Golden Branch

Concubine Jiang's eyes flashed.

"Brother is the best" is not the point.

The key point in Wang Heng’s words is: If you get married!

Has she ever thought about not getting married?

Concubine Jiang secretly chewed over Wang Heng's brief words.

As a young girl in her teens, under normal circumstances, even if she doesn’t want to get married, she won’t have the idea of ​​“not getting married”.

Because this is against the rules and is not allowed by the secular world.

It is natural for men and women to get married.

Women, in particular, should find a good marriage and have many children.

If a woman doesn't marry, who will give birth and how will the family bloodline be passed on?

In order to discipline girls, these ideas are instilled in them, either explicitly or implicitly, almost from the moment they are born and begin to understand things.

Over time, there are established rules.

As a woman, you must follow the rules.

Not getting married?

Even if a princess is from a royal family and is spoiled and willful, she cannot escape the fate of getting married.

Even if you really don't want to "get married", you still have to "become a monk".

"...Princess?"

Concubine Jiang's mind moved, and she looked deeply at her only daughter.

She thought, it’s not impossible.

When the husband succeeds, even if he doesn't give her this grace, she can ask her wife for help.

The lady entrusted her with the care of her two orphans, and as long as she protected the two young nobles and completed the task successfully, the lady would reward her handsomely.

At that time, she only needs to use this favor in exchange, and she should be able to give Ajiu a noble title.

"Ajiu, mother knows what you are thinking!"

Concubine Jiang reached out and gently touched the little girl's chubby face.

She lowered her voice so that only the mother and daughter could hear, and said, "Don't worry, mother will definitely make your wish come true!"

Imperial decree!

Freedom of marriage!

I will never become a plaything sent around by others!

She will do her best to fight for her daughter.

Wang Heng heard her mother's almost whispered promise, her voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible.

But she felt inexplicably at peace.

"Auntie!"

So, A Niang also believes that the King of Qi will win this time?

If this is true, then Wang Heng really doesn't have to worry.

Whether the King of Qi really favored his concubine A Niang or had other reasons for looking up to her, the result was this:

A'niang is the King of Qi's "favored concubine" and the future favorite concubine.

With A Niang around, Wang Heng can still have a certain amount of power even though her status is a bit awkward.

By then, not to mention a mere royal concubine, even the high-ranking officials in the capital would never dare to treat her as a plaything.

So, she can lose weight?

Everyone loves beauty.

Wang Heng is not a clay sculpture without emotions and desires. She loves "beauty" the most.

Yes, Wang Heng is the top beauty lover.

When Wang Heng first met Lou Yu, he was so naughty, but she was still able to play with him. In addition to the main reasons that the Lou family was powerful and Lou Yu was favored, the secondary reason was that Lou Yu was really good-looking.

Alas, at that time, Lou Yu was still the hated Lou Dalang.

He is indeed naughty and annoying, but he has a pretty face.

Such a little fairy child seems to be a little naughty, but we can tolerate it a little.

Recently, Wang Heng has begun to consider her husband.

She was wavering between Lou Yu and Xie Yanzhi because both of them had very delicate looks.

As for Wang Yan, apart from the fact that they share the same surname, it is more because although his appearance is good, it is not yet at the level of a top-level god-like face.

Wang Heng only looked at the face and quietly passed him!

Wang Heng likes to look at beautiful women, and she even hopes to be a beauty herself.

She was born beautiful, but because of her heart knot she had to "defile herself". How could Wang Heng be willing to accept this?

There were also looks of regret, disgust, or ridicule from people around her. Wang Heng could see and hear dirty words like "obese," "fat," "pig," etc.

She wouldn't really care.

She was not hurt because she knew what she wanted. It was her own choice and she was willing to bear the consequences.

But, no one is born to be mean, everyone likes nice words.

All the sarcasm and ridicule will still leave a mark in Wang Heng's heart.

If possible, she would also like to restore her original appearance, with stunning beauty and angelic figure, which would amaze and envy others, and she would feel happy and proud looking at it.

How can a person not be vain?

Wang Heng admitted that she was selfish, vain and hedonistic!

