Marrying into a poor family

Chapter 427

What exactly does the Ninth Prince's Palace hold?
This is something that everyone is speculating about, and it is also something that everyone is wary of.

After all, this was the man who was once only one step away from the throne. If Huo Jianguang had not resolutely confronted him, and even had the courage to risk his life, it would be hard to tell who would be sitting on the throne now.

While the Queen Mother and the Du family were cautiously guarding against the Ninth Prince, he began to lead a life of dissipation and decadence. Later, perhaps tired of this kind of life of living and dying every day, the Ninth Prince began to live in seclusion, even living a secluded life with his doors closed to visitors.

The Ninth Prince stayed at home, Huo Jianguang returned to the frontier, and the Du family gradually became the new generation of overlords in the capital, and even "held the emperor hostage to command the princes." Almost the entire world belonged to the Du family.

Therefore, when Qin Sui openly used the Ninth Prince's Mansion to pressure Hua Ye, Hua Ye began to speak without thinking. Of course, this was also related to her original character.

Qin Sui raised an eyebrow, as if she didn't understand what she meant, and actually explained frankly: "I have won the favor of Princess Yaoxiang, and I can often go to the Ninth Prince's Mansion. I have met the prince a few times."

The noble ladies at the scene, even Yao Xiang, had a hard time seeing him, let alone the Ninth Prince? They basically had no chance to see him. Now, hearing that this unpresentable woman had actually seen the Ninth Prince several times, they felt very complicated.

Of course there is jealousy, but there is more suspicion. Why does this woman do this?
Could it be that, as Huaye said, she had seduced the Ninth Prince with her beauty? But I have never heard that the Ninth Prince likes married women?

Of course, everyone is unfamiliar with the Ninth Prince. His father and husband at home are very secretive about the Ninth Prince's Mansion and basically don't talk about him, so who knows what kind of person he is?
Qin Cui glanced at everyone, the corners of her mouth curled slightly, and her eyes narrowed slightly, making her look less sharp and cold, and more charming.

"I am a rough man and I don't understand what Princess Huaye said, but I wonder if others would think too much after hearing this?"

Hua Ye was shocked and furious.

This kind of thing would have been fine if everyone knew it, and everyone thought Qin Cui was pretending not to understand, but who would have thought that she would actually dare to point it out.

Once it’s revealed, it will be difficult to step down.

Someone nearby helped Huaye and said, "That's not what the princess meant."

"Oh, forgive my clumsiness, I really can't understand the princess's intention, and I'm afraid it will cause a joke if I spread rumors, so please help me, madam!"

Resolve doubts, what doubts?

The woman who stood up was also very angry. If Mrs. Xiao was still stupid, then she wondered what would happen to those who were not stupid?
"Don't be upset, Madam Xiao. We have no ill intentions. We came here today to clear up the past misunderstandings. After all, Mr. Xiao has a bright future, and Madam Xiao will definitely meet and interact with us more often in the future. We can't be at odds with each other and make a fool of ourselves, right?"

Qin Sui also acted as if she had suddenly realized something: "So that's how it is. It is indeed me who is stupid."

The clever woman smiled and said, "Speaking of which, Lord Xiao is now able to accompany the emperor. I heard that it was also recommended by the Ninth Prince. So, we are a little more curious."

"Hey, I don't understand again. Where did you hear these things?" Qin Sui made a surprised expression and asked humbly.

"Forehead"

The woman was choking. How could she say where she heard it?
Everyone has figured out that Qin Shi is a person who won't give in to any persuasion.

Hua Ye looked at them coldly, and suddenly nodded his head with his slender index finger: "Why does Madam Xiao Er have to be so aggressive? This is just gossip. Who would go to the bottom of it like this?"

This was considered as helping her good friend out of trouble. The woman looked at Hua Ye with gratitude, but did not say anything else.

Qin Cui covered her lips with her hands and chuckled, pretending to be petty: "Look at me, I look so naive. I'm sorry to make you laugh. As you all know, I come from a humble background and my husband also comes from a humble family. Naturally, I don't understand the rules of wealthy families. I hope you don't hold me against my will." After she finished speaking, without waiting for everyone to react, she turned to look at Lu Xiangyin, but the expression on her face suddenly became stern and she gave an order.

"Butler Lu, please go and bring our new batch of precious perfumes to the ladies for them to carefully select. The ladies are all connoisseurs of valuables, so I will not dare to neglect them. Only good and precious products can be brought out. If the products are not good and pollute the ladies' eyes, I will deal with them together with the tea incident just now."

Lu Xiangyin wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead, acted very terrified, assured Qin Sui that nothing would go wrong, then turned around and went out to prepare.

The teacup that Huaye broke had been picked up by someone, and another one was served to her.

Qin Sui looked at Hua Ye and asked with a smile, "My lord, please try this tea. How does it taste?"

Hua Ye glanced at the tea soup. The tea soup was clear and even without picking it up, he could smell the faint tea fragrance.

The teacup itself is as white as jade, and there is a lotus in the tea swaying with the waves.

Hua Ye, who originally didn't want to give Qin Cui face by drinking tea, suddenly had a thought in his mind: this teacup?
"Is this the tea set you got from our house?" Hua Ye picked up the teacup and looked at it carefully, and couldn't help but ask.

"My lord, you are wrong. This is the Du family's apology to me from Princess Yaoxiang. How can you say that I took your things? This is not a pleasant thing to say!"

Hua Ye's face turned red with anger, and she raised the cup and was about to smash it, but Qin Sui just looked at her with a faint smile, without even frowning.

The teacup cannot be smashed down, but if I don’t smash it, am I supposed to take it back and drink it?

The clever woman sitting next to her stood up quickly and said in surprise, "Oh, I've only heard that this cup is magical, but I've never seen it. Princess, can you show us where this magic lies?"

Huaye took the opportunity to pass the cup to the woman next to him. Everyone took a turn and marveled at the craftsman's exquisite craftsmanship.

Qin Sui didn't care about the cup at all. It seemed that it didn't matter if it was smashed or who looked at it. The amazement of the crowd had nothing to do with her.

She just stared at Hua Ye, looking at her with a faint smile.

Hua Ye on the opposite side also stared at Qin Sui, but did not smile. His eyes were arrogant and angry, but he could not look relaxed.

She seemed to be suppressed by Qin Sui, but this idea almost drove Hua Ye crazy and she couldn't believe it.

The woman next to him finally put the cup back, and Huaye didn't even look at it.

At this time, Lu Xiangyin also came in with a group of people pushing a wooden table with wheels. This was a new batch of wooden tables, covered with a layer of light-colored cotton cloth, on which various incense products were placed.

There are Ruyi and pen holders carved from agarwood; Guanyin and Buddha statues carved from sandalwood; rosewood pine, cypress and crane standing screens; and rosewood jade-inlaid dragon and phoenix longevity hanging paintings. There are four sets in a set, each with its own charm.

Of course, there are also fragrant rouge and powder of various colors, sachets, scent balls and other things that women like, and the scent pendants that made Qixiang famous.

There are also beads of different lengths and colors, and even a few scented fans for everyone to choose from.

In addition, some fragrant wine and fragrant fruits were also served.

It's not that everyone has never seen good things. On the contrary, everyone has things of higher quality in their collection. The things that can be collected are not theirs, but mostly belong to their elders or the family.