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

Chapter 53

She sat down in the front hall and naturally started the conversation: "Sister Man is truly outstanding. Not only is her medical skill excellent, but she is also beautiful and knows so many novel and unique things. Only a woman like Sister Man can be worthy of a husband like the Marquis."

On the surface, she was praising Liu Manman, but in reality, she was also praising Qin Shaoze. It was subtle, but it made people feel secretly pleased.

Like Liu Manman, Qin Shaoze has rarely seen anyone who genuinely praises him since his reputation was ruined, and he feels somewhat embarrassed when praised.

Then Yao Sujuan started talking about the Northwest battlefield, asking Qin Shaoze how he led his troops to victory, her eyes full of admiration and respect.

Victory on the battlefield was Qin Shaoze's proudest achievement, and he couldn't help but speak of it in a grand and enthusiastic manner.

It wasn't appropriate for Qin Shaoze to be alone with Yao Sujuan, an unmarried young woman. He had originally planned to have Yao Sujuan wait for Liu Manman to return, but as they chatted, they somehow lost track of time and ended up having a very pleasant conversation.

Finally, Yao Sujuan suddenly realized and said, "Oh dear, so much time has passed. I'm so sorry to have kept you up, Lord Marquis. Please go ahead and do your work. It's getting late, and Sister Man hasn't returned yet. I'll head back now."

As he spoke, he handed a sachet to Qin Shaoze and said with a smile, "Sister Man really likes my embroidery. This is a sachet that she asked me to embroider for her. Please give it to Sister Man, Your Excellency."

Qin Shaoze accepted the exquisitely crafted sachet, which featured an embroidered pattern of two butterflies playing among flowers and emitted a sweet and rich fragrance that was intoxicating.

A slight stirring occurred to him.

Liu Manman had absolutely no embroidery skills, not even knowing how to sew a button. She had never given him sachets or handkerchiefs, things that best represented a young girl's feelings.

Moreover, she looked down on these things, finding them boring and useless, devaluing them to nothing.

But Qin Shaoze now feels that this is actually very wonderful.

He put the sachet away and said to Yao Sujuan, "I will give it to Manman. I thank Miss Yao on Manman's behalf."

Yao Sujuan smiled slightly: "Sister Man is so lucky to have a husband like the Marquis."

Qin Shaoze was made somewhat embarrassed by Yao Sujuan's words.

Liu Manman hasn't shown any happiness in front of him lately, constantly complaining about how much dowry she's given to the Marquis's mansion; complaining about her relationship with Old Madam Qin; complaining that he doesn't care about her and protect her as much as before...

Liu Manman always prided herself on being independent and self-reliant, never looking up to or depending on men. But Qin Shaoze couldn't help but think that if Liu Manman could be a little more gentle, considerate, and understanding like Yao Sujuan, that would be wonderful.

Qin Shaoze nodded absentmindedly and went out first.

Yao Sujuan lagged behind by a step, her eyes gleaming with a determined light.

She had already gained quite a bit of unexpected wealth on this trip, and was preparing to leave, but before she could even step out of the front hall, she was blocked in her way.

It's Shen Lingjun.

Shen Lingjun said to Yao Sujuan with a half-smile, "Sister Sujuan, please wait."

Seeing that Shen Lingjun's expression seemed hostile, Yao Sujuan's heart skipped a beat: "Madam Shen, is there something you need?"

Shen Lingjun clicked her tongue: "Madam Shen? Sister Sujuan, we used to be such good sisters, how come we've become so estranged now?"

Yao Sujuan felt even more uneasy and did not respond.

Shen Lingjun stopped beating around the bush and smiled slightly: "Sister Sujuan, are you in love with the Marquis?"