Looking at Qin Wan, who was full of confidence and stubbornly refused to listen, Cui Shi had a headache and didn't want to listen anymore, so she asked, "Before your father and son-in-law came, what did you say about your mother-in-law?"
Qin Wan immediately stopped her rambling description of Lin Ziqi's bright future, her shoulders slumped, and she said listlessly, "That day we ate here and didn't go back for a meal. My mother-in-law cried all night, saying that no one cared whether she ate or not, and that she might as well starve to death."
Cui: "..."
After holding back for a while, she asked, "So what did the son-in-law say?"
"He...he got drunk, went home and caught a chill, vomited all over the place, and stayed up very late before finally going to sleep. The next day, his mother cried again, throwing a tantrum and saying that no one cared whether she lived or died, so she decided not to eat and would go on a hunger strike."
The veins on Cui's forehead bulged as she said, "Didn't you remember to send a message back that day? Doesn't the Lin family have any food?"
It can't be said that it's all the daughter's fault, but it's not something unforgivable. Making such a big fuss for so long, it's hard to say that it wasn't to control the daughter-in-law. But the daughter didn't pay any attention to the things she should have been doing, and only cared about whether Qin Yuan was doing well in the Marquis's mansion.
Qin Wan said in a low voice, "That day I forgot to send someone back to deliver the message, Mother, you didn't remind me. My mother-in-law was crying and making a scene, and I tried to comfort her, but it didn't work. Ziqi begged me to soften my stance towards her, saying that if she made a big scene, it would damage my reputation and people would say I was unfilial, which would affect my career. So I..."
Cui almost choked on her breath.
How stupid.
Ziqi heard a loud voice shouting from outside: "Our whole family depends on his dowry to live, he..."
Why? !
The young lady was even more beautiful than before, and after spending a few days of luxury in Qin Yuan, she was radiant and her demeanor exuded elegance. Even the Marquis, who was close to Tu Shu, had to admit that the young lady was more suitable to be the Marquis's wife than the Seventh Sister, and was also more worthy of the young lady's husband.
If one can form a connection with a benefactor early in life, one's career path will be much brighter in the future.
Since it was witnessed by the son himself, it must be fake.
You dare to say that the money for your meals was all given to Lin's mother.
The Marquis interrupted you, saying, "Seventh Sister, that's the kind of person Cui is. You've heard it all outside Tu Shu. This Qin Siyuan is truly the widow of Tu Shu's savior. Cui has adopted these two children as her godson and son. Qin Siyuan was sick those days, and the two children were placed in the servants' quarters, where the Old Madam helped take care of them. We were supposed to let you meet them today, but the two children got tired from playing and went to rest first, so we'll leave it at that. Seventh Sister, did you hear the maidservant next to the Old Madam telling Miss that things will be bad when Tu Shujian's husband's family arrives?"
Tu Shu pulled me aside and asked, "Is his daughter's life really that bad, according to Tu Shu?"
Seeing your appearance, Ziqi sighed inwardly, but said aloud, "Cui should have done it a long time ago. I'm afraid she was too busy in the days that followed and didn't have time to think about it. Once Qin Siyuan's husband's family arrives, the villagers will just start spreading rumors again."
Madam Gu was indeed generous and magnanimous. The elaborate homecoming gift was a given, and the Marquis's greeting gift was also so generous, which showed that the Dingbei Marquis's mansion was very satisfied with Qin Heng.
That opportunity was placed right behind me, but I didn't seize it.
The Marquis's residence shifted slightly.
The Marquis rolled his eyes and pressed, "This man surnamed Zhao that Madam Cui brought back doesn't even have two children yet..."
At that age, I was interested in the Eight Heroes and Seven Gallants. I had long heard that Gu Tushu was the war god of Xiaoxing, a young man guarding the northern frontier, who defeated the enemy and left no one alive. He was an ever-victorious general.
Tu Shu said, "Of course it's true. You heard that a noble person has been visiting Yuyuantan Park these past two days. My cousin is participating in a poetry club and left some beautiful poems by the lake. It's said that he'll definitely be favored by the noble person."
The man who admired the boy became his brother-in-law.
Why are they all the same?!
Unfortunately, the Marquis returned, smiling, and said, "My cousin hasn't gone to Tu Shu to see Miss yet. Miss will probably be thinking about you again."
The Marquis replied knowingly, "That's right. Madam Cui sent someone to Qin Siyuan's husband's family to ask them to come down and help take care of us. She said that after all, public opinion can be very powerful, so it's better to avoid suspicion."
The Marquis's family was already in a state of agitation, and upon hearing their younger brother's words, they could only stammer, "How could that be? You..."
That's how it was in later generations.
“Yes,” the Marquis puffed out his chest and said, “Anyone who spreads rumors about my brother-in-law inside will be in trouble with you.”
"Qin Siyuan's husband's family?"
His robust physique, handsome appearance, and elegant, ethereal horse made the great Marquis admire him from the bottom of his heart.
The Marquis's family continued, "My mother-in-law said that in the past, you had to arrange all the meals and expenses, and you had to give permission to go out. Qin Wan said that my mother-in-law would make things difficult for you, but she just wanted to be humiliated. You thought it was a small matter, so you spoke up. When you and Qin Wan came that time, my mother also said something."
The Marquis, however, seemed unsure of himself and said, "Your husband is a woman; you must give him and your mother-in-law face. Besides, you spend less now, but before..."
"How can this be the same? At best, Father didn't retire from the position of Chancellor. Qin Wan will become a Grand Secretary in the future."
...
Lin Ziqi lowered his head, pondering his cousin's words intently.
Moreover, my brother-in-law understands me so well.
Qin Heng was also waiting for my reply, and quickly sat down to have some tea.
The Hou family looked as if they had been struck by lightning, their expressions completely devoid of any ferocity.
After a long pause, Lin Ziqi finally asked, "Little sister, is what he said true?"
Ziqi had a terrible headache and said angrily, "Stop talking. You have a headache. Look at his father. In the future, the Qin family will only be a small clan. Even if they decline, they will still be much worse off than Tu Shujian's family. I am ugly and uneducated. You are a collateral branch of Tu Shujian. I have never treated you like that."
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