Springtime Affairs in a Noble Family

Cui Lingrong used to have a good temper and would tolerate these unpleasant things, but why should she?

The people she cherished suffered in prison. If it weren't for Zeyu's business acumen, she wouldn't have had the money to support the Marquis's family, and the family wouldn't have enjoyed such a good life later on.

Now the old lady is saying that she shouldn't have taken care of Zeyu and that she has embarrassed Zeyu. But when it comes to money, why doesn't she say that the money is dirty?

Seeing that Mrs. Xu was startled, Cui Lingrong said, word by word, "Mrs. Xu, did you understand what I said?"

"You...you're going against the old lady for someone who's not related to you by blood?" Mrs. Xu didn't understand, she really didn't understand.

"People who aren't related by blood will worry about me, afraid I'll be unhappy, and will try their best to repay me." Cui Lingrong looked at Xu's mother. "Go back now. Also, what I just said is true. There won't be any spring outings or summer retreats this year. If you want to spend money, you'll have to pay for it yourself. From now on, your three meals a day will be halved, and you'll only have white fungus and bird's nest on holidays."

Madam Xu originally wanted to show off her power and suppress the eldest grandmother, but she didn't expect the eldest grandmother to challenge the old lady.

This is outrageous!

There are actually daughters-in-law who disobey their mothers-in-law!

Mrs. Xu stormed off.

Cui Lingrong was stunned for a moment, then rubbed her temples. Just then, Madam Li arrived.

Li Shi arrived secretly, and the third branch of the family didn't value her, as the third master wasn't particularly capable. She still felt guilty about Princess Rongjia's false pregnancy last time.

"My sister-in-law looks much more haggard lately," said Madam Li.

"I haven't been sleeping well," Cui Lingrong forced a smile.

Not daring to linger at Qiushuangzhai, Madam Li said directly, "I've heard about Young Master Yu's matter. My third master and I aren't very capable and can't help you, sister-in-law. However, my sister-in-law's brother works in the yamen. If you wish to see Young Master Yu, or send him some food or clothing, I can ask someone to help."

My sister-in-law is a kind person. Although the third branch of the family has not been favored by the old lady over the years, they have lived a good life and have never lacked anything. Unlike some illegitimate daughters-in-law, she does not have to sew and mend in private to supplement the family income.

Li was always very grateful to her sister-in-law. She didn't dare to offend Princess Rongjia last time, but she could help with this small favor.

Cui Lingrong's eyes lit up. "Really? I want to see Zeyu."

Cui Lingrong has not seen her younger brother since he was arrested.

She had never been to a prison, but she had heard that it was cold and damp inside, and the food was always spoiled.

Mr. Li said yes.

Cui Lingrong immediately told Qiu Mama to give money to Li Shi to bribe her, saying, "Thank you for helping me. Take this money and use it to bribe her."

Li took the money and came to take Cui Lingrong there the next day.

Cui Lingrong brought some dry food and silver notes. She wasn't afraid; she was more worried about her younger brother's well-being.

The jailer walked ahead, saying, "You'd better be careful. This place is filthy and smelly; it's not a place for someone as important as you. Don't get too close later, or you might get scratched by someone else."

Cui Lingrong nodded her thanks. After stepping over the threshold, she was greeted by a stench that made Qiu's mother gag, but Cui Lingrong kept a straight face and did not vomit.

The ground was wet, and a fishy, ​​foul smell wafted through the air.

Cui Lingrong had never seen such a filthy place in her life. In addition, the people in the prison cell, upon seeing that she was a woman, excitedly rushed to the gate and said some vulgar and shameless things to her.

But Cui Lingrong showed no sign of backing down.

When she saw her younger brother, only a few days had passed, and he had dark circles under his eyes and had lost a lot of weight.

She had barely uttered "Zeyu" when she met her brother's incredulous gaze.

"elder sister?"

When Cui Zeyu realized he wasn't dreaming, he hurriedly wiped his face, trying to make himself look cleaner, but the more he wiped, the darker his face became.

Only after the other inmates rushed over did Cui Zeyu fiercely pull them away one by one, then tell her sister to go back, "It's too dirty here, sister, you should go back now. I will absolutely not confess to anything I didn't do!"

Cui Lingrong took out a handkerchief with heartache, "Quickly wipe your hands. I brought you some dry food and braised meat. You must not be eating or sleeping well here. It's my fault for being useless and not being able to come to see you right away. I will definitely find a way to get you out of here."

Seeing her sister on the verge of tears, Cui Zeyu became even more anxious. "I'm alright. With General Xie helping me out, I'll definitely be fine. Sister, please don't cry. I really haven't done anything immoral!"

Seeing tears in her sister's eyes, Cui Zeyu's heart almost broke.

It's his incompetence that allowed his sister to come to such a filthy place.

It was because of his carelessness that he was framed!

Cui Zeyu grew increasingly resentful as he thought about it. He then recalled Xie Yunting's words: Why couldn't he have more power?

Cui Lingrong took a handkerchief and personally wiped her younger brother's face, while Qiu's mother poured out warm water.

Cui Zeyu felt terrible, but the jailer came and said he couldn't stay any longer.

Cui Lingrong left all the food behind and slipped fifty taels of silver to the jailer, saying, "Please take good care of my brother's food, brother. He suffered from hunger when he was young and cannot eat spoiled food."

Seeing that the woman before him was beautiful and generous, the jailer immediately agreed, "Don't worry, sir. I may not have much skill, but I can still manage some things within this limited space. However, since your brother has offended the Qian family, I dare not be too blatant. I can only guarantee that he will have a clean meal every day."

Cui Lingrong gratefully agreed, but after she left the prison, she leaned on the carriage and vomited for a while.

Autumn's mother was also pale.

Caixia handed her a kettle. "Let's leave quickly, or people will gossip about you if they see us."

Cui Lingrong then boarded the carriage.

However, the smell of prison seemed to linger in her nostrils, and she didn't eat much after returning home.

When she was frowning with worry, Yu-jie came to see her and asked what was going on in the prison.

"My daughter heard that there are more than a dozen people locked up together in the prison, and it's filthy and smelly. Is that true?" Song Yu said, wanting to curse. "Tell me, how exactly can we let Grandmother and Father know that Princess Rongjia is infertile?"

In Song Yu's view, once the secret of Princess Rongjia is exposed, many things that happened before will not be accidents. At that time, her grandmother and father will definitely see the true nature of Princess Rongjia.

"Unless the old lady hears Princess Rongjia or someone from the Rong Prince's Mansion say it herself, or a doctor diagnoses it by examining her pulse," Cui Lingrong said, suddenly having an idea. "The Rong Princess's birthday is coming up soon, the old lady will definitely go."

"Is Mother going too?"

"Go! How can I let the old lady hear what I want her to hear if I don't go!" A hint of hatred flashed in Cui Lingrong's eyes. She felt that she hadn't been ruthless enough before, which gave Princess Rongjia a chance to turn the tables.