My Naughty Princess Consort

Chapter 16 - Visiting My Mother

Translator: Artsy
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Qian Jiujiu pursed her lips. "I didn't mean to take it, but it was given to me though. Do you want me to help you clarify to others about what Minister Qian had done?

"Using an illegitimate daughter of a concubine to replace the daughter of the first wife for marriage. I don't know whose idea it is but l'm sure the Qian family will have to bear the crime of deceiving."

"After all, I am merely the daughter of a concubine with nothing to lose. I'm not sure if you all have heard of the saying in my village that a barefooted person is not afraid of those who are wearing shoes."

All three of them were taken by surprise when encountering such a Qian Jiujiu. Is she still the same person who would kneel before us and dare not even lift her head?

They could not help but exchange glances with each other. Staring at Qian Jiujiu, they were stunned to silence by her and they did not know what to say.

It was because what Qian Jiujiu mentioned was true. This matter could not be revealed to the public recently, especially these few days. People thought that the Qian family was still willing to marry off the daughter of the first wife after finding out that Lord Xiao had turned handicapped.

This had resulted in the Qian family to be highly praised by the people in the Capital. If others were to realize this was fake, then they could not shy away from the crime of deceiving and they would probably turn into a family hated by everyone.

Thinking of that, Qian Yuge's face paled. However, she had never encountered such a matter before, hence she did not know how to respond to it. All she could do was to look daggers at Qian Jiujiu in fury.

In the study room of Minister Qian. Minister Qian had just returned to his room not long ago to receive the news that the Third Prince was here. Everyone knew that the Third Prince was the candidate with the greatest potential to ascend the throne.

With that in mind, Minister Qian welcomed the Third Prince swiftly. "Greetings to the Third Prince from your humble servant. May I know why you pay a visit today?"

The Third Prince, Mu Yesheng caught a glimpse of Minister Qian. "I heard that the daughter of your first wife will be back today. I wonder if I can meet her by any chance?"

Minister Qian was stunned for a moment. Never had he expected that Mu Yesheng paid a visit to meet Qian Jiujiu. The expression in his eyes betrayed his confusion. "Jiujiu is having a conversation with Mother right now."

"I can bring you there."

Mu Yesheng nodded in agreement. "Let's go, then."

Just then, both of them walked toward Old Madam Qian's Heshou hall. Once they reached the entrance, they could not hear a single noise. Silence reigned in the hall. The Third Prince stopped in his tracks at that instant and turned to look at Minister Qian.

Minister Qian also wondered why there was no noise inside. At this point, it was the most awkward moment for the three people inside which explained why no one was talking.

These three people claimed to be noble individuals, hence they always looked down upon Qian Jiujiu. It would be impossible for them to lower their voices and speak humbly to Qian Jiujiu.

After a moment of silence, Qian Yuge could not repress her feelings any longer. "Qian Jiujiu, how dare you? You have only married Lord Xiao who will die anytime soon, yet you are dared to show off your power now?"

Qian Jiujiu raised an eyebrow. "Who are you to talk to me like this? Old Madam Qian, why does your residence have so many people with unknown backgrounds?"