"Greetings to Miss Qin." The eunuch folded his sleeves and cupped his hands in salute.
Qin Yining knew that the eunuchs in the palace were the ones that could not be offended the most. Everyone was sour when making sugar, so she smiled politely and said, "Greetings, Eunuch."
The eunuch did not dare to accept Qin Yining's salute and hurriedly avoided it. He smiled and said, "Grand Preceptor Qin saw that Miss was here and specially ordered this servant to ask Miss if something happened at home."
Qin Yining had a bitter expression and said, still in a state of shock, "Today is such a grand ceremony. My old grandmother and all of us came out early just to see the majesty of the imperial family. We did not expect to encounter such a thing. Grandmother was worried about the safety of the emperor and empress, and worried about father's health, so she specially ordered me to come down and check."
"The old lord of your residence is truly sincere and motherly."
The eunuch bowed towards the stairs and said with a smile, "The emperor and empress are blessed with good fortune. Disaster turned into good fortune and danger turned into safety. There is nothing wrong with that. Grand Preceptor Qin is also fine. Miss, please tell your old lady."
"Yes, thank you, Eunuch."
Qin Yining bowed again and thanked the eunuch. She raised her hand and used the large cloak as a cover to slip a bag of ordinary workmanship and exquisite material into the eunuch's hand.
The eunuch thought that he had never seen a young miss of a noble family with such pure skills and was stunned for a moment. He pinched it and knew that there must be a lot of golden beans inside. His face bloomed with a smile as he calmly accepted the item.
"This servant thanks Miss Qin. Thank you, Miss Qin."
"Take care, Eunuch."
"Please don't."
Qin Yining nodded slightly and looked in the direction of the carriage when the eunuch turned and walked towards it.
Qin Huaiyuan had observed Qin Yining's behavior just now. At this moment, he had a satisfied smile on his face. He nodded to Qin Yining and lowered the carriage's curtain.
Qin Yining felt slightly relieved.
It seemed that Father was going to enter the palace soon. With Father's intelligence and methods, he would definitely know that Mother was in the palace at this time. Perhaps Father would bring Mother back when he returned home.
Qin Yining guessed that the Emperor would not harm his mother. After all, he still needed his mother to wait for her to see his father. Now that the peace talks were successful and his father did not commit treason, the Emperor felt relieved and was determined to return the Imperial Tutor's wife.
After settling his worries for the time being, Qin Yining went upstairs to comfort the frightened old madam. After the old madam calmed down a little, the whole family returned to Qin Manor.
On the way back to the manor, everyone gathered at old madam's Ci Xiao Garden. Each of them still had lingering fears.
The womenfolk didn't go out all year round. They were used to living a comfortable and wealthy life. They had never seen such a killing scene. The timid Sixth Miss was so scared that she wet her pants on the spot. She still felt a little hot after returning to the fu and changing her clothes.
Old madam hurriedly instructed people to cook a medicinal soup that could calm the nerves and suppress the shock. She instructed everyone to take a bowl.
The rest of the sisters were not like this. Only the Sixth Young Miss was like this. She really felt embarrassed. At this time, the Sixth Young Miss was blushing and burying her head. She was lying on the arhat bed in old madam's inner room.
A dignified unmarried young miss was so scared that she wet her pants. Second Madam felt that she had lost face and her expression was very ugly.
Third Madam had the intention to mock the second branch. She glanced at the calm Qin Yining and sighed, "In the end, Sister Yi is steady. She takes after Eldest Brother-in-law's temperament. She is calm and composed when encountering trouble. I think that there are few girls in our family who can compare to Sister Yi's temperament. "
Qin Yining raised his eyebrows upon hearing this.
Was Third Aunt praising her or making hatred for her?
Sure enough, after these words came out, everyone had an embarrassed expression on their faces.
Second Madam looked at Qin Yining and tactfully refused to respond to Third Madam's words.
However, the Sixth Young Miss, who was lying on the arhat bed, suddenly sat up and angrily glared at Third Madam.
After all, she was a junior. Moreover, she was a concubine-born daughter who had been grounded by her parents several times. She didn't dare to make an enemy out of the third branch, who controlled the economy. She could only vent her anger on Qin Yining.
"Fourth Older Sister is of course amazing. How can ordinary unmarried young misses like us be as experienced and knowledgeable as Fourth Older Sister?"
The meaning of the phrase "experienced and knowledgeable" was all-encompassing.
Combined with the fact that Qin Yining had just accompanied them to the peace talks and was presented as a beauty to the presiding official of Da Zhou, this kind of "experienced and knowledgeable" became the greatest filth and derogatory in the eyes of the unmarried young misses.
After hearing the Sixth Young Miss's words, some of the sisters frowned, some were worried, some were disgusted, and some, like Qin Yining, burst out laughing.
Even the maidservants in the room couldn't help but blush when they saw this situation.
If it was an ordinary girl, in this kind of situation, they would be so embarrassed that they would want to find a hole to hide in. Perhaps those who had a weaker tolerance would immediately bang their heads against a pillar to prove their innocence.
However, Qin Yining only smiled and said, "Sixth Younger Sister, you flatter me. I have indeed seen a lot of things. Not to mention, Sixth Younger Sister, you grew up at home and didn't see the hardships of life outside. During the peace talks between the two countries, Father's heroic appearance when he argued with the scholars. This kind of scene should be recorded in the history books. Older Sister isn't talented, but I have seen a lot more than Sixth Younger Sister. As for courage, I'm also a bit braver. "
Using little taels to deflect a thousand catties, she drew everyone's attention back to the Sixth Young Miss, who was so scared that she wet her pants.
