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

Chapter 224

Yao Sujuan looked sullen and unwilling, but after all, she herself had been separated from Qin Shaoze, so she couldn't use this to her advantage against Shen Lingjun.

Qin Shaoze didn't say anything to Shen Lingjun. He was leaving for the border military camp today and couldn't stay here any longer.

Qin Shaoze said to Shen Lingjun and Yao Sujuan, "You stay here for now. I will come back to see you during a lull in the fighting."

Along the way, Qin Shaoze had already come up with a plan: as soon as he went into battle, he would find an opportunity to pretend to be seriously injured, then return to Luzhou to recuperate, and drag it out until the war ended.

Although he won't achieve any merit this time, at least he can get by and deal with the rest later.

Yao Sujuan reluctantly saw Qin Shaoze off on his expedition.

"My lord, please be careful on the battlefield. My child and I are waiting for your return..."

Shen Lingjun has already achieved her legitimate purpose in coming to the Northwest, so there's no need for her to pretend anymore. She doesn't even bother to look at Qin Shaoze.

Qin Shaoze was somewhat disappointed that Shen Lingjun didn't come to see him off, and his gaze kept drifting towards Shen Lingjun.

Yao Sujuan quickly coaxed him out of the house, her jealousy growing stronger.

After Qin Shaoze left, Yao Sujuan no longer needed to pretend and immediately changed her expression, turning to Shen Lingjun.

“Madam Shen, conditions in Luzhou are limited, and this is the only large house we can rent. The Marquis has already said that I am pregnant and need to live in a better place. I will stay in the main courtyard, so I will have to ask Madam Shen to stay in the east or west courtyard.”

Yao Sujuan anticipated that she would definitely give birth to this child in Luzhou. In order to gain control of the household here, she rushed to the brokerage firm as soon as she arrived, personally selected several servants, and kept all the indentures in her own hands.

In this way, she took the lead, and when Shen Lingjun arrived, he could only submit to her.

Shen Lingjun found it amusing to watch Yao Sujuan so eager to reveal her true colors and establish her authority.

Her mind was no longer on this place. Yao Sujuan's mind was still only on this tiny backyard. She was still arguing with her about who lived in the main courtyard and who was more favored by Qin Shaoze.

Shen Lingjun said calmly, "Madam Yao can stay wherever she wants. I have a caravan under my command that has already arrived in the Northwest. I need to go and take care of the business, so I may not stay in this house for long."

Yao Sujuan stared at her in astonishment, somewhat bewildered by what she said.

So... Shen Lingjun came to the Northwest to join the army, wasn't it to win Qin Shaoze's favor?

It sounds like she doesn't take Qin Shaoze seriously at all.

Or is this so-called business practice just some kind of trick she's using?

Shen Lingjun shook his head inwardly, too lazy to say anything more to Yao Sujuan, and took Hong Qing back to the East Courtyard to rest.

Two days later, news of Mo Zhonggui arrived.

Shen Wei has already returned to Bei Yi territory and will arrive in Luzhou tomorrow. He has also found a witness related to the Battle of Fei Chi Valley!