Chapter 174: Taking concubines?(2/2)
Qin Hao refused directly: "Mom, Sheng Changbai and I are close friends, Yanran and Minglan are as close as sisters, and Aunt Kang is Mrs. Wang's biological sister. With such a relationship, if we take a daughter of the Kang family as a concubine, what will happen in the future?
How does the relationship between our two families work out?"
Mrs. Qin Liu was a little embarrassed for a moment. She really didn't expect this just now. She just thought that the concubine of the Kang family was sweet and well-behaved.
Aunt Kang became anxious when she heard this: "Master Hou, in fact our Kang family and Sheng family are two separate families, and Zhao'er is just a concubine, so it won't be a problem."
Qin Hao shook his head when he heard this: "My surname is Kang even if I am a commoner. This is absolutely unacceptable."
Before Aunt Kang could speak, Mrs. Qin Liu smiled and said, "It was just a joke at first. Let's not take it seriously, so as not to ruin the reputation of the girl's family. Sister-in-law, don't you think so?"
Xiao Qin still looked the same and replied with a smile: "My brother and sister are right, it's just a joke."
In Aunt Kang's heart, ten thousand grass and mud horses are galloping past. That's not what you said when you came!
As for Kang Zhaoer's fame and reputation, it's a joke. In her opinion, a cheap maid born from a concubine has no reputation to speak of. In her eyes, it's nothing more than goods, and they only have value if they can be sold at a good price.
Aunt Kang became extremely jealous when she thought that Yu Yanran was already a second-grade imperial concubine at such a young age. She originally thought that giving her a concubine would help her establish a relationship with the Marquis of Jinghai, but she didn't expect that Qin Hao actually looked down upon her at all.
"Useless things!"
After leaving the Dongchang Hou Mansion and on the carriage, Aunt Kang twisted Kang Zhaoer's arm so hard that the pain made Kang Zhaoer shed tears.
Aunt Kang scolded: "Don't pretend to be weak here. I was just like a piece of wood in front of the Marquis. I'm a cheap servant. The lives of your mother and brother are in my hands. If you dare to disobey me again, you will be killed."
See how I deal with you!"
Kang Zhaoer shivered and wiped his tears.
Returning to Ningyuan Marquis Mansion, Xiao Qin comforted Aunt Kang: "Well, my nephew is good at everything, but he is too decent. I'm afraid this matter won't work. But don't worry, Zhao'er was born with such beauty.
It’s not difficult to find a good family.”
Aunt Kang was still a little unwilling to give up: "Madam, this Marquis of Qin holds two titles. If he has no heirs, wouldn't this title be advantageous to outsiders? My Zhao'er is not only beautiful, but you can see from this figure that he is also easy to have children."
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Xiao Qin interrupted directly: "Ms. Kang, how many noble children have you seen who can become the second-rank officials of the imperial court at such an age? He is very independent in doing things, and others cannot easily change the things he decides.
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Aunt Kang could only look at the ocean and lament that she had no chance of such wealth.
"Since the Marquis of Jinghai's Mansion cannot be entered, why not let Zhao'er enter my Marquis of Ningyuan's Mansion." Xiao Qin said with a smile.
Aunt Kang's heart moved. Gu Tingye was also a popular figure in the official family, and his family fortune was quite rich. It was indeed a good choice.
"Just keep an eye on that side."
Xiao Qin leaned into Aunt Kang's ear and whispered: "This matter needs some planning..."
On the other hand, Qin Hao returned to Jinghaihou Mansion and told Yu Yanran the situation without hiding anything.
Yu Yanran was furious. She wasn't angry with the Qin Liu family, it was about the inheritance of the clan, but she didn't mind if Qin Hao married a few more concubines.
She was angry with Aunt Kang. They had a conflict just a few days ago. Now, by giving Qin Hao her concubine's daughter as a concubine, wasn't it an obvious way to cause trouble for her?
Qin Hao comforted: "Okay, it's not worth it for an outsider, but you'd better remind Minglan that this Kang Wang family is not a fuel-efficient lamp."
"Hey, how come Minglan has so many relatives?" Yu Yanran hurriedly went to Chengyuan.
After hearing what Yu Yanran said, Minglan couldn't help but secretly gasped: "Isn't this Aunt Kang too mean? She actually let the daughter of the concubine become a concubine. Doesn't the Kang family lose their face?"
Yu Yanran complained: "What's the point? She even gave a daughter from a concubine to King Anyang as a concubine."
"What? Isn't Prince Anyang over seventy?" Minglan looked at Yu Yanran in shock.
Yu Yanran said: "You can't be wrong. Last time I asked someone to investigate Kang Wang's family. She was unscrupulous in doing things. She even loaned money outside and forced people to die."
Usury is actually usury. In ancient times, usury was so high that it scared people to death. The annual interest rate of 300% was considered a reasonable price. The word usury is also very vivid. Money comes in faster than money is printed. Ordinary people borrowed usury.
If you can't get enough at all, you can only sell your land, your children, and your daughters.
Although according to the laws of the Song Dynasty, usury was not illegal, among the group of noble officials, this was an act that undermined morality and would be looked down upon.
Sure enough, within a few days, Minglan was invited to dinner by Xiao Qin again. Kang Wang was also at the table. After a while of extreme pulling, Minglan was about to escape.
Aunt Kang took the opportunity to get angry: "You said you wanted Zhao'er to be Gu Hou's concubine, and now you're going back on your word. How will Zhao'er find her husband's family again in the future? I don't care, I'll stay here with you. You can watch it yourself."
Do it!”
Minglan suddenly felt nauseous and quickly covered her mouth and ran to the yard to retching.
Danjue reacted immediately and said with surprise and joy: "Please call the doctor!"
Soon the doctor came. After checking the pulse, he cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations, Mrs. Gu Hou, you are very happy."
The jealousy in Xiao Qin's eyes could no longer be contained, and her teeth were gritting loudly.
Chapter completed!