"Madam, why are we running? Don't you want the clay figurine anymore?" They walked so fast that Yinggu only had time to ask after they left the market.
Su Man breathed a sigh of relief when she saw no one was chasing after her. "No, let's go back home."
At the gate of Nie's mansion, they happened to meet people from Qilin Pavilion who came to deliver something. Seeing how cautious and light-hearted they were, one could tell how much Qin Wanrou cared about this treasure.
A servant stumbled and slipped as he crossed the threshold, but fortunately, he had worked hard for many years and his chassis was relatively stable, so he quickly caught his footing.
Xiang's mother, who was supervising the work nearby, was so frightened that she broke out in a cold sweat. She held her chest and scolded him, "Be gentle! If you break something, you'll be in trouble!"
As she was speaking, she saw Su Man coming back from outside and said sarcastically, "Madam is back."
Su Man ignored her, but took Yinggu's hand, stepped over the threshold and went straight into the inner courtyard.
Xiang Mama angrily said to their backs, "Why are you still acting like a lady? No one in the whole family takes you seriously now. When our daughter becomes a co-wife, I wonder who you'll still be showing off to."
...
On the day of Nie's mother's birthday party, the house was decorated with lights and people were set off firecrackers outside, making the place very lively and bustling.
The mansion was bustling with people, all coming to celebrate the birthday. Nie You was in the outer hall to greet everyone, while Qin Wanrou supported Nie's mother in the inner hall to receive the congratulations from the ladies.
Mother Nie was wearing a new dress made of brocade, and she couldn't stop smiling. She felt that the first half of her life had been lived in vain, and she even addressed Qin Wanrou as her daughter-in-law.
Su Man did not rush over to cause trouble, but instead chatted with a few familiar ladies inside.
Seeing how much Nie's mother favored her concubine over her wife, Madam Qi felt very sorry for Su Man. "Sister, why are you hiding here? Look, all the limelight here is taken up by that bitch. If this continues, people who don't know her will think that bitch is Madam Nie."
Su Man sighed, "Who told me that Wanrou is better at dealing with people and managing subordinates than me? I am incompetent and have no choice but to give way to her."
The wife of the leader of the Royal Guards was also very angry when she saw Su Man being bullied like this. "Sister, you are too honest. If it were me, such a person should be beaten and sold off. You are the legal wife, who can say anything against you?"
Su Man smiled bitterly and said, "If I were like my sister and had a harmonious relationship with my husband, I wouldn't have to endure this humiliation. But my general loves her the most and usually stays at her place. It's hard for me to even meet him, let alone complain to him."
The chief's wife secretly shook her head. This Nie You was promoted by General Yu when he was still alive. Now that he has become a general, he is so ungrateful.
Originally, the two generals in the court were competing with each other. A few days ago, because of the merits of the Yu family, many officials began to befriend General Yu. Her husband was still waiting and watching, but now it seems that General Nie is not a good person.
[Nie You's connections are damaged, his luck value is reduced by 10, and his current luck value is 70]
As they were talking, someone came from outside and said that the meal was about to begin.
The banquet was held in the garden, with delicacies and fine wines on the table, and every dish was of the highest quality.
Mother Nie pulled Qin Wanrou to sit next to her, and Su Man had no choice but to sit next to the wife of Marquis Qi.
During the meal, a lady said politely, "The chef at this general's mansion is really good. The dishes are very exquisite."
Mother Nie's face lit up, and she raised her chin slightly and said, "This was all arranged by Wanrou. This child has always been thoughtful and considerate. She is so respectful and filial, just like my own daughter."
The ladies exchanged bewildered glances. Mother Nie's words were meant to embarrass Su Man. But families of high rank and status were always strict about respecting the hierarchy; for a concubine like Qin Wanrou to be seated at the table was unheard of. Now that Mother Nie was praising her so highly, the news that the general's mansion favored his concubine over his wife would surely spread throughout the capital.
[Nie You's reputation is damaged, his luck value is reduced by 5, and his current luck value is 65]
Qin Wanrou smiled shyly, "Mother, you are too kind. I am just a humble girl, and I am very lucky to be able to marry into the general's mansion. I have prepared a birthday gift for you. After we finish eating, please go to the flower hall to see it."
"Okay, okay, Wanrou is so thoughtful." Mother Nie patted Qin Wanrou's hand.
After dinner.
The ladies also followed him to the flower hall. On the shelf in the hall stood a flower pot covered with red cloth. The pot alone was extremely exquisite.
Mother Nie smiled and said, "Why is it still covered?"
Qin Wanrou helped Nie's mother sit down while saying, "Of course, it's to give Mother a surprise." Then she ordered, "Cover the doors and windows."
The servants were already prepared and had quickly covered the windows and doors. Just as everyone was wondering, Qin Wanrou lifted the red cloth.
In an instant, the gemstones embedded in the corals shot out through the cracks in the corals, sparkling brightly.
Mother Nie was surprised and delighted, "This is it."
Qin Wanrou bowed gracefully and said, "I wish my mother good health and endless wealth."
The lady in the room also echoed, "I wish the Madam good health and endless wealth."
"Okay, okay, good boy." Mother Nie's face was beaming, and she felt that her life had reached its peak.
At this time, Nie Shuangling heard the noise and ran in from outside. When she saw the coral, her eyes lit up, "What is that?"
As she spoke, she tried to run forward but was stopped by Suman.
Nie Shuangling was slapped before and was still frightened. She timidly asked, "What are you doing?"
Su Man said, "That coral is very valuable, don't touch it."
"oh."
Although Nie Shuangling agreed on the surface, she was thinking, "You don't let me touch it, but I will touch it anyway. Do you think I'm as stingy as you? I love me so much that I'd give away anything fun, so what's so special about a coral?"
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