Chapter 13 Such a Bastard
Marquis Yongyi looked at Qin Junyi strangely: "Does your mother know about this?"
Qin Junyi nodded: "Mother knows."
The surprise in Marquis Yongyi's eyes was even deeper. Based on his understanding of the Jiang family, how could they let their eldest son go to the border?
"It's good that you have such thoughts. You are not afraid of experience, but you are afraid of becoming a playboy in Bianjing City. Your mother has taught you and your brother very well."
When speaking of this, Marquis Yongyi's tone was filled with relief.
Jiang has managed the mansion very well, and the growing deficit is not Jiang's fault.
But in comparison, Marquis Yongyi still prefers Zhou, who has been with him all the way. Now that things have come to this, he must plan more for Zhou and her son.
Of course, the rule of establishing the eldest son as the heir will not be broken.
But Zhou's wealth and glory cannot be lacking.
The Yongyi Marquis Mansion will never be allowed to go downhill again.
"How do you plan to get Xie to help with this?" asked Marquis Yongyi.
Qin Junyi frowned, thinking about Xie Rongying's attitude. The wound on his forehead suddenly felt painful. He hissed softly and said, "Mrs. Xie's temper is too strong. Mother used the wrong method at the beginning. Now, only if father and mother put pressure on her together, she should be able to resolve this matter."
Otherwise, Xie Rongying would never have used her dowry to fill the deficit of the Marquis' Mansion.
"One million taels of silver is not a small amount." Marquis Yongyi felt a little uneasy. Perhaps it was because he had always done things with integrity. He felt a little guilty for suddenly coveting his daughter-in-law's dowry, which was such a shameless thing.
"Mrs. Xie values rules and filial piety to elders the most. If my parents ask her, I think she will not refuse." Qin Junyi could only think of using his elders to put pressure on Xie Rongying.
Otherwise, he really couldn't think of any solution. Just looking at Xie Rongying's attitude, Qin Junyi knew that Xie Rongying simply disdained him as a husband.
Since he was disdainful, he also fulfilled Xie Rongying's wish.
Let her be trapped in this small mansion for the rest of her life!
"Since you've said so, I'll go discuss with your mother how to approach the Xie family." Marquis Yongyi's tone was firm, "As a member of the Qin family, it's understandable that I can help my own family."
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Years of aging had made Xie Rongying's life simple and restrained, sleeping less and getting up early. Her old body suddenly became light and energetic. She always couldn't help getting up at dawn and pacing back and forth in the courtyard.
Perhaps he was recalling a life of deception and shackles, or perhaps he was planning how to stay safe in this mansion.
It was already the end of the Chen hour when Marquis Yongyi and Jiang arrived at the East Garden.
At this time, Xie Rongying had just finished her breakfast and the dishes had just been cleared away.
"Young Madam, the Marquis and his wife are here." Cuizhi walked into the room to report.
Last night, the young marquis left the East Garden with blood all over his face. It seemed that this matter would not be so easily let go. Cuizhi was very worried. If Marquis Yongyi and Jiang blamed her, how could her master transcend the shackles of the "rules"?
Xie Rongying was not at all surprised by the arrival of Marquis Yongyi and Jiang.
She knew that the matter in the Marquis' Mansion must be settled, and she also knew why Jiang was interested in her as a daughter-in-law.
"Let's go." Xie Rongying walked out of the room with an indifferent expression.
In her previous life, Xie Rongying had a good relationship with the Jiang family, and she had worked together with the Jiang family to deal with Yongyi Hou and Zhou family. At that time, she and the Jiang family had almost the same mentality, and what belonged to her branch would never fall into the hands of others.
Zhou also had some means, but due to the disparity in their status, he was also imprisoned by Jiang after Marquis Yongyi lost power.
As for how he died and the fate of Zhou's son, she learned it all from the servants.
In her previous life, the entire Qin family fell into the hands of Jiang's mother and son after she made up for the deficit of the Marquis' Mansion. She and Jiang slowly planned and calculated this.
This time, she also wanted to see how the Jiang family would continue to move forward without her.
When she arrived at the main hall of the East Garden, Xie Rongying felt two pairs of eyes falling on her.
"Greetings, father and mother." Xie Rongying said respectfully, bowed and then stood up.
Marquis Yongyi smiled and said politely, "Please sit down."
Although Jiang's face was not good, she came here today to ask for help from Xie Rongying, so she said softly: "I heard that Junyi and you had an argument last night. Are you okay?"
Xie Rongying smiled faintly. This Jiang family was indeed flexible. Qin Junyi was injured and left the East Garden, but asked her if she was okay.
"My daughter-in-law is fine. She just had a few arguments with the young marquis and accidentally injured him. It's truly my fault." Xie Rongying pretended to be polite. "So my daughter-in-law plans to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures to pray for the young marquis and atone for his sins."
Jiang raised an eyebrow, her anger suppressed by what Marquis Yongyi had just said. She said, "I have a general understanding of the situation. Junyi is really a bit too much. Men are not as meticulous as women. From now on, you two need to support each other."
"My daughter-in-law knows." Xie Rongying fell silent after saying this.
There are some things she wouldn't say as foolishly as she did in her previous life.
Sure enough, Queen Yongyi and Mrs. Jiang looked at each other when they saw that Xie Rongying had no intention of responding to them.
Jiang suppressed her anger and said with a forced smile: "Rongying, I think you should know why your father and I came to see you."
"For what?" Xie Rongying stared at Jiang with a smile.
In her previous life, she had filled the hole in the Yongyi Marquis's mansion without making a fuss. Yongyi Marquis and Jiang had never appeared like this, but now they did. Xie Rongying found it extremely ironic.
In the eyes of others, your catering is not integration, but flattery, and flattery will make these people more arrogant.
So why let others trample on your dignity?
No one in this world deserves your favor.
"Rongying, what your mother did two days ago was a bit too much. I have already talked to her. I hope you don't bother with your mother. After all, we are a family." Marquis Yongyi smiled gently. Although it was difficult to speak, compared with being able to solve the big troubles that had plagued the Marquis' Mansion for more than ten years without any effort, speaking to the younger generation was nothing.
"Yes, Rongying, mother did go too far the past two days. Please don't take it to heart." Jiang smiled, but the smile was a little stiff.
Xie Rongying raised her eyebrows: "Why did father and mother say these words? I have forgotten them long ago."
The Yongyi Marquis and his wife looked at Xie Rongying pretending to be ignorant even though they knew the truth, and their expressions began to become serious. It seemed that they had to make things clear.
"Rongying, let's be frank. Since you've married into the Qin family, you're now a member of the family." Marquis Yongyi's expression grew graver. "Since you already know about the Qin family's affairs, please help us through this difficult time."
Xie Rongying's eyebrows knitted together as she heard this. "The difficulty father was talking about is the money the Marquisate owes the imperial court?"
Marquis Yongyi straightened his back, somewhat hesitant to look directly at Xie Rongying.
"Since father has spoken, I, your daughter-in-law, should also express my opinion." Xie Rongying smiled lightly, her words clear: "Your daughter-in-law can't help with this matter, but your father can. However, more than one million taels of silver is not a small amount. Father can obtain this money through the Xie family bank, but the rules must be followed and signatures must be signed."
"Thank you, Rongying!" Jiang stood up immediately. "We, the elders, have come to you for help, and yet you still say such nonsense!"
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