Quick Wear: The male protagonists all fell in love with her at first sight

Chapter 268 The Young Master is Willing to Be a Mistress (13)

Jiang Rou's thoughts were in turmoil, but she didn't show it on her face. With her eyes half-closed, she asked casually, "What happened that's so serious?"

Upon hearing this, Song Xiangning gently shook her head. She then mysteriously leaned close to Jiang Rou's ear and whispered the news she had gathered: "My eldest cousin's mistress is pregnant, and he wants to bring her into the family. But how can our sister-in-law agree? Grandmother's Rongxi Hall is bustling with activity right now."

After saying that, he sighed, his voice filled with regret: "It's such a pity. If I wasn't afraid of getting into trouble, I would have liked to stay in Rongxi Hall."

At this moment, Rongxi Hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Old Madam Qin sat at the head of the table, her usual composure gone. She frowned deeply as she watched the farce unfolding below.

Old Madam Qin tightened her grip on the handkerchief, barely managing to suppress her anger. Her gaze fell on Su Xuruo, whose eyes were red and swollen, and her face once again displayed its usual kind expression. Her voice was gentle:

“Good child, come to your grandmother quickly, your grandmother will stand up for you.”

Su Xuruo had recovered from her earlier anger, but when she glanced at Liu Yuwan leaning weakly against Qin Sheng, instinctively protecting her stomach, her suppressed anger reignited.

She knew in her heart that Liu Yuwan was pregnant and it was inevitable that she would enter the mansion. What she could do now was to use this opportunity to get the old lady to hand over the power of managing the household to her.

As for Liu Yuwan, once people entered the inner quarters, she had her own ways of controlling them, and the eldest son could only come out of her womb.

As soon as Madam Qin finished speaking, Su Xuruo's eyes reddened instantly, as if she had suffered all kinds of grievances. She staggered and fell into Madam Qin's arms, tears streaming down her face like a broken string of pearls.

Madam Qin sighed softly and gently patted Su Xuruo's shoulder, "Good child, you've suffered."

After speaking, her gaze finally fell on the two people who were clinging to each other. Looking at Liu Yuwan's pitiful appearance, Old Madam Qin subconsciously felt displeased.

However, out of consideration for Qin Sheng's presence, she did not show it and said to Qin Sheng, "In the end, this is a matter for your room. Your grandmother, an old woman with one foot in the grave, should not interfere in this matter."

Seeing that Qin Sheng was about to speak, Old Madam Qin stopped him and continued, "But now this concerns the Qin family's offspring. Your father is not in Yanjing, and your mother is bedridden and unable to get up. So I will take over the management of this matter. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Sheng said to the old lady Qin, "Grandmother, what are you saying? You are the pillar of the family, and naturally you should make all the decisions."

Just as Old Madam Qin was about to nod and speak, Qin Sheng interrupted her with his next words:

“Wan’er and I grew up together. She is gentle and considerate. With her around, I feel at ease. Now that she is carrying my child, I naturally cannot treat her as I did before. I want to welcome her into the mansion with the respect due to a second wife. I hope Grandmother will grant my request.”

Before Madam Qin could speak, Su Xuruo couldn't help but blurt out, "I disagree."

She's still alive, how can Qin Sheng marry a concubine? Besides, does that bitch Liu Yuwan even deserve it?

Hearing her words, Qin Sheng didn't even glance at her. He admitted that he wasn't a good person, but he only had tens of thousands of days left, and he only wanted to spend them hand in hand with the one he loved.

Looking at his indifferent expression, Su Xuruo felt as if her heart was being torn apart. Why was he treating her like this? Was Liu Yuwan really that good?

As if sensing Su Xuruo's malice, Liu Yuwan shrank back for a moment, and Qin Sheng immediately shielded her behind him, his eyes turning icy as he looked at Su Xuruo.

Seeing Su Xuruo's lack of composure, Old Madam Qin was somewhat angry at her for being so weak. When she saw Qin Sheng protecting Liu Yuwan like this, her eyes darkened for a moment. Qin Sheng was the most outstanding child of the Qin family in this generation. How could he be blinded by love?

She composed herself and said in a deep voice, "Sheng-ge'er, do you know what you're saying? Liu Shi has worked in the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution), how can she be your concubine?"

