179 She’s Just a Widow Now
No matter how good Cui Lingyi was, she was still a widow. Her husband had died just after she married over.
Her eight characters definitely jinxed her husband!
Even if Madam Qu did not believe in these things, she would still be afraid when it involved her son.
Moreover, her son was good at everything. Over the past few days, just the number of matchmakers who came to their house had almost broken their door frame. There was no way they could not find a better girl.
Qu Yuanxian did not expect his wife to have such a big reaction. For a moment, he was a little angry. “She is a good girl. In my opinion, our son might not even be worthy of her.”
Although the 30 families of Qinghe had temporarily declined, scholars would never decline. With Great Scholar Yang around, a comeback was only a matter of time.
A woman’s opinion was foolish and ignorant.
If Lianghua could marry Cui Lingyi, it was enough for them to be highly regarded by Yang Quanzi!
When Madam Qu heard that Qu Yuanxian was demeaning his son to support a widow, she immediately retorted, “Do you think she is still unmarried? She’s just a widow now, and her father is not the Prime Minister. The 30 families of Qinghe are just farmers hiding in the mountains!”
Her words were really too much.
Qu Yuanxian disdained to argue with his wife. He glanced at her coldly and rushed to the study.
After so many years, the couple had two sons and a daughter. They had an extremely good relationship.
Even if there were occasional small arguments, Qu Yuanxian had never been so angry at her.
Madam Qu also knew that she had gone overboard with her words, but she was used to being domineering at home. She could not bring herself to look for Qu Yuanxian, and she definitely would not allow Qu Yuanxian to ask for Cui Lingyi’s hand in marriage on behalf of her youngest son. She lay in bed all night and only closed her eyes at dawn.
The Qu Residence was only so big. On the surface, they did not dare to discuss their master’s matters, but gossips spread quickly in private.
Lady Yun was originally the eldest maidservant in Madam Qu’s room. Her beauty could only be compared to that of a pretty girl from a small family. Fortunately, she was smart and diligent, and she was very popular with the Yun family.
The second year after Qu Lianghua’s wife passed away, Madam Qu made the decision to give Lady Yun to Qu Lianghua as a concubine.
Qu Lianghua and his wife were deeply in love. It had only been a year since her passing, and he wanted to refuse. Madam Qu persuaded him saying that Xin’er had lost her mother when she was born. Now that she was older, Madam Qu was worried about other people caring for her, so Qu Lianghua reluctantly agreed.
After Lady Yun’s hard work, not only could Miss Xin’er not leave her, but Qu Lianghua also finally accepted her and often stayed over in her room.
Lady Yun thought that after she confirmed her pregnancy in a few days, even if the new wife married into the Qu family, her status in the Qu family would be unshakable.
When she received the news that Madam Qu’s servants had secretly passed on to her, Lady Yun panicked. She was still not pregnant.
Even if Cui Lingyi was a widow, she could still easily control her after marrying into the family.
At this moment, Cui Lingyi must not marry into the family.
Lady Yun thought about it carefully, and arranged for Qu Xin’er to accidentally overhear the servants’ discussion.
“With a stepmother, there will be a stepfather. Miss Xin’er is a girl. She must be very pitiful.”
“That’s right. It’ll be even more pitiful when the new Madam has a child. Who would really like someone else’s child?”
Qu Xin’er was four years old and understood a lot of things. She also knew that she did not have a biological mother. She was irritable and sensitive and would lose her temper at a whim. Only Lady Yun could appease her.
When she heard the servants’ discussion, tears welled up in her eyes. She shouted at the two maidservants who were discussing behind her back, “Impossible, my father won’t get married!”
The maidservant who was gossiping was frightened and hurriedly fled.
Qu Xin’er still could not calm down. She hurriedly went to look for Qu Lianghua, who was studying hard. “Father! Father! I don’t want a stepmother! I don’t want a stepmother!”
Qu Lianghua suddenly frowned and gently wiped Qu Xin’er’s tears. “What’s wrong with Xin’er?”
“I don’t want a stepmother! They say that if you have a stepmother, you will have a stepfather. When the stepmother gives birth to a child, Xin’er will be even more pitiful.”
Qu Lianghua’s gentle gaze suddenly turned cold. He coaxed her softly, “Xin’er, don’t be afraid. Daddy will always be here. No one can compare to Xin’er.”
“Boohoo~ Father, you have to keep your word.”
“When has Father ever lied to Xin’er?”
Qu Xin’er smiled through her tears. “Then Daddy promised me that he would never marry a stepmother.”
Qu Lianghua was someone who wanted to pursue an official career. It was impossible for him to not marry a first wife and manage his family affairs for the rest of his life. But he also could not let Qu Xin’er be criticized for not taught well by the matriarch.
This time, when Qu Yuanxian went to Woqian Town, he would also go with him. Firstly, he wanted to learn from Great Scholar Yang. Secondly, he wanted to see Cui Lingyi. If she was virtuous and treated Xin’er like her own daughter, he would settle on the marriage.
Even if Qu Xin’er was still young, Qu Lianghua would not hide it from her. “Xin’er will have a mother who loves you. Daddy will always protect Xin’er. Xin’er, don’t be afraid.”
Qu Xin’er shouted that she didn’t want it, made a fuss, and cried. Qu Lianghua coaxed her, and she fell asleep after she became tired.
Qu Xin’er was handed to the nanny to return and rest. Then, Qu Lianghua glanced behind him.
Sensing Qu Lianghua’s anger, Lady Yun and the maidservants hurriedly knelt down and explained, “Someone was gossiping in the garden just now and Miss Xin’er accidentally heard it. Second Young Master, please forgive me!”
Who would have the guts to gossip in the garden where the masters usually went? Qu Lianghua asked in a low voice, “Where’s that person?”
Lady Yun’s heart trembled. She bit her lip and said, “They reacted quickly and have run away.”
The other maidservants chimed in, “Yes, Second Young Master. There’s a fake mountain there. We chased after her, but she has disappeared.”
Qu Lianghua stared at Lady Yun a few times, his gaze becoming colder and colder. “There are only these people in the residence. Ah Fang, report to my mother now and let her deal with it!”
“Yes!”
Lady Yun’s heart was in her throat, and she forced herself to remain calm. Little did she know that Qu Lianghua had taken everything in.
If Madam Qu wanted to investigate, in less than an afternoon, the two maidservants who were gossiping and the person behind them had been found out.
Madam Qu originally thought that Lady Yun was tactful, but she did not expect her to be so ambitious. She wanted Qu Lianghua to not marry and induce Qu Xin’er to hate the new wife.
How despicable!
Madam Qu was furious and immediately ordered to sell Lady Yun away.
After a while, the servants rushed over to report, “Madam, Lady Yun is pregnant!”
Madam Qu stood up abruptly. “What!”
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Lady Yun was suddenly pregnant. After all, it was the Qu family’s blood and bones, so she stayed eventually.
However, she was hated by Madam Qu and Qu Lianghua. Qu Xin’er was also brought over to Madam Qu’s place and was not allowed to see Lady Yun again.
Lady Yun rubbed her stomach and looked out of the window with a gentle smile. “Son, grow up quickly. When you grow up, no one will be able to bully me. Your father will also change his mind.”
Madam Yun’s pregnancy should have been a joyous occasion, but Qu Yuanxian had a lot on his mind.
Cui Ze had been like his brother for many years, so he naturally understood how much he loved his only daughter.
Lianghua did not have a legitimate son before, that’s why he had the intention to let him marry Cui Lingyi. Now that Lady Yun was pregnant, Brother Shize would probably not agree to this marriage.
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