sbdcsierra Chapter 111: The Concubines Exchanged in the King’s Seizure of His Minister’s Wife (6)
Chapter 111: The Concubines Exchanged in the King’s Seizure of His Minister’s Wife (6)
When Qi Lin arrived at Madam Qi's courtyard, he saw a roster in front of Madam Qi, and he suddenly felt a headache.
Sure enough, the next moment, Madam Qi said, "Lin'er, take a look at the women on this list. Do you have any that you like?"
Ever since Sui Ning came to the Qi Mansion, perhaps because he and Sui Ning did not get along very well, Old Madam Qi intentionally or unintentionally wanted him to take a concubine.
Qi Lin said helplessly, "Grandma, I've already told you that I will never take a concubine in my lifetime."
Madam Qi disagreed and said with a fierce face, "If Sui Ning and you are in love, I have nothing to say, but..."
After spending some time together, she finally understood.
Sui Ning is indeed a good kid, but it is obvious that she does not like Qi Lin. It was just the boy's wishful thinking from the beginning to the end.
Some time ago, she heard from the servants that Sui Ning had moved alone to a farm outside Beijing.
It would be better for her to take charge of giving Qi Lin a few concubines, so that there would at least be someone who understands his feelings in the backyard.
Qi Lin's face was serious, and he said solemnly: "I just want to spend the rest of my life with the person I love. I don't want anyone else."
"To prevent what happened back then from happening again, please just leave it alone, Grandma."
"This……"
Thinking of what happened in the backyard that year, Madam Qi was speechless. Finally, she could only sigh helplessly, "Ah! That's it."
Children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren.
"It's up to you, but I heard recently that Master Zongpin has returned from his wanderings. If you have time, go to Huguo Temple and ask about his offspring and marriage."
Qi Lin had heard of this master of poverty prevention.
It is said that he is very good at fortune-telling and knows the past and the future.
All the divinations he calculated came true one by one, and he never refused anyone who asked for a divination with a high price or who was interested in him.
Because of him, the temple where he lived was named Huguo Temple by the previous emperor, and to this day, the Huguo Temple is still very popular.
Qi Lin's eyes were deep, and he said casually, "Grandma, I'm a man. Is it too strange for me to go to Huguo Temple alone to seek marriage and offspring?"
"You and Sui Ning..." Before she could finish her words, Madam Qi suddenly realized, "You want me to help you call Sui Ning back?"
Good boy, now you know to set your sights on her.
Qi Lin's face showed no sign of embarrassment at being discovered. He smiled and said, "I'm married now. Seeking a marriage and having children is a matter for two people. What do you think, Grandmother?"
For the first time, Mrs. Qi felt that her eldest grandson was shameless: ………….
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On a big tree branch not far from the farm, Qi Yanzhi was staring at Sui Ning who was basking in the sun in the farm yard.
Ever since Sui Ning confessed to him that she was married, he had been in endless pain.
At the same time, his reason told him that she was already married and he should learn to stop.
But on the other hand, whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, he could not ignore the strong throbbing in his heart.
What's more serious is that Sui Ning's figure often appears in his dreams, making him feel uneasy and obsessed.
He can't deceive his own heart!
Afterwards, after several psychological struggles, he did something that even he himself hated deeply.
Climb up a big tree next to the farm and peek.
He allowed himself to sink into depravity in constant self-condemnation.
But after two days of observation, he never found her legendary 'husband' in the farm.
At this moment, he already had a guess in his mind.
Either her husband has passed away, or there is discord between the couple.
Otherwise, why would a woman like her live alone on a farm outside Beijing?
Thinking of this, Qi Yanzhi felt a sense of joy in his heart that he himself had not even realized.
At this moment, a short whistle sounded.
Qi Yanzhi reluctantly moved his gaze away from Sui Ning, jumped off the tree, and disappeared into the distance.
He came to the designated location, and Guard Qi You knelt on one knee in front of him, "General, the old lady wants to see you for something important."
"understood."
He took another deep look at the farm where Sui Ning was, then waved his sleeves and left.
But Qi Yanzhi didn't know that Sui Ning received a letter from Old Madam Qi just after he left.
In the name of dispelling the emperor's doubts, he appealed to her emotions and reasoned with her, and his words implied that he hoped she could go back and go to the Huguo Temple with Qi Lin.
"Madam, the old lady knows that you have just recovered from your foot injury, and has asked me to prepare a sedan chair for you. Please pack your things and follow me." said an old maid.
Although every word is a word of respect, the tone revealed in each sentence gives people an option that cannot be refused.
Sui Ning looked at the letter in her hand, tapping the table with one of her bare hands.
There was no expression of joy or anger on her face, but she exuded a powerful aura that could not be underestimated.
"Ningning, Qi Yanzhi has left." Liuliu said.
Sui Ning stood up and got into the sedan chair, "Then let's go and take a look."
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When Qi Yanzhi arrived at Old Madam Qi's courtyard, he saw Qi Lin was about to leave. The two looked at each other, neither of them spoke, and then they walked away from each other.
"grandmother."
Qi Yanzhi sat down next to Old Madam Qi, took the round fan from the maid next to him, and started fanning Old Madam Qi.
But Madam Qi had a sullen look on her face and pretended to question, "You've been back for so long, leaving early and returning late every day. I don't know what you're busy with outside."
"If I hadn't sent someone to find you, would you have forgotten me, your grandmother?"
"How could that be?" Qi Yanzhi said with a wry smile, "If my grandmother hadn't loved me back then, I wouldn't be where I am today. Even if I forget anyone else, I will never forget my grandmother."
His parents died when he was young, and he was raised by Old Madam Qi.
Since he became a general, the emperor granted him a general's mansion in the capital.
If it weren't for Old Madam Qi being in the Qi Mansion, he would never have set foot in the Qi Mansion.
Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Mrs. Qi's rather plump face again.
"I'm glad you're so kind, but your elder brother is already married. When can you bring me a granddaughter-in-law?"
Qi Yanzhi held his forehead helplessly.
He knew that his grandmother didn't want him to come over for anything serious.
Then, he heard Madam Qi mention Master Zongpin's return to Huguo Temple.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you really don't have anyone you like, you can also ask Master Zhunpian about marriage..."
Sui Ning's figure appeared involuntarily in his mind, so much so that he didn't hear what Madam Qi said later.
In the past, he hadn't met the person he liked and thought it was still too early. Now he finally met Sui Ning, but fate played a trick on him!
But he was unwilling to give up just like that. Maybe... he could really give it a try.
Seeing Qi Yanzhi suddenly agree, Mrs. Qi, who was originally racking her brains to persuade him, was suddenly stunned.
But after coming to her senses, she asked with joy, "Yan'er, do you have a lover?"
"Uh……"
A suspicious blush suddenly appeared on Qi Yanzhi's face.
He looked a little flustered, and stood up and said, "Not yet... not yet... Grandma, I'm going to Huguo Temple to find Master Zhunpin first, and I'll come back to see you!"
After saying this, without waiting for Madam Qi to ask any more questions, the whole person disappeared.
Looking at Qi Yanzhi who left in a panic due to shyness, Mrs. Qi showed a relieved smile on her face.
It seems that her grandson's wife will soon be found.