Chapter 375: Cheng Yunshuo’s Initiation Ceremony

Chapter 375: Cheng Yunshuo's Initiation Ceremony

Qin Shaojing's face fell upon hearing Liu Ye's words.

Seeing her like this, Liu Ye scoffed, yanking his mistress up and looking at Qin Shaojing with a smug look. "If you still want to keep your place in this household and be the Second Lady of the Liu Duke's Mansion outside, you better put up with any humiliation from now on!"

After saying this, Liu Ye left the room with his mistress.

After he left, Qin Shaojing looked at the disheveled bed, caught a whiff of the revolting stench, and furiously started throwing things around.

"I’m done! I can’t live like this anymore!"

Seeing this, Nanny Qin quickly got up from the ground. "Miss! Please, calm down!"

"How can I calm down? Liu Ye has walked all over me! Didn't you hear what he said? He’s going to bring not just one, but dozens, even hundreds of those women, and I have to endure it all! How can I live like this?"

Qin Shaojing screamed in anger.

She had slept with her father-in-law, but it was all for the sake of securing the Liu Duke's title!

The old Duke’s health was deteriorating day by day, and it seemed he didn’t have much time left. Ever since Lady Qin had her kicked out of the Marquis's Mansion, Liu Ye and her mother-in-law had been picking on her day and night.

Just when she thought she couldn’t take it anymore in the Liu Duke's Mansion, her father-in-law came.

He insinuated that only he could protect her in the entire Duke's mansion, and if she bore his child, that child would be the next heir, the future Duke!

The child would be his, and he would acknowledge it!

Under such pressure, Qin Shaojing reluctantly gave in.

But who could have guessed that before she even got pregnant, Liu Ye found out.

At first, Liu Ye was still wary of his father and only argued in private, but now he had the audacity to push his luck, using this to humiliate her even more!

How could she endure this!

"My poor dear!" Nanny Qin wrapped her arms around Qin Shaojing, weeping bitterly for her.

But Qin Shaojing pushed her away in annoyance, saying, "By the way, how is my aunt doing?"

Qin Shaojing had no choice but to think that her aunt might still be a way out!

If her aunt forgave her, she would have some support and could go to her aunt's place!

Nanny Qin wiped her tears and said, "Something has happened to your aunt!"

"What happened?"

"Your uncle has returned from the battlefield, but he died in battle!"

"Ah—" Qin Shaojing frowned.

She naturally remembered her uncle's expedition. She had heard that he was returning victorious, and she had hoped that if he came back with honors and rewards from the emperor, she might benefit too. But who would have thought he died.

"Does that mean my useless cousin will inherit the title?"

Nanny Qin quickly shook her head. "I was just about to tell you, rumors are swirling that he’s going to become a monk! To pray for the Lord Marquis and your aunt! His filial piety has moved heaven!"

Qin Shaojing: "..."

What?

Cheng Yunshuo is going to become a monk?

He's becoming a monk for his father?

How on earth is that possible?!

Nanny Qin then said, "Actually, the original Second Master Cheng has also returned with merits and was just rewarded today. The Emperor bestowed upon him the title of Third-Rank General of the Zhenjun, a hundred boxes of gold and treasures, and a general's residence in the Imperial City."

"If only you had married him back then, sigh, you would now be a general's wife. Though it’s not as grand as the Duke’s estate, it's still a respectable household. And Second Master Cheng is easy to handle; he would never let you down, Miss."

It’s unclear whether Qin Shaojing regrets it or not, but Nanny Qin certainly does now.

She thought carefully, that naive poor boy back then wasn’t so bad either, deeply in love with our Miss. If our Miss had married him, she could have easily managed him!

Our Miss was of high status, and marrying down, he would have been grateful. Forget about taking concubines, even if he so much as glanced at another woman on the street, we, as servants, could have scolded him to death!

Not like marrying this Liu Ye!

Not only does he chase after women every day, but he also brings wild women to our Miss's bed, utterly humiliating her!

And in this Duke Liu’s mansion, few respect our Miss.

After all, she is a noble lady from the Duke’s mansion!

The more Nanny Qin thought about it, the more she regretted it. She really misread him!

While Nanny Qin was muttering to herself, another maid came rushing in to announce.

"Miss, something’s happened, something’s happened!"

"What’s happened now?" Nanny Qin glared at the approaching maid.

These maids, who call her Miss, were all brought by Qin Shaojing when she married into the family. The maid gasped, "Nanny Qin, something really big has happened! In the main house, the second and third young ladies have both been diagnosed with pregnancies!"

"What!"

Hearing this, Nanny Qin stood up as if struck by lightning.

Both young ladies in the main house are pregnant!

This basically means our side is completely out of the running!

"Miss, don't worry, things aren't certain yet. We don't know if they'll have sons or daughters! We still have hope!"

Nanny Qin comforted Qin Shaojing, "Let's hurry and get pregnant too. As long as we can get pregnant and prepare a male baby in advance, we can ensure a son at birth!"

Nanny Qin's eyes were full of light; these nannies from wealthy families have seen all kinds of underhanded methods.

Switching babies is also something that happens.

After all, our Miss has her father-in-law's backing; as long as a boy is born, he will definitely acknowledge him!

As Nanny Qin was saying this and making arrangements for Qin Shaojing, Qin Shaojing suddenly asked, "You just said my cousin is going to become a monk, right?"

Nanny Qin was suddenly stunned by Qin Shaojing's question, and she nodded blankly, "Yes."

"Oh, my cousin is truly filial, becoming a monk for his father—his devotion is truly heaven-moving!" Qin Shaojing said, a smile gradually spreading across her face.

Nanny Qin looked at her strange smile, "Miss Qin..."

"I can't miss seeing such a significant event as my cousin becoming a monk! Tomorrow we’ll go together to attend the ceremony!"

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The next day.

Guangji Temple.

Today, Guangji Temple was bustling with activity.

Overnight, the news of Cheng Yunshuo becoming a monk had spread through the streets and alleys.

Especially since he was becoming a monk to pray for his father who died in battle, this was truly devotion that moved heaven and earth!

For a time, the entire Imperial City was commending Lord Cheng for his filial piety, and even the Emperor, upon hearing the news, was extremely appreciative and praised him highly.

Today, Guangji Temple was packed with onlookers to witness the ordination ceremony.

At this moment, in the backyard of Guangji Temple.

A woman anxiously waited by the door.

"Crown Prince, I beg you not to become a monk!"

Her pleading received no response from inside.

As the time approached, the door of the monk’s quarters opened, and a bald monk walked out, heading towards the ordination hall outside.

Seeing this, Li Bihan dropped to her knees in front of him, "Crown Prince! I beg you, step outside with me for a second, please see who I have brought!"