Chapter 231 Success
Cao Yimei lay on the bed, propping her chin up, looking at Wei Jia with great interest.
“You can tell him that you are my younger sister, and that I control all of the old lady’s businesses.”
“As long as he takes you as his concubine, he can indirectly control the Grand Madam’s information and influence her decisions through me. Perhaps in the future, after the Grand Madam passes away, he can also obtain all of the Grand Madam’s properties through me without lifting a finger.”
Cao Yimei smiled and completed Wei Jia's statement, "And all I ask for is to be fed and cared for, and to be supported."
“I could even tell Marquis Xuanping that I was originally a spy hired by the Lu family to infiltrate the Marquis’s residence.”
"Instead of having the Lu family send someone else, it's better to keep this trump card of mine by my side."
Ah, she could already imagine how carefree and comfortable her life would be after she successfully entered the Marquis's mansion and became the Marquis of Xuanping's concubine.
Well, as for the power struggles within the household, isn't that part of the fun of life?
I wonder what kind of person Lady Xuanping is? How many concubines does the Marquis of Xuanping have? And how powerful is she in the power struggles within the household?
If there are too few people and their combat strength is too weak, then it won't be fun!
Hmm, should we ask Marquis Xuanping to bring back a few more concubines to keep her company?
Wei Jia was unaware that Cao Yimei's thoughts had already wandered far away, and she earnestly promised, "With the Grand Madam and the Eldest Miss secretly protecting you, you will certainly have no worries in the Marquis's mansion."
Cao Yimei smiled and said cheerfully, "Then it's all up to you, sister."
Wei Jia secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
With Yimei's support from the side, the eldest young lady should be able to take control of the Marquis's mansion more smoothly.
"Pack your things, I've made all the arrangements, and I'll have someone come and bring you to the mansion."
"Oh, by the way, I've also prepared two maids for you. You can bring them with you when you come to the manor."
Cao Yimei waved her hand dismissively, "You can arrange it."
She didn't want to worry about these trivial matters.
She's using her brain to make a good life for herself, and she doesn't want to waste it on these trivial matters.
***
After Wei Jia returned home, she spread the word throughout the mansion that Min Changzhong had found someone he loved outside.
Soon, the news reached Min Rong's ears.
Min Rong inquired and learned about Min Changzhong and Cao Yimei's relationship, and naturally also found out about Cao Yimei's relationship with Wei Jia.
Then everything fell into place.
Min Rong didn't want Cao Yimei's matter to affect her son's marriage to the Wu family, but she also didn't want to let go of Wei Jia's relationship for nothing.
So he secretly sent someone to see Cao Yimei, hoping to appease the person temporarily.
Then, Cao Yimei threatened Min Rong to go see her.
Once the person arrives, they will make a shocking statement, using both threats and inducements.
Just as Wei Jia had predicted, Min Rong agreed to Cao Yimei's request to become a concubine in the mansion with almost no hesitation.
A few days later, a small sedan chair carried Cao Yimei back to the Xuanping Marquis's residence.
Despite Min Yuexi and Madam Wu's attempts to dissuade him for the sake of the Marquis's reputation, Min Rong remained unmoved.
Min Rong didn't care how others questioned his taking a courtesan as a concubine.
Min Changzhong was in a fit of impotent rage, accusing Min Rong of stealing his son's love, but Min Rong didn't care.
Min Rong only cared about what benefits Cao Yimei could bring him.
Although he couldn't see any immediate benefits, he didn't need to give anything in return; he could simply keep Cao Yimei as a plaything.
***
The news of Cao Yimei's entry into the mansion caused quite a stir, and Madam Min Qiao naturally received the news as well.
"Isn't Cao Yimei your biological sister?"
Madam Min Qiao was somewhat confused by Wei Jia's actions and frowned as she asked, "I remember that when you first came to serve me, your first request was to find your sister. It's clear that you genuinely care about your sister."
