Ci Jinzhi

Chapter 20 Invitation

The sky was getting darker, and the orange light shone on Duan Shaoqing's face, making that face a bit dark yellow.

In fact, Duan Shaoqing's face was pale at the moment.

He strode towards the carriage parked by the side of the road, and his mood fluctuated violently on the way back.

"My lord is back—"

Duan Shaoqing didn't even look at the disciples, and went straight to Yaxin Garden.

The lights in Yaxin Garden were brightly lit, and the eldest wife, Mrs. Qiao, was sitting by the bed with a gloomy expression.

She also heard the wind outside, but she didn't dare to let the old lady know.I called the guard who accompanied me out that day to inquire, and went through it carefully from the beginning to the end. It turned out that the problem was with Xiao Lian.

The maid cried out in public, did she mean it unintentionally or on purpose?
Thinking of this, Qiao's expression became a little ferocious, and he felt the urge to get rid of Xiao Lian and be quick.

Ever since she ordered the concubine to push Kou Qingqing off the cliff, to Qiao, it was like breaking a certain barrier and releasing the evil spirit in her heart.

But not.

Qiao Shi was still rational and shook his head.

There have been such rumors outside that neither Kou Qingqing nor her personal maid Xiao Lian can move.

Is it really necessary to let Chen'er marry Kou Qingqing according to the old lady's idea?
Strong unwillingness rose in Qiao's heart.

An orphan who restrains her father and mother, what help will Chen'er get by marrying her?As for the large fortune, it is obvious that as long as Kou Qingqing dies, it will belong to the Shaoqing Mansion.

They are the eldest sons of the eldest family, and after a hundred years, the property will undoubtedly fall into the hands of the old lady, and the second wife will share a sip of soup at most.

However, Kou Qingqing didn't die, and it made everyone in the capital pay attention to the originally low-key Shaoqing Mansion.

Qiao knew that if she refused this marriage, even if the old lady didn't want it in her heart, she would have to forget it in the end.

But she couldn't take that risk.

Kou Qingqing's marriage is completely decided by the old lady, and the old lady obviously doesn't want the properties of the Kou family to flow into the hands of outsiders.She opened her mouth to reject this marriage, and the old lady could match Duan Yunlang and his granddaughter in the second room if she turned around.

At that time, this large amount of property will belong to the second wife as Kou Qingqing's dowry.No one is willing to spit out such a large sum of money, and it will not be so easy for her to reach out in the future.

It seems that Chen'er has been wronged if he can only hold his nose and accept this marriage.

Qiao felt sorry for her son for a moment, and her eyes became fierce.

If you want to go smoothly in the future, there is one more thing to do.

Kou Qingqing seems to be thinking about it. Once she regains her memory, she will definitely know who pushed her down.When the time comes to confront her, if the girl can't bear to confess her, it will be a big trouble.

Only the dead will not speak.

"master."

A maid's greeting came from outside the door.

Qiao Shi only had time to put away his expression, and Duan Shaoqing walked around the screen and walked in.

The smell of alcohol came to his face, and Mrs. Qiao greeted her with a smile: "Master——"

Duan Shaoqing grabbed her wrist and asked sharply, "What's the matter with the wind outside?"

The maidservant at the door was so startled that she forgot to react, and was shot by Qiao Shi: "Everyone go down!"

In a blink of an eye, there were only the couple left, Qiao frowned: "Master, did you drink too much?"

"Drink too much! Didn't you hear the wind outside?" Duan Shaoqing stared at Qiao closely and asked.

Qiao forced a smile: "I heard that it's all nonsense, does the master believe it?"

"Of course it's nonsense, but how can such rumors spread?" Duan Shaoqing was filled with annoyance when he thought about those ugly words.

The huge amount of wealth that Qingqing brings makes one's heart skip a beat, but as long as she gets married to her son, isn't it a good thing to have the best of both worlds, isn't it absurd for those people to gossiping about him wanting to kill his own niece!

"It's all caused by the startled horse..."

Speaking of the startled horse, Duan Shaoqing's complexion became even worse: "Do you know who saved Qingqing?"

Qiao shook her head: "The righteous man didn't leave a name. The old lady asked for details."

"He is the envoy of Jinlinwei Town, Changle Marquis He Qingxiao!"

Qiao Shi was stunned, then his expression changed.

"I ran into him when I came out after drinking today, and he asked Qingqing specifically..."

The more Duan Shaoqing went on, the worse Qiao's expression became.

"Mother doesn't know the rumors outside, does she?"

"I didn't dare to let her old man know for the time being."

"Then keep it secret for now, and let everyone in the family keep their mouths in check."

"understood."

Duan Shaoqing's tone was calm, but when he listened carefully, he came with a warning: "Madam is in charge of the house, so you must take good care of Qingqing, lest the rumors get worse and damage the reputation of Shaoqing's mansion."

"Don't worry, sir, I know."

Duan Shaoqing nodded, and then went to sleep after washing.

Due to Qiao's restraint, the rumors outside did not reach the old lady's ears, so I should say hello, it seems that everything is calm.

On the way back from Ruyi Hall, Xin You stopped and looked up, and glanced at the sky.

"What is the girl looking at?" Xiaolian asked curiously.

"Today is a fine day."

Although it was still morning, the sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly.

Xiao Lian also looked up at the sky, and agreed with a smile: "Yes, but it's even hotter."

Xin You cast her eyes on the lotus-colored figure walking in front.

Watching from the sidelines these few days, Duan Yunwan's condition has gotten worse and worse, to the point where she can't hide it.

Xin You remembered that Duan Yunwan and Duan Yunling had come and gone together a few days ago, but now she didn't bother to pull Duan Yunling into a sisterly gesture and let Duan Yunling go to the front.

Xin You quickened her pace and caught up with Duan Yunwan.

"Cousin Wan."

The girl's voice was soft, but Duan Yunwan's body froze.

"Cousin Qing?" Duan Yunwan forced a smile.

Xin You smiled: "There are some things that I want to talk to Sister Wan. Cousin Wan, let's go to Wanqingju for a cup of tea."

Duan Yunwan's whole body became more tense: "Let's wait another day, I still have something to do today..."

Xin You bent her lips: "I seem to have remembered something again, is Cousin Wan really not free to sit down?"

Duan Yunwan's face changed completely, she looked at Xin You's lips trembling, and couldn't utter a word.

Xin You smiled sweetly: "Cousin Wan, come find me whenever you have free time today, I'll wait for you at Wanqingju."

After finishing speaking, she took Xiaolian Shi Shiran away.

Duan Yunwan was left behind and went back to the room like a wandering soul, and Duan Yunling, who lived in the same courtyard, cast surprised glances without realizing it.

"Girl, do you think the eldest girl will come?"

"She will come." Xin You said firmly.

"But what if she goes to tell the eldest wife that you have recovered your memory?"

Xin You is not Kou Qingqing, so of course it cannot be said to restore any memory, but it is just a trick to Duan Yunwan.

Compared with Xiao Lian's worries, Xin You was more calm: "Don't worry, she doesn't dare. Even if she really said it, the eldest wife knows that 'I' remembered the details of falling off the cliff, so what can she do to me?"

Those rumors are a shield for her, and Mrs. Yu is a sharp sword hanging over her head.

As Xin You expected, Duan Yunwan quietly came over soon.

(End of this chapter)