The third young master, Qu Ziyang, sidled up to Qu Zikun with a cheeky grin, putting a hand on his shoulder. "Fourth brother, I really don't know how to thank you."
Even with a thick layer of powder, the young lady from the Marquis's mansion couldn't hide the blemishes on her face.
You've seen too much of the worldly riches and luxuries; your tastes have become so peculiar.
He kept his eyes closed the whole time, not looking at her at all! Hahahaha…”
Even with Lady Anchang still in the hall, Qu Ziyang dared to speak nonsense, which shows that the brothers had no scruples at all when getting along in the mansion.
These words were so offensive that the second young master, Qu Zifu, spoke up to remind him, "Third brother, Mother is still here. What nonsense are you spouting!"
Qu Ziyang pursed his lips, not responding directly, but he released Qu Zikun's hand, walked back to his seat, and continued drinking his wine.
Qu Ziyang didn't verbally refute, but inwardly he thought, 'What a pretentious gentleman! He keeps several mistresses outside, as if no one in the manor knows.'
The originally peaceful scene was instantly turned into a low point by Qu Ziyang's few words.
After a long pause, Lady Anchang finally spoke up, "Alright, the engagement and marriage of the fourth son is a great thing."
Third brother, don't say anything carelessly, or you'll upset fourth brother.
Besides, our family is still waiting for this cousin's dowry to fill the gap, so we absolutely cannot afford any mishaps at this crucial juncture.
Seeing that her three sons remained silent, Lady Anchang realized it was late and led her maids back to her courtyard to rest, leaving her sons to keep vigil for the New Year.
After Lady Anchang left, her three sons would no longer stay in the mansion.
Qu Ziyang spoke first, "My brothers are waiting for me to play Pai Gow, I'm off."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
Qu Zifu glanced at his fourth brother, thinking of his pregnant mistress, and left the hall without lingering.
At that moment, only Qu Zikun remained in the vast hall. He downed the wine in his cup in one gulp, a fierce look on his face. "Once I get her dowry, I will definitely get my revenge!"
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