Don't disturb me, I won't be a concubine

Yunling returned to the room and couldn't calm down for a long time.

Prince, what does he mean? Are you going to make her a concubine?

Her face turned pale. No, maybe it was worse than being a concubine. Let her be a maid with no status!

Thinking of this, Yunling felt cold all over her body. Even Cui Qishao was not allowed to take concubines before marrying a wife, let alone the eldest son of the Duke's mansion? For the sake of his legitimate wife's face, he would never take a concubine at this time, and the eldest lady would not allow it.

Cui Qiyan was interested in her. Based on Yunling's understanding of him, if he wanted her before he got married, she would be a bed warmer at best.

She clasped her fingers on the table unconsciously, feeling confused. She couldn't let herself fall into the same situation as Liu Ying, but there were still several years before she could leave the house. What should she do?

Meng Dong opened the door and came back, bringing in a blast of cold wind from outside. She closed the door tightly and turned around to see Yunling sitting in a chair, stunned. She walked over and waved her hand in front of her eyes, "What are you thinking about?"

Yunling was agitated, came to her senses, stood up and said, "I didn't think anything of it, you're back."

She poured a glass of water for Meng Dong, "Drink some hot water to warm yourself up."

Meng Dong took it and held it in his hand, sipping it slowly, "It's too cold today -"

Yunling took Tang Pozi from their bed and said, "I'll put some hot water in it so that it won't get cold when you put it under the quilt when you sleep."

"Yunling, you're the best." Meng Dong smiled and nodded.

The next day, Yunling went to the front to do things as usual and laid out breakfast. When Cui Qiyan came out, she lowered her head and retreated to the back.

Cui Qiyan glanced at her, came to the table and sat down. Luo Shui served him a bowl of chicken soup porridge.

The room was quiet when Cui Qiyan was eating.

It rarely makes any sound.

After that, Yunling's eyes followed his footsteps until she saw him walking out the door. Then she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, raised her head and stepped forward to clear the table.

On this day, Qin Fangsui also came to the house to visit the old lady.

"It's so cold, you don't have to think about me all the time." The old lady held her cold hand and warmed her, feeling happy in her heart and face.

"Don't worry, old madam. I don't have many residences in Beijing that you can walk around in. I'm very happy to come and see you from time to time."

Qin Fangsui turned back to her maid and said, "Xianglan, give the things I brought to the old lady."

Xianglan took the food box in her hand to the warm couch and opened it.

"What good things did you bring me again?" The old lady was both curious and expectant.

Qin Fangsui reached out and took out a plate of snacks from the food box, "It's not a rare thing. It's the date paste and yam cake I made. I'll give it to you to try. It can also nourish the spleen and stomach, and replenish qi and blood."

The old lady looked at the delicate white jade pastry and nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay, since you made it yourself, I will definitely try it."

Mother Qi brought water to the old lady to clean her hands. After drying her hands, the old lady picked up a piece of jujube yam cake and put it into her mouth. She took a bite and praised: "It tastes really good, sweet and glutinous. I didn't expect you to be able to do it, Sui'er." Make pastries.”

"I like it. I will make you other snacks next time."

The old lady was happy after hearing this, but also said distressedly: "It's the end of the year, and you have enough things to do in the house, so don't bother doing these things."

Qin Fangsui's expression dimmed, and then she returned to normal, "My aunts are responsible for the affairs in the house, so I don't need to do anything. I also enjoy my leisure time, and I can come and accompany you often."

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Her expression was seen by the old lady. The old lady also knew about the Qin family's affairs. She said sincerely: "When your grandmother was still alive, she gave the family property to the second house to take care of. Nothing has gone wrong over the years. If you let me It would be too hard for a girl’s family to take care of so many things. Just let them take care of it, and when Yu’er gets married, his wife will take over.”

The old lady clapped her hand and said, "You should make good plans for yourself and find a suitable man to marry."

Qin Fangsui smiled faintly, with an imperceptible sourness in her smile.

She remembered her grandmother holding her and talking to herself when she was a child. Her grandmother was envious of the old lady as her close friend.

Grandma envied the old man's love and care for the old lady. There was only one peaceful concubine in the house, and the old lady didn't have to worry about anything. She still had the same temperament as when she was young after decades. She envied her for having three handsome sons. Harmony at home.

Qin Fangsui didn't quite understand it at that time, but now that she thought about it, she envied the old man in front of her who was nearly [-] years old. As a woman, if her life could be as smooth as the old lady's, why would she bother so much. Who would want to study hard if they could be carefree?

"Sui'er, what's wrong with you?" Seeing that she didn't speak, the old lady asked worriedly.

Qin Fangsui shook her head and said, "Thank you, madam, for your concern. But with my background, it is simply an extravagant hope to find a husband. Which family would be willing to marry a person like me whose parents have both died?"

"Nonsense," the old lady said sternly, "You are well-behaved and sensible, and your appearance is outstanding. You are no worse than other girls. Moreover, your father died for the country, and even the emperor ordered him to be honored. This is a feat that will go down in history.

, who dares to look down upon you? "

"Sui'er understands what you said. I never feel inferior to others, but I can't interfere with what others think. Marrying a wife is not a matter of one person, it concerns the entire family. Although my father is admirable, he is not here after all. Now, Yu'er is still young, so others will weigh these things."

Qin Fangsui's eyes made people feel distressed, and the old lady felt even more uncomfortable. She held her hand tightly and said, "Not all families are so short-sighted. Believe me, you will definitely marry into a good family who loves you."

"Well," Qin Fangsui's eyes sparkled with tears, she sniffed her sore nose and looked at the cakes on the plate, "Old madam, please have another piece."

"Okay." The old lady obeyed her words and picked up a piece of jujube yam cake and ate it.

Qin Fangsui stayed for about an hour before leaving.

Qi's mother sent the person out, and when she came back, she heard the old lady ask: "What do you think of Sui'er?"

"Miss Qin is generous and decent in her behavior and has a good temper. She is a rare good girl." Qi's mother replied.

The old lady nodded, "What do you think about letting her marry Qi Yan?"

Mother Qi was not surprised when she heard this, "Does the old lady want to marry Miss Qin for the prince?"

"I have watched Sui'er grow up, and I also know her character. If Qi Yan marries her, the two of them will be able to live in harmony. Our Cui family doesn't value how much the girl's family can bring when we marry. For help, what Sui'er is worried about is nothing."

The old lady paused and continued: "Sui'er will not be wronged when she enters the door of our Cui family. My old sister will also feel at ease."

Qi’s mother was noncommittal, “This is a big deal.

You must first ask the Duke and the First Lady what they want. "

"That's right, you have to tell them first." The old lady had some concerns in her mind.