Chapter 210 War of Words with Women
The happiest person was naturally Cheng Shaoshang. On the one hand, Qin Hao kept his promise and did not let her down. On the other hand, after marrying into the Qin family, she could escape from the Cheng family.
Although after marrying into the Qin family, she still has to serve her parents-in-law, but after all, her parents-in-law are not her biological parents. It is normal for them to treat her badly. Cheng Shaoshang does not ask Xiao Yuanyi to take care of her in every possible way, but only wants fairness. But every time All they got was disappointment.
In the evening, Cheng Shaoshang sneaked into his third uncle's yard. Cheng Zhi was having fun with his wife Sang Shunhua and was impatient when he heard a knock on the door.
"Who?"
Cheng Shaoshang whispered: "Third uncle, it's me, Niao Niao."
"It's so late. Let's talk about it tomorrow." Cheng Zhi had no intention of getting up and opening the door.
Sang Shunhua glanced at him sideways, stepped forward and opened the door.
When Cheng Shaoshang saw Cheng Zhi's sharp eyes, he shrank his neck and sneered: "Otherwise, I'd better come back another day."
Sang Shunhua directly pulled Cheng Shaoshang into the room, pinched her face, and said dotingly: "Okay, don't blame me for doing it. If you have anything to do, just tell me."
Cheng Shaoshang was hesitant. Sang Shunhua thought she was going to tell him some boudoir secrets, so he winked and asked Cheng Zhi to leave.
Cheng Zhi stood up reluctantly, but was hurriedly stopped by Cheng Shaoshang: "Third uncle, you can't leave. You have to be present for what I'm talking about, otherwise I won't be able to explain clearly."
Cheng Zhi and Sang Shunhua were both stunned for a moment and looked at Cheng Shaoshang in confusion.
Cheng Shaoshang had no choice but to tell her what Yuan Shen asked her to say. Seeing Cheng Zhi looking at her more and more unkindly, Sang Shunhua's expression also changed a little.
Cheng Shaoshang's gossip fire was burning brightly and he approached Sang Shunhua: "Third aunt, what is the relationship between the old friend Yuan Shen mentioned and you?"
Cheng Zhi glared at Cheng Shaoshang even more sharply. Cheng Shaoshang restrained himself a little, but he still looked at Sang Shunhua with a face full of gossip without any intention of avoiding it.
Sang Shunhua still had a kind smile and patted Cheng Shaoshang gently on the forehead: "That old friend is Yuan Shen's teacher Huang Fuyi, and we had an engagement."
Cheng Shaoshang became more interested and wanted to continue asking, but Cheng Zhi led him out of the door by his collar.
"Third aunt, Yuan Shen is still waiting to invite you for a few words." Cheng Shaoshang shouted while the door was still open.
Sang Shunhua chuckled and shook his head: "Let the past go."
Cheng Shaoshang held his chin outside the door and said to himself: "Yuan Shen's teacher doesn't want to break up his third uncle and his third aunt, right? No, we can't let him succeed!"
It was the birthday of Princess Yuchang. As the only granddaughter of King Ruyang, Princess Yuchang grew up with a golden spoon in her mouth, but she liked the frosty Ling Buyi.
She also made a special request to Emperor Wen for this birthday party, and Emperor Wen also intended to help Ling Buyi get married as soon as possible and expand the branches of the Huo family.
Naturally, the birthday of a princess cannot be too shabby. Almost all girls from aristocratic families in the capital were invited, including Cheng Shaoshang and Cheng Shu.
As soon as she entered Ruyang Prince's Mansion, Cheng Shaoshang noticed that all kinds of eyes were on her, and he couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. Before, she was a little transparent when attending various banquets, and almost no one took her seriously. Why did she seem to be the center of attention this time? Already?
Cheng Shu, who was beside him, reminded him in a low voice: "Who in the capital today knows that your engagement to the Second Young Master of Qin has aroused the envy of many little girls."
