bestfiction Chapter 1112 Sister, I don’t want to be an old maid here
Chapter 1112 Sister, I don’t want to be an old maid here
Fortunately, in the evening, Zhang and her two concubine sisters returned before the palace gates were locked.
When Qiu Ning heard this, he immediately put down his work and went to Zhang's place.
At that time, Zhang was looking very happy and was sharing some good news with her two concubines.
Seeing Qiu Ning coming over, Zhang quickly pulled her aside and said happily, "Aning, your elder sister is pregnant and needs someone to take care of her in the palace. Your two concubines and I have discussed it. I plan to go to the palace myself to take care of your elder sister. What do you think?"
Qiu Ning was shocked to hear the news and was stunned.
"Mother, although my eldest sister is a concubine in the palace, her food, clothing, and servants are naturally taken care of by the palace staff. Why do you need to go and take care of them personally?"
Even if Qiuyao is pregnant, the mother shouldn't be the one to take care of her. What's going on?
Zhang was not very happy when she heard this. She said:
"Your elder sister said that when he gives birth to a little prince, he will be adopted by the princess. Then she will be promoted to be the concubine of Prince Yong. Aning, only in this way can your elder sister gain a firm foothold in Prince Yong's mansion and then find an opportunity to vindicate your father and brother."
"So, there must be no mistakes with the baby in your eldest sister's belly, do you understand?" Zhang warned Qiu Ning righteously.
Looking at Zhang's attitude, Qiu Ning knew that she might have been brainwashed by Qiu Yao again.
Qiu Ning couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Zhang was a soft-hearted person and could not resist Qiuyao's deception. It was the same in her previous life. She believed everything Qiuyao said. However, once Qiuyao came to power, she quickly cut off ties with her and secretly ordered people to drive her family out of the capital, leaving them homeless.
"Mother, since my elder sister was able to successfully conceive a child in the palace, she must be favored. Even if you want to go to the palace to take care of her, what identity should you use?
I'm just worried that you'll be wronged in the palace."
Qiu Ning had heard that there was a favored concubine in Prince Yong's mansion who was at odds with Qiu Yao. Zhang was now a criminal, so if she wanted to go to the palace, she had to enter as a servant.
How could Qiu Ning watch her mother become a lowly servant in the palace?
Although the prisoners in the Zuifangsi were also slaves, the palace servants here would treat Zhang and the two concubines kindly for the sake of her status as a female palace lady.
If she were to enter the palace, who knows how much grievances she would have to endure.
According to Qiuyao's personality, if something really happens, she will definitely put her own interests first.
"Don't worry about that. When I go to the palace, I will only be responsible for your eldest sister's food and expenses, so that she won't be careless and the child in her belly will not be harmed by others."
"Also, there is one more thing..."
After Zhang finished speaking, she seemed to have suddenly thought of something and began to stammer, not daring to look into Qiu Ning's eyes.
Qiu Ning took a deep breath and said, "If you have anything else to say, just say it."
She couldn't persuade Zhang, and she didn't plan to persuade her anymore. Some people will not turn back until they hit the wall.
"Your elder sister is pregnant now, so it's naturally inconvenient for her to continue serving Prince Yong. So, mother thought... of taking Qiu Chan out with her so that she can help your elder sister."
After saying this, Zhang turned her eyes away, not daring to look at Qiu Ning.
Qiu Ning was stunned for two seconds before she understood what Zhang meant. Her eyes widened and she looked at Zhang in disbelief.
"Mother! Do you know what you are saying?"
Bring Qiuchan to the palace to help out?
How to help? Send her to Prince Yong to be abused? Make her a stepping stone for Qiu Yao?
At this moment, Qiu Ning felt a surge of anger and disappointment towards Zhang.
"You watched Third Sister grow up, how could Mother have the heart to do this to her? Would you rather sacrifice Third Sister to fulfill Qiuyao's wish?"
Zhang knew that she was in the wrong and felt a little lacking in confidence.
However, when she thought about how long she would have to endure in this cold palace, and how much she had high hopes for Qiuyao's baby, she simply put aside her guilt and reluctance.
"I know it's not very kind of you to do this, but your third sister is going to be fifteen soon, and will be coming of age. Instead of being a slave in this palace all her life, what's wrong with going to the palace to be a concubine, and having your eldest sister look after her?
Aning, I've discussed this matter with your aunt and third sister, and they agree. Don't worry, your eldest sister said that as long as she can give birth to a prince smoothly, she will definitely not treat your third sister unfairly."
Qiu Ning didn't want to hear what Zhang said next.
At this moment, her mind was filled with overwhelming anger, not only towards Zhang, but also towards Qiuyao.
She knew best what kind of person Qiuyao was.
Not to mention promoting the third sister at that time, it is still a question whether he can tolerate her taking away the favor of King Yong, and whether he will take action against the third sister.
"Mom, have you really thought it through? Will you regret it?"
Qiu Ning frowned and asked Zhang for confirmation.
Facing Qiu Ning's confirmation, Zhang sighed slightly and said, "Aning, don't blame mother for being partial. This is really a matter between your father and eldest brother. We can only hope that your eldest sister can please Prince Yong and speak a few words for our family in front of the emperor."
Qiu Ning couldn't help but shake his head and sigh in his heart!
It seems that Qiuyao has also fallen into the trap set by King Yong.
Qiuyao may not care, but Qiuning couldn't bear to watch her mother and third sister jump into the fire pit.
After leaving Zhang's place, Qiu Ning went straight to Qiu Chan and asked, "Third sister, tell me the truth, do you really want to be like your eldest sister and enter the palace to share a husband with her?"
Qiu Chan had just returned from washing clothes at the riverside, still holding a wooden basin in her hands. She was stunned when she heard Qiu Ning's sudden question.
Qiu Xue, who happened to be there, took the initiative to put down the basin in Qiu Chan's hand, wiped her hands on her apron and said:
"Second sister, why are you here?"
Qiu Ning didn't answer Qiu Xue's words. Instead, he locked his gaze with Qiu Chan and asked, "Answer me, do you really want to enter Prince Yong's mansion willingly and secure Qiu Yao's favor?"
A moment of panic flashed across Qiu Chan's eyes, and her hands were uneasy, not knowing where to put them.
"Second sister, I..."
"My eldest sister said that my sisters and I will always be servants in this prison. After the New Year, I will be sixteen. If I don't find a way out, I will end up being old maids in this prison."
"I...Second sister, I don't want to be an old maid. I want to follow my eldest sister and have a gamble!"
Besides, the eldest sister said that I only need to help keep Prince Yong from entering the courtyards of other concubines during the time when she is not feeling well.
She had also seen Qiuyao's courtyard when she left the palace today. Qiuyao's current treatment was even better than before in the Prime Minister's Residence. Not only was she served by a large number of maids and servants, but she also had a constant supply of delicacies from land and sea every day, and her clothes and accessories were all the most fashionable styles of the time.
Qiu Chan, who had lived in the Zuifangsi for a long time, couldn't help but feel a little envious.
If I could enter Prince Yong's mansion, would I be able to be like my elder sister, without having to wash clothes and flush toilets every day, getting up early and going to bed late?
When Qiu Chan finished speaking, she seemed to have made some kind of decision, and her eyes became firm.
Seeing this, Qiu Ning had no idea what was going on.
There is no use in talking more.
"Since this is your own choice, I hope you won't regret it in the future!"
After saying that, Qiu Ning turned and walked out.
However, the facts turned out to be just as Qiu Ning had expected. Zhang and Qiu Chan had not had a good day since they entered Prince Yong's Mansion.