My sister and brother-in-law have a really good relationship
"Sister, you've finally married your new brother-in-law, and that's the most important thing in your life. Life is tough for women, but as long as your brother-in-law treats you well, that's all that matters. You deserve the best man in the world."
Su Zhaoming completely let down his guard. His sister was extremely beautiful. Although she was a little cold in nature, she was very kind to others and was more than enough to match anyone.
"Brother, stop praising me. I'm not as dazzling as you say. I'm just a married woman. I'm lucky to have Jin Qian's favor."
Su Qingli experienced a series of misfortunes and lost her past spirit. Qi Jinqian was like a timely rain that saved their Su family, and she was grateful.
It was almost noon when Qi Jinqian came to pick up their family and take them to Wanhe Building for lunch.
Qi Jinqian's words were as sweet as honey. He knew how to judge the situation and coaxed Su Qingli's family into a frenzy.
"Father and mother-in-law, please follow me to the Qi Mansion to meet my father. Since Ah Li and I are getting married, it's important for the elders of both families to meet and greet each other. Please stay at the mansion for a simple meal."
When leaving Wanhe Building, Qi Jinqian formally invited Su Qingli's family into the Qi Mansion.
Su Huaihai wiped his lips clean, glistening with food, and said as he walked, "Son-in-law Qi, not only did you invite us to be your guests at Wanhe Tower, you also invited us to stay for dinner at the Qi Mansion. We are very happy that Li'er can marry a good son-in-law like you."
Su Huaihai was so pleased to receive such attention from his future son-in-law that he smiled from ear to ear. He happily followed Qi Jinqian out of Wanhe Building and into a luxurious and spacious carriage, praising Qi Jinqian for his good interpersonal skills.
In the bumpy carriage, Qi Jinqian grabbed Su Qingli's hand. Su Qingli wanted to escape, but he held her tightly in his palm. "We are acting in front of others. You must cooperate with me and don't let your family worry."
After hearing the reasonable reason, Su Qingli stopped struggling and let Qi Jinqian hold her hand.
"My sister and brother-in-law have such a good relationship." Su Zhaoming called out smoothly, squinting his eyes and smiling slightly, staring at the tightly clasped hands opposite him.
Su Qingli felt extremely uncomfortable seeing the look in her brother Su Zhaoming's eyes. She felt guilty that she had deceived her family and conspired with Qi Jinqian to stage a drama.
The carriage soon arrived at the gate of Qi Mansion from the official road of the capital. Qi Jinqian stretched out his hand and helped Su Qingli get off the carriage.
"Sister Su, I have so much to say to you. You finally agreed to come to our Qi Mansion!"
As soon as she entered the room, Qi Caiyao excitedly jumped under Su Qingli's eyes and chattered non-stop, as if she had a thousand words to say.
"Caiyao, I'm going to take my parents-in-law to see my father. You take your sixth aunt and Zhaoming around the mansion."
Qi Jinqian handed the Su siblings over to Qi Caiyao for reception. With Qi Caiyao acting as a matchmaker, the distance between them would be closer after marriage.
"Sixth uncle, please relax. My brother Mian and I will make sure to entertain them well." Qi Caiyao said with a confident smile, and took Su Qingli's wrist intimately. Standing together, they looked like a pair of lovely sisters.
At this moment, Qi Mian also appeared. He patted his chest in a childish voice and said, "Sixth Uncle, we will treat Sixth Aunt and the others well."
The Qi Mansion has a beautiful environment, with rockery and waterside pavilions, as well as a spacious back garden with a unique design.
The Nine-Curve Corridor is built on the flowing water, with lush green bamboo groves on both sides. Fishes sway in the crystal clear water, and the emerald green floats in the rippling water like a splash-ink mountain painting.
"Sister Su, so you are the famous Miss Su. We are honored that you can come to the Qi Mansion to teach me and my brother Mian."
Qi Caiyao was beaming with joy. She had admired Su Qingli for a long time. Ever since she came into contact with the art of playing the zither five years ago, she had wanted to meet Su Qingli and ask her for advice on the technique.
But she was still young at that time, and no adult was willing to take her to the Marquis' Mansion or the Imperial Palace. Until this year, when she heard the news that the Su family was confiscated, she felt sad that Su Qingli had had a rough life, and she was afraid that they would never have the chance to meet.
Su Qingli looked ashamed. "Second Miss Qi, Young Master Qi, I hope you don't blame me for lying to you."
"Sixth Uncle said that Sister Su was forced to lie because her family was confiscated. Sister Su, you can live in our Qi Mansion with peace of mind. We have the support of His Majesty and the Empress, so marrying Sister Su should be no problem."
Qi Mian comforted Su Qingli, and Qi Jinqian also told him a few of Su Qingli's hidden worries. These words were also specially asked by Qi Jinqian to be conveyed to Su Qingli, in order to reassure the Su siblings.
"Brother-in-law, if you can find a way to marry my elder sister without being punished by His Majesty, that's fine. My elder sister and I are descendants of criminals, and I'm afraid His Majesty won't agree."
Su Zhaoming also had this concern, but their lives were difficult and he did not have tuition to go to school, so he did not do any in-depth research.
Qi Mian, in a tone reminiscent of a young adult, repeated Qi Jinqian's words verbatim, "Your Majesty, mindful of your sixth uncle's leg condition, treated him with great hospitality. He said that your mansion had been confiscated and you had received the punishment you deserved. You are an innocent commoner."
"Great! If that's the case, my brother will be able to pass the imperial examination and become an official in the future! I had previously considered earning more money to send my brother to a proper academy, but then I thought about how we are the descendants of criminals. If my brother is not allowed to pass the imperial examination, wouldn't all my studies be in vain?"
Su Qingli's eyes lit up. Su Zhaoming had a promising career in the government. Even if their Su family could not make a comeback, Su Zhaoming could get a government position, which would not only allow him to support himself, but also support his parents with his salary.
The court's salary is generous, unlike the millions of ordinary people who work themselves to death but end up with nothing.
Upon hearing the good news, the brother and sister looked at each other and smiled, finally seeing a little hope for the future.
Under Qi Jinqian's instigation, the two families agreed on a wedding date, found a matchmaker to choose an auspicious day, and less than half a month after the scheduled wedding date, the news of their upcoming marriage spread rapidly throughout the capital.
This news finally reached Fu Xuechen's ears.
The emperor had been keeping him in the palace from time to time to handle official business, so he was unable to learn about Su Qingli's situation in a timely manner like Xie Linyuan.
"Master Prime Minister, I am late in reporting. Please punish me."
Qian Jue glanced at Fu Xuechen's gloomy face and knelt on the ground to ask for punishment.
"I was negligent in this matter. Please get up. I guess she has no feelings for me, so she can turn around and throw herself into the arms of someone else so easily."
Fu Xuechen was helpless. He was powerless to stop Su Qingli from marrying anyone, especially since the other party was Qi Jinqian, the emperor's brother-in-law.
For several days in a row, Fu Xuechen couldn't sleep and walked around the mansion in the middle of the night. Without Su Qingli in the Prime Minister's Mansion, it seemed that everything had changed.
"Xuechen, why haven't you slept yet? Are you worried about something?" Liu Meishuang got up at night and saw Fu Xuechen walking around in the house. She followed him and asked him even though she knew the answer.
It was obvious that Su Qingli's wedding date was approaching, and Fu Xuechen was so worried that he couldn't sleep.
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