My Dear Wife, Please Be Gentle!
Chapter 995 - 998: Don’t Get Any Ideas

Chapter 995: Chapter 998: Don’t Get Any Ideas

After King Qin left, Qiao Mei’er still lingered, gazing at the doorway. Her feelings were so apparent that anyone but the blind would know what was in her heart.

It must be said that the girl was quite bold; many young women dared not even look directly at King Qin.

To save the young lady’s face, Qiao Duo’er called Qiao Mei’er into the study.

"Did you come for something?"

Qiao Duo’er asked, her tone neither cold nor warm.

Qiao Mei’er, somewhat absentmindedly, said, "I happened to have the day off, so I came to see you and also brought some walnuts I picked on the mountain. I heard you like them."

"Thank you. As your elder sister, I also need to remind you that there are some people you simply can’t afford to provoke. It’s best not to set your heart on them." Qiao Duo’er spoke earnestly.

Qiao Mei’er bit her lip before speaking weakly, "I want to try."

She was just an ordinary girl from the mountain village, who should never have had the chance to see the Prince.

But she had met him, and that was fate.

Even if she could only be a concubine to the Prince, it was better than constantly scurrying up and down in the Embroidery Room.

Most importantly, the Prince was upright and would not do anything as sordid as Xu Yuanwai.

Qiao Duo’er pondered for a moment, "The Prince already has someone he fancies and is quite devoted. You cannot even imagine how vicious the Imperial court struggles can be. You’d better think it over."

The best outcome would be for Qiao Mei’er to come to her senses and let her budding feelings rot away in her heart.

For King Qin could never be her match, and any slight maneuvering from her would only bring shame upon herself.

Qiao Mei’er refused to believe it, "He is a Prince; he won’t marry just one person."

She didn’t even need the Prince’s love; she just wanted him to bring her a life of wealth.

Qiao Duo’er opened a drawer and took out a piece of paper.

"This is your Servitude Contract; from now on, your actions have nothing to do with the Tan Family." Qiao Duo’er handed over the contract.

She had already explained the situation with King Qin, yet Qiao Mei’er remained obstinately deluded. Qiao Duo’er didn’t want to be involved in her affairs any longer.

For she couldn’t stop someone so desperately courting her own downfall.

Qiao Mei’er’s lips couldn’t help but lift into a smile, but she suppressed her inner exultation, "Sister, I will pay you back the Silver later."

"There’s no need. Without a family to rely on, that Silver is sufficient for you to settle down." Qiao Duo’er declined.

By doing so, she felt she was fulfilling the last bit of sisterly affection. As long as Qiao Mei’er was smart enough, she could certainly find a way out for herself.

Qiao Mei’er took the contract, "Sister, I’ll remember your kindness. If one day I make my fortune, I will surely repay you."

If not for Qiao Duo’er stopping Xu Yuanwai, she would never have gotten such an opportunity.

"Life and death are preordained, wealth and honor are from heaven; just let nature take its course."

Qiao Duo’er’s words made Qiao Mei’er frown—did Qiao Duo’er mean to say that she’d never stand a chance?

But determined to prove a point, she would use all her strength to make King Qin fall in love with her.

And then, to have the Tan Family Members kneel at her feet—that would be the true moment of triumph.

"Madam, there’s really no point in you being so good to her."

Almond spoke out, unable to watch any longer. They were all of low birth, and their marriages were to be decided by their masters, yet Qiao Mei’er took it upon herself to aim for the Prince!

A Prince of such nobility, how could he possibly set his sights on a village girl?

Qiao Duo’er spoke indifferently, "Everyone has different pursuits. We may not understand, but we must respect them."

People want to live a life of ease, and no one has the right to interfere.

All she could say was she hoped every choice would lead to a satisfying end, but many people found themselves empty-handed after all the toil.