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

Chapter 85 Don't blame me for ruining his chance

Qin Yuan sat by the window, and quietly watched the two people talking in the yard through the window lattice.

Mother Lu's depressed look faded away. She became more energetic and obediently followed Cui Ming.

It seems that the news that her son was going to be promoted has brought Mother Lu out of her dilemma.

That's fine.

She turned her head away and began to count the new accounts in her hands.

The account book that Manager Wu sent this time was much more thorough than the last time. Although some hidden traces of modification could still be seen, it could already truly reflect the store's income and expenditure.

Qin Yuan wrote down all the doubtful points on paper and put them in the account book, asking Manager Wu and others to give her an explanation.

If these explanations did not satisfy her, she would use the chamberlains to replace the shopkeepers.

After all, she already knew the opportunity, and loyalty was more important than experience and skill.

After a while, Qin Yuan finished flipping through an account book.

The maidservant outside came in and reported: "Madam, the maid from the second gate came to report that Young Master Qin wants to see the Marquis and Madam."

"Master Qin?"

Qin Yuan asked curiously: "That Young Master Qin?"

The little maid said, "It's Master Qin from Madam's family. He said he's Madam's younger brother. The Imperial College is on holiday today, so he came to visit the Marquis and Madam."

Qin Heng actually came.

Qin Yuan was a little surprised and said, "Please ask him to sit in the hall."

Because of Cui's family, the legitimate and illegitimate children were not very close to each other.

Qin Heng is young and always stands on Qin Wan's side. He is also a little tactless in his words and deeds, which makes Qin Yuan quite annoyed with him.

In their previous life, their relationship as siblings became close after Qin Heng failed the imperial examinations many times. Qin Heng had no choice but to go to Zhejiang to join Lin Ziqi and became a nominal legal advisor in the government office.

In consideration of how much help Cui and Qin Jijiu had provided to her and Lin Ziqi, Qin Yuan would give him some pointers from time to time.

At that time, Qin Heng had suffered a lot and was no longer at the age where he could not tell good from bad. The brother and sister supported each other and went through many ups and downs.

Just now...

Qin Yuan went to the hall without changing clothes.

It was indeed Qin Heng, a teenager who was still growing up. He seemed to have grown taller after not seeing him for just a few days.

Qin Heng looked like Qin Jijiu, with handsome features, a high nose bridge, and a slightly round face like Cui Shi. He wore a dark blue gown with a blue belt around his waist, which made his figure look even more tender and thin.

"Sister," Qin Heng quickly greeted her.

It was much more polite and intimate than when we were at home.

Qin Yuan also returned a half-bow and asked him to sit down. The little maid came up again to add tea. Qin Yuan said, "Go to the big kitchen and get some salty and fragrant snacks. It's better to be crispy."

Qin Heng couldn't help but smile.

"Thank you, sis."

As he said this, he looked towards the entrance of the hall and asked expectantly, "Is my brother-in-law home?"

The call of "brother-in-law" was very cordial, as if he had known Gu Jinghui for many years. Qin Yuan knew Qin Heng's temper and smiled and said, "But what do you want to see your brother-in-law about?" Qin Heng stammered, "No, big sister, I just had a holiday at the Imperial College, and I wanted to come to the Marquis' Mansion to see how you are doing. Mother is always complaining about you at home. A while ago, my second sister said that she saw you alone in the West Market, and your brother-in-law didn't accompany you. I'm afraid you are not doing well in the Marquis' Mansion. Mother hasn't slept well for several nights, and Dad has also been complaining about you."

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Didn't your brother-in-law just drink and talk with you the other day? Do you think he treats me well?"

Qin Heng's eyes widened as he said, "I think he's pretty good. My eldest brother-in-law is cheerful and generous, not like my second brother-in-law at all. Sister, you must have been lucky in your previous life to marry my eldest brother-in-law. When I came in just now, the servants were very particular about the rules and were very respectful to me. They didn't dare to offend me. Sister, do you think I'm right?"

