Chapter 298: The Lady of the Marquisate vs. the Younger Prince 41
After Wan Niang returned home, she did not hide what the lady had said. Instead, she put on the gold bracelet that the lady had awarded her, and paraded around the house, showing off in front of all the concubines.
The four concubines only hated themselves for being timid and not daring to pester the Marquis like Concubine Wan did. Now not only did the Marquis dote on Concubine Wan, but even the Madam rewarded this bitch. If Concubine Wan got pregnant, where would there be a place for them in this mansion?
Jasmine almost broke her nails. Aunt Wan had good things in her hands. Could it be that she couldn't get these things? She just didn't dare to give them to the Marquis.
She had always thought that the nobles would not like the ways of the world of romance, so she had restrained herself a lot. It seemed that she had to take some drastic measures, otherwise she would not be able to win the heart of the Marquis.
At the gate of the Marquis’ Mansion.
Liang Wanzhou was particularly satisfied with Ji Yunhuan's performance today. Not only did he find a job for him, but he was also very kind to Wan Niang. It seemed that he had really thought it through and was wholeheartedly thinking about him.
A woman should be virtuous and generous, and make selfless contributions to her husband's family. Only then can she be considered a good woman.
Liang Wanzhou was the first to get on the carriage. He stretched out his hand and smiled at Ji Yun, saying, "Come on up. I will help you. We are husband and wife. When the imperial edict comes down, my position as marquis will be set in stone."
"Then Madam, you won't have to run around every day, and you won't have to bother trying to please the Third Prince and the Princess. Madam, you have more than one shop, right? Except for Linglong Pavilion, you can sell the others. This will bring in more income, and Madam will have more free time."
Ji Yunhuan knew that Liang Wanzhou was almost driven into desperation by the debt collectors. The most terrifying thing about loan sharks is that the interest is compounded. If the money is not repaid in advance, the interest will double.
The output from the clan's sacrificial fields is used to worship ancestors and to support the elderly and the weak in the clan. The clan's enlightenment school is also set up here. Even if the family is raided and the clan is exterminated, the sacrificial fields will not be confiscated.
If the Marquis's Mansion falls into decline, the descendants of the Liang family can return to their hometown to farm, which can be regarded as the last way out.
When the old marquis was alive, he purchased sacrificial fields in his hometown of Jizhou. The Xuanwu Marquisate was once extremely prominent, and the Liang family lived a smooth life in the capital, and no one cared about the sacrificial fields.
Liang Wanzhou successfully mortgaged the sacrificial land. The Fugui Casino lowered the price very low and only required him to pay back part of the interest, thus resolving his urgent problem.
Liang Wanzhou urgently needs to sell her dowry to pay off her debts. Once the position is confirmed, Liang Wanzhou will have no scruples and will definitely rob openly.
Ji Yunhuan ignored Liang Wanzhou's courtesy and said calmly, "I won't sell my shop, and I won't move my farmland and real estate. My Lord, please give up on this idea."
"You...you are so insolent! I thought you had changed for the better, but it turns out you are still so stubborn. I will talk to you in a nice way. If you don't listen, don't blame me for being rude!"
Liang Wanzhou became furious and wanted to grab Ji Yunhuan into the carriage and give him a good lesson.
"Gee! Gee!" Liang Yunye rushed over in his carriage and swung the whip which hit Liang Wanzhou's arm. His clothes were not torn, but a red mark appeared on the skin inside and it was already swollen.
"Ah!" Liang Wanzhou covered his arm and screamed, almost falling off the carriage, "Liang Er! What are you crazy about?"
"The Marquis' Mansion gave birth to you and raised you, but you don't support the Marquis' Mansion. Instead, you go against me every day. If the Marquis' Mansion falls, how can you, a bastard born out of wedlock, live such a happy life now?"
Liang Yunye patted the tall and strong horse in front of him and said, "This is my sister's dowry. My sister gave it to me."
