After marrying a powerful minister, the female partner was pampered

Lu Xingzhi paused and said in a low voice: "You could have captured the tribute girls when they left Xiyuan without permission, but you didn't do that. Instead, you used your trick to help them enter my study.

It's because you know that tribute girls are given by the emperor, and ordinary mistakes can't do anything to them.

But breaking into the study without permission is different.

The study is an important place, and it involves court secrets. Trespassers will be dealt with carefully, ranging from expulsion from the house to death penalty, and the emperor has nothing to say.

So from the beginning, you wanted Gongnu to make a big mistake and be expelled by me for entering the study without permission.

Am I right? "

Upon hearing this, Qiao Jingjing knew that this man knew everything.

But she should have known better.

This man is so smart, the whole thing can be understood after just a little thought.

Now that the matter has come to this, if she continues to deny it, it will only make him more suspicious.

Thinking about it, she deliberately smiled bitterly, with just the right hint of jealousy on her face, "It's true...as my husband said, the whole thing was designed by me..."

Seeing the bitter smile on her face, Lu Xingzhi was startled for a moment and curled his fingers unconsciously, "You..."

"I'm just jealous and don't want my husband to have other women around him!" Qiao Jingjing interrupted him with some excitement, "From the day I learned about their existence, I wanted to drive them away. But they She is a tribute daughter given by the emperor. Not to mention me, even my husband cannot handle her easily.

My husband will definitely not know how uncomfortable I feel? I never dream of driving them away.

Unfortunately, I have never been able to find a way to deal with them. Unexpectedly, Hao Hao actually found them last night. When I learned that the tribute girls had slipped out of Xiyuan this morning, I finally came up with a plan, so I used it to help them enter. your study.

But I was actually not sure in my heart whether my husband would be willing to deal with them. Unexpectedly, my husband did not disappoint me..."

When Qiao Jingjing said this, she quietly took a look at Lu Xingzhi's face. Seeing that he had a stern face and no reaction, she suddenly sniffed and cried, "Do you think I'm vicious, husband? But I don't care, after all. I am just a woman, even if someone calls me a jealous or poisonous woman, I will admit it."

Lu Xingzhi was lost for a moment, but soon he returned to normal, but his handsome brows were slightly frowned. Seeing her looking like she was about to cry, he paused, and finally stood up and walked to her.

Looking at the girl in front of him who was sobbing softly with an aggrieved face, he pursed his thin lips and said warmly: "Don't talk nonsense, I didn't think that way."

"Really?" Qiao Jingjing immediately raised her eyes and looked at him.

Lu Xingzhi looked at the corners of her reddish eyes, paused, and nodded, "Yes."

Qiao Jingjing felt relieved, picked up the handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes, and said in a relieved tone, "As long as you don't blame me, husband."

Lu Xingzhi was silent for a moment and suddenly asked: "What you did today was just because of... jealousy?"

Even though he knew that she was mostly acting just now, for some reason, he still wanted to confirm again.

Hearing this, Qiao Jingjing blinked, and seeing the man's handsome face looking a little serious, she deliberately raised her fist and beat him on the chest, and then said in a coquettish tone: "I am also a woman. Seeing my husband... There are two women in the house, so it’s strange that I feel comfortable. Although my husband doesn’t like them, but as time goes by, who knows if he will think of them and bring them into the house?

Therefore, even if you say that what I did today is a jealous woman, I will admit it. Of course, if you blame me, you can also punish me. "

Lu Xingzhi held her hand, lowered his eyes, and looked at her quietly, as if he wanted to see from her face whether she was lying.

Qiao Jingjing noticed his scrutinizing gaze and suddenly felt nervous in her heart, but she remained calm and showed an extremely sincere expression on her face.

After a moment, Lu Xingzhi withdrew his gaze and said, "I was negligent and did not consider Madam's feelings. I will pay attention next time."

"Then husband, don't you blame me?" Qiao Jingjing said immediately.

"Well, I don't blame you." Lu Xingzhi shook his head affirmatively.

Qiao Jingjing was secretly happy.

Sure enough, no one would doubt the actions of a jealous wife.

If she showed her jealousy appropriately, Lu Xingzhi would not pursue it any further.

"I think the most important thing between husband and wife is honesty. What do you think, madam?" At this time, Lu Xingzhi said suddenly.

Qiao Jingjing's heart rose again, especially when she looked into his dark and deep eyes. For a moment, she felt that she had nothing to hide in front of him.

Just when she was about to say something more and make up for it, Lu Xingzhi let go of her hand and said, "It's okay. You go back first. I still have official business to deal with."

