Chapter 13 Then Be My Stepsister and Let Him Call You "Godmother"
Murong Qing seemed to be hesitant about what to say.
"Mother, I..."
Seeing her like this, Jiang Wanning knew that she had not made up her mind yet.
"Well, divorce is no small matter. I have to think it through carefully... to avoid regrets later and a wasted effort."
After all, she was too hasty.
If it was like in the original book, where the couple broke up and then got back together, it would be the end of her life.
Seeing Jiang Wanning's serious expression, Murong Qing could tell that her mother-in-law was thinking about her, and she couldn't help but lower her eyelids for fear of making her unhappy.
"Mother, have I disappointed you? Yu Tang treated me like that, yet I still can't bear to give up my status as the Crown Prince's Consort. I... am too spineless."
Hearing this.
Jiang Wanning knew that she had misunderstood what he meant and couldn't help but say.
"What are you talking about? It's human nature to covet wealth and glory. You can't say that about yourself... If you say that, I'm reluctant to give up my position as the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion. Don't I have any backbone?"
Murong Qing couldn't help but laugh at her.
"Mother, that's not what I meant..."
"I know you're worried that it will be hard to raise your child after the divorce."
How could Jiang Wanning not understand her concerns?
Women in this dynasty always followed the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, and regarded their husbands as their heaven after marriage.
Although divorce is not uncommon, it is extremely rare.
In addition, women who divorced were usually forced to leave the house empty-handed. Although the Marquis's Mansion would not deduct Murong Qing's dowry, her dowry was not much to begin with. It would undoubtedly be very difficult for her to support herself and her unborn child.
However, from what Murong Qing said just now, it seems that he is not completely without the idea of divorce.
Jiang Wanning decided to brainwash her again.
"With me here, you don't have to worry about not being able to raise a child. After all, the one in your belly is my precious granddaughter. How can I let her suffer outside?
How about this, I'll ask someone to look for a few houses in the next two days. You can pick one you like and I'll buy it for you!
After you and Yutang are divorced, I will assign you some maids, servants, and guards, and you can live there peacefully."
Murong Qing was slightly surprised when he heard this.
I probably didn't expect that my mother-in-law would be so thoughtful about me.
She couldn't help but ask cautiously.
"Buy me a house? Mother, are you serious about that?"
Seeing that Murong Qing was wavering.
Jiang Wanning curled his lips slightly, patted the back of her hand, and continued to strike while the iron was hot.
"You are my daughter-in-law and you saved my life, shouldn't I be nice to you?
Besides, the Marquis’ Mansion doesn’t lack the money!
By the way, don’t you like to tinker with herbs on a daily basis?
If you are not afraid of being in the spotlight, I will buy you a shop along the street. You can open a pharmacy or a clinic, whatever you want.
In short, you don't have to worry about money.
You just do what you want to do, if you lose, it's mine, if you make money, you give me some, isn't that wonderful?"
Jiang Wanning remembered.
In the original book, Murong Qing was interested in studying medicine and always wanted to open a clinic to treat illnesses and save lives, but he was delayed by love affairs and was unable to open the clinic in the end.
If she could get what she wanted in this life, it would be another kind of perfection.
Sure enough, I heard Jiang Wanning describe it this way.
Murong Qing's originally dim eyes seemed to light up little by little, and he couldn't help but yearn for it.
When she was a child, she often heard her mother mention that her grandfather had extraordinary medical skills and had saved countless patients throughout his life. He was often revered as a living Buddha by the people in the disaster area.
Although she had never met her grandfather, she had loved reading the medical books and notes left by her grandfather since she was a child. In the small inner courtyard of the back house, she followed her grandfather's medical practice all over the world and glimpsed the vastness of the world.
If possible, she also wanted to travel all over the mountains and rivers like her grandfather, healing the world and saving lives.
But since she got married, she has completely given up this idea.
She didn't even dare to mention it in front of Shen Yutang, for fear that he would think she was restless and unfaithful to her husband.
Thinking this way...
Murong Qing's desire for divorce became stronger and stronger.
She looked at Jiang Wanning with burning eyes, and it seemed that even her dying heart was gradually heating up.
"Mother, can I really... open a clinic outside? But once Yu Tang and I divorce, I will no longer have any connection with the Marquisate. How can I use the Marquisate's money?"
Jiang Wanning didn't take it seriously and said comfortingly.
