Chapter 978 Adding fuel to the flames (1st update)
Author: Moon Meow
Chapter 978 Adding fuel to the flames (1st update)
When Zhuang Ya was in Di country, because she didn't want to be laughed at by other countries, even if she hated Cai Qingyun in her heart, she kept it secret. Even when someone tried to provoke a dispute between her and Cai Qingyun, she always remembered
As the maid said, she only praised Cai Qingyun's excellence outside.
This endurance lasted until I returned to Daxia.
After returning home, facing her relatives, she naturally felt aggrieved without any reservation. Zhuang Ya was the only girl in the Zhuang generation, and she was more favored than her brothers at home. The family knew that she had suffered so much
It was a big grievance, so naturally she wanted to seek justice for her. It was just a fact that Zhuang Ya did not behave well at that time. If she took issue with this, she would make Zhuang Ya laugh at her. Zhuang Ya's second aunt asked her to endure it first, saying
With Cai Qingyun's character, she will definitely not change her methods after getting a taste of the benefits, and there will be many opportunities to take advantage of her.
This wait lasted for a month. During this period, the banker often secretly planted spies in the Cai family.
Zhuang Ya was surprised when she received the news, "Aunt Cai is actually willing to tell a concubine to kiss her nephew?" Especially for a concubine who doesn't like her.
There was a hint of sarcasm in Mrs. Zhuang's eyes, mixed with a little admiration, "Auntie Qu, if not for her superb skills, even Mrs. Cai can be manipulated by her."
"Mrs. Cai's confidant has long been bribed by Aunt Qu. The confidant told Mrs. Cai that Prince Zhen has some affection for Cai Qingyun, and he is afraid that he will soon enter the palace to ask for marriage. During this time
, the eldest daughter of the Cai family often enters the palace, and occasionally meets Prince Zhen in the palace. Mrs. Cai has long been interested, how could she be willing to let a concubine get such a great benefit."
Zhuang Ya wrinkled her nose, "That's right. If Cai Qingyun really becomes Princess Zhen, everyone in the Cai family will bow to her when they see her in the future."
Her tone was a little more unhappy, "Prince Zhen is obviously a very smart person, how could he like someone like her?"
Mrs. Zhuang sighed, "Men's minds are all devoted to official matters, and they naturally like women who can relieve their worries. They don't like women who need to be coaxed by them all the time. You, you are still too squeamish by us." Her topic was the first.
Turning around, he said: "For Mrs. Cai, sacrificing a nephew from her natal family in exchange for the position of Princess Zhen is not a bad deal. Not to mention that the second son of the Wen family is interested in Cai Qingyun and is happy in his heart.
"
She didn't talk to her daughter about this before, but now she realizes that raising a daughter can't just protect her. She should also let her understand some of the secrets of the family, so as to avoid falling into the trap again in the future.
Zhuang Ya was a little unhappy, but she nodded obediently, "I understand."
Mrs. Zhuang's lips curled up, "Aunt Qu just wants to use this incident to stimulate Prince Zhen. Let's make this matter a big deal and make the marriage a foregone conclusion."
After all, Prince Zhen was the emperor's biological son. Of course, the emperor would not choose a daughter-in-law for his son who was already married.
When Zhuang Ya thought of that scene, the corners of her eyes couldn't help but curl up. For her, whether she could marry Prince Zhen was the second most important thing. Cai Qingyun's failure to do so was the most important. Knowing that she didn't do so made her happy.
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Cai Qingyun has forgotten about Zhuang Ya because she has always kept a low profile.
She spent the rest of the time painting in the house, waiting for her aunt to arrange things for her.
A few days later, the second son of the Wen family came to the Cai Mansion as a guest. Although Cai Qingyun didn't want to have contact with her, her aunt invited the sisters to come out to meet the guests, and she couldn't refuse.
In good conscience, the second young master of the Wen family is not bad. But Cai Qingyun can't even satisfy the future princess. She only wants to be the mother of the country, so how can she like him? She treats him politely, but only treats him politely.
He treated him like a normal guest.
This appearance fell in the eyes of the second young master of the Wen family, and he felt more and more that she was a dignified person, which was heartbreaking.
Mrs. Cai also created opportunities for the two to meet from time to time.
Cai Qingyun is very annoyed. She doesn't understand her aunt's thoughts, but she can't pretend to be sick. If she dares to be sick, her aunt will dare to give her the name of a frail and sickly person. Now she really can't let her reputation suffer at all.
Otherwise, she would definitely not be hired as the county princess.
She could only use her aunt's mother-in-law's embroidery of Buddhist scriptures as an excuse to stay in the house all day.
However, a few days later, news began to spread in the Cai Mansion that she and her cousin Wen had a happy chat. The news spread quickly, and their family was the last to know.
Cai Qingyun was so angry that she was trembling. This must be the fault of her aunt. She wanted to bring them together so much?
She didn't want to marry an unambitious man like her cousin Wen.
Aunt Qu also looked livid and said, "I didn't expect that Mrs. Wen could convince her natal sister-in-law so quickly and let the Wen family agree to this marriage."
They were confident before because they thought that the Wen family might not agree with the marriage. These few days were enough for them to finish what they wanted to do.
Cai Qingyun said: "I have to go see Rong An."
He must ask for the order as soon as possible, otherwise she will really have to marry Mr. Wen Er.
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Cai Qingyun quickly went out smoothly on the excuse of offering incense.
What made her happy was that Rong An still liked her and was willing to see her.
Just after they met, Rong An showed a sad and disappointed expression.
"Since you are in love with the second young master of the Wen family, why did you give me those illusions?"
"I thought we were a couple who knew each other and were committed to each other, but it turned out to be just my illusion."
Cai Qingyun was dumbfounded. When did she and Mr. Wen know each other? How could she not know?
Her aunt was actually trying to ruin her reputation outside? She must have done an incredible job!
Cai Qingyun's eyes turned red, "Don't you understand what I mean by treating you?"
"I thought we could understand each other's feelings without saying anything else." She had done so much for Prince Zhen, wasn't it enough?
Rong An showed a miserable expression, "The second young master of the Wen family specifically told me in front of others that when he gets married in the future, he hopes that I can come and drink his wedding wine."
Cai Qingyun almost broke her teeth, her eyes filled with mist, "I have always only thought of him as my brother, and I have no other thoughts about him. I don't know why he would say such things."
"Would you rather trust him than trust me?"
As she spoke, she showed a panicked and sad look, her face was as white as a jasmine flower, and she looked particularly pitiful.
Rong An looked up to the sky and sighed, "Did you know that before I met you, I once entered the palace to ask for an order from the emperor."
Cai Qingyun suddenly had a bad feeling, and her eyes widened.
Was the emperor dissatisfied with her?
Rong An continued: "The emperor said that he has heard in the palace that you are the sweetheart of the second young master of the Wen family. The two families have already discussed marriage. Even if I am the prince, I cannot rob my daughter-in-law."
Cai Qingyun felt a buzzing in her ears, her vision went dark, and her consciousness fell into silent darkness.