Chapter 62: The Jackal's Stare (more updates with recommendation votes)

That's why Shang Liuniang went straight to the point and came to find her second sister-in-law, but since her third sister-in-law was also there, she still had to say a few polite words.

After hearing what Shang Liuniang said, Sanlang's wife expressed her disapproval.

Queen Zhou married three times because her family was capable enough and she could support herself.

But Si Niang in the family has always been weak and can be bullied.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been bullied like that in her previous husband's family.

He managed to escape with great difficulty, and he looked even more cowardly than before.

Now they are rushing to send her to show her face. Not to mention whether those worldly princes will like her, it is not certain whether she herself is willing to step out of the house.

But when she wanted to say a few more words, she found that there was some interest in her sister-in-law's eyes.

By now, she understood.

There is no point in talking more.

The second sister-in-law is not a person who follows rules. Money is very tight now, so she naturally has to think of some ways to make some money for the family.

If they could get close to the princes and nobles in one go, wouldn't it make them proud and also bring them benefits?

How could she not be happy to get rid of a sister-in-law who was just eating for free?

Therefore, even though Sanlang's wife felt regretful, she knew that the situation was beyond redemption.

But she didn't want to sit here and listen to the two of them pushing Si Niang into the fire pit, so she found an excuse and spoke.

"I've been out for quite a while now. Sister Qing told me that she wanted to decide on the pattern. I'm going to go back first. Second sister-in-law and Sixth sister can talk slowly. We can get together again another day."

They both knew what she meant.

Since you don't want to get involved in this "muddy water", it's better to leave early.

This would save her from having to listen to her grumbling and disagreeing, which would make Shang Liuniang have to explain and persuade her to save her face, which would be troublesome.

So Shang Liuniang smiled more sincerely and said.

"I just happened to bring back some good fabrics. Third sister-in-law, take two and make clothes for the children. They are all the styles that the young ladies and gentlemen in Sui'an City like nowadays. They are very beautiful."

"In that case, I would like to thank Sixth Sister for her concern on behalf of the children."

"You're too polite, aren't you, sister-in-law?"

After saying this, Sanlang's wife got up and left.

If it were in the past, Erlang's wife might have said a few words.

But now, all her thoughts were focused on what Shang Liuniang had just said, and naturally she had no time to care about anything else.

He moved to Shang Liuniang's side with great interest and asked.

"Third sister-in-law doesn't know how expensive firewood, rice, oil and salt are since she's the head of the household. Well, Sixth sister, if you have a solution, just tell me. After all, this is Fourth sister's lifelong event, so of course we have to discuss it carefully."

Although she said it was a negotiation, her meaning was very clear. She wanted to cover the person with a red veil immediately and send him out.

However, she still had to listen to Shang Liuniang's words as to where to send it.

Seeing this, Shang Liuniang smiled and said to her second sister-in-law.

"Second sister-in-law is kindhearted and cares about Fourth sister's future. As her younger sister, I will not really send her to death just to climb up the social ladder. Don't worry."

She talked about this and that but never mentioned any specific family.

After hearing this, Erlang's wife scratched her head even more.

"Good sister, tell me quickly, who are you looking for? Is it the prince? Or something else..."

Shang Liuniang saw that her appetite had been almost whetted, so she spoke slowly.

"Second sister-in-law, do you still remember that His Majesty has a young uncle who just celebrated his sixtieth birthday a few days ago?"

"You mean King Min?"

"Yes, it is this old prince."

"But at his age...he's almost as old as his grandfather. Isn't that inappropriate?"

Erlang's wife wanted to get rid of her sister-in-law who was living off her, but she wasn't really that cruel.

Although Aunt Shang acted dissolutely at the time, Prince Fu was only in his early thirties and was in his prime.

Now, let alone whether this King of Min can make Shang Si Niang happy for the rest of her life, I am afraid that she will become a widow within a few days after getting married.

So Erlang's wife shook her head and said evasively.

"That's not right. If Mrs. Wei next door knew about this, she would laugh her teeth off."

Just as they had mocked Madam Wei's lineage in the past, they would now be mocked back in the same way, and maybe even in an even more unpleasant way.

Erlang's wife was also a person who cared about her reputation, so she was unwilling to agree to this matter.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Seeing this, Shang Liuniang was neither anxious nor panicked. She was calm as if she knew that this matter would definitely succeed.

She picked up the teacup beside her and took a sip, then spoke slowly.

"Second sister-in-law, don't think that King Min is not caring because he is old. I have made careful inquiries. King Min's wife is old and ugly, and she is no longer favored in the harem. But over the years, she has still had a lot of power. She even spread the news that she was looking for a beautiful and well-behaved concubine for King Min."

"With her protection, what suffering can Fourth Sister endure? All she needs to do is serve and win over the heart of Prince Min. As for the wealth and honor, she will enjoy endless glory. It is said that if a girl from any family really marries Prince Min, she will be given a betrothal gift of 10,000 taels."

Ten thousand taels of silver was simply a pie in the sky for the third house, which was in such a difficult situation.

But this concubine is not that powerful in terms of status.

In the final analysis, you still have to rely on others.

Erlang's wife didn't know much about the affairs of Prince Min's Palace.

But the conditions offered were so generous that she couldn't help but be tempted.

Shang Liuniang looked at her second sister-in-law's silence, but she was not anxious at all.

If you want the fish to take the bait, you have to give it some time.

When the fish takes the bait and refuses to let go, that is when she should pull it back.

So, now she has enough patience to wait.

Sure enough, as soon as her teacup was empty, Erlang's wife started talking.

There was a look of desperation in his eyes, and he asked quickly.

"Please allow me to find out more about this matter. If it is really as Sixth Sister said, then it would be a good thing for Fourth Sister to go."

"That's right, that's right. Even though she is only a concubine now, she is only one step away from becoming a concubine or even a principal wife. If she can be more skillful and get rid of the prince and princess, wouldn't the huge power fall on Fourth Sister? Wouldn't it be a step to the sky at that time?"

When Shang Liuniang said this, it was obvious that she was lying.

Even if the prince and princess are gone, the palace is still ruled by the crown prince and his wife. Is it the turn of a concubine to be in charge?

But Erlang's wife is now obsessed with the 12,000 taels of silver betrothal gift, so she won't pay any attention to these things.

Just smile and nod.

"That's what Fourth Sister said."

"This news has now spread to many families in Sui'an City, and quite a few are planning to send their virgin daughters there. If it weren't for the fact that my husband's family has some connections with the Prince's Mansion, I might not have been able to find out about this."

(End of this chapter)