mesbooks Chapter 166 Let this slave come back to serve me, I regret it
Chapter 166 Let this slave come back to serve me, I regret it
Lady Ji Bohou wanted to stop them, but she thought that the two were already engaged and would soon be a legitimate couple, so it would be normal for them to go out together.
Besides, she could see that Qiu Shaoheng seemed very angry.
So, she wisely did not stop him, but stepped aside and said politely to Qiu Shaoheng:
"In that case, I'll trouble you, Mr. Qiu."
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This matter soon reached the ears of the Qiu family.
In the evening, Zhang couldn't help but remind Qiu Shaoheng during dinner that it was inappropriate for a man and a woman to meet before they were officially married. But this made Qiu Shaoheng impatient.
He frowned and retorted to Zhang:
"Mother, do you know how the two sisters of the Ji family treated Ruyun? Don't try to persuade others to be kind without experiencing their own suffering. Mother, Ruyun has already had it very hard. As her future husband, should I remain silent when I see her being wronged and bullied?"
"Besides, I only warned Miss Ji and didn't do anything to them. I just hope that when Ruyun enters the Xiangfu family in the future, mother will treat her the same way she treats her second, third, and fourth sisters. If that happens, I will be very grateful."
Zhang was a weak person to begin with, and after hearing what Qiu Shaoheng said, she was speechless for a long time.
The current Qiu Shaoheng made her feel both familiar and unfamiliar.
Is this still the dignified, polite, and proud son of mine?
He had already protected his wife before he even married her. He had only given her a few pointers, but in his opinion, it was like attacking Ji Ruyun.
Zhang felt a little uncomfortable and ordered people to clear the table without even eating a few bites of dinner.
The servant told Qiu Ning about this.
After asking Zhang's trusted nanny, Qiu Ning quickly figured out the whole story.
She felt that it was necessary to meet Ji Ruyun.
However, before she could go find Ji Ruyun, she unexpectedly heard a piece of news.
Xiang He unexpectedly ran away from Xuan Ning Hou Mansion, saying that she wanted to return to Qiu Yao and continue to serve her, but was rejected by Qiu Yao.
This news was brought by Yueya. When she talked about Xianghe, she still had a very relieved expression on her face.
"Oh? Wasn't Xiang He already betrothed to Wu Dacheng as a concubine? Why did she suddenly run back to Prince Yong's Mansion? And is she still going to serve Qiu Yao?"
Yueya immediately changed into a gossipy expression and said with a smile: "This matter, I am afraid it is related to you, young lady."
"Oh? How do you say this?"
Crescent Moon smiled with a smug look on her face.
"I heard that today, an imperial censor impeached the Marquis of Xuanning in the court, saying that he abused his power for personal gain, accepted bribes, and participated in cheating in the imperial examinations. The news shocked the court and the public. Now, the emperor has abolished the title of Marquis of Xuanning, so Wu Dacheng is no longer the heir of the Marquisate, but just an ordinary person."
Qiu Ning was shocked, "Is this really true?"
Somehow, she suddenly thought of what was the first sentence Gu Li said when she saw Wu Dacheng at the birthday party of Lady Chengguo?
"You won't be anytime soon."
Wu Dacheng's first words at that time were that he was a dignified prince and worthy of the girl from the Qiu family.
Now, isn’t it true that you will no longer be the prince soon?
But the Xuanning Marquisate is a famous and prestigious family in the capital after all. How can it be abolished just like that?
Why did she smell something unusual about this matter?
Then, Yueya whispered, "Miss, I heard that Lord Gu has been secretly transferring the title of Marquis Xuanning recently. Do you think Lord Gu is doing this to avenge you?"
Yueya didn't say the rest of the words, but Qiu Ning guessed what she meant.
Gu Li, did you really choose to attack the Xuanning Marquis Mansion just to avenge her?
But in Qiu Ning's impression, Gu Li has always been an upright and frank person. Doesn't he have the suspicion of taking revenge for personal reasons by doing this?
"If this Marquis Xuanning really has so many handles, it is not unfair for him to be impeached." Qiu Ning made a final comment.
At the same time, in Prince Yong’s Mansion.
Xianghe had been kneeling outside Lingbo Courtyard for two hours and had almost fainted several times.
"Miss, I beg you, for the sake of my years of serving you, please let me come back. The Xuanning Marquis' Mansion is truly not a place for human beings to stay!"
Qiuyao lazily lay on the chaise longue, reaching out to take the grapes handed to her by the maid. Behind her were two maids slowly fanning her. She seemed very nonchalant about the cries for mercy in the yard.
"Xiang He, I told you back then that once you made your choice, you would no longer have anything to do with me. Are you doing this to make me become enemies with the Xuanning Marquisate for you?"
Xiang He pleaded tearfully outside:
"Miss, the Xuanning Marquis's Mansion is simply a den of evil. Wu Dacheng is not only lustful, but also indulges in eating, drinking, whoring, and gambling. Now that he has been deposed as the Crown Prince, his temper has become even more violent. He takes it out on me when he's not satisfied. I've only been in the mansion for a few days, and I've already been beaten by him seven or eight times. Miss, I was blinded by greed, so I said that to you."
"I really regret it. As long as you are willing to let me come back, from now on, I will do anything you ask me to do."
Xianghe also really regretted her impulsiveness.
I thought being a concubine to the prince would not be too bad, but I didn't expect that Wu Dacheng would be deposed just after being taken in and before I could even get comfortable. Not only that, Wu Dacheng's dozen concubines in the backyard were all masters of domestic fighting.
Xianghe had just arrived, and no one cared about the injustice she suffered. To put it bluntly, even if she was killed, in the end she would just be rolled away on a straw mat.
Rather than being killed in obscurity in the Marquis' Mansion, it is better to return to the Prince's Mansion. Although he is a servant, if he is more careful in the future, he will not live such a miserable life.
Qiuyao picked a grape and put it in her mouth, enjoying the leg massage from the maid at her feet, looking very comfortable.
"But you can see that I have no shortage of people to serve me. Even if you come back, I'm afraid there won't be a place for you for a while."
When Xiang He heard that there was a chance, she wiped away her tears and said:
"Miss, it's okay. Even if I can't serve in the house, you can let me sweep the outer courtyard, do rough work or even be a fire maid. I beg you to give me one last chance."
Seeing Xianghe's pitiful look and sincere words, Qiuyao felt that it was almost time to let her stay out, so she slowly stood up and walked out of the yard.
Xianghe had followed her since she left the Prime Minister's Mansion and knew too many of her secrets. It would be inappropriate to let her go like this.
Even if I die, I must die in my own hands.
When she arrived in front of Xiang He, Qiu Yao looked down at her and asked, "Have you really thought it through? Will you regret it?"
Xiang He immediately raised her hands and promised repeatedly, "I promise that I will never leave my lady's side again. If I break this oath, I will be struck by lightning."
Seeing this, Qiu Yao nodded in satisfaction and instructed, "In that case, you should go to the outer courtyard to serve first. When there is a vacancy here, we will arrange for you to come in."
Xiang He felt as if she had been pardoned, and her heart was finally at ease. Just as she was about to leave, Qiu Yao suddenly remembered something and called her back.
"By the way, you will come back to the Prime Minister's Residence with me tomorrow. I have an important task for you. If you succeed, I will allow you to come back."
Xiang He had no doubts and hurried forward to follow Qiu Yao's instructions.
"Miss, if you have any instructions, just tell me."
However, when Qiuyao whispered a piece of news into her ear, Xianghe was stunned on the spot!