Qiao Jingjing came back to her senses and nodded, "I understand."

Looking at her back as she left, Lu Xingzhi was thoughtful.

He had previously suspected that she was not the original Qiao Jingjing, but after what happened today, he was even more sure.

But if she wasn't the original Qiao Jingjing, then who would she be?

Where did the original Qiao Jingjing go?

Lu Xingzhi couldn't figure it out.

……

As soon as Qiao Jingjing returned to the courtyard, two maids surrounded her.

"Ma'am, how's it going?"

Qiao Jingjing sat down on the chair, thinking about what she had just dealt with Lu Xingzhi, she felt a little tired.

Lu Xingzhi was really difficult to fool.

Thinking about it, she couldn't help but sigh.

When the two maids saw this, they couldn't help but become nervous and asked hurriedly: "Did the strategy fail?"

Hearing this, Qiao Jingjing came back to her senses, rested her chin on her hands and said with a smile, "No, things went smoothly."

The two maids breathed a sigh of relief.

"Since everything went well, why does Madam still look sad?" Mallow asked.

Qiao Jingjing was stunned for a moment and shook her head, "No, I'm just a little tired."

"Madam, you're tired, let's take a rest." Qingyuan diligently brought her tea.

Qiao Jingjing took it, took a sip, and lay down on the couch.

Mallow stepped forward and kicked her legs.

Qiao Jingjing originally just excused herself as tired, but with the maid serving her, she couldn't help but feel sleepy.

Just when she was about to fall asleep, Butler Wang came to report, "Madam, Duke Qin is here."

Qiao Jingjing's sleepiness disappeared and she sat up, "Why is Duke Qin here? Where is your lord?"

"Your Excellency has already gone to the front hall to entertain you, but Duke Qin said he wanted to see his wife, so your Excellency asked the old slave to come and invite her to come." Steward Wang reported outside the door.

Qiao Jingjing was extremely surprised. Duke Qin wanted to see her?

What is it for?
She couldn't help but think of the last time she met Qin Yue'er in Xianghe Building.

So could it be that Qin Yue'er had a grudge against her and encouraged Duke Qin to cause trouble for her?

However, Qin Guogong gave her the impression that he was not such a dim-witted person. He was obviously not the same person as Mrs. Qin and her daughter.

But if it weren't for this reason, she really couldn't figure out his purpose of coming to her.

Although she was confused, she packed up and went to the front hall.

When she arrived, Qin Guogong was already sitting on a chair drinking tea, with Lu Xingzhi accompanying him.

Seeing her coming in, Qin Guogong put down the cup in his hand and couldn't help but look at her.

She walked in against the light, and her stunning face made people feel a little dazed. Duke Guo of Qin looked a little distracted.

He seemed to have seen the scene when he first met Mrs. Qin.

At that time in the cave, he was already in a daze, and Mrs. Qin also came in through the cave entrance against the light...

"I have met the Duke of Qin." Qiao Jingjing bowed to him.

When Duke Qin came back to his senses, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when he saw Lu Xingzhi's gaze. He hurriedly raised his hand to cover it up and said, "Mrs. Lu, there is no need to be polite."

Qiao Jingjing then retreated to Lu Xingzhi and said, "Husband."

Lu Xingzhi nodded, "Sit down."

Qiao Jingjing then sat down at the seat beside his hand.

Lu Xingzhi looked at Duke Qin again and asked, "Now that my wife is here, I wonder why Duke Qin came to my house today?"

In order to avoid suspicion, Duke Qin did not look at Qiao Jingjing again this time.

He paused and said in a deep voice: "My wife came to our house a few days ago and suffered a lot of grievances. Qin promised to give her a satisfactory explanation." After saying this, he turned his attention to Qiao. Jingjing said, "Qin has found out what happened that day. My wife and my daughter are not sensible, and they want to harm you because of the mistakes they made on the racecourse."

Qiao Jingjing was stunned for a moment.

It had been some time since the Qin Mansion banquet, and she had thought that Duke Qin had forgotten about it.

Unexpectedly, he actually came to the door today just for this matter.

Qiao Jingjing was surprised and surprised.

Of course, she didn't doubt that he could find out the truth, but she never expected that he would tell the matter so frankly and openly.

For a moment, Qiao Jingjing was very curious about the Duke of Qin.

What kind of person is this Duke of Qin?

Obviously he gives off a majestic and unapproachable feeling, but he will personally come to explain matters in the back house.

Not only Qiao Jingjing was surprised, but so was Lu Xingzhi.

Compared to Qiao Jingjing, he knew the Qin Guild better.