"But now, why do you want her to become Min Rong's concubine?"
"Being someone's concubine is not a good way out."
"With your abilities, you shouldn't be like this."
Wei Jia smiled bitterly, "Madam, how do you know this isn't the result of her getting what she wanted?"
Madam Min Qiao asked in bewilderment, "Could it be that she actually wanted to do this herself?"
Wei Jia nodded with a wry smile: "Ever since I found her in the capital, I have been trying to persuade her to leave Cuihongxuan, and I have also been trying to find a way to redeem her from her servitude."
"Sigh, but she has her own plans. It's not like I'm saying it's for her own good and expecting her to listen to me or obey me."
Wei Jia didn't want to say too much, so she stopped there and looked apologetically at Madam Min Qiao, "Speaking of which, Yi Mei's actions this time will probably bring a lot of gossip to the Marquis's mansion. It won't be good for the reputation of the Marquis and the eldest son either."
Madam Min scoffed, "There's no such thing as forcing a cow to drink water if it doesn't want to!"
"Don't worry, I won't hold a grudge against Yimei, much less against you."
"No matter how you describe this matter, it's still the fault of that father and son."
"The younger one is ignorant, and the older one is shameless."
"They themselves don't care about the reputation of the Marquis's mansion, so why should I care?"
The events of the past life were not as complicated as those of this life. In the past life, it was just that Min Changzhong wanted to marry Yimei, but she stopped him.
In this life, she didn't manage anything, but Min Rong ended up getting involved and competing with her son for a woman.
Tsk tsk, she really got to watch a good show.
Hearing this, Wei Jia smiled and said gratefully, "Thank you, Madam."
Madam Min waved her hand, no longer dwelling on Cao Yimei's matter, and changed the subject, asking, "How are the preparations for the new house going?"
Wei Jia quickly replied, "The house has already been transferred to the name of the Grand Madam. I have also sent people to renovate the house and have added all the necessary furniture."
"Now we just need to get all the staff in place, and the old lady will be able to move in soon."
"That's good." Madam Min Qiao nodded and asked in a deep voice, "Min Rong is determined to form a marriage alliance with the Wu family this time. He said that he has been looking for a suitable matchmaker these past few days and is just waiting for an auspicious day to come and propose marriage."
"Yes. They said they went through Third Master's connections and got in touch with Lady Annam."
At this point, Wei Jia's eyes darkened.
She really couldn't understand what the Marquis was thinking.
The Annan Earl's Mansion has clearly been branded with the Lu family's mark. The Third Master had such a bad falling out with the mansion back then, especially with the Marquis, who used to hate the Third Master the most.
But now, in order to curry favor with the Crown Prince and ease the hostile relationship with the Tonglu family, the Marquis has completely disregarded the face of the Dowager Lady, resumed his brotherly relationship with the Third Master, and even started dealings with the Annam Earl's Mansion.
It's truly speechless.
"Madam, where does the Marquis's behavior leave you?"
Even the usually honest Ayi couldn't help but complain.
"The Marquis is clearly showing no respect for the Dowager Madam!" A Shuang exclaimed indignantly.
"Madam, should I go and teach the Marquis a lesson?" Ajiu, who hadn't appeared for a long time, asked.
Looking at the group of young girls who stood up for her, Madam Min felt a warmth in her heart.
Upon seeing Ajiu suddenly appear, Madam Min Qiao couldn't help but ask curiously, "It's been a long time since I've heard you say that. What have you been busy with these days? I haven't seen you anywhere."
Ajiu smiled sheepishly, "I'm sorry to have worried Madam. I'm at the estate looking after the children."
"After the poisoning incident, I was afraid something else might happen, so I stayed at the estate."
"Firstly, I want to keep an eye on them, and secondly, I want to teach them some rules."
"After all, the hot spring resort is about to be built. Many of them will be working there, and if they don't know the rules, they might offend important people."
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