Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 103

Will it never affect her status and position? That depends on whether she has the ability to say it!

Shen Lingjun waved his hand: "Alright, once you enter the manor, just do your duty. Go back and prepare. I think tomorrow will be a good day. Before you leave the city, send someone to let me know."

Yao Sujuan's heart pounded with excitement at the thought that her long-cherished wish was about to be fulfilled. She readily agreed and stepped back.

Shen Lingjun also called Hong Qing over and explained the plan for the next day to her.

As expected, Yao Sujuan did not disappoint Shen Lingjun's expectations. The next evening, Qin Shaoze returned to the Yongning Marquis's residence with a very complicated expression, followed by Yao Sujuan, who was crying her eyes out.

Startled by the commotion, Old Madam Qin rushed over and was taken aback to see Yao Sujuan, who was wrapped in Qin Shaoze's cloak and looked disheveled.

"Shaoze, what... what's going on?"

Qin Shaoze sighed, his expression conflicted, and said, "Miss Yao was on her way to Cibei Temple to offer incense today when her carriage accidentally fell into the river while crossing it. I rescued her, but..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but Old Mrs. Qin understood what she meant.

There will inevitably be a lot of physical contact when rescuing someone, and Miss Yao's reputation has already been ruined by Qin Shaoze.

Grandma Qin was momentarily stunned: "Then... what are you planning to...?"

This kind of thing is actually quite common. Usually, they just marry the person and that's it.

The Yongning Marquis's mansion already has two wives, a principal wife and a secondary wife, and Yao Sujuan is just a concubine's daughter from a minor official's family, so she can only come in as a concubine.

However, would Qin Shaoze be willing to take Yao Sujuan as a concubine?

Qin Shaoze was still somewhat hesitant at this point.

His relationship with Liu Manman was indeed not as good as before, but it was not completely over.

He had solemnly sworn to Liu Manman that he would never have another woman besides Shen Lingjun, whom he had already married.

He truly loved Liu Manman, and his vows were sincere, so it's understandable that he's conflicted now.

Yao Sujuan glanced at him and noticed his hesitation, knowing that it was time for her to step in.

Her voice choked with sobs, and tears streamed down her face like beads from a broken string.

Her crying expression, posture, and voice were all carefully designed and practiced countless times, making her look extremely pitiful and endearing.

“My lord, it’s all my fault… I know you’re in a difficult position. Sister Man is also my good friend, and I can’t do anything to betray her… Please pretend nothing happened and send me back to the Yao family… Thank you for saving my life today. From now on, I will pray for you and Sister Man every day at the nunnery…”

As she spoke, she seemed heartbroken and unable to bear it. She lowered her head, unable to straighten her body, and hugged herself tightly. With this painful, weak, broken... restrained yet strong posture, she turned to walk outside.

Qin Shaoze's heart ached as he watched her retreating figure. An impulse surged within him, and he stepped forward to stop her.

“Miss Yao, this is not your fault. I have ruined your reputation, and I will take full responsibility. You are still in the prime of your youth. How can I let you spend your life in seclusion?”

Yao Sujuan looked up, staring at Qin Shaoze in disbelief.

Her eyes shone with a surprised and touching light, bright yet trembling with a slight shimmer, as if Qin Shaoze had once again been her hero.

Yao Sujuan immediately knelt down before Qin Shaoze, sobbing uncontrollably, "My lord, thank you so much. You saved my life, and you will save my future too... I will serve you and Sister Man wholeheartedly from now on..."

Qin Shaoze quickly helped her up: "Miss Yao, there's no need for such a grand ceremony. Now that the New Year is over, I'll have a matchmaker go to the Yao family to propose marriage as soon as possible and give you the status of a concubine. How about that?"

Yao Sujuan choked back tears: "Thank you, Lord Marquis. I don't care about titles or ranks. Just being able to stay by your side is enough for me..."