Chapter 1043 The Two Had to Combine Against a Common Enemy

Yes, master, there is news from the other side that Qin Yuru wants to see you and has something to tell you! Qinger nodded and said.

Shao Wanru seldom checked Qin Yuru. A secret in Jiangzhou was related to the Qins Mansion and the Qis Mansion. She couldnt get it from others but Qin Yuru.

Shao Wanru was clear about Qin Yurus taking advantage of the situation. By relying on the power of the Grand Princes Mansion, she had negotiated with Qi Tianyu.

Qi Tianyu was ambitious. Otherwise, he wouldnt have suffered losses to accept Qin Yuru. His purpose was the Duke Yongs Mansion in the capital city. Now, seeing that he could build ties with the Grand Princes Mansion through Qin Yuru, how could he let the perfect chance slip?

When in Jiangzhou, Qi Tianyu was a well-known young talent who was good at studying. In addition, he was the eldest son of the magistrate of Jiangzhou, so everything fell in with his wishes back then, and he had never taken a beating. Only the Qin sisters got him in an unfavorable situation. But even so, when people in Jiangzhou talked about Qi Tianyu, they would give him a thumbs-up.

Though Qi Tianyu was a famous gifted scholar in Jiangzhou, he was much less popular than other outstanding men in the capital city. He was indeed the Number Three Scholar, but he had been stranded in his official career. The support he could get from Jiangzhou was so little that it was nearly negligible.

If Qi Tianyu wanted more tremendous achievements, he could only depend on his own efforts.

Qi Tianyu should want to make peace with the Qins Mansion. If Qin Huaiyong was willing to back him up, it would be good for Qi Tianyu. Unfortunately, she was not Qin Huaiyongs biological daughter, so his hope of allying with the Qins Mansion by marriage was dashed.

It was impossible that no one was interested in his marriage. Perhaps, he just didnt even bother to consider ladies from ordinary families.

Yan Xi was the Number Three Scholar, and Luo Xiaowan of Duke Yangqus Mansion happened to have canceled her marriage, so he immediately went to propose the marriage. Both Yan Xi and Qi Tianyu came to the capital alone, so Qi Tianyu must have encountered the same thing as Yan Xi. But since he married no one for a long time, he must want to marry another lady from a n.o.ble family.

It was a pity that Qin Yuru had stained his reputation. Since he became a standing joke for some people, no influential family wanted to let their daughters marry him even if he was the Number Three Scholar.

Now there came a great chance for Qi Tianyu if he could play up to the Grand Princes Mansion.

For this benefit, he could ignore that Qin Yuru had betrayed him and even her previous marriage. As long as Qin Yuru could get out of prison and join the Grand Princes Mansion as a daughter, he could even consider marriage with Qin Yuru again.

In fact, this was the best time for Qin Yuru to inquire about things. In her current situation, Qi Tianyu would not stay very vigilant against her.

Moreover, he would even curry favor with Qin Yuru. Once Qin Yuru was let out of prison, she would owe him a big debt of grat.i.tude. However, if she couldnt get out, he would waste some of his kindness at most. Qi Tianyu could make big profits with a small investment, so why not go ahead with it?

It was almost time to receive some news from Qin Yuru.

She saw Qin Yuru again in prison, but Qin Yuru was vastly different from what she used to be. Though dressed simply, she looked clean and tidy. Someone must be taking care of her at all times.

She was putting on weight as if she had been living more comfortably in prison than in Duke Yongs Mansion.

When she saw Shao Wanru coming over, she didnt look at her with intense hatred. After just looking her up and down carefully a few times, she cracked a smile.

Second Sister, you came fast. Can you go in and out of Prince Chens Mansion freely? She greeted Shao Wanru and said with a smile, addressing her like old times.

Hearing this, they fell into a trance, thinking of their past that seemed to have happened a lifetime ago. Shao Wanru had never seen such an even-tempered Qin Yuru, who appeared generous and open-minded. It was as if her previous malicious and insidious self had broken into pieces in her heart.

Shao Wanru looked down, and her eyes fell on the thick chains around Qin Yurus wrists. With each step, there would be creepy sounds of something heavy being dragged.

Please take a seat!

Thank you, Second Sister! Qin Yuru sat on a stool aside and pulled the chain in her hand before raising her head to say, After I die, please bury me beside my mother. Only she is sincere to me in this life, although she had always been vicious and cheap in the eyes of others.

Shao Wanru looked at Qin Yuru and saw the relief in her eyes. After a long while, she asked, Didnt the Grand Princes Mansion respond?

The mansion has granddaughters. How could they care about an illegitimate daughter like me who appeared abruptly? Qin Yuru raised the corners of her mouth with sarcasm and continued, Mother didnt mention it all these years. She must have known the Grand Princes Mansion wouldnt take me in nor recognize me as a descendant. It is much better for me to be the legitimate eldest daughter of the Ningyuan Army Generals Mansion than an illegitimate daughter!

Qin Yuru had been locked up in prison for such a long time. In the beginning, she was busy plotting and was filled with boiling anger. Then she felt aimless and helpless before being caught in a whirlpool of hate. Later on, she dug up the past, little by little. Everything that had happened seemed to be a dream, a crazy one. In it, she was out of her mind. For an illusion that she could enjoy no end of wealth and honor, she sacrificed everything she had.