"So what? If you don't want to be my daughter-in-law, you can be my adopted daughter... or even my adopted sister! When Yu Tang sees you, he'll have to call you 'godmother', haha! That scene... just thinking about it makes me happy!"
Murong Qing: “???”
Aunt Lin: “???”
Meeting the two people's surprised gazes, Jiang Wanning quickly stopped laughing.
He coughed quickly to cover it up.
"Ahem, no... I just slipped up."
…
For two consecutive days.
Jiang Wanning finally persuaded Murong Qing, but Shen Yutang disappeared.
Maybe it was because Murong Qing kicked him out of the house that day, which hurt his self-esteem and face, so he was holding a grudge in his heart.
He has been staying outside for the past two days and has not even returned to the Marquis' Mansion.
With such a magnanimity, he always said that Murong Qing was narrow-minded and intolerant. I don't know where he got the nerve to say that.
Over there, seeing that Shen Yutang was not at home, Murong Yan'er had been lying on the bed, looking so sick that it seemed as if she was only breathing her last.
It would be difficult for Jiang Wanning to chase the person away.
She didn't want the mother and daughter to stay in the Marquis's Mansion and eat and drink for free.
She is naturally willing to spend any amount of money on the person she likes.
But for those annoying people, if they eat one more of her peanuts, she would want to beat them out with a broom!
Jiang Wanning has never had much patience. After waiting for a long time but Shen Yutang didn't come back, he simply called the housekeeper Sun and gave him some instructions.
"Why hasn't the prince returned home? How can a married man not come home at night? Go and bring him back to me now!"
Butler Sun looked embarrassed.
"Madam, this... you are well aware of the prince's temper. I'm afraid this old servant can't persuade him."
"Then bring a few more servants. No matter what method you use, whether it's knocking him out or knocking him unconscious, just tie him up and bring him back! If you can't even do this little thing, then I can only consider changing the butler!"
"I'll go right away!"
Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Butler Sun agreed and quickly retreated.
Not long after, he brought Shen Yutang back with a group of servants.
It can be said to be extremely fast.
…
It's time for dinner.
As soon as Murong Yan'er heard the news that Shen Yutang had returned home, her illness was cured immediately and she was able to get out of bed by herself.
The first kick.
Jiang Wanning then took Murong Qing's hand and sat down in the dining room.
The next step, Shen Yutang walked in from outside, supporting Murong Yan'er.
Seeing the smile on Murong Qing's face disappear suddenly, Jiang Wanning knew that she was unhappy, so he gave a look to Nanny Lin.
Nanny Lin immediately understood and deliberately raised her voice.
"Madam, there have been a lot of bad rumors circulating in the mansion recently. Even people outside are speaking up for the Crown Prince's Consort..."
"oh?"
Jiang Wanning immediately revealed an unhappy expression and asked, "Tell me, what are people talking about outside?"
Nanny Lin said.
"Everyone's saying it, and anyone with a discerning eye can see it... Chun Tao is just a little maid, how could she cause such a big stir in the Marquis's mansion? Since she's Miss Murong's personal maid, she must have been under her master's orders."
Jiang Wanning suddenly became furious and slammed the table.
I'm so disappointed in you.
"Yes, everyone else can see it, but my blind son can't see it... Tell me, should I find a doctor to treat his eyes?"
The conversation between the two happened to fall into the ears of Shen Yutang and Murong Yan'er.
Murong Yan'er's face stiffened slightly, and she stopped in mid-air just as she was about to step into the door. For a moment, she didn't know whether to go in or leave.
Shen Yutang was scolded as soon as he arrived, and his face was obviously not looking good.
But it’s not easy to just turn around and leave.
I could only grumble in dissatisfaction.
"Mother, what happened that day has been investigated very clearly. It was all Chuntao's fault. Why are you dragging Yan'er into this for no reason? I don't understand why you have such a big prejudice against Yan'er."
Jiang Wanning just couldn't stand his double standards.
Directly retorted.
"You can be prejudiced against Qingqing, so why can't I be prejudiced against Yan'er?"
"The child didn't..."
Shen Yutang flatly denied it and even tried to be stubborn.
Jiang Wanning glanced at his hand on Murong Yan'er's waist, a hint of sarcasm appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said mockingly.
"Why are you holding Yan'er? If others saw this... if they didn't know, they might think Yan'er was the one who was pregnant!"
There's really no sense of boundaries at all.
Just go ahead and seek death, little bastard. Later, Qingqing will throw the divorce agreement in his face and see if he can keep his stubborn mouth!
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