Second Master Qin Xiuyuan's study was located in the east side of the outer courtyard. It was separated from Qin Huaiyuan's study by a single wall.
At this time, Second Master, Third Master, First Master Yu, and Second Master Han were all gathered here to listen to the servant's report.
The servant carefully told him how Qin Yining had reprimanded the servants and what rules she had set, without missing a single detail.
Second Master and Third Master couldn't help but nod as they listened. When the servant was dismissed, the two of them let out a long sigh of relief.
"Eldest Brother really has a unique vision. This arrangement is very good. "
Qin Han smiled and said, "That's right. Eldest Uncle really has foresight. I just said that Father's worries were unnecessary. Fourth Sister is a shrewd and powerful person. This arrangement can't be said to be airtight, but it can still prevent a lot of trouble. It's better than us being unable to take care of things outside. With Fourth Sister in charge of the inner courtyard, even if she doesn't manage the inner courtyard well, at least she won't do anything stupid. "
"That's right." Third Master also said, "This way, we don't have to worry about things happening in the inner courtyard. With Sister Yi in charge, we can also save some trouble."
Second Master nodded and couldn't help but worry, "I don't know if His Majesty will blame Eldest Brother. I really didn't expect Da Zhou to tear up the peace talks so quickly. That Lian Shengjie was eating and drinking well in our Dayan and was accompanied by beautiful women. His Majesty wholeheartedly wanted to be on good terms with Da Zhou, so he naturally did his best to entertain him. He really treated the Lian Shengjie as a distinguished guest. Who would have thought that right after he left with the last sum of compensation, Prince Zhongshun would attack?
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"This is something that can't be helped. It's not something that you and I can control. Right now, I'm worried about Eldest Uncle. We all know His Majesty's temperament. That person surnamed Yun has repeatedly shown special treatment for Fourth Sister. I'm afraid His Majesty will take his anger out on her … "Qin Yu said worriedly.
Qin Yu's words caused everyone present to frown and fall silent.
They were actually very afraid.
Because the Ding General Manor was exterminated, the smell of blood seemed to have not dissipated.
"His Majesty has always been temperamental, it's not something you and I can control. If that's really the case, we have no other choice. Was Ding General Duke's Mansion powerful? In the end, they were still caught unprepared. What a pity for the great men of the Sun Family. "When Third Master thought of the miserable state of the Sun Family, he felt a wave of sadness in his heart.
Qin Han also said, "Also, father, you've just stabilized your position as the Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. If the Emperor really gets angry and takes his anger out on our family, I'm afraid that the promotion that father worked so hard to obtain will also go down the drain."
Speaking of this, who could be more depressed than Second Master?
But with the current situation, what could they do?
"At this critical juncture, we have to thank the heavens for keeping our lives. What I'm afraid of is not whether or not I can keep my official position. What I'm most afraid of is the lives of our family members. We still don't know how big brother is doing in the palace. It's useless for us to let our imaginations run wild here. It's better for us to return to our rooms now and tell the womenfolk to listen to Sister Yi's arrangements. In any case, we have to survive this crisis first. "
"Second Brother is right." Third Master nodded in agreement.
The men discussed and ordered people to wait outside the palace gates for news from Qin Huaiyuan.
Second Master and Third Master returned to their respective courtyards. They called their wives and children to their sides and gave them a good warning.
There were some words that would cause panic among the womenfolk, so Second Master and Third Master didn't speak too clearly.
But the feeling of an impending storm still lingered in everyone's hearts.
Everyone knew that if they weren't alert at this time, they would be killed. Therefore, their dissatisfaction with Qin Yining being the head of the family was gradually replaced by panic.
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In Xingning Garden, Song Lan and Qin Yining carefully reported the information they received from the second and third branches. In the end, they couldn't help but praise, "I didn't expect Second Master and Third Master to be so insightful."
"That's natural. Second Uncle is a third-rank official in the imperial court. Of course, he's clear-headed. Third Uncle is able to do business so well. He must be a smart person. When it comes to judging the situation and sizing up the situation, they're already very good at it. Coupled with their years of experience, they can see the current situation clearly. "
"That's right. When outsiders talk about Family Qin, who doesn't jump up and praise them? The three masters are all outstanding people, especially the marquis, "Qiu Lu said from the side.
Qin Yining smiled when he heard this.
Looking at the dark sky outside, Qin Yining's heart became more and more anxious.
"The people we sent out haven't received any news from father yet?"
"No. The marquis hasn't left. Marquis has not left the palace. Qi Tai is waiting outside the palace now. He is anxious. "
Qin Yining could only nod when he heard this.
Qin Yining's heart was hanging in the air. She really wanted to rush into the palace and kill the incapable ruler and the demon empress. Without them, the Family Qin's crisis could be mostly resolved. Killing them could be considered as eliminating a threat for the Dayan people.
Qin Yining's face gradually darkened.
This was the first time she had such an obvious intention to kill the incapable ruler and the demon empress. Now, she could somewhat understand her grandmother's actions.
The lives of her entire family were in the hands of the incapable ruler and the demon empress. The feeling of being a fish on the chopping block was too unbearable. Qin Yining would rather be the chopping block, even if this idea was treacherous!
Qin Yining narrowed her eyes. The night was long, but the more she thought, the more spirited she became. Many ideas gradually formed in her mind.
Although the cards in her hands weren't good, they were enough for her to fight with all her might.
Perhaps her rebellious heart couldn't be tolerated by heaven and earth, but so what?
She only thought that she was planning to eliminate a threat for the people!
In the dead of night, the members of the Sun Clan had already fallen asleep due to exhaustion. Qin Yining guarded a silk lamp. Even though she had the soft and cute Er Bai in her arms and was accompanied by a considerate maidservant, she couldn't be at ease as long as Qin Huaiyuan didn't return.
She could only comfort herself that no news was the best news.
And this self-comforting method was used on the Dowager Duchess the next morning.
The next morning, Qin Yining had just gotten up when the Dowager Duchess sent someone to summon her. As soon as she entered, she saw Mammy Qin waiting on the other side of the screen. She gave Qin Yining a meaningful glance.
Qin Yining blinked and nodded in understanding.
Bypassing the screen that was filled with joy, she went straight to the old madam's side and curtsied, "Old madam." She then took the headband from the head maidservant Ji Xiang's hands and helped the old madam put it on.
The Dowager Duchess frowned, "Sister Yi, your father didn't come back last night. Until now, there hasn't been any news. I just asked your second uncle. Your second uncle also said that there hasn't been any news from the palace. Why do you think His Majesty is looking for your father? Could it be, could it be … "
As the Dowager Duchess spoke, tears began to swirl in her eyes.
At this time, no benefits or power were more important than Qin Huaiyuan's safety in the Dowager Duchess's heart. She didn't care who was in charge of the Dowager Duchess anymore. Now, she only hoped that her son could return safely and stay by her side like before.
Qin Yining hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe the Dowager Duchess's tears and comforted her, "Dowager Duchess loves my father too much. That's why you're worried. At this time, no news is the best news. Dowager Duchess has also heard about what happened outside, right? "
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