Shopkeeper Zhong said, "If it were anything else, it would not be this lowly one's turn to know. It's just that this matter is very important. I also heard from the customers that the Empress sent an imperial decree to summon your mother a few days ago."
Qin Yining turned pale with fright when she heard this. Her white cheeks seemed a little pale.
Qin Yining knew the temper of the Sun Clan very well. The Sun Clan was a group of people who would cause trouble for no reason, not to mention the relationship between the Cao Family and the Ding General Manor. If the Empress didn't find trouble with the Sun Clan, the Sun Clan would inevitably have a verbal conflict with her. Moreover, the Empress summoned the Sun Clan for no reason. It was impossible that she had good intentions.
Qin Yining asked anxiously, "How is my mother?"
"We really don't know. But I think it won't be a big problem for the Empress to summon someone like Madam Grand Preceptor."
Qin Yining nodded and took a few deep breaths to calm down. She was a little anxious to go home.
"Someone is waiting for me outside. I'll go back to the manor first. It's not good to keep the elders in the manor waiting. Let's talk about business another day. "
Master Zhong nodded understandingly and politely sent Qin Yining to the carriage.
Qin Yining was anxious to go home. She repeatedly urged the coachman to speed up.
In fact, she was worried about the Sun Clan when she set off for Xi Hua City. But at that time, she couldn't even protect herself. She didn't even know if she could come back alive. She couldn't care so much about other things. Naturally, she didn't have the spare energy to take care of the Sun Clan.
Qin Yining felt a little guilty.
She was so complacent that she didn't go home immediately after returning to the city. She even had the mind to check on her property first.
Bing Tang and Song Lan saw Qin Yining's serious expression. They thought something bad might have happened to the magistrate, so they were a little worried.
The carriage sped all the way back to Qin Mansion.
When the gatekeeper saw that it was Qin Yining who came back, he was momentarily stunned. Song Lan and Bing Tang were also quick-witted. They instructed these people to bring the soldiers who had returned from the escort to drink wine. They also sent someone inside to report to old madam.
Only then did the doorman react and order someone to rush in to pass on the message.
Qin Yining handed over the escorts to the steward and instructed them to reward them. Then, he brought Bing Tang and Song Lan to old madam's Ci Xiao Garden.
Meanwhile, in Cixiao Garden, when Old Madam received news of Qin Yining's return, she couldn't sit still. She put on a cloak with large sleeves and quickly walked out with Mammy Qin's support.
Qin Yining had just passed through the hall of Ci Xiao Garden when he saw the old madam draped in a tea-gold colored cloak embroidered with longevity patterns.
"Grandmother!"
"Aiyo! My Sister Yi! " Old madam sped up her footsteps. However, her small feet couldn't walk fast. When she walked too fast, she took three steps forward and two steps back. Her body was also somewhat swaying, causing her gold and jadeite hair ornament to also shake. It reflected her luxurious and jeweled appearance.
"Grandmother, granddaughter is back." Qin Yining came close, lifted her skirt, and knelt down. She first saluted the old madam in a proper manner.
Old madam supported Qin Yining with both hands and repeatedly said, "Good, good, it's good that you're back! Where's your father? "
Qin Yining smiled and said, "Father is still outside the city. He ordered me to come back first."
When she heard that Qin Huaiyuan had also returned safely, old madam beamed with joy and said, "When they came to reply, I thought that this group of little monkeys were coaxing this old woman! I didn't expect you to really come back. "
The head maidservants Ji Xiang and Ru Yi, as well as the other maidservants and senior servants in the courtyard, were all at the side. When they heard this, they all laughed and came forward to salute Qin Yining. The scene was very lively.
Old madam pulled Qin Yining's hands and looked him up and down. She didn't find any clues, so she said, "Come in with grandmother first to talk." She then instructed Mammy Qin, "Lujuan, quickly send someone to tell Lao 'er, Lao' er, and the maidservants that Sister Yi is back. Tell them to quickly come over. Dinner will be here. "
"Yes." Mammy Qin agreed with a smile.
Old madam held Qin Yining's hand and went up the stairs into the room. Naturally, there were maidservants who helped the two take off their cloaks. They bypassed the carved screen and went to the inner room. The two sat down on the arhat bed with a red mattress by the window.
Old madam instructed Ji Xiang to bring a brass hand warmer for Qin Yining. She also asked the maidservants to serve tea and snacks. Then, she asked, "Why didn't your father come back with you? How did the peace talks go? "
When she saw Qin Yining, she asked about Qin Huaiyuan twice in a row before asking about the peace talks. How could Qin Yining not understand what was most important in old madam's heart?
She had long understood old madam, so she didn't get angry. She smiled and said, "Replying to grandmother, father and Cui Daren of the Ministry of Rites were ordered to set up camp outside the city. The emperor's decree is to hold a grand welcoming ceremony tomorrow morning. He will lead the officials to personally welcome father and his party into the city to celebrate the success of the peace talks."
When old madam heard this, she clapped her hands and smiled from the corners of her eyes, "Good, good! Did your trip go smoothly? "
"Replying to old madam, everything went smoothly. Father's talent is outstanding. Granddaughter only needed to watch from the sidelines. Father successfully completed the peace talks. It's really admirable!"
By saying this, Qin Yining was telling old madam that she didn't have a place to use her talents this time. She was still a virgin. At the same time, she praised Qin Huaiyuan and also indirectly flattered old madam.
Qin Yining finally saw through it. Old madam was selfish and snobbish. She was very ruthless to everyone. Perhaps all her love in this lifetime was used on Qin Huaiyuan. Praising Qin Huaiyuan made old madam happier than praising her.
Sure enough, old madam beamed with joy and nodded repeatedly. She said to Mammy Qin, Ji Xiang, and Ru Yi, who were beside her, "Your First Master was different from others when he was young. He was extremely intelligent. Now, he was able to complete such a major task, restore peace to the other two countries, and prevent the people from suffering. It's really a great contribution. The history books will also record this down carefully! He's really worthy of being my Family Qin's son! "
"Isn't it because old madam taught him well?" Mammy Qin also took the opportunity to praise old madam, making old madam laugh complacently.
While they were talking, the sound of disorderly footsteps came from outside. The door curtain was lifted, and second madam and third madam came in with the young ladies of their respective branches.
Qin Yining stood up and swept her gaze over everyone. She didn't see the Sun Clan's figure.
Her heart was in suspense, but she still smiled on the surface and greeted second madam and third madam, "Second Aunt, Third Aunt."
"Sister Yi, you're back!"
Second Madam and third madam greeted her with a smile.
In fact, in their opinion, Qin Yining's reputation was ruined the day she left the city. Now that she was back, they couldn't find the right attitude to face her.
The two of them secretly sized up Qin Yining, wanting to see if there were any changes in her.
Qin Yining could also see the awkwardness of her sisters in the family. She also saw old madam's expression of wanting to ask but being too embarrassed to directly ask. She suppressed a fire in her heart.
She smiled and asked, "Why don't I see my mother? Is her body not feeling well again? "
When everyone heard this, they all fell silent.
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