flstandardbreds Chapter 73 Birthday Banquet at the Duke's Mansion
Chapter 73 Birthday Banquet at the Duke's Mansion
Madam Yuan held her hand, motioned her to stand up, and insisted on bowing to her. Then she stood up straight and said gratefully, "You saved my sister's child regardless of your own safety. You deserve this gift..."
Jin Qiu couldn't help crying, "Madam saved my life, and it is only right for me to repay you with my own life. I can only blame myself for not having the ability to save Madam..."
Madam Yuan comforted her instead, "Sister saved you because she wanted you to live well. She wouldn't want you to exchange your life for hers. You've already been through hell to save her child, that's enough. No matter what kind of favor it is, it's enough to offset it... You don't have to feel guilty in the future, just live your life well... If you want, you can go back to Huaiyang with me in the future, and I'll buy you a small courtyard so you can have food and clothing without worries. Ying'er and Yu'er also get along well, why don't I adopt Yu'er as my adopted daughter and find a good marriage for her in the future. When she marries in my Governor's Mansion, I will never let her suffer in her husband's family."
Jin Qiu was extremely grateful. "I only have one daughter to rely on for the rest of my life. If you don't mind, I want to stay by your side and keep you company... Don't worry, I will do anything..."
Of course, Mrs. Yuan was more than happy to do so.
She is so loyal and kind to her sister, and being able to take care of her for the rest of her life is a way of repaying her.
Before Mu Qingyan left, she went to see Doctor Yan.
"Grandfather, I have made it clear to my aunt. You can take your brother to see her at any time. But I have to remind you that if you want to go out, you still have to cover your face. Many people in Beijing know my mother. If someone who looks so similar to her suddenly appears at this time, it may arouse suspicion... After all, it concerns the reputation of a woman, so you need to be cautious..."
Doctor Yan nodded, "Grandfather knows the seriousness of the matter, but won't you accompany Xulin to see your aunt? I think she wants you all to be present at this time..."
Mu Qingyan shook her head. "Grandfather, just accompany my brother. The Duke of Fuguo's Mansion is hosting a banquet today, so I have to go back..."
This was just an excuse, she didn't want to go back at all.
However, the scene of relatives recognizing each other is so touching.
Her identity is really embarrassing.
After all, she was not the real Mu Qingyan, she just bore her karma...
When facing her relatives, there is always a sense of guilt...
Yuzhan was waiting outside the palace. When she saw Mu Qingyan coming out, she quickly knelt down and saluted, "Miss, the prince has had a lot of things moved onto the carriage..."
"That is a gift from the prince. Let's go back and see what Mr. Shangyi is going to do today."
The Duke Fuguo's Mansion was indeed very lively. She deliberately lingered outside, walking slowly, and when she returned to the mansion, it was already dark.
The courtyard had been lit and was brightly lit everywhere. A stage had been set up in the front yard and the guests were watching a play in the front yard.
The Lan family has been trying to show off their reputation in public over the years, and the Duke Fuguo's Mansion is also of high status. Many officials are eager to establish a relationship with them and have a say, so they have asked their wives and daughters to come with generous gifts to show their support.
When Mu Qingyan returned home, the first person she met was Lan Hui.
Her belly was already very obvious, and four maids gathered in front and behind her to clear the way for her, fearing that she would be bumped into.
It shows how much she cares about the baby in her belly.
Yang Jing stood beside her, holding her hand. The two looked very affectionate, attracting the envy of many noble ladies.
"There's a banquet in the mansion today, why is cousin still running out? You're not coming back until dark, aren't you afraid of being rude?"
Lan Hui is the kind of person who can't get by without causing trouble.
Since Yang Jing married her, he has finally gotten to know her true character.
The person who seemed gentle and considerate before was actually full of schemes and calculations.
She looked at the cold and beautiful Mu Qingyan opposite her, and felt very regretful that she had believed Lan Hui and had an affair with her, and she broke off the engagement with such a beauty like Mu Qingyan.
If he had married Mu Qingyan back then, would his life be much better now?
After all, although Mu Qingyan is the legitimate daughter of the Duke, she is not favored. She has no one to rely on and can only rely on him to survive, so it is impossible for her to boss him around.
Mu Qingyan was not a worm in his stomach and could not guess what he was thinking, but the way he looked at her made her feel very uncomfortable.
She glanced vaguely at Lan Hui's abdomen before saying, "How can I be more rude than you when standing next to you?"
Lan Hui subconsciously stroked her belly, hatred flashing in her eyes.
If she wasn't pregnant, she would have slapped her!
Mu Qingyan glared at Yang Jing who had been staring at her. "Second Young Master's wife can't even take care of her own husband, and yet she still has the energy to meddle in other people's affairs? Look, your husband's eyes are almost falling on me, aren't you angry?"
Lan Hui's face changed when she heard that, and she stared at Yang Jing.
Yang Jing would naturally not admit it, "What nonsense are you talking about! You have no shame!"
Mu Qingyan sneered, "It seems like you are a coward who dares to do things but not to take responsibility... It turns out that you two are a perfect match..."
"you--"
Yang Jing was humiliated in public and was about to have an outburst, but Lan Hui pinched the soft flesh on his waist hard. He almost cried out in pain, but he held it back.
Although everyone was watching the show, there were also some curious people who were peeking over here.
How could Mu Qingyan hide these little actions between the two from her eyes? However, she had no interest in the boudoir pleasures between couples. "You guys are really... open-minded to come to someone else's house to flirt..."
They probably didn't understand the word "open", but her meaningful tone made Lan Hui's already ugly face even more embarrassed.
Because of this matter, Mu Qingyan can control her for the rest of her life!
How hateful!
Why didn’t she fall to death in the palace last time!
Mu Qingyan snorted coldly and left with the jade hairpin.
From the front yard to the peach orchard, you have to pass through a lotus pond.
But now it is autumn, and the lotus flowers have long since withered, leaving the place in a state of desolation.
As we passed the low bridge, a head suddenly popped out of the pond.
"Cough cough cough..."
"Mu Yingyu!"
She hurriedly pulled the person up.
"Cough cough cough..."
"what happened?"
Mu Yingyu was about to answer when she heard a large group of people rushing towards this side from the front yard. So she blinked at Mu Qingyan and then lay straight.
"Sister Yu! What's wrong with you..."
The first person who ran over was Mu Ruge. She hugged Mu Yingyu's shoulders and shook them twice, then began to complain tearfully, "Big sister, Sister Yu is only fifteen! How can you be so cruel!"