Chapter 894 - 892: The Transmigrator Woman Bound to the Good Pregnancy System 35
Chapter 894: Chapter 892: The Transmigrator Woman Bound to the Good Pregnancy System 35
Within half a day, the news that the Third-place Scholar’s mother went to the family of a young lady to flaunt her authority as a mother-in-law had spread. The issue was that the family hadn’t agreed to anything, and she was eventually driven out.
Everyone who heard found it ludicrous and thought that Ji’s mother deserved it.
The noble ladies who once fancied Ji Qing, as Ah Chen predicted, felt relieved that Ji Qing didn’t accept back then. Otherwise, they would have faced such a wicked mother-in-law. As the saying goes, if they are not part of the same family, they don’t enter the same door. With Ji’s mother being so vile, how good could Ji Qing be? Even if he didn’t agree with her in this matter, had he restrained Ji’s mother and warned her beforehand, she wouldn’t have dared to do such a thing.
Initially, Ji Qing was unaware. Although he knew many people, and usually didn’t show it, quite a few were dissatisfied with his aloof personality. At least until now, Ji Qing hadn’t made any friends whom he could confide in deeply.
Moreover, matters like these are not easy to address directly.
When he attended the court meeting, someone submitted a report against Ji Qing. That’s when Ji Qing realized something major had happened, his face turning pale. Although the Crown Prince merely asked him to restrain his mother to avoid causing inconvenience, he knew that for a long time, he wouldn’t have the opportunity to advance.
Perhaps, he might never have the chance in his lifetime.
A despondent Ji Qing returned home, remembering when his mother came back earlier, expressing her dissatisfaction with Qin Chen and saying Qin Chen drove her out. He had been occupied these past two days, so he didn’t delve deeply. As for the matter of marriage, he had not been in a hurry, and Qin Chen was the only one he considered suitable.
But he never imagined things would turn out this way.
It turned out his mother went to flaunt her mother-in-law status at someone else’s home and got driven out.
Qin Chen had always been a strong-willed woman, and she probably didn’t fancy him. Especially after what happened, he had even less of a chance.
That was not what was important; he merely had thoughts about Qin Chen before, not an absolute necessity.
But his mother’s actions ruined his career prospects.
Qin Chen was close to the Crown Prince, hence not someone trivial. The incident his mother caused was a complete offense to the people involved.
The more he thought about it, the more Ji Qing realized that any hope he had in his career was shattered.
"That Qin Chen is nothing special, my son. Weren’t there many noble ladies who liked you some time ago? Just give up on Qin Chen and casually choose one of those high-born ladies, who are much better than Qin Chen. Didn’t the Prime Minister’s youngest daughter also fancy you before? I think she’s quite good." Ji’s mother was utterly unaware of the severity of the situation. Being driven away by Ah Chen last time only made her feel slightly embarrassed.
She never thought about why the housekeeper had to shout those two sentences when driving her away.
Ji’s mother rambled on endlessly, yet Ji Qing did not respond. When she finally looked up, she saw Ji Qing slumped in the chair, dejected.
She hesitated a little: "Do you really like Qin Chen that much? If so, I can go again, without any demands?"
"No need." Ji Qing replied weakly, "Mother, do you know someone reported me today about you flaunting your authority at Qin Chen’s home, alleging my arrogance? Although the Crown Prince only asked me to restrain you, I am already done for. As for those high-born ladies, don’t even think about them. They won’t consider me anymore after this incident."
Let alone the noble ladies, even those from small families would no longer consider him.
Qin Chen wasn’t just valued by the Crown Prince; she also possessed extraordinary medical skills. Anyone with half a brain wouldn’t offend such a person.
He prided himself on his intelligence, always confident in the imperial examinations, believing his talents would surely shine. He never anticipated that the one holding him back would be his mother, who once handled everything for him.
He wanted to blame her, yet he couldn’t.
Without his mother, he wouldn’t be where he was today.
Ji Qing was engulfed in agony.
But Ji’s mother was dumbfounded. How could this be?
She wanted to ask more, but Ji Qing was too exhausted, saying he wanted some peace.
Ji’s mother was extremely angry, not fully understanding the implications, but quickly surmised that the two sentences shouted by the housekeeper that day must have harmed her son. She immediately wanted to go out and confront Ah Chen.
"Mother, if you want what’s best for me, stay at home and don’t go anywhere."
"If you cause trouble again, I might become the first Third-place Scholar to be demoted in less than two months of taking office." Ji Qing hurriedly stopped Ji’s mother, feeling utterly powerless.
It was only at this moment that he realized the household lacked someone with broad vision, who understood priorities and interests, and could secure the back end for him. Otherwise, even without this incident, similar situations would arise in the future.
Ji Qing thus fell into silence, even when he later encountered Ah Chen again; there was no longer any eagerness in her eyes. Perhaps, having experienced Ah Chen’s ways, he dared not provoke her.
Ah Chen really didn’t intend to do anything to Ji Qing, but Ji’s mother coming on her own indeed provided her a reason to deal with Ji Qing.
Another person who was relieved was Liu Hehua.
Upon learning of Ji Qing’s plight, Liu Hehua was full of relief. See, she knew not to provoke that girl Qin Chen. If she had agreed to Ji’s mother last time, she would certainly be doomed.
Currently, the Qin Family had already split up, with Qin Shanlin being sent away. He had left resolutely with Yun Feng’er.
But if Qin Shanlin had any capability, he wouldn’t have been suppressed for so long; he was not a smart person.
Though Liu Hehua favored sons over daughters and was biased, she had some sense of discernment.
"Yun Feng’er has run off," Cui Ying shared the latest news of the Qin Family with Ah Chen. "She originally married into the Qin family for its past wealth. Before the split, Liu Hehua liked that little grandson quite a lot, so life was manageable. But after the split, with Qin Shanlin having no real abilities, Yun Feng’er had to handle everything at home. She couldn’t hold on any longer. While delivering meals to Qin Shanlin, she caught the eye of a traveling merchant and ran away with him, leaving her children behind."
Cui Ying was a bit wistful, but she didn’t think Yun Feng’er would have a good outcome by doing this.
It was quite sad upon reflection. If not for her capable daughter, she wouldn’t have her current good life. In this society, women’s options are truly limited. Marriage can indeed alter one’s fate for many, but if the partner is wrong, everything falls apart.
Staying with Qin Shanlin meant a hard life, but at least she didn’t risk being sold. Following that merchant was uncertain, as anyone luring away a married woman couldn’t be good.
"Qin Shanjie got involved with gambling under the influence of someone, dreaming of getting rich, and ended up cornered by debt collectors at home, nearly causing Liu Hehua to faint from anger." Cui Ying didn’t like her former mother-in-law, but it couldn’t be denied that the Qin Family’s stability owed much to her control.
"Qin Yunshu has fallen in with a group of playboys, indulging in pleasures every day." Cui Ying gently shook her head, "Yet he deceives his family into believing he’s making useful connections."
"It was only when Qin Shanjie’s gambling issue came to light that Liu Hehua sensed something was wrong. Following Qin Yunshu, she then learned the truth. Now the Qin family is in complete disarray."