In the past, because of her humble status and too many concerns, she could only play dumb and pretend not to care.

Now... she vaguely saw hope!

It seemed as if stars were falling in Wang Heng's big round eyes, filled with the light of hope.

She looked at Concubine Jiang intently.

Concubine Jiang met Wang Heng's gaze and should not have revealed anything.

After all, the matter of her husband is too complicated, and Concubine Jiang cannot reveal even a single detail to her own daughter.

Ahem, at this time, Concubine Jiang didn't know that her Xiaojiu had already sent a letter of allegiance to the King of Qi.

Concubine Jiang still treated Wang Heng as a thirteen-year-old child.

It’s better not to let children know too much about important things happening outside, as it can easily hurt others and themselves.

However, even a rational Concubine Jiang couldn't help but soften her heart when she saw her daughter's bright and clear eyes.

She closed her eyes slightly and nodded gently.

Jiu Niang, everything is as you guessed.

The King of Qi will take action and will succeed!

Wang Heng: ...Great! Does this embody what Amian meant by "waiting patiently until the clouds part and the moon appears"?

……

"Ah! Ahh!"

Wang Mian, whom Wang Heng was thinking about, was holding a letter.

She pinched it and found that the letter was not very thick, probably only one page.

She sneezed several times in succession and muttered softly, "Who is thinking about me?"

Lou Yu, or Zhou Jiming?

Lou Yu was still waiting for her to take out the "artifact", while Zhou Jiming——

The letter in my hand was sent from the capital.

It is very likely written by Zhou Jiming.

The greater probability is——

Stab it!

Wang Mian tore open the envelope neatly and pulled out a folded piece of letter paper.

She unfolded the letter, which contained only a few brief words: "My foolish brother has arrived in the capital, and everything is fine! I will definitely repay the travel expenses that Junior Sister Wang borrowed double!"

This seems like he's going to settle accounts with her and cut off all ties with her.

The so-called "tacit understanding" of marriage will no longer exist.

Zhou Jiming is just my cheap senior brother, not my fiancé.

As for Wang Mian, he didn't have to worry about the money he lent out being wasted.

Not only will they not default on their debt, they will also pay it back with double the interest!

"Tsk! Is this because after arriving in Beijing, you discovered the city's wealth and learned about the benefits of power?"

"What's more, he already has a 'target'."

Wang Mian guessed secretly.

"Amian, you guessed right!"

Wang Heng agreed with her friend's speculation.

She had long been pessimistic about the couple Wang Mian and Zhou Jiming.

Now, after reading the letter Zhou Jiming wrote to Wang Mian and knowing that the other party wanted to "break off the engagement", Wang Heng was not surprised at all.

Instead, she felt a sense of relief.

Wang Mian wasn't disappointed, but he wasn't overly happy either.

She said coldly, "Maybe, he has already hooked up with a noble lady!"

Now that he has found the "horse", he naturally doesn't want her, the country "donkey".

Wang Heng shook her head. "He probably hasn't reached it yet. He probably just has a goal in mind and wants to reach higher."

Wang Mian was stunned for a moment, thought about it carefully, and nodded slowly: "Jiu Niang, you are right. Zhou Jiming is the most cautious. He has the lofty ambition of ruling the country and shoulders the heavy responsibility of revitalizing the family. He is self-disciplined and respectful, and he acts in a thorough manner. He will never leave any handle for himself."

For example, the marriage between Zhou Jiming and Wang Mian.

Although it was not spoken out loud and no formal marriage contract was signed, people who were familiar with the Zhou and Wang families still knew something.

The two families have a "tacit understanding", and Zhou Jiming and Wang Mian also interact with each other on a daily basis.

If Zhou Jiming did not handle the relationship here well and rashly climbed up the high branch, it would be easy for others to take advantage of him.

Zhou Jiming was determined to become a high-ranking official. To reach a high position, one must not only be talented, capable, and lucky, but also be cautious enough and know how to make choices.

It may just be a small thing, but at the critical moment, it can become the decisive blow for political opponents to bring you down!

Zhou Jiming knew what he wanted, and he could decisively give up temptation and not leave himself any loopholes.

