Chapter 9: Forcing Her to Be a Concubine

Mother He looked at Zhou's attitude and thought that her cousin might not want to be a concubine in the Marquis's mansion.

However, as long as the elder is willing, how can this orphan cousin of the Chen family refuse?

Mother He was naturally relieved.

Today, the Marquis' Mansion came to pay the gift money first. The specific day for carrying the body into the Marquis' Mansion will be determined by the Marquis' Mansion.

After the Marquis of Zhenbei’s Mansion selected a good day, they would come to inform the Chen family and Zhou family.

Of course, in addition to Yun Qiao, the cousin of the Chen family, two other girls were also selected.

They were carried into the Marquis' Mansion at the same time for good luck.

Yun Qiao sat in the house, listening to what the maid Xiao Tao secretly heard.

"Miss, why don't we run away? I heard what the Marquis's mother said to the Madam. They will send you there whether you like it or not."

How could Yun Qiao not be anxious? She had been anxious for several days, but it was of no use.

Her uncle was busy with official duties at the government office, and Zhou wanted to take advantage of the time when Chen Ruhai was not at home to finalize Yun Qiao's life events.

Without waiting for Yunqiao to go find Zhou, Zhou sent someone to call Yunqiao over.

It's easy to imagine that they are trying to brainwash her again.

When Yunqiao went there, besides Zhou, Chen Xiniang was also there.

"My cousin is so lucky to be able to become a concubine and receive such a large betrothal gift."

"Aunt, I haven't agreed yet. Shouldn't we wait until uncle comes back to discuss this matter? Why did you agree now?" Yun Qiao asked directly, not wanting to beat around the bush.

Zhou felt guilty and picked up the teacup to cover it up.

"It's settled. I've packed up the betrothal gifts and things, and will buy you some clothes someday. When you get to the Marquis's Mansion, you'll have no worries about food and clothing, and you'll enjoy endless comforts."

Yun Qiao retorted, "Such a great blessing, why don't you let your cousin go?"

Zhou stared at Yun Qiao with cold eyes.

She slammed the table, "Yun Qiao, you're so bold! You dare to disobey your elders now? I'm your aunt after all. I found a good marriage for you, but you're ungrateful and dare to talk back..."

Chen Xiniang, who was sitting next to her, was also startled.

I had no choice but to sit quietly.

Without Chen Ruhai around, it was useless for Yun Qiao to say anything to Zhou.

"If my uncle doesn't come back, I would rather die than enter the Marquis's Mansion..."

Zhou sneered and said, "I want to see if you dare to die. I tell you, you are now favored by the old lady of the Zhenbei Marquis. If you die, die in the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion."

Yun Qiao strode out, and her cousin Chen Pingshun came in from outside the door.

Chen Pingshun was born well, but he had a bad heart, especially when it came to studying. It seemed like he inherited his talent from Zhou. He often made his father Chen Ruhai very angry.

When he saw Yun Qiao, he stopped and greeted her.

"Don't worry, cousin. I told mother about this matter of becoming a concubine. Why did you let me become a concubine for no reason..."

Yun Qiao ignored him.

Chen Pingshun looked at Yun Qiao, who was growing up better and better, and his heart was already agitated. However, because of the slap from his father, he did not dare to act recklessly.

But he had already thought in his heart that when his cousin reached the marriageable age, he would bring her into the house to be his concubine.

"Mom, what's going on?"

Chen Pingshun said this and walked towards Zhou.

"What's going on? Put away those inappropriate thoughts of yours. She is now favored by the old lady of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion and will be brought into the mansion in a few days."

When he approached Zhou, Chen Pingshun deliberately lowered his voice.

"Mom, I like cousin Yun Qiao too. Didn't I tell you before that she should stay in my room from now on? Since she can't have children anyway, it won't delay you from finding me a cousin from my grandmother's family to marry."

Chen Pingshun is really bold.

He asked Yun Qiao to be his concubine, and then found a woman of suitable age from the Zhou family to be his wife.

Zhou had the same idea at first, mainly because Yunqiao was infertile, so her niece from her mother's side would not be wronged if she married into the family.

But now, it is obvious that Yunqiao plays a greater role.

"Shun'er, don't worry, mother will find you a better woman, no worse than Yunqiao."

"I'm telling you, don't do anything stupid. Yun Qiao has been chosen by the old lady of the Marquis' Mansion. If you lose your innocence, not only will we have to pay you money, but we'll also have to offend your grandmother."

Yun Qiao was eavesdropping outside and saw the maid serving Zhou come over. She took Xiao Tao and left quickly.

Xiaotao covered her chest, feeling anxious.

"Girl, what should we do now?"

This is really a situation where there are wolves in front and tigers behind...

No, the Chen Pingshun behind is a dog.

"Let's wait until my uncle comes back. At worst, I can finally comply with their wishes. I won't stay in the Chen family and become the concubine of that loser Chen Pingshun."

It seemed that she could only be a concubine.

Thinking of this, Yun Qiao felt sour and helpless.

In ancient times, once a woman lost the ability to bear children, she was no different from a waste.

She doesn't think so, but everyone around her thinks so. Then her ideas are out of place and it will be difficult for her to survive in this world.

On the bright side, if I go to the Marquis of Zhenbei's Mansion, I can at least enjoy a few years of happiness.

She could only think optimistically.

Yun Qiao forced Zhou to ask Chen Ruhai to come back by refusing to be her concubine.

There was really no other way, so Zhou went to find Chen Ruhai.

Chen Ruhai had just arrived in Kyoto as an official. In addition to handling official business, he also had to deal with interpersonal relationships, so he was quite busy.

After returning home, taking a shower and changing clothes, and relaxing, he sat on the couch, drank tea, and talked with Zhou.

Zhou peeled the crispy walnuts gently and thoughtfully and handed them to Chen Ruhai. Chen Ruhai liked the specialty of his hometown very much and was in a good mood while eating it.

"Sir, what I'm saying to you now is only after weighing the pros and cons. My mother's family also said that we have just arrived in Jingdu City and our foundation is not stable. If we offend the old lady of the Zhenbei Marquis at this time, wouldn't we be cutting off our own future..."

"This old lady of the Zhenbei Marquis is the noble eldest princess. My mother treats her with great respect and dares not say a single wrong word."

Chen Ruhai then asked, "What do you mean? Qiao Niang is beautiful and well-educated. Although our Chen family isn't a wealthy one, we are still a family of officials. If Qiao Niang becomes a concubine, she can be considered half a mistress."

Aunt?

This is only qualified if you can give birth.

What’s the point of a woman being beautiful if she can’t have children? If she can’t even give birth to a child, being a concubine is already a great blessing. How can she want to be a concubine?

Zhou definitely didn't dare to argue with Chen Ruhai about this.

She said in a gentle voice, "Although I was brought into the Marquis's mansion as a concubine, whether I can become a concubine in the future depends on whether I have the ability to do so."

"Master, I do this all for Qiao Niang and for the sake of our Chen family."

"After Qiao Niang enters the Marquis's residence, my mother has already said that she will find good marriages for Xi Niang and Shun Ge'er. My mother also said that she wants to take Xi Niang to live in the Zhou family compound for a while, so that she can learn the ways of the Zhou family cousins ​​and marry into a good family in the future..."