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

Chapter 434 Is it all my fault?
Cui picked up some melon seeds from the table and started to eat them. She smiled and said, "You are right. People are always unlucky. Once they have good luck, they will have ten years of it. Your grandfather used to say at home that when good luck comes, heaven and earth will work together. When bad luck comes, heroes are helpless. The Qinghe Cui family has been declining over the years. We are a branch of the Cui family and cannot rely on the strength of the main branch. We should seize the opportunity and work hard. When good luck comes, we should work hard. When bad luck comes, we should stay dormant. This way, we will not blame others or the heavens. We can live up to our ancestors and our children and grandchildren."

Qin Wan listened patiently.

Cui said, "Your cousin Siyuan had a hard time studying, but now he is lucky. Your second cousin was so sad and lonely when she brought him to our house. If Siyuan can pass the exam, she can enjoy the blessing of her children and grandchildren. Qin Siyuan must seize this good luck to live up to the ancestors of the Qin family!"

Qin Wan smiled and said, "Of course. Ziqi and cousin Siyuan are both equally talented, but why didn't they have this opportunity to get some pointers? Alas, he just happened to be ill. If he had been there yesterday, he might have had the honor of meeting His Majesty. We don't know when our Ziqi will get lucky."

Cui dropped the melon seeds in her hand and sneered.

"I see you didn't come back to see me, but to get some information."

"Why did mother say that to me?"

Qin Wan felt a little uncomfortable.

Cui poked her head with her finger and spat, "You are my daughter. I know what you are going to do when you stick your butt out. But is Lin Ziqi complaining about everything at home? What kind of man is he if he hides behind a woman? No wonder your father doesn't want to mention him now. A while ago, when you went to the Marquis' Mansion to help, your father said that he was thinking about these crooked things all day long. Why didn't he use his time to prepare for the imperial examination? I thought he was too pedantic, but now I think it's true."

As he stood up to leave, Qin Wan hurriedly hugged her mother and begged desperately.

"Mother, I have no other choice. Who wouldn't be envious of cousin Siyuan who has won the favor of His Majesty? We are all family. I just want to find a good teacher to teach Ziqi. Seeing that this collection of poems has been published one by one, His Majesty has taken it to heart. Who wouldn't want to become famous through poetry and catch His Majesty's eye? If Ziqi is doing well, it's good for my daughter. If my daughter is doing well, it's good for Brother Heng, right?"

Cui felt a little relieved, but still felt very uncomfortable.

"I'm telling you, he shouldn't have let you ask such questions. Why didn't he ask Qin Siyuan or your father? He himself couldn't even open his mouth to ask, but he asked you to inquire. He doesn't have the integrity that a man should have. If your father knew about this, wouldn't he think he was even more incompetent?"

Qin Wan said quietly, "If Dad took care of Ziqi in every way, would he still have to worry so much?"

Cui turned around and said to Qin Wan sternly, "Even though you were spoiled before, you looked down on people below you. What's wrong with you now? Didn't you say that Lin Ziqi would be second to none in the future? Why are you so flustered now? Don't you even believe what you said?"

Qin Wan was speechless, and after a while she said, "...I, I was thinking that if Ziqi could get some advice..."

Cui interrupted, "If there is anything unclear in Ziqi's poems, please ask Siyuan. I think Siyuan will not evade the question. But if you insist on asking who gave Siyuan guidance, I have mentioned it before, but your father avoided the question. It is obvious that this person does not want to be mentioned."

Qin Wan sighed and stopped asking, thinking that she would ask her second aunt later when they had dinner.

Soon, all the female relatives arrived.

Qin Siyuan's mother was originally staying at the Qin Mansion. She arrived the earliest and also helped with some chores.

Qin Wan talked to her for a long time, which made Qin Siyuan's mother a little at a loss.

After the banquet, Qin Siyuan returned to his room to take a short rest and review his lessons, when his mother walked in.

"Mom, what's wrong?"

His mother said, "Son, do you have a headache? Do you want me to make you a bowl of hangover soup?" Qin Siyuan shook his head.

"No need. I didn't drink much anyway. The Sixth Madam of the Marquis' Mansion hasn't been buried yet. Uncle said we should just eat and chat."

His mother asked, "Did many people praise you today?"

Qin Siyuan immediately understood that his mother had heard what the other women had said, so she said, "It's nothing, just asking about the audience with the emperor yesterday. My son is a young scholar, and it's naturally a good thing that he has caught the emperor's eye."

His mother was relieved and said, "Your cousin said so too. She said that everyone praises your poetry now. You have caught the emperor's eye. I am afraid you will be very successful in the future. Don't forget the good relationship between you and your wife. You also know that your cousin has been spoiled. She would never say such things in the past."

Qin Siyuan thought for a moment and then asked, "What else did she ask?"

His mother glanced at him and said uncomfortably, "I just want to know who taught you about poetry and learning, and I also want to find a good teacher for Mr. Lin. I think since we have come to your uncle, we must find a way to repay him."

Qin Siyuan shook his head hurriedly.

"That won't do. Next time you ask, you can say that I was fortunate enough to meet Young Master Nantang and got her guidance by chance, which led to this good fortune. This person is a hundred times more talented than me, but he doesn't like to show up, and doesn't care about fame and fortune, so it's very difficult for me to introduce him to you."

His mother sighed and said, "When you get better, just don't forget your uncle's family."

Qin Siyuan nodded and said, "Don't worry, mother. A drop of water should be repaid with a spring. If my son had not come to my uncle, how could I have received the guidance of Mr. Songshan and Mr. Nantang, and how could I have met Mr. Gu Liu and had the opportunity to become famous."

Along the way, he went from an unknown minor scholar to someone who caught the emperor's eye. Regardless of how he performed in the palace examination, his future career would be much smoother.

This was something he would never have dared to dream of back home.

His mother hit him and said angrily, "Don't forget the kindness of your elder sister. Didn't you say that Shen Changle helped you become famous? Shen Changle did so because of your elder sister's words."

Then he sighed, "Yuan'er is really considerate. She has supported her brother-in-law without forgetting her brothers from her mother's side. Even Heng'er now always thinks of her goodness, but he used to stand on Wan'er's side. She is so broad-minded and always does good things. She really deserves to marry the Marquis and become his wife."

Qin Siyuan smiled.

"Don't worry, mother. I will never forget my elder sister's kindness."

His elder sister helped him on his road to success, and he will definitely repay her in the future.

As for Lin Ziqi...

Qin Siyuan frowned slightly.

Qin Jijiu was supported by Qin Heng back to the inner courtyard. He was somewhat happy to see his daughter. After a few words, he complained to Cui: "Look at the good son-in-law you got."

Cui said angrily, "You were the one who chose these two sons-in-law, and now you're blaming me?"