Chapter 323 Replaced by a Servant
When Qian Qingqing saw that Shangguan Jin didn't speak, her heart jumped.
Did I do something wrong?
"Yue'er, go and see your grandmother. Tell her that Madam Huangfu has invited her to have tea at Chunbuwan the day after tomorrow," Shangguan Jin suddenly said.
Shen Qingyue immediately understood that her mother had something to say to her younger brother and sister-in-law.
“Yes!” Shen Qingyue immediately replied.
Watching Shen Qingyue leave with her maid, Qian Qingqing felt even more uneasy.
Is my mother-in-law trying to scold me...?
"Mother..." Qian Qingqing began to speak.
"Qingqing, come with me for a walk. We'll just stroll around the courtyard and chat. Don't let the maids follow us," Shangguan Jin said with a smile.
Qian Qingqing wasn't stupid; she knew that Shangguan Jin had something private to say.
She quickly stepped forward and took Shangguan Jin's arm.
"Just follow from a distance!"
After saying that, he followed Shangguan Jin into the small garden in the mansion.
It was already evening, and the sky had darkened.
The artificial hills and trees in the small garden of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion look indistinct, reflecting the dark tiles and blue bricks of each courtyard, creating a unique atmosphere.
"Qingqing! You are very virtuous, but you can't be too virtuous, you know?" Shangguan Jin suddenly said.
Qian Qingqing was stunned and immediately fell silent.
It seems to be the head maid, Mo Xiang...
“Mother, I was just thinking that since my husband is out there with only men around, he probably doesn’t notice many things.”
It's not easy to get a hot cup of tea or a delicious meal.
"Mo Xiang has been with me since she was a child, and she's very thoughtful. My daughter-in-law was thinking of..." Qian Qingqing explained softly.
Actually, she didn't want to either.
She went back to her parents' home and told her mother about her husband's upcoming year-long journey.
What the mother was most worried about was what would happen if her husband took a concubine outside the marriage.
Even if her husband didn't have that intention, what if those local guys sent her to her husband's bed?
"Qingqing, you must remember, there is no cat in the world that doesn't steal fish."
Which man doesn't have three wives and four concubines these days?
Moreover, your husband is the youngest Duke of Dingguo in Dayu, and also a cousin of the imperial family.
So many people want to put their people around him!
Instead of letting others push people in, you should let people through first.
As the matriarch of the household, you should not accompany us on this trip.
Then you should send someone you trust and who is reliable to accompany you.
Isn't this better than some unknown person suddenly appearing out of nowhere? Madam Qian thought to herself.
Even if Qian Qingqing was unwilling, she had no choice but to consider this issue.
Yes! Her husband is the Duke of Dingguo...
That's why she suggested that Moxiang, who was closest to her, come along.
Actually, everyone knows that perhaps after the Duke returns from his long journey, Mo Xiang will become a proper concubine...
Seeing that Qian Qingqing was keeping her head down and not speaking, Shangguan Jin could guess some things.
Didn't Shangguan Jin encounter something similar before?
The Empress Dowager bestowed Concubine Xin upon her, and wasn't her family also planning to make her personal maid a concubine?
Who knew that after all that searching, I'd end up choosing that little winter wheat clump...
"Qingqing? Are you willing? Are you willing for other women to climb into your husband's bed?" Shangguan Jin asked bluntly.
Qian Qingqing was taken aback.
Of course not!
She only realized how good her husband was after she married into the Duke of Dingguo's family.
At first, all she knew was that her husband was not talkative and focused on handling official business.
But on her wedding day, she realized just how wonderful her husband was!
Which family in the entire capital doesn't have several concubines in the rooms of their grown sons?
There were even cases where the legal wife hadn't even entered the household yet, but there were already several concubines and mistresses in the house.
Unfortunately, her husband lacked all of these qualities...
Qian Qingqing was as surprised and happy as she was when she learned all this.
"I...don't want to!" Qian Qingqing said softly.
Shangguan Jin nodded; this was the normal reaction.
Which woman would willingly share a public cucumber with someone else?
"If you don't want to, then don't arrange it! If you take the initiative to arrange these things, outsiders will praise you for being virtuous!"
But what does Jun-ge think?
He won't think you're virtuous; he'll only think you're willing to push him onto someone else.
In other people's eyes, you are a good housewife!
In his eyes, you may be a good wife, but not a good lover.
Neither men nor women want to be pushed into the arms of their loved ones.
"Do you understand?" Shangguan Jin said slowly.
Qian Qingqing thought about it and was still a little shocked.
Which mother-in-law doesn't want to place someone by her son's side? Which mother-in-law doesn't want her son to have multiple wives and concubines?
"Mother......"
"Don't overthink it. I just want my child to live freely without being distracted by matters of the inner quarters."
With so many people in the inner quarters, it's bound to be distracting.
My dear Qingqing! You must remember that Jun-ge is good to you, and you should be good to Jun-ge in return.
Then the bond between you two is stronger than that between others.
You must express what you like and dislike; don't make others guess.
Jun-ge knows what you like and dislike, and he will pay attention to it.
This is the way for couples to get along.
Instead of everything being a guessing game between you, where you think you're doing it for his own good, and he thinks it's your arrangement and you hope he accepts it.
Over time, even the best marital relationship will be worn away.
Of course, if he has his own ideas and wants to carry people into the house, then no matter what you do, it won't make a difference.
Then you can focus on being a matriarch.
No matter what, remember that you are the Duchess of Dingguo. Just do your job well.
"However, I have confidence in Jun-ge'er. He's focused on his official duties and won't be thinking about those messy things," Shangguan Jin continued with a smile.
Qian Qingqing carefully considered her mother-in-law's words.
Yes, if you clearly don't like someone, why would you send them to your husband's side?
Actually, what she hoped for most was... that her husband would be surrounded by servants!
"Mother! Then... I'll change Mo Xiang out?" Qian Qingqing asked softly.
"If you don't like it, change it! It's not good to have a maid among a group of grown men."
Jun-ge'er is going on an official business, not on a sightseeing trip. Why would he need any maids to serve him?
If someone asks, just say this!
"If the elders ask, just pin the blame on me and say that's what I said," Shangguan Jin said.
Qian Qingqing smiled and agreed.
Feeling relaxed, she immediately grabbed Shangguan Jin's arm and asked about another matter.
"Mother, will my husband really be back in a year?"
"Hmm, at most a year? What? You want to come with me?" Shangguan Jin asked with a smile.
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