vrcanaries Chapter 191: The Cannon Fodder Sister Who Was Married Instead in Ancient Chinese Literature 71
Chapter 191: The Cannon Fodder Sister Who Was Married Instead in Ancient Chinese Literature 71
The girl's name contained the character "Shu". As for the rest, they knew nothing about her except that the couple had a very good relationship.
Jiang Yueshu frowned and thought, this woman is obviously not the wife of the Marquis, so who is she?
The name contains the character "Shu"?
Unable to figure out the relationship, Jiang Yueshu asked them to continue to pay attention and inquire around the surroundings, and continue to focus on Madam Hou.
Her occasional soliloquy seemed to contain some secrets that no one knew about!
Jiang Yueshu tried to talk to her, "Isn't the child here? Isn't the child Lu Zhao?"
Fang Ruyan's empty eyes suddenly froze, and she murmured to herself, "Child... my child... Lu Zhao..."
"No... they are all liars... No... he is not mine, where is my Kang'er?! Kang'er!!"
She stood up suddenly, roaring with a crazy expression, her hands holding something uncontrollably.
Seeing this, Jiang Yueshu hurriedly comforted her, "Kang'er is here, Kang'er is watching you, you have to be good!"
As Jiang Yueshu's voice softened again and again, Fang Ruyan slowly relaxed. She stopped yelling and just stared blankly ahead with empty eyes.
Who is Kang Er?
Fang Ruyan said that Lu Zhao is not hers. Does that mean Lu Zhao is not her child?
And the Kang'er she mentioned is her child!
Or is it that Lu Zhao has a nickname called Kang'er, and Fang Ruyan was upset and thought they were two different people?
Many doubts flashed through Jiang Yueshu's mind, so she had to be patient and try to make Fang Ruyan recover as soon as possible.
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The streets and alleys of the imperial city were all covered with red paper, and the air was filled with a festive atmosphere. Today was the day when the legitimate daughters of the Xu and Li families would marry into the marquis's mansion.
Jiang Xinghui had just been coaxed by Lu Zhao before he reluctantly came out of the house to help the Marquis's mansion with all the affairs.
After a while, two wedding sedans stopped in front of the marquis's mansion.
Lu Zhao, with a flushed face, held a red silk cloth on each side and led the two people into the door.
After the worship ceremony, the masters of the Marquis' Mansion began to entertain the guests who came to congratulate them.
Somehow, Marquis Zhongyi always felt that many ministers in the court today seemed particularly enthusiastic. They called each other brothers and toasted each other with glasses of wine.
He had some thoughts in his mind, so he naturally accepted everyone who came to him, and they clinked glasses like good brothers.
As he drank cup after cup of wine, Marquis Zhongyi's face became more and more rosy. He swayed like a drunk, burping, but still kept talking.
"Brother Wen... burp... today... I'm happy today... burp, another... cup..."
Seeing this, a figure in the crowd moved slightly and glanced at Lu Zhao who was being poured with alcohol in the distance.
At the same time, Jiang Xinghui, who was eating in the house, heard the maids' discussions outside the door.
"It's quite lively in the mansion today. The prince must be happy and has been forced to drink a lot of wine."
"I heard that the two new ladies have sent their maids to invite the prince!"
The two people's voices gradually faded away, and Jiang Xinghui's anger, which had just been suppressed, suddenly surged up.
Well, these two bitches, just married into the Marquis's Mansion, and they're already thinking of seducing the Prince!
snort!
She slammed the table hard, scaring the maidservants around her so much that they trembled.
"Let's go and invite the prince!"
Jiang Xinghui led a group of maids and walked towards the front hall aggressively.
Someone also stumbled towards the study in the Marquis's Mansion. He reeked of alcohol and mumbled something inaudible.
He suddenly bumped into a guard in front of the study, who quickly supported him and spoke respectfully.
"Sir!"
"Hiccup...who is it? I...isn't this my bridal chamber? Hiccup...who are you?" the man spoke in a confused state.
"Sir, we are the guards of the study!"
"Oh...hiccup, is it my father's...person?" The man sat down uncomfortably.
"Your Highness, we are indeed the Marquis's men." The guard bowed and replied.
"Hurry, burp...then you guys...go pick up father...burp."
Seeing that the guards were unmoved, he continued to speak drunkenly.
"Go, hiccup... go quickly!"
