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

Chapter 631

Xue Qian agreed, bowed, and saw "Huo Jinghuai" out. Only after he left did she raise her head, her gaze fixed on his retreating figure, lost in thought.

At this moment, a maid came in to help her with her washing and grooming.

When Xue Qian was a lady-in-waiting in the palace, she had a maid who served her. When she married into the Seventh Prince's mansion, she brought this maid with her as her personal maid.

In addition, Huo Tingsheng also bestowed upon her four maids and four servants. He also had the Ministry of Rites provide her with a generous dowry, which she was to manage herself.

In short, she can live without relying on the Seventh Prince's residence, which gives her enough confidence to establish herself here.

After having breakfast, Xue Qian went to see Shen Lingjun again.

Now that outsiders have finally arrived at the Seventh Prince's residence, Shen Lingjun can no longer do whatever she wants as before. Every morning, she can only do what ordinary noblewomen of the clan do: arrange flowers, feed the fish, and read books.

Seeing Xue Qian arrive was not surprising.

"Consort Xue has arrived. Please take a seat."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

After Xue Qian sat down, Shen Lingjun casually asked, "Consort Xue, are you new to the Seventh Prince's residence? Is there anything you're not used to? Don't be shy, just speak up."

Xue Qian lowered her head, two blushes rising on her face, making her look somewhat shy.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I am fine, but the Seventh Prince last night... he was really exhausted, so I feel very tired now."

Shen Lingjun raised an eyebrow slightly.

The people Huo Tingsheng brought in were indeed dedicated; they started working diligently early in the morning.

If the person sitting here is the real Seventh Prince's Consort, who used to be monogamous with the Seventh Prince and was deeply in love, and now suddenly a concubine arrives, interfering and saying that the wedding night was too long—that's clearly a provocation and a show of force. Wouldn't that infuriate her?

Shen Lingjun guessed that Huo Tingsheng's task for her was probably to first gain Huo Jinghuai's favor, because only by gaining favor could she find out more information about Huo Jinghuai.

The women in the inner quarters who vied for the emperor's favor used nothing more than the same tactics.

As the principal wife, she was naturally the most troublesome, and the first thing to do was to sow discord between them.

Shen Lingjun smiled slightly: "Consort Xue has worked hard serving the Seventh Prince. If you are not feeling well, I will call a doctor to come in and take a look."

She was only annoyed for a short while yesterday, but now that she has Mo Zhonggui's guarantee, she is mentally prepared.

Anyway, it wasn't Mo Zhonggui who consummated the marriage with Xue Qian, so she remained quite calm.

It is said that Mo Zhonggui found someone from who knows where to take his place in consummating the marriage. He is truly blessed with good fortune, the best job in the world.

Xue Qian quickly replied, "Thank you, Your Highness, but there's no need. I'm not that delicate. I'm hoping to share your burdens after I enter the palace."

She then changed the subject, saying, "I've heard that the Seventh Prince's residence is managed solely by the Princess Consort, which must be quite arduous, explaining why she hasn't conceived after a year. I am unworthy, but I served as a musician in the palace for several years. Although I was only a sixth-rank official, I had a few people under my command and some management experience. I am willing to share some of the household affairs with the Princess Consort, so that she can focus on preparing for a child and give the Seventh Prince a legitimate eldest son as soon as possible."

Shen Lingjun raised his eyebrows again.

These words truly exuded fighting spirit.

First, he accused her of not being able to have a child after a year in the mansion, then he made it clear that he had outstanding abilities and qualifications, and that he wanted to take control of the mansion on his very first day in the mansion.