Don't compromise for me
"He Mansion?!"
Qi Jinqian's eyelids twitched a few times. He Zefeng was still in prison, and the head of the He family, He Xiaowen, also lost his official position and was imprisoned in a cell.
Qian Jue added, "Master He was released on the same day as you."
As expected, he came prepared. Qi Jinqian was caught off guard. The fact that Fu Xuechen fell in love with the eldest princess was an inexplicable coincidence. He must still have Su Qingli in his heart.
That's why he tried every possible means to target him, and this time he even brought up the matter of his daughter Qi Yueqiao. I wonder what Fu Xuechen had found out!
Qi Jinqian closed his eyes, his mind racing. He was most worried that some old story would be unearthed and cause an uproar. His clenched fists trembled slightly as he said firmly, "Uncle He couldn't have done such a thing. He must have been framed!"
"How can that old man surnamed He be impossible? He Zefeng is his son! I think that your imprisonment may have been orchestrated by that old man He, leading to your involvement."
In the past, Qi Mian was willing to call him Grandpa He, but ever since he knew that he was protecting his only son He Zefeng, Qi Mian had disdained his character.
His sixth uncle Qi Jinqian was also thrown into jail because of this. Qi Mian felt resentful towards him and even felt that the He Mansion was a mess.
"Mian'er, stop talking nonsense. I believe in Uncle He's character. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to the yamen that day to accuse his own son of being the murderer. Why would he have gone to such lengths?"
Qi Jinqian's analysis was actually meant for Su Qingli to hear, in order to deceive Su Qingli into believing him so that he could tie her up to his side.
"What Sixth Uncle said makes sense. Grandpa He has frequent dealings with our Qi Mansion. Last time, he was able to stand up and speak out to help Sixth Aunt. It's contradictory for him to protect his son. I don't know who is trying to sow discord between our two families!"
Qi Caiyao is a smart person. The fact that He Xiaowen showed up that day is enough to show that he is a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment. The only possibility is that someone is obstructing him.
"Cai Yao is smart. Our two families have been friends for many years. How can we develop grudges against each other just because of those fabricated evidences?" Qi Jinqian pointed the finger at Fu Xuechen.
Since he is so unkind, he is even more unjust!
Su Qingli's mind naturally emerged with Fu Xuechen's cold and handsome face. The official robe he wore made him look intimidating, and the aura he exuded was no less than that of an emperor.
Qi Jinqian observed the changes in Su Qingli's expression. Since Fu Xuechen was able to shift the blame elsewhere, he poured the water back. Fortunately, Su Qingli was still under his control.
"Sixth Uncle, how are you going to deal with this? Are you going to catch this person or dispel the rumors?" Qi Mian was curious about what Qi Jinqian would do next. From what Qi Jinqian said, he seemed to have guessed who it was.
"This person is cunning and unpredictable. If Qingli and I can have a child in the future, this rumor will collapse." Qi Jinqian spoke calmly in an instant.
"Sixth uncle is really generous. Even if you and Sixth aunt can have a child, it will be almost a year later."
Qi Caiyao pursed her lips anxiously, always feeling that her sixth uncle was too kind and would always leave some leeway for everyone.
However, Qi Jinqian was very self-aware and knew that he could not openly compete with Fu Xuechen. He pretended to be magnanimous and modest, saying, "Cai Yao, please leave some room for me so that we can meet again in the future."
Su Qingli agreed with Qi Jinqian's words. Only by not caring about it could she avoid unnecessary imprisonment.
"Jinqian is kind and tolerant. These rumors will disappear with time. You two children should stop worrying about our affairs and go have lunch." Su Qingli is also an experienced person. She had suffered rumors no worse than Qi Jinqian's.
What's more, she is a woman. This year, the Marquis's Mansion has fallen into decline, and she has been bullied. What kind of hurtful words has she not heard?
After the two children walked away, Qi Jinqian pulled Su Qingli's sleeve and said, "Ali, don't take it seriously. We are not real husband and wife. You don't have to compromise for me, and I won't force you."
Su Qingli tilted her head and looked at Qi Jinqian in the wheelchair. A sense of guilt crept into her heart. "Jinqian, you've been so kind to me, yet I can't help you."
Even without Qi Jinqian telling her about having children, Su Qingli would definitely not agree. In Su Qingli's opinion, children are the fruit of love between husband and wife, and only when they love each other can they have children.
"It doesn't matter. It's enough for you to be by my side and encourage me. We are both wanderers in this world, so let's comfort each other."
Qi Jinqian raised his head slightly and looked into Su Qingli's beautiful eyes that were as clear as glass.
Rumors are burning like fire, with the potential to spread across the prairie.
Queen Qi and Princess Changle could no longer sit still. The mother and daughter sat together to discuss countermeasures and why Qi Jinqian did nothing.
Now that Qi Jinqian has been dismissed from his official position, it is inconvenient for him to enter the palace. Only Qi Shangshu can enter the palace.
"Father, why didn't Jin Qian intervene in those rumors? With his intelligence and talent, he shouldn't have done that. For a man, it's simply trampling on his pride!"
Even though Queen Qi was in the deep and sea-like palace, she vaguely heard such rumors, which shows how ferocious rumors are.
"Weiran, Jin Qian also has his own difficulties. Fu Xue is almost completely in control of the world. Most of the court is under his control. The rabble among the people respect him as their master. Your Majesty dare not touch him."
Minister Qi did not say the truth. Fu Xuechen was investigating Qi Yueqiao's life experience. In the entire mansion, only the father and son knew the mystery of Qi Yueqiao's life experience. Queen Qi and her daughter were also kept in the dark.
"Mother, Sixth Uncle is no match for the Prime Minister. I'm afraid this rumor was the Prime Minister's doing. Sixth Uncle chose to bide his time rather than immediately retaliate. This is indeed a wise move."
Princess Changle smiled. Fu Xuechen's power was growing stronger and stronger, and his father was also afraid of him and did not dare to interfere in her sixth uncle's affairs easily.
Yesterday, she could no longer sit still and wanted to go to the eldest princess to ask for mercy. Before she left her palace, the maid from the Queen's Palace came to inform her that Qi Jinqian was released from prison.
She is still wondering who made Fu Xuechen change his mind.
Minister Qi was speechless. Qi Yueqiao's birth was a secret that could not be made public. He said perfunctorily with a serious face, "Changle said it well. Fu Xuechen is quite a clique, trying to win over the rabble among the people."
"Grandfather, you can't describe the people of our dynasty like that. The fact that the people are biased towards the Prime Minister is also the result of the Emperor's own inaction. It's not entirely the people's fault. They know who is good to them. I have also heard a little about the court struggles."
Princess Changle checked her conscience and said a few fair words that were unpleasant to the ear.
Queen Qi laughed dryly and tried to smooth things over, saying, "Why are you so ungrateful, child?"
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