novelaction Chapter 126 She finally started to try to rely on him.
Chapter 126 She finally started to try to rely on him.
"Young Master." The maid's voice rang in his ears.
Xie Yanli snapped out of his daze.
Qin Jiuwei looked up at him, her worried expression immediately changing as she smiled and softly called out, "Husband, you're back."
"What were you thinking about just now? You seemed so lost in thought." Xie Yanli approached and asked gently.
Hearing his gentle yet earnest question, Qin Jiuwei's forced smile froze.
She looked into Xie Yanli's eyes and sighed softly.
"I was thinking about my cousin."
Cousin? Jiang Chirang's sister?
Xie Yanli's eyes turned cold.
He had no good feelings towards anyone or anything related to Jiang Chirang.
but……
He looked up and glanced at Qin Jiuwei's worried expression.
Never mind, Jiang Chirang is Jiang Chirang, and his sister is his sister; they cannot be confused.
"What happened? Tell me, maybe we can figure something out together." Xie Yanli sat down next to Qin Jiuwei.
Qin Jiuwei was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
She pursed her lips slightly.
From the time she married into the Marquis's household until now, she has handled everything herself, from the children's affairs to matters within the household.
The only problem was with the eldest princess and her uncle; there was really no other way but to borrow Xie Yanli's bodyguards.
I never bothered him with these things.
After all, she was playing the role of a virtuous wife, and a virtuous wife should handle everything quietly and discreetly, and should not cause her husband any trouble.
Moreover, in my previous life, I lived in the palace, where every day was filled with intrigue and deceit.
She was already used to handling things on her own.
If you can solve it yourself, do so. Even if you tell others, they may not necessarily help you.
They might even take the opportunity to harm you.
She doesn't trust anyone.
But... Qin Jiuwei raised her eyes and glanced at Xie Yanli.
Perhaps he is someone I can trust.
Moreover, Xie Yanli holds a high position and wields great power, so he might have a better way to handle things.
Qin Jiu pursed her pink lips and briefly recounted Jiang Yunzhu's story to Xie Yanli.
Hearing her slow, deliberate narration, Xie Yanli's lips curved slightly.
She finally started to try to depend on him.
That's fine.
“Although the Jiang family wants to annul the engagement, if the Chen family insists on not doing so, this matter will not be easy to resolve.” Qin Jiuwei frowned slightly.
The Jiang family is currently enjoying great influence. Although Chen's father holds the title of Earl, his official position in the court is not as high as his uncle's, and he only holds a sinecure.
The Chen family certainly doesn't want to lose this in-law.
Moreover, given his relationship with Xie Yanli, he's even less likely to give up.
If the Chen family deals with Mengniang and apologizes, the Jiang family will have nothing to say.
After all, it was common for men to have multiple wives and concubines.
Chen Xiuming's venereal disease had no symptoms. After Yunzhu died in his previous life, he was still fine and lived for two more years.
Qin Jiuwei also consulted Physician Lin.
Dr. Lin said that many men who contract venereal diseases do not show any outward symptoms and have no impact on them.
On the contrary, once a woman contracts the disease, she will soon develop symptoms and it may even endanger her life.
The Chen family? Xie Yanli quickly remembered this.
He had heard about the marriage back then.
"The late emperor favored Consort Chen back then. After hearing about this, he bestowed upon her a dragon and phoenix jade pendant. Although their marriage was not officially granted, it was still a matter of imperial favor."
"Moreover, Consort Chen is now Consort Dowager Chen, and she has a very good relationship with the Empress Dowager."
Qin Jiu frowned slightly. "Yes, so this matter is not easy to handle."
Yunzhi is the eldest princess, the emperor's older sister.
If she wanted to, dealing with a scumbag would be a matter of just a few words.
But Yunzhu was different; she had neither status nor rights.
"It's not that it can't be done," Xie Yanli said.
"My husband wants to..." Qin Jiuwei looked up at him.
The two looked at each other, and Qin Jiuwei understood his meaning almost immediately.
The next day, in the Imperial Study.
Gao Xian, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, sat upright behind a large desk.
The golden dragon embroidered on the dragon robe is bared and claws outstretched, as if it is about to take flight, demonstrating supreme imperial power and majesty.
"Your Majesty, Lady Xie, the Crown Prince's wife, requests an audience," Eunuch Li said respectfully.
Qin Jiuwei? What's she doing here?
Although he didn't know the reason, Gao Xian couldn't help but feel a little happy.
"Quickly, bring her in."
The eunuch's shrill voice rang out, "The Crown Prince's wife is to be summoned for an audience."
The palace doors were pushed open, and a slender figure slowly appeared.
Qin Jiuwei wore a light pink palace dress, which perfectly accentuated her gentle beauty.
Her skirt swayed gently with her steps, like a blooming peach blossom.
Gao Xian's face was cold and stern, but the moment he saw her, his eyes softened.
However, a tall figure soon appeared behind Qin Jiuwei.
Xie Yanli wore a dark blue brocade robe, his features clear and bright, like ink in water.
A black belt cinched at his waist was inlaid with a warm, lustrous jade pendant, which swayed slightly as he moved.
Gao Xian's smile froze instantly.
Isn't that Qin Jiuwei? Why is Xie Yanli here too?
Gao Xian's right hand, hidden in the sleeve of his dragon robe, curled slightly.
Yes, they are a married couple...
They should have come together.
Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli bowed and greeted the Emperor, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
Gao Xian suppressed the surging displeasure and irritability in his heart.
"Get up. What brings you here today?"
Qin Jiuwei cupped her hands and said, "I have come here today because of the engagement between my cousin Jiang Yunzhu and Chen Xiuming."
Upon hearing this, Gao Xian chuckled, "It's all because of one thing. Lord Chen also came here just now for this matter."
"He wants me to grant them a marriage."
Qin Jiuwei's eyes were filled with shock, and she asked urgently, "A marriage decree? Your Majesty, have you agreed?"