Qiao Yuyan looked at the account book and became irritated as she looked at it.
She felt unspeakably uneasy, always feeling that something was going to happen.
The quarrel between her and Yao was still widely spread. Even though she didn't say anything disrespectful to Yao, she shouldn't have a conflict with her elders, so she also knew that there were many people in the house secretly involved.
Discuss this matter.
Qiao Weipeng came to Qingxitai in person as soon as possible to apologize for Yao.
Fortunately, I haven't heard any gossip about Qiao Yurong's marriage. After many rectifications, everyone in the house more or less knows what's appropriate.
But Mr. Yao fell ill again and stayed in his room all day long, lying on the bed and getting up lazily. Even when Qiao Yurong went there, he could not see her occasionally.
So it was inevitable that some people would say that she had made the elder sick.
Of course, Qiao Yuyan doesn't care much about these things, but just where they are.
Now that Aunt Pei and Qiao Yuning were back in such glorious glory, she was even more irritated.
She didn't quite believe that mother and daughter had such good luck, but they just went to Zhuangzi to stay for a few days, and they actually saved Concubine Hui.
But if it wasn't luck, could it have been arranged in advance?
How could they possibly have that ability? They were empresses in the palace, not some maid at home.
Who knew that something even more annoying would happen later, as Concubine Hui came over in person.
It seems that she is really favored now. As a concubine, she can not only leave the palace walls, but also appear in the courtier's backyard.
The old lady had to put on a lot of makeup to welcome Concubine Hui, and even Mrs. Xu had to bow and bow with her belly full.
Concubine Hui looked kind-hearted and went directly to Ninghe Hall to talk to the old lady about the past of the aristocratic family.
She was from a noble family, so she could have some topics of conversation with the old lady.
He also said that Mrs. Xu is getting pregnant now, so there is no need to be polite. If you feel uncomfortable, just go back and rest.
As he spoke, he praised Qiao Yuyan again, and then leisurely turned to the topic.
"Actually, I came here today as a kind invitation."
The old lady was wary in her heart, but very respectful on her face, "Your Majesty, your words are serious. It is our duty as ministers to share the worries of the Heavenly Family. If your Majesty has any instructions, just speak directly."
Concubine Hui then smiled and said: "I have always heard from Your Majesty that the Zhongyong Hou family has been loyal for generations and has strict rules. Now it seems that these words are really sincere."
She praised a few words first, and then said: "Although I say so, today's request is really too much."
She said and looked at Aunt Pei, who walked towards Concubine Hui.
Concubine Hui took Aunt Pei's hand and said, "It must be my selfishness! Although I have not known each other for a long time, I have become very close to this girl. It seems that I have been close for decades.
In my heart, Yayi is my own sister."
"Your Majesty, I love you so much," the old lady said quickly.
"Where is I? I don't want my girl to be wronged. Although she is a member of the uncle's family, being a concubine really makes me feel sorry for her. So... can you please make it convenient for the old lady and Mr. Qiao to make it easier for me?
This girl is free.
I will find another suitable marriage for her, so that she can live a glorious life as the first lady."
When these words were spoken, everyone in the Qiao family was really shocked.
Aunt Pei has been the aunt of the Qiao family for more than ten years, and she is suddenly asked to change the price?
I have never heard of a aunt from a good family remarrying?
If they really obey Concubine Hui, then the Qiao family will not be able to raise their heads in the capital.
If Aunt Pei really marries into another family, how will everyone view that family and the Qiao family in the future?
Concubine Hui actually wanted to come and slap her in the face. What good would it do her to offend the Qiao family?
The old lady and Mrs. Xu were both shocked and speechless by her words. Even Pei Yayi herself had a look of surprise, and then immediately knelt down, "Mother, you can't do this!"
Concubine Hui raised her hand to stop her words, and turned to look at the old lady with a smile, "Old lady, these words are indeed a bit abrupt, but I really can't bear to ask Yayi to be a concubine.
Don't worry, I will announce to the public that this is my intention, and Yayi is just following my arrangements."
Then she picked up Aunt Pei and patted her hand, "I know that although you have a gentle temper, you are also very strong at heart. Now that Sister Ning is getting married, she will become the wife of the Wen family in the future, so you can rest assured.
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The old lady finally spoke up, "Does Your Majesty know what your Majesty is doing?"
Concubine Hui smiled faintly, "It's just a matter between ladies. How dare you bother Your Majesty with this trivial matter?"
"Your Majesty, I think this is a trivial matter, but for my Qiao family and my Zhongyong Hou Mansion, it is a big matter involving face."
The old lady's words were very rude, "I have been loyal to the Marquis and the court for nearly a hundred years, and I have never been humiliated like this. Even if the empress comes to me today with a body of thousands of gold, we cannot agree to such a request."
"What misunderstanding does Madam have about me? No matter how stupid I am, I will never come to humiliate the Qiao family." Concubine Hui still had the same faint smile on her face, but it looked a little lighter than before.
The old lady bowed politely and said, "Concubine Hui, when Aunt Pei entered my Qiao family, firstly, our Qiao family never forced her, and secondly, she has never treated her badly in all these years. I really don't know why I want to do this."
To do this justice?
Or is it that my aunt feels that she has been wronged in my Qiao family and wants to find a better life elsewhere?"
Upon hearing this, Aunt Pei immediately knelt down again, "Old lady, I...I definitely don't mean this!"
Concubine Hui then put away her smile and said apologetically: "Look, it's because I can't speak that I have such a misunderstanding.
I really have no other intentions. I really feel that the princess, her aunt, is really pitiful when she is subordinate to others. I think that now she is my adopted sister, so I want to stand up for her and come to Qiao.
The family said nice things, hoping to save me some face, but who knew that the old lady would misunderstand me."
As she spoke, she looked at the old lady's expression and then changed her tone, "The old lady just said this. I also feel that it is ill-considered to act in this way. If I unintentionally make the old lady angry, I will never do it."
Please forgive me."
Of course the old lady kept saying she didn't dare.
Concubine Hui sighed again, "Originally, I wanted to ask my sister to go out and be a real lady, but it seems that I took it for granted."
No one responded to these words. After observing for a while, Concubine Hui finally revealed her true intention, "Since we can't go outside, why don't you, old lady, send a message and treat my sister as an equal wife?"