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

Chapter 60: Money Has Always Moved People’s Hearts

Qin Wan said, "It was originally arranged, but the man regretted the marriage. My mother-in-law said that when Lin Ziqi passed the imperial examination, she could help my cousin find a good match among the students in the Imperial College."

Cui smiled and said, "You are a good mother-in-law."

Qin Wan said, "That's good. She married well, and Ziqi will have an extra helper in the future."

Cui said, "What cousins? You better be careful and don't cause any trouble."

Qin Wan curled her lips and said, "Zi Qi only has me in his heart. How could that be? He is not that kind of person. My cousin is a girl from the countryside. How can she be as knowledgeable as me?"

That kind of person?
Like Lord Gu?

Cui sighed in her heart.

Knowing that he couldn't make his daughter understand, and that continuing would only make her angry, he smiled and said, "They are eating outside today, so we will eat inside. You can eat and then go back with your son-in-law. I haven't seen you for a few days, and you have lost some weight."

Qin Wan complained: "Ziqi's mother is really difficult to deal with. She has to follow the rules when eating. She always stops me from buying food with my own money. There are not many edible dishes on the table. She also said that Ziqi has worked hard in studying and should eat first. Ziqi said this several times and she started crying."

Cui frowned and said, "Didn't you say that my mother-in-law is the most amiable and easy to get along with?"

Qin Wan said: "She didn't speak loudly, but just cried non-stop. Ziqi would ask me to be more tolerant, saying that he would treat me well and repay me in the future."

Ms. Cui: "..."

I can't eat a single bite. What's going on?

Outside, after three rounds of drinking, Qin Jijiu began to talk more, and brought up the story of Qingfeng killing Cui Zhu, saying, "After the death of his wife, Cui Zhu, a powerful minister of Qi, married a second-married woman named Tang Jiang. After they had a son, he wanted to leave the family business to the youngest son and abolish the two legitimate sons born by his ex-wife. Tang Jiang's son with her ex-husband was also brought to the Cui family. He and Tang Jiang's younger brother were very valued by Cui Zhu, and they joined forces to force the two legitimate sons to have no chance of survival. Then they joined forces with Qingfeng to take back the family business."

Gu Jinghui asked in surprise: "What happened next?"

Qin Heng said quickly: "Brother-in-law, I know this. I learned it when I was studying in the outer dormitory."

Qin Jijiu smiled and tested his son, saying, "Then tell your eldest brother-in-law about it."

"Qingfeng was jealous of Cui Zhu's power and wanted to kill him. Seeing that his family was in turmoil, he was naturally happy. He lent troops to Cui Zhu's two sons and killed them when Cui Zhu met Tang Jiang's eldest son and younger brother. Cui Zhu fled to ask Qingfeng for help. Qingfeng sent troops to rush into Cui's house and kill the two sons. Tang Jiang committed suicide. Tang Jiang's youngest son happened to be away and saved his life. Cui Zhu returned to Cui's house with many thanks, only to find that all the family servants had run away and Tang Jiang was dead. Only then did he realize that he had fallen into Qingfeng's poisonous scheme, but there was no hope of revenge, so he committed suicide. In the end, the youngest son sneaked back, buried his parents, and fled to another country."

Qin Heng talked eloquently, and Gu Jinghui was struck by lightning.

Qin Jijiu said: "You are right. Tang Jiang was too beautiful. Duke Zhuang of Qi loved her and they had a secret meeting. He was also killed by Cui Zhu. Later people said that since Cui Zhu married Tang Jiang, the Cui family was doomed to perish."

Lin Ziqi frowned. He didn't understand why this story came up, so he chimed in: "Cui Zhu originally went to mourn, but when he saw the widow Tang Jiang, he became interested. This is also the case of heroes being tempted by beauty. It would have been fine for him to remarry Tang Jiang, but he shouldn't have brought the son born to Tang Jiang and her ex-husband to the Cui family. Tang Jiang gave birth to a younger son, and with the help of internal and external forces, the legitimate son born to his ex-wife would naturally be in danger."

