Chapter 119: The Past of the Two Dukes
Su Qianqian seemed unaware and continued watching the singing and dancing. She had never had the chance to appreciate such an authentic ancient performance before.
Mrs. Qin was smiling and in a very good mood. She whispered comments to her daughters-in-law from time to time, and also quietly told Su Qianqian not to eat the steamed meat in lotus leaves because it was too unpalatable.
[The princess exposed her legs in public, so she has no chance of entering the harem. My lady, your peanuts are like shotgun blasts, which directly shot to death the life plan of the Princess of Liang. 】
The system felt quite sympathetic towards the beautiful princess.
[I didn't mean to do that. I wasted a handful of peanuts, which are very expensive! 】Su Qianqian complained.
[What should be stopped has been stopped, and what should be accomplished has also been accomplished. I wonder if Prince Ning will change his strategy. 】The system seemed to be thinking about something.
[Be patient and take it slow, the important thing is to eat the melon.] 】Su Qianqian looked calm and composed.
[Duke Zhou and Duke Xuan, who are rarely seen on weekdays, are here. Do you want to try some of their melons? 】
System solicitation of opinions.
[Is there any need to ask?] The rarer something is, the more we should cherish the opportunity! 】
Su Qianqian is considering giving the system a low score in the year-end evaluation because of her lack of positive attitude towards work.
The prince of Duke Xuan beside him pricked up his ears, his skin just peeled off and slightly showing. He thought that being able to eat his father's melon was not in vain.
[Duke Xuan Zhu Guanlin's aunt is Concubine Dowager De Zhao. Although she had no children, she was highly respected by the late emperor, who promoted the title of her family. After Duke Xuan inherited the title, his family was left with nothing but an empty shell and had to maintain the reputation of the Duke's Mansion.
When Duke Xuan was the crown prince, he was originally very hardworking and, like Duke Xu, Duke Zhou, Marquis Jinyang and the old Marquis Wuning, he was highly valued by the emperor due to his intelligence and talent. That's why he married Princess Huazhang. Ten years ago, he escorted food and supplies for the old Marquis Wuning, so he could be considered a meritorious minister.
But for some unknown reason, he suddenly became lazy and indulged in women, so much so that the emperor despised him and gave him only a sinecure. The Duke Xuan's Mansion then became a joke among the powerful and wealthy families.
Duke Xuan was an old friend of your father and he arranged a marriage between his son and your sister early on. Your sister married into the Duke's Mansion during the period of mourning. Due to his capable management of the household, the Duke's Mansion was able to barely survive. Duke Xuan usually did not go out and spent all day hanging out with his concubines.
However, although Duke Xuan has several concubines, his descendants are not that numerous. It is said that Duke Xuan is a ruthless person, but in fact he is just a cover, and is not as lustful for women as he appears to be. Those concubines have to pretend to be well fed and well-dressed, which is very pitiful! 】
When the system said this, Su Qianqian and the Qin family quietly turned their heads to look at Duke Xuan. He had a handsome and elegant appearance. Zhu Min looked about 80% like him, but he did not have Duke Xuan's calm demeanor.
Zhu Min looked straight ahead, he was simply terrified in his heart, could it be that his cousin was some kind of monster? She knew things that even he didn't know!
He will definitely mend his ways in the future and never dare to provoke them sisters again. Su Qianqian knows everything that happens to others, which is much more useful than those secret guards and spies!
[It turns out that Duke Xuan is also a character who plays the role of a pig and eats the tiger. There is indeed no shortage of acting talents in this hall. 】
As Su Qianqian spoke, her eyes fell on Prince Mu who was slouching across from her. At this time, the whole family sitting at the seats of Duke Xu and the eldest princess were paying vague attention to the people from the Wuning Marquis' Mansion.
[Duke Zhou Ji Zhongliu was once a good friend of the old Marquis Wuning. Nine years ago, when the Marquis's mansion was besieged on all sides, Duke Zhou hid away, claiming to be ill and ignored everything. However, he did not cancel the engagement between the Marquis and his daughter Ji Bingwen.
