Quick Wear: Crazy Female Supporting Role She is Bai Yueguang
Chapter 289: The Concubine’s Daughter Defies Heaven and Changes Fate (29)
The Duke's wife looked at Jiang Xianyu helplessly and said with a sullen face.
"Alright, get up quickly. You're pregnant, and you keep kneeling without caring about the baby in your belly. What will you do if something goes wrong?"
These words sounded caring, but to Jiang Xianyu, they sounded like her mother-in-law scolding her for not protecting her offspring. She wished she could bite her teeth to pieces.
She had tried every possible means to beg for the right to marry Xie Lin'an and become a free and happy woman, but now she was still restricted in every way and even her mother didn't want to pay attention to her.
"Mother, I'm pregnant. Not only does my husband not understand me, he even took Hongxiang as a concubine. If he liked her, I would naturally let her be his concubine instead of secretly harboring feelings for her behind my back, making me, the Crown Prince's wife, feel so uncomfortable."
The expression on the Duke's wife's face was very nice. No mother could tolerate her daughter-in-law speaking ill of her son, even if Jiang Xianyu was the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Jiang Xianyu still ignored the principle that a woman should obey her husband after marriage.
Before Lady Xie, the Duke's wife, could answer, a woman's sneer came from behind her.
"Everyone says the Crown Prince's wife is gentle and sensible, a delicate beauty, but I never thought she was actually a jealous woman. What man would come back from court and be stared at like this by his new wife? He really has no freedom at all."
"Who says it's not true? I originally thought that Princess Changping allowed her daughter to marry Lin'an because she valued his family background. Now it seems that it's because her daughter is jealous and doesn't want to be with someone, which is why people are dissatisfied."
All these words made the Duke's wife very angry. She even felt that Jiang Xianyu had lost all her face and dignity by being here.
The Duke's wife said coldly.
"As a woman, you shouldn't help your husband take a concubine. Now that you're pregnant, you should naturally be more considerate of him. After all, he worries a lot about you and the children in the mansion. But you're not so considerate. Instead, you're verbally abusing him. That's truly the behavior of a shrew. Go home tonight and coax him well. He won't be angry with you anymore."
Jiang Xianyu didn't understand. It was clearly not her who did anything wrong, so why didn't the Duke's wife stand by her?
She had always praised her daughter-in-law as the best in the capital, so why did she change her mind in the blink of an eye?
Whenever I think about these things, I feel painful and uncomfortable.
It turned out that in this mansion, no one was sincere with him.
Thinking of this, she felt very aggrieved. She was the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion, how could she have fallen to the point where no one cared about her?
The other two women also tried to persuade Jiang Xianyu to apologize proactively.
In this way, everything is solved, and there will be no major problems.
Of course Jiang Xianyu refused. She left angrily without even hiding her expression, causing everyone watching the show to look at each other in bewilderment. It turned out that the truth was like this.
The Duke's wife was so embarrassed that she could only try her best to make amends for herself, even though no one believed her.
I heard that Jiang Xianyu made a big fuss after returning, and even Xie Linan coming over in person couldn't calm her down.
She threw many of the jewelry that Xie Lin'an had given her, and the floor was littered with scattered jewelry. The maids dared not make a sound, and they all lowered their heads and trembled, fearing that they would become tools for venting her anger.
Xie Linan came back from the court and originally wanted to make peace. He was just drunk last night and didn't expect Jiang Xianyu to make such a big fuss.
However, he came back a little late and there was still some dew on his body.
"Madam, the prince is back."
Jiang Xianyu's expression did not improve. She just found out that the guest who came today was actually the princess of Zhenjiang Palace, who had always been on good terms with her mother-in-law.
However, the princess was outspoken and all the gossip and secrets in the capital were spread by her.
For example, which father-in-law and daughter-in-law are having an affair, which family has several concubines, or they are secretly talking about someone else's property.
She was so angry that she lost her temper in front of that person.
"Why did you come back? Didn't you take a concubine? You have a new one to keep you company. Why do you care about me?"
When Xie Lin'an heard this, his face suddenly stiffened. In the court, the civil servants who did not get along with him always secretly teased him, especially the last time he came out from the courtesan, which caused a lot of trouble.
Recently, if there is unrest in the Duke's Mansion, he will not be in a good mood.
I originally thought that I just wanted to coax Jiang Xianyu. There is still a long time to come, and many things can be done slowly.
He patiently coaxed her, "I was also angry last night. In my heart, my wife is the best. Now that you are pregnant, you should not be angry."
Jiang Xianyu pursed her lips and finally said softly, "If you really love me, send Hongxiang back."
These words were very harsh and inappropriate to Xie Linan's ears. Hongxiang and he had already had their wedding night, so how could he send her back to Jiang Xianyu?
"Except for Hongxiang's matter, everything else is fine."
At this time, the maids just brought in dinner, which made the air pressure in the room a little low, and no one dared to speak.
After putting down the food, he left quickly.
