Chapter 53: Fake Heiress, Really Sickly (Thirty-Seven)
In a short period of time, the repeated stimulations caused Han Yan to collapse.
Han Ding was also a ruthless man. He allowed his own father to lie in the windy mourning hall all night.
It was not until the early hours of the morning that Han Ding, with red eyes, shouted at the top of his voice like a frightened young master: "Father! Father!"
"Someone! Someone come quickly! Father has fainted!"
His shouts broke the peace of the Han family and also alarmed the imperial palace.
Three imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Bureau came directly and took the patient's pulse one after another. All of them looked serious.
Mrs. Wei looked at the unconscious man on the bed with mixed feelings.
On the one hand, she should be happy.
This man married her but didn't cherish her.
He brought home a favorite concubine and a true love at one time.
She also gave birth to a illegitimate eldest son, which caused her to be ridiculed by the noble ladies in the capital for more than ten years.
If he hadn't favored his concubine over his wife, if he hadn't promoted his illegitimate son, would her daughter have sacrificed herself to marry an old man? Her son was frightened into a weak, dull, and useless person; her daughter's life was ruined; and she herself, from a well-educated and well-mannered lady from a noble family, turned into a psychologically twisted shrew.
All this was caused by that stinky man Han Yan.
However, when Mrs. Wei saw the man who had always been as strong as a tiger suddenly fall to the ground and become sickly and old, she felt a little distressed.
After all, they were married forever, they had two children together, and they had been enemies for more than 20 years.
The relationship between the two of them is really not just love and hate.
It's a mixture of emotions.
Madam Wei herself couldn't tell whether she wanted Han Yan to die or to survive! However, Madam Wei never expected that she still couldn't guess Han Yan's ending -
Han Yan neither died nor recovered; he had suffered a stroke.
Mrs. Wei: ...Well, this seems pretty good.
She would not have to be a widow, and her husband would not harm her and her children while he was alive.
…
"There's some noise outside, what are they doing?"
Gu Qingcheng's life was easy and comfortable.
The violent storm in Duke Cheng'en's Mansion had no effect on her at all.
There is no way, Gu Qingcheng is too weak.
Mrs. Wei's attention was also shifted to "serving" Han Yan.
Now that she had new toys, she naturally had no energy to bother her daughter-in-law.
Besides, Mrs. Wei was not that stupid - she could no longer rely on her husband, and her only support was her son.
She couldn't let the relationship between mother and son be damaged because of a "Zhou Qingcheng".
She is a weak and sickly beauty. Even if she doesn't exert herself, she looks so weak that she will fall down if the wind blows.
Mrs. Wei felt that there was no need for her to be the bad person.
After some time, maybe Zhou herself won't be able to hold on any longer.
So be it, Mrs. Wei thought she could survive with her sick daughter-in-law.
Madam Wei didn't cause trouble, and Han Ding valued his wife very much. Gu Qingcheng was the mistress in Qingsong Courtyard.
She can read books, taste delicious food, and enjoy various entertainments at will.
That day, Gu Qingcheng was leaning on the chaise longue, holding a book of street stories in her hand.
Peilan, Zelan and other maids were serving nearby.
Or bring a cup of warm tea, or use a silver fork to fork a piece of cut fruit and bring it to Gu Qingcheng's mouth, or...
Gu Qingcheng felt that she could live such a comfortable life in the Han family for decades.
Just at this moment, there was a sudden cry from outside.
Gu Qingcheng frowned and asked casually.
Peilan put down the teacup in her hand and stood up, "Young Madam, I will go out and take a look."
"Well, go and take a look. But don't be nosy!"
Gu Qingcheng’s meaning was very clear: just watch the fun, and don’t interfere and meddle in other people’s business.
"It's a relief for the servant!"
Peilan agreed and left Qingsong Courtyard.
A quarter of an hour later, Gu Qingcheng had just finished flipping through the notebook in her hand when Peilan came back.
"They are some concubines from the main courtyard."
Pei Lan's expression was hard to describe. "Madam said that the Duke was ill and did not need so many concubines to serve him, so she sent them all away."
Either remarry or go back to your parents' home.
Anyway, you are not allowed to stay in Duke Cheng'en's mansion anymore.
