flstandardbreds Chapter 112 Qin's ruthless control of Han's father and daughter
Chapter 112 Qin's ruthless control of Han's father and daughter
Han Mingzhang was stunned for a moment, "Madam, aren't you here with the prince to propose marriage?"
"There is such a huge gap between our family backgrounds, Han Nian'an can't possibly be my son's legal wife, let alone deserve the title of wife. But we in the Changning Marquisate are kind-hearted people after all, and considering that Han Nian'an is trying to commit suicide, we are willing to take her in as a concubine, and we will consider it as a good deed." Qin said this very generously, and her words sounded like a great favor.
"Why? I can't be a concubine!" Han Nian'an didn't care about anything else and rushed into the lobby.
Become a concubine? That means being a servant. Not only will she not get the shops and land of the mansion, but she will also be inferior to others in every way. She will never be able to be a concubine.
Qin looked at Han Nian'an. Although it was the first time they met, he was pretty much as she expected.
She is frivolous and rude, and doesn't look like a lady from a noble family. She has a good-looking face, but she is not a top beauty. She also exudes a sense of being calculating and overestimating. She would find such a person an eyesore as a concubine.
"Master Han, a girl in the boudoir not only eavesdropped on the elders' meeting outside, but also barged in so rashly. Is this the family education and family style of your Han family?"
Han Mingzhang felt a little embarrassed by what Qin said. It would be fine if Han Nian'an just eavesdropped, but he was too impatient.
"Nian'an, why don't you leave quickly and don't embarrass yourself here."
"Father, I don't want to be a concubine!" Han Nian'an looked at Zhou Yihong with a wronged look in her eyes, "Sir, do you want me to be a concubine too?"
Zhou Yihong already knew his mother's plan on the way here, but in his opinion, there was nothing wrong with Han Nian'an being his concubine. He just thought that she was interesting. Since his mother was not happy with her as his wife, it would be fine for her to be a concubine.
"Prince, say something." Han Nian'an looked at Zhou Yihong pitifully, feeling very uneasy. Could it be that Zhou Yihong also agreed to his mother's arrangement?
As soon as Zhou Yihong opened his mouth, he felt Qin's gaze and immediately changed the subject, "Sister Nian'an, no, Miss Han, marriage is still decided by parents. But don't worry, as long as you enter our mansion, whether you are a wife or a concubine, I will treat you well."
Han Nian'an's face turned pale. Damn it, Zhou Yihong actually wanted her to be his concubine!
"Prince, you can't do this to me. After all, I am the daughter of an official. How can I be someone's concubine? If you let me be a concubine, I'd rather die!" Han Nian'an threatened.
"It's meaningless to use the same trick twice." Qin looked at the other party coldly, "What's more, a daughter from a sixth-rank family becoming a concubine for the son of a marquis's mansion is already marrying up."
Every word Qin said since she came in till now has been without mercy.
Although Han Mingzhang wanted to climb up the social ladder, he could not withstand the slaps in the face from the other party who kept saying he was from the sixth rank.
"Madam Qin, although I am only a sixth-rank official, our Han family still values integrity. If you despise me so much, I think we should just give up on this marriage."
"Father!"
Han Nian'an was stunned and wanted to stop him, but Han Mingzhang secretly winked at her, telling her that he was retreating in order to advance.
However, the eye contact between the two of them naturally did not escape Qin's eyes.
She smiled contemptuously in her heart and followed Han Mingzhang's words directly, "Today, our Marquis' Mansion sincerely wants to come here to solve the problem, but since the Han family does not want to marry, we naturally cannot force them. Let's forget about this marriage, but after today, our Marquis' Mansion will also let people spread the news that it is your Han family who refuses the marriage, not that our Changning Marquis' Mansion is unwilling to take responsibility."
Qin's words stunned Han Mingzhang and Han Nian'an.
Han Mingzhang originally wanted to retreat in order to advance, but he didn't expect the other party to directly withdraw the ladder.
Han Nian'an was so angry that he gritted his teeth. He resented Qin for neglecting him and also resented Han Mingzhang for being so clever.
Han Mingzhang's face burned so much that he felt conflicted. In the end, he could only speak in a way that slapped himself in the face.
"Madam Qin, is there really no room for negotiation on this matter? I think Nian An and the prince are in love with each other, so why not..."
"Either be my concubine or stop here. Our mansion has already made concessions. If you are greedy, then no matter if you hang yourself or make a scene in the imperial city, the Changning Marquisate will never want the daughter of the Han family again."
Qin paused, looked at Han Mingzhang and continued.
"Lord Han, you can go out and ask around. Although I am just a woman, I am the mistress of the Changning Marquisate and my son, so I can still do it."
The threat in Qin's eyes made Han Mingzhang completely uneasy. Things had come to this point. If the Changning Marquisate really didn't care, it would not be of any benefit to their Han family.
And to take a step back, although she is a concubine, she has at least established a relationship with the Marquis's Mansion. If the stalemate continues, perhaps in the end all her efforts will be in vain.
Finally, Han Mingzhang nodded and said, "Forget it, I'll be your concubine."
"Father!" Han Nian'an was stunned and spoke in a sharp tone.
Obviously, he could have fought for it a little longer, but Han Mingzhang gave in so quickly.
Han Mingzhang frowned and looked at Han Nian'an, "Why are you yelling so much? Besides, don't you like the prince and want to marry him? What does being a concubine mean to you?"
Han Mingzhang winked at Han Nian'an. Judging from Qin's attitude, she had no choice at all. Becoming a concubine was a foregone conclusion.
Instead of yelling here and annoying people, it is better to say something nice to appease this Prince Zhou. In the future, as long as Han Nian'an works hard and wins the heart of Prince Zhou, even becoming a concubine can bring benefits to the Han family.
Han Nian'an understood what Han Mingzhang meant, but she still felt angry.
At this time, Qin spoke again.
"If Miss Han doesn't want to, then we can't force her to do so. We can just let it go. Yihong, remember this: don't have any dealings with Miss Han in the future."
"Don't!" Han Nian'an's heart trembled and he spoke instinctively.
Looking at Qin's knowing sneer, Han Nian'an was shaking with anger, but the more she acted like this, the more clearly she knew that there was no room for negotiation on this matter, and she could only choose to be a concubine or not.
But she has already given up to this extent. Who else can she marry except Zhou Yihong?
Seeing Han Nian'an's expression wavering, Qin looked at him sarcastically.
"Why, Miss Han, are you willing?"
Han Nian'an tried hard to suppress his reluctance and nodded with no way out.
"Okay! Then let's talk about the conditions of our Marquis' Mansion." Qin said.
"Conditions?" Han Nian'an was stunned.
The Marquis's Mansion already wants me to be his concubine, but there are still conditions?