bestfiction Chapter 547: Exchange me for Jiang Renyan’s future?
Chapter 547: Exchange me for Jiang Renyan’s future?
"Your marriage to Jiang Xiru was something you personally requested from me. Now you want to divorce me. Isn't that a joke?"
Hearing this, Qin Chengqian's heart sank, and he said, "Then... I want to marry another wife?"
Hearing this, the emperor's eyes flashed.
"The main wife? Do you have a candidate?"
Qin Chengqian quickly said, "This son likes the eldest daughter of the Song family, Song Jiaoyun!"
"Her appearance and character are far superior to Jiang Xiru. I would like to marry her! She is the most suitable to be my principal wife! I beg your Majesty to grant my wish!"
After listening, the emperor was thoughtful, "Song Jiaoyun?"
"She's the eldest daughter of Marquis Wenjing, and the sister of Song Mingyu, who recently placed second in the martial arts exam?"
Qin Chengqian quickly said, "It's her!"
The emperor pondered, "This girl has a good family background and reputation, and she is a good match for you. Since you insist on marrying her, I will grant your wish."
If Qin Chengqian finds a new love, he will probably forget Jiang Xiru in no time.
When no one remembers Jiang Xiru anymore, this matter can be quietly covered up.
But I need to make up for it with Duke Jiang.
"Thank you, father!" Qin Chengqian was very excited.
"You can get up now."
Qin Chengqian finally managed to stand up despite his numb legs, his face filled with joy, "I'll go back and get ready!"
"My son, please retire!"
The emperor nodded, and Qin Chengqian left in a hurry.
"For a woman, he actually came here to beg me. I see that he is completely devoted to women and is fickle. I don't know how long Song Jiaoyun will be able to like him this time."
The emperor sighed. Although he felt a little disappointed with Wen Li, he also felt relieved. After all, he had broken his promise to the queen and appointed Wen Li as the crown prince. It was good that Cheng Qian was not interested in the position of crown prince, so as to avoid any further trouble.
She is just a woman, just given to Cheng Qian to entertain him.
Otherwise he would come to me every few days to try to divorce Jiang Xiru.
Jiang Xiru in the room heard all the conversations and clenched her hands angrily. Why didn’t the emperor just fulfill Qin Chengqian’s wish and let them divorce!
He also asked Qin Chengqian to marry a wife, once again trampling on her face.
Who is this Song Jiaoyun? Why is she trying to compete for her position as the queen?
After the emperor went to court, Jiang Xiru left the palace early and returned to the Duke's Mansion, waiting for her father to come back.
No matter what, the emperor would have to consider his father's face instead of hers.
How could she be demoted to a concubine twice?
It was almost noon when Jiang Xiru felt restless and wandered around the door of the main hall.
According to the usual time of dismissal of court, Dad should have been back long ago.
Jiang Bingde came back after lunch.
"Dad! You're finally back!" Jiang Xiru hurried to greet him.
Jiang Bingde was a little surprised, "Why are you back? Where's the child?"
Jiang Xiru replied, "The child is being taken care of by the wet nurse. I came home this time because I want to ask my father for something!"
Jiang Bingde sat down with a heavy heart, "What's the matter?"
Jiang Xiru attentively poured tea for Jiang Bingde and said frankly, "Dad, the eldest prince wants to marry another concubine again. I can't let myself be demoted a second time!"
"The eldest prince's actions show that he has no regard for our Duke's Mansion..."
As she spoke, Jiang Xiru's eyes turned red with grievance.
But before she could finish her words, Jiang Bingde spoke up: "Xiru, you and the eldest prince already have a child, why are you still so at odds?"
"I've never seen you in a situation like this before. I often wonder if I've been too pampered with you in the past."
Hearing this, Jiang Xiru was stunned. "Dad, do you think this is my fault? What about Jiang Ningwan? What about her previous conflict with Qin Beihuang?"
"She and the King of Chu haven't been on good terms! Now she's entangled with the sons of the Xie and Song families..."
At this point, Jiang Xiru suddenly thought of something, "Song family... Yes! She is entangled with the young master of the Song family. She must be scheming against me. She deliberately let the eldest daughter of the Song family seduce His Highness and make His Highness dislike me!"
"Dad, Jiang Ningwan wants to harm the Duke's Mansion!"
Jiang Xiru thought she had discovered a huge secret and was very excited. She wanted her father to punish Jiang Ningwan.
But after listening to this, Jiang Bingde's expression gradually became unhappy.
"That's enough! What does your affair with the eldest prince have to do with Ning Wan? Besides, she was the one who divorced Qin Beihuang in the past! She didn't do anything wrong!"
"Now those nobles in Kyoto want to curry favor with her, which just proves how good Ning Wan is."
"She is your sister, how can you slander her like this?"
Jiang Xiru was shocked. How could her father favor Jiang Ningwan? She was clearly the one who was wronged.
"Dad, why don't you believe me? The eldest prince is going to marry the eldest daughter of the Song family. Jiang Ningwan has connections with the Song family. It must be Jiang Ningwan's idea to take revenge on me!"
"Shut up!" Jiang Bingde shouted angrily.
Jiang Xiru, however, refused to give in, "Dad, you can't be so partial!"
What he got in return was an angry slap from Jiang Bingde.
The loud slap made Jiang Xi's head buzz.
"Dad..." Jiang Xiru couldn't believe it.
Jiang Bingde sat down again, extremely angry, "Stop slandering Ning Wan!"
"If I hear these words again, I will never let you off!"
"Also, I cannot interfere in your affairs with the eldest prince. You chose this husband yourself, and you decided to marry him yourself."
"I'm old now, and I no longer have the energy to argue about this or that. If you feel that you are not satisfied with the eldest prince, then divorce is fine."
After what happened to Jiang Ningwan, he is no longer surprised by the idea of divorce.
After saying that, Jiang Bingde sighed and walked away.
Jiang Xiru was extremely shocked. She knelt on the ground and shouted several times, but her father did not turn back.
Until she was the only one left around, and it was extremely quiet.
Loneliness attacks from all directions.
It seems that this Duke's Mansion is no longer her support.
How could Dad not care about her life or death?
Jiang Xiru was in a state of confusion and stood up to leave, but happened to see a box being carried into the inner courtyard.
The box looks extremely luxurious. What's in it?
She asked the guard at the door, and the guard said, "That was a reward from the emperor."
Jiang Xiru was startled and his head suddenly buzzed.
Could it be that Dad came back so late today because the Emperor said something to him?
Dad doesn't want her as his daughter anymore?
Just when she was at a loss, her mother came over and pulled her into her room.
"Don't cry, I just overheard it."
"The Emperor has discussed this matter with your father. He knows that demoting you twice was somewhat disrespectful to your father, so he compensated your father with quite a bit of money and also promised to arrange an official position for Jiang Renyan when he reaches the age of marriage."
Hearing this, Jiang Xiru's eyes widened, and she was shocked. "What?"
"Trade me for Jiang Renyan's future?"
"Dad, you've abandoned me like that? Why?! I'm the one who's suffering, why should Jiang Renyan get any benefits?"
Jiang Xiru collapsed and roared madly. Qi quickly covered her mouth and said, "Keep your voice down. I was eavesdropping here. If you make a scene, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay in the mansion anymore."
"Ah... How did you and the eldest prince end up like this? I was hoping you could become a successful couple..."
She suffered a lot for that child.
All the personal savings she had saved over the years had been spent, the Duke's Mansion was no longer welcome, and Jiang Xiru was about to be demoted to a concubine.
There was really nothing she could do.