Demoted from wife to concubine? Reborn, the mistress of a noble family plots another high-status mar

Chapter 1215

"Thank you, Father." As she left the small building, Cui Jingjing sincerely thanked Prince Ling, for he had never mistreated her over the years.

Murong Ling felt gratified; this daughter had not been raised in vain. "You are Qing'er's daughter, so you are my daughter too. You will have everything Jingxin has. It's just that I am powerless to help you with your father's affairs."

“Mm.” Cui Jingjing understood, so she had no complaints.

Cui Yuqing looked at the man with teary eyes, "Thank you, Your Highness."

"Thank me, then forget him and be a good queen to me. Qing'er, what do you think?" Murong Ling really didn't want her to see Cui Yan. Once was enough; he didn't want it to happen again.

Cui Yuqing nodded. "Mm."

"The Princess of Qin's Mansion will be getting married in a few days, and Jin Xin is also of marriageable age." Murong Ling wanted to arrange his daughter's marriage before returning to his fiefdom.

Cui Yuqing said, "Your Highness, don't worry, I will help Jinxin find a good husband."

"I just mentioned it to Her Majesty the Empress in the Jiaofang Palace."

Murong Jinxin didn't actually like her stepmother; in fact, she could be said to dislike her.

But if Murong Ling likes her, there's no way around it.

Furthermore, Cui Jingjing is a decisive and very intelligent girl. With her around, even Murong Jinxin would have some difficulty dealing with Cui Yuqing.

Many things happened during the time in Beijing and the fiefdom.

The two girls were secretly vying for power.

Cui Jingjing is young, but because she has a mother who only knows how to cry, she has to stand up early.

"Second Miss, the princess requests your presence in the Imperial Garden. Princess Jin is also there." At this moment, a young eunuch, crouching low, hurried over to Cui Jingjing. He glanced at Murong Ling, then bowed respectfully, his voice high-pitched and somewhat ingratiating.

Upon hearing this, Cui Jingjing raised an eyebrow slightly and exchanged a glance with Cui Yuqing and Murong Ling beside her.

She knew in her heart that nothing good would come of Jin Xin's presence. She wasn't familiar with Princess Chang Le; they had only met once, when they were children.

Five or six years have passed, and they are still just young girls.

"I understand, Father-in-law, please wait a moment. I will go with you now." A faint smile appeared on Cui Jingjing's lips. She calmly straightened her sleeves, her demeanor dignified. "Father, Mother, I will return to the manor by myself in a while. You don't need to wait for me."

Murong Ling looked at Cui Jingjing with worry in his eyes and instructed her, "Come back with Jinxin when the time comes."

Cui Jingjing nodded in agreement, then turned and followed the little eunuch out.

The young eunuch led the way, glancing back every now and then with curiosity and scrutiny in his eyes. He wondered to himself just how powerful this second young lady was that Princess Chang Le had gone to such lengths to invite her to the Imperial Garden.

She was just a concubine's daughter.

Along the way, the scenery of the Imperial Garden was breathtaking, but Cui Jingjing had no heart to appreciate it.

She quickly considered Princess Jin's purpose, her steps unhurried and her expression calm.

Seeing her like this, the young eunuch felt even more that this second young lady was no ordinary person. He quickened his pace and led her deeper into the Imperial Garden.

In the spring, the Imperial Garden is a riot of color with flowers in full bloom and butterflies fluttering about.

Chang Le, dressed in a pale yellow silk dress embroidered with peonies, walked to the pitch-pot field surrounded by a crowd like a cheerful little bird, followed by a group of elegantly dressed young ladies.

However, they are all quite young, including some girls who are fourteen or fifteen years old.

Those following them were all by Murong Jinxin's side.

Eight- or nine-year-old girls all followed Chang Le. Most of them were companions to the emperor. Those who weren't companions were not allowed to enter the palace because they were too young, for fear of offending the nobles.

The young girls around Chang Le are from the Xiao family, the Yun family, the Qin family, and the Zhou family.

Just when they were having a great time.

Cui Jingjing followed the little eunuch over. She wore a moon-white brocade dress with delicate orchids embroidered on the hem, which swayed gently with her steps, exuding a gentle yet lively temperament.

"Meet the princess."

Chang Le's eyes lit up, and she immediately put down the pitch-pot. "Sister Jingjing, you've come."