Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 8 Sister-in-law

"Empress Zhuang is just that impatient, but she's not a bad person. If she said something unpleasant, please don't take it to heart, Madam."

On the way, Yang Zhian took the initiative to speak.

Xie Jiu was a little surprised.

Unexpectedly, even though Concubine Zhuang was so rude to Yang Zhian in Chengming Palace just now, Yang Zhian still spoke well of her.

Someone like Yang Zhian, who hangs around the emperor, would definitely not talk too much for no reason.

But Xie Jiu didn't know the reason for a moment, so he just smiled and nodded.

"Your Majesty is quick to speak. I actually like directness like that."

This is also true.

The kind of person who needs to be broken down and listened to before being treated is the one who is difficult to get along with.

"That's exactly the point." Yang Zhian also smiled and said nothing more.

After sending the person to Princess Wenxi's residence and giving some instructions to the maid in charge of the princess, he left first.

"I am Qinlan, your servant, greeting the Madam." The tall, thin and capable woman bowed politely to Xie Jiu.

But there was no joy on his face, and there was even a hint of resistance.

Sure enough, the maid named Qin Lan then said directly, "Your Highness has not been feeling well these past two days and may not be in the mood for class. I haven't reported this to the Emperor yet, so I guess the Emperor doesn't know. I'm sorry to bother Madam. I'm afraid this class will have to be rescheduled for another day."

Xie Jiu could understand Qin Lan's defensive attitude.

After all, she is now the emperor's mistress, and in the eyes of others she is probably a person of bad character. It is not surprising that Qin Lan does not want her to come into contact with the princess.

This just shows that this palace maid named Qinlan really cares about the princess and is loyal.

However, Xie Jiu had his own plans for being the princess's teacher, so he didn't plan to leave just like that.

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a stack of calligraphy practice papers on the table, and walked over to take a quick look.

"This is the calligraphy the princess practices every day. The princess is still young, her wrist strength is not strong enough, and her hand is not steady. The pen she uses is a little soft and not suitable. She needs to change it."

After a pause, he said again.

"The calligraphy copybook you chose isn't very good. It's not suitable for beginners. I have a few good ones. I'll personally deliver them to you tomorrow so you can try them on for the princess."

And so on, many problems are pointed out one after another.

Qin Lan originally thought that Xie Jiu was just pretending, but when she saw that she really gave some advice, she was surprised for a moment.

After saying this, Xie Jiu did not stay any longer. He said that he would not disturb the princess's rest and left.

No nonsense, clear and concise, it really looks like he is here to give a lecture.

After she left, a small figure came out from the inner room.

"Aunt." Princess Wenxi looked up and said to Qin Lan, "She seems to be able to teach me."

Qin Lan pursed her lips, "After all, the Xie family is a famous family of scholars."

But she was still worried about Xie Jiu, fearing that he had a bad character and would lead the princess astray.

"Princess, you should rest for a while first, and let me observe you." Qin Lan said softly.

Before the virtuous concubine passed away, she held her hand tightly and begged her to take good care of the princess. Qin Lan did not dare to be careless at all.

Princess Wenxi was obedient and nodded quietly.

Chengming Palace.

Xie Jiu didn't get to see the princess and came back early.

At this moment, Zhao Xingjin was still handling government affairs. Thinking that Zhao Xingjin would go to Concubine Zhuang later and would not summon her, Xie Jiu went back to the side hall to rest.

Sure enough, Zhao Xingjin left after finishing his work.

Xie Jiu felt relaxed and happy. After lunch, he prepared to take a good rest.

She can be said to be working non-stop during these times.

Tired. But unexpectedly, at this moment, a little palace maid came with a wooden box, saying that someone outside the palace handed something in to her.

"Who sent it?" Qingfang took it and asked.

The little palace maid said, "The young lady of Weiyuan Marquis's Mansion."

There is only one young lady in Weiyuan Marquis Mansion, and that is Xie Jiu’s sister-in-law and Wu Que’s younger sister, Wu Qingchan.

