The spacious He family mansion seemed a bit deserted at this time because many servants had been dismissed. Perhaps because of her bad mood, Lu even felt that the sunlight seemed to be pale in color.
Princess Jinxiang, who was wearing linen mourning clothes, was in the mourning hall, but Mrs. Lu knew that she did not suffer much from the loss of her husband. What Jinxiang was complaining about was probably her fate and circumstances, and she was also worried about her children and grandchildren.
Although Princess Jinxiang is a member of the clan, the situation of the Cao Wei clan is no longer good. Except for the fact that they still have food and clothing to live in, most of the remaining clan members live in Yecheng and other places. They are closely monitored by local officials and have little power.
This situation did not begin when Sima Yi and Cao Shuang were in power. Emperors Wen and Ming both went through the process of fighting for the throne before they came to the throne. From then on, the emperor began to confine and guard against the clan. On the contrary, after Cao Shuang assisted the government, he reused He Yan and Jin Princess Xiang's family is closer to the center of power. Now that Cao Shuang and He Yan are dead, if Princess Jinxiang loses her children and grandchildren again, her situation will be miserable and desolate.
At this time, Princess Jinxiang noticed Mrs. Lu at the door of the mourning hall, so she got up and walked out on her own initiative. However, she was not to greet Mrs. Lu, but took her to the next room to talk.
When Mrs. Lu received the gift, Jin Xiang did not say anything, but just looked at Mrs. Lu up and down, probably wanting to observe what Mrs. Lu did in order to plead for mercy.
When Mrs. Lu remembered Qin Liang's request, she couldn't help but take a few more glances at the aunt she was already very familiar with.
Although Jin Xiang is not young, she is indeed still a rare beauty. The gentleness in her movements and the slight sadness between her eyebrows now add a bit of charm. Looking at Jin Xiang's plump and smooth white forehead, Mrs. Lu said, Her skin is still as beautiful as jade. No wonder He Jun regards her mother as a pure and pure goddess who cannot be blasphemed.
Mrs. Lu heard it said more than once that Princess Jinxiang's appearance was that of her mother, Mrs. Du.
Mrs. Du was even more famous when she was young. It is said that when she was not yet married, whenever she washed herself by the well, the flowers and plants next to her would feel ashamed of themselves and cover themselves with leaves, making her appear to be a god. Her beauty even frightened her husband. Qin Yilu was repeatedly humiliated and finally killed by Zhang Fei. Mrs. Du was a beauty who was a disaster.
Princess Jinxiang, who looks like Mrs. Du, has not caused so many troubles because she has a high status that no one dares to compete with and she rarely shows up.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law looked at each other for a while, and Mrs. Lu sighed with complicated emotions, and said truthfully: "Qin Zhongming didn't touch my concubine. He said he wanted to take revenge on his husband and make him cry and regret it!"
After hearing this, Princess Jinxiang's face changed and she said angrily: "Since Qin Zhongming is a person who does great things, can't he be more generous?"
Mrs. Lu hesitated to speak, and finally said: "My husband and Qin Zhongming have always been at odds, which may not be the most important reason. Does Auntie still remember that my husband's cousin wanted to marry Wang Xuanji?" Princess Jinxiang nodded, disapprovingly. He said: "Isn't it the concubine of Wang Ling's family who gave birth to a daughter?"
Mrs. Lu whispered again: "But Wang Xuanji's beauty is very famous in Luoyang. My husband is obviously a matchmaker. I'm afraid he is thinking about Wang Xuanji."
Princess Jinxiang's expression immediately became very embarrassed. But she must have gotten used to it. Not to mention others, her mother, Mrs. Du, was also robbed by others when Mrs. Du's husband was still alive.
Mrs. Lu had already guessed about Wang Xuanji. Now that she had opened her mouth and woke up, Jinxiang seemed to understand what was going on, because Jinxiang also knew what kind of people the He family and his son were.
Lu said: "Qin Zhongming specifically mentioned this matter today, and he obviously guessed what his husband was thinking. Qin Zhongming and Wang Xuanji might have an affair, so he was very angry about this matter, but he didn't care much about the previous verbal discord.
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Princess Jinxiang said solemnly: "Isn't Wang Xuanji the aunt of Qin Liang's wife?"
Lu was speechless and thought: So what?
Sure enough, Princess Jinxiang frowned and looked at each other, then quickly showed a look of surprise.
