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

Chapter 577 Similarity
"Madam, Shen Changle wants to see you," the maid outside interrupted Qin Yuan's thoughts, and Qin Yuan said, "Let him in."

Shen Changle's plump figure looked like it had lost its usual peaceful and joyful aura. He said stiffly, "Madam, yesterday, I discussed a solution with several shopkeepers. I would like to ask for your advice."

Qin Yuan ordered someone to bring him a small stool and serve him tea. He then sent someone to call Cuiming over. Then he said, "Cuiming is here too. You can talk first. Even if we are useless, the three of us are still as good as Zhuge Liang."

Only then did Shen Changle feel relieved.

He gathered everyone together to discuss the matter. Although he still hadn't found an idea as good as the Nine-Turn Lotus Lantern, he could still come up with an explanation.

After all, those shopkeepers wanted to make a fortune during the festival, so they inquired and searched everywhere, which broadened their horizons. In addition, Shen Changle knew that good ideas were valuable, so he announced to everyone that whoever offered an idea and was selected would be rewarded with ten taels of silver ingots, which encouraged those guys to offer ideas as well.

Shen Changle thought that even if it couldn't be used this time, it would be useful in the future with some adjustments.

Sure enough, Cui Ming said after hearing this: "Although these ideas are good, they are still..."

Shen Changle didn't say anything, just waiting for Qin Yuan to speak.

Qin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "It's good to be able to come up with these ideas, but we have to compete with Shuhai Pavilion now. The Marquis wants to take the lead, and their Nine Revolutions Lotus Lantern is already prepared. We can't compete with them, so we can only think of other ways."

Shen Changle nodded and waited for Qin Yuan to continue.

After all, we already knew all this last time.

Qin Yuan continued, "I have an idea, but it's a bit complicated..."

Cui Ming said hurriedly, "What's the big deal if it's complicated? As long as we can win, we'll just work hard no matter how complicated it is."

Shen Changle: “…”

He is the one who does this.

Qin Yuan didn't continue the conversation, but instead asked him, "Have you heard any news about the Xu family, Prince Jin, and the others recently?"

Shen Changle said, "Xu Tang went out of the palace to play polo yesterday, and I don't know whose trick he fell into and broke his leg. I think he is unwilling to accept this loss, but he doesn't know the details of the other party. He is looking for people everywhere to arrest them and wants to teach them a lesson."

Qin Yuan smiled.

Cui Ming sneered, "If only my cousin could be so dedicated in finding me."

After Xu Zhen disappeared, the Xu family only knew how to make trouble for the Marquis' Mansion, and did not put much effort into the matter privately.

Shen Changle smiled and said, "Xu Tang is now wholeheartedly serving the King of Jin, so naturally his own future is more important."

Qin Yuan asked, "Did he do anything to my cousin?"

Shen Changle thought for a moment and said, "Now that my leg is broken, I might not be able to take care of it anymore."

Qin Yuan shook her head. "With a broken leg, he can't enter the palace, so he has even less time to spare. Because of the imperial inspection, the Crown Prince, Prince Jin, and the Marquis's Mansion are at odds. Tang Xu was originally planning to make trouble for Tang Young Master to gain credit. The Xu family withdrew the petition and negotiated peace with Sixth Master, offering pepper in exchange for the dowry and promising not to use Miss Xu's disappearance to harass the Marquis' Mansion again. Tang Xu is furious and might take this opportunity to show his loyalty."

Shen Changle was startled: "I will find someone to keep a close eye on Xu Tang."

Qin Yuan nodded. "You don't know yet, but Mr. Songshan is planning to establish Feiyun Pavilion. You're well-informed about the news in the market, so it would be great if you could help Mr. Songshan."

Shen Changle was a little confused and asked, "Madam, what about the pepper and the poetry collection..."

He was really reluctant to let go, but he also knew that there would be many benefits to working with Mr. Songshan. Qin Yuan said, "The capable should do more, so naturally you should take charge. If you can't handle it all, just promote one or two quick-witted people to help out."

Shen Changle was secretly delighted and quickly agreed.

Qin Yuan added, "I've thought about it. I'm afraid we can't let things go easily between us, the Crown Prince, and the Prince of Jin. Since the Marquis wants to help Sixth Master, we need to put in more effort."

Shen Changle immediately patted his chest and said, "Madam, just give your orders. I will do my best and there will not be any mistakes."

Seeing that he was full of ambition again, Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Then I'll tell you, and we three can discuss it carefully."

……

Gu Baozhu rode out of the marquis's mansion alone and headed towards the chief priest's residence. When she arrived at the back door, she looked around, then stood on her horse, climbed onto the courtyard wall, and looked inside.

Seeing that there was no one around, he jumped in and rushed straight into Qin Heng's courtyard.

"Brother Heng, are you still alive?"

At this time, Qin Heng was copying calligraphy with a frown in the room. He was now being watched closely by his mother. Not only could he not go out easily, but he also had to study and copy calligraphy every day. His life was as boring as a monk.

However, the monk read "Amitabha Buddha" and he read the Four Books and Five Classics.

Cui always said, "No matter what, you are the son of the chief academic officer. Not being able to study well is one thing, not studying well is another. You may not be able to master the Four Books and Five Classics, but you should be able to recite them by heart. Even if you can't pass the imperial examination, you should at least have good handwriting. Look at Master Gu Liu. He used to be illiterate, but now he can write poetry and paint. His family donated an official title, so he can go out and socialize. Don't go out and stir up trouble anymore. You have your eldest sister and brother-in-law, so it's not your turn to worry about your cousin's affairs."

At the Imperial College, Qin Jijiu asked for leave for him, and he did not go to see Shen Changle either.

She was locked up in the yard every day, feeling bored, when she heard a familiar voice coming from outside. She suddenly came alive, leaned her head out of the window, and whispered, "Come in quickly, Auntie, if you don't come, I'm really going to die."

Two people who love to meddle in other people's affairs got together and decided to take care of Qin Siyuan's affairs.

As the saying goes, when you see injustice, you should help.

As for whether Qin Siyuan himself appreciates it or not, that is not something that these chivalrous men with great righteousness care about.

The time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was the day of the birthday banquet for Old Lady You at the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. Qin Yuan got up early, washed and dressed, and went to the upper room.

Old Madam Gu had also changed her clothes. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had breakfast, waited for Gu Baozhu, and then got in the car to go to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

Gu Baozhu insisted on riding in the same car with her third sister-in-law. Old Madam Gu said, "Don't you have your own car? Your third sister-in-law always brings several maids with her when she goes out. It would be too crowded for you two to ride together."

This was Qin Yuan's first time going out as a guest, so naturally she couldn't lose her attire.

Not only was she dressed very elegantly and solemnly, but in addition to the strong woman, the old woman, and the maids who carried her personal belongings, she also brought four personal maids with her.

Gu Baozhu was also accompanied by a bunch of maids and servants, and there was no room in the car.

After hearing this, Gu Baozhu had no choice but to get on her own carriage. When she arrived at the side door of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, a servant came to lead the way. When the carriage stopped, Gu Baozhu didn't wait for the maid to help her. She immediately lifted her skirt and jumped out of the carriage.

When Mrs. Gu saw this, her eyes twitched.

Look at Qin Yuan again, she was slowly getting out of the car holding Hehua's hand. The breeze blew, her skirt moved slightly, and the green feathers on her temples also trembled. In the eyes of others, she looked heartless but also moving.