Cheng Shaoshang curled his lips, envious? She didn't feel the envious gaze at all, but more of jealousy and hatred.
Fortunately, Wan Qiqi arrived just after entering the mansion. With her company, Cheng Shaoshang finally felt less lonely.
At this time, the female family members of the banquet guests came to the table one after another, and the maids served snacks. Before everyone could taste them, Lou Hang and Wang Jiao exchanged glances, and then used the golden jujube as an excuse to mock the Cheng Shaoshang sisters for not having seen the world and not understanding. Etiquette.
The female relatives around them noticed that Princess Yuchang was deliberately making things difficult, and sometimes they hid their faces and whispered, obviously laughing at Cheng Shaoshang and Cheng Shu.
Cheng Shuo had a weak personality and didn't know how to tell the difference for a while. Cheng Shaoshang knew that they were only jealous that he was about to marry Qin Hao. Not only did he get the right man, but he also married into a high family. He felt unbalanced. Thinking of this, Cheng Shaoshang was actually jealous. Not angry anymore.
Wan Qiqi, on the other hand, was the most generous person. She couldn't bear to see her good sister suffer a loss, so she immediately started to strangle the noble lady present with her hands on her hips.
"You so-called aristocratic girls are extravagant. If there are no soldiers at the front to protect your family and the country, each of you can't even eat. How do you have the right to laugh at the families of military commanders."
Unexpectedly, Wang Ji replied to Wan Qiqiu: "You are luxuriously dressed and wear gold and silver. You are more valuable than us. How do you have the right to say such high-sounding words?"
Cheng Shaoshang could not defend himself, but he could not let Wan Qiqi suffer, so he immediately retorted.
"Today's peace is all thanks to the emperor's sage and the bloodshed and sacrifice of the soldiers at the front. What's more, Sister Qiqi has been on the battlefield with her father for more than ten years. She and her mother are responsible for the relief of the fallen soldiers every day. It is not easier than farming by herself, but it is Have you ever been engaged in property development? Have you ever done anything beneficial to the court and the people?"
"I only spend my whole day here comparing myself and being vain, and I don't feel grateful at all. I don't deserve to talk nonsense here!"
The words made the young ladies from aristocratic families in the room blush, and Princess Yuchang became angry with embarrassment: "Today is my birthday, and all the noble ladies here are here to congratulate me. How can I allow you to be so presumptuous? Come on, kick me out!" "
At this moment, I heard an angry shout: "Who dares!"
Qin Hao's figure came from the light and shadow at the door, and walked up to Cheng Shaoshang in a hurry.
"Master Qin."
"Qin, Mr. Qin."
Even though Qin Hao has made an engagement with Mr. Cheng, there are still many girls from aristocratic families who are still unwilling to give up.
Qin Hao ignored them and said to Princess Yuchang: "I heard that the princess punished the Qin family's bride, but I don't know what Shao Shang said wrongly?"
Princess Yuchang was so choked that she could not speak. Facing Cheng Shaoshang, as the only direct granddaughter of King Ruyang, she was naturally qualified to exert pressure. After all, the status of the Cheng family was far different from that of Prince Ruyang. All she needed to say was Offense is enough to punish Cheng Shaoshang.
But Qin Hao said that since Cheng Shaoshang was the bride of the Qin family, the nature of the problem was completely different. She could not easily offend a wealthy family like the Qin family. Although her grandfather, King Ruyang, was a prince, he had a weak nature. , disdainful of rights, obsessed with seeking immortals and Taoism, and had no rights in the court. It was mainly because of his relationship with Emperor Wen that he could barely gain a foothold.
Cheng Shaoshang was secretly happy to see Qin Hao stand up for her and let Princess Yuchang suffer. This was the sense of security she wanted. She believed that even if the whole world was against her, Qin Hao would stand in front of her and protect her. Withstand the wind and rain.
