Since her husband was fond of beautiful women, her younger sister was no less attractive. In fact, she was even a bit more charming than that Yuer. Perhaps... Qu Yunhua then thought of Xie Lang. Although she and her sister had failed to get close to him before, there was still a chance now. Moreover, it wouldn't sound good if sisters served the same husband.
She couldn't be too impulsive.
Hearing this, Qu Yunhua glanced at her younger sister Qu Yunli, then looked up at the man, trying her best to maintain her usual gentleness. However, the tightly clenched fist hidden under her sleeve betrayed her current hatred. "My lord is right. I naturally won't make things difficult for Sister Yuer."
"It's just... It's been cold these days, and the old lady's health is not good. She never liked Sister Yuer much. If we tell her this now, wouldn't it be unfilial? How could the old lady bear it? Why don't you wait a while and let Sister Yuer take care of the old lady's illness. After the old lady recovers, I'll go and discuss this with her. I'm sure things will go smoothly."
As Qu Yunhua spoke, she poured a cup of warm tea for the man. Pretending to be in a difficult situation, she said, "My lord should also think about Sister Yuer. Even if she becomes a concubine, if the old lady doesn't like her, how hard her days will be in the future."
The man took the tea Qu Yunhua offered and took a sip. After thinking for a while, he looked up at her gratefully and said, "You're always so thoughtful, Yunhua."
Saying that, the man reached out and covered Qu Yunhua's hand, patting it comfortingly. He said, "I'll send the girl there tomorrow. Remember to take care of her from time to time. When things are done, I'll stop your medicine."
Qu Yunhua was shocked. Her eyes quickly filled with tears. Looking at the man, she said, "My lord... Do you mean I can have a child for you?"
The man nodded and said gently, "Song'er is getting old enough. You need a child to rely on."
Qu Yunhua watched him leave. The tears in her eyes quickly disappeared, turning completely into indescribable hatred and a bit of disgust.
Qu Yunli stood aside, not daring to say a word. Seeing the hatred in her sister's eyes, she felt a chill in her heart.
What did that look in her sister's eyes mean just now?
Qu Yunli was silent for a moment, then stepped forward and whispered words of comfort, "Sister, don't be afraid. That..."
Snap!
The cup on the table was swept to the ground, making a crisp sound.
Qu Yunli was startled. Her eyes couldn't help but be filled with tears of fear. Finally, she lowered her head and didn't dare to continue speaking.
"What's so good about that bitch! I don't believe the old lady will give her a good look!" Qu Yunhua's face was distorted. She angrily swept another cup to the ground and continued, "I don't believe that bitch will have a good time!"
"He doesn't even think about his mother's temper. Even I can't get a good look from her, let alone that bitch!"
The more Qu Yunhua talked, the more hatred she felt. Seeing her sister who had lost all reason, Qu Yunli's heart sank to the bottom. After a long silence, when she left, she called her maid over and whispered a few words in her ear.
Perhaps this was her last way out.
...
There was a small banquet these days. Shen Mingzhu originally planned to be lazy, but thinking about what had happened recently, she still got up and decided to go and have a look.
She didn't know what had happened in the capital these days. She had to go and see. Otherwise, if she always stayed in the house, who knew what rumors would spread outside.
Shen Mingzhu took the tea handed by the woman beside her. Her expression was calm.
Several people were chatting there. As soon as the banquet started, they each talked about their own things.
Seeing Shen Mingzhu looking so glorious and with a rosy complexion now, many people exchanged glances, seeing the disappointment in each other's eyes.
It seemed that Shen Mingzhu's position as the eldest princess was very stable. They didn't know what kind of luck she had. They originally thought she had been abandoned, but unexpectedly, she could regain the glory she had when the former emperor was alive.
Shen Mingzhu accepted the various looks from those people not far away. Her expression remained the same. She tasted the pastry in her hand.
Mmm, it was really good. Maybe she could take some back for Xie Lang to try later?
"How is it? Is it delicious?"
Chen Yun, the wife of the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo and the hostess of this banquet, appeared beside Shen Mingzhu in a red dress. Seeing her looking at the pastry in her hand without saying a word, she couldn't help but get closer and said to Shen Mingzhu, "I thought you were giving me face by coming to this banquet. As a result, you just sit here and don't say a word?"
Hearing this, a faint smile appeared in Shen Mingzhu's eyes. "You're the only one who is so overbearing when talking to me. What, is it not okay to just sit here? Do I have to go and talk to someone?"
Chen Yun sat down beside her without any politeness. Sighing, she said, "I haven't seen you for these days. I sent you invitations, but you didn't reply. You even didn't let me visit you. What, am I so unwelcome?"
Shen Mingzhu: "..."
Chen Yun was Shen Mingzhu's bosom friend. She married the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo two years ago. They hadn't seen each other much over the years, but their friendship was deep. They often corresponded with each other on weekdays.
Since the last time Shen Mingzhu didn't let Chen Yun get involved in this mess and didn't let her attend her wedding with Xie Lang, Chen Yun had been angry until now.
But it was so chaotic at that time. How could Shen Mingzhu let Chen Yun come? After that, Chen Yun was pregnant, and Shen Mingzhu didn't dare to let her get involved even more.
"You're already married, but still so outspoken!" Shen Mingzhu couldn't help but laugh at Chen Yun's words. She turned around and stuffed a piece of pastry into her mouth. "Look, if someone doesn't know, they might think I'm a heartless person."
Chen Yun calmly took the pastry from Shen Mingzhu's hand and gave her a half - smiling look without saying a word.
After finishing the pastry in her mouth, Chen Yun carefully sized Shen Mingzhu up and then continued, "It seems you're living a good life and don't need a vulgar person like me. You've always stopped me from seeing you. It's really..."
Chen Yun's eyes turned red. She stubbornly pursed her lips and gave Shen Mingzhu a look.
"Don't cry." Shen Mingzhu was rarely flustered. She quickly reached out and took out a handkerchief for her. "Quickly wipe it. You're a mother now, but still so childish."
Chen Yun wiped away her tears and said in a sarcastic tone to Shen Mingzhu, "Yes, with your attitude, I don't know if you're willing to come to my child's full - month banquet."
Shen Mingzhu only felt guilty towards her, so she lowered her head and sighed.
"Forget it." Chen Yun subconsciously touched her swollen belly and said to Shen Mingzhu, "This child is six months old. If you don't come on the 100 - day anniversary, I'll really be angry."
Chen Yun's anger came quickly and left quickly.
Shen Mingzhu secretly breathed a sigh of relief in her heart. Seeing the expression on her face, she said, "Okay, I will definitely come."
"Where's Xie Lang?"
Chen Yun looked around but didn't see the man. Frowning, she said to Shen Mingzhu, "I don't believe you really married a playboy as the rumors said. But who is Xie Lang after all? You can't even let me meet him."
Hearing this, Shen Mingzhu showed hesitation on her face.