Mrs. Qiao's face darkened, and she murmured in her heart that in the past, every time something happened to the Hou Mansion, An Qi'en used her own dowry to pay for it.
What happened this time? And he is becoming more and more sharp-tongued. Although he still looks very docile, the feeling is different.
"Let's handle this matter like this. Jiang Hong, the most important thing for you is to focus on meeting His Majesty. Only with a good official career can the Hou Mansion be stable."
Liu's words hit the point.
"Listen to mother, my son is already preparing."
Mrs. Qiao yawned and excused herself to say she was tired and sent everyone away.
As soon as An Qien returned to Qiushui Residence, Bai Lu said excitedly, "Madam, didn't you see that Shen Shuli's face turned pale with fright."
Qingbi happily agreed: "Madam, why didn't you really sell her out?"
Bai Lu: "That's right, that little bitch is trying to stir things up in front of the old lady, madam, and actually said that I would use your dowry. That bitch is really making trouble."
Qingbi: "These days, she is either making food or making clothes for the old lady. She makes the old lady and madam very happy. That bitch is showing off in the house all day long."
Two maids stood on either side of An Qien, one fanning herself and the other serving tea and water.
An Qi'en was used to hearing the two of them noisy, so she smiled and said, "Normally, life is so boring, so let her stay at home and save the trouble of hiring an opera troupe."
Qingbi became even more happy after hearing this: "That's right, my wife is smart and can't crush her little bitch."
"Is the little kitchen making crystal winter melon dumplings today? Go and bring them over, your fat little one likes them the most."
Qingbi was overjoyed and said, "I'll pick it up right now."
Bai Lu: "This crystal winter melon dumpling is loved by both humans and cats. Qingbi even made colorful clothes for it."
The master and servant chatted a few happy words.
After a while, Qingbi didn't bring the crystal winter melon dumplings, and ran in panting to report.
"Young madam, madam is here, madam is here."
Seeing Qingbi making a fuss, Bai Lu smiled and said, "When my wife comes, she comes. Isn't this a common thing?"
Qingbi took a breath and said, "It's Mrs. An. She went directly to the old lady's yard, and now she's at the second gate."
An Qien frowned slightly, why is mother here?
This was Jiang's first visit to the Hou Mansion since she got married, so something big must have happened.
An Qien met Qiao Jianghong on the way to Anhetang. Qiao Jianghong told her what happened in the teahouse with an embarrassed look on his face.
His mother-in-law came to his door, and he couldn't hide it anymore.
After saying that, he glanced at An Qien's face. Her expression towards him was like a calm lake, without any ripples.
Qiao Jianghong felt quite disappointed. When he was bedridden, An Qien took good care of him and always put a smile on his face.
He stretched out his hand to shake An Qi'en's hand. An Qi'en walked forward naturally, avoiding Qiao Jianghong's rare touch.
"Your Majesty, don't take it to heart. I will take care of it, mother."
She knew the basics too well, but when he said those words in the teahouse, she didn't even have any emotion at all.
Qiao Jianghong followed her and said in a very gentle tone: "Qi'en, those words of mine were just a joke. You will always be the perfect wife in my heart."
"Thank you very much, Your Majesty."
Qiao Jianghong was even more panicked. A normal woman would have cried in sadness long ago.
And she is so abnormal!
When they arrived at Anhe Hall, Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Qiao were having a talk with Mr. Jiang.
You can tell from the look on his face that Mrs. Liu will apologize, and Mrs. Jiang will have to give an explanation to the Marquis Mansion with her airs.
An Qien, Qiao Jianghong saluted the elders.
Mrs. Qiao pretended to be mean to Qiao Jianghong: "Jiang Hong, apologize to your mother-in-law quickly. Whatever bastard thing you did, it was all because of your mouth!"
Jiang's face didn't look very good, but Mrs. Qiao was an elder, so she didn't want to look too bad.
Qiao Jianghong lowered his head slightly and said to Ms. Jiang sincerely: "Mother-in-law, my son-in-law knows his mistake. The matter in the teahouse was just a casual chat between the son-in-law and his friends. In the future, the son-in-law will be careful in his words and deeds."
Mrs. Liu also smoothed things over: "My mother-in-law, Jiang Hong is usually very good to Qi En. The young couple treat each other like guests. This time Jiang Hong is probably drunk and I will restrain him."
Jiang's aura was very strong. He glanced at Qiao Jianghong and said, "What are the consequences of doting on a concubine and destroying your wife? I'm a smart guy and you don't need me to remind you, right?"
Qiao Jianghong replied respectfully: "My son-in-law doesn't dare, but my mother-in-law can rest assured."
Jiang continued: "Although Qi'en is a concubine, she grew up under my knees. She is a real legitimate daughter in our An family. She has suffered only a few grievances since she was a child. She is proficient in all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and she is an excellent housekeeper. Good guy, why don’t you deserve a nice word when it comes to your mouth?”
Qiao Jianghong lowered his head to listen to the instruction and remained silent.
Mrs. Qiao didn't want to see her grandson being scolded, so she slowly said: "My dear, it's not good for both houses if this matter spreads. Jiang Hong didn't speak carefully, Shi An acted recklessly, and he hit someone in the teahouse. This It would be an embarrassment to spread the word."
Jiang sneered in her heart, this old lady was quite protective.
"Old madam, my Shi'an was trying to save him. Is it possible that the whole Beijing people would know that he doted on his concubines and destroyed his wives? What kind of wife, concubine, and lover, and the main wife is just using him to manage the house?"
Mrs. Qiao was unreasonable after all. She heard that Mistress An's wife was virtuous, gentle and kind to others, but she didn't expect that she also had fangs.
Ms. Liu hurriedly smiled and said, "Mom, please calm down and don't hurt your body. This tea is very good. It can calm down the fire."
Jiang had never seen such a mother. She was not nervous at all when her son made such a big mistake.
Mrs. Liu still had a serious face: "Uncle, when things come to this, are you still reluctant to let go of your "lover"?"
Qiao Jianghong's heart tightened, he didn't want to send Shen Shuli away.
An Qien spoke: "Mother, my daughter is unfilial and makes you worry about her after she leaves the cabinet."
Jiang felt a little distressed when he saw her being so gentle and quiet, and her tone naturally changed to a gentle tone: "Qi'en, don't say this. Just call me mother. I will definitely miss you."
An Qi'en felt warm in her heart, and then said: "Mom, the prince treats me very well, but this time it was an unintentional mistake. Shuli is also a sensible and obedient girl. Mother feels sorry for me. Qi'en knows it in her heart and is very grateful. ."
An Qi'en would not let Shen Shuli get out of the Hou Mansion easily.
Jiang's face became anxious, this silly girl, it's hard to drive away that bitch after this opportunity!
She was anxious and wished she could read minds.
Qiao Jianghong also took the opportunity to express his position: "Mother-in-law, Shuli is just a maid. I am sincere to Qi En and I will definitely treat her well in the future."
Jiang couldn't say anything else, otherwise he would get a reputation of being jealous.
Mrs. Liu said a few words to smooth things over.
While chatting, the topic of descendants came up.
Mrs. Qiao’s intended connotation: “The most important thing for a woman in her life is to support her husband, raise her children, and spread her branches. Qi En, are you right?”