But in the end, she got nothing and even lost Madam Di.

My life is a tragedy. My mother lost her virginity and gave birth to me, but she was always afraid that others would know it, so she tried every means to marry me back into Duke Yongs Mansion. For one thing, Duke Yongs Mansion was inferior to the Ningyuan Army Generals Mansion at that time. For another, she feared the matter of her losing her virginity at a young age would come to light. It would be better for me to marry back and shut up everyone. Unfortunately, my mother forgot the wild ambition of my uncle and others.

Qin Yuru said slowly without jor and sorrow as if she were talking about someone elses business. After spending a long time in prison, how could she not understand the past after taking her time recalling every bygone event?

In the past, she was blinded by the glitter and the glamor of the luxurious life, so she didnt know about herself, nor did she want to see her true self.

The Duke Yongs Mansion broke up, and I cant go back to the Generals Mansion. As for the Grand Princes Mansion, it has nothing to do with me. Royal blood? Im an illegitimate descendant, which will only tarnish the royal bloodline, Qin Yuru said. The clearer she saw the reality, the more ridiculous she felt she was.

For others, she was as malicious and selfish as her mother. They were right because she could sacrifice everyone else only to benefit herself.

Now that she ended up with nothing, she finally realized what she had possessed was the most precious to her.

Father didnt come to see me even once. I know, I brought dishonor upon him The rims of Qin Yurus eyes were red, and she couldnt finish what she was saying. Silently, she wiped the corners of her eyes with her rough sleeves.

Shao Wanru didnt interrupt her and just listened to her quietly, waiting for her to recall the past. Her liquid eyes remained serene and tranquil.

As far back as her rebirth, she had already recalled her previous life. Now it was Qin Yurus turn to recollect the path she had taken in this life, including her mistakes and her regrets.

Second Sister, I dont want anything else, but please bury me beside mother. Raising her head, Qin Yuru wiped her tears and begged.

After Madam Dis death, the shameful story about her was exposed, which damaged her reputation. The Qin family expelled her, and Old Madam of the Duke Yongs Mansion casually buried her in an open place.

Qin Yuru was in a similar situation as Madam Di. No family would accept her. Taking her long sleep with Madam Di could be regarded as the best ending for her.

Okay, I promise you! Shao Wanru nodded and spoke unhurriedly.

Magistrate Jiang and General Qin reached a mutually beneficial agreement at the very beginning. It was about the time that you arrive at my family. Qin Yuru stopped recalling and went straight to the point with grat.i.tude in her eyes.

When I got to the Qins Mansion? Shao Wanrus heart thumped heavily. Her long eyelashes fluttered, and her eyes looked deep and solemn.

Yes, not in Jiangzhou at that time, but Magistrate Jiang and General Qin were there. They had a good relations.h.i.+p and were like old friends at first sight. Originally, they were not officials in the same place. Qin Yuru nodded, telling her the information she got from the servant.

It was also her achievement in the past few days.

The servant was clever and careful, but what she asked was all about the past events in Jiangzhou. From time to time, when she mentioned some other things, the servant would answer in pa.s.sing. After that, Qin Yuru would go back to their previous topic without him noticing anything wrong.

Fortunately, Qi Tianyu ordered the servant to accompany her to chat about the past. Even if Qin Yuru made a slip of the tongue, it did not alarm the servant.

Because of one thing, something that both of them didnt want others to know, they made the mutually beneficial agreement. They said they felt like old friends from the start, but it was just a story to hide the truth from outsiders. Qin Yuru said, I couldnt get any more information from the servant. It seemed that General Qin and Magistrate Jiang joined hands because of the arrival of one person.

With this cooperation, the two families felt like sharing honor through marriage, but my mother thought differently. After that, many things happened. But even so, after they came to the capital, Qi Tianyu and his sister were still entrusted to General Qin. If it werent for the close relations.h.i.+p between the two families, such a thing would never happen at that time.

Qin Yuru added with certainty.

The servant was Qi Tianyus trusted subordinate, who came from Jiangzhou with him. Qi Tianyu had several other servants, but this servant was the most favored one. He handled some affairs related to Jiangzhou, including the letters and gifts between Qi Tianyu and Magistrate Jiang and some other private matters.

However, this tight-mouthed servant never talked about these things. He would only put in and say a few words when Qin Yuru raked over the past in Jiangzhou. At other times, only Qin Yuru was talking.

I heard this person went there occasionally and seemed unwilling to let others know. Moreover, since they didnt dare to offend this high-status person with great power, they had no choice but to agree to resist him together. They must have discovered some of this persons secrets, so they allied out of fear.

Does this person have anything to do with me? Shao Wanru asked, staring at Qin Yuru.

Yes, sure. He is your Second Uncle, Marquis Xing! Qin Yuru looked at Shao Wanru and inclined her head very slightly.

Shao Wanru closed her eyes and opened them slowly. A trace of blood crawled over her deep eyes. Indeed. Sure enough