The Fourth Lady didn’t feel well and almost fainted when she was taking a walk in the garden. When Qu Qiuyan heard the news, she pressed her lips into a straight line – this was nothing new for her. Disdainfully, she said to Yu Qingmeng, who was showing a long face, “Don’t be so upset. Didn’t Xu Lipeng promise you that he will marry an incompetent wife? You can just get rid of her later when everything is settled.”
Yu Qingmeng covered her belly with her hands, lowering her head. She clearly knew that she was not pregnant, and sooner or later, Xu Lipeng would be aware of it as well. “Father is furious…that I will become a concubine.”
“So what? Are you going to give up because of this? I heard Marchioness Yongning is a tough one. You should worry about yourself more!” Qu Qiuyan’s tone was arrogant, “You don’t have a good reputation right now. But after you become Young Master Yongning’s wife, who will still care about all of this?”
“I’m afraid that Marchioness Yongning won’t approve it.” Yu Qingmeng was still sitting listlessly. She hadn’t solved the matter with Xu Lipeng, and now, Marchioness Yongning even blamed everything on her. Although she could finally marry the one she loved, Yu Qingmeng didn’t feel delighted as she expected, confronted with this dilemma.
Moreover, her instinct was alerted by something else.
“Marchioness Yongning will approve. As long as you give birth to Xu Lipeng’s first son, everything else will work out immediately. Besides, if it weren’t for that accident, you would definitely be qualified to marry him as his first wife with your status and family background.” Qu Qiuyan mocked, despising Yu Qingmeng in the heart. As she thought that Master Yongning’s Mansion was inferior, but Yu Qingmeng was still willing to marry into the family as a concubine.
“My lady, Lord Jing was asking about you just now.” A maid rushed in.
“What did he ask? How did he ask?” Hearing this, Qu Qiuyan put on a smile and straightened up. This was why she left quietly on purpose when she saw Lord Jing coming over from a distance.
She wanted to be Lord Jing’s wife, but she couldn’t let him think that she was an easy girl whom he could meet whenever he wanted. So, she avoided Lord Jing deliberately.
“Lord Jing sent you a gift,” the maid presented her a delicately wrapped box.
Qu Qiuyan’s eyes lit up. She took the box and opened it immediately. It was a pair of jade earrings handcrafted artistically as the raw material was extraordinary with naturally-formed patterns hidden inside.
“It’s gorgeous!” After Yu Qingmeng moved closer to take a look, she exclaimed with admiration.
“Tell Lord Jing that I’m happy to see it, and I will join them to watch the opera performance after my guest leaves.” Feeling overjoyed inside, Qu Qiuyan still kept the calm look on her face.
Her mother always told her that she shouldn’t treat a man too well, or he would think she was just an easy girl to get. Yu Qingmeng was the best example since she never hid her feelings and showed up whenever Xu Lipeng came to the mansion. Look at how much respect she got right now. No wonder she ended up being just a concubine!
Qu Qiuyan allowed her to come over today only because it was still possible that Yu Qingmeng would become Young Master Yongning’s wife. Otherwise, she couldn’t find any proper reason to meet Lady Yu at all.
“Yes, my lady!” The maid turned around to leave.
“Wait. Send the lord this box of desserts and tell him I made them by myself. If Lord Jing asks where am I meeting my guest, then you can tell him my whereabouts.” Qu Qiuyan pointed at a delicate food box next to her. The desserts on the plate looked exquisite, which were made by a pastry chef hired by Yu.
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Reborn to Be A Noble Wife
Historical FictionDie in Water and Revive in Fire Ji Hanyue was born of a general. On the evening when she married the Crown Prince, she was framed and pushed into a lake. Before she died, she was told that both her father and sister had been murdered. When she woke...
