Chapter 225 Matters in Others' Homes

Even though half of the imperial physicians had left, the Duke of Qi still departed that very night.

The imperial physician diagnosed that the Duke of Qi was ill from overwork and excessive worry...

When the Duke of Qi's mansion was decorated with white, people in the capital were all talking about it.

"There were only three dukes in the entire Da Yu Kingdom, and now two of them have left."

The Duke of Dingguo sacrificed his life for the country, and the Duke of Qi also worked tirelessly for the Ministry of Works his entire life, eventually succumbing to illness and passing away early.

"Who says otherwise? The Duke of Qi and his heir are both kind and gentle, good people."

"Alas, why do all the good officials of Da Yu die so young?"

"Don't talk nonsense! Our Prime Minister and Duke Anguo are not young at all!"

That's why they say good officials don't live long!

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Shangguan Jin also took Shen Qingyue to have tea with Madam Huangfu at Chunbuwan.

Hua Yueniang has returned to Jiangnan, and Hua Wanli is now free and has gone off to frolic again.

Throughout the entire Spring Festival, even those thousands of miles away were busy with preparations.

“Madam Shen, tell me, the Duchess of Qi is truly unfortunate.”

In less than two years, her son, daughter-in-law, and husband were all gone.

What kind of fate is this?!

"Could it be that something was amiss?" Lady Huangfu sighed.

Shangguan Jin also felt quite helpless.

At the beginning of the year, the wife of the Duke of Qi passed away after giving birth to the young prince.

According to the servants of the Duke of Qi's mansion, the young master's wife only had time to glance at the young master.

Then she told the Duchess of Qi to take good care of the child, and she went to find her husband.

She then suffered massive bleeding and died in less than half an hour...

Everyone knows how difficult this pregnancy was for the Crown Prince's wife.

She was so worried and anxious that her body was so weak that she looked like she could be blown away by a gust of wind. Even when she was about to give birth, no one would have thought she was pregnant if they didn't look at her belly.

"Isn't the Duke of Qi always in good health?"

"I heard that a new concubine was brought in during May," Shangguan Jin asked.

At this point, Madam Huangfu moved closer to Shangguan Jin.

"To be honest, these men are all heartless."

The crown prince is gone, and the young crown prince is still so weak, but that hasn't affected the Duke of Qi's favoritism towards the new concubine.

I heard that after the young prince was born, the two illegitimate sons of the Duke of Qi wanted to harm him.

Fortunately, the Duchess of Qi was vigilant and on guard, which prevented her from succeeding.

The Duchess of Qi wanted to punish the two illegitimate sons, but the Duke of Qi stopped her.

Oh, and another thing, wasn't the Crown Prince previously in charge of the Ministry of Works?

Last year, the Duke of Qi wanted to assign his two illegitimate sons to the Ministry of Works.

However, Prime Minister Xu has not agreed and has been keeping it pending! "Madam Huangfu said softly.

Shangguan Jin listened and sighed.

Look, that's what men are like!

The Duchess of Qi lost her son, but she still had two illegitimate sons. Without even trying to hide it, she wanted to help her illegitimate sons ascend to the throne.

No wonder he didn't live to see the young prince grow up...

"Hey, how do you know all this? How come I don't know? It seems like not many other people in the capital know this either!" Shangguan Jin suddenly realized this problem.

Lady Huangfu smiled smugly.

She picked up her teacup and raised it towards Shangguan Jin.

"Who told you to come for tea less often lately!"

I come here for tea every day!

"Even the young master specifically instructed the young tea servants to compile a list of all the interesting things happening in the capital, and to tell me only what interests me."

Shangguan Jin understood; this was something she'd heard often while sitting in teahouses!

In this respect, I really can't compare to Lady Huangfu.

"Don't you have to manage household affairs? There are so many people and so many things in your Marquis's mansion, don't you have to take care of them?" Shangguan Jin retorted.

“I have a daughter-in-law! My eldest daughter-in-law is quite capable; she's a very good housekeeper and manager.”

Why should I worry so much about what she can do? I should just let her do it.

"It's perfect timing for me to come out for tea, go shopping, and chat with you." Madam Huangfu became more and more pleased with herself as she spoke.

Shangguan Jin was a little envious.

"Stop thinking about your own enjoyment all the time. Hasn't your third young master found a suitable one yet? Aren't you worried?" Shangguan Jin asked.

“Your daughter will be out of mourning next year, and you’re not worried, so why should I be?” Madam Huangfu immediately retorted.

Shangguan Jin...

Why am I speechless...?

"Hey, if that doesn't work, let's just get our two families together."

I also like your daughter, Yao. Once she marries into the family, I will treat her like my own daughter. I will take her shopping and drinking tea every day and I will definitely not let her suffer any grievances.

As for my third son...

He only comes back a few times a year, so just pretend he doesn't exist.

"What do you think, is it okay?" Madam Huangfu leaned closer again.

Shangguan Jin...

Shen Qingyue, who was standing to the side, also widened her eyes.

Why did the conversation suddenly turn to her?

Huangfu Ruolang already has someone he likes, you just don't know it...

"You've been drinking too much tea! How dare you think like that?"

Think about it, that person would never allow our two families to become in-laws!

"I only have one hope for my daughter, Yao Jie: no matter who she marries, as long as she's happy, that's all that matters. She can marry whoever she likes," Shangguan Jin reminded her.

Lady Huangfu was just saying that; of course she knew that a marriage between the two families was impossible.

When the Marquis wrote from the north, he asked her to maintain close contact with the Duke of Dingguo's mansion and lend a hand if necessary...

She discovered it upon contact.

This Madam Shen is a remarkable woman!

It's so slippery, especially to her liking...

"Hey, let's go to the Duke of Qi's mansion together this afternoon!"

"No matter what, we should at least see Lady Qi! I'm afraid it would be awkward if I went alone," Lady Huangfu added.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Jin thought it was a good idea; it would be better for the two of them to go together.

She is also rather afraid of funeral scenes.

I'm not sure how to comfort someone in that situation...

In the afternoon, the two of them arranged to go to the Duke of Qi's mansion together.

From a distance, the entire Duke of Qi's mansion was shrouded in white.

As soon as she entered the street, Shangguan Jin faintly heard crying.

The movements were perfectly synchronized, with perfect intonation and rich emotion, just like someone who had lost their mother...

You can tell they're professionals just by listening...

Shangguan Jin suddenly thought, was it the same when they held a funeral for Shen Huaichen in their mansion?

She really didn't know; the funeral lasted for several days, and she stayed in bed for those same few days...

"What a grand display! The Duke of Qi is a high-ranking official of the imperial family. The imperial family must be heartbroken!" Shangguan Jin exclaimed.

Lady Huangfu nodded.

"The scale is grand, and I heard it was handled by the Imperial Household Department, but it can't compare to your Duke's."

"That's the etiquette of a prince, as your Duke does," Madam Huangfu said casually.

Shangguan Jin felt a little uneasy. Could it be that Madam Huangfu also knew that Shen Huaichen was still having a good time in the North?