Seeing that her granddaughter was at a disadvantage, Princess Ruyang came out to smooth things over: "Ahem, Mr. Qin's words are serious. It's just a common brawl between little girls. Don't take it seriously."
Qin Hao glanced at Princess Ruyang coldly, and then said to Cheng Shaoshang: "It's very stuffy here, let's go outside to get some fresh air."
"Yes." Cheng Shaoshang naturally wanted it. Cheng Shuo greeted Wan Qiqi and left with Qin Hao.
Cheng Shaoshang followed Qin Hao to a pavilion in the backyard and sat down. Qin Hao couldn't help but laugh when he saw Cheng Shaoshang staring at him.
"What are you looking at so fascinated?"
Cheng Shaoshang said with a smile: "Ah Hao looks really good today."
"Oh? Does that mean I didn't look good in the past?" Qin Hao asked mischievously.
Cheng Shaoshang quickly grabbed Qin Hao's hand and shook it coquettishly: "No way, it's just that she looks particularly good today."
Qin Hao stopped teasing her, grabbed her fleshy little hand and squeezed it: "From now on, you will be the bride of the Qin family. If you are wronged outside, don't wrong yourself. If anything happens, I will be there for you."
"Yes." Cheng Shaoshang leaned lightly on Qin Hao and rubbed him lazily. She felt extremely relieved at this moment.
"Ahem."
At this moment, an inappropriate voice disturbed the tranquility, and Yuan Shen appeared in their sight.
Facing the murderous looks from Qin Hao and Cheng Shaoshang, Yuan Shen could only say in embarrassment: "I'm leaving this matter to my younger siblings."
The sound of brother and sister made Cheng Shaoshang's expression soften, but he still turned his head in displeasure.
Yuan Shen had no choice but to ask Qin Hao for help. Qin Hao smiled and patted Cheng Shaoshang's hand. Only then did Cheng Shaoshang talk about Sang Shunhua's attitude.
And he did not forget to warn Yuan Shen: "Please stop dreaming, husband. My third uncle and my third aunt are so loving!"
Yuan Shen got the answer he wanted and consciously ran away.
Just when Cheng Shaoshang wanted to tell Qin Hao about his depression of being locked up at home by Xiao Yuanyi these days, he saw a man and a woman coming to the backyard.
Cheng Shaoshang immediately recognized the woman as He Zhaojun, who had had a conflict with her before, but the other man was not Lou Yao, who was engaged to her, but a strange man.
Seeing Cheng Shaoshang's confusion, Qin Hao whispered in her ear: "That's Prince Yong."
Cheng Shaoshang was startled and secretly said: "Then, aren't they?"
At this time, Lou Yao also rushed over. Xiao Shizi glanced at Lou Yao disdainfully and left. Lou Yao angrily questioned He Zhaojun. He Zhaojun quarreled with Lou Yao and broke up unhappy.
After they left, Cheng Shaoshang realized that at some point she had shrunk into Qin Hao's arms. A nice smell of incense mixed with a very special smell made Cheng Shaoshang's heart beat faster.
Qin Hao hugged Cheng Shaoshang's soft body and smelled her body fragrance, feeling a little intoxicated for a moment.
Unconsciously, the two of them breathed closer and closer
I don't know how long it took, Cheng Shaoshang suddenly woke up, got out of Qin Hao's arms, covered his mouth and asked worriedly: "Am I pregnant with a child?"
Qin Hao couldn't help laughing when he saw her cute look. Cheng Shaoshang was embarrassed and annoyed, and Qin Hao couldn't tease her anymore when he saw this.
"Don't worry, you won't be pregnant until you get married."
Cheng Shaoshang breathed a sigh of relief and patted his chest: "That's good."
After feeling bored for a while, Cheng Shaoshang suddenly realized: "Oops, I've been out for too long. My mother will find out soon and I'll be punished again. I have to go back quickly."
