Marrying a royal playboy and becoming a glamorous matriarch

With ample nutrition, Wei Qingrou not only gained weight and developed a curvaceous figure, but also grew taller and more charming, becoming even more beautiful and radiant.

What's wrong with being love-struck? As long as you can live a good life, pretending to be love-struck is fine too.

Wei Lanxin clicked her tongue twice and made no attempt to hide her dissatisfaction, saying, "You girls raised in feudal families are really pitiful. You've been taught to be obedient and rule-bound since you were little. You're so rigid and boring."

After saying this, Wei Lanxin straightened her chest even more, exuding unparalleled superiority, and then looked at Wei Qingrou.

"After Qin Ping'an married you, did he get rid of all those shady women in his household, like concubines and maids?"

Wei Qingrou shook her head and smiled faintly, "The Prince Dun's mansion can afford to support its inner quarters. Even if they are not favored, there is no need to kick them out. They are all weak women, and they will starve to death if they are kicked out."

Upon hearing this, Wei Lanxin looked even more disdainful and pointed at Qin Ping'an's nose, saying, "He doesn't love you at all. If he loved you, he would have given up his harem and left you alone at home. You are extremely foolish. Why did you marry someone who doesn't love you?"

This woman really dares to speak her mind, Wei Qingrou said, her brows furrowing slightly.

She couldn't respond to that, so she simply lowered her head and remained silent.

Wei Lanxin, as if she had caught him red-handed, laughed triumphantly: "What does a spoiled brat like Qin Ping'an know about love? Don't be so love-struck. What kind of good life can you have with him? Women should be self-reliant, don't you understand?"

Wei Qingrou raised an eyebrow slightly: "Then what should I do?"

With arrogance, Wei Lanxin began to talk about his views on life and values.

"It's better to rely on yourself than on others. You should divorce him and then strive to realize your own value. From now on, you will no longer depend on men for survival. Women can also be self-reliant and make something of themselves."

Wei Lanxin spoke eloquently, and her shocking remarks attracted many young ladies.

But the ladies frowned suddenly and quickly pulled their daughters away.

He also reminded the girl: "Don't listen to her nonsense. These wild words are just asking for trouble. Don't listen to them too much, lest they change your temperament."

Wei Lanxin just looked disdainful when she heard these words.

"What a bunch of outdated, feudal old fogies, they don't even realize they're being oppressed."

Qin Ping'an was so angry upon hearing these words that he felt like his lungs were about to explode. He stared coldly at Wei Lanxin.

"You're so restless at home that you want to incite all women to be like you? What right do you have to sow discord between me and my wife?"

He gritted his teeth, his face dark and brooding.

"Have you forgotten the bad things you did to me before? Do you dare let me tell you?"

The eldest prince glanced at him, puzzled. "What is it?"

Wei Lanxin directly pushed the eldest prince forward, saying, "It was him who bullied me. Xiao Yu, do something about your cousin."

"What do you mean I bullied you? Stop slandering me, you're the one who framed me!"

The eldest prince looked up at Qin Ping'an and said, "Stop arguing."

"Yes." Qin Ping'an reluctantly shut his mouth, but his face was filled with indignation as he gripped Wei Qingrou's hand tightly.

Wei Qingrou quickly smiled and smoothed things over: "Sister Lanxin is so kind-hearted. Although this is the first time I've met you, I feel very close to you. It's clear that we are blood relatives. Even though we've been separated for more than ten years, we are still sisters at heart."

Upon hearing this, Wei Lanxin's eyes widened immediately.

"What sister? I am the only legitimate daughter of the Vice Minister's household. How could I have a biological sister?"

Wei Lanxin never took Wei Lianxin, that scheming illegitimate daughter, seriously, nor did she ever treat her as a younger sister.

Wei Qingrou bowed gracefully to Wei Lanxin and said with a faint smile, "It's normal that my elder sister doesn't acknowledge me. When I was a child, I was seriously ill. A passing divine doctor gave me guidance and I was raised on the Wei family estate. I returned to the manor after I came of age and then married into the Qin family."

"I'm so happy to see you today, sister. Which outfit do you like? I'll buy you one."

Wei Lanxin couldn't accept it. She was clearly the only legitimate daughter, so how could she suddenly have a younger sister?

She prefers to be unique and doesn't want any biological younger sister.

It must be that her father cheated on her and had an illegitimate daughter with her.

Immediately, her gaze toward Wei Qingrou was filled with disgust.

"I don't treat just any Tom, Dick, or Harry as my sister. Don't try to get close to me. Meeting you guys is really bad luck, it's disgusting."

She snorted coldly, turned around and walked out, leaving the eldest prince standing there, extremely embarrassed.

For the first time, the eldest prince felt that the person he loved so deeply was so rude. They were supposed to be sisters, so how could she not even speak properly, not even a polite word?

He gave Qin Pingan and Wei Qingrou an apologetic smile, "She's in a bad mood today, it wasn't intentional."

Qin Ping'an chuckled, "She's always been like this, cousin, whatever makes you happy."

The eldest prince smiled helplessly and said nothing more.

He selected two sets of autumn clothes from the clothes Wei Lanxin had chosen, and also bought bedding. Before leaving, he said to Qin Ping'an, "I will send your wedding gift to your residence another day."

Qin Ping'an didn't care and waved his hand.

He opened his mouth with a heavy heart, but could only manage to say, "Take care."

Qin Ping'an still cared about Qin Xiaoyu, so he secretly followed him with Wei Qingrou. When he saw the eldest prince go to the bookstore to get the job of copying books, his eyes were filled with even more anger.

“He was born a prince and was well-versed in the classics from a young age. The most famous scholars in the Great Zhao Dynasty vied to be his teachers. Now, for the sake of a woman, he has fallen so low that he would rather sell his calligraphy and copy books than come back.”

Qin Ping'an clenched his fists, his eyes filled with sadness, "Just for a woman."

Wei Qingrou clicked her tongue inwardly, wondering if Qin Ping'an was feeling sorry for his cousin, or if it was because he couldn't have the love he wanted.

Qin Ping'an walked straight into the bookstore and threw a silver ingot on the table: "You have to give me all the copied books that the person just delivered."

The bookstore owner, seeing the money, nodded quickly: "No problem, no problem. Should we give him some more silver?"

Qin Ping'an's jaw tightened: "No need, you must check carefully. If there are any typos, send it back for him to rewrite."

The boss's eyes darted around, but he didn't dare ask any more questions. He simply took the money and agreed.

As they boarded the carriage, Qin Ping'an's personal servant stepped forward carrying a box. "This is what that person pawned at the pawn shop."

Qin Ping'an opened the box, glanced at it, and held his breath.

After dismissing the servants, Qin Ping'an kept looking at the jade pendant. "This was left to him by the late Empress Dowager. He treasured it very much and always kept it in his bosom, reluctant to wear it. Now he has even pawned it."

The air was heavy, and Wei Qingrou quickly comforted her, "It's clear they're at their wits' end. Poverty makes everything miserable for couples, and the Crown Prince's return to the palace is not far off."

Qin Ping'an turned to look at her, his tone cold: "What do you think of what Wei Lanxin said today?"

His gaze was sharp, unlike his usual playboy demeanor.