Raising a wife? The mistress of the Hou family divorced and remarried her younger uncle

Chapter 328 Pregnancy

Zhang Er Guniang smiled bitterly, "Every family has its own troubles. The princess has a mother who lacks her own opinions, a father who favors his concubines and illegitimate children, and an aunt who loves to meddle in her sister's family affairs. I don't know how difficult her life is. If my aunt continues to interfere in my family's affairs, my mother and I are afraid our lives will be ruined. Everyone looks out for themselves. Princess, this is my sincere offer of allegiance. If the princess ever needs my help in the future, I will do my best to help her."

Su Qingwan seemed to be deep in thought. "Now that I am the Regent's Consort, my nephew's position in Huainan is secure, and there are plenty of people willing to fight for me. I don't need to bribe or buy you. I don't need to use you. The risk is too great. You could stab me in the back at any time."

Miss Zhang's face paled. Perhaps because of her young age, she was not yet calm enough. She chuckled and said, "What the Princess is worried about is that I am overestimating myself, but I will definitely prove my worth."

After Zhang Er Guniang left, Qingyun asked in confusion, "Why didn't you use her, Miss?"

“She is a person who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals. She is capable enough and smart. If she is useful in the future, I will definitely use her,” Su Qingwan said calmly. “It’s just that there is no need to get involved with her now. She understands that.”

Zhang Er Guniang is clever enough. As long as she is given enough benefits, she will be loyal. Conversely, if she loses her usefulness one day, Zhang Er Guniang will turn around and leave immediately.

She doesn't need Zhang Er Guniang's eternal sincerity; when she needs her, she only needs Zhang Er Guniang to do her best and handle things well.

"Then why did you say such cold things?" Qingyun was completely confused. If you wanted to use someone, why didn't you say something softer?

Su Qingwan chuckled and said, "With Zhang Er's personality, there's no need to show affection. Some things are best left unsaid. Our foundation in the capital is shallow, so let's take it slow!"

Su Qingwan lived a very comfortable life after her marriage. When the women of the clan held banquets, she was an honored guest. No matter how unpleasant the rumors were, no one dared to say anything to her face.

The women of noble families are all shrewd and know who they can and cannot offend. If they invite Su Qingwan, they will never invite the women of the Anping Marquis's household. Of course, Su Qingwan will not be invited to the banquets held by the blood relatives of the Anping Marquis's household. The two families keep to themselves. The daughters-in-law and children of the Anping Marquis also have to observe mourning and cannot show their faces in public. Su Qingwan also did not run into them.

Besides, she rarely saw Lu Feng's wife, Ding. Ding would avoid her whenever she was present. Some people, wanting to see what was going on, would deliberately invite their sister-in-law along, but Ding would find a way to avoid them. The atmosphere between the sisters-in-law became even more delicate.

Chen Lanzhu was to be married in May. Although the old Grand Tutor was from a family of upright officials, the wedding was held in a very grand manner, giving the Ningyuan Marquis's family a lot of face. The Ningyuan Marquis and his sons were all fighting in Huainan, and the wedding was arranged by Su Qingwan for the Ningyuan Marquis's wife.

Su Qingwan also met Ding at the wedding. Both the Marquis's Mansion and the Grand Tutor's Mansion held banquets. The female relatives of the Marquis of Anping's Mansion went to the Grand Tutor's Mansion, while Ding came to the Marquis's Mansion with Lin.

The Lu family and the Hou family have a closer relationship.

Su Qingwan had first encountered Ding Shi by chance at Nanfeng Tower a month ago. Now, upon seeing Ding Shi again, she noticed that Ding Shi's belly was slightly protruding, indicating that she was pregnant. A hint of hatred flashed in Su Qingwan's eyes as she recalled Xie Zhaolan being tortured to death while pregnant.

How could Lu Feng, who indirectly killed his sister, still get married, have children, and have a large family?

Perhaps her gaze was too cold and sharp, Qingyun slightly shielded her eyes, "Miss, it's a bit stuffy in the room, would you like to go for a walk?"