How could Jiang Xianyu not notice anything at all? Xie Linan might have already consummated his marriage with Hongxiang. Thinking that he had fallen for the lowly Hongxiang, she felt very angry.
"She's just a bitch, how can you care about her? Xie Linan, get out of here! I don't want to see you again. I want to see my mother and we can get a divorce!"
Jiang Xianyu's face was gloomy. The two of them hadn't even had a meal. At this moment, they were arguing loudly. In short, there was no peace in the Duke Dingguo's Mansion.
Xie Lin'an also lost his good temper. He was a very gentle person and was even more kind to the maids in the mansion. Naturally, he couldn't stand Jiang Xianyu insulting the maids at will.
"You are such a shrew! How could I have ever liked a woman like you in the first place? If you weren't pregnant, there are some things I would never have given in to you."
After saying that, Xie Linan left with a gloomy face. If Jiang Xianyu didn't admit her mistake, he would never set foot here again.
Jiang Xianyu covered her stomach and wiped her tears with a handkerchief in the room. She was really disgusted by the fact that the husband she chose was so heartless.
At this point, she has no better way out and can only find an opportunity to control Hongxiang. Since she has been favored by the emperor, Jiang Xianyu must not let her get pregnant, otherwise, her position will be in jeopardy.
However, before Jiang Xianyu could punish Hongxiang, someone had spread the news that she opposed Xie Lin'an taking a concubine and even cried and made a fuss in the Duke's Mansion.
After this incident got out, Jiang Xianyu's reputation plummeted. The good reputation she had worked so hard to build up was now destroyed.
After learning about this, she was so angry that she almost cut off all of Xie Linan's clothes.
*
Shi Qing already knew about Jiang Xianyu's situation. She handled the matters at hand calmly and went back to the Prime Minister's Mansion by the way.
The relationship between Jiang Xianyu and Xie Linan was originally based on mutual needs, but she was too ambitious and compared everything, not knowing that the original owner of the previous life was also living in a den of tigers and wolves.
Xie Lin'an grew up surrounded by women, and it was common for him to feel pity for women. This was precisely why he was confused about certain things.
In the life when the original owner married Xie Linan, although she was the wife of the prince, she was bullied by her mother-in-law. In the backyard, Xie Linan even flirted with the maid.
Xie Lin'an had a very good reputation, but because the eldest lady managed the household well, she hid all the news that was unfavorable to Xie Lin'an. In the eyes of the world, Xie Lin'an was a handsome young man.
In fact, there were many concubines in the backyard. The original owner was too kind. Not only did she not get the right to manage the Duke's Mansion, but she was also scolded by her mother-in-law for not being able to serve her husband and making Xie Linan's career smoother.
The original owner was bullied by her mother-in-law, but she was protected by Xie Linan. However, Xie Linan was always away. She became pregnant three times, but each time she failed because of the old lady.
In the end, Xie Lin'an had a smooth official career and also asked for an imperial decree for Jiang Qingqing. However, less than two years later, the original owner passed away due to illness.
Not long after her death, Xie Lin'an, under the arrangement of Madam Xie, fell in love with the current princess at first sight and became her consort.
This is another version of the story, which is about the life when the original owner married Xie Linan. In other words, the protagonist's story officially begins after the finale.
The original owner's death was not only due to accumulated resentment, but also due to Xie Lin'an's deliberate indifference. In the last moments of the original owner's life, Mrs. Xie added poison to her medicine, and the original owner vomited blood when she died.
Jiang Xianyu did not live to the end, so she did not know that Xie Linan in that life was never a good man. She did not blame her misfortune on the prince, but took advantage of the powerless original owner.
After all, people only pick on the weak.
However, time is not easy to deal with. What Jiang Xianyu did in the past has now been retaliated by Shi Qing through public opinion.
At least, someone has sanctioned him now.
Thinking of this, Shi Qing yawned.
As for the Duke Dingguo’s Mansion, let them do whatever they want.
She left the Duke Dingguo's Mansion in a carriage, and the carriage headed straight towards the Prime Minister's Mansion.
The Prime Minister's career was going smoothly, and most of the officials in the court were close to him. However, he had been feeling a little depressed recently. Xia, who was usually gentle and considerate and always cared about him, had been staying indoors for the past two days.
Prime Minister Jiang went there several times, but was turned away each time. In a fit of anger, he naturally didn't want to go to the backyard again.
However, I still need to instruct the kitchen to prepare meals and medicine so that the Xia family will not be deprived of medicine.
Princess Changping saw this and was very angry. She couldn't help but want to whip Xia, but the nanny beside her reminded her that the Prime Minister had been paying attention to Xia recently, and it would be inappropriate to do so at this time.
Thinking of this, Princess Changping was patient, but she didn't expect to receive a surprise.
Xia was wearing a cloak and looking out the window with a long gaze, her emotions were complicated.