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Now that you have seen it with your own eyes, you should feel relieved."

Qin Heng scratched the back of his head, laughed dryly and said, "In fact, I am relieved if I don't come. Dad said that my elder sister has a good temper, is smart and obedient, and will only live well in the Marquis' Mansion, not badly. But my brother-in-law said that he would teach me to ride a horse, and asked me to come to him when I am free. I hurried here today because I have a day off."

"Oh," Qin Yuan drank the tea slowly.

Lord Gu is quite capable.

After just one trip to Qin's house, he subdued Qin Heng.

The maid came in and put the snacks on the plate. Qin Yuan stretched out her index finger and pushed Qin Heng's way, saying, "I didn't know you were coming. There are only salty biscuits in the kitchen. You should eat some first. You came so early, I'm afraid you didn't eat well. You are growing taller now, so you get hungry quickly."

Qin Heng picked up the salty cake shyly but happily and started eating it.

The snacks made by the noodle chef in the Marquis' Mansion were very delicious. Qin Heng ate two pieces, drank a cup of tea, and was persuaded to eat some preserved fruits. Then he heard Qin Yuan say, "Your brother-in-law is not at home. His marriage leave is over. He has to go to the camp for rotation. He will not be back for ten days. You can choose a good day to come back."

Qin Heng said frustratedly: "Why is this happening? The Imperial College won't be closed for holidays at that time. I don't know how long it will take for me to meet my brother-in-law."

He didn't dare skip classes under his father's nose.

Those scribes and doctors all heard his father's words and watched him very closely.

Qin Yuan smiled and said nothing.

Qin Heng and Qin Yuan had nothing to say, so they asked, "Mother and father are worried about you. I heard there's a powerful woman with two children in the Marquis's mansion, her last name is Zhao? Is she causing trouble between you and the Marquis?"

"It's okay. That's the widow of the Marquis's benefactor. The two children are the Marquis's adopted sons. In order to repay his kindness, the Marquis brought them back from the northern frontier. They are now temporarily settled in the Marquis's mansion. After a few days, Lady Zhao's husband's family will be invited over, and then we can talk about other things."

Qin Heng nodded suddenly and said, "That's right. When my brother-in-law came home, he bought a lot of things and kept apologizing, saying that he was in a hurry and had to buy some things now. Mom and Dad said that my brother-in-law respected you out of love, but my second sister was worried that my brother-in-law was raised in a noble family and liked to talk about superficial etiquette. Otherwise, why didn't he bring you home? Mom and Dad were a little uneasy about what they said."

"Oh, are your sister and brother-in-law here too?"

"Yes, my eldest brother-in-law came to ask Dad for a story, and Dad quickly coaxed him home, and also called my second brother-in-law and me to keep him company. I told my eldest brother-in-law a story, and my second brother-in-law praised you, saying that you like reading. My eldest brother-in-law can ask you these questions, and my eldest brother-in-law also said that you are very good."

Qin Yuan sneered in his heart.

Lin Ziqi was engaged to her and should have avoided suspicion at all times, but he spoke like this in front of Lord Gu, which clearly showed that he had no good intentions.

She grabbed Qin Heng and asked him everything that happened that day.

Qin Heng's mouth was dry, he was a little impatient and wanted to go back.

Qin Yuan said: "When you go back, tell your cousin that I need his help and ask him to come quickly."

Since Lin Ziqi wants to ruin her plans, then don't blame her for ruining Lin Ziqi's opportunities.

Qin Heng was puzzled. "What's the matter? Why can't you tell me? Am I not closer to you than Brother Siyuan?"

"You're still young."

"Tsk," Qin Heng curled his lips and said, he was unhappy again.

Qin Yuan was too lazy to coax him, so he stood up and ordered, "Come with me to pay respects to the old lady. Now that you are here, you have to pay respects to the elders. We are all relatives, and after we meet, we have to get to know each other in the future."

(End of this chapter)