Chen Siyuan was feeling bored when Qiao Zhen arrived.
Judging from Qiao Zhen's appearance, she had clearly been crying.
Chen Siyuan led Qiao Zhen into the house, leaving Chunlan and Chunping to guard outside.
Chen Siyuan was almost certain that Qiao Zhen was destined to be a concubine, just like in her previous life.
She was also the only imperial concubine who could rival the empress.
Every woman goes from initial confusion and longing for love to gradual disillusionment in the end.
Fortunately, the General's Mansion is not one that values social status, nor will it force her to strive for higher positions. The choices she makes in the future are still in Qiao Zhen's own hands.
"What's wrong this time?"
Upon hearing this, Qiao Zhen sobbed for a while, while Chen Siyuan quietly stayed by her side without saying a word.
After Qiao Zhen finished crying, she wiped her eyes with a handkerchief and looked at Chen Siyuan, saying, "Sister-in-law, you didn't even comfort me."
"You seem to be in a good mood, so you don't need any comforting."
“Sister-in-law—” Qiao Zhen felt that she had really come to the wrong place.
This has happened twice in a row. I'm so disappointed.
But apart from Chen Siyuan, she had no one to talk to.
Knowing this, I could only bite the bullet and ask, "Isn't my sister-in-law curious about why I'm crying?"
"Since you're crying, it means it's not worth it. You've already made up your mind, you just can't accept it yet."
Qiao Zhen was stunned for a moment, then realized that's how it is.
"Everyone will experience some unpleasant things. We should try our best within the scope of what we can control, and if the final result is not what we want, we can only accept it."
"Just like you and your second brother?" Qiao Zhen asked.
Chen Siyuan raised an eyebrow. "You know quite a lot," she thought. She wouldn't dare admit to that so casually.
Qiao Yuchen was very good to me, but he was also a petty and narrow-minded person.
Why do you say that?
Qiao Zhen looked at Chen Siyuan and said, "Everyone knows that my second brother is a bit unreliable. You are more rational. Apart from my second brother's domineering nature, I can't think of any other reason why you would want to marry him?"
Chen Siyuan blinked. "Is it because you heard the rumors outside that I didn't cry and scream?"
Qiao Zhen felt embarrassed that someone had seen through her secret and looked at Chen Siyuan with some shame.
Chen Siyuan smiled indifferently, "So, what exactly did you come here for?"
When she accompanied Aunt Xu last time, she discovered that Qiao Zhen was also a skilled actress. She was incredibly obedient and docile in front of Aunt Xu, but now she's completely a self-taught amateur.
"He got married."
"Li Kun?"
"Um."
"That kind of scumbag doesn't deserve your tears," Chen Siyuan sneered.
"But I heard that my second brother..."
“Your second brother isn’t even dead yet, and you’re already crying. Your second brother is a petty and narrow-minded person. If you keep crying like this, he’ll come back and settle scores with you first.”
"Uh—" Qiao Zhen was taken aback, "Sister-in-law, you also think my second brother..."
“Your second brother is capable of anything; he might come looking for you today.”
"Ah—" Qiao Zhen suddenly felt a chill and screamed in fright.
Chunlan and Chunping couldn't remain calm upon hearing this. Regardless of whether it was true or not, what the young mistress said was extremely inappropriate.
Jiang's mother didn't think it was a big deal.
The young mistress was about to go crazy from holding it in, but luckily Qiao Zhen arrived, which finally gave her someone to talk to.
Just now, she saw Qiao Zhen put something in her eyes at the entrance of Beiyuan. When she came in, her eyes were red, so it was obvious that she did it on purpose.
I hadn't paid much attention to Qiao Zhen before, but today I discovered that she was also a mischievous master.
At this moment, Chen Siyuan deliberately said, "Alright, stop pretending, I can see through you."
Qiao Zhen immediately stopped crying and looked at Chen Siyuan in front of her, "How did you know, sister-in-law?"
"True heartbreak isn't about wailing and crying, it's about shedding silent tears. I hope you never have to experience that kind of pain." Thinking about the path Qiao Zhen ultimately chose, it probably wouldn't be as she wished.
"You found out."
"Um."
Qiao Zhen smiled and quickly called out to the outside. Soon, a maid arrived carrying a food box. "Knowing that you like this store's pastries, I specially bought some and brought them to you."
"That's more like it."
Chen Siyuan and Qiao Zhen ate and drank tea, chatting casually.
Often, their conversations were completely nonsensical. The two of them were having a great time, while those around them were speechless. Later, Qiao Zhen openly stayed to freeload a meal.
After finishing their meal, they still didn't want to leave and insisted on staying there for a nap. Chen Siyuan had no choice but to agree, as she was also very sleepy.
When Chen Siyuan woke up, she saw Qiao Zhen sitting at the door embroidering a handkerchief.
She looks so beautiful when she's focused.
The Third Prince is a lucky man; otherwise, how could he have married such a lovely woman?
Thinking about it, I couldn't help but think of the Third Prince's woman, who later became Empress Liu.
Having been in the capital for so long, I haven't heard a single thing about her or the child. What's going on?
I couldn't help but feel a little worried.
The adults should talk to each other nicely. They are all planning for their own future, and no matter how much effort they put in, it is their own choice. Even if it is a little tough and tiring, it is nothing.
Thinking of the child, Chen Siyuan couldn't help but feel a little reluctant.
I wonder how he's doing now?
"Sister-in-law, you're awake?" Qiao Zhen turned her head and saw Chen Siyuan standing behind her, giving her a big smile.
“Hmm.” Chen Siyuan stood beside her. “Actually, you don’t need to come with me. I’m fine.” She didn’t dare to say that Qiao Yuchen was fine, but she was grateful for Qiao Zhen’s kindness.
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