Chapter 145 The Qian family has gained two more allies?
In the dormitory.
Xie Jingxing's slender fingers traced the dark red mark on Qian Yueqiu's neck, the skin beneath his fingertips smooth and warm.
His gaze lingered on the mark for a moment, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly.
"This bug certainly knows how to pick its spot." His voice was deep, with a hint of nonchalance.
Qian Yueqiu's eyelashes trembled slightly, like the wings of a startled butterfly.
Xie Jingxing still had some doubts.
How can insects bite into marks of sexual intercourse?
But who knows, it might just be a coincidence.
Xie Jingxing, in any case, did not believe that Qian Yueqiu had another man.
Plus, he was so eager to sleep with Xiao Qiuqiu that he didn't investigate further...
Qian Yueqiu was a little scared at first.
But when she realized that Xie Jingxing didn't seem to notice, she deliberately kissed him on the chest.
Xie Jingxing chuckled softly and reached out to untie the mandarin duck sash tied around her waist.
The outer garment slipped down, revealing the undergarment underneath...
His movements were unhurried, as if he were admiring a precious piece of porcelain.
Qian Yueqiu's skin glowed with a luminous white luster under the dim candlelight, like the finest mutton fat jade.
As the last piece of clothing fell to the ground, she instinctively wrapped her arms around her chest.
"Are you cold?" Xie Jingxing asked in a low voice.
Qian Yueqiu gently shook her head, her cheeks flushed with a rosy blush.
Was she afraid that he would discover other marks on her body?
But Qian Yueqiu would never say that.
The sky outside the window had completely darkened, and the occasional sound of firecrackers from children playing in the distant streets made the room even quieter.
It's Chinese New Year, after all.
On New Year's Eve, people always set off firecrackers...
The candlelight flickered, casting the shadows of the two people on the wall, weaving together an ambiguous scene.
Xie Jingxing's hand roamed over her smooth back, feeling her slight trembling.
"Did you miss me?" he whispered in her ear, his voice low and husky.
Qian Yueqiu didn't answer, but instead pressed her body even closer to him. This action was undoubtedly the best answer; Xie Jingxing's eyes darkened, and he no longer restrained his desire.
Xie Jingxing's movements were gentle at first, but then gradually...
He held Qian Yueqiu's waist tightly, leaving his mark on her fair skin, as if this could cover up the red mark that made him uneasy.
Qian Yueqiu bit her lip.
"Look at me," Xie Jingxing commanded, his voice hoarse with desire.
Qian Yueqiu opened her hazy eyes and met his deep gaze.
At that moment, a complex and unpredictable emotion flashed in her eyes, so fleeting that it was impossible to grasp.
Qian Yueqiu dared not look; she kept thinking of Zhao Wenxuan.
immediately.
She then tilted her head back and kissed his lips, perfectly concealing her momentary loss of composure.
As night deepened, the wind howled outside, but inside, it felt like springtime.
Xie Jingxing was like a traveler who had been parched for a long time and finally received rain, tirelessly taking from the soft, warm body beneath him.
He couldn't remember the last time he had been intimate with her; he only felt driven by a strange urgency, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones.
"Little Qiuqiu..." He called her name over and over again, his voice filled with a longing he himself was unaware of.
The eighth day of the first lunar month.
As the saying goes, "When one person attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."
This ancient proverb is most vividly exemplified in the Qian family.
In just one or two years, the Qian family went from an unknown merchant family in the capital's aristocratic circles to a highly sought-after new elite.
The turning point for all of this stemmed from the fact that the eldest daughter, Qian Yueshu, was chosen as the Crown Princess.
And she holds this position very firmly.
What made the entire Qian family, and all those who depended on their power, even ecstatic was that the Crown Prince's residence recently received solid news that "not only is the Crown Princess pregnant, but after the head of the Imperial Hospital personally examined her pulse and carefully considered the matter, he was certain that she was carrying a grandson of the Emperor!"
Imperial grandson!
what does that mean?
This means that the foundation of the nation is secured.
This means that the crown prince's position is becoming increasingly secure.
This also means that Qian Yueshu's status can no longer be described by the word "favored". She has almost become the prototype of the most powerful woman in the empire in the next few decades.
Her womb carries the ultimate dream of a family's rise to power, and also affects the vital interests of countless dependents.
Therefore, Qian Yueshu's eldest brother and her second cousin, Qian Yuexia, both benefited from her marriage.
In my previous life.
When Qian Yueshu's elder brother, Qian Yuejin, was discussing marriage, he was still a minor official of the seventh rank, and Qian Yueshu had not yet married the crown prince.
Therefore, the wife he chose came from a very low social class, and she continued to be a burden to him.
After all, Qian Yueshu later married the Crown Prince as a concubine, which gave her some influence.
But the eldest brother's brothers-in-law always caused trouble, requiring the Qian family and Qian Yueshu to mediate.
So in this life.
When her older brother was arranging a marriage for her, she asked him to wait a little longer.
At that time, Old Madam Qian was still very dissatisfied: "You, as the younger sister, are already engaged to the Crown Prince, how dare you stop your brother's marriage? You are really meddling too much..."
At this point, it became clear that Old Madam Qian cared more about the Qian family's sons.
All the kindness shown to Qian Yueshu before was simply because she was useful; the entire Qian family business depended on her!
Of course, the "good" here refers to the fact that Madam Qian favored Qian Yueshu.
After all, Old Madam Qian treated Qian Yueshu better than the other children in the Qian family.
In a sense.
Old Madam Qian treated Qian Yueshu quite well!
But after Qian Yueshu married the crown prince and became pregnant...
Most importantly, Qian Yuejin herself became the fifth-rank official, the Junior Magistrate of Jingzhao Prefecture.
Furthermore, there are rumors that "Qian Yuejin is about to take over the position of Prefect of Jingzhao, a third-rank official!"
Therefore, his status rose accordingly...
Here it is at the family dinner on New Year's Eve.
He was then noticed by Princess Pingyang.
The lineage of the Prince of Pingyang is a collateral branch of the imperial family that the current emperor greatly relies on.
The old Prince Pingyang was the current emperor's cousin. Although not a direct descendant, he was of a high generation and was known for his low-key and steady demeanor, enjoying considerable prestige among the imperial clan.
His heir, the future Prince of Pingyang, also held a sinecure in the court. Although he did not directly participate in core secrets, his status as a member of the royal family was a kind of extraordinary asset.
Most importantly, the Prince of Pingyang's estate has a real and very large fiefdom!
The annual tax revenue generated ensured that the Pingyang Prince's Mansion could maintain its wealth and prosperity for generations, even without getting involved in court intrigues. They were truly born into the imperial family with a "silver spoon in their mouths."
For the Qian family, whose foundation was still weak, marrying into such a royal family was undoubtedly a shortcut to quickly elevate their status.
This marriage was less a personal destiny for Qian Yuejin and more a precise political investment and a way to enhance her social standing.
Qian Yueshu's second cousin, Qian Yuexia, has also had her marriage arranged.
Her future destiny points directly to Qu Bai, the eldest son of General Qu, a second-rank official.
General Qu was one of the most powerful figures in the military. He had served on the border for many years, achieved numerous military exploits, and had a deep-rooted position in the military system.
The third prince's maternal grandfather controlled 200,000 troops.
The third prince's maternal grandfather was the commander-in-chief.
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