Until you fell into the water and were rescued by the Marquis, Ji Bingwen asked Duke Zhou to agree to cancel the engagement for the Marquis's sake. Since then, the Marquis' Mansion and Duke Zhou's Mansion have had no contact again. However, the people in the Wuning Marquis' Mansion felt guilty about the Ji family.
Duke Zhou, like Duke Xuan, has lived a secluded life in recent years, but he is not interested in women and has few children. The only thing he likes is collecting rare stones. He sits in the yard where he hides the stones all day long. 】
Upon hearing this, Madam Qin and Mrs. Du looked at each other and sighed softly.
[A few days ago, Duke Zhou got a piece of meat stone. The color was so clear and layered that it looked like a real piece of meat. He couldn't let it go and held it in his arms all day long, which attracted a small dog he raised to follow him around every day.
Yesterday, Ji Bingwen and her husband returned home. Her husband Lu Min went to the yard where his father-in-law hid the stones to admire them. Duke Zhou happened to go to the bathroom, and Lu Min picked up the meat stone to take a closer look, but the puppy pounced on him and bit him hard.
The guards did not dare to hit Duke Zhou's pet and could only try their best to pull it apart. However, the puppy was extremely ferocious and did not let go until Lu Min put down the meat stone. It then grunted and guarded the meat stone while waiting for Duke Zhou.
Lu Min's legs were bitten and his pants were torn into pieces, so he did not attend the palace banquet today. 】
Su Qianqian heard the system gossip about Ji Bingwen and her husband, then she looked at the eldest princess opposite. Behind her sat her daughter Lu Fengyi and three daughters-in-law. The second daughter-in-law Ji Bingwen was looking at Su Qianqian with a very complicated look.
[So that’s how it is. There is actually a big melon here, and it’s related to you! 】The system exclaimed.
[What big news is related to me?] 】Su Qianqian became more energetic.
[Just tell me why Su Miaomiao was determined to kill you. It turns out that she let Gu Wu poison you. The real person behind the scenes was Ji Bingwen. It was she who instructed Su Miaomiao to get rid of you. It was also she who had someone pass the news about Gu Wu to Zhang. She promised to help Su Miaomiao become the new wife of Marquis Wuning! 】
The system's words were shocking.
[No wonder she was so surprised when she saw me, she thought I must have died from vomiting blood. Even if I wasn't dead, I shouldn't have appeared at the palace banquet and disappointed her! 】
The system and Su Qianqian were eating melons and chatting enthusiastically. There was a lot of dancing and music in the hall, and they didn't notice that Su Xinxin, who was closer to them, pursed her lips.
Qin Hanzhang rubbed the scar at the corner of his eye with his fingers, and his eyes seemed to slide across Ji Bingwen's face inadvertently, his eyes were already cold.
Zhu Min: Ji Bingwen, you are done. You will be the next one to be struck by lightning!
[But Ji Bingwen has no grudge against you, why are you doing this? Even if she feels regretful because she is the Marquis's ex-fiancée, and now she sees the Marquis being so popular, it is impossible to change the status quo. Let me see why...】
The system muttered quietly.
[Wow, that’s how it is!] That makes sense! The life of the second young lady of the Duke's Mansion is simply a living hell, but it is all her own fault. However, she holds a grudge against you, thinking that you have taken the position that should have been hers and robbed her of her happiness! 】
The system said in a fuss.
How could the second young lady of Duke Xu's mansion and the eldest princess' daughter-in-law be in hell on earth? Don't exaggerate! 】
Su Qianqian found it unbelievable. Looking at Ji Bingwen wearing gorgeous clothes and having her hair covered with pearls and jade, how could she look like she was living a hard life?
[My lady, don't be fooled by her appearance. Lu Min is actually a control freak. Ji Bingwen's every move must conform to his wishes, otherwise she will be cruelly abused by Lu Min. Those punishments made Ji Bingwen dare not disobey again after experiencing them once. She bowed her head and obeyed Lu Min at will. Tsk tsk tsk...]
[Is Lu Min a pervert?] I can’t tell. Apart from his sharp eyes, he looks quite gentle... scum! 】
Su Qianqian once again refreshed her understanding of the ancients.
[Do you know what he will do to Ji Bingwen? 】The system asked grimly.
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