Chapter 5: The perverted brother-in-law covets the sister-in-law
Qi Yunshen rode a horse and took Qi Zhenzhen back to the Duke's Mansion.
Princess Yude's Mansion is just to the west of the Duke's Mansion. The two mansions are connected and separated by an Unnamed Lake. The Duke Zhenguo and his wife usually live in the Princess' Mansion, while the old lady, Qi Yunshen and the second wife live in the Duke's Mansion.
Today is September 15th.
Except for the Duke who was still guarding the north, everyone gathered at the old lady's De'an Courtyard. After Qi Yunshen entered the palace, he went directly to his grandmother's courtyard.
The Zhenguogong Mansion has two branches. The first is the eldest branch, which is the home of the current Zhenguogong. The eldest branch has two sons and one daughter. The eldest son, Qi Yunshen, was crowned as the Crown Prince. The second son died young, and the youngest daughter is Qi Yanyu. The master of the second branch is the current Minister of Rites. He has only one son, Qi Yunzhou, who is ranked as the third young master.
The eldest grandson had lost weight, and Madam Qi felt kind in her heart, "Yan Hui, are you injured this time?"
Facing his grandmother, Qi Yunshen's eyes became less cold and he said, "No."
The son she had been missing for more than three months finally returned. The eldest princess couldn't suppress a smile on her face. "You've been away from the capital for a long time. Zhenzhen asks you when you'll be back every few days. The little girl misses you very much."
Qi Zhenzhen couldn't speak. When he heard his grandmother calling his name, he opened his eyes wide and looked at his grandmother first, then at his father, and then continued to gnaw the big chicken drumstick in his hand.
Seeing this, everyone couldn't help laughing.
Qi Yunshen also had a faint smile on his face, and he touched his daughter's round little head.
After dinner, Qi Yunshen said goodbye to his grandmother and prepared to go back with the drowsy Qi Zhenzhen in his arms. The eldest princess called her eldest son and said, "Your grandmother was here just now, and I didn't say anything. But I heard that His Majesty intends to send you to Xiazhou."
Xiazhou is located at the border between Daliang and Western Xia.
Since the beginning of this year, the Western Xia has repeatedly invaded the border of Daliang. The soldiers defending the city have fought back and forth without any obvious progress. The emperor does not want to drag it on any longer and wants to drive the Western Xia back to their homeland on the grassland before the end of this year.
Qi Yunshen had an indifferent expression and just hummed.
Yude frowned. Qi Yunshen's temperament became more and more deep and unpredictable. Even his mother couldn't tell what Qi Yunshen was thinking, let alone marrying a new wife.
Qi Yunshen needs a wife, and the Duke's Mansion needs a future mistress.
"And your sister, I will punish her myself."
If children are not taught, it is the parents' fault.
It was just the beginning of autumn, and the nights were chilly. Qi Yunshen tightened Qi Zhenzhen's small cloak and said, "If you are alright, mother, I will leave first."
Yude waved his hand, with a rare hint of disgust in his eyes, but as soon as the father and daughter left, looking at the tall and lonely figure, Yude sighed again.
The old lady had been having a headache recently, so everyone went back to their respective courtyards without disturbing her.
Qi Yanyu held the princess's wrist and looked forward like a thief. Yude slapped his daughter's arm and said sternly, "Go home tonight and copy the remaining homework twenty times and send it to your brother. Your monthly allowance for the next three months will be deducted."
Qi Yanyu stuck out her tongue: "I know."
She was thinking that perhaps seeing a different scene might be good for Zhenzhen's illness.
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The next morning, Jiang Yunzheng arrived at Qingfeng Courtyard early to have breakfast with Song. Song looked unwell, and Jiang Yunzheng frowned, "Did mother have a nightmare last night?"
Song sighed, her tone helpless: "Half a foot has stepped into the coffin. Last night I dreamed of Chaoqing's uncle. I asked his uncle to take good care of Chaoqing in the underworld."
Mentioning her young brother, Song was filled with grief, but she didn't want Yun Zheng to worry. "Did I scare you?"
Jiang Yunzheng shook her head, feeling something was strange but unable to put her finger on it. She tentatively asked, "Mom, how about I go light a rest lamp for my uncle today?"
It's just a matter of convenience.
Song thought about it and asked Mrs. Yang to write down her name and date of birth and give it to Jiang Yunzheng. She also gave Jiang Yunzheng another 100 taels and said, "The extra money will be donated to the incense."
