"Madam, your husband does not despise you! I just feel I have let Chang'er down too much over the years!"
Lady Liu smiled. "Is that an excuse? Then how do you explain your nightly revelries in the Fang clan's chambers?"
"Wanwan has educated Chang'er very well. I am so pleased that Chang'er is so outstanding, so I wish to compensate Wanwan!" Wei Chenggong stated with utmost seriousness.
These words made Lady Liu dizzy with anger. She held her forehead. "Wanwan? You address her so intimately. Are you blaming me for not educating Maoran well, aren't you!"
"Enough, don't be unreasonable. I haven't been to Wanwan's chambers at all in the past few years. She has been keeping an empty room and raising Chang'er alone all these years; it must have been difficult for her!"
"Wei Chenggong, have you no shame? You're already so old, and you still think about that! You are truly vulgar!" Saying this, Lady Liu, unable to contain her anger, picked up her fist and hit Wei Chenggong.
This time, Wei Chenggong was truly angered. He grabbed Lady Liu's hand and said furiously, "Enough! Don't you know how your own body is? Every time it comes to the crucial moment, it's either pain here or discomfort there. How many times have you rejected me? You always spoil the mood!"
After speaking, Wei Chenggong put on his robe, got out of bed, and said huffily, "This official is in his prime. If your body is unwell and cannot satisfy me, then take good care of yourself! Wanwan is different. After so many years, her body is still so young and vigorous!"
Wei Chenggong left without looking back!
Lady Liu cried out from behind, "Wei Chenggong, where are you going? Come back! Come back...!" Looking at Wei Chenggong's receding figure, Lady Liu collapsed onto the bed and wept!
She thought the night would end like this!
After the time it takes to brew a cup of tea!
There was movement from the second house, and the sounds were quite loud!
Because the yards of the two houses were close, Lady Liu could clearly hear the faint sounds coming from the second house.
"Wei Chenggong, you lecher! You and Fang Wanwan, both of you go die!" Lady Liu cried heartbreakingly, throwing all the pillows and bedding onto the floor!
"Fang Wanwan, you vixen! You dare to seduce men, and I will certainly deal with you!" Lady Liu bit her lower lip, her eyes filled with fierceness!
Qin Manor!
Upon hearing that Qin Yun had won third place at the poetry gathering, Qin Yuanzhang couldn't have been happier!
He not only held a welcome feast for Qin Yun but also widely publicized it to his friends and relatives!
"My son has achieved great things! My son won third place!"
Returning to Qin Manor, Qin Yun was speechless!
The entire Qin Manor was adorned with red cloth, decorated as if for a festival, and it was only missing the sound of gongs and drums.
Qin Yun held her forehead, feeling a headache.
She had to go to Blue Mountain Academy early the next morning!
With today's commotion, how would she face people in the future?
If the Su father and son saw this fanfare, they would surely be angered to the point of spitting blood!
"Yun'er is back! Come, let Father have a look, have you lost weight!" Qin Yuanzhang came to Qin Yun's side, looking her up and down with eyes full of smiles.
"Father, I've only been at the academy for a few days, how could there be such a big change!"
"Are you accustomed to Blue Mountain Academy? Have the classes started?" Qin Yuanzhang's face was full of kindly smiles.
"The formal classes begin tomorrow at Blue Mountain Academy! The previous few days were just for familiarizing ourselves with the environment!" Qin Yun shrugged!
"Good, good, good! The imperial examinations are less than two months away. We will work hard then, and perhaps we can also be on the list!" The thought of Qin Yun having outshone the capital's top scholar, Su Qingwen, today, made success in the imperial examinations seem within reach!
"Young Master, you have finally returned to the manor! This servant missed you so much!" Xiao Ju ran towards Qin Yun but was reprimanded by Qin Yuanzhang.
"How dare you speak so rudely! Is this how you address someone? You have no manners!"
Xiao Ju stuck out her tongue and wisely kept silent!
"Father, you should also say a few less words. Let's go inside!"
"Father has instructed the kitchen to prepare your favorite braised pork trotters!" Qin Yuanzhang said to Fu Bo beside him. "Yun'er is hungry, serve the meal!"
"Yes, Master!"
During dinner!
Qin Yun was seated beside Qin Yuanzhang!
Madam Min and Madam Zhang took their seats on either side. Qin Yu, displeased that Qin Yun had entered the top three, left on an excuse. Qin Yuanzhang was happy, so he didn't bother her.
It is said that sons are treasures and daughters are grass. This was vividly displayed in Qin Yuanzhang's case!
Even if Qin Yu had performed exceptionally before, as long as Qin Yun made the slightest progress, Qin Yuanzhang immediately focused all his attention on Qin Yun!
At the dining table, Qin Yuanzhang stroked his beard and laughed heartily. From time to time, he would put food on Qin Yun's plate, unable to refrain from praising her!
"From the moment you were born, Father felt you were an unusual child! I never expected you to disappoint Father!"
Qin Yun, seated beside him, forced a smile!
Madam Zhang also hurriedly flattered, saying, "Yun'er is a thoughtful child. In the future, our Qin Manor will have to rely on Yun'er! Don't you think so, Sister!" Madam Zhang passed the conversation to Madam Min.
Madam Min smiled, revealing an expression more awkward than crying. "Yes! I didn't expect Yun'er to be so successful! Concubine Aunt is also happy for you!"
Seeing Madam Min's awkward smile, Qin Yun suddenly wanted to find ways to displease her.
"Second Concubine Aunt is right, I like to hear that. After all, this Qin Manor... Father had promised me before that it would be mine sooner or later!" Qin Yun's words carried a hint of arrogance, as if declaring that everything in Qin Manor belonged to her, and Madam Min was merely a temporary guest!
Madam Min chuckled lightly. "Yun'er, don't speak so presumptuously. Although you are the legitimate son, this Qin Manor still has your sister, doesn't it? Even if not, surely she has a part of it?"
After speaking, Madam Min looked at Qin Yuanzhang and said, "Master, what do you say?"
Unexpectedly, Qin Yun responded first, "Sister is a woman; she will eventually get married. Does Second Concubine Aunt want to take things from the Qin Manor to dowry her? As the saying goes, a grown daughter cannot be kept at home. Seeing that Third Sister has grown into a graceful young lady, it's time to find her a suitable match!"
Turning around!
She looked at Qin Yuanzhang and said, "Father, people marry off their daughters and send real silver and gold to their families. Why should my sister have to dowry herself?"
Madam Min's face turned ashen. "Qin Yun, what nonsense are you talking about? Your sister is also your father's child. Does this Qin Manor not have a share for her either?"
"Slap!" Qin Yuanzhang angrily slapped Madam Min!
"Do you not know what day it is today? Yun'er has shone brightly at the poetry gathering, and as soon as she returned, you began to berate her. Do you think I am dead?"
Qin Yuanzhang said dismissively, "Put away your petty thoughts and don't cause trouble for me! Otherwise... don't blame me for being impolite!"
Madam Min bit her lip, tears flowing uncontrollably. "Master, Yu'er is also your child, and she is also very outstanding. Why can't you consider her?"
"No matter how good she is, she is still a concubine's daughter and will eventually get married. I have never treated Qin Yu poorly over the years; I have provided her with good food and drink, and she could buy whatever gold and silver jewelry she wanted. I have never been stingy with her, is that not enough?"