Just as Qin Sheng was about to retort, he sensed the movement behind him. Turning around, he saw Liu Yuwan, who looked disapproving. She shook her head slightly, signaling Qin Sheng not to speak, and then stepped out from behind him, bowing to Old Madam Qin.

"What the old lady said is true. Yu Wan is of lowly status and is not qualified to be the wife of Sheng Ge... Young Master Qin. She has never dared to hope for such a thing. She only asks to be able to stay by the young master's side in the future. Even if she is a maid who serves tea and water for the rest of her life, Yu Wan will be willing."

No wonder

Yu Wan spoke softly, forcing back tears as she spoke, her expression sorrowful, her whole body swaying as if about to collapse, looking extremely pitiful, yet her heart was utterly calm.

After Qin Sheng married, the last trace of love in her heart was extinguished, and she entered the mansion only to seek wealth and glory.

Looking at Qin Sheng's obvious heartache, Old Madam Qin glanced at the indignant Su Xuruo out of the corner of her eye and felt that Su Xuruo hadn't lost this round unfairly.

Liu Yuwan's words were carefully considered. Since Qin Sheng had not yet taken power, he could not make decisions as he pleased. What she needed to do was to let Qin Sheng know that he had been wronged, so that he would feel guilty towards her.

As for Su Xuruo not letting her have the child?

What a coincidence! This is the gift she prepared for Su Xuruo. She hopes that Su Xuruo will be sure to hold onto it firmly when the time comes.

When Zhao learned that Liu Yuwan would soon be entering the manor, she was so angry that she fainted.

What a tragedy! Despite all her precautions, she couldn't stop this little wretch from entering the mansion. Even as a concubine, she, Liu Yuwan, the daughter of a disgraced official, was unworthy of her.

As soon as Zhao woke up, she sent someone to summon Qin Sheng. The mother and son each held their own opinions, and unsurprisingly, their talks broke down.

When Qin Xiayue arrived at the scene, she heard sounds of things being smashed and broken inside the room, accompanied by Zhao's angry curses.

Qin Xiayue didn't dare to delay and quickly walked into the house. She bumped into Qin Sheng, whose face was cold and aloof. She paused slightly and looked at him with a hint of worry in her eyes: "Brother..."

Qin Sheng glanced at her, but didn't say anything. He simply nodded slightly and left.

Qin Xiayue sighed as she watched her retreating figure, then walked into the inner room, where she happened to see Zhao Shi roll over and collapse onto the bed.

Qin Xiayue was terrified and shouted for a doctor. In an instant, Qingfeng Courtyard, where Zhao Shi lived, was in chaos.

Jiang Rou knew everything that had happened these past few days without leaving the house. Looking at Song Xiangning beside her, who was still gesturing excitedly as she told stories, Jiang Rou chuckled, put down her embroidery, and gently tapped Song Xiangning's forehead, teasingly saying:

"If those who used to praise your gentleness knew how mischievous you are now, they would be shocked."

These words drew a protest from Song Xiangning, and then the two of them started arguing. Their clear and melodious laughter drifted out of the courtyard wall and into the hearts of those below.

Sheng An looked at Xie Jingci, whose eyes had softened, and felt no emotion. He could only say that he was used to it. After all, he had never seen the detached young master of the past come looking for the Second Young Mistress so eagerly just because she hadn't left the house for a few days.

As the young master's most trusted subordinate, Sheng An understood his young master's mind well and said in a low voice, "Young master, would you like to go in and take a look?"

He regretted it as soon as the words left his mouth. How could he forget that his young master had a one-sided crush on him? Unsurprisingly, he received a cold look from Xie Jingci.

Watching Xie Jingci's departing figure, Sheng An shook his head in disappointment, thinking to himself, "He really is inexperienced in love affairs. According to the development in the storybooks, his young master is like a side character who silently protects the beauty in secret."

The tall, slender figure paused slightly, and the next moment Sheng An heard Xie Jingci's clear, cold voice: "At the third quarter of tomorrow, by the Plum and Bamboo Pavilion pond, I found her handkerchief."

The third quarter of a quarter of an hour after she woke up from her afternoon nap would not disturb her rest, Xie Jingci thought to himself.

Fearing that Sheng An might act rashly, he repeated, "At the very end of the month, do not disturb her peace before then."

Sheng An paused for a moment, then responded respectfully, inwardly marveling. Goodness, his young master had finally figured it out...