This is quite standard and everyone in the world says this.

Gu Jinghui asked, “How do you say that?”

Lin Ziqi looked at Lord Gu in surprise and said, "Tang Jiang's previous son is older and is highly valued by Cui Zhu. Naturally, he hopes that Cui's family property will fall into the hands of his half-brother, so that he can be prosperous for a long time. He and his uncle are already powerful, and they can unite with Tang Jiang to speak ill of the two legitimate sons in front of Cui Zhu. Cui Zhu was willing to kill Duke Zhuang of Qi for Tang Jiang, so how could he not be foolish to abolish the legitimate son and establish the illegitimate son?"

Gu Jinghui suddenly slammed the table and shouted, “How could such a thing happen in the world, and how could such a foolish person exist.”

Qin Jijiu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized something. He smiled and poured more wine for Gu Jinghui, saying, “Come, come, come, drink this glass of wine, my dear son-in-law. If you drink it, I have another story to tell you.”

Gu Jinghui drank it all in one gulp. Qin Jijiu asked his son to pour wine for his brother-in-law.

Gu Jinghui drank it all in one gulp.

Qin Jijiu glanced at Lin Ziqi.

Lin Ziqi understood and said with a smile that he wanted to toast his brother-in-law.

Gu Jinghui did not refuse and drank three cups in a row, with only a slightly red face.

Lin Ziqi watched the Marquis drinking as if he were drinking water, and he really couldn't understand how Qin Yuan could get along with such a vulgar man.

Even elementary school kids know this, but Lord Gu has no idea about it at all.

Judging from the poems Qin Yuan wrote with him and the essays he copied and commented on, Qin Yuan was a man of considerable talent.

Lord Gu's abilities are all in the areas of sticks, swords and guns.

This is really a case of a clever wife sleeping with a clumsy husband.

Lin Ziqi felt a little regretful, and some unclear thoughts were spreading in his heart. He suddenly said, "Sister is familiar with history books. Brother-in-law, you can ask Sister more in the future. It will be good."

Qin Jijiu glanced at him and said with a smile, "Zi Qi doesn't know about this. Yuan'er and the young couple of the Marquis are just joking and asking this question to challenge him."

Lin Ziqi took a sip of wine and sighed, "Big sister is really unexpected."

Qin Heng said, "Eldest sister is the best at studying among us. Cousin Siyuan said that if she were a man, she would probably be able to pass the imperial examination."

Qin Jijiu saw that Lin Ziqi's eyes and ears were red, so he smiled and said, "What do you know, little kid? Your cousin Siyuan is making fun of her. Is it so easy to pass the imperial examination? There are not many in the country. Yuan'er is just close to the water and has read a few more books. She has a good memory. You can't compare to her in this respect."

Lin Ziqi took another sip of wine and said nothing more.

Gu Jinghui nodded proudly, "Yuan'er is extremely intelligent and sensible. It's all because of my father-in-law's good teaching. My mother praises her every day and says that it's my blessing to marry her."

These words shocked Lin Ziqi so much that his wine glass fell to the ground and broke into pieces.

"Silly boy, go help your second brother-in-law go out for a walk to sober up. He can't drink much, so he can't drink too much," Qin Jijiu hurriedly ordered.

Qin Heng still wanted to listen to what his brother-in-law and father were saying, but he could only pout and help Lin Ziqi out.

Gu Jinghui looked at Lin Ziqi's figure, with deep meaning in his eyes.

The upper room of the Marquis’s mansion.

Madam Gu was also shocked by this story. After Qin Yuan left, she said to Aunt Rong, "The ancients have made such a mistake. We must not make the same mistake again. The daughter of a scholar is different. She can think deeply about every little thing. Money can move people's hearts, let alone the wealth of the Marquis's Mansion. Quickly persuade Zi He to come back and drive Bai Que out. There is no room for mercy in this matter."

We must quickly find a way to send Madam Zhao and the twins away.

If she waited any longer she would not be able to sleep.

(End of this chapter)