When Xu Shixin mentioned that Xu gave birth to three sons and one daughter for Jiang Dinglian, her tone revealed an unconcealable jealousy.
As she said, the noble ladies of Jindu all believed that Xu Shixin had a strong fertility ability. However, as the daughter of the Grand Tutor, Xu Shixin never considered giving birth as an honor. In response to Xu Shixin's remarks, she only frowned slightly and responded calmly: "Shixin, raising a child is not as simple as you think. If you are not careful, both mother and child may die."
Xu Shixin suddenly remembered something and said in a low voice, "Sister, I heard that my brother-in-law's new concubine is pregnant. It is said that my brother-in-law dotes on her, like a beautiful concubine in a golden house, and even forbids her from paying her respects to you and the old lady. Now that the Marquis's heir has not yet been appointed, sister, you must be vigilant. If the concubine gives birth to a boy, sister, you must be very careful. If you can kill both of them during childbirth, perhaps you can eliminate the problem forever."
Xu's brows were furrowed, and her tone was stern: "Shut up! Shixin! Mother has always taught me well. As a lady from a noble family, where do you get these cruel words from?
She had never realized that her sister was so cruel that she secretly instigated her to kill her concubine during childbirth, attempting to kill both the mother and the baby in order to consolidate her own position.
Xu Shixin's methods were truly ruthless. Even before her mother was still alive, before she even married into the Marquis's mansion as a concubine, she was already plotting how to get rid of her father's concubine and illegitimate son. If her father truly favored the pregnant concubine, and her mother had actually assaulted her, Xu Shixin would have betrayed her without hesitation, sowing discord between them and further exacerbating the relationship between them.
Xu felt more and more that this little sister was terrifying.
When Jiang Dinglian heard Jiang Songyi's thoughts, he couldn't help but cough because of the strong liquor.
How could it be that his daughter's mind was filled with these chaotic and explosive thoughts?
His wife's younger sister, who is nearly twenty years younger than him, is actually planning to become his concubine?
Jiang Dinglian, a veteran of many battles, had little impression of the women of the prosperous Jindu, and rarely interacted with them. However, he did have a slight fondness for his younger sister, Xu Shixin, who followed him around like a shadow during every festive occasion and called him "brother-in-law."
In his opinion, Xu Shixin was his wife's sister after all. Although her words were trivial and a little annoying, he couldn't bear to stuff the shoe into her mouth to stop her chattering.
However, he never expected that Xu Shixin was no different from those women who hoped his wife would die soon and coveted him.
Xu Shixin clutched Xu's skirt tightly and advised earnestly, "Sister, you don't have to act so aloof now. Your brother-in-law is marrying you simply by following our parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. He hasn't taken a concubine in all these years, but he broke the rule for Yin Qianqian, which shows how deeply she has taken root in his heart. Right now, you should demonstrate the dignity of a mistress of the household, defend your position, and make sure that woman and her unborn child are no longer an eyesore."
[Sigh, Yin Qianqian is certainly unpleasant, but it seems Xu Shixin is even more anxious than her mother. She's really taking precautions too far. Hey, why did that jerk dad suddenly show up?]
Jiang Songyi looked up and found that the light in front of her suddenly dimmed. Only then did she realize that Jiang Dinglian had quietly walked up to her and Xu.
Xu Shixin stood between Xu and Jiang Songyi, advising Xu incessantly, but was completely unaware of the majestic figure of Marquis Yongding.
After hearing Jiang Songyi's thoughts, Xu raised her head and her eyes met Jiang Dinglian's handsome face hidden under his thick beard.
"Sister, why are you silent?"
Xu Shixin frowned and followed Xu's gaze. She saw Jiang Dinglian standing there like a towering door god, which made her feel frightened.
"Brother-in-law."
She acted like a frightened little white rabbit.
She secretly thought that a rough and tumble warrior like Jiang Dinglian would naturally prefer a delicate and lovely woman like her. In comparison, a wooden lady like Xu seemed so dull and boring.
Jiang Dinglian's face was solemn, and he scolded in a cold tone: "Xu Shixin, have you forgotten that I am your brother-in-law? I originally thought that you were just my wife's sister."
Xu Shixin's body stiffened slightly. She had never seen Marquis Yongding be so mean.
Marquis Yongding has always been unromantic, but he always spoke to her in a pleasant manner in the past, but now it is completely different.
Jiang Dinglian continued to question, "Do you think you are qualified to teach my wife how to deal with concubines and illegitimate children?"
Jiang Songyi stood aside, a gloating smile on her face: [Hahaha, Xu Shixin is still trying to play the innocent little white rabbit in front of her father, but she doesn't know that her conversation with her mother has been heard by her father.]
Deep down in her heart, Xu had long been disgusted with Xu Shixin. When she saw Jiang Dinglian attacking her, she pretended to ignore it.
Xu Shixin's heart sank upon hearing this. She tried her best to restore her image in front of Jiang Dinglian. "Brother-in-law, please listen to my explanation. I have absolutely no intention of harming your concubine or illegitimate son. I was just joking with you."
Jiang Songyi looked at Xu Shixin at this moment, as if she was watching a clown performing hard on the stage.
[Hmph, Xu Shixin really seizes every opportunity to target Mother, even now trying to throw dirty water on her. Those who don't know the truth think it was Mother's motive that prompted Xu Shixin to say those words. Unfortunately, she miscalculated. Those so-called concubines and illegitimate children are all fictitious. Even if Father were incompetent, he wouldn't be fooled by Xu Shixin's attempts to sow discord.]
When Jiang Dinglian heard Jiang Songyi's inner thoughts, he finally understood the twists and turns in Xu Shixin's heart.
He said in a cold tone, "I am naturally aware that my wife has no intention of harming my concubine or illegitimate son. Didn't you just say the cruel words 'one corpse, two lives'?"
Xu Shixin gritted her teeth, her face showing a look of concern for her sister: "Brother-in-law, I was just talking in anger. It's really because you doted on your concubine too much, causing your sister to suffer too much grievance. I spoke without thinking out of anger."
Jiang Dinglian said firmly, "Hmph, you don't have to worry. For the injustice your sister has suffered, I have already thrown my beloved concubine into a cold water dungeon."
Xu Shixin was stunned on the spot.
How could this be so different from what she had expected? Wasn't that concubine Jiang Dinglian's beloved treasure? She was even pregnant with his child! How could he be so cold and heartless?
Xu Shixin turned his dazed eyes to Xu, only to see her nod helplessly. A feeling of anger at being fooled surged in his heart.
It was obvious that Xu was deliberately hiding the truth from her, making her lose face in front of her brother-in-law!
Jiang Dinglian certainly did not have deep feelings for Xu. He only favored her, which must be because he was too busy with military affairs to care about other things.
However, despite this, Xu Shixin still felt a pang of sadness in his heart. Yongding Hou was not the only general who had spent a long time in the military. There were also many generals who had three wives and four concubines.
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