The old madam also frowned, "You mean, once Lady Qin knows about this, she'll immediately inform the Prince's manor? And let the Marquis's manor lose its advantage?"
Qi Tianming nodded, "Precisely. Mother, you know as well as I do, Lady Qin has always been arrogant about her status. She seems obedient to me, but what she inadvertently reveals is that the Prince's manor is superior to the Marquis's manor, and that marrying her is my good fortune, for which I should dedicate my life to her and the Prince's manor. I am a man, not someone who relies on a woman to advance in my career, how can I tolerate this?"
It was the first time the mother and son had spoken so openly about this issue. After hearing it, the old madam's impression of Lady Qin worsened.
However, considering Lady Qin was currently pregnant, the old madam still advised, "For the sake of the child in her belly, you should endure it for now. At least wait until she gives birth. No matter what, that is your flesh and blood, the heir of the Marquis's manor. Although you already have three daughters and one son, compared to noble families with many descendants, your lineage is still thin. By the way, regarding Madam Yun, you should not be so distant from her in the future. Even for the sake of Zhenzhen and Yi Ge'er, you must give her the respect she deserves." Da Feng Novel Network
Qi Tianming pondered for a moment and nodded, "I have heard what Mother said. I will visit Madam Yun more often."
What he didn't say was that, for some reason, he couldn't muster any interest in Madam Yun. Moreover, whenever he visited, Madam Yun would only serve tea and water, rarely speaking to him; it was as if they had nothing to say to each other.
Meanwhile, Lady Qin returned to Qinghua Courtyard and flew into a rage, smashing the furnishings in the room in her anger.
Qin Momo, enduring the pain in her cheek, tried to persuade Lady Qin, "My lady, please calm down. Anger harms the body. Don't torment yourself."
Lady Qin had been raised by Qin Momo since childhood, and their bond was deep. They were also highly respected within the Prince's manor. It was precisely for this reason that the Qin family had given Qin Momo the family name. Today, being publicly rebuked by Qi Tianming not only embarrassed Lady Qin but also insulted the Qin Prince's manor.
"My lady, you are the legitimate wife of the Marquis's manor," Qin Momo said carefully. "The Prince's manor is powerful and can provide you with ample support. But..."
Qin Momo knew that Lady Qin would be displeased by her words, but this was no longer a matter that could be concealed by Lady Qin's displeasure.
"The Marquis is your ultimate reliance," Qin Momo finally voiced her thought.
Lady Qin was very unhappy with this statement, "Even so, I am his legitimate wife, how could he treat me like this? Momo, you are old, and he actually ordered someone to lay hands on you!"
Qin Momo gave a wry smile, "My lady, let's not dwell on this matter. We have more important things now. I have already found several reliable physicians to examine Ruyan, and they all say it's a male fetus. When the time comes..."
Lady Qin suppressed her anger, "Yes, now, I need a legitimate son to rely on. When that happens, how will Qi Yi, that illegitimate son, continue to be so glorious?"
Qin Momo breathed a sigh of relief. The most important matter now was indeed the birth of a son. Fortunately, everything was arranged. As long as they followed the plan, once the lady had a legitimate son, her position in the Marquis's manor would be completely solidified. With the Prince's manor as her backing, her lady would be able to live without worry. By then, the second young lady, that troublesome one, would also be married into the Protector Duke's manor, making it difficult for her to extend her influence back into the Marquis's manor. Wouldn't Madam Yun and her son then be like fish on a chopping block, at their mercy?