The Sixth Young Miss' face immediately turned red. She glared at Qin Yining, and tears quickly gathered in her eyes.
Qin Yining hurriedly coaxed her, "Sixth Younger Sister, what's wrong? Don't cry. My father's success in the peace talks is glorious in the history books. This is a joyous occasion for our family. Sixth Younger Sister, why are you crying? Or do you mind … that kind of thing? It doesn't matter. Don't take it to heart. Who would talk nonsense about your matter outside? Even if Grandmother dotes on you, she won't let others talk nonsense. "
The Sixth Young Miss was so angry that her tears flowed, and she began to sob.
The more she said this, the more it proved that the news of the Sixth Young Miss peeing her pants had already spread throughout the entire residence. Even if no one said it, everyone knew about it!
Old madam touched her aching forehead and angrily rebuked, "All of you, behave yourselves! Such a big thing has happened, yet you still have the heart to bicker! You can't share the family's worries and only know how to cause trouble. What's the use of having a group of useless girls like you! "
Seeing that old madam was angry, everyone stood up and respectfully saluted her.
"Old madam, please calm down."
The Sixth Young Miss also sobbed and saluted with everyone.
Old madam frowned. Just as she was about to reprimand them, Mammy Qin brought up the brass tobacco pouch and pot that had been filled with tobacco.
Old madam's attention was diverted, and she stifled her anger in her heart. After taking a few puffs, she felt a bit better.
Qin Yining smiled at the right time and said, "Old madam, don't worry. I just met with Father. At this time, Father followed into the palace. Presumably, there's a banquet in the palace and he will return to the residence soon. At that time, you will naturally be able to reunite with Father. "
She observed the old madam's expression and saw that although the old madam seemed to like it a bit, she was still frowning as usual. She then said, "Our family is now in a situation where the fire is adding oil to the fire and the flowers are blooming. Father has made a great contribution this time, and His Majesty will definitely reward him. At that time, he will bring honor to the family. It's also old madam who has taught your son well. "
These words made old madam's heart feel a lot better. She took a few puffs from the tobacco pouch and said, "En." It could be considered that her anger had subsided.
Seeing that Qin Yining coaxed old madam to like it with a few words, everyone was relieved.
Third Madam began to flatter her again, and everyone else followed suit.
Only Sixth Young Mistress cried with grievance.
Qin Yining sat beside her and persuaded her in a low voice. From time to time, the two of them would raise their heads to look at Qin Yining and chatter for a while.
Qin Yining didn't care about what they said about him behind his back. Only incompetent people who didn't dare to confront him head-on would gossip behind his back.
Now that she had gone on a trip with her father, she had seen such a big battle and had also seen the bloodshed. She felt that her mind had been opened up a lot. This kind of trivial matter could no longer enter her eyes. It was only a matter of 'block soldiers with arms, water with an earth weir'.
She was now worried about her father and mother.
Also, who was the one behind this assassination attempt?
She didn't care whether or not someone wanted the dog emperor's life, and she also didn't care whether or not the demon empress died. What she cared about was those people who dressed up as Da Zhou's soldiers to target her father.
Would these people fail and try again?
If the Dayan official who was in charge of the peace talks was assassinated right after the peace talks were successful, wouldn't it be a provocation to the Yan dynasty and Da Zhou?
The people of Da Zhou would think that the Yan dynasty looked down on Da Zhou or wanted to renege on their promise.
The Dayan dynasty would also suspect that Da Zhou wanted to tear up the peace treaty.
If Da Zhou and Dayan continued to fight, who would benefit from it?
Would it be the Miaojiang that bordered Dayan?
Or would it be the Tatan in the north of Da Zhou?
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At this time, there was no banquet scene in the palace as Qin Yining had expected.
The imperial study was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
Qin Huaiyuan knelt on the shiny black marble floor. His expression was solemn as he lowered his head.
The emperor paced back and forth in front of Qin Huaiyuan with his hands behind his back.
"Good job, good job! I have worked hard for this country for 35 years, and now I've been assassinated! Moreover, the people who tried to assassinate me were all these people! "
"Your Majesty, please quell your anger." Qin Huaiyuan kowtowed.
"Quell my anger? How can I quell my anger! "
The emperor angrily grabbed the secret report that the silver-masked man had delivered and threw it in front of Qin Huaiyuan. "Let me see it for myself! How can I quell my anger! "
Qin Huaiyuan's heart jumped. He lowered his head to read the contents of the secret report and was immediately shocked. His face instantly turned pale.
"Your Majesty!"
Qin Huaiyuan bowed to the ground and kowtowed three times. "This official's family has always been loyal and devoted to Your Majesty. Even if Your Majesty wants this official to die, this official will not hesitate to do so! Your Majesty, please understand! "
Seeing that Qin Huaiyuan, who was usually like a celestial being, was really anxious, the Emperor finally eased up a little.
After thinking carefully, a smile appeared on the emperor's face. It was completely different from his previous anger. He gently helped Qin Huaiyuan up with one hand.
"Beloved Official Qin, you have always served the country wholeheartedly. Right now, your wife is a guest in the empress' palace. You've also read the secret report. Those people dared to assassinate me, so I can't let them live. Now, as long as you accompany me in this play, I will be at ease. I will also reward you generously. "
Qin Huaiyuan felt his hands and feet go cold.
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