He struggled to push the guard's legs with his hands.
"Your Highness, we, the servants, must obey the Marquis' orders and stay in the study at all times." The guard said with difficulty.
"Go quickly, burp... I'm here... burp..." The man's face flushed and he began to push the guard's legs again.
The guard was pushed and shoved hard, but he did not dare to openly disobey the prince's order. Thinking that this place was not far from the front hall and the prince was here, there would not be any danger, so he could only clasp his fists and leave.
Seeing that there was still one person sticking there, the man moved his body in dissatisfaction and continued pushing.
"You burp... Go burp..."
The second guard had no choice but to follow his brother and quickly leave this place of trouble.
After the two men left, he walked around drunkenly, and when he saw that there was no one around, he immediately rushed into the study.
When the two guards arrived at the front hall one after another, they saw the drunken marquis and were about to tell the other adults to take the marquis away.
Unexpectedly, just as they stepped forward, a man with a red face hugged him and said, "My dear nephew...you are here...! Drink...for me...until these...old immortals...will not die!"
The other man hugged the second guard and said drunkenly, "Who are you scolding? Drink...who won't die...you, drink...fuck him!"
As a result, the two guards were forced to drink seven or eight glasses of wine as soon as they arrived. Because of the status of the gentlemen present, they could only struggle to explain and say that they were wrong.
As a result, these drunkards didn't listen at all. They kept yelling and cramming for wine.
After seven or eight cups, the two felt a little dizzy, but they also managed to break free from the clutches of several adults.
They were still somewhat clear-headed and knew the purpose of their trip. They held onto one side and prepared to leave, but were stopped again.
"Brother Lu...drink..."
"Brother Lu...don't go..."
The Marquis, who was originally being held by two people, heard the sound. He struggled a little, "I won't go. Hiccup... drink..."
The two men had drunk some wine and felt a little weak. They struggled to pull the uncooperative marquis to bed. It took them a full quarter of an hour to get him to bed.
The two of them staggered to the study, and when they looked at the empty door, they suddenly woke up.
Where is the prince? !
The two men agreed that one would guard the house while the other went to find the prince.
After a while, the guards learned that the prince's wife had taken the prince away. The two of them then took turns tidying themselves up and continued to guard the study.
That night, the Crown Prince was fast asleep in his wife's room, leaving the two brides alone in the empty room.
After waking up the next day, the two brides offered tea to their parents. Jiang Xinghui looked at them with disdain and a provocative look.
After the three men left the yard and there were no other masters in the mansion, they began a verbal confrontation.
"Tsk tsk, the two sisters are ladies from noble families, but they are so mean. They just entered the Marquis' Mansion and they have been thinking about seducing the prince all day long!"
"Tsk, you are no match for someone else! You are not worthy of your position, and I dare not see you. You are really an eyesore!"
Jiang Xinghui was furious. Ever since she married into the Marquis' Mansion, no one had mentioned her figure and appearance for a long time. She was furious when she heard it out of the blue.
"What are you talking about?! You are so mean! Is this how your Xu family raises their daughter?!!"
"You are the one who is talking nonsense! Everyone in the imperial city knows how vicious your mother is, and you still have the nerve to talk about others. It's true that a daughter will be like her mother!" Xu retorted without any hesitation.
"That's right, although sister came in before us, there is no need for her to intimidate us as soon as she arrives! If you act like this, be careful or I will tell the prince!" Li also warned secretly.
Jiang Xinghui became more and more impatient. Provoked by the two women, he rushed forward without hesitation and started fighting.
The two were frightened by Jiang Xinghui, and they attacked without mercy in order to protect themselves.
"Prince, the three ladies are fighting!"
Lu Zhao, who was discussing official business with his father in the study, was suddenly interrupted by a report outside the door. He frowned and hurriedly followed the servant to the place where the three people were fighting.
When Lu Zhao arrived at the scene, he saw three women wrestling with each other with their hair in disarray. The two newlyweds were in the same camp and working together. Naturally, Jiang Xinghui was at a disadvantage in front of them and was wailing and cursing in pain.
"Stop! Stop it all!"
A roar shocked the three people who were entangled with each other. They took a look during the break of the fight. When they saw that the person coming was the prince, their expressions changed immediately, and they looked at Lu Zhao pitifully with tears in their eyes.
The three of them were all covered in stains, their clothes were torn, their hair was messy, and they looked like shrews from poor families.
