Marrying into a poor family

Chapter 421

Qin Sui and Su were going to perform a ritual to pray for Die Ji's soul to be reborn. It would take three days. Xiao Chenyu originally wanted to ask for leave to go with them, but he couldn't get leave, so he had to let them go by themselves.

The Huguo Temple is not in the city, but only half a day's journey outside the city.

The journey was smooth and they arrived at the Huguo Temple successfully. Because the ritual had been prepared in advance, it went very smoothly. But after all, Qin Sui's family was not a high-ranking official, so the ceremony was only held in a side hall.

However, what surprised the monks of Huguo Temple was that the Ninth Prince's Mansion and the General's Mansion sent people to donate incense and money, and each lit a long-burning lamp, and they were all lit for the same person. Therefore, Huguo Temple also paid more attention to this ritual.

After the three-day ritual was over, Qin Sui and Su stayed here for one night, preparing to leave and go home the next day.

Su had been mentally and physically exhausted during this period. Today, she finally gave an explanation to herself and her mother, so she went to bed early.

Jiang Yue came walking on the moon, and Qin Sui stood under the eaves waiting for her.

As they approached, Jiang Yue knelt down to salute first, and Qin Sui followed suit and returned the salute. Then she pointed to the house and said, "Miss Jiang, please come in and sit down!"

Jiang Yue nodded and smiled, then followed Qin Sui into the house.

After the two of them sat down, Qinggu served some tea and snacks, then left and closed the door.

"You've come here so late, Miss Jiang, do you have something important to discuss with you?" Qin Cui took the pot and poured tea, handed it to Jiang Yue, raised her eyes to look at her eyebrows, and thought: What a beautiful little girl.

Jiang Yue is indeed pretty, although not as pretty as Qin Sui. But her features are gentle and kind, and if one were to marry a daughter-in-law, Jiang Yue would be the first choice.

This was the first time the two met, but not the first time they worked together. The first time was when Jiang Yue helped to stimulate Princess Huaye and let her know about the affair between Du Ziren and Ma Hui from Qixiangxiang Shop. As a result, she was blinded by jealousy and ran to Qixiangxiang Shop with her father's guards to cause trouble, which almost made Huaye lose face.

"My sister was disciplined by Madam Xiao II, and she actually became much more obedient. However, what happened before is in the past. She was previously confined by the empress dowager, and now she is probably allowed to walk around again. I'm afraid that the first person she will deal with after she is released is Madam Xiao II."

"Oh? Thank you Miss Jiang for coming to remind me. But, I think, you only need to convey a message. There should be no need to go through so much trouble to come and see me in person, right?"

Jiang Yue looked at Qin Su and said seriously, "It's not easy for me to come here, so I don't have time to chat with Mrs. Xiao Er. I'll just say it!"

Qin Cui nodded. To be honest, she didn't like beating around the bush either.

"That's exactly what I want, Miss Jiang, please tell me clearly!"

After that, Qin Sui poured another glass of water for Jiang Yue: "Miss Jiang, although we don't need to beat around the bush to test you, please don't be anxious, just tell us in detail."

"Please help me become a princess, and I will definitely repay you for this favor in the future."

Qin Sui had already guessed that she came for this matter, so she was not surprised. She just asked: "I am a lowly person with little influence. You can't ask me for help anyway. You should ask your father or Princess Yaoxiang for help!"

"If I had any other way, I wouldn't have made this trip tonight." Jiang Yue said seriously, "It's not easy to see Princess Yaoxiang, and my family's situation doesn't allow me to come."

Indeed, the door of the Ninth Prince's Mansion is not easily opened to outsiders. Although it is better now, there are still very few people who can walk in. Jiang Yue smiled bitterly and said, "In my father's mind, the powerful family ranks first, my sister ranks second, my brother ranks above my mother, and I am the most ignored person."

"In my mother's heart, I am important, but my father, my brother, and the prosperity of the family are also important. It is difficult for her to make a decision, and she does not have much right and ability to make a decision. Therefore, my mother cannot help me much."

"As for Princess Yaoxiang, I'm sure Madam Xiao knows that there aren't many people who can catch Princess Yaoxiang's eye. Moreover, my sister and Princess Yaoxiang don't get along very well. If I bypass her and go find Princess Yaoxiang, I'll offend her first, and my family will be in turmoil."

At this point, Jiang Yue smiled: "Besides, it's being said that if you want to see Princess Yaoxiang, you can actually go to Madam Xiao Er first. As long as Madam Xiao Er is willing to pass on the message, you can get twice the result with half the effort."

Qin Sui did not take up the topic, but asked: "Your marriage with the young prince was not arranged by the Ninth Prince. I heard that the Emperor also agreed, but the Queen Mother disagreed. If that is true, I am afraid that your begging me will be useless!"

"The last time Second Madam Xiao dealt with my sister, I saw clearly your ability. I think you should be able to do it. In fact, I don't have to be a princess. As long as I don't marry Du Ziren as his second wife, I'm willing to do it."

"There is one thing I really don't understand. I hope Miss Jiang can help me clear it up." Qin Sui asked again.

Jiang Yue nodded.

"Your father is a noble marquis. Is he really willing to let you be his mistress?"

"My sister was just venting her anger, but she kept talking more and more outrageously. The Queen Mother actually sent someone to personally talk to my father about this matter, and my father didn't refuse. Fortunately, the Emperor also mentioned my marriage before, so the situation has remained at a stalemate."

However, Jiang Yue knew that this situation would not last long, but she did not want to be a pawn to be sacrificed. After thinking about it, she only thought of Qin Su. Yesterday, she heard that Qin Su came to Baoguo Temple, so she begged her mother to come to Baoguo Temple to burn incense.

She smiled bitterly and said, "I even lied to my mother. I didn't dare tell her that I came here to see you."

Jiang Yue described her situation in such an embarrassing way, probably to gain Qin Sui's trust and sympathy.

"Why doesn't your father want you to marry the young prince and become his princess?"

"Because they all know that the little prince is just a false image of mercy raised by the queen mother for the world to see. The little prince will never have the power and status like the ninth prince, so this princess is actually not as good as the Du family who has real power, the future Duke."

Qin Rui was shocked. Although she knew that the Du family was powerful, she never thought that they were so powerful, even more powerful than the prince.

But come to think of it, didn’t even the Ninth Prince avoid his edge?

"Is your father on the side of the Du family?" Qin Cui asked after hesitating for a long time.

"Yes!" Jiang Yue answered affirmatively.

"Then it's not worth it for me to offend the Du family, the Queen Mother, and even your father for you!"

"But, the future world may not belong to the Queen Mother, let alone the Du family. If you help me now, I will definitely repay you in the future."

Qin Cui frowned and said nothing. The Empress Dowager and the Emperor were not on good terms. It seemed that this was no longer a secret among the families of important officials in the court.