Splendid Abandoned Wife

Chapter 118 No wonder

Mrs. Lin brought news that Qiu Yiran, the prince of Qingyuan Hou, was engaged to Xu Yuanniang, the eldest daughter of the wealthy businessman Xu family, and the wedding was scheduled for the end of the year.

"The Qiu family is just an empty shell. There is an old lady in the family temple who colluded with bandits," Mrs. Lin sneered, "If you ask me, the Xu family just exchanged dowry for a royal title. I heard that Xu Yuanniang It’s such a pity that he’s still very capable.”

"That's not necessarily true," Zhiruo said with a smile, "Everyone gets what he needs. Money can't buy a royal title. With the title of marquis, he still has advantages over others in many aspects. Ruona Xu Yuanniang is indeed a capable person. Yes, with money and ability, plus the convenience of an official that I didn't have before, maybe I can really accomplish a lot of things." And Qiu Yiran is not a useless playboy.

Mrs. Lin was a very perceptive person, so she immediately thought of what Zhiruo thought of and frowned slightly.Because of some old things, Magistrate Lin has always looked down upon Qingyuan Houfu. This time, it can be said that she stepped on Qingyuanhoufu and completely offended Qingyuanhoufu. From the bottom of her heart, she did not want the Qiu family to revival.

A cold smile flashed in Zhiruo's eyes with his head half lowered. In his previous life, Qiu Yiran demoted his wife to a concubine and married her first wife, the second daughter of the Cheng family of Jiannan Marquis Mansion.Compared with the Cheng family, the Xu family's help to Qiu Yiran is not even a little bit worse, right?It seems that the Qiu family is really short of money now.capable?No matter how capable a woman is, most of her energy will be dragged down by the inconvenient wife of the Qiu family, the old lady who cannot be content even in the temple, and the lofty aunt Ruxiu.

At this time, Qiu Yiran was looking through Xu Yuanniang's portrait and the dowry list sent by the Xu family.Since Mrs. Hou was the head of the family, the Xu family was unambiguous and readily increased Xu Yuanniang's dowry to 5 taels. In addition, they also promised to give their son-in-law Qiu Yiran 2 taels in silver notes as a reserve fund to support his entry into Beijing.

Judging from the portrait, Xu Yuanniang is indeed a beauty, but she looks a bit fierce, not the graceful and elegant type that Qiu Yiran likes.But with the current situation of the Qiu family, he really doesn't have the capital to be picky.If he hadn't been the youngest marquis in Daying, and he was also handsome and handsome, the Xu family might not have been willing to spend so much money as a dowry for their daughter.

Qiu Yiran became more and more irritable. Ruqiu told her two days ago that Yin Zhiruo's dowry included at least 30 taels in silver notes, which she estimated.When Yin Zhiruo went out, Princess Qianxin gave her a dowry box, and she didn't know how many treasures and banknotes were contained in it.Unfortunately, the locked dowry box was kept by Ruchun. Starting that night at Meizhuang, Yin Zhiruo started to be wary of her again, so she never had the chance to go to the basement to see all the dowry, including the dowry box.

Why?Why did God treat him like this?Qiu Yiran slapped his palm on the table, grimacing in pain, which also made him wake up from his regret.

Grandma is right. Now that Prince Youjing is protecting the Yin Zhiruo siblings, they can't do anything to her. Just look at the current situation of the Yin family's second and third bedrooms and their Qingyuan Hou Mansion. It's better to cheer up first. Let’s talk about the Qiu family.Xu Yuanniang had a lot of dowry, and I heard she was good at managing business.When the time comes, he will spend some money. If he can climb up to the crown prince, he will have the opportunity to go to the capital to work for the crown prince. With his ability, he will be able to make his mark sooner or later.

What Qiu Yiran didn't expect was that Mrs. Qiu Tai actually had connections in Beijing. A young man gave her a handkerchief and wrote a letter. He also said that he would come to visit when he passed by Luo City from his home in Beijing.Of the three sons of Mrs. Ding, one is the Minister of the Ministry of War, one is a fifth-rank magistrate, and the other is an errand beside the prince. They are all very promising.

Inexplicably, Qiu Yiran felt that Mrs. Ding's sudden visit to her grandmother must not be just to reminisce with her or help them get in touch with the prince. She would not go to the Three Treasures Palace for anything. People who have not been in contact with for 20 years are the closest to the Qiu family. When he came to his door when he was so "down", he couldn't help but think too much.However, what is there in the current Qingyuan Hou Mansion that is worthy of the Ding family’s calculations?

Suddenly, Qiu Yiran was excited. He thought about what his grandmother said. The woman who delivered the letter also asked her sister Qiu Yanran if she was already engaged or if she was interested in someone else.

Could it be that he has fallen in love with Qiu Yanran?No way?Qiu Yiran shook his head instinctively. Although Qiu Yanran was his biological sister, the Qingyuan Marquis, but... he still knew a lot about Qingyuan Marquis's house, himself, and Qiu Yanran's current reputation. What is the purpose of marrying the Qiu family?
Qiu Yiran was in a daze when Ruxiu came in with a cup of chicken soup: "Sir, this wolfberry, red date and black-bone chicken soup has been simmered on low heat for two hours. Please try it."

Qiu Yiran took the chicken soup and saw that her belly was already very big, but other parts of her body except her belly were still slim and beautiful. Ruxiu smiled and said, "Just let the maid do these things. Why bother doing it yourself?" Ruxiu is worthy of being the maid of everyone. , his knowledge and ability are not weak, his mind is smart and strategic, and he is gentle.Since the two of them had a long talk to untie their knots, Qiu Yiran has come to see Ruxiu's infatuation for him more and more, and was even more moved that she stood firmly by his side to take care of him during the most difficult time of Qingyuan Hou Mansion a while ago. , comfort him, and help him make suggestions together.Not only that, but Mrs. Tai also liked Ruxiu more and more, and asked Ruxiu to help her take care of her husband.

