I have suffered enough in my previous life, my cousin will never marry me

Chapter 40: Just a Concubine

Hearing the urgent calls from behind, Ye Wanshu would never let her father enter the palace.

"Father, are you going to the palace for something? If it's urgent, go ahead and do it. I'll accompany Chu Lin back to help his aunt with the funeral and then leave."

Ye Wanshu said some sensible words, but her hands had already dragged Ji Yuan into the mansion.

Ji Yuan felt embarrassed. The matter of the second girl had to be brought to an end, not to mention that he had already promised Zhou Ru to enter the palace to meet the emperor.

can.

Wanwan's words just now were obviously threatening. If he didn't appease her and let her leave the Ji family, he was afraid that he would never be able to find her again.

You know, this girl hasn't yet recognized her ancestral roots.

"It's not urgent."

Ji Yuan tried to remain calm and glanced at Qin Chulin, whose eyes were red and swollen. "Mrs. Qin is a miserable person. I will have her buried with honor. Wanwan, don't worry about it."

Ye Wanshu was embarrassed to say it, but her father knew that Qin Yi Niang had a miserable life. She had worked hard to bear three children for him, but was harmed by someone. Yet, he still wanted to protect Zhou Ru.

He deserves it for not having a son at this age.

But she hadn't come back today to argue about these matters. Ye Wanshu looked at him and got straight to the point: "Father, are you serious about marrying into the Qi Palace?"

Ji Yuan looked embarrassed. "Wanwan, I know you don't like Aunt Zhou and Xi'er, but Xi'er is your sister after all. You were both wrong about what happened that night. Now that things have come to this, I have no choice but to make some plans for her."

Glancing at Ye Wanshu, he continued, "I'm doing this not only for Xier, but also for you and your other sisters."

Ye Wanshu immediately understood. No wonder Mother Liu was so sure that Ji Ningxi would become the Princess of Qi. It turned out that Zhou Ru had bet the reputation of all the daughters of the Ji family and forced her father to do so.

Queen Mother Gu was already wary of Prince Qi's friendship with my father, but he still dared to risk the world's disapproval and marry his concubine's sister. It was obvious that he knew he had no hope with the Queen Mother.

Suddenly remembering what her aunt said that day about Gu Tingchen preparing to take over the Imperial Guards, Ye Wanshu smiled faintly.

The biggest bargaining chip in Prince Qi's hand is the Imperial Guard. In his previous life, the transfer of command of the Imperial Guard made him rebellious, and it seems that this life will be no different.

"Didn't Father ever think about why Prince Qi, who is so arrogant, suddenly agreed to marry my second sister?"

Ye Wanshu said, "Just now, Aunt Zhou said that Prince Qi will be arriving at the palace today. Father, why not ask if the Imperial Guards he commands are still in his hands? Are you fully prepared to confront the Queen Mother and her allies head-on at this moment?"

Knowing that her father was a selfish person, he would not take too much risk just for his children's affairs, so Ye Wanshu did not say much next.

Seeing that they had reached the door of the study, she pulled Qin Chulin directly to Qin's concubine's courtyard.

Looking at his daughter's receding back, Ji Yuan stood alone in the wind, looking disheveled.

Wanwan is close to the Gu family, and she probably knows more about many things in the army than she does.

The two princesses from Prince Qi's mansion had just come to the mansion and made a scene two days ago, but Prince Qi came to the mansion in person to apologize in the evening. He had always felt that it was strange that he had agreed to the marriage so readily.

I didn't expect that he wanted to trick me into going down the drain and take a gamble with him.

The emperor has always put the balance of power in the court first. If Prince Yongning is recommended, the emperor may agree with the support of Yuezhou and the Zhang family of Gusu. However, supporting Prince Qi, who has lost his military power, is just a hot potato.

Ji Yuan sighed secretly, feeling his legs go weak. He leaned on Ting Feng's shoulders and said calmly, "Follow me into the palace and find out about the deployment of the Imperial Guards."

The master and servant hurried out of the house. Zhou Ruben was still wondering how to deal with the eldest girl's return home this time, when he suddenly saw the master coming back. He hurriedly got into the carriage and drove away.

"master."

As Zhou Ru shouted, the carriage disappeared from the street.

"It seems the eldest young lady's methods are only so good." Madam Liu said with a smug smile, "The master only cares about you and the second young lady. He left in such a hurry, he must be entering the palace for the second young lady's marriage to Prince Qi."

Hearing this, Zhou Ru's face also broke into a bright and flamboyant smile.

With a wave of her hand, she said proudly, "Come on, follow me to that bitch's yard to see what the young lady can do today."

After that, a group of people headed towards Qin Yi Niang's Furong Hall.

Ye Wanshu led Qin Chulin slowly into Hibiscus Hall. Looking at the deserted and quiet courtyard, the figure of little Ning Yue inexplicably emerged in her mind.

When she thought that such a lively little guy was killed because of her, her heart was deeply hurt.

"Ning Yue, you and your mother rest in peace. Big sister will make sure that all those who harmed you and your daughter will be buried with you today."

With her determination strengthened, Ye Wanshu was the first to step into Qin Yi Niang's bedroom. Several old maids had just wrapped Qin Yi Niang's body in a straw mat and were preparing to drag it out for burial.

Seeing this, Qin Chulin burst into tears again and rushed forward shouting "Aunt".

"Young Master, what are you doing? Don't you think it's unlucky enough?"

The leading nanny scolded him and pushed him away harshly.

Ye Wanshu felt a pang of sadness as she glared at the maids, snapping, "After all, she's been with father for so many years and even borne him children. How dare you treat her so neglectfully?"

"Miss, this is Madam Zhou's order."

The leading nanny recognized Ye Wanshu and softened her tone. "Madam Qin chose the day of Prince Qi and the Second Miss's marriage proposal to do something so unlucky. She did it on purpose."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Ru came in with a large group of people.

Seeing Ye Wanshu protecting Qin Yi Niang's body in this way, Zhou Ru's face suddenly became angry.

In the past, I respected her because I wanted to trick this little bitch into Prince Qi's Mansion and pave the way for my daughter. Now that this road has been blocked by her, there is no need for me to be nice to her anymore.

"She's just a concubine. She's so ignorant. It's already a great honor for her to be wrapped in a straw mat and carried out. What else do you want, young lady?"

Zhou Ru said angrily, "Does the eldest lady really want our Ji family to give her a grand funeral and bury her in the ancestral tomb?"

"What Aunt Zhou said makes sense."

Ye Wanshu looked at her, her lips curled in a cold smile. "Since Aunt Zhou is so polite, you're also a concubine. When you die, how about I have my father carry you out like this and throw you into a mass grave?"

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Zhou Ru was so angry that she was speechless for a moment, but she didn't dare to touch her openly. She turned her spearhead and looked at Qin Chulin with sharp eyes.

"The eldest lady has always disliked the Ji family and wants to completely cut off all ties with them. Are you gossiping about them in front of her again?"

He shouted sternly and ordered his men to arrest Qin Chulin.

"Why, Aunt Zhou still wants to kill us all?"

Ye Wanshu held the little guy tightly in front of her. The servants all looked embarrassed and did not dare to move.

Zhou Ru's focus today was not on confronting her. Her eyes wandered to the other concubines and girls who came with her. She suddenly changed her strategy.

"Miss, Prince Qi is about to enter the palace. Why are you making things so awkward for everyone?"

Zhou Ru advised bitterly, "Xi'er's affairs are inseparable from you. We are all daughters of the Ji family. We all prosper and suffer together. Do you really want to ruin the reputation of you and all your sisters?"

(End of this chapter)