AWB Chapter 225 The Ungrateful Prince (The End)
Chapter 225 The Ungrateful Prince (The End)
The day of the third-day return visit to the bride's parents' home was fast approaching. Mu Jingyan was now Qingmo's dog; if his master said east, he would never dare to say west.
The two prepared generous gifts and returned to the Minister's residence. As soon as they arrived at the gate, they saw Lord Ouyang and a group of people waiting for them.
"Greetings to the Eleventh Prince, greetings to the Princess Consort." Just as Lord Ouyang and his wife were about to bow to the two, Mu Jingyan mounted his horse and stepped forward to help them up.
“Father-in-law and mother-in-law, there’s no need for that. I am Ruoxue’s husband. You can just call me Jingyan. Today we are just an ordinary couple visiting our family.” Mu Jingyan said gently.
Lord Ouyang straightened up, his face softening as he looked at Mu Jingyan, his expression full of relief. Seeing the couple getting along so well, he felt at ease.
As soon as everyone entered the mansion, before they could even sit down, they heard a commotion outside.
It turned out that the second young lady, Ouyang Ruowan, had rushed over with a group of maids and servants upon hearing that her elder sister was returning home. "Sister, brother-in-law."
Ouyang Ruowan walked in with a smile, but her gaze kept glancing at Mu Jingyan.
Qingmo saw this and a faint smile appeared on her lips.
After lunch, the father went to the study to talk with Qingmo alone, while Mu Jingyan chatted and laughed with a group of people in the hall, showing no airs of a prince whatsoever.
"Qing'er, how are things after your marriage? No one is bullying you in the prince's residence, is there? Today I saw that the eleventh prince treats you very well, and I am very pleased with him. I only wish that you and your husband can live in harmony and that you can live a comfortable and carefree life."
Qingmo smiled and said, "Father, don't worry, he treats me very well. You don't need to worry about me at home."
Minister Ouyang looked at Qingmo with a loving expression. Although he had many illegitimate sons and daughters, he naturally treated his legitimate daughter differently and always showed her more affection.
"That's good. If you've been wronged, come back and tell your father. Although your father doesn't have much power, he doesn't want you to have no one to turn to when you've been wronged."
Qingmo smiled politely and was about to speak when a scream suddenly came from outside. The father and daughter exchanged a glance and hurriedly went out to check.
Ouyang Ruowan fell to the ground, while Mu Jingyan stood to the side with a livid face.
It turned out that Ouyang Ruowan deliberately pretended to bump into Mu Jingyan by accident, and then fell into his arms, hoping to attract Mu Jingyan's attention. However, she did not expect that her plan would backfire, as Mu Jingyan dodged directly, causing her to fall to the ground.
Qingmo walked up to her and helped Ouyang Ruowan up with apparent concern. She said softly, "Why are you so reckless, little sister? You only offended your brother-in-law, and he won't blame you. But if you act so rashly outside and offend important people, it will bring trouble to the Minister's Mansion. Father, you should urge Mother to teach your little sister more manners and etiquette."
Ouyang Ruowan's face flushed red, and she was secretly furious, but she still managed to force a smile and said, "Sister is right. It was my fault. I'm sorry that my brother-in-law had to laugh at me. Sister, you won't blame me, will you?"
Qingmo glanced at her with a half-smile, then turned to her father and said, “Father, I think my sister is too wild. Such a temperament is prone to causing trouble. Why not send her to the estate to be raised for a few years and cultivate her character? It will also be good to find her a good family in the future.”
Ouyang Shangshu hesitated for a moment, then looked at Qingmo and said, "This... Qing'er, your sister will be of marriageable age soon. If we send her to the estate and she comes back in a few years, I'm afraid it will be difficult to arrange a marriage then."
Seeing that her father was not too willing to send her to the estate, Mu Jingyan interjected at the right time: "Father-in-law, I think it wouldn't hurt to send her there to be disciplined. Otherwise, if something happens in the future, people will only say that you have failed to raise your daughter properly. What do you say, Father-in-law?"