The Duke of Qin held great power, and even the emperor had to give in to his position in the court. He always acted according to his words, and he would never bow to anyone.

But today, Duke Guo of Qin actually came to explain the matter in the back house in person.

If you tell me, no one will believe it.

However, Lu Xingzhi has always been keen and has noticed that Qin Guogong treats Qiao Jingjing differently.

He was full of doubts, but his face was calm and he just said: "I don't know, how does the Duke want to deal with this matter?"

Qin Guogong looked ashamed, "This matter is my fault, my wife and I should have asked them to come in person to apologize to Madam Ling, but they, mother and daughter, went to Baiyun Temple to worship the Buddha without my permission. Return date Undecided.

Therefore, I can only apologize to Mrs. Lu on their behalf for this matter. "

As he said that, he raised his hand and pointed at the pile of gifts on the table, "It's a small gift, I hope Mrs. Lu will accept it."

Only then did Qiao Jingjing see the table piled with gifts.

She was shocked.

So, Duke Qin is apologizing to her?

Although he did say last time that he would give her an explanation.

But she thought that no matter what Duke Qin found out, he would suppress the matter.

After all, Mrs. Qin and Qin Yue'er are his wives and daughters, and as the wife and miss of the Duke of Qin, they would use tricks to frame the guests. Once word spread, it would be very disgraceful and embarrassing, and the Duke of Qin himself would be disgraced.

Unexpectedly, Duke Qin didn't seem to care at all and wanted to apologize to her on their behalf.

He is the dignified Duke of Qin.

For a moment, Qiao Jingjing felt very complicated. She glanced at Qin Guogong and hesitated to speak.

He said that Mrs. Qin and her daughter went to Baiyun Temple to worship Buddha, but she only saw Qin Yue'er at Xianghe Building a few days ago.

As far as she knows, Baiyun Temple is not in the capital, and is quite far away from the capital.

If Qin Yue'er was in Baiyun Temple, why did she appear in Xianghe Building?

Therefore, there is only one answer. Duke Qin was deceived. Perhaps even Mrs. Qin was still in the capital and did not go to Baiyun Temple at all.

However, with Qin Guogong's methods, how did they deceive him?

Or is it that the Duke of Qin knew it at all and just wanted to protect the two of them?

But if this is the case, there is no need for the Duke of Qin to come to apologize hypocritically.

Therefore, Qin Guogong probably did not know that Qin Yue'er did not go to Baiyun Temple.

Thinking of this, she immediately gave up her doubts about Qin Guogong.

"What did Mrs. Lu want to say?" Qin Guogong noticed that she was hesitant to speak and couldn't help but ask.

Qiao Jingjing paused, hesitating whether to tell him about meeting Qin Yue'er that day in Xianghe Building?
"Whatever Mrs. Lu wants to say, you can say it directly without any worries." Qin Guogong said solemnly.

Qiao Jingjing thought for a while and asked, "I wonder what day Mrs. Qin and Miss Qin went to Baiyun Temple?"

"On the second day of my birthday, mother and daughter went there. Originally, I wanted to bring them to your house to apologize to you on that day.

But when I came back from the next court, the housekeeper told me that they had gone to Baiyun Temple to worship Buddha.

It was my lax discipline that made you laugh. "

Speaking of the latter, Qin Guogong was very ashamed.

When Qiao Jingjing heard this, she became more sure of her thoughts.

It seems that Duke Qin was really deceived by Mrs. Qin and her daughter.

"Originally, I should have come to visit a long time ago, but I was delayed by official duties." Qin Guogong continued to explain.

Qiao Jingjing shook her head, "Honestly, I'm surprised that you would come to visit me personally because of this matter.

To tell you the truth, I was treated unfairly last time I went to your house for a banquet, and Mrs. Qin and Miss Qin did hold a grudge against me.

But Qin Guogong is so magnanimous. If the younger generation pursues it further, it will be too ignorant. But there is one thing that you may not know. "

"What's the matter?" Qin Guogong was puzzled.

Qiao Jingjing paused and then continued: "Just a few days ago, I met Miss Qin in Xianghe Building, and some unpleasant things happened."

Qin Guogong frowned, "Have you met her in Xianghe Building?"

Qiao Jingjing nodded, "It's absolutely true. If the Duke doesn't believe it, he can ask someone to ask the guys at Xianghe Building."

When Qin Guogong heard this, he still didn't understand anything.

It turned out that she was hesitant to speak just now, just because she wanted to say that she had met Qin Yue'er.

Since Qin Yue'er is in the capital, Mrs. Qin must be there too.

But he thought they really went to Baiyun Temple...