My younger sister insisted on marrying me and made me the Marquis' wife.

Chapter 284: The First Prince

Qin Yuan just laughed.

Gu Jinghui didn't know why she was laughing, so he laughed too.

Qin Yuan said, "My Lord has been my father's companion for several years. It should be easy for him to cope with my father. Why is he reading the Spring and Autumn Annals so slowly? Didn't he read it all when he was young?"

Gu Jinghui sighed, "I started practicing martial arts when I was four years old. I didn't like studying. When I was selected to be the late crown prince's companion in the palace, I cried for a long time. After entering the palace, the emperor told me not to be too restrictive. I was from the Dingbei Marquis's Mansion. I just needed to be able to read, write, and write memorials. So the teachers didn't pay much attention to me. But my father-in-law had very high expectations of me. I didn't expect that I would have to study again when I was almost thirty years old."

Lord Gu's words made everyone laugh.

After a while, Qin Yuan asked again: "The former crown prince? Was he born to the same mother as the King of Qi?"

Lord Gu said solemnly, "Yes, he was the first crown prince, and then the current crown prince."

Many things are hard to say.

Qin Yuan didn't ask any more questions and told the maids to serve the meal quickly. The food was small and light, with only two meat dishes prepared for Lord Gu.

Wait until Hongye Cuiming and others left.

Lord Gu said, "You are young, and you don't know about the late crown prince. These things are no longer talked about, and the royal family is somewhat taboo."

Qin Yuan asked, "When something happened to the previous crown prince, why wasn't the King of Qi made crown prince?"

Lord Gu sullenly took a piece of braised beef and stuffed it into his mouth. After a while, he said, "Isn't this because of Queen Lin? If the late Queen hadn't passed away, why would the late Crown Prince have…"

Qin Yuan understood that with a stepmother, there would be a stepfather. Without the former queen, the position of the former crown prince would be unstable, and there would be no hope for the King of Qi.

Speaking of the late crown prince, Lord Gu became unhappy and didn't say much afterwards.

After dinner, he didn't stay long and said, "I'm going to the front yard to listen to storytelling."

Having said that, he left.

Qin Yuan called Hongye in and asked, "What kind of person is Mr. Songshan?"

Hongye said, "He was a middle-aged man, of medium build, quite thin, with not much flesh on his face. He looked a bit like the cranes raised by the pond at home. He spoke very politely and with great courtesy, and his Mandarin had a slight southern accent."

Qin Yuan wasn't sure before.

When she said it looked like a crane, Qin Yuan knew it was it, and said in surprise: "I didn't expect that the Marquis was so good at judging people. He was able to pick up such a person. What can we say about this luck?"

Hongye asked: "Why? Is this person a talented person?"

Qin Yuan smiled and nodded.

She secretly made up her mind to get close to Mr. Songshan and learn from him, so that Qin Siyuan and Mr. Gu Liu could become familiar with him.

Cui Ming observed his words and understood a little, so she said, "If Mr. Songshan is talented, I'm afraid his hobbies are similar to our master's. Besides, everyone has some hobbies, some like to eat, some like to paint, and some like to drink... Wealth, wine, sex and fame, you have to be good at one of them."

Qin Yuan frowned and said, "Don't act rashly yet. Just treat him like a distinguished guest. Privately inquire more about his preferences. After all, I am a female relative, so it is not appropriate for me to move around too much. We can discuss this after cousin Siyuan comes."

Mr. Songshan has entered the Marquis's mansion and cannot be let go easily.

After everyone talked for a while, Qin Yuan said, "Let's discuss how to arrange the dinner party at the mansion this time."

This is the first banquet hosted by the Qin Yuan family, so we can’t embarrass ourselves.

Qin Yuan first gave a general outline, and Hongye and Cuiming both applauded.

Hongye said, "Young lady doesn't look like a novice at all. She looks like she has performed countless shows before."

Cui Ming said: "Indeed, Miss really lives up to the saying - noble people are born knowing what to do, Miss is born to be a noble person."

"Isn't it? Otherwise, why would our young lady marry the marquis?"

Speaking of this, Hongye has a hundred words to say.

Qin Yuan quickly interrupted him and said, "This is just a big wrinkle. It's the same for every banquet. You will understand after watching a few banquets. Even if you haven't eaten pork, have you seen a pig run? We have to consider it carefully when it comes to the Marquis' Mansion." Hongye said, "You can find out by checking the old rules of the Marquis' Mansion. Fortunately, I checked the account books carefully at the beginning, and I have written down all these."

Cui Ming nodded and looked at Hongye with admiration.

Qin Yuan said: "Then you and Cui Ming should sort it out, and let the housekeeper and the housekeeper mothers fill in the gaps tomorrow, and then just do it."

Cui Ming felt quite emotional.

"Sharpening the knife does not delay the chopping of wood. That's the truth. If the account books are clear, no one can fool us."

There was a lively conversation inside.

The maid outside reported: "Xiaohong is here."

"Let her in quickly." Qin Yuan ordered hurriedly.

As soon as Xiao Hong entered the room, she said, "Madam, the old lady wants to talk to you."

Qin Yuan stood up and asked, "What's the matter so late?"

Xiao Hong said, "The old lady wants to find a suitable foster parent for Cheng Ge'er and Yu Jie'er. Seeing that I am here to serve them, I will ask you to come over to discuss the matter."

Hongye smiled and said, "I was wondering why a rare guest like you came here."

Xiaohong pouted.

"It's obviously my sister who ignored me and blamed me for not coming here often. I heard that my sister is now teaching some young ladies how to manage accounts and she didn't even think of me."

Hongye smiled and said, "It's because you are not here. Distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. There are many things in Wutong Garden that cannot wait for you."

Xiaohong pouted and gave Hongye a cold look.

Red leaves stamp their feet.

"You can't pick on the weak. If you want to come to Wutong Garden, you need our wife's approval."

Xiaohong's eyes turned red.

Qin Yuan hurriedly comforted her: "I have always wanted you to come, but Cheng Ge'er and Yu Jie'er cannot leave you for the time being. I have taken good care of you and Zi He, and I really want you two to come. Let's talk about it after they are settled."

Xiaohong's eyes were still red, but there was a smile on her face.

"Just have Madam say this, Xiaohong can wait."

While Qin Yuan was changing her clothes, Xiaohong sat on a small stool and waited. She praised Qin Yuan's beautiful clothes and hair accessories, and at the same time took the time to talk about Mother Yang.

"The two of them met a few more times. Sister Yu didn't take care of things and only listened to Brother Cheng."

Qin Yuan asked: "Has Cheng Ge'er learned about the mansion's plan?"

"understood."

"Has he thought it through, or is he planning to continue making trouble?"

“Maybe I’ve thought it through.”

Qin Yuan had an idea.

"You and Zihe go with them and keep an eye on that old lady Yang. If things go as expected, she will also be wanted. Come back and tell them if there is anything."

Hongye was a little surprised and immediately covered it up.

Xiaohong blinked her eyes and responded obediently.

Qin Yuan changed her clothes and took them to the upper room. Lord Gu and Lord Gu Liu had already arrived, and the twin boy and girl were also there.

Seeing her coming, Madam Gu smiled and said, "My son, you came at the right time. We are selecting a partner for the two siblings. There are several members of the Gu family who have no children and are of the same generation as Hui'er. They have good personalities and reputations and are willing to move in and live next to the mansion."