Chapter 60: Qiao Niang's Counterattack

After Lianxiang's matter was dealt with, Yunqiao didn't spend much. The old lady gave her all the money that she had given Achun to take to Lianxiang.

Yun Qiao took the money.

Later, Achun begged her to take him in, and Yunqiao also went to ask the old lady for help.

Achun is a servant in the Marquis' Mansion. She has always followed Lianxiang. Now that Lianxiang is dead, Achun is a maid without a master. Without a master to rely on, anyone can bully her.

Especially for the lower-ranking servants in the Marquis' Mansion, forcing a lower-ranking maid was a casual thing.

For his own safety, Achun begged Yunqiao to take him in.

Yun Qiao thought she was honest and dutiful. Besides, Yuan Jie'er always needed someone to accompany her. After all, Yuan Jie'er was her daughter now, so she needed a maid to accompany her.

Yun Qiao specially took two headbands and took Xiao Tao to the old lady's courtyard.

What a coincidence, there was someone in the old lady's yard.

Looking at the laughter and joy inside, Yun Qiao stood at the door for a while.

"Looking at the old lady having guests, Qiao Niang must have come at the wrong time. Thinking that the weather is getting warmer, winter headbands are too dark in color, so Qiao Niang made two plain-colored headbands. I'd like to trouble Mother He to deliver them to the old lady..."

Mother He saw that Yunqiao understood the rules and knew her limits.

Then he said, "I invited the cousin from the Li family over the other day. She has been accompanying the old lady these past few days. Aunt Qiao, please wait outside for a moment. I'll go in and answer her."

Yun Qiao nodded slightly and stood there waiting upright.

Mother He quickly went into the inner room.

He came out soon.

"Mrs. Qiao, please follow me in."

Yun Qiao said, "Thank you, Ma'am."

When I entered the main hall, I saw a group of people sitting in front of the old lady. In addition to Chen Yanhao, who was engaged, there was also Chen Jinghao, the wife of the first wife, and even Cai.

Cai was wearing loose clothes, so it was impossible to tell how big her belly was.

It seems that the due date is at the end of the year.

Sitting in front of the old lady was a young woman, about sixteen or seventeen years old, with a bright and cheerful appearance, big round almond eyes, pink lips, and delicate and fair skin. She was leaning on the old lady's wrist and speaking in a flattering way.

"Yuanyuan would like to thank my aunt for her reward."

"But regarding this marriage, you, Auntie, love Yuanyuan the most. Yuanyuan doesn't know what cousin Sanlang has been like over the years, so we can't just get married blindly."

Li Yuan spoke softly, but she was thinking in her heart that although the Marquis of Zhenbei was a fierce and strong man, a mighty god of war, who knew if he was just a flowery man in terms of human affairs. She definitely couldn't agree to marry him just like that before she even met him.

Of course, her parents were extremely satisfied with this marriage.

Their Li family is considered a wealthy and prominent family. Her father is the cousin of the old lady of the Zhenbei Marquis. In terms of closeness, they are naturally not as close as biological children.

But the old lady had only one biological brother, who died a few years ago. The old lady's brother had no male offspring, only three daughters, and they were all married.

Li Yuan's portal is developing well now.

She has two older brothers. The eldest brother is often away from home and has accumulated a lot of wealth.

My second brother studied and now serves as an official in the court. I can’t say how powerful he is, but he is currently serving as the Minister of the Dali Temple.

She is the only legitimate daughter of the Li family. She has two illegitimate sisters, who are only seven or eight years old this year.

So when it comes to marriage, it falls on her.

But Li Yuan didn't like this Marquis of Zhenbei very much.

As for what kind of man she likes, it is still uncertain at the moment, but she is sure that she does not want to marry into the Marquis of Zhenbei's Mansion.

This aunt had always been controlling her parents when she was young, but now that she was older, she had become quieter. That was why she didn't want to marry this aunt again and let her control her.

The old lady just thought her niece was a little prankster and was not angry at all.

"When he comes back, I'll call him over to you. You must take a good look at him. I guarantee you'll like him if you see him."

Li Yuan pursed his lips, but hummed softly in his heart.

Just at this time, He's mother brought Yunqiao over.

I heard Mother He shouting, "Aunt Qiao is here..."

Li Yuan raised her eyes and looked over. Just one glance and she seemed to be mesmerized.

This aunt is so beautiful.

Damn it, the Marquis of Zhenbei already has such a stunning concubine, how could he possibly like another woman?

After seeing Yun Qiao, Li Yuan knew in her heart that it was absolutely impossible for her to marry Chen Jingyan. There was no way she could compete with such a stunning beauty.

"Mrs. Qiao has met the old lady..."

The first wife's side had nothing to do with her, so Yun Qiao naturally didn't need to care about it. As for the two girls from the first wife's side, Yun Qiao didn't need to make friends with them.

However, she didn't know the cousin who was sitting very close to the old lady, and she didn't know how to greet her. So when their eyes met, she nodded slightly to show her friendship.

"Auntie, this is my third cousin's aunt, right? She's so beautiful."

Yun Qiao said softly, "Thank you for the compliment, young lady."

"What's the use of being beautiful? She's just infertile." Chen Jinghao said in a low voice.

Coincidentally, everyone was looking at Yun Qiao and Li Yuan at this time, and no one was talking, so Chen Jinghao's voice seemed particularly loud.

Yun Qiao turned and looked over after hearing what Chen Jinghao said.

"Second Miss said this in her own inner courtyard. If others heard it, they would say she was petty and intolerant, and that it was all just a facade. Look at how jealous she is, her face is distorted..."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan covered his mouth and laughed.

Although the old lady felt that Yun Qiao's words were a bit sharp, she also felt that it was good that Chen Jing exposed someone's shortcomings at this time, as it was not the behavior of a lady from a noble family.

"You should learn the rules of being quiet and kind. You will be a mistress in the future. How can you not even have the slightest bit of tolerance?"

Chen Jinghao was busy nodding, but her hands couldn't help but touch her face. Was her face really deformed because of jealousy?

However, Yu felt that the old lady was protecting Yun Qiao and disliked Chen Jinghao.

Then he said, "Grandfather, she was once a concubine, but now she has been promoted to a concubine. Regardless of her status, it is still up to the masters. Why are you still protecting her?"

The old lady said seriously, "If I hadn't protected you, would you still be able to live the good life you have now?"

"The Marquis' Mansion is a place with rules. Anyone who wants to be in the Marquis' Mansion must understand manners and rules."

If she had not been suppressed by her parents-in-law, she would never have adopted another child and raised him under her own name.

The eldest master of the first wife's house is a decent man. He is not very smart, but he is filial. Otherwise, how could the old lady be so good to them, the first wife's house?

She also thought that everything in the Marquis' Mansion was to be left to her legitimate son and grandson, and she did not give too much shops and farms to her adopted children.

The master's official position is not high. It was donated to him by the old lady, and it was also a way to gain qualifications.