Wu Qingchan was studying at a girls' school. She went to school early and came back late, so she spent little time at home.

Later, all the male members of the Wu family led their troops out of the capital. Perhaps Wu Qingchan felt a little awkward staying at home with an unfamiliar sister-in-law every day, so she simply stayed in the girls' school. She could come back once a month, and when she came back she would just say hello symbolically.

Apart from Xie Jiu taking care of her daily life and giving her pocket money on time, the two sisters-in-law didn't have much interaction.

So when they heard that Wu Qingchan was sending something to Xie Jiu, both the master and the servant were a little surprised.

Chunrong immediately gave the young palace maid some reward money, sent her away, and then closed the door.

"Open it and take a look." Xie Jiu said.

Qingfang nodded and opened the box. Inside was a broken jade hairpin with a letter underneath.

Xie Jiu recognized that the hairpin was the gift Wu Qingchan had given him when she came of age, so he roughly guessed what was written in the letter.

Sure enough, when I opened the letter, I could see the anger of the writer even from the slightly sloppy handwriting.

"A mouse has skin, but a man has no manners; if a man has no manners, why doesn't he die? A mouse has teeth, but a man has no self-control; if a man has no self-control, why doesn't he die? A mouse has a body, but a man has no manners; if a man has no manners, why doesn't he die quickly?"

After reading the beginning, Xie Jiu lost interest.

Throw the letter aside.

"What did she write?" Qingfang asked immediately.

Xie Jiu narrowed his eyes and said indifferently, "Of course she scolded me on behalf of her brother."

Chunrong and Qingfang frowned, leaned forward to read the letter, and immediately looked angry.

"From the moment she entered the Marquis of Weiyuan's household, you treated her with exceptional favor because she was the only daughter in the mansion. You bought her all the fashionable clothes, jewelry, and food and toys in the capital. Everything she needed was the best. Even her pocket money was much more than other high-class ladies, and that doesn't even include the extra money you gave her during the holidays. You truly treat your elder sister-in-law like a mother, and you've never wronged her in the slightest. And now she's scolding you so harshly, it's truly chilling!"

Qingfang, who is impatient, is very angry at the moment.

Chunrong didn't say anything but her expression was calm.

Xie Jiu smiled instead, "Isn't this just like her brother? When Wu Que was plotting against me, did he ever think about how much effort I would put into managing the household chores and running the Wu family's affairs after I married into the family?"

"They are the same kind of people." Xie Jiu's eyes were filled with coldness. "They are selfish and cold-hearted. They don't remember favors. They take it for granted when things go their way. But once you go against their wishes, they will become aggressive and want to eat you up."

It was obvious that Wu Qingchan sent in the letter and the broken hairpin to accuse her of betraying Wu Que and to break off all ties with her as her sister-in-law.

Tsk, it's hard for her to treat Wu Qingchan well for so long. This girl never thought about why she, as her sister-in-law, suddenly gave up her good life and did such a thing.

Well, how can a selfish person bother to consider other people's perspectives?

"Chunrong, send this out of the palace and tell her that it's a gift from me, your sister-in-law. This jewelry is made in the palace and can't be bought outside."

Xie Jiu plucked a magpie-climbing hairpin from his head and handed it over.

This was a reward from Zhao Xingjin, and it’s just what I need now.

Chunrong was about to leave when Xie Jiu called her back.

She asked Qingfang to bring a piece of paper, picked up a pen and wrote a line of small words, and put it into the box containing the hairpin.

About an hour later.

In Weiyuan Marquis Mansion, a sharp explosion was heard from Wu Qingchan's boudoir.

"Shameless bitch Xie!"

Then he grabbed the hairpin and the note and ran straight to Wu Que's yard.

When he saw the person, he slammed the thing on the table in front of Wu Que, his eyes wide open in anger.

"Brother, divorce Xie immediately!"

(End of this chapter)