Ruxiu smiled shyly: "I like to take care of you and do all these things for you with my own hands. My wife also said that I work hard every day for the Marquis Mansion and I am the backbone of the Qiu family. I want my concubine to serve you well." By the way, when the concubine came in, I saw my father frowning, but what's the problem? Did the Xu family regret it? Did they refuse to give the 2 taels? Or did they tamper with the dowry. "

"No," Qiu Yiran said after finishing the hot and cold chicken soup in one gulp, "Look, this dowry list is basically based on our requirements. It is very practical and there is nothing fancy or useless. Then 2 We've agreed on ten thousand taels of silver and it will be in place soon." Many of the Qiu family's advantages and requirements listed during the negotiations with the Xu family were Ruxiu's idea, including the support fund of 2 taels. .Ruxiu said that the Xu family has money and the Qiu family has a title. Only when the Xu family provides money to help Qiu Yiran gain more power can the Xu family borrow more power and get more glory.On the contrary, even if the Xu family has money, they can't buy a royal title, a title, or power, right?As Ruxiu expected, the Xu family finally agreed.This also made Qiu Yiran even more impressed by Ruxiu's intelligence. Ruxiu was right. Although the Pingxihou Mansion would be of some help to the Qiu family, the Pingxihou Mansion was stronger than the Qingyuan Houfu and would always suppress the Qingyuan Houfu. .Moreover, the life experience of the second girl is also a Achilles' heel. In the future, if the Qingyuan Hou Mansion is revived, and the head of the house has a mother who was born as a peasant, wouldn't she be in vain to make the Hou Mansion inferior?However, with the support of Pingxi Houfu, it will be difficult for the Qiu family to do anything to the two girls.

Ruxiu also said: "Daughter Xiao Mu, you will know just by looking at Yin Zhiruo. She was so ignorant before. After the incident, the blood of Princess Qianxin flowing in her body immediately showed its power, and her behavior became more and more like her. My dear mother, Princess Qianxin.”

Qiu Yiran shuddered at that time. He didn't need a pure and honest wife, he still had someone to back him up.It's already miserable for the Qiu family to have a mistress as stupid as his mother, but they can't have another one who will be a hindrance.

It is better to marry a girl from the Xu family. The Xu family is a wealthy businessman. Even if he becomes an imperial merchant in the future, he will not have the power to control the Qiu family. Not all wealthy businessmen can be like Luo Dayou, the richest man in Da Ying.Of course, the daughter of the Luo family would also look down upon their declining Qingyuan Marquis Mansion.

I heard that Xu Yuanniang was a capable and generous person, because the Xu family had long wanted to cling to the powerful, and they had carefully trained their eldest daughter Xu Yuanniang since she was a child, and even paid a lot of money to hire a tutoring mother from the capital.

Qiu Yiran put away Xu Yuanniang's portrait and dowry list, patted Ruxiu's little face, and said with a smile: "You have become my military adviser now. The affairs of the Xu family have been decided. Of the 2 taels of silver, first use [-] as a betrothal gift, and you can help grandma organize it together. Grandma is old, and I don't want her to worry too much." Now Ruxiuben helps manage some of the affairs of the mansion, which is appropriate.

"Yes," Ruxiu responded obediently, "My wife is very kind to me, and I can't bear to see her working too hard."

"Well, no wonder grandma loves you," Qiu Yiran nodded with satisfaction, "By the way, you also take Yan'er to learn how to be a housekeeper and a female celebrity." That sister really can't do anything well, and she doesn't accept a wife. Concubine, just being beautiful is not enough.

Ruxiu frowned slightly, but quickly covered it up: "As long as the eldest lady doesn't dislike it, I am willing, but... Master, could it be that this is why you looked worried just now? The eldest lady looks at it It doesn’t matter if she doesn’t become a concubine. When Madam comes in, it’s still too late to ask Madam to teach her. I heard that Madam’s mother is famous in Beijing for her education.”

"That's not the case, but it is somewhat related." Qiu Yiran shook his head, and after thinking about it, he told Ruxiu about the arrival of the old lady of the Ding family, including what the mother-in-law said in the letter, "Do you think I made a mistake? No? I'm not belittling myself. In fact, too many things have happened to the Qiu family in the past six months. If the Ding family had been worried about getting married a year ago, I might not have looked down upon them." A year ago, the Yin family was still in full swing. Yin Zhiruo She is also planning to marry in with a generous dowry.

"Ding family?" Ruxiu frowned and thought for a while, then exclaimed, "Ding family, Minister of War?"

Qiu Yiran was stunned: "Do you know the Ding family?" Although Ruxiu has been in the capital for more than ten years, the maids around girls from wealthy families are also kept in the inner courtyard of the boudoir all year round. How do you know the officials outside?Unless the girl had heard about the marriage proposal from her elders, she should have known that she would have made a marriage arrangement with him long ago.

Ruxiu nodded and said, "Well, I accidentally overheard some women talking about it. It seemed that the grandson of the Ding family fell ill and had a high fever, which damaged his brain and turned him into an idiot. The sixteen or seventeen-year-old man was drooling all day long. Yes. The maid serving beside Chi'er happens to be the distant niece of a woman in Yin Zhiruo's yard."

　There is one more tonight.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)