Chunge served Xia her meal, cleaned up the house, and brought in two pots of vibrant hydrangeas. Looking at the ginkgo leaves outside the window, she said with a smile.
"Auntie, the young lady will come to see you soon. You have to hold on. Our young lady is the most filial and will never abandon you."
Xia shook her head. That wasn't what she meant. She just missed her daughter but was too embarrassed to say it out loud. Chunge's teasing made her feel a little emotional.
"I just want Qingqing to be safe. The Prime Minister's Mansion is a place of controversy, and so is the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion. The eldest lady has never been fond of us mother and daughter. I'm just worried that Qingqing will be embarrassed by her."
Chun Ge couldn't find out any news about the Duke's Mansion, and didn't know how to comfort her aunt. She just kept assuring Xia that the girl would be fine.
"mother."
Suddenly, Xia heard the girl's call in her ear. When she heard the voice, her eyes suddenly lit up and she said in surprise.
"Qingqing, you're here!"
Shi Qing nodded. Although she came in through the back door, it was also to avoid Princess Changping's eyes.
"I promised to come back to visit my mother, how can I break my promise?"
She was holding a lot of good things in her hands, including tonic ingredients, some cakes, and Tao Ji's roast chicken and candied haws.
Inside was a jade bracelet wrapped in several layers of cloth. It was an emerald green with excellent water color and looked extremely valuable.
Xia was shocked and said quickly, "How much silver do these things cost? Qingqing, where did you get so much silver? Mother doesn't want it, take it away quickly."
Shi Qing helped Xia to the couch and soothed her in a gentle voice.
"I have money in my hand, mother, don't worry. Jiang Xianyu can't threaten me. I am very comfortable now."
Xia had a bad feeling in her heart and looked at Shi Qing nervously.
"Could it be that you have become the Second Master's concubine? That can't be the case. Concubines will eventually be despised and mocked by others. Mother can't bear to see you suffer like this."
It is pitiful to see the love of parents in the world. In order to protect Jiang Qingqing, Xia was demoted to a concubine by Prime Minister Jiang. Now, of course, she does not want her daughter to follow in his footsteps.
Shi Qing quickly comforted Xia, "Mother, I'm just helping the Second Master. He's a kind man and the monthly salary he gives me is more than enough. You can rest assured."
Xia said nervously, "You are seventeen now, and it's time to talk about marriage. If your uncle's whereabouts are known, it would be great. I can entrust you to him. That way, he can help you a little."
Shi Qing wanted to ask the reason, but she seldom heard Xia mention her family. Her uncle must have a very good relationship with her mother.
"If I meet my sweetheart, I will ask you to help me arrange the marriage. I will never be so foolish as to sacrifice my whole life for him."
Xia did not make things difficult for Shi Qing, but only asked her to keep an eye on good people and not be deceived.
Shi Qing did not argue and just answered yes.
"Mom, let me take your pulse."
Xia stretched out her hand, and Shi Qing's frown finally relaxed after taking her pulse. She smiled and said.
"My health has improved, but I can no longer live here. Today, I ask you one more question: are you willing to leave with me?"
Shi Qing's eyes were gentle, but what he said was irresistible. Xia bit her lip, and the past that she had just visited came to her mind.
The love and time of those years are ultimately buried in the past. What good will it do if they stay? It will only bring trouble to Qingqing.
Xia did not tell Shi Qing that she had not slept well these days. She dreamed of many things, which were things that happened in Shi Qing's previous life. Her daughter lost her life in a wealthy family, and she was also slandered to death.
She tried so hard to seek a happy ending, but in the end she lost everything.
After waking up, she wanted to treat everything as a dream, but it was too real. Xia Shi did not dare to make any bets. She just wanted to keep Shi Qing by her side and wanted her to live safely and smoothly.
"Qingqing, mother is willing to leave with you and start over."
You'll Also Like
-
Douluo Continent: Transmigrating as Dai Huabin, the female lead hears his inner thoughts.
Chapter 41 2 hours ago -
Douluo Continent: Spore Martial Soul, Infected by Soft Bone Rabbit at the Start
Chapter 175 2 hours ago -
Douluo Continent: The Soul Return Incense, Kidnapping Oscar
Chapter 250 2 hours ago -
Douluo Continent: Twin Martial Souls, Starting by Possessing an Evil Soul Master
Chapter 193 2 hours ago -
Martial Universe: Reborn as the Lord of the Tomb, May You Have Many Children and Abundant Blessings!
Chapter 151 2 hours ago -
God-level Beast Taming: Starting with an SSS-rank Beast Girl
Chapter 100 2 hours ago -
Apocalyptic Dragonborn Lord
Chapter 501 2 hours ago -
Douluo Continent: Why fight one-on-one when you can gang up on someone?
Chapter 299 2 hours ago -
Primordial Era: The system at the start allows me to marry Nuwa
Chapter 244 2 hours ago -
Reborn as Nalan Yanran in Battle Through the Heavens
Chapter 318 2 hours ago