"Xuan'er, your wedding is in a few days. I don't know when you will go to war again. Since you brought it up yesterday, it means you are preparing to have children. I think you have really grown up and are considering the future of the Qi family. Your mother wants to promote your concubine to a secondary wife. What do you think? Also, your uncle Qi Shuwu's sister, the legitimate daughter of his secondary wife, can be your secondary wife. What do you think?" Early in the morning, the old lady called Qi Jingxuan over to talk about something. I thought it was something important.
"No, wouldn't that mess up the seniority system?"
"No, Liu Ruyan was found by the Liu family during their business trips. She has little to do with the Liu family. Your marriage to her father's eldest daughter is in accordance with your status. Besides, the Liu family has been in business for generations and is already the wealthiest family in Jiangnan. Your future needs to be taken care of. The manor..."
"Then Mother will make the arrangements." Qi Jingxuan had been in charge of the family for many years, so how could he not know that the family had long been in debt? It was all because his two older brothers frequented brothels and squandered the family fortune. If it weren't for Qi Jingxuan's hard work in recent years, the Qi family would probably have collapsed with the death of Master Qi on the battlefield.
"Alright, Mother will prepare a small gift and write a letter to the Liu residence. You should also go to Madam Liu's residence to express your intention to propose marriage."
"Yes, Mother." On the surface, it's said that she's taking wives and concubines for him, but isn't it just because she sees that Ruan Yu Mu is all alone in the backyard and wants to find someone to deal with her? So be it, let her know that the backyard is not as simple as marching and fighting a war. Just go with the flow.
"Madam Liu, General Qi has arrived."
"Oh? My nephew is here?"
"Greetings, Concubine."
"It's been a long time. My nephew has grown into a handsome young man. You've never been to my courtyard before. What brings you here today?" In truth, Liu Ruyan knew perfectly well what was going on. Yesterday afternoon, Granny Yun had come to discuss her younger sister's marriage into the family.
"His Majesty recently bestowed some gold and silver jewelry upon me. As a grown man, I have no use for it, so I'll give some to my aunt. My uncle has long since lost his legal wife, and I suppose my aunt is virtuous enough to make her a legal wife.
"Thank you very much, General." Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan quickly knelt down. Her first wife had passed away many years ago, and the old lady had remained silent because of her humble origins and lack of children. Now that the general had spoken, the matter was settled.
“Madam, there’s no need for thanks. Please rise. It’s improper according to seniority. I’ll stop here. Please accept these jewelry as a congratulatory gift.”
"Thank you, General. Please have some tea!"
"No need for tea. I have military duties to attend to. I will visit you again another day when I have time."
"General, about my sister..."
"Oh, this matter depends on fate, and cannot be forced." Qi Jingxuan came here for this very reason. To avoid being made difficult by her if he brought it up directly, he simply didn't mention it. He knew the women in his backyard too well; if he didn't give them some benefits, it would be a waste of time to say anything.
“I think the general is a good match, and I will do my best to help him.”
"It's alright, it's alright. Auntie, just wait until after my wedding and be prepared to be my wife." Qi Jingxuan said, preparing to get up and leave. Liu Ruyan quickly saw him to the door.
"I'm afraid the general's true intentions are not what they seem. What do you think, Madam? What do you think, Madam?" Lin'er helped Liu Ruyan back to the courtyard and leaned down to speak to her.
"So what if he wants to marry his legitimate sister? She'll just be a concubine after she marries in. I'm the legal wife now, and also his aunt. What am I afraid of?"
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