noffsinger Chapter 252 Unaware of the Taste of Sorrow
Chapter 252 Unaware of the Taste of Sorrow
Chapter 252 Unaware of the Taste of Sorrow
Jiang Miaomiao knew nothing of sorrow.
Because she had never been married in her previous life, she couldn't empathize with her.
I don't know how to comfort Sister Qiao.
You can only feed her a piece of candy; sweets can relax people.
Jiang Qiao'er looked at her aunt with longing eyes.
She didn't dare tell her parents that she didn't want to get married.
She'll definitely get scolded by her mother.
She didn't know what was wrong with her. She clearly liked Yanshu very much, but she was just afraid.
Xiuxiu crossed her arms and looked at Qiao'er, completely unable to understand her.
Weren't she and Sun Yanshu in love? Why did she change her mind?
This is not a good situation.
She said directly, "Qiao'er, if you really don't want to get married, then we'll call off the engagement."
"No...no...Auntie, that's not what I meant." Jiang Qiao'er's face instantly turned bright red.
Aunt Xiuxiu is really something...
Jiang Miaomiao: ……
Lu Qingyao: ...
"Qiao'er, there are still half a month until your wedding. I'll go and talk to Old Madam Cui and ask Aunt Qin, who works by her side, to teach you. She is also familiar with Old Madam Sun and knows her preferences. If there is anything you want to say but can't say, you can write to your aunt. Don't be afraid."
"As for business matters, if you have any undecided ideas, you can ask Manager Jin of Yipinju for advice. I will ask him to help you select a few capable people to assist you, so you can rest assured."
Lu Qingyao gently patted her hand.
As someone who's been through it all, she naturally understands the fear in the young girl's heart.
In the days leading up to her wedding, she also tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
Qiao'er is different from other girls. She grew up in the countryside and was loved by her parents. Although she has learned a lot, she still lacks experience in managing the household and dealing with rich ladies.
Most of her childhood playmates were married into farming families in the same or neighboring villages.
There aren't as many formalities and rules.
Qiao'er wanted to learn from her girlfriends, but there was nowhere to turn; she probably didn't even have anyone to confide in.
Not to mention those rich young ladies, many of whom don't show it on their faces, but in reality they look down on her.
Although her future mother-in-law seemed kind and reasonable, she was, after all, a young lady from an official family, and had many rules to follow.
Qiao'er might be able to fool outsiders, but she probably wouldn't be able to do that with her mother-in-law, with whom she spends every day.
Even if Qiao'er is carefree, she will still worry and be afraid.
Just like when she first returned to the capital.
Jiang Qiao'er felt much more relaxed after hearing this.
The next morning.
Jiang Miaomiao was munching on a steamed bun, eating her breakfast.
Mother received another letter, this time from the capital.
Jiang Miaomiao saw her mother take the letter and go to the next room with her aunt to whisper to each other.
The three siblings were very curious.
Look at each other.
Jiang Zifeng leaped onto the roof.
Jiang Ziyan picked up a book and paced back and forth outside the door.
Jiang Miaomiao, holding a half-eaten bun, went straight to the next room and pushed open the door to enter.
She snuggled into her mother's arms.
Little kids have this privilege: they can pretend they don't understand.
She munched on her steamed bun with relish, casually pricking up her ears to listen intently.
Jiang Ziyan: ...
Peeking through the crack in the door at my younger sister, who was openly eavesdropping, I felt a pang of envy.
Then I heard Aunt Xiuxiu ask her mother, "Who sent the letter?"
Mother replied, "Jiang Yue, in her letter she said that Qi Caiwei took a concubine for Jiang Yunze and brought Tao Tao and her daughter back to the Jiang residence. Jiang Yunze is preparing to make Qi Caiwei his official wife, and I should take this opportunity to divorce him. As for the case of Minister Qi's cheating in the imperial examination, Yan Shaoqing is still investigating it. They will submit it after I get a divorce."
"That's good. With the Qi family pressuring you and threatening you with Tao Tao, Jiang Yunze will definitely come begging you for a divorce. We've got the upper hand." This is going to be interesting.
Xiuxiu couldn't wait to beat Jiang Yunze up.
Lu Qingyao nodded.
Looking at the several large sheets of paper...
The Jiang family has taken back their mistress and illegitimate son. The Crown Prince is seriously ill. The Duke of Shen has already submitted evidence of the theft of military funds to His Majesty. His Majesty has already sent people to arrest Prince Su.
Soon, the Lu family will be able to clear their name.
There are also gossip and anecdotes from Beijing.
Princess Yuqing lost both her husband and son, and the entire Cao family was wiped out...
"The Princess has lost her son!" Lu Qingyao exclaimed in surprise. She looked at Xiuxiu, "Then Princess Jiayue is gone?"
how come?
Even though it's someone else's child.
But what a mother can't bear to hear about a child dying young, not even someone else's child.
She had seen that child before; he was as thin as a monkey and was said to be a premature baby.
Everything was fine on the trip between the capital and Jiangzhou, so how come...?
"Could it be that he caught a cold on the way back to the capital?"
Lu Qingyao then remembered that Xiao Miaomiao in her arms had also caught a cold and was still blowing her nose.
She instinctively hugged the baby in her arms tighter and asked Xi'er to fetch a small blanket to wrap her up.
Jiang Miaomiao stared blankly, her mouth agape.
The steamed bun in her hand fell to the ground.
She didn't come to her senses until her mother covered her with a blanket.
died.
Although little bean sprouts are not very pleasing.
But how could he have died like that?
She returned in autumn, and by the time she arrived in the capital it would be winter, or even spring if she had traveled slowly.
Did he die of illness?
Come to think of it, she's so thin and doesn't eat properly. She won't listen when we tell her to eat more.
Are children this young so prone to dying from illness?
She sniffled, a sense of fear rising within her for no apparent reason.
We're about to head to the capital. This is a long journey, not only in ancient times but also in modern times.
It seems she needs to exercise more and eat more.
"Xiuxiu, what kind of person is this Princess Yuqing?" Lu Qingyao asked curiously.
Something just doesn't feel right.
No matter what, there's no reason for the entire family to die out.
He met Princess Rong'an, the wife of the Prince of Liang, and Prince Jing in Jiangzhou, and they would inevitably have contact with each other when he went to the capital.
It's inevitable that you'll meet Princess Yuqing.
It's never a bad thing to know some basics.
Xiuxiu was stunned, almost thinking that her older sister knew her identity.
After thinking about it, I realized that wasn't the case.
It's normal for them, who are secret guards, to be well-informed, especially since Princess Yuqing is Prince Jing's own sister.
The older sister would make her keep track of the people they came into contact with and their social networks.
It's normal to know.
"Sister, I heard from the maidservant of Princess Jiayue that Princess Yuqing is so beautiful that it's hard to find a more beautiful woman in Daliang. But Consort Cao is plain-looking and mediocre. Although he is also a direct descendant of the Cao family, he lost his father at a young age. As an orphan and widow, he is not well received in the Cao family. Things only improved when the Eldest Princess took a liking to him. However, the Eldest Princess doesn't seem to like him very much. It's just a political marriage, and they live separate lives after the marriage."
"Rumor has it that Princess Yuqing is extremely ruthless, a smiling devil. Noble ladies in the capital both fear and respect her, and court officials also fear her. The Crown Prince is able to firmly hold his position as heir apparent thanks to the Empress and Princess Yuqing."
"The Smiling Yama?"
Lu Qingyao was slightly surprised.
This was somewhat different from the rumors she had heard in the capital.
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