Lu Zhao frowned and looked at the three of them, finally stopping his gaze on Jiang Xinghui who was enduring the pain.
"Sir, it was my sister who suddenly rushed over just now. Sister Li and I were just trying to protect ourselves."
Xu noticed Lu Zhao's gaze and quickly began to explain softly.
"What nonsense are you talking about! Who told you to be so mean! You bitch!"
As she was talking, Jiang Xinghui wanted to rush up and beat her up again. Just now, when her husband was not around, the two bitches teamed up to beat her up. She had suffered a lot, so naturally she wanted to take this opportunity to get back at him.
Xu quickly glanced at Lu Zhao with tears in her eyes and hid behind him.
Lu Zhao quickly stopped Jiang Xinghui, "Hui'er! Stop it!!"
He looked at Jiang Xinghui solemnly, hoping that she could understand what he meant.
These two people have just entered the Marquis' Mansion. If they say a few more words to their family members on the day they return home, all their forbearance for so long will be in vain!
Jiang Xinghui understood what Lu Zhao meant, but she still couldn't help feeling sad and angry.
Lu Zhao waited until Jiang Xinghui calmed down before he spoke to comfort her.
"Okay, Hui'er has a rather impulsive temper and cannot stand hearing provocative words. I'm sure the two ladies wouldn't behave inappropriately like that! All three of you are at fault this time, regardless of right or wrong!" He glanced at the three of them one by one.
"You are all my wives. We all share the same fate. I hope the three ladies can live in harmony!"
The three of them were extremely reluctant in their hearts, but because of what Lu Zhao had just said, they just responded perfunctorily.
Upon seeing this, Lu Zhao asked the three to leave and instructed Aunt Hua to buy some jewelry and clothes for their respective courtyards as a consolation.
This method of keeping things fair did not cause dissatisfaction among anyone, but it was difficult to satisfy the two brides.
Lu Zhao specifically sought out Jiang Xinghui and discussed the matter with her gently.
"Hui'er... Alas, you should know the current situation of the Marquis' Mansion. How could... just..."
Lu Zhao sighed deeply, as if he found it difficult to speak.
Jiang Xinghui felt a little guilty, "Husband, I...I'm sorry, I care about you too much! Don't worry, I won't do it again in the future, I won't take the initiative to cause trouble again!"
She raised her hand and swore, trying to make Lu Zhao believe her.
Lu Zhao quickly held Jiang Xinghui's hand, a little embarrassed, "I believe you, but Hui'er, you are indeed a little impulsive! Although I have dealt with today's matter perfunctorily, they must be dissatisfied. If they say something at their mother's house when they return home, this..."
"I will do what I promised you that day. I will not sleep with them, but I do need to comfort them now."
The legitimate daughters of the two families have just married into the Marquis' Mansion. If he, as the crown prince, does not show any expression and cannot even give the two of them the most basic respect, the forces behind the two families will probably not easily cooperate with the Marquis' Mansion.
Jiang Xinghui felt uncomfortable. Looking at Lu Zhao's embarrassed face, he was silent for a few breaths and then nodded in agreement.
She lay in Lu Zhao's arms sullenly, "I know, husband. Go ahead. It's my fault. I couldn't control myself for a moment..."
That night, Lu Zhao stayed in Xu's courtyard.
His false affection successfully made Xu happy, but she refused any intimacy because she was still young and was afraid of hurting her body.
Xu felt sweet in her heart, but after listening to Lu Zhao's patient and logical explanation, she thought about it again and agreed obediently.
Lu Zhao took the opportunity to suggest that the matter be kept secret, and Xu happily agreed.
On the second night, he went to Li's yard and used the same words. Naturally, Li happily agreed.
For a while, the backyard of the Marquis' Mansion seemed particularly peaceful. Although the three hostesses had their own thoughts in their minds, they were new to the mansion and were not fully experienced, so they all held back.
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Jiang Yueshu looked at the woman in the scroll carefully, with a puzzled look on his face.
According to the information from her spies planted in the Marquis' Mansion, there must be some secret hidden in the study of the Marquis' Mansion.
Only the Marquis, Lu Zhao and Aunt Hua can enter the study in the Marquis' Mansion.
Aunt Hua is just a concubine in the backyard. Even if she has a deep relationship with Lu Zhao, given the importance of the Marquis' study, how could he easily let her in?