not knowing whether to be sad or happy!

I always feel that there are three people in this room.

Mrs. Qu, the eldest girl and she all seemed to be trying to get the skin of a tiger.

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Qu Qiutong and Liu Qingru had agreed to cooperate, and she hadn't lied. She was even quicker than her lover Liu Xiu, who was still full of ambition, wanting to use a method that wouldn't embarrass him to control Song Zhilan. What about his precious son...

On this side, Qu Qiutong has secretly contacted Concubine Qu.

She even met the King of Yan in private once.

Both of them agreed to take Liu Qingru in. After all, although Liu Xiu was down and out and had his title demoted, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse, and his family was still a marquis' mansion!

In the past, the Xu family of the Duke of Zhenguo, a vassal favored by Emperor Yingwu for Prince Yan, has now fallen to poverty and returned home to farm. Prince Yan's power is very weak.

The Liu family had been loyal allies of Concubine Qu for over twenty years. The position of in-law in Prince Yan's Mansion was originally meant to be given to her family. Previously, because Liu Qingru's 'real mother' was from the Song family, she was connected to the prince's faction...

Therefore, the marriage partner decided by both parties was the daughter of Liu Ye from the second house. Since she was from the next house, she was given the position of concubine.

Now, Liu Qingru has become a concubine's daughter, and King Yan is also afraid that the alliance between the two sides will be in trouble because of Liu Wenbai's injury, so he is willing to deepen the connection!

He welcomed Liu Qingru into his house.

But he was unwilling to give up the position of concubine. Prince Yan said it well: "Cousin, there is only one concubine position left in this palace. We are still a little inferior to the prince's party. Even though he is loved by my father, he has the advantage of being a legitimate son and the emperor of the Eastern Palace. It is still difficult to move him down."

"My mother's meaning is consistent with my own, so we need to win over more forces."

"To show favor to someone, one must naturally offer corresponding benefits. This position of concubine is very important to me, and I am using it intentionally as a pretext to form a good marriage alliance!"

"...You and my cousin-in-law, we are relatives, so I don't think you will bother with this. But outsiders cannot..."

"So, I thought, I'd let my cousin down a little..."

The King of Yan paused, but before he could finish his words, they were heard.

It was clear that he wanted to win over Liu Xiu, but the position of concubine was very valuable, and Liu Xiu was not worth the price...

"Your Highness, do you mean... to let Liu Qingru be a concubine?" Qu Qiutong frowned deeply.

Liu Qingru was not her daughter, so she didn't care whether she was a concubine or a concubine. However, although she was hiding it from him for now, she would eventually tell Liu Xiu about Liu Qingru's affairs.

The position of a prince's concubine was considered a good match for a young lady from a marquis's mansion. She could also ask the Prince of Yan's mansion to show her favor, and Liu Qingru could marry up...

But, concubine!!

That’s really hard to say, and it doesn’t sound good!

The prince's concubine at least has a rank, what is a concubine in the palace? Even if she has a name and status, she won't be sold by the mistress like outsiders, but she is still a lowly thing after all!

If it's outside, it's for curtains!!

"Your cousin-in-law is naturally loyal to the imperial concubine, but Qingru is his beloved daughter after all, and we only have one daughter..."

"My words!"

Qu Qiutong didn't refuse, but didn't agree either. She just looked hesitant.

Prince Yan understood from her expression, patted his chest, took the responsibility, and said directly: "Don't worry, cousin, this is my own plan."

"The selection will take two months in the palace. Anything could happen during such a long period of time. Besides, my father is here!"

"He loves me so much, he will surely make my wish come true!"

Prince Yan laughed heartily. His intention was clear: he was going to cause an accident during the selection process, forcing Liu Qingru to become his concubine. Moreover, even if she became a concubine, it had to be because Liu Qingru had done something wrong. The Liu family begged him for it, and he couldn't bear to see Liu Xiu embarrassed. He also took into consideration their kinship, so he reluctantly accepted Liu Qingru...

As for how he did it? Haha, the King of Yan said it very clearly. Liu Qingru entered the imperial palace, and his backer was the owner of this palace, Emperor Yingwu.

His biological mother is Concubine Qu, who holds the phoenix seal and is in charge of official affairs on behalf of Queen Song!

With just these two people, to manipulate Liu Qingru is like pinching a snail with three fingers - isn't it just a matter of pinching it with your hands?

"Your Highness, it's a good thing you've considered this. I'm your cousin, and I'm definitely devoted to you and your Majesty. It's already quite high for that girl Liu Qingru to be able to enter your mansion. But you should be a little cautious and not act too awkwardly..."

Of course you can plot and frame someone, but you must not get caught!