Qin Hao didn't stop him: "Well, you go there first, I'll find you later."
Cheng Shaoshang rushed all the way from the backyard to the front hall. When he came to the lake in the backyard, he found that Cheng Shu had fallen into the water. Although the water near the lake was not deep, his clothes were all wet.
"Sister Sishu." Cheng Shaoshang hurried over and pulled the person up.
When asked how Cheng Shu fell into the lake, she hesitated. Cheng Shaoshang felt that there must be something wrong, but before she could continue to ask, Lou Hang and Wang Shu jumped out and mocked Cheng Shu.
Cheng Shaoshang was so angry that he started fighting with them. Lou Hang and Wang Ju didn't expect that Cheng Shaoshang would dare to take action. The three of them soon got into a fight, and Cheng Ju was pushed to the ground after the argument.
Although Cheng Shaoshang was one against two, he did not lose at all. Moreover, Cheng Shaoshang was also cunning. He did not touch their faces. Instead, he greeted them in thick and invisible places such as their abdomen and waist. Soon, Lou Hang and Wang Jian couldn't stand it anymore and started crying.
Such a big commotion was quickly discovered, and the three of them were taken to a side hall for questioning. Since Princess Ruyang had been humiliated by Qin Hao before, she naturally sided with Lou Hang and Wang Jian, but at that time In front of Xiao Yuanyi, he still pretended to be fair and questioned the three people.
Lou Hang and Wang Shu argued and put the blame on Cheng Shaoshang. Cheng Shaoshang angrily accused them of pushing Cheng Shu into the river, but there was no evidence or other circumstantial evidence.
Xiao Yuanyi looked at Cheng Shaoshang with a very ugly face, gritted his teeth and said, "Do you know you were wrong?"
Cheng Shaoshang was still pretending to be weak. Seeing that Xiao Yuanyi would rather trust outsiders than himself, he frowned and said, "I don't know!"
Wang Yao took the opportunity to provoke: "Old Princess, look, she is so domineering in front of you. If she hadn't made the first move, how could Lou Hang and I dare to offend her!"
Princess Ruyang's expression also became unkind.
Seeing this, Lou Hang became more jealous and said, "Yes, old princess, today is Princess Yuchang's birthday. How dare we make a mistake? It was Cheng Shaoshang who rushed up and attacked you. She clearly doesn't take you seriously." , I don’t know whose power it is relying on!”
Princess Ruyang snorted coldly: "No matter whose power she relies on today, if she acts wildly in my palace, Prince Ruyang, she must be severely punished!"
When Xiao Yuanyi heard this, his expression changed, and he said angrily to Cheng Shaoshang: "Why don't you apologize to Lou Hang and Wang Jiao quickly!"
Cheng Shaoshang simply closed his eyes and ignored Xiao Yuanyi.
Xiao Yuanyi was about to get angry when she saw the door of the room was pushed open and Qin Hao walked in quickly and said loudly: "There is nothing wrong with Niao Niao, so there is no need to apologize!"
Xiao Yuanyi's face turned red from being choked. Cheng Shaoshang looked at Qin Hao in surprise, his heart and eyes filled with joy. He could always appear when he needed her.
Princess Ruyang was a little embarrassed and cleared her throat: "This is about the female family members of the three houses. Mr. Qin is a man, so it's better not to get involved."
Qin Hao directly retorted: "Niaoniao is my unmarried wife. Her business is my business. If the law is enforced impartially, that's fine. If someone uses power to pressure others, I will be the first to refuse!"
Xiao Yuanyi glared at Qin Hao and said, "Niao Niao was the one who made the first move in this matter. How can he use his power to overwhelm others?"
Qin Hao asked, "Why would my mother-in-law rather believe her words than my own daughter?"
"You and Niao Niao haven't consummated your marriage yet, so I can't be called your mother-in-law, Mr. Qin, let alone what you said to your mother-in-law?" Xiao Yuanyi snorted.
