The Sun Clan sent Qin Huining back to Ci Xiao Garden to rest.
But for some reason, the image of Qin Yining holding back his tears as he knelt on the ground and looked up at her seemed to be stuck in her mind.
After sending away the people around her, leaving only Mama Bao behind, the Sun Clan solemnly said,
"You've been by Mother's side for a long time. You've eaten more salt than I've eaten rice. You see things more clearly than I do. In your opinion, did Sister Hui really sow discord between the two of you?"
Mama Bao smiled and said, "I'm a sensible person. It's just that I was blinded by my motherly love. In reality, don't you already have an answer in your heart?"
"Answer?" The Sun Clan looked pensive.
"That's right. Madam always said that if you want to see how a person is, you don't need to care about what that person says. You only need to look at the outcome to get a rough idea of what that person has done. For example, although you said that you didn't forgive Son-in-law, didn't you still come back to the fu? It's clear that you truly care for Son-in-law. This old servant thinks that Son-in-law will definitely understand your sincerity. That's why he's always cared for you. "
These words made the Sun Clan's heart feel warm, and their tense mood slightly relaxed.
But thinking about it carefully, wasn't that the case?
Although she was noisy, she still cared about Qin Huaiyuan. Although Qin Huaiyuan had glared at her before, he still respected her.
The Sun Clan couldn't help but mutter, "Sister Hui is very sensible. Every word she says warms my heart. It's just that I did become suspicious of Sister Yi's past because of one of her unintentional words. It was because of this suspicion that I quarreled with the Prime Minister in a moment of desperation. Also, before I returned to the fu today, I had already decided to acknowledge Sister Yi. But just now, I couldn't control my temper and almost hit her … "
Mama Bao lowered her eyes and smiled without saying anything.
The Sun Clan shook their heads in disbelief. "No, no, no. Sister Hui has a good heart. Perhaps all of this was just a coincidence! Mama Bao, don't you think so? "
When Mama Bao saw the Sun Clan's reaction, she swallowed her words of "Where did all these coincidences come from?".
She was just a maidservant. Even Duchess Ding had not been able to correct the Sun Clan after so many years of persuasion. What was the use of her words?
Mama Bao comforted the Sun Clan for a while more before she hurriedly bid farewell and returned to Duke Dingguo's Estate. She left the Sun Clan in a daze, deep in thought.
At the same time, Qin Yining was on his way back to Snow Pear Courtyard with Ruilan and Qiu Lu.
It was quiet all around, and very few people passed by. Occasionally, a flock of birds could be seen flying up from the withered branches in the distance. The early winter sky was blue, but the weather seemed to be colder than yesterday.
Qin Yining was calm and composed as he walked. His honey-colored brocade cloak unfolded slightly.
Qiu Lu and Raylan supported her on both sides.
Qiu Lu pursed her lips and did not say a word.
However, Ruilan felt that since Qin Yining forgave her today, she would definitely be put in an important position in the future. Since she was going to be put in an important position, it was not a big deal for her to make small talk. She said in a low voice, "Miss, you were wronged just now."
Qin Yining gave Ruilan a smile.
Ruilan seemed to be encouraged, "Mama Bao is Duchess Ding's favorite. Her words are more important than a girl in Duke Dingguo's Estate. Just now, Miss Huining instigated Madam to attack you. Why didn't you make a scene with Madam in front of Mama Bao? Mama Bao will know how hard you worked and it will be a good way to reply to Duchess Ding. "
Qin Yining smiled and said softly, "With Madam's temper, it may not be a good thing to make a scene. Instead, it will make Madam angrier and hurt her health."
Ruilan nodded and sighed sincerely, "Fourth Young Lady is really filial. She really cares about Madam's health. She is not like Miss Huining who only instigates Madam to be angry for her own sake …"
At this point, Ruilan suddenly understood!
If she could understand, then how could Mama Bao, who was an old fox, not understand?
If Fourth Young Lady really fought in front of the Sun Clan like she did yesterday, she wouldn't be at a disadvantage, but she would be at a disadvantage. Her domineering reputation might even spread to Duke Dingguo's Estate.
If she calmly allowed the situation to develop, Qin Huining's instigation would be repeated in front of Mama Bao!
In the past, she accused Qin Huining of sowing discord, but it was all empty talk. Even if she said it, it wouldn't be believed.
But seeing was believing! Didn't Mama Bao see it with her own eyes today?
Ruilan looked at Qin Yining with admiration, "Young Lady, you did the right thing. This servant thought wrongly."
Although Qiu Lu didn't talk much, she was a perceptive person. At this time, she already understood and said, "Huining asked for it. Even if she made Duchess Ding unhappy, it really can't be blamed on our Young Lady."
"Yes. If a tiger hurts people's hearts, why should we cover it up for her? "Qin Yining smiled.
Ruilan and Qiu Lu both laughed.
In fact, the two servant girls had the same thought in their hearts, but they didn't say it out loud. What they admired the most was that Qin Yining didn't say much. With just a few understated words, she made Duchess Ding give up the idea of hitting her and didn't let her suffer physical pain.
