Hearing her bring up the past, Rong Shiqing felt a little embarrassed.
He owes his success to Xue Niang.
"Father will surely be promoted in the future. In addition, Yiyi will soon marry the Third Prince. At that time, Father's status will also rise. What will my mother's private property be?"
"I'm so pitiful. I should have been the one to marry the Third Prince, but by some twist of fate, I married into the Marquis of Weiyuan's household. I'll be a widow at such a young age, and I'll have to spend the rest of my long life in the Marquis's household in misery. If I had some private property, it would be alright, but I'm penniless. How am I supposed to live like this?" Rong Qingqing wiped away her tears with her handkerchief, looking utterly pitiful.
As Rong Shiqing listened, he felt a tiny bit of guilt. Come to think of it, this daughter was indeed pitiful.
Not only was she rejected by the Third Prince, but now she is also going to be a widow. She is so young, yet she will have to be a widow for the rest of her life. Thinking about it, it is indeed quite tragic.
As Qingqing said, he will definitely be promoted in the future. When Yiyi marries the Third Prince, his position will rise accordingly. At that time, he will have no worries about wealth and honor. Why should he covet her little bit of property?
After a moment's hesitation, he finally made up his mind. "Okay, okay, stop crying. I'll go find them and get it back, and return it to you as well."
"Well then, I'll trouble you, Father. I'll go back to Grandmother's room and wait for your good news," Rong Qingqing said respectfully.
After watching Rong Shiqing leave, Rong Qingqing returned to Deshou Hall.
However, her face froze as soon as she stepped into the house.
At this moment, Xie Jingrun was seen sitting by the bed, chatting with Madam Rong.
No one knows what he said, but a rare smile appeared on Madam Rong's face.
“Qingqing, you’re finally back. Xingxiu is such a thoughtful child. He said that after he went back, he heard from the servants that you had gone to your parents’ home. He thought of me when I was sick, so he came to see me and take you back with him.”
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing glanced at Xie Jingrun sideways.
Could this guy really be that kind? Or is he setting a trap for her, waiting for her to fall into it?
She forced a smile, walked over, and said without reservation, "Grandmother is right. Xingxiu is indeed a filial and sensible child. It's wonderful to have such a..."
The moment the words "stepson" were uttered, Xie Jingrun glanced over indifferently.
Rong Qingqing almost stammered, and quickly corrected herself, saying, "It is truly a blessing for us that the Marquis's mansion has such a righteous and noble patriarch."
Xie Jingrun lowered his gaze slightly, "I am also very happy that the Marquis's mansion has such a capable mistress, which saves me a lot of trouble."
"You're too kind, my lord. It's all what I should do." Rong Qingqing felt a chill run down her spine upon hearing his polite words.
What is Xie Jingrun here for today?
She didn't believe he was truly so kind as to come and visit the old lady.
She glanced at him discreetly, wondering what the purpose of his trip was.
However, Xie Jingrun sat there as steady as a mountain, making it impossible for anyone to discern his thoughts.
Madam Rong, however, was pleasantly surprised and took Rong Qingqing's hand, asking, "Are you now in charge of the household affairs of the Marquis's residence?"
Rong Qingqing glanced at Xie Jingrun and nodded, "Thanks to the Marquis's trust in me, I will indeed be in charge for the time being."
Upon hearing this, Madam Rong patted her hand with great satisfaction, "Then you must take good care of it and not let down the Marquis's trust in you."
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