After breakfast, Jiang Yunzheng prepared to go to Hanshan Temple.
The carriage stopped at the gate of the Shi Mansion. Just as Jiang Yunzheng was about to step on it, another carriage drove in from the alley ahead.
There are only the Shi family in this alley. Who is this carriage looking for?
The distance is approaching.
Jiang Yunzheng saw the servant and groom in front of him clearly, and also knew who the visitor was.
A memory of the original owner flashed through his mind.
Jiang Yunzheng pursed her lips. In addition to the Thousand Machine Poison, the second young master Shi Jingtao in the mansion was also one of the causes of her original body's death.
Shi Jingtao was eighteen years old. He studied at Lushan Academy outside the capital with many other children from prominent families in the capital. He only returned to the Shi Mansion once every seven days.
The last time Shi Jingtao returned home, he came to Qihuaju at night and expressed his feelings that he had long admired Jiang Yunzheng. Shi Jingtao was confident that after he passed the palace examination in a month, he would go to his mother to express his intention to propose to her.
At that time, Jiang Yunzheng was shocked and angry, but she was weak and concerned about her dignity, so she did not break up with her late husband. She had a deep affection for her late husband, and even if the people of Daliang were more open-minded, she would never marry again in her life, let alone an incestuous relationship between an uncle and a sister-in-law!
Shi Jingtao didn't care about Jiang Yunzheng's resistance and rejection. He just smiled faintly: "Sister-in-law, we have known each other since childhood, why do you only see your brother? You are destined to be mine."
Besides Hongyu, the only other person who knew about this was Shi Jingtao's personal servant.
Jiang Yunzheng felt extremely sick and angry, and within a few days, she passed away.
The carriage stopped and a gentle young man in a blue robe got off.
Shi Jingtao has a slender figure and a face like Pan An. His appearance combines the advantages of Shi Tian and Qin Shi, and he ranks high among the young men in Beijing.
The two were a few steps apart.
Jiang Yunzheng looked at the person who came coldly, wanting to tear Shi Jingtao's beautiful appearance into pieces.
Shi Jingtao: "Sister-in-law, are you okay?"
Jiang Yunzheng said calmly: "It has nothing to do with you."
Shi Jingtao didn't take Jiang Yunzheng's words seriously and said, "Fortunately, God had mercy on you and revived you yesterday. Otherwise, you and your elder brother would have been reunited in the underworld."
Jiang Yunzheng curled the corner of his mouth: "If you still want to talk in the future, shut your dog mouth."
After saying that, Jiang Yunzheng got on the carriage.
Shi Jingtao watched Jiang Yunzheng's carriage disappear at the alley entrance and enter the Shi Mansion in an instant.
In the carriage, Jiang Yunzheng closed her eyes and calmed down.
The mansions of aristocratic families may seem glamorous and noble, but they do all kinds of dirty things behind the scenes.
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Stone Mansion.
After Jiang Yunzheng set off, Qin called her personal maid.
"Everything should be done in a discreet manner. She is worth three thousand taels."
"yes."
A satisfied smile appeared on Qin's face.
Two months ago, Qin's cousin died unexpectedly. Her aunt wrote to Qin and asked her to find a woman for her ghost marriage. Her cousin had never married in his life, so she wanted to find a suitable woman to marry him in the underworld.
My aunt's husband's family was a wealthy local businessman and offered three thousand taels of silver.
Qin had been looking for a suitable person for two months but couldn't find one. Her aunt was pressing her and Qin herself was short of money, so she set her sights on Jiang Yunzheng.
Thinking that she had solved a big problem, Qin's face was beaming all morning.
Just then, a voice came from outside.
"The Second Young Master is back!"
Qin was delighted, and at the same time Shi Jingtao walked into the yard.
"Why are you so tired from all the journey, Tao'er? Today is not your day off, why did you come back?"
Shi Jingtao supported Qin.
"Mother, I've been having a fever since yesterday. I was worried something might have happened at home, so I came home early. Oh, I just ran into my sister-in-law at the door. I just learned that she was in danger yesterday, but luckily she woke up."
Qin snorted coldly: "You care about your sister-in-law, but you don't even think about caring about your mother."
Shi Jingtao's smile remained unchanged, "Mom, your son is here to see you."
Qin thought of Jiang Yunzheng's fate today, and her face was ambiguous: "Your sister-in-law is indeed a blessed one."
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