After marrying a powerful minister, the female partner was pampered

Chapter 209 Qiao Jingjing runs away

Arrived at the teahouse.

Qiao Jingjing asked for a private room, a pot of Longjing and some snacks, and took Lin Fangfang upstairs.

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time and had endless topics to talk about.

"By the way, you have been granted a second-grade imperial title by the emperor, and I haven't congratulated you yet." After entering the private room, Lin Fangfang took a sip of tea, remembered this matter, and said sincerely, "Congratulations, Jingjing!"

"Thank you." Qiao Jingjing was also very happy.

Lin Fangfang looked at the light radiating from her body from the inside out and was extremely envious. Whether a person is happy or unhappy can be seen at a glance.

"Jingjing, I really envy you." She said sincerely.

Qiao Jingjing was stunned for a moment, thinking that she was envious of her being given a royal decree, so she comforted her: "You don't have to envy me. With your husband's ability, he will help you get a royal decree sooner or later."

She was telling the truth.

At present, Gu Qingliu is already the Minister of Etiquette of the third rank. He is so young and has unlimited potential.

It is only a matter of time before Lin Fangfang is granted a royal title.

Lin Fangfang shook her head, "I don't care about the title of Gaoming. I envy you for marrying into a harmonious family like the Lu family."

Qiao Jingjing paused, thinking of Mrs. Gu, and sighed in her heart.

"Your mother-in-law, are you still embarrassing you about your children?" she asked softly.

Lin Fangfang nodded, looking a little sad, "I have never been pregnant. My mother-in-law is already making arrangements to get a concubine for my husband."

When Qiao Jingjing heard this, she felt very sorry for her, "Does your husband know about this? What does he think?"

"My husband has no intention of keeping a concubine, and he is as good to me as ever. But the better he is to me, the more my mother-in-law dislikes me. No, when she finds the opportunity, she will try her best to tease and humiliate me. ”

In addition, during this period, the Ministry of Rites had to receive envoys, and my husband was very busy and often left early and came back late, so I did not tell him my mother-in-law's decision. Lin Fangfang said bitterly.

Qiao Jingjing frowned, "But you shouldn't be responsible for this kind of thing alone. You should tell him and let him solve it."

In her opinion, if Gu Qingliu was good to Lin Fangfang, he should resolve this matter.

Lin Fangfang smiled bitterly, "It's useless if he knows. My mother-in-law is a stubborn and strong person. No one can disobey what she decides. Otherwise, the family will be uneasy when the time comes."

Seeing how forbearing she was, Qiao Jingjing couldn't help but said: "Then you have to watch the concubine enter? Do you think your life will be easier in the future?"

Lin Fangfang was startled, her face looked a little pale, and she said helplessly: "Then what else can I do? My belly has been silent. As long as I don't get pregnant for a day, my mother-in-law will have something to say."

Qiao Jingjing frowned and wanted to say something, but finally held back.

She had already told Lin Fangfang what needed to be said before.

After all, times are different, and women in the feudal period were in a more passive situation.

Her knowledge of modern times does not apply here.

"It's only one day that can last a day." Lin Fangfang saw her solemn expression, so she looked away.

Qiao Jingjing looked at her pale and haggard face, and couldn't help but say, "No matter what, you should plan a way out for yourself. Also, no matter what, you still have to talk to Mr. Gu about this matter. Look, What's his attitude? Maybe he has a solution? It's better for two people to find a solution than for you to suffer alone."

"Well, I will tell him when he is finished." Lin Fangfang nodded.

Qiao Jingjing felt relieved and handed her a piece of snack, "Try this, it's delicious."

The two of them didn't stay in the teahouse for too long.

But when they were leaving, Lin Fangfang's maid came forward and said hesitantly: "Madam, the old lady is going back first."

Lin Fangfang was not too surprised, "I know."

Qiao Jingjing glanced at the maid and vaguely understood something.

When she came out, Lin Fangfang should have come out in a carriage with Mrs. Gu, but now Mrs. Gu left her and went back directly in the carriage.

"It's okay. I'll take you back in a moment." Qiao Jingjing said.

Lin Fangfang hesitated, "Would this be too much trouble for you?"

"What's the trouble? It's just a matter of convenience. But you have to wait for me here for a while, and I will go to the bookstore to buy two books." Qiao Jingjing said. "Okay." Lin Fangfang responded.

Qiao Jingjing asked the maid to stay here and wait, then went to the bookstore next to her.

But after shopping around, she didn't see what she wanted to buy. She wanted to ask the boss, but she felt a little embarrassed.

After all, the Fengyue Illustrated Book is not a serious book, and there are other customers in the bookstore at this time.

After thinking about it, she took out a handkerchief and tied it around her face. Then when no one was checking out at the counter, she quickly walked over and asked in a low voice: "Boss, do you sell books on romance here?" ?”

When the boss heard this, he raised his head and glanced at her. Silently, he took out a few picture albums from under the counter and put them on the counter.

Qiao Jingjing was stunned and flipped through it. When she saw the paintings inside, her heart surged. Good guy, she said she couldn't find them in such a big book store. It turned out that they were placed at the counter.

She suppressed her excitement and asked quietly: "How much silver?"

"One or two." The boss said calmly.

Qiao Jingjing readily took out the money and gave it to him, then hugged the book and left.

At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly sounded from behind, "Mrs. Lu?"

Qiao Jingjing: "..."

She froze, not daring to turn around.

Listening to the voice, the person calling her seemed to be Qin Xuan.

But isn't there a veil around her face?
Why is it still recognized?

When she just bought Fengyue books from her boss, didn't he see it?

Qiao Jingjing dug her toes on the ground in embarrassment.

She was startled when she heard footsteps approaching behind her. She hugged the book in her arms tightly and denied in a rough voice, "I'm not. You recognized the wrong person."

Qin Xuan was startled.

Looking at the people running away, they looked surprised.

It's obviously Qiao Jingjing, why should she deny it?

He hadn't seen her since the last time he met her outside the hospital.

I didn't expect to meet him in this bookshop today.

For some reason, she always gave him a familiar and friendly feeling.

Plus her looks...

He pursed his lips and couldn't help but follow him out.

As soon as Qiao Jingjing left, Lin Fangfang and others came over. Before she could say anything, Qiao Jingjing urged: "Let's get in the carriage quickly."

"What's wrong? What happened?" Lin Fangfang looked at her doubtfully, "Also, why do you have a veil around your face?"

Hearing this, Qiao Jingjing pulled off the veil on her face. Just as she was about to say something else, Qin Xuan's voice sounded from behind her again, "Mrs. Lu."

Qiao Jingjing: "..."

This time, she could no longer pretend not to know him, because Qin Xuan had already walked up to her and caught her.

"It turns out to be Prince Qin." After coming back to her senses, Qiao Jingjing greeted her pretending to be calm.

Qin Xuan looked at her with his eyes, half-smiling but not smiling, "I thought Mrs. Lu didn't recognize me."

Qiao Jingjing coughed dryly, "How could that happen?"

"Then why did you say I recognized the wrong person just now?"

Qiao Jingjing: "..."

Qin Xuan glanced at her carefully, then turned his gaze to the book in her arms, "Mrs. Lu is here to buy books too?"