Chapter 65 Su Zhirou, demoted from wife to concubine!
Thinking about this...
Qian Yueshu felt a deep sense of powerlessness and sorrow.
"Concubine..." she murmured, a bitter and cold smile playing on her lips.
Although the Qian family was wealthy, they were ultimately merchants.
Compared to the Xie family, a family with generations of officials and a distinguished reputation, their foundation is shallow!
Since this step is unavoidable!
As her older cousin, she would pave the smoothest path for Qian Yueqiu.
My cousin is as innocent as a clear spring; she only knows how to eat, drink, and have fun.
She doesn't understand the bloodless methods used by women in the inner quarters.
If he were to enter the Xie family mansion, it would pose a more practical constraint on the matriarch, Su Zhirou.
But what about the Xie family?
She couldn't get involved.
Even His Highness the Crown Prince couldn't do that.
After all, in the previous life, the Xie family and Xie Jingxing were the ones who supported the penniless sixth prince and the crown prince to the very end!
Her fingertips paused on the three characters "Xie Jingxing".
The key to the problem lies with Xie Jingxing himself.
If Xie Jingxing wants to protect.
He, being from the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, and the future head of the Xie family, could definitely protect Qian Yueqiu.
He can protect his cousin even better than he did at the Qian family!
Qian Yueshu could tell that his cousin held a significant place in his heart.
Then she could get Xie Jingxing to give the Qian family a guarantee.
This guarantee cannot be an empty promise; it must be in writing and put into practice.
Qian Yueshu pondered, and a rough outline of a "contract" gradually formed in her mind...
She wanted Xie Jingxing to personally sign and affix his seal to guarantee that Qian Yueqiu would not be mistreated by the matriarch of the Xie family.
The terms must be detailed: the maids and servants serving Yueqiu must be people personally selected by the Qian family; Yueqiu is not required to pay her respects to the emperor every morning and evening; Yueqiu is not required to attend important occasions, so as not to offend people due to her poor judgment... All these things must be written clearly.
What she wanted was to put an invisible suit of armor on Yueqiu.
This made it impossible for Su Zhirou to take action, even if she wanted to, and she was even afraid to do so.
This thought lingered in her mind, gradually giving rise to an even bolder idea...
If all else fails, Qian Yueqiu can simply hold the title of a concubine in the Xie household, but she can be kept outside the household.
The more I think about it, the more I feel that this method is the best!
Actually, my cousin is more suited to being raised outside the family.
Outside.
That way, one could disregard the rules of the Xie family and avoid being wasted by the matriarch.
She can continue being that happy woman who loves to eat and shop.
When he missed Xie Jingxing, he would have him come and serve him in bed.
When I don't feel like it, I can just be a happy, rich woman by myself.
I imagined Yueqiu happily strolling around her own yard, clutching her newly bought rouge, face powder, and silk fabrics.
Qian Yueshu couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips into a smile.
Anyway, she prepared enough dowry for her cousin.
There was also one million taels of silver given by Xie Jingxing.
Qian Yueshu could confidently assure herself: "Among all the noble ladies in the capital, there are no more than five whose dowries exceed Qian Yueqiu's!"
This way, the concubine's duties were fulfilled while Yueqiu's individuality was preserved to the greatest extent possible.
She doesn't have to be confined to the inner quarters day and night, vying for attention with a group of women and exhausting her energy.
Such a day!
For Yueqiu, this was infinitely more enjoyable than living in constant fear within the Xie family mansion.
Xie Mansion.
We're getting married soon.
Su Zhirou is currently busy preparing for her wedding.
From checking the dowry list to embroidering the bride's dress.
From the smallest details like the types of gold and silver ingots to reward servants after marriage, she had to personally oversee everything.
The wedding was scheduled too hastily.
The entire Su family was in a frenzy over her marriage arrangements...
That is precisely why.
Xie Jingxing suddenly sent a servant to deliver a message today, inviting her to his residence for a chat, which made her particularly puzzled.
I wonder why Xie Jingxing summoned her to the Xie residence.
According to the rites and regulations.
With their wedding date fast approaching, it's not advisable for the two of them to meet.
Could it be... that he, too, is somewhat eager to do "that" with her?
The thought of his indifference and humiliation towards her that day made Su Zhirou feel uneasy.
However, she had heard it from the old nanny beside her.
A woman's first time is the only painful experience; afterwards, it's all about pleasure and mutual happiness...
Su Zhirou even had a hint of anticipation!
She loved the Sixth Prince, but she didn't dislike Xie Jingxing either.
After all, Xie Jingxing is just too outstanding!
Although Su Zhirou's marriage was primarily for the sake of the Sixth Prince.
But to marry Xie Jingxing is the dream marriage of countless noble ladies in the capital!
Su Zhirou was somewhat proud of herself.
If she hadn't fallen in love with the Sixth Prince first.
She'll probably fall in love with Xie Jingxing!
They soon arrived at the Xie residence.
Before she was officially engaged, she was treated with great hospitality.
But this time, she's about to become the matriarch of the Xie family.
The Xie family, however, no longer treated them well...
The old woman who led the way was expressionless. After leading her to the living room, she curtsied and silently withdrew without even a polite "please wait a moment".
She had been waiting in the living room for over an hour, but no one paid any attention to her, not even a pot of tea was served.
Initially.
Su Zhirou was able to maintain her dignified posture, and in her heart she felt sorry for Xie Jingxing, thinking that he was probably preoccupied with something important.
Time passed slowly, the sun was setting outside the window, and the living room was so quiet that you could hear the rustling of your own sleeves.
Her patience, too, was gradually worn away by the silence.
This isn't right.
Just as Su Zhirou was about to lose her temper and get up to ask someone, or simply turn back home...
The curtain moved, and a tall figure walked in.
Xie Jingxing appeared.
But those phoenix eyes, which were usually deep and unfathomable, were now even more unfathomable, filled only with an icy chill.
He didn't even greet her politely as usual, calling her "Miss Su." He simply stood there, his gaze like an icy knife, fixed directly on her.
Su Zhirou's heart tightened.
She instinctively stood up, trying to force a polite smile and say magnanimously, "Young Master Xie, are you done with your work?"
However, all the prepared words were frozen in his throat by his next cold sentence: "Since you dared to use the Marquis of Huaiyin to attack Qian Yueqiu, you must have been prepared for the consequences if I found out. You'll be demoted to a concubine!"
These words struck Su Zhirou like a thunderclap, leaving her ears ringing.
The color drained from her face instantly, and even her lips turned pale.
Demoting one's wife to a concubine?
Extreme shock and panic made her weak all over.
Su Zhirou staggered back a few steps, her back hitting the cold rosewood chair back, causing her a sharp pain.
She denied it almost instinctively, her voice trembling uncontrollably: "I...I didn't."
Her denial seemed to have been expected by Xie Jingxing.
A chilling smile curved his lips, a smile devoid of any genuine joy, only a bone-chilling sarcasm.
He approached step by step, his steps measured and unhurried.
The next second, Xie Jingxing suddenly grabbed her by the neck: "Do you think my Xie family is a pushover, or do you think I, Xie Jingxing, am a pushover?"
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