He pointed at the carriage behind him and said, "This also belongs to my sister. The food, clothes and daily necessities I use are all prepared by my sister. You big idiot, you stingy miser, what good have you done for me? How dare you bark like a dog here?"
"I'd be happier if the Marquis's Mansion collapsed. It's a pity that my sister wouldn't let me castrate you. I feel sick just by looking at you!"
"You...you..." Liang Wanzhou was so angry that he couldn't speak. He couldn't win by beating him, and he couldn't stop scolding him. This bastard's reputation was now greater than that of a legitimate marquis like him. He was so hateful!
Liang Yunye pushed the carriage of the Marquis' Mansion aside, and the coachman did not dare to go against the Second Master. Besides, his old horse could not compete with the Second Master's fine horse.
Liang Yunye waved at Ji Yunhuan and said excitedly: "Sister, I'm here to pick you up."
Shiqin helped Ji Yunhuan into the carriage.
The carriage was very low-key from the outside, but very comfortable inside, with thick cashmere carpets. There was a charcoal fire burning somewhere, and the carriage was warm and steaming.
Shiqin exclaimed, "Even the car walls are warm. This is much better than the previous one. I don't have to worry about freezing when I go out in the snow."
Jing Yu bought this new carriage two days ago, and today is the first time he used it.
Liang Yunye had just taken the carriage out for a stroll to let the horses get used to pulling the carriage and to warm up the interior of the carriage.
Liang Yunye was afraid of heat, so after moving around for a while, he even took off his fur coat. The heat from the carriage hit his face, so he immediately closed the curtains.
"Sit tight, sis! Let's go!"
The carriage was moving at lightning speed. Liang Yunye drove the carriage as if he were riding a horse. He kept rushing forward, and the carriage behind him did not slow down his speed at all.
Even though the carriage had excellent shock absorption, Ji Yunhuan was still pale and dizzy when he arrived at the palace gate.
Liang Yunye was quite proud, "I said we could catch up with the carriage of the Marquis' Mansion. Look, we are much faster than him."
Ji Yunhuan leaned back on the cushion, covered his chest and retched, saying with despair, "It was my fault. I shouldn't have believed your lies. I left the carriage to you. Let the driver come next time."
Liang Yunye felt too hot, so he just stuck his head in, blinked curiously, and asked excitedly: "Wow~ Sister, are you pregnant?"
Ji Yunhuan threw the chestnut cake at him and said angrily, "You are the one who got it! Get out! Guard the carriage and don't let irrelevant people get close. I need to dress up again. It would be disrespectful to enter the palace in this horrible look."
Liang Yunye took the chestnut cake, stuffed it into his mouth, and went out to guard the goal obediently.
I am so distressed. Why is my sister still not pregnant? Is the Third Prince not capable of this?
Shiqin quickly dressed up the young lady. There were many pills in the carriage, including medicine for treating dizziness caused by long-distance travel. After Ji Yunhuan swallowed one, his complexion looked much better and his stomach felt better.
The carriage could only be stopped at the palace gate. Ji Yunhuan gave Liang Yunye many instructions, asking him to guard the carriage like other coachmen and not to cause trouble at the palace gate.
After such a long delay, when Ji Yunhuan was ready to enter the palace, Liang Wanzhou also arrived.
Liang Wanzhou got off the carriage with a gloomy face, suppressed the anger in his heart, and extended his arm as if to do him a favor.
"Today is a palace banquet, and all the dignitaries in the capital are here. I will not bother with you. Come here, I will take you into the palace."
Ji Yunhuan stood there without moving, nor did she hold her husband's arm like other ladies and act in a loving manner.
Liang Wanzhou gritted his teeth and said, "What are you making a fuss about? My father-in-law and mother-in-law are here today. I'm giving you face. You don't want them to think that you're not living well in the Marquis' Mansion and make your mother-in-law worry about you, right?"
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