Seeing this, Mrs. Lu approached Auntie and whispered: "Qin Zhongming is not very interested in me. The person he thinks of is Auntie. He asked me to send a message and wanted to see Auntie."
"Me?" Princess Jinxiang looked surprised.
Mrs. Lu looked at Agu seriously and nodded lightly.
Princess Jinxiang's cheeks turned red, and the emotions in her beautiful eyes were very complicated, including humiliation, anger, and surprise, all blended together in an instant. Princess Jinxiang gritted her teeth and said: "You also said it was the Great Wei Dynasty
The first loyal minister, isn’t he just another powerful minister who wants to do whatever he wants!”
Lu was silent. Of course she didn't believe it. Someone brought troops and horses into Luoyang to be a loyal minister. In order to save the lives of her children and grandchildren, Princess Jinxiang even kowtowed to Master Sima and begged for mercy. The status of the Wei clan had long been reduced.
"I am already this age, and my innocence is still stained!" Princess Jinxiang's chest heaved with anger, and she cursed in a low voice. Then she took a deep breath, with deep sorrow in her eyes.
Lu said: "In the past, Qin Zhongming and his husband would always meet each other when Luoyang scholars had banquets. He seemed to have known that the person he cared about most was Auntie. He said that he should find a way to vent his bad anger, which may be what he meant.
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Princess Jinxiang put her hand on her heart, gradually calmed down, and asked: "You just want to vent your anger?"
Lu shook his head and said, "Qin Zhongming said that, but I'm not sure what he wanted to do."
Princess Jinxiang took a few steps, looking at the ground and thinking.
At this time, He Jun probably also heard that Mrs. Lu was back and found the room next to the mourning hall.
Although He Yan's spiritual tablet was next door, He Jun smelled of alcohol. He must have had to drink a lot after taking Wu Shi Powder. But he was not drunk. When he entered the room, he looked around at Mr. Lu. He was probably the same as Jin.
The princess of the village had the same idea, observing whether Mr. Lu had ever had sex with anyone.
Lu said angrily: "Nothing happened. I just pleaded for my husband, said a few words and went out. If your husband doesn't believe me, go ask the maid and the groom."
He Jun said with a complicated expression: "What does he want?"
Lu said: "Qin Zhongming wants to see Auntie."
He Jun's face suddenly turned pale. As Lu expected, he cared about his mother far more than himself. He Jun immediately said angrily: "His mother-in-law, Qin Liang, is bullying others too much!"
Princess Jinxiang said: "Where did you think you were?"
He Jun was anxious and angry: "I still don't know what these people are thinking? I will never let my mother be humiliated!"
Lu whispered: "Where's Asheng?"
When Princess Jinxiang heard about her grandson, her expression immediately changed and she hurriedly said: "Qin Zhongming is not a womanizer, how can he be as nasty as you think?"
He Jun was still anxious and said, "I don't believe it. If he doesn't have bad ideas, why would he suddenly want to see my mother? My mother has always lived in seclusion and has no contact with him."
Princess Jinxiang looked at her son, suddenly remembered something, and said hurriedly: "You forgot, I am related to Qin Zhongming."
"What kind of relative or classmate? I shouldn't know him." In anger, He Jun seemed to remember that he met Qin Liang because of Mrs. Lu, and immediately walked up to Mrs. Lu and raised his palms.
"Stop!" Princess Jinxiang shouted to him hurriedly, "She just went to plead for mercy and suffered a lot of injustice. Are you going to treat her like this?"
When Mrs. Lu heard this, she hurriedly grabbed Jin Xiang's arm and choked with sobs: "Auntie."
He Jun finally gave up venting his anger on the Lu family and suddenly slumped to the ground dejectedly.
Princess Jinxiang's voice said coldly: "Wang Ling is from a noble family. Only Qin Zhongming has some relationship with the Wei clan. Our family has a grudge against him, but it is not a life-or-death feud. Nowadays, you are a swordsman and I am a fish and meat, don't you?
Try to improve the relationship with Qin Zhongming, but you have to act on your own initiative?"
When Mrs. Lu saw He Jun sitting down, she boldly persuaded him again: "Think about Zang Ai. His story has spread all over the city. Why don't you serve as an official properly? We don't have to be so embarrassed, we just feel convinced."
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Princess Jinxiang said: "You are not as knowledgeable as my wife. You can no longer be so dissolute in the future. Think about what you should do!"