Chapter 79: Planning for a Future
"Get up." Qu Ling let go of his hand and took the handkerchief handed to him by Tingqin.
Aunt Miao stood up and stood in the house, biting her lips nervously, as if it took her a lot of courage to come to Nuanshanju.
She was extremely beautiful, with almond eyes and cherry lips, and her eyebrows and features were 70% similar to Xu Zhaoyue.
"County Lady." She bowed, her voice soft as water.
In the Marquis' Mansion, everyone just called Qu Ling "Miss", which was Qu Ling's meaning.
We are family, so don't be so distant.
When Aunt Miao called her "County Princess", Qu Ling looked at her again.
"What is it?"
Concubine Miao glanced at the three maids in the room, and hesitated to speak. "I have something to say to the county lady alone."
"There's nothing they can't hear," Qu Ling calmly walked to the chair and sat down, "You say it."
One is sitting, the other is standing, with a clear distinction between the primary and the secondary.
Aunt Miao paused and said, "I am pregnant."
Qu Ling leaned back in his chair, looking her up and down, his eyes sweeping over her flat abdomen. "If you want a reward, you should go to the Marquis."
He casually took out a gold ingot from his purse and threw it at Aunt Miao's feet. "But I can also give you a reward."
There was a smile between her eyebrows, and her eyes could see through people's hearts.
Concubine Miao subconsciously avoided such gazes, her face flushed red, as if she had been slapped in public, "The county lady has misunderstood, I am not here to ask for a reward."
Qu Ling looked at her with interest, "So what do you want to do?"
Concubine Miao got straight to the point. "The county lady wouldn't want the Marquis' Mansion to fall into the hands of the eldest or second young master, right?"
Qu Ling's expression became calm, and he stood up and walked in front of her.
"Want to sow discord between me and the two young masters? Want to reap the benefits?" She reached out and pinched Concubine Miao's cheek. Her tone was calm, but the strength of her hand made Concubine Miao feel pain.
"No, no," Concubine Miao suppressed her fear, "I am here to help the county lady."
Qu Ling let go of his hand, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes, "Go on."
Life in the marquis's mansion was dull and boring, but unexpectedly, the concubine who had always been low-key had added some fun to her life.
"You and the Madam have a deep blood feud. The Second Miss and the two Young Masters all hate you."
All things are difficult at the beginning. At this point, Concubine Miao was actually quite calm. "No matter which young master inherits the Marquis' Mansion in the future, you will not have a good life."
Qu Ling raised an eyebrow, "I'm a girl, I'll get married sooner or later."
"No matter how far away you marry, the Marquis's Mansion is your home and your foundation," said Aunt Miao. "If the Marquis's Mansion is controlled by your enemies, you will not even have your family to support you in the future."
Qu Ling remained calm, "So what do you mean?"
A trace of determination flashed in Aunt Miao's eyes, and she lowered her voice and said, "The child in my belly is your biological brother. He can be your puppet in the future."
"This mansion is his on the surface, but it's actually yours."
What a bold idea.
Qu Ling almost fell in love with her.
If she just wanted to control the Marquis' Mansion, she would really be interested in this deal.
It’s a pity that Aunt Miao didn’t know that she actually didn’t want the Marquis’ Mansion at all.
Qu Ling stared at Aunt Miao for a long time without saying a word.
Aunt Miao's scalp was tingling from being stared at, and she felt a little breathless.
"What if it's a girl?" Qu Ling asked.
Aunt Miao felt half relieved.
She just thought Qu Ling was willing to cooperate.
"As long as the county lady helps, he will only be a boy."
This time, Qu Ling really looked at this seemingly weak woman in front of him with a different eye.
"Why should I believe you?" she continued.
She wanted to see how far Aunt Miao could go.
Concubine Miao knelt down and said, "My family runs a small business. Thanks to the Marquis, our business is now thriving. My younger brother is also studying in a private school outside the city."
"If the county lady is willing, I can have my whole family sign an indenture to become her slaves."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tingqin and Guanqi took a breath of cold air.
What a determination.
He actually used his entire family as a bargaining chip to gain the girl's trust.
Concubine Miao said firmly, "County Lady, I am just a helpless concubine. All I want is a good future for my child."
For a moment, Qu Ling almost wavered.
A thought even flashed through her mind.
Just kill the person and keep the Marquis' Mansion, and she will be the rightful owner.
Fortunately, she regained consciousness quickly.
The Dingxiang Marquis Mansion must be reduced to ashes, only then will it be worthy for her to come back to this world and start a new life.
"You're a very smart person," Qu Ling looked down at her. "I hope you won't be too clever."
Aunt Miao thought she was going to convince Qu Ling, but before she could be happy, she was hit hard again.
"The situation in the Marquis' Mansion is not something you can stir up," Qu Lingduo reminded him. "Just be a good concubine and do your best to protect your child. I promise to provide you with a place to stay in the future."
This was her greatest kindness.
Concubine Miao didn't understand and replied flatteringly, "As long as the county lady is here, the child will be safe."
"No," Qu Ling said bluntly, "Whether you can save your child or not has nothing to do with me. This is your karma, and I won't help you."
Aunt Miao's face turned pale.
"Since you still have some courage, I advise you not to reveal the news of your pregnancy too early. Otherwise, none of the three children of the Song family will let you go."
Qu Ling said coldly, "And you, no one can defeat you."
"I'm leaving." Aunt Miao was a little annoyed, but her expression was still respectful and polite.
Just as she turned around and was about to step out of the door, Qu Ling's cold voice came from behind her, "Don't be so smart."
Aunt Miao bent her knees sideways and accepted it with a smile.
It wasn't until he was completely out of the yard that his face turned completely cold.
"Aunt, what should we do now?" asked the maid behind her.
"Go back first." Aunt Miao was annoyed.
She really didn't understand why Qu Ling was unwilling to do such a deal with no disadvantages and only benefits.
Isn’t it said that she looks very similar to the late Madam Xu?
Isn’t it because of this face that the old lady dislikes her?
Why didn't Qu Ling feel any affinity towards her because of this face?
"Take some silver and go to the front yard to make some peace. Find a way to pass a message to the eldest master, saying that the county lady and the second master are plotting to kill him." Aunt Miao had an idea.
Since Qu Ling is unwilling to help her.
Then let them fight.
"But aunt..." the maid was timid.
"What are you afraid of?" Concubine Miao encouraged her. "Wealth and honor are achieved through risk. The Marquis loves me, and this child will be cherished by him. Our good days are not far away."
She placed her hand on her belly and said, "Keep an eye on Qu Lianzhi's movements."
The wife of the first wife died, and Qu Lianzhi was hated by the old lady. It was time to avenge her for ruining her wedding banquet.
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