Mu Jingyan emphasized the last four words, causing Minister Ouyang to feel a chill. He glanced at Qingmo, weighed the pros and cons, and slowly said, "Then let's do as His Highness says and send Ruowan to the estate for a while."
Ouyang Ruowan stared wide-eyed at her father in disbelief, then glared fiercely at Qingmo before stomping her foot and running away.
Qingmo didn't seem to mind, and looked at her father, saying, "Now that everything has been arranged, we should return to the manor. Father, you don't need to worry." Mu Jingyan nodded and bid farewell to Qingmo before leaving.
On the way back to the manor, Jinzhu asked curiously, "Miss, why did you insist on sending the Second Miss to the estate?"
Qingmo smiled gently: "Since she's restless, let her behave herself. If she continues..."
Before Qingmo could finish speaking, Jinzhu felt a chill run down her spine. Her sixth sense told her that offending her mistress would have serious consequences, and she should just listen to her mistress.
Qingmo had no intention of letting Mu Jingyan live for long; a month later, she successfully widowed him.
As a virtuous woman who adhered to the "Three Obediences and Four Virtues," she made a vow on the spot before Mu Jingyan's memorial tablet that she would never marry another man in this life and would stay by her husband's memorial tablet for the rest of her life.
When this reached the emperor's ears, he greatly admired her actions. He not only bestowed many rewards upon her but also posthumously conferred the title of King upon Mu Jingyan, making Qingmo a princess. Everyone marveled at her unwavering loyalty.
Well, in ancient times, very few princesses remarried. Even if she wanted to, no one except the royal family would dare to marry her. She had to uphold the virtues of womanhood, whether she could or not.
Qingmo simply used a clever trick, putting on a show in front of everyone to gain a good reputation. Everyone was happy and saved face.
Jiang Siyan wants to be reborn? Is that even possible? He'd just die instantly, get burned by a ghostly fire, and his soul would be completely consumed. How could he possibly be reborn then? It's impossible.
As for womanly virtue, needless to say, as long as you don't see it, I've protected it. As for the places you can't see, it's better not to talk about them, like Lu Lin.
Yes, he was the first person her father wanted to introduce to the original owner. It has to be said, it was her father; his taste was impeccable. At least his looks were on her mind.
"Your Highness, isn't it rather inappropriate for you to be so intimate with me like this? I remember you said you would remain faithful to your husband for life. What does this mean?"
Qingmo lay on his lap with her eyes closed, pretending to sleep. Lu Lin placed one hand on her waist and played with her hair with the other, a playful smile on his lips.
"The prince is gone. He cared for me so much, so naturally he couldn't bear to see me lonely alone. As for you, ha, you're not a good person either. What, are you afraid?"
Lu Lin shook his head helplessly, his fingers gently tracing Qingmo's cheek. "You woman, you're always so bold. Aren't you afraid of being discovered? Why should I be afraid? At worst, I'll ask the Emperor for a decree to grant us a marriage."
Qingmo sat up and straightened her clothes. "Heh, you're not afraid of death. But since I said I would never marry, I will. If you have such thoughts, you should give up on them as soon as possible. It's just a fleeting romance, don't take it seriously."
"Heh, I was just saying it casually. Since you didn't mean it, then I won't mention it." Although Lu Lin said this, who knew how much sincerity was hidden in his joke?
Having finally become a wealthy and powerful widow, let alone being clean-shaven, any woman would have to be desperate to think about getting married.
You have money, what can't you do? Even if you're a widow, outsiders will still praise you. You can't be fooled by men at all. Men are just tools for amusement. If they don't work out, we'll just change to someone else, hehe.
All Qingmo wanted in her life was royal power and wealth, and Lu Lin remained unmarried for life, waiting without regret for someone he was destined never to meet.
"Ding, congratulations on completing the mission. We will take you away from this world immediately."
"Ding, area score settled: 1000, balance..."
The early stage of human immortality.
"Xiao Wu, let's start the next task."