An Qi'en comforted him, "Brother, don't be angry about this. It's not worth it. You have to look forward to this day. I will take care of myself."
An Shian was relieved, but it was hard to say anything. What Qiao Jianghong did was not good-looking.
But since ancient times, it has been normal for men to take concubines.
Even he himself had a concubine.
An Weinuan also sighed, "Since ancient times, men have been so ruthless. Qi En, you are the main wife. No matter how much he accepts, he will always be under your control. If you manage your family well and have your own children, your life will be stable."
An Qien nodded, this is the reason.
But the Marquis Mansion felt dirty even to her! Give birth to a child for the Hou Mansion? Don't even think about it.
During today's trip, she knew her mother's family's attitude.
My mother's family will not affect the reputation of the entire An family because of her personal affairs.
She can only rely on herself to make peace with her.
The three brothers and sisters chatted for a while, and then the maid came over and said, "Young master, eldest aunt, and little aunt, please come to the master's main hall to dine."
....
At the dinner table, except An Zhengyuan, the father-in-law, who gave Qiao Jianghong some good looks, everyone else in the An family had cold faces.
This made Qiao Jianghong feel like he was on pins and needles during the meal back home.
Jiang criticized Qiao Jianghong as an elder, "We, Qi En, have been sensible and sensible since we were young. We have worked in the Marquis Mansion for these years without any regrets. To be honest, Qi En's success is all due to Qi En's success."
"It's hard to find another such a good woman in Beijing. My uncle should treat her better in the future. Don't do things like beheading her first and then repaying her later. If you take a concubine, my Qi'en will give you the rules. , My uncle killed her first and then brought her directly to the door. This is not only a slap in the face of her wife, but also our An family’s face!"
An Zhengyuan didn't know about this. Jiang was known to be virtuous, reasonable, and a good person at the dinner table.
An Zhengyuan's face darkened as he must have been unable to bear it any longer.
Qiao Jianghong took a concubine. This was a matter of course and he wouldn't say anything.
But this guy brought someone into his house just a few days ago, which meant that he had been outside for a long time.
If you take it back at this time, it must be emotional.
What does Qi En's efforts in the past few years mean? He went from dying to half-dead while lying on the bed.
It was Qi En who helped him seek medical advice, copied scriptures and prayed to Buddha, and took good care of him day after day, which made him become a normal person.
As soon as he got out of bed, he went directly to his house to pick up the woman and settle down with his daughter. Has she been a maid for the past few years?
She was so ignored by him that he had to slap her in the face at this time?
Will you die if you wait?
The more An Zhengyuan thought about it, the angrier he became, and said with a cold face, "God's will is pity on the grass, late night stands are common in the world, my uncle has only been able to slap people in the face when he stood up after sleeping for three years!"
Qiao Jianghong's face was extremely ugly. He didn't expect that his father-in-law, who was so kind to him, would not give him face at this time.
He bowed his head respectfully, "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, and son-in-law know their mistakes and will treat Qi En well in the future, have children with her, and continue to promote the Hou Mansion."
Qiao Jianghong's statement was serious, and he was grateful to An Qien from the bottom of his heart.
Moreover, she manages the household well and the Hou Mansion cannot live without her.
He ate this meal carefully, like a grandson.
Finally in the afternoon, the couple returned home.
After getting on a carriage, the anger Qiao Jianghong suffered in An Mansion was all visible on his face.
But he didn't show any anger towards An Qien, he was just sulking.
An Qi'en doesn't care whether he is happy or not, he deserves this!
Back at the Hou Mansion, as soon as they arrived at Qiushui Residence, the maid next to the old lady came over excitedly to report.
"Your Majesty, madam, Qingcui is happy. The old madam invites you to come over."
Qiao Jianghong was overjoyed and excited, and walked towards Anhe Hall.
Arriving at Anhe Hall, Mrs. Qiao was so happy that she held Qing Cui's hand and whispered softly, "Qing Cui, you are a healthy person now, so don't do any rough work in the future."
Mrs. Liu also agreed with a smile on her face, "I asked Qi En to arrange two maids to take care of you. This is the first child of our Qiao family, so we cannot neglect it."
Qing Cui pursed her lips happily, shyly.
An Qi'en saluted the old lady and Mrs. Liu, "Grandma, mother."
Qiao Jianghong asked happily, "Have you consulted the doctor?"
Qing Cui had a happy smile on her face, but she was still extremely restrained in front of her mistress, "Hui Shizi, Doctor Jiang took a pulse in about a month or so."
Qiao Jianghong was so excited that he couldn't describe it.
Mrs. Qiao raised her eyelids and glanced at An Qien with a smile, "Qien, sit down, don't stand."
An Qien smiled faintly and sat down on the side. The maid was very discerning and made tea and water.
Old Mrs. Qiao said, "Qi'en, Qingcui is pregnant. I have to work hard to settle her down."
An Qien smiled gently, she was happy to be this good person.
"Qing Cui is pregnant. This is a happy event for the Hou Mansion. It is not appropriate for a mother to be a maid based on the value of her son. It is better for the prince to take Qing Cui as a good concubine, so that she can raise her child in peace and contribute to the Hou Mansion. "
Qiao Jianghong was shocked. He thought An Qien would let people eat and drink and serve Qing Cui, but he didn't expect that An Qien would directly take a concubine for him.
Qing Cui was overjoyed. An Qien had a good temper and treated the servants of the Hou Mansion in a kind and gentle manner. There was no one in the Hou Mansion who disliked her.
Qingcui walked up to An Qi'en and knelt down in front of An Qi'en.
"Madam, I have nothing else on my mind. You have a kind heart and treat me well. I am grateful in my heart."
"When the child is born, he can be raised in your name. Qingcui will still be a maid. I don't dare to have other thoughts."
An Qien leaned over and helped Qing Cui up, "You have already given birth, so you cannot kneel down. You have served the crown prince with all your heart and soul these years. You deserve this title."
"Raise your own children by yourself. In this world, no one can be as caring about your children as your own mother. From now on, you will be my aunt. Don't think that you are not worthy. You sincerely serve the prince, how can you be unworthy?" ?”
Qingcui cried gratefully, "Thank you, madam."
Mrs. Qiao and Mrs. Jiang didn't expect An Qien to be so broad-minded.
When Qiao Jianghong wanted to take Shen Shuli as his concubine, An Qien blocked it. Why did she take the initiative to bring it up when she got to Qingcui?
He still remembers the anger Qiao Jianghong suffered in An Mansion.
If Qingcui is accepted now, Anfu will definitely not give up.
"Let's talk about this later."
An Qi'en sneered in her heart. She was pregnant. Did Qiao Jianghong lie in bed for several years and his brain was damaged?
She said calmly, "Your Majesty, Qingcui is pregnant and has served you with all her heart. This is what she deserves. Since ancient times, women have lived according to their status. If she is still a maid, she will have to be treated like a maid in the house if she has a big belly. The treatment, this is the first child in the Hou family."
"The servants won't take her seriously. It would be even worse if something happens to the child. Secondly, Qingcui is pregnant, and not giving her a status will also affect the reputation of the Marquis Mansion."
