Chapter 40 Marrying the Seventh Princess as a Concubine

"Is Guiyu really so innocent of these things? I let go and handed everything in the family to you, the mistress, and you really think that I know nothing?"

Mrs. Jiang staggered and wanted to explain, but when she met Jiang Shouye's sharp gaze, she dared not say anything.

"When Mother Wang confessed, you had already thought that Gui Yu knew about it, right?"

Even though her secret was exposed, Mrs. Jiang refused to admit it.

"Master, Guiyu is the daughter we raised. She may have a bit of a temper, but she would never do something like murdering her elder sister."

"If she really wanted to do this, why did she wait until now? She should have had plenty of opportunities to do it."

For Jiang Guiyu, Mrs. Jiang knelt down in front of the man beside her.

"Guiyu has suffered so much, she's already pitiful enough, how can you think so badly of her?"

Madam Jiang burst into tears, "Master, you used to love Guiyu the most. You would get so nervous when she coughed, and you would want to pluck the moon from the sky when she cried.

You've already punished half of the servants in the mansion today, so why are you blaming them now?"

Jiang Shouye pursed his lips and said nothing, just looking at her with a serious gaze.

In fact, as early as in Qingfeng Garden, he had already measured the value of his two daughters in his mind.

Xie Lingyun is a royal relative and a young general, while Lu Tingzhi is a new upstart in the court and a popular figure in front of the emperor. Neither of his two daughters will suffer any loss, and they will both be helpful to the Jiang family.

Today he called his wife over just to give her a few warnings.

He helped Mrs. Jiang up and sighed.

"Of course I believe in Guiyu, but Madam, Qingyue is also our daughter. You can't favor one over the other."

"Now that Qingyue has become the benefactor of the Xuanping Marquisate, she'll have to keep visiting. Although there's a general amnesty now, if the story of her taking the blame gets widely publicized by someone with ulterior motives, the royal family might reconsider the matter to save face, and Guiyu might be implicated. It's best to keep a low profile."

After being married for many years, even Mrs. Jiang, who was slow-witted and confused, understood what she heard.

Jiang Qingyue needs to be coaxed.

"That marriage...are you still going to get married?"

Jiang Shouye pondered for a moment, "You've been taking Qingyue to the Xuanping Marquis' Mansion quite often recently. If Qingyue could marry there, it would be the best way to strengthen the relationship between the Xuanping Marquis' Mansion and you."

"If that's not possible, she'll have to marry the Seventh Prince as a concubine in Wanyin's place, leaving behind an heir. Once Wanyin officially marries and becomes the Seventh Prince's consort, she'll then send the child to her elder sister's name."

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"My brother-in-law and I have a baby, and we have to send it to my eldest sister's name?"

Jiang Qingyue's face turned pale, she coughed a few times, and looked at Mother Xu.

Mother Xu's eyes were red and she nodded guiltily.

This time, if the third lady had not risked her life to save the eldest lady, the eldest lady would most likely have died.

After hesitating for a long time, Mother Xu could no longer bear the guilt in her heart and couldn't help but tell the Jiang family the reason why they brought the third young lady back.

Jiang Qingyue knew that people were evil, but she didn't know that the Jiang family members had such ugly faces.

The eldest sister has a royal marriage, and when the time comes, she will marry the Seventh Prince as his princess.

But her elder sister was seriously ill. If she hadn't come back to treat her, after her elder sister got married, she would have been lucky enough to be able to hang on and be a princess for a few more years, let alone have children.

If other women were allowed to give birth to the children, it would be better for the Jiang sisters to share one husband. Then the children born would all be members of the Jiang family, thus preserving their status as legitimate grandchildren of the royal family.

Her parents are really good at calculating.

She had been a criminal slave for more than ten years, yet in the end she was able to marry the Seventh Princess as a concubine and give birth to a child. Was this the compensation her father gave her?

Jiang Qingyue bowed to Mother Xu and said, "Thank you for telling me, Mother Xu, but I want to know one thing. Big sister...does she know?"

Mother Xu quickly shook her head, "The eldest lady doesn't know. If she knew that the master and the mistress brought you back for a dowry, she would rather die than agree.

You don't know how happy the young lady was when she heard the news of the general amnesty. She said..."

As she spoke, Mother Xu's eyes became red.

"The eldest lady said that when you come back, she will find you a great husband to protect you and make sure you live happily for the rest of your life without suffering. When she dies, she will leave all her dowry to you."

"Don't say anymore, Mother Xu." Jiang Qingyue raised her head and wiped away her tears. "Big sister will be fine. You can go back first."

Mother Xu looked at Jiang Qingyue worriedly, pursed her lips and walked away.

As soon as Mother Xu left, Que'er immediately closed the door and returned to the bed with a worried look on her face.

"Miss, why don't we go and beg the master and the mistress to give up the idea."

I really didn't expect that the master and mistress brought the third young lady back for this purpose.

The lady is so pitiful.

After suffering for more than ten years, she can't even find a husband to be the mistress of the house, and has to become a concubine of the royal family.

Normally men have three wives and four concubines. How many women are there in the prince’s harem?

Fortunately, Mother Xu spoke in time, otherwise, if we waited a few more days, the master and the mistress would have stuffed the young lady into the wedding sedan and married her off inexplicably.

"They had already planned to bring me back. Do you think I can just say a few words and they'll stop it?"

Que'er was anxious, "But you can't marry someone like the Seventh Prince.

He is the most scoundrel among these princes, a playboy and a dandy, not doing his job properly. If his biological mother was not the Imperial Concubine, I am afraid the Emperor would have already..."

Realizing that there were other people in Yuehuaxuanyuan, Que'er quickly shut up again.

But after a moment, he couldn't help but continue, "He loves to hang out in brothels. I heard that he has no taboos about men or women, and he even got a serious disease from excessive indulgence."

"His marriage to the eldest daughter was arranged by the emperor several years ago. It was an imperial decree at the time."

"Miss, you can't cancel the engagement, let alone regret it, but Master and Madam can't push you into the fire pit either!"

"Did Big Sister know that she was going to marry someone like this?"

Jiang Qingyue's sudden question stumped Que'er.

"Probably not."

Maybe not.

Jiang Qingyue pursed her lips tightly.

Although my elder sister is seriously ill, it is impossible for her not to know these things.

But for the glory and wealth of the Jiang family, she was willing to marry such a scumbag.

So, that's why my elder sister fell ill so suddenly. There is no greater sorrow than a dead heart, right?

My eldest sister’s illness is caused by accumulated depression, and she has lost the desire to live.

After resting for a few days, Jiang Qingyue recovered from her illness.

After changing into new clothes, Jiang Qingyue hurried to Liuxiang Pavilion.

Mother Xu came every day these days. She could have asked about the Seventh Prince, but she held back.

She wanted to ask her elder sister in person.

But before he reached Liuxiang Pavilion, he met Mrs. Jiang.

Mrs. Jiang and Jiang Guiyu walked together, supporting each other, showing the deep love between mother and daughter.

But when she saw Jiang Qingyue, Mrs. Jiang subconsciously let go of Jiang Guiyu beside her.

Jiang Guiyu's movements froze there, and he looked a little lost.

"Qingyue."

Mrs. Jiang walked over quickly and wanted to hold Jiang Qingyue's hand, but she dodged by bowing.

"You want to go see Wanyin?"

Madam Jiang was not angry either, and spoke gently, "We just came back from Liuxiang Pavilion, and Wanyin just went to bed."

Jiang Qingyue nodded politely and said distantly, "Madam, is there something wrong?"