Chapter 17: Smashed the Banquet

The next evening, the Marquis's Mansion was decorated with lights and colorful lanterns, and Concubine Miao's yard was filled with wine and food. The servants were busy running around, and it was very lively.

Aunt Miao was wearing a light pink dress, with a hint of shyness and uneasiness between her eyebrows.

She sat at the table with her head lowered and her eyes submissive.

Since Song was under house arrest, He led Concubine Miao around the banquet.

He was so fast that she was running so fast.

She was happiest when Qu Xun took a concubine.

For so many years, she has been inferior to her sister-in-law in every way.

He had no one to tell about her suffering and could only swallow it.

She was jealous of the Song family, but also envied them.

It's okay now.

The Marquis took a concubine in such a high-profile manner.

He wanted to laugh out loud three times.

She pulled Concubine Miao in her arms, and was particularly enthusiastic, raising her glass to indicate, "Today is a good day for Concubine Miao to enter the mansion, so everyone doesn't have to be so reserved."

Everyone who came to congratulate came, except Song's two sons and one daughter.

The old lady also sent Cuilu, who was by her side, which showed how much she valued her.

Everyone raised their glasses, but before they finished drinking, Qu Lianzhi arrived.

The bright red dress made Aunt Miao's pale pink look pale.

There was a hint of sharpness between her brows as she stared coldly at Aunt Miao, her eyes full of hostility.

"The second young lady is here too, please sit down." He felt something was not right, but she still greeted Qu Lianzhi with a smile.

Qu Lianzhi looked at her with undisguised mockery and sarcasm in his eyes, "A lowly concubine like you is worthy of me drinking at her wedding?"

"Second Aunt is so kind to help with the arrangements. That's good. When Second Uncle comes back with the concubines in the future, Second Aunt will be familiar with the place."

When Mr. Qu Er was sent to serve as an official in a remote area, he already brought a concubine with him and took in another concubine while in office.

The smile on He's face completely froze.

Qu Lianzhi didn't bother to look at her. His gaze fell on Qu Ling. He sneered and said sarcastically, "You're not picky. You lower your status. Aren't you afraid of being tainted with bad luck?"

Her words were too harsh, Aunt Miao's face turned pale, and the wine glass in her hand trembled slightly, and she could hardly hold it.

Qu Ling looked calm and smiled, "Miao Yi Niang was brought into the mansion by Daddy, and this banquet was arranged by Grandmother. Are you dissatisfied with Daddy, or are you angry with Grandmother?"

Qu Lianzhi's eyes darkened. She knew that Qu Ling was sharp-tongued and she couldn't take advantage of her.

He then turned his attention to Concubine Miao, "You are truly blessed. I wonder what Concubine Miao did in the past? What tricks did she know? She could teach the maids in the mansion how to please our father, so that they too could rise to prominence in the future, just like you."

Concubine Miao was thin-skinned and tried hard to hold back her tears as she whispered, "I...I am just from an ordinary merchant family."

"An ordinary family? But this method of seducing people is not ordinary at all..." Qu Lianzhi thought of her mother's distraught look and wanted to strangle the vixen in front of her.

He also speaks in a particularly sarcastic and harsh manner.

Everyone at the table fell silent, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Aunt Miao didn't dare to speak again, for fear that the noble second young lady would say something even more unpleasant.

Qu Ling stood up, walked over to Concubine Miao, patted her hand gently, and said to Qu Lianzhi, "Since Father brought her into the mansion, he must have his reasons. You are being so aggressive, which is unbecoming of a lady from a noble family."

The corners of Qu Ling's mouth curled up slightly, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

If she adds fuel to the fire, Qu Lianzhi will surely perform an even more exciting show.

"If you really want to vent your mother's anger, why don't you go find Daddy? You're just bullying the weak and afraid of the strong, Qu Lianzhi, you're pretty useless."

Qu Lianzhi's eyes were filled with anger, "I'm useless?"

She suddenly turned around and ordered the maids and servants accompanying her, "Smash it all. Smash it all. For a lowly merchant girl, being able to enter the Marquis' Mansion is a great fortune. What else are you dreaming of?"

Those maids and old women naturally listened to her.

The yard was soon cleaned up.

Aunt Miao covered her mouth and cried in He's arms.

He was also dumbfounded.

Is this second girl crazy?

She does have the right to be arrogant, but this is a bit too much.

"Second Miss, you..."

Just as He was about to say a few words, she saw the old lady coming.

"Qu Lianzhi, you are simply lawless!"

The old lady looked at the mess on the ground and was furious. "Have you completely forgotten your rules and your upbringing? Take her to the ancestral hall and make her kneel until the Marquis returns and we can deal with her!"

"Grandma, why are you so angry about a concubine?" Qu Lianzhi said without fear. "My manners and upbringing are so good that even the Empress couldn't find fault with them. I wonder what Grandma is dissatisfied with?"

Seeing her fearlessness, the old lady was so angry that she trembled all over. "What I am most dissatisfied with is that I gave you the surname Qu."

"You keep talking about the Empress. How about I send you to the palace and ask the Empress to change your surname to Song?"

Qu Lianzhi was stunned, obviously not expecting the old lady to say that.

"What are you waiting for?" The old lady's cane banged loudly on the ground. "My words are no longer effective? The Dingxiang Marquisate has also changed its surname to Song!"

The maids and servants did not dare to hesitate and forcibly took Qu Lianzhi away.

The yard was silent.

The lantern swayed in the wind, making Qu Ling's face flicker.

"Grandma, I'll take you back." She stepped forward and supported the old lady.

The old lady glanced at Concubine Miao and softened her tone. "You have been wronged. When the Marquis returns, he will compensate you."

Concubine Miao quickly bowed and said softly, "Thank you, old lady."

Song sat in the room, the teacup in her hand almost crushed.

When she learned that her daughter had caused trouble and was punished to kneel, she felt helpless and distressed.

He slammed the teacup onto the table and said, "Let the Golden Elixir roll in!"

Jin Dan walked in tremblingly, knelt on the ground, and said in a trembling voice, "Madam, please save the second girl..."

Song scolded, "How do you serve the young lady?"

Jin Dan lowered her head, her voice filled with tears, "I tried to persuade her, but the young lady...she wouldn't listen..."

"That's your incompetence!"

Song was furious, "Teach her how to be a slave!"

The old woman at the side stepped forward, holding a ruler in her hand, expressionless, "Stretch out your hand."

Jin Dan cried and begged for mercy, "Madam, please be merciful. I will be more dedicated in the future..."

"beat!"

Song's tone was frighteningly cold.

The old woman grabbed Jindan's hand and hit it hard.

The heart-wrenching pain spread throughout my body.

Jindan bit his lips until they bled but didn't dare to make a sound.

The fight is finally over.

She was sweating profusely, and her palms were covered with scars, which was shocking.

"If you can't serve me well, I can replace you."

Song's words made Jin Dan ignore the pain and kowtow, "I will never dare to do it again."

Substitution.

Then she would have no choice but to die.

"Get out."

Jindan staggered back.

Song held her forehead with her hand, feeling very irritated.

She knew she couldn't be grounded like this any longer.

Late at night, when everyone was asleep, Song hung a white silk thread on the beam and set the curtains on fire.

The firelight illuminated the window, and the people outside saw a figure with legs dangling in the air and screamed, "Someone come—"

"The lady hanged herself—"