Marrying a royal playboy and becoming a glamorous matriarch

Qin Ping'an's reputation as a playboy is unparalleled in the capital. If he dares to claim to be number one, no one dares to claim to be number two.

Looking across the entire city of Kyoto, one could find no other playboy as dissolute and infamous as him.

However, Prince Dun and his wife doted on their youngest son, never scolding or beating him no matter how much he played, and even giving him whatever he wanted.

Princess Dun searched for a long time before finding the Wei family, who were willing to marry their daughter to her. At first, she didn't have high hopes and just wanted her youngest son to get married.

Unexpectedly, on the second day of their marriage, their youngest son, who was never an early riser, obediently followed his wife to serve tea.

Moreover, judging from the way my daughter-in-law walks, it seems that the maid's report last night was entirely true.

This gentle and quiet daughter-in-law was actually able to keep her husband, which greatly surprised Princess Dun.

The prince leaned back lazily in his chair, took the tea from Wei Qingrou, and casually slipped her a large red envelope.

It's bulging and feels more like a banknote than a silver ingot to the touch.

Wei Qingrou was secretly delighted. Such a thick stack must be worth at least several thousand taels of silver.

Her father-in-law is really generous.

Qin Ping'an stood to the side, glancing sideways at Wei Qingrou's barely suppressed smile, and gave a slightly mocking snort.

Wei Qingrou pretended not to hear and happily thanked the prince.

"Thank you father."

The princess gave her a pair of jade bracelets with excellent clarity, and then had her personal maid hand her a sandalwood box.

The box was opened, revealing a set of bronze keys, each with a wooden tag attached.

Before her marriage, Madam Wei gave detailed instructions about everything she might face after entering the Prince's mansion.

Wei Qingrou naturally knew that in this grand mansion, the key to the house signified the power to manage the household.

But she didn't expect that on her very first day in the mansion, the princess would be willing to give her power.

Wei Qingrou was on high alert.

"Qingrou, now that you've married into the Prince's Mansion, you're family. There aren't many rules in our manor, so just follow Ping'an and call us Father and Mother."

"Okay, thank you, Mother."

With a smile, Princess Dun took Wei Qingrou's hand and handed her the box.

"Mother, isn't this inappropriate?"

Wei Qingrou looked at the key and the pair, revealing just the right amount of surprise and refusal.

"These are the keys to all the houses. From now on, I'll leave all the household chores to you. It's time for your mother to enjoy her retirement."

Princess Consort Dun smiled kindly, as if she had only given Wei Qingrou an insignificant little trinket.

Wei Qingrou obediently accepted the gifts, her round eyes filled with admiring respect. "With such kindness from Mother, your daughter-in-law will certainly not disappoint you."

Princess Dun was even more pleased with her humble attitude; she was truly obedient and charming, making her irresistibly lovable.

Qin Ping'an yawned. "Finished serving tea? Then I'm off."

After saying that, he swaggered out.

"This bastard..."

Princess Consort Dun glared at Qin Ping'an's retreating figure, but didn't truly reprimand him. Instead, she chatted enthusiastically with Wei Qingrou about everyday matters.

When Wei Qingrou returned to her room, Granny Gui and Granny Qin were overjoyed to see the box of key tags.

"Congratulations, Miss. The Princess is entrusting you with the management of the household."

Granny Qin's face was beaming with undisguised joy.

"It seems the princess is very satisfied with you. With these key tokens, everything in the palace will have to go through you, and no one will dare to look down on you."

Granny Qin offered her advice slowly and deliberately.

Afterwards, Granny Qin and Granny Gui explained to Wei Qingrou the rules for doing things in the inner quarters.

Upon hearing the procedures, Wei Qingrou understood immediately. She was not yet the true matriarch of the Prince's Mansion; at most, she was the CEO of the inner quarters. Major decisions were still made by the Chairman Princess.

Because, although the princess handed the key to the token to Wei Qingrou, the core talents were not in her hands, and the trusted and important personnel still listened to the princess.

Therefore, she fulfilled her duties as a junior leader, and it was always right to report things frequently, which actually made her appear to respect her senior leader.

"Miss, the young master's concubines will be coming to pay their respects to you later. This old servant has already asked Chunxi and the others to prepare tea and refreshments," Qin Mama added.

Wei Qingrou nodded slightly. It was necessary for the new leader to meet with the employees.

About fifteen minutes later, Dongxi came running in. "Miss, the concubines are here and are waiting outside."

"Let them in." Wei Qingrou sat in the seat of honor, straightening her back.

Soon, Qin Ping'an arrived first, casually stepping over the threshold and sitting down next to Wei Qingrou.

He poured himself water and drank tea, completely at ease with Wei Qingrou.

Dongxi brought in several beautiful women, and the concubines outwardly behaved obediently, bowing respectfully and serving tea.

Wei Qingrou looked up and couldn't help but sigh in her heart. Qin Ping'an's character wasn't great, but his taste was quite good.

These five concubines were all exceptionally beautiful, each with their own unique charm.

Surrounded by beauties, Wei Qingrou couldn't take it all in and looked at Qin Ping'an with a touch of wistfulness.

Qin Ping'an leaned casually against the chair, and when he met Wei Qingrou's gaze, a smug smile appeared on his roguish face.

It's as if having so many concubines is something to be proud of?

Wei Qingrou couldn't bear to look at this bastard, so she looked away and secretly cursed him for being shameless.

The concubines took turns kneeling before Wei Qingrou to offer her tea.

According to the rules, only when the mistress drinks the tea offered by the concubines is her status recognized.

However, Granny Qin soon discovered that one of the concubines was missing.

She sized up the concubines with a displeased expression, memorizing their appearances and trying to figure out which one was absent.

In the main seat, Wei Qingrou was dignified and elegant. Although she was beautiful, she also had the air of a matriarch, which made the other concubines dare not underestimate her.

After the concubines had served tea, Qin Mama, at Wei Qingrou's signal, stepped forward and gave each of them a reward.

"This is a reward from the young mistress. As long as you are sensible and well-behaved under her care, you will receive just as many rewards in the future."

Qin Mama's words represented Wei Qingrou's meaning.

The concubines were delighted to see that the reward was generous, and they held Wei Qingrou in even higher esteem.

After the concubines served tea and left, the four stewards of the mansion also came to pay their respects.

Although it was called a greeting, the posture was not as humble as that of the concubines.

The two head maids and the steward simply bowed slightly and cupped their hands as a gesture of respect.

Wei Qingrou understood that even with the key and token, the stewards, who were all the princess's people, still did not obey her orders.

This time, Wei Qingrou did not let Granny Qin show up. She stood up and nodded slightly to the managers.

"You are all veterans of the Prince's Mansion. Although I have gained my mother's trust and hold the key and token, I still need your guidance in many things. If there is anything I do wrong in the future, please do not hesitate to teach me."

As she spoke, she smiled and handed several bulging purses to the stewards.

Seeing her composed demeanor, the stewards nodded in approval; the new mistress seemed to be a reliable and humble person.

When the stewards who had received their rewards returned to report to the princess, they naturally couldn't help but shower her with praise.