Chapter 439 An Accidental Success
"Second Master, Jiaojiao is already very sad, so please say less." He felt sorry for her daughter, but did not dare to offend Zheng Lang, so she could only persuade her in a low voice.
"Sad? She's useless. What's wrong with her?" Zheng Lang was also angry. "She clearly told me that she could enter the palace and succeed. I was so happy for nothing, but in the end she is still a useless girl."
Zheng Jiaojiao suddenly stopped crying in He's arms, and suddenly raised her head with an angry look on her face, "Dad, how could you say that to me!"
Zheng Lang: "Why can't I tell you? Zheng Ci married into the Pei family. Pei Ji is a favorite of the new emperor and has been entrusted with important tasks. What about you?"
The parents finally recognized the third child and favored him. His daughter also married well, which made him more respected in the Zheng family.
He didn't say it, but he was always unwilling in his heart.
I thought Zheng Jiaojiao could become the emperor's favorite concubine and dominate them in the future, but I didn't expect...
He threw his sleeves in anger and said, "I'm too lazy to tell you."
Zheng Jiaojiao's eyes were red with anger. She became irritated at the mere mention of Zheng Ci. She was so tired of hearing the constant nagging. Why did Zheng Ci always have to put her down? Why?
Is Zheng Ci really that good? Zheng Jiaojiao wishes Zheng Ci would die at this moment.
Zheng Ci, who was far away in the house, was holding Hu Zi and coaxing him, when he suddenly sneezed, not too hard or too soft.
"What's wrong, Madam?" Wanxiang was very worried.
"I guess someone is talking about me behind my back." She smiled and put Hu Zi's tiger hat back on. "This kid has grown stronger."
Zheng Ci had a hard time holding the one-year-old Pei Jue.
He is white and plump. Although he is a short man, he is not light in weight.
"Young Master, you are in good health." Wanxiang said.
"I'm afraid he'll get fatter as he grows older. That won't look good. Not only will it be bad for his health, it'll also be bad for his appearance."
When it comes to her son's weight, Zheng Ci is genuinely worried.
Hu Zi loves to eat and can eat a lot, which is an advantage here, but if he remains like this when he is a few years older, it will be a disadvantage.
If you are too heavy, it will suppress your height and you will not grow taller.
Wanxiang laughed, "How many people hope their children grow taller, fatter, and stronger. But Madam doesn't like that."
Zheng Ci rubbed Hu Zi's face and said, "I'm not afraid of being strong, but Hu Zi is much fatter than Zheng Tang. He's also younger than Zheng Tang."
As they were talking, they saw Tian'er walk in.
"Madam, there's news from the Zheng family."
Zheng Ci smiled, "Is it news about Zheng Jiaojiao? After all, today is the day of the talent show."
Tian'er: "Yes, Madam is right. Zheng Jiaojiao entered the palace for the selection today."
Zheng Ci said calmly, "You lost the election."
Tian'er snickered, "Yes, I'll be crying and making a fuss at the Zheng family right now."
Zheng Ci: "I understand. Tell Grandmother not to worry. This powder will only last for a few hours. After that time, the powder will lose its effect. Even if an ordinary doctor comes, they won't be able to find it."
Tian'er: "Yes, Old Lady Zheng said it was all thanks to Madam. Zheng Jiaojiao's temper has been spoiled. If she really enters the palace, the Zheng family will be in danger."
Zheng Ci: "Grandma is old, and she still has to think about the Zheng family."
Tian'er seemed to be thinking, "I was wondering why Master Zhengguo wanted to take our Master to study everywhere. So that's how it is..."
There was something hidden in her words, so Zheng Ci asked, "What do you mean?"
"What I mean is that Duke Zheng seems to really want the master to inherit the Duke's Mansion. The eldest master is soft-hearted. The second master is selfish. Perhaps he has set his sights on our master."
Zheng Ci thought the same and sighed, "Actually, I don't want to cause so much trouble. If Dad stays in the Hanlin Academy for a few more years, he'll eventually make a name for himself. If he gets involved in the issue of Duke Zheng's succession, it will be troublesome again."
Tian'er thought so too.
Zheng Huai is a capable and talented person. He will be able to come to the fore sooner or later. Whether he inherits the Duke's Mansion is not so important.
When Zheng Huai got home in the evening, Zheng Ci had already delivered the news.
He also learned about Zheng Jiaojiao, the second wife of the Zheng family.
"Second brother's family is really a worry."
When mentioning the Second House, Qiao Xianglan became unhappy. "They have targeted Xiaoci many times. I don't know how I have wronged them."
Zheng Huai's eyes turned cold. "Don't worry. I did it out of consideration for my parents. Plus, they've already punished me, so I can't do anything. If they continue to reach out, I'll chop off the hands of anyone who does."
Hearing Zheng Huai say this, Qiao Xianglan was happy but also worried.
I'm glad that Zheng Huai is no longer the old Song San. He's filial and kind, always kind to his parents and brothers. But now I'm worried that Zheng Huai might be too cruel. It's scary to hear him wanting to kill or chop people up.
"Why are you looking at me?" Zheng Huai walked over and hugged Qiao Xianglan.
"I just feel in my heart that you are different."
"Is that good or bad?"
He was a little dazed.
"I can't say whether it's good or bad, I'm just afraid that you've changed..."
Zheng Huai smiled, revealing his white teeth. "Don't let your imagination run wild. I just don't want to let you and your son and daughter be bullied like before. But I'm still me."
After hearing this, Qiao Xianglan finally felt much better.
The next day.
"What did you say?" He was incredulous.
"I've had someone investigate. It must have been Zheng Ci who instigated my grandmother to attack me. I was wondering why I suddenly became allergic out of nowhere." Zheng Jiaojiao gritted her teeth.
She was lucky today. She was suspicious of her sudden strange illness, so she went out for a walk to find out what was going on.
Not long after I walked out, I heard the maid who was delivering the things muttering that the old lady asked Miss Zheng Ci to pick out the materials before giving them to the ladies. The two of them sat in the yard for a while and chatted for a long time before leaving.
Zheng Jiaojiao was not really stupid. She suddenly thought, why did her grandmother, who had never spoiled her before, agree so immediately when she snatched it from Zheng Qun on the day of selecting the materials?
Combined with what the servants said, she made a bold guess that it was probably a conspiracy between Zheng Ci and Old Lady Zheng.
Don’t say it, she really guessed it right.
He took a deep breath, "But why, you are good, isn't the Zheng family good too."
Zheng Jiaojiao angrily said, "They just don't want us to be well. Can't Mother see clearly? Zheng Ci has made an enemy of us. She's probably afraid that if I enter the palace and become an empress, I'll be favored by the Emperor and end up in trouble. And as for Grandmother, she's never liked me."
Her eyes turned red as she spoke, and she felt that her path to success had been cut short by these two people.
She was destined to be a noble concubine or a queen.
As a result, a great opportunity has now been missed.
"But, this shouldn't be the case. Maybe you are mistaken..." He was skeptical.
Old Lady Zheng was not partial to their second wife, but over the years, she had come to understand Old Lady Zheng's temper a little bit, and she was definitely not someone who would take action just because of personal preference.
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