She thought she was still the legitimate daughter of the high and mighty Marquis Xuanping, but she didn't know that Marquis Xuanping had already announced to the public that their family had only one legitimate daughter, and that was Cheng Sui'er.
In other words, Cheng Xueyun is now a concubine's daughter. Why does she have such high demands?
If she wants to marry into a wealthy family, she can only be a concubine. Not to mention that once people know it is her, it is still unclear whether they are willing to accept her, let alone being the legal wife.
Really, I showed her the way but she refused to take it and insisted on seeking death.
Xuanping Hou no longer indulged her and said bluntly:
"I won't say much to you. You have to choose one anyway. You are already 18 years old, and you have reached the age for marriage. It will be even more difficult to do so if you delay any longer. The candidates I have chosen for you are all promising. If they have a bright future in official careers, promotion is a matter of time. Relying on one's own efforts instead of relying on family, wouldn't it be more meaningful and more indicative of one's ability to obtain an official position in this way?"
Cheng Xueyun was not convinced. She secretly glanced at Jiang Sui and Xiao Hechuan beside her.
Why is her husband so outstanding? Xiao Hechuan is the one with a bright future. Jiang Sui's status will only get higher and higher in the future, leaving her far behind.
If I had married someone less beautiful, I would probably never be able to catch up with her.
She could never accept such an outcome, and couldn't bear to see her living better than herself.
"Father, my daughter doesn't like them and looks down on them!"
"You haven't even been together, how come you don't like it? Your father has already planned so much for you, why are you still being picky?
Your father has already communicated with them through correspondence. After a while, they will come to Beijing to report on their work and will meet with you. It won’t be too late for you to see them in person and then make your plans.”
This time it was Jiang who spoke. There was no expression on her face and she spoke these words somewhat mechanically.
After all, Cheng Xueyun had been raised by her for many years. Although she disliked her now, she didn't want her to marry poorly and be tortured for the rest of her life.
As a woman, I can understand the helplessness of marrying the wrong person.
"If you don't want to get married, then you can go to Ci'en Temple and become a nun, or stay in the Villa for the rest of your life. It's your choice."
Marquis Xuanping felt that he was too gentle towards her, making her so arrogant that she lost her mind. If he didn't say some harsh words to her, she would continue to be self-righteous.
Jiang Sui and Xiao Hechuan just wanted to watch the fun and did not get involved in Cheng Xueyun's affairs. The Xuanping Marquis' Mansion could arrange her however they wanted, as long as she did not act strangely in front of them.
Cheng Xueyun was given the final ultimatum and was extremely anxious. She didn't want to choose any of the three options.
If she were to marry, she wanted to marry the best of the best. She wanted to stay in Kyoto and prove herself.
Anyway, she didn't want Jiang Sui to have an easy life, at least not better than her.
After returning to the yard, Cheng Xueyun felt unwilling no matter how she thought about it.
When she thought of Xiao Hechuan's figure, appearance and talent, a blush appeared on her face and she held her cheek with a longing look on her face.
"Only a man like this is what I, Cheng Xueyun, want. Why does Jiang Sui have the right? Why does she think everything is the best?"
Cheng Xueyun was thinking, if something happened between her and Xiao Hechuan, how interesting would Jiang Sui’s expression be?
Thinking of this, Cheng Xueyun felt happy. Even if she could only be a mistress in the future, it didn't matter. As long as she could stay in Kyoto and annoy Jiang Sui, it would be enough.
Another thing is that she would rather marry a brilliant man as his mistress than marry a mediocre person and see no way out in her life.
It’s okay to be small, isn’t it enough to be able to compete?
Cheng Xueyun's face has been completely distorted. She fell in love with Xiao Hechuan at first sight and wanted to marry a man like him. Now, her time is running out and she must take some action.
So she called her trusted maid and began to plan.
Cheng Xueyun is committed to jumping in everyone's minefield and courting death...
I simply cannot agree with her little thoughts and her incomprehensible and explosive values.
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During this period, Xiao Hechuan went to and from court with his father-in-law every morning, and met with him in the study in the afternoon to discuss writing, life, and so on.
A little later, he discussed martial arts with his brother-in-law. Of course, his martial arts skills were not as good as Cheng Moyang's, after all, Cheng Moyang came from a martial arts background.
The two can exchange a few moves, but they will just stop when the time is right.
Jiang Sui hardly saw him the whole day as he sometimes had to work in the Hanlin Academy.
The weather is hot now, and every time Xiao Hechuan finishes sparring with Cheng Moyang, he must have a bowl of refreshing sour plum drink.
Today, it was the same, except that the maid who came to deliver the sour plum drink looked a little unfamiliar, and she delivered it earlier today.
"My Lord, my son-in-law, the Second Miss asked me to bring you two some sour plum drinks to cool you down."
Jiang Sui was born half an hour later than Cheng Xueyun, so she was the second daughter born of a legitimate wife, and Cheng Xueyun was the eldest daughter born of a concubine.
Hearing that it was sent by Jiang Sui, Xiao Hechuan and Cheng Moyang drank it without hesitation.
However, only Xiao Hechuan's cup had something added to it.
After drinking, Xiao Hechuan and Cheng Moyang felt refreshed and said goodbye:
"Brother, the weather is hot, please take precautions against heat stroke. I will go back and change clothes first. My father-in-law will come to my study to discuss matters later, so I will not accompany him for long."
There is still some distance from Cheng Moyang's yard back to Wutong Garden. As Xiao Hechuan walked, he suddenly felt some obvious changes in his body.
His body and face began to feel hot, and his heart became extremely hot.
Because the drug was very effective, he soon felt that his consciousness was a little unclear. He shook his head and felt that the road ahead was crooked.
At this time, two maids opened the door from the next room and pulled Xiao Hechuan in.
Cheng Xueyun was already waiting inside, and she had dressed up specially.
Xiao Hechuan's aphrodisiac has the function of softening bones, so he won't have the strength to resist.
As long as he is entangled with himself, it will be unclear and he must be responsible for himself.
At that time, the maids will go back to inform their father, mother, and brothers, and when they come, they will say that they were forced by Xiao Hechuan.
Cheng Xueyun was thinking happily in her heart that Xiao Hechuan had already come in under the guidance of the maid.
This is a wing room, also called Baoxia. If there is a banquet in the mansion, guests who are not feeling well can come in to rest. There is a small couch and all the necessary things in it.
Xiao Hechuan felt weak all over, and his mind was full of Jiang Sui. He tried hard to stay sober, knowing that he was being plotted against.
He had a sachet tied around his waist. The spices inside were specially made. When he was in Jeju, he asked Su Yanqing to prepare it for him. When the drugs and smoke were planted, he would take it out and smell it to help people stay awake as much as possible.
I wonder if this sachet has any effect on aphrodisiac?
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