Gu Qingcheng: ...As a mother-in-law, I am really straightforward and take pleasure in settling scores.
She just doesn't look like a noble lady! Even if she doesn't want to see those concubines, she can just leave them in the small courtyard or send them to a farm outside the city.
How can you just get rid of it?
By doing this, Madam Wei is telling everyone: I am jealous! I just want revenge! However, it doesn’t matter, the Han family doesn’t have a good reputation anyway.
Furthermore, due to Han Yan’s illness, the Han family’s status in the capital plummeted instantly.
If there wasn't a queen in the palace, the Han family would have directly fallen from a first-class family to a third-class noble family.
The most direct manifestation is that the Han family has gone from being a bustling place to being deserted today.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
The Han family is no longer in the spotlight, so any "ridiculous incidents" they cause will not be so noticeable.
Madam Wei targeted Han Yan's concubines not only out of jealousy, but also because she wanted to vent her anger on someone.
The Cheng'en Mansion no longer had the dignity and glory it once had, and Madam Wei, the mistress of the house, felt it most clearly.
Some time ago, she was still surrounded by noble ladies in the capital; after Han Yan suffered a stroke, Mrs. Wei tasted the loneliness of "people leave and tea gets cold".
The huge psychological gap made Mrs. Wei very unstable.
She couldn't continue to force her son, nor could she bully her daughter-in-law. Wasn't all her anger directed at those concubines? "Got it!"
Gu Qingcheng was complaining in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. She said seriously to the maids, "The Duke is ill, and Madam is concerned about him, so she is bound to be in a bad mood."
"Stay away from the main courtyard and try to stay in our courtyard."
Madam Wei is now a tigress full of anger, so it’s best not to provoke her.
It’s not that I’m afraid, but there’s no need to cause trouble.
Moreover, Gu Qingcheng’s character is that of a kind and innocent little fairy.
"Zhou, what do you think?"
The noise outside had just ended when Han Ding walked in.
Seeing Gu Qingcheng sitting under the corridor "recuperating", Han Ding went straight to the point.
Gu Qingcheng blinked in a silly way, "My Lord, what do you think?"
This has no beginning or end. How can she, who has a low IQ, guess it?
"My father is ill, and I can't support the Han family. The Han family is about to fall. Will you despise me?"
Han Ding stared at Gu Qingcheng, not missing any of her expressions.
Gu Qingcheng was stunned at first, "Why do you despise me? You are very nice, my lord."
The gloom and paranoia in Han Ding's eyes eased a little, "I'm fine? What's fine about me?"
Han Nai's wife Feng, and Yu Lian, were both clamoring to leave the Han family.
Especially Yu Lian, Han Ding has not forgotten how this weak woman insisted on staying in the Han family.
After Han Nai died and Han Yan fell ill, the Han family began to decline. The cousins Feng and Yu Lian were eager to cut off their relationship with the Han family.
Tsk tsk, the world is so fickle and people’s hearts are so fickle.
Seeing Feng Shi, who even gave up her own daughter in order to leave the Han family, Han Ding couldn't help but think of "Zhou Qingcheng".
She had been married to the Han family for less than a month, had not consummated the marriage, and had no children. If she wanted to leave, it should be easy.
Gu Qingcheng didn't know what Han Ding was thinking, and she was still answering Han Ding's questions.
She waved her tender little hands and said one by one, "You are filial to your elders and friendly to your brothers and sisters. You also love and care for me, your wife."
"You hired a royal doctor for me, found me precious medicinal herbs, and built a small kitchen for me..."
"My Lord, you don't even look down on my weak body, so what right do I have to look down on you?"
Gu Qingcheng's words were sincere and passionate, and her beautiful watery eyes were filled with endless affection. "And the most important thing is that you are my husband, my only one, and I will never leave you no matter what!"
Han Ding would not believe it easily, "But I don't have the ability to give you a rich and decent life!"
Gu Qingcheng shook her head. "You are all I need. If things get really tough, hehe, I still have a dowry."
Gu Qingcheng smiled innocently and proudly, like a child showing off.
Han Ding's heart was finally softened.
He laughed and scolded, "Don't worry, even if I'm useless, I won't use your dowry!"
Zhou treated him sincerely and never left him, so he was willing to protect her for life and give her enough wealth and glory!
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