Aunt Liu blushed, stung by the old lady's words. She recalled what Consort Liu had said, and how her family had said the same thing when she went back to her maiden home for help.
Taking a step back opens up a whole new world. As long as Mu Xue can become the Crown Princess, what does it matter if someone else becomes her mother?
As long as Mu Xue secures her position, the position of the matriarch of the Qian family will eventually be hers.
After hesitating for a long time, she mustered up her courage and spoke: "Mother, my husband knows about the Crown Prince's situation. Today, in front of everyone, I will speak frankly. What you said earlier is correct. A concubine's daughter cannot marry the Crown Prince. Therefore, I beg you, Mother, to allow Muxue to be adopted by my sister."
Upon hearing this, even Qian Youxue nearly dropped her jaw. It was unbelievable that the usually arrogant and domineering Aunt Liu would resort to selling her daughter for personal gain.
However, someone like Aunt Liu, who seems shrewd but often does foolish things, would never have thought of such a shameless method; she most likely consulted that person in the palace. It would be inexplicable if she were not intelligent to thrive in the palace without having children.
The old lady hesitated at the request, never expecting that Madam Liu would come up with such a terrible idea, which was currently the only way to change Mu Xue's status. Without such a status, the Crown Prince would never be able to get past the Empress.
"Madam, I beg you, if Muxue becomes the Crown Princess, it will bring honor to the Qian family." Seeing the hesitation, Aunt Liu stepped forward, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed.
The old lady waved her hand irritably: "You have to talk to Madam Su about this. If she agrees, I have no objections. Now you may all leave!"
After speaking, Granny Chen stepped forward, carried the old lady on her back, and glanced at Qian Youxue before leaving.
Qian Youxue held back her laughter and told Aunt Liu to go find her mother. The two of them were naturally at odds, and her mother would only agree if the sun rose in the west.
As soon as the old lady left, Aunt Lan couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Snap!
Aunt Liu stepped forward and slapped Aunt Lan across the face, leaving a five-finger mark on Aunt Lan's face.
"You...you dare hit me? I'll tell the master!" Aunt Lan touched her burning face and waved the silk handkerchief in her hand.
In the past, she would have hesitated, but now that Su Shi had emerged, Liu Shi was nothing but a fart, and she was no longer afraid of this paper tiger. This slap solidified her resolve to align herself with Su Shi.
"You vixen, how dare you mention the master! I'll beat you to death!" Aunt Liu said, swinging her fist at Aunt Lan again.
The scene suddenly became chaotic. Qian Youxue had no interest in watching this good show. If she was to get married in three days, she would have to make proper arrangements for Bowen's illness to prevent her mother from overthinking things.
Before they even stepped out the door, Zhu'er led several old women inside and carried the betrothal gifts out. Qian Yuexue watched, her heart itching with desire, clutching her handkerchief tightly, wishing she could snatch them away.
Aunt Liu and Aunt Lan got into a tug-of-war. Seeing that she was losing, Aunt Liu shouted at the top of her lungs, "Meng Hong, what are you still standing there for? Aren't you going to come and help?"
Aunt Meng almost forgot her own name. She was stunned for a moment, and after regaining her senses, she stepped forward and pulled away the fierce Aunt Lan. Aunt Lan's eyes turned red with anger, and she slapped Aunt Meng across the face.
"Useless!" Qian Yuexue couldn't help but spit out two words, and unable to stand it any longer, she rushed forward and slapped Aunt Lan twice across the face.
"You're such a good-for-nothing, not even as good as Yuexue. Well done! I'll give you something nice later." Aunt Liu was in a much better mood when she saw Aunt Lan's disheveled appearance.
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