Chapter 1096: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 1096: Internal Strife
The young lady from Duke Liu's residence was the legitimate daughter of the main branch of the family. Unfortunately, her birth mother passed away two years ago, and her stepmother, Dong Shi, was a sweet-faced but bitter-hearted person. However, Dong Shi was young and beautiful, and Duke Liu favored her greatly.
When she said she would find a suitable marriage for the young lady, Duke Liu entrusted her with full authority to handle the matter.
Madam Gong somehow got close to Dong Shi and wanted her son to marry the young lady from Duke Liu's family.
Although the young lady from Duke Liu's residence didn't have a good time at Duke Liu's mansion, at least two years ago, when her mother was alive, she was being groomed as the future head of the household. She had all the characteristics of a reputable young lady, with impeccable manners, knowledge, and character.
Madam Gong thought that such a young lady was worthy of marrying her son, Gong Chang.
However, the young lady's stepmother had a condition.
Dong Shi had a half-brother from the same mother but a different father. This matter was not known to outsiders, and he had been sent away to be raised by someone else. However, at the end of last year, he returned to the capital and sought Dong shi out.
Dong Shi was afraid of her half-brother's identity being exposed and tried to appease him secretly, hoping to find an opportunity to send him away again.
Unexpectedly, her half-brother recently made a request – he wanted to marry a daughter from a prominent official's family.
Dong Shi was in a dilemma. Which well-bred young lady would marry a penniless, powerless, and abusive man like her half-brother? She never considered marrying the young lady from Duke Liu's family to him. Firstly, Duke Liu wouldn't agree, and it might bring trouble to her. Secondly, the young lady from Duke Liu's family was clever, and if she married her half-brother, she might soon learn their true identities.
Then, with such a handle in her hands, who knew what the young lady would do to her?
So, Dong Shi turned her attention to other officials' daughters. At first, she thought of finding a young lady from a family with a rank of six or seven, and with a bit of effort, it might be possible.
Unexpectedly, it was at this time that Madam Gong approached her, wanting the young lady from Duke Liu's family to marry her son.
Dong Shi saw this as an opportunity.
Gong Chang was a sickly child, unable to participate in the imperial examination or achieve anything significant. If the young lady married him, her life would be dull. Perhaps Gong Chang would die by accident, and the young lady would become a widow. That would be satisfying for Dong Shi.
Moreover, there was another important point – the Gong family had a suitable-aged young lady.
Madam Gong was in need, and for Gong Chang's sake, she would agree to this proposal.
Shu Yu was stunned after hearing this. "Isn't this... exchanging marriages?"
Meng Yunzheng replied, "It's not just exchanging marriages. Even if Gong Qiu is incompetent and Gong Ya is not favored, she is still the daughter of the Gong family. Moreover, Gong Qiu's ambitions go beyond this. How could he let his daughter marry such a person?"
Even for the illegitimate daughters of the Gong family, they should still marry into official families.
Both Madam Gong and Lady Dong were well aware of this fact.
So, the two of them came up with a devious plan – they would let Gong Ya lose her virginity to Dong Shi's half-brother. Once the deed was done, they could manipulate the situation so that Gong Ya had to marry him.
However, unfortunately for them, Chen shi found out about the plan.
Chen Shi was distressed and immediately told Gong Ya about it. Gong Ya was furious when she heard the plan.
She wasn't the type to be submissive; she wouldn't let herself be manipulated like this for the rest of her life. She would not accept this fate.
However, at the moment, Gong Ya couldn't find a way to dissuade Madam Gong's intentions. Her anxiety grew, but just when she was feeling increasingly desperate, Meng Yunzheng returned to the capital.
Seeing him, Gong Ya was not only shocked but also suddenly came up with a plan.
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