1659 Excuse, Feng Qingchen takes action

The internal situation of the Cui family is very complicated. The Cui family has marriages with various aristocratic families and even the royal family. Not only the mistress of the house, but also those legitimate wives have very powerful families. These forces are their capital for survival in the Cui family and also the capital for their sons to compete.

The wife's family and outsiders of each direct descendant should not be underestimated. Over the generations, the power struggles among the various branches have become very intense. Each of the direct descendants who have opportunities has powerful supporters behind them, except Cui Haoting.

Cui Haoting was able to become the strongest competitor for the position of Patriarch, and even aspire to be the Patriarch, all because of the support of the Cui family's ancestors, but now...

"The ancestor has been in a coma for some time, and is only conscious for one or two hours a day." Cui Haoting's eyes revealed a hint of sadness and helplessness.

In the past, he might not have cared so much. After all, he was not the head of the Cui family, and he was destined to be rich and powerful in his life. But now he can't.

His sister married Xiling Tianyu and became the Crown Princess of Xiling, and even the future Queen Mother. In order for his sister to have a foothold in Xiling and not be bullied by the royal family of Xiling, he had to fight for it. Only by sitting in that position could he give his sister the greatest support.

In addition, his marriage with the Wang family is also very important. Without the identity of the head of the Cui family, how can he marry Wang Jinling’s biological sister?

Even if Wang Jinling didn't care, other people in the Wang family would, even Cui Haoting himself cared. Marrying someone of a higher status and marrying someone of a lower status, the Wang and Cui families were indeed of equal status, but the Sixteenth Master Cui was not worthy of the eldest daughter of the Wang family.

To put it bluntly, if Cui Haoting hadn't taken advantage of the opportunity, Wang Jinling would never have married his own sister to him. With the status of Wang's legitimate daughter, she could have become the mother of the country. Marrying a powerless young man would have been a real waste of Wang's legitimate daughter's background and upbringing.

There was no need to explain these things, everyone understood them. Wang Jinling was silent for a moment and suggested, "Let Qingchen go and take a look."

The ancestor of the Cui family cannot die now. If he dies, Cui Haoting will not only lose his biggest supporter, but will also have to observe mourning for three years.

A lot can change in three years. Even if the daughter of the Wang family can wait for Cui Haoting for three years for the sake of the family's reputation, the Wang family will not give Cui Haoting any help in these three years. Without a marriage, everything is uncertain...

"No, the fact that the ancestor is in a coma cannot be known to anyone. Once those people find out, the consequences will be disastrous." It's not that he had not thought about looking for Feng Qingchen, but as soon as Feng Qingchen entered the Cui family mansion, it would arouse suspicion, and then things would be bad.

Cui Haoting had made his own decision, so Wang Jinling didn't say much. He just asked, "What does the doctor say? How long can the old lady live?"

Although Wang Jinling's words were a bit heartless, they are the most important issue to consider in reality.

"In one or two months." If he hadn't waited until his wedding, he wouldn't have asked Wang Jinling for help. He had to start a family and establish a career, so that he could take over the position of the head of the family from the previous head.

Wang Jinling frowned, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes: "You're just saying it now?"

Cui Haoting's grandmother was a descendant of Princess Lan of the previous dynasty. She held a special status in the Cui family. With her in control, no one in the Cui family dared to act recklessly, but the prerequisite was that she was alive and well.

As long as she was alive, the Cui family would respect her and obey her orders. But if she died, Cui Haoting's uncles would not be polite. Although they would not do anything to Cui Haoting, they would never let Cui Haoting be the head of the family.

If it was earlier, they could find a reason to let Cui Haoting get married early and people would not suspect the ancestor of the Cui family. But if they do so now, it will be too obvious and will attract the attention of other people in the Cui family.

"In Xiling, I am not well-informed. My uncles and cousins ​​have been trying every means to block my contact with the Cui family. The ancestors dare not easily send me messages." The competition in the Cui family is fierce. Cui Haoting has always had the upper hand. The others joined forces without leaving a trace, and took advantage of Cui Haoting's trip to Xiling to get married to coerce and bribe the people around Cui Haoting.

Under the onslaught of power and money, there are always a few who cannot control themselves. Although they did not cause any serious damage to their vitality, it was enough to keep Cui Haoting busy for a while.

Wang Jinling could not continue to blame Cui Haoting for this. After all, no one could have imagined that Old Lady Cui, who seemed to be in excellent health, would die so soon.

Wang Jinling frowned slightly and said, "Hao Ting, the situation is very serious for you. The situation of the Cui family is very unfavorable to you. It can be said that once the old lady is gone, you will not only lose your advantage, but your previous advantage will also become a disadvantage."

Wang Jinling looked at Cui Haoting as he spoke, and seeing that he was not unhappy, he continued, "Haoting, for the sake of my sister, I won't lie to you. I know a lot about the Cui family, and I also understand a little bit about the Cui family's situation."

There is nothing unspeakable about this kind of thing. The Wang family also has spies from the Cui family. The Cui family also knows a lot about the Wang family. This is something that everyone knows. Wang Jinling is not afraid of Cui Haoting getting angry, and continued, "Haoting, let's not talk in secret in front of others. In addition to your grandmother's support, your biggest advantage in being able to gain a foothold in the Cui family is your identity.

Your grandmother is the daughter of Princess Lan. No matter what, you have Lan's blood in you. Even though it is very little, it is your advantage in staying in the Cui family for so many years.

But once the old lady is gone, you are involved with Xiling again, and the people in the clan will inevitably have second thoughts. Your only remaining bloodline has become a burden, and... the Cui family has people who are closer to the Lan family than the Lan family, and those people in the Cui family who are loyal to the previous dynasty may change their stance. "

Wang Jinling's words were sincere and he did not treat Cui Haoting as an outsider. Cui Haoting knew that Wang Jinling was doing this for his own good, but...

"My grandmother knows that she won't live long, and she refuses to reveal her illness to anyone. Under such circumstances, I can't go out of my way to find a doctor for her." Cui Haoting sighed softly, looking worried.

He lost his mother when he was young and was raised by his grandmother. To him, his grandmother was not only a supporter of his power to seize the head of the family, but more importantly, she was his relative. He also hoped that his grandmother could live long, but God was not so kind.

Cui Haoting's grandmother was seriously ill, but he still planned for him. He was always calm and self-controlled, but he couldn't help but have tears in his eyes: "The doctor who treated my grandmother is a descendant of the royal physician of the previous dynasty. He is from Xuanyi Valley and is a disciple of the valley master. He said that my grandmother is old and has lost her vitality. He asserted that my grandmother only has two months to live at most, and even the valley master can't save her."

"Has it come to this?" Wang Jinling was shocked in his heart, but he did not show it on his face.

Old Madam Cui is not sick but is too old. Even if Feng Qingchen comes forward, she cannot save the old madam. After all, doctors can only cure sick people but cannot bring back the dead.

This time, things were really difficult. If Cui Haoting could not take the position of the head of the Cui family, according to the Cui family's plan, the Cui family would definitely become the enemy of the Wang family and the Fengli clan. At that time, let alone the three-party cooperation, they would be used as stepping stones by the Cui family. And...