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

Chapter 104

Shen Lingjun, who had arrived earlier, watched Yao Sujuan's entire performance and silently applauded her in his heart.

This Yao Sujuan is indeed quite capable; she lived up to her expectations as the pawn she had chosen, and she didn't disappoint her.

When Liu Manman is released from prison and returns, there will be a great show to watch.

True to his word, Qin Shaoze sent Yao Sujuan back to the Yao family and, as expected, sent a matchmaker to propose marriage to the Yao family the very next day.

The Yao family was satisfied with the marriage. Yao Sujuan was just an insignificant concubine's daughter in the Yao family. Originally, she could only marry into an official family of lower rank as the principal wife or become a concubine in a high-ranking family.

After both parties agreed on the marriage, there weren't many formalities involved in taking a concubine. With a few simple preparations, a sedan chair was quickly arranged, and Yao Sujuan was carried into the Yongning Marquis's residence through a side gate.

Since Qin Shaoze was willing to take Yao Sujuan as a concubine, Old Madam Qin had no objection.

Like many mothers-in-law in the world, she had long been disgusted by her son's exclusive favoritism towards Liu Manman. Although their relationship deteriorated a lot later, Liu Manman was still not respectful or filial to her at all.

Ever since Shen Lingjun turned against her, Old Mrs. Qin hasn't been able to assert her authority as a mother-in-law for a long time.

With Yao Sujuan coming in, a concubine's daughter with no status or ability, surely she'd be easier to control, right?

Therefore, Old Mrs. Qin also welcomed Yao Sujuan.

Yao Sujuan smoothly entered the Yongning Marquis's mansion and obtained the status of a noble concubine. Qin Shaoze also gave her a courtyard, which was the Cai Ni Courtyard where Liu Manman had lived before.

That very night, Qin Shaoze stayed at Cai Ni Courtyard without any psychological barriers and consummated his marriage with Yao Sujuan.

His promises and vows to Liu Manman were easily broken. He took a concubine into the household, and everything that followed was even more obvious.

And they were quite self-righteous about it.

He couldn't shirk responsibility for Yao Sujuan; otherwise, she would either become a nun or face certain death. How could he bear to do that?

Even if they take her into the household, they can't not consummate the marriage; otherwise, she'll be in name only, and how will she survive in this marquis's mansion?

The next morning, Yao Sujuan, the new concubine, was waiting early to serve tea to Old Madam Qin and the mistress of the house.

With Liu Manman absent, Shen Lingjun is now the only legal wife in the Yongning Marquis's residence, so naturally it was Shen Lingjun who came to drink this cup of tea.

She accepted the tea offered by Yao Sujuan and said a few polite words: "Madam Yao, you are now the Marquis's woman. From now on, you must serve the old lady well, attend to the Marquis, and help the Marquis's family to have many children. As long as you are virtuous and dutiful, the Marquis's family will not treat you unfairly."

Overnight, Yao Sujuan had acquired the charm of a mature woman. Finally, her long-cherished wish had been fulfilled, and her eyes and brows radiated sweetness and joy, making her glow with health.

Her looks were originally only above average, the kind of girl from a modest family, but now she could be described as beautiful.

Perhaps this is the nourishing power of love.

Yao Sujuan lowered her head and said softly, "Sujuan will certainly remember Madam's words."

Shen Lingjun gave her a white jade bracelet as a gift. Old Mrs. Qin also gave her a pair of old-fashioned gold hairpins, though she was being stingy.

From then on, Yao Sujuan settled down in the Yongning Marquis's mansion as Qin Shaoze's concubine.

Shen Lingjun stayed in Yufei Courtyard and never paid any attention to Yao Sujuan, let alone had Yao Sujuan come to pay her respects or serve her. Apart from serving Old Madam Qin, Yao Sujuan could devote all her time and energy to Qin Shaoze, and no one was competing with her for Qin Shaoze.

Qin Shaoze and Yao Sujuan's relationship progressed rapidly.

Yao Sujuan and Liu Manman were completely different types of women. She was gentle, considerate, and submissive, and her feelings for Qin Shaoze were nothing short of admiration and infatuation. This greatly satisfied Qin Shaoze's masculine ego, who had been experiencing a series of misfortunes lately, and made him feel much better.