Qin Hao unhurriedly raised his hand to Xiao Yuanyi: "Since Mrs. Cheng feels that it is inappropriate to call her mother-in-law, then naturally I did not say this to my mother-in-law. Please bear with me, Mrs. Cheng."
Cheng Shaoshang laughed out loud and secretly gave Qin Hao a thumbs up.
Xiao Yuanyi was humiliated one after another in front of the younger generation, and suddenly became a little angry: "You"
However, Qin Hao did not argue with her anymore, but said to Princess Ruyang: "Didn't the old princess say it is empty words? I brought you this evidence!"
With that said, the boy next to Qin Hao dropped a piece of trip horse rope.
The expressions of Lou Hang and Wang Yao suddenly changed, but Princess Ruyang asked doubtfully: "What kind of evidence is this?"
Qin Hao sneered and looked at Lou Hang and Wang Shu: "They used the tripping rope to trip Cheng Shu into the lake, and then the two of them hid aside and watched the fun. If the lake was deeper, I'm afraid Cheng Shu would have drowned. It’s in the lake.”
"As for the evidence, it's in their hands. Even though Cheng Shu is a prostitute, when she is tripped by a tripping horse rope, there will inevitably be a certain amount of momentum, and their hands will inevitably be strangled by the tripping horse rope. It will be clear as long as they examine the wound. "
Lou Hang and Wang Yao tried their best to shrink their hands, but this behavior was undoubtedly self-inflicted.
Ling Buyi's stepmother, Chun Yushi, saw the situation and smoothed things over: "It's just a joke between little girls, so there's no need to be so serious. Why don't we let Lou Hang and Wang Shu apologize to sisters Cheng Shu?"
Princess Ruyang heard the words and agreed: "That's right, it's just little girls playing around, there is no need to go online."
However, Qin Hao interrupted directly and coldly: "When the old princess wanted to punish Niao Niao just now, she didn't say so. Does she think that the weight of our Qin Cheng family is not as important as that of Lou Wang's family, so we favor one over the other?"
Princess Ruyang was choked and coughed repeatedly. It was not a trivial matter when it came to the reputation of a wealthy family. If things got serious, she would have to pay a heavy price. She could not afford to offend the Qin family.
"If Princess Ruyang cannot resolve this case, I will just hand it over to the Tingwei Mansion for trial. If the matter gets serious and damages the reputation of the Lou family and the Wang family, it will be none of my business." Qin Hao was too lazy to continue talking nonsense to them and directly unleashed his trump card.
As soon as Princess Ruyang heard about Tingwei Mansion, she no longer dared to delay, and waved her hand: "Beat Lou Hang and Wang Jian twenty times, and send them back to the Lou family and Wang family to order them to be disciplined strictly!"
Lou Hang and Wang Jian's screams were heard, and Cheng Shaoshang suddenly felt that his thoughts were clear, and he couldn't be happier.
When going out, Cheng Shaoshang secretly asked Qin Hao: "How did you know that I was in trouble?"
Qin Hao explained: "Thanks to you for making such a big noise, otherwise I really wouldn't have discovered it."
"How did you find the tripping rope?" Cheng Shaoshang continued to ask.
Qin Hao smiled: "Pranksters usually stay to admire their masterpieces. Then you started fighting with them. Naturally, they didn't have time to destroy the evidence. I asked people to search by the lake and found it. .”
"Then how can you be sure that they will leave traces on their hands?"
"That's to deceive them. Generally, people with a guilty conscience will subconsciously think that they will leave traces."
Cheng Shaoshang praised with a bright smile: "Ah Hao is so smart."
Qin Hao was happy, this girl was so forthright even in praising others.
Xiao Yuanyi looked at the intimate look of her daughter and Qin Hao there as if no one else was around, and cleared her throat.
"Go home!"
Cheng Shaoshang could only wave goodbye to Qin Hao reluctantly.