Deal with Yu Wangmian's matter in advance and give sufficient compensation.

Let's part ways amicably. Even if we can't be husband and wife, we are still half from the same school.

Maybe we can still be friends in the future.

Wang Mian: ...

Although I really want to spit out a decisive cry: Who wants to be friends with an ex?

A good ex should be like a dead person.

But, she is not a child. In the adult world, how can there be so many clear-cut grudges?

Especially since Zhou Jiming is the "male protagonist", he is destined to become a big shot in the court through the imperial examination.

Even if you don't flatter such a big shot, it's not easy to offend him.

Besides, Zhou Jiming seemed to be heartless, and she, Wang Mian, was not sincere to him either.

They are a "suitable" couple, not a loving couple.

Now that they have broken up, Wang Mian is just regretful that his plan to cling to his girlfriend has failed, but he is not heartbroken or in agony.

"Yeah, Amian, you're right. Zhou Jiming is that kind of person."

Be careful in what you say and do, and think three steps ahead.

Although he is not even twenty years old, he is tough-minded and experienced.

Such people are destined to reach high positions.

Anyway, Amian didn't lose much, just a few valuables, and Zhou Jiming had already taken the initiative to ask for "double return".

This way, not only will you not lose money, you might even make some money.

To quote Amian’s joke: It’s okay to cheat in feelings, but you absolutely cannot cheat in money!

The person is gone, but the money is still there, which is enough.

"Nine Lady, Madam Li is here to ask how to arrange next month's allowance!"

Just as the two little girlfriends were whispering, a little maid came to the corridor outside the door and bowed to report.

Madam Li is one of the ladies in charge of the inner courtyard of the Lou family, responsible for management and distribution of monthly allowances, etc.

Wang Heng was not just staying in the Lou family's fortress temporarily. She directly took over the management of the household and helped Lou Yu to manage the household.

"Everything else remains the same! Thirteenth Lady's monthly allowance will be raised to twelve strings of cash. The extra money will be transferred from my account!"

Wang Heng thought about it and said lightly.

Wang Mian felt that Wang Heng's words sounded quite familiar.

Suddenly, the way Zheng Shisan and Jiu Niang got along in recent years emerged in her mind - not like best friends, nor like a young lady and a little follower.

Before, she just felt it was weird and couldn't figure out what the relationship between the two of them was.

At this moment, Wang Mian had a flash of inspiration:

What the hell!

Aren’t Jiuniang’s words very similar to what Mrs. Wang said about Xiren’s monthly allowance in Dream of the Red Chamber?

Mrs. Wang treated Xiren as Baoyu's "reserve" maid.

Although he had no official status, his salary was secretly raised.

But the problem is that Xiren is Baoyu's concubine.

Zheng Shisan is Lou Yu's cousin and sweetheart.

And Jiu Niang, she hasn't married Lou Yu yet, so how come she has already started to be Lou Yu's housekeeper and even take care of the "preparatory" concubines?

No, no!

This is not the point. The point is, if Jiu Niang really wants to marry Lou Yu, shouldn’t she demand monogamy and a couple?

Why did he take the initiative to take care of the concubine and even treat her as a sister?

Wang Mian has seen how Wang Heng and Zheng Shisan get along in the past few years.

Wang Heng had no guard or hostility towards Zheng Shisan.

She is very nice to Zheng Shisan.

Wang Mian always thought that Jiu Niang was soft-hearted and sympathized with Zheng Shisan's background and situation, which was why she took so much care of her.

But, but that was in the past.

Now Zheng Shisan seems to be quite respectable in the Lou family. After all, Lou Yu "likes" her.

However, the favored Zheng Shisan did not become arrogant and still followed Wang Heng silently.

Wang Heng was the same. She did not treat Zheng Shisan abnormally because of his favor.

Now he even took the initiative to give her a monthly allowance? !

What is this all about?

The two girls, one fourteen years old and the other thirteen years old, are both still junior high school students.

Are we going to start playing out the drama of ancient wives and concubines?

Still harmonious?!

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Wang Mian felt that his three views were shattered!

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