This was enough to show that the person they followed was a person who knew when to advance and retreat, and was brave and resourceful! She clearly understood the character of the Sun Clan.
Although many things happened today, the master and servants returned to Snow Pear Courtyard in a relaxed mood.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, Mama Zhu greeted them with a smile, "Young Lady, you're back. The instructor from the palace that the prime minister invited for you has arrived. "
Hearing this, Qin Yining looked up and saw a dignified woman in her forties come out to greet them. She smiled and curtsied, "I'm Zhan, an instructor in charge of etiquette in the palace. I'm here to accompany Young Lady for a few days under the orders of the Empress."
"The Empress?" Qin Yining was a little surprised.
"When the prime minister found his legitimate daughter, the emperor was very happy. When he heard the prime minister talk about the situation in the manor, he told the Empress. The Empress is the mother of the country, so he arranged for me to come."
"You don't have to be so polite, Mama Zhan. My daughter is vulgar, so I'll have to trouble you." Qin Yining politely invited Mama Zhan into the room and began to study carefully.
**
Duke Ding's Manor.
Nanny Bao carefully told Duchess Ding about what had happened in the Prime Minister's Manor today.
Duchess Ding was twirling a string of jade prayer beads in her hand. The prayer beads made a crisp sound, and the light purple tassels with gold beads at the bottom swayed. With the jade ring on Duchess Ding's hand, it looked particularly beautiful.
After a while, she stopped and said softly, "It seems that Sister Hui really did it."
Mama Bao nodded and said, "Yes, I can see that Miss Huining did instigate the Empress. You know the Empress's temperament. "
Duchess Ding raised her right hand and rubbed her eyebrows, saying, "Sister Han is a straightforward person. She dares to shoot at others. I used to think that Sister Hui was a good girl. Why did she …"
Mama Bao knew that Duchess Ding knew everything in her heart. She just felt uncomfortable for a while, so she didn't say much and carefully massaged Duchess Ding's temples.
After a long while, Duchess Ding sighed faintly, "Sister Yi's appearance is really similar to Qin Meng's?"
"Yes, she's very much like the son-in-law when he was young. But this old servant sees that Miss Yi Ning's appearance is a bit more intelligent than the son-in-law when he was young. Her heart is also very pure and filial. Even if this great aunt deliberately makes things difficult for her, she only obediently accepts it and doesn't give this great aunt any anger. It's hard for her to be so sensible and sensible after suffering so much over the years. She hasn't changed her mind. "
Duchess Ding laughed, "It's hard for you to praise someone so much."
Mama Bao smiled embarrassedly, "It's really because Miss Yi Ning is so lovable."
"Well, it's better for me to pick her up than for Sister Han to bring her here." Duchess Ding thought for a while and ordered, "Send someone to the outer courtyard to have a look. Brother Ziming should be back by now."
The Brother Ming mentioned by Duchess Ding was Sun Yu, the grandson of Duchess Ding and the eldest grandson of Duchess Ding.
Mama Bao said in surprise, "Madam, do you want the eldest son to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to pass a message?"
"Yes." Duchess Ding thought for a while and said, "If others go, it will seem that we don't pay enough attention to them. Since they want to invite someone and Sister Yi is a good person, as her grandmother, I naturally have to do something for her. Our Brother Ming has a good reputation outside and has a high status in the scholarly circle. He also has a good chat with his uncle. It's most appropriate for him to go on behalf of me. "
"Madam, you are very thoughtful. How can the eldest son and the son-in-law just have a good chat? The son-in-law likes the eldest son and wishes he were his own son! " Mama Bao smiled and asked a maidservant to run an errand. She couldn't help but give Qin Yining a new position in her heart.
It should be known that the grandson of Duchess Ding was not just an ordinary noble. Sun Yu was also a legend among the younger generation of Dayan.
Sun Yu, whose courtesy name was Yuanming, was twenty-six years old. He was still unmarried because he refused to marry. He had to wait for a peerless beauty to fall in love with.
He was a gentleman, elegant, and handsome. He was the leader of the younger generation. The most important thing was that he was talented and had a strong understanding of history, etiquette, and politics.
Two years ago, when Zhou and Yan officially went to war, Sun Yu's declaration of war was written with great literary talent. It directly criticized Da Zhou until it was covered with cuts and bruises and had no face to see people. While it boosted the morale of Dayan, it also made a large number of hot-blooded men join the army to serve the country. The emperor greatly appreciated it and personally ordered Sun Yu to enter the palace for a face-to-face examination. Then, the words "A son should be like Sun Yuanming" spread.
Even a cautious person like Qin Huaiyuan began to praise Sun Yuanming openly. He couldn't help but praise "Sun Yuanming as a genius" in public. Because of that declaration of war, Sun Yu not only became famous in the Dayan Imperial Court, but also in Da Zhou Imperial Court. It was said that Shengchang Emperor of Da Zhou was seriously ill because of that declaration of war.
Such a handsome person with peerless talent could be said to be the treasure of Duchess Ding.
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