Your indulgence is unkind, yet you later demand that I take responsibility.
Miss Cui was naive and didn't know what you two elders were thinking. She agreed without thinking and ended up falling into the water by mistake.
She is, after all, an unmarried woman, and I, the Marquis, have had contact with her; I should indeed take responsibility.
But your Cui family indulged me first, and although Miss Cui was unintentional, she almost harmed my son. It is truly difficult for me to accept that you want me to marry her.
Therefore, the most I can do is take her as a concubine. If the Cui family is willing, the bridal sedan chair from the Marquis's residence will arrive tomorrow.
The old lady leaned angrily against the barbarian servant. The Marquis of Zhongyong's words were tantamount to admitting that she was the one who did all this, and that she even wanted to keep Cui Yihuan. "Xie Bang, I am your mother..."
How could you do this to your mother?
Marquis Zhongyong interrupted her, "Mother, there's no point in saying more. Admitting mistakes and correcting them is the principle you taught your son. Do you want to explain it to your son in detail here now?"
The old lady used to think Xie Bang was straightforward and easy to manipulate, but now she hates his personality so much that she simply pretends to be unconscious and remains silent.
Those who hadn't left yet were stunned by what they heard.
The Marquis of Zhongyong just looked like he wanted to devour Cui Yihuan, but now he's saying she was naively deceived and wants to take her as a concubine.
Although it was somewhat humiliating for the eldest daughter of the Minister of Rites to become a concubine.
But Cui Yihuan is old, and the other party is the Marquis of Zhongyong, so this can't be considered a grievance.
It should be noted that neither of the two generations of Marquis Zhongyong had taken concubines, and Lady Liu was ill. Cui Yihuan was the only one to serve Marquis Zhongyong after entering the household. If she was lucky enough to conceive a child, there was a possibility that she would be promoted to a secondary wife.
Madam Cui thought so too, and agreed.
Even being a concubine is better than not being able to enter the Marquis's mansion.
But when she gets back, she will definitely teach Cui Yihuan proper manners, so that after she enters the Marquis's mansion, she will prioritize her maternal family in everything, and whisper sweet nothings in the ear of the Marquis of Zhongyong, so that he will take good care of the Cui family.
Just as he was thinking this, the Marquis of Zhongyong's words came crashing down again, "Since you have agreed, from this moment on, she is a member of my Marquis's household."
I hope Madam Cui will take good care of her and not let her suffer any injustice.
He then pointed to an old woman from the Marquis's residence and asked her to accompany Cui Yihuan back to the Cui family.
Madam Cui was extremely frustrated, but she had no choice but to endure it.
Ye Zhen stepped forward at the opportune moment, inviting everyone to have their meal, and then said to Chaolu beside him, "Take Aunt Cui to my courtyard to change her clothes."
She quickly changed her tune, designating Cui Yihuan as a member of the Marquis's household.
Cui Yihuan then knew that she and Zhongyong Hou were on the same side, and that Zhongyong Hou had just praised Xie Tingzhou in public in order to clear Xie Tingzhou's previously tarnished reputation.
"From this perspective, Xie Bang's father isn't so bad after all."
Cui Yihuan thought to herself.
Upon receiving the order, Chaolu went to Cui Yihuan's side and helped her up.
She was short and had been standing behind Ye Zhen until she stepped forward, revealing her entire face.
Han Zijin, who was about to leave with Xie Tingzhou, saw her face clearly and dropped his folding fan with a snap. "Ninth Sister."
Chao Lu suddenly looked up and asked him, "How does this nobleman know my mother's name?"
But a suspicion was already forming in my mind.
Han Zijin strode forward, "Is your mother's surname Wu?"
Chaolu nodded. "Does Your Excellency know my mother?"
Han Zijin's eyes reddened.
More than just acquaintances.
I've been longing for you day and night!
I'm so worried!
Just as he was about to ask Chaolu another question, Xie Tingzhou put his arm around his shoulder and said, "Brother Han, let's have our meal first. Aunt Cui also needs to change her clothes. We can talk about it later."
Han Zijin thought of something and quickly composed himself. "Alright, I must have a good taste of the Marquis's banquet."
Yu Guang couldn't help but glance at Chao Lu, his hand trembling slightly beneath his sleeve.
Chao Lu looked at Ye Zhen.
Ye Zhen nodded slightly to her.
After discovering that Han Zijin's experiences matched those of Chaolu's father, she began to pay attention to Han Zijin's affairs.
Xie Tingzhou noticed her actions, and Ye Zhen didn't hide it from him.
Xie Tingzhou shared her opinion, believing that Han Zijin was Chaolu's father.
At today's banquet, Xie Tingzhou made an appearance and then used the excuse of going out on business to leave the mansion. On the way, he happened to meet Han Zijin and found a pretext to bring him into the mansion.
I didn't tell Chaolu in advance, partly because I was afraid Han Zijin wasn't right and would disappoint the little girl for no reason.
Secondly, Xie Tingzhou discovered that Han Zijin had been secretly searching for his wife and children in the countryside all these years, which showed that he had not abandoned his wife and children.
However, they have not been able to find anyone for many years, which suggests that someone might be causing trouble.
He thought that after confirming their relationship, he would find out the reasons behind it before telling Chaolu, so that the child would be on guard.
Following Chaolu's gaze, Han Zijin noticed Ye Zhen and asked Xie Tingzhou in a low voice, "Is that child the young mistress's maid?"
"Yes and no. Hearing that life was difficult, Ye Zhen kindly brought her into the manor, but only signed a short-term contract..."
While Xie Tingzhou was subtly praising Ye Zhen, the meticulously dressed Liu was informed by a servant, "Madam, the Marquis has arrived."
Upon hearing this, Lady Liu was overjoyed and hurriedly urged the servants to leave, while she personally lit the aphrodisiac incense in the incense burner.
Then he lay back down on the bed and pretended to be asleep.
"Mianmian, what's wrong?"
A man's voice rang in her ears, and Liu opened her eyes to find it was Fu Jiang.
She was startled. "How could it be you?"
Fu Jiang was somewhat displeased. "I came to see you after learning you weren't feeling well, and you're not even welcoming me?"
But what he really wanted to see when he infiltrated was Xie Tingzhou's death and the tragic end of the Marquis of Zhongyong's lineage.
"no……"
Liu wanted to explain, but didn't know how.
She couldn't possibly tell her beloved that she was lying there to seduce the Marquis of Zhongyong.
But soon she found that she couldn't explain it either; overwhelmed by the heat, she quickly lost her reason.
Fu Jiang also felt his heart flutter, and the two quickly embraced...
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