Qin Yining knew that Sun Clan was suspicious and would definitely ask, so he wasn't in a hurry to answer. He first smiled and brought over a cup of warm honey black tea. Then, he placed his hands next to Sun Clan's hands and comforted her.
"Mother, don't be anxious. Father has tacitly allowed us to live here, so he won't feel embarrassed. Besides, we're only going back a few days late. There won't be any major problems in the fu. It's not that I don't want you to go back, but if you want to go back, we have to go back with dignity. Dowager Duchess will have to give us an explanation. If we go back with a proper reason, we'll feel proud. "
Qin Yining's voice was soft and unhurried, making people feel comfortable. The aroma of the black tea and honey lingered around the nose. Sun Clan couldn't help but take a bite. It was warm and sweet in the mouth, warming her heart.
Looking at Qin Yining's gentle smiling face, Sun Clan sighed and said, "Sister Yi, tell Mother the truth. When I was dragged out to be beheaded that day, did Dowager Duchess make things difficult for you?"
"It can't be considered as making things difficult." Qin Yining smiled. He didn't want to expose his mother, so he vaguely said, "Mother also knows Dowager Duchess's temperament. Besides, she's the head of the Family Qin. What she has to consider is not only the safety of one person, but also the interests of the whole family."
"It's already been a while, but you're still speaking up for your grandmother." Sun Clan sighed and took Qin Yining's hand and patted it. "Your grandmother is very snobbish. In order to curry favor with that b * tch Cao Yuqing, she didn't even care about her face. I've been thinking about it carefully these past two days. His Majesty suddenly wanted to kill me. When the news reached home, you all must have been shocked. In fact, even if you don't say it, I can guess that Dowager Duchess must be afraid of getting into trouble and can't wait for me to die. "
Sun Clan's tone was angry, but Qin Yining could see that Sun Clan wasn't as arrogant and domineering as before. Although she was also angry now, she wouldn't blindly make a scene to vent her emotions.
Sure enough, the cruel reality was the best teacher.
Only by going through trials and tribulations could a person grow up quickly.
"Mother, don't be angry. We just need to take one step at a time. As for what others think and do, it's not something we can control. We'll just have to deal with whatever comes our way. Anyway, no matter when and where, Mother just needs to remember that your daughter will definitely stand on your side. "
"Sister Yi …" The members of the Sun Clan looked at Qin Yining's beautiful face and held her hands tightly.
After the careful treatment of Bing Tang, the scars on Qin Yining's hands had faded a little, and the calluses had also thinned. At least at first glance, one would not be able to tell that her hands were different from the hands of ordinary ladies.
However, when the Sun Clan held her hand, his fingertips could still feel the thick calluses and scars on her slightly rough palm.
Thinking back to Qin Yining's coldness and suspicion when she returned to the fu, the Sun Clan could only feel regret.
Qin Yining didn't know the complicated feelings of the Sun Clan. She casually flipped through the gold, silver, and other rewards placed on the round table. She took out a black lacquered wooden box and opened it. Inside was a colored glass snuff bottle with an exquisite drawing of an oriole. It looked very lively and festive.
Qin Yining thought for a moment, then smiled and instructed Bing Tang: "I'll have to trouble you to go out and buy me a snuff bottle. It has to be similar to this one."
Bing Tang asked curiously: "Don't you have it? Why does Miss still want to buy it? "
"This is a reward from the Emperor and Empress. I wouldn't dare to use it carelessly. It wouldn't be good if it gets damaged." Qin Yining smiled lightly and casually put down the box. She didn't seem to care much about it.
Bing Tang didn't ask any more questions and quickly went out to buy the snuff bottle.
Qin Yining instructed Song Lan to put away the imperial gift properly. Then, he chatted with the Sun Clan about some cheerful topics. Just talking about Qin Huaiyuan's love for the Sun Clan was enough to make the Sun Clan happy.
At the same time, in Ci Xiao Garden, when the Dowager Duchess heard Qin Yu and Qin Han's reply, she was so angry that she immediately smashed her teacup.
"What a wild girl. She's the one who instigated her mother to be bad! Fine, fine, fine. I'll pretend that I don't have such an unfilial granddaughter! That idiot from the Sun Clan likes to be wild. Let her be wild outside! Don't tell me that my son needs someone to serve him! Naturally, there will be more beautiful young women with a higher status than that stupid woman to serve my son! "
The Dowager Duchess was so angry that she didn't consider the situation. Her words directly made the faces of the young ladies on the side turn red.
Second Madam frowned unhappily and waved her hand, indicating for Third Miss to take her cousins out.
Third Madam stood beside the Dowager Duchess and tried to persuade her.
Although they tried to persuade her, Second Madam and Third Madam couldn't stand the Dowager Duchess' way of doing things. As daughters-in-law, this matter now fell on the Sun Clan. What if it fell on them in the future?
The Sun Clan had good fortune. Their maternal family had collapsed, but at least they had a filial and capable legitimate daughter. Moreover, the First Master wasn't a muddle-headed person.
If they were the ones in charge, they didn't know what would happen. Not to mention their husband's personality, but the daughter they raised didn't have Qin Yining's ability and courage.
Seven or eight days passed like this. The Qin Manor's inscribed board with the words "Marquis of Anping's Manor" written by the Emperor had been replaced. The Craftsmen's Gate also started work on erecting an archway for the Sun Clan in front of the Family Qin's gate.
It was a supreme honor for a woman to be praised by the Emperor to erect an archway. Moreover, how many first-rank titled madams were there in the entire Dayan?
Now that spring had arrived, the weather was gradually warming up. The upper-class women and wealthy families who were preparing for the winter began to move about diligently. During this period of time, invitations for the Sun Clan and Qin Yining to attend all kinds of banquets came one after another.
At first, the Dowager Duchess said that the Sun Clan wasn't feeling well. However, if she kept refusing like this, it would appear that the Dowager Duchess was obstructing them. If she wanted these people to send the invitations to Gui Lin Lou, it would appear that she, as a mother-in-law, couldn't tolerate her daughter-in-law. Thus, she chased out the proper mistress of the Marquis of Anping's Manor.
In reality, the Dowager Duchess had already heard several rumors. Each of them speculated that she couldn't tolerate her daughter-in-law and wanted to fight for power with her daughter-in-law.
The Dowager Duchess got up early in the morning and instructed Mammy Qin to go and persuade Qin Yining and the Sun Clan to return. However, in the morning, Mammy Qin also returned in low spirits.
The Dowager Duchess finally couldn't take it anymore. She called Qin Huaiyuan, who had just returned home from the yamen, to come over and reprimand him.
However, Qin Huaiyuan spoke with conviction, "In the end, it wasn't this son who drove my wife and daughter away. This son is busy with court affairs and doesn't have the heart to manage these matters. Mother should share this son's burden."
"You mean you want me to go invite people?" The Dowager Duchess was flabbergasted.
Qin Huaiyuan smiled and said, "Mother is an expert in managing the family. How could this son understand these matters? Mother should make the decision." After he finished speaking, he hurriedly took his leave and went to the study in the outer courtyard to see his aides.
The Dowager Duchess was so angry that her teeth itched. In the end, it was more important to preserve her face. She could only instruct Mammy Qin, "Prepare the carriage. I want to personally go to Gui Lin Lou. I don't believe that damned girl can still be arrogant when she sees me! "
Mammy Qin complied and hurriedly instructed people to prepare the carriage.
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