The Sun Clan was overjoyed and spoke beautifully. Not only did she praise her nephew, but she also praised her husband.
Old madam loved her eldest son the most. How could she not be happy when she heard others praise him? She immediately said with pride, "Let's not talk about other things. Brother Meng 'er's talent and knowledge in court affairs are indisputable."
"Isn't it the result of old madam's teaching?" Third madam joined in the fun.
Old madam was so happy that she could only show her teeth and not her eyes, but she also smiled proudly.
Everyone seemed to be enlightened. One after another, they complimented Qin Huaiyuan and the grandson of Duke Ding. Even the Sun Clan felt very proud when they heard these people pouring out praise as if it was free.
Old madam called Ji Xiang over with a face full of smiles, "Prepare good tea. This is an important guest. Don't neglect him."
"Yes." Ji Xiang went to prepare with a smile.
When the man was about to enter the inner residence, Qin Yining stood up first and said, "Old madam, since there are guests, why don't we sisters take our leave for now?" As she spoke, she looked at the sisters behind her inquiringly.
Third Miss, Seventh Miss, and Eighth Miss all nodded.
Sixth Miss and Qin Huining were somewhat reluctant. Qin Huining was so anxious that her ears turned red.
Qin Yining had been learning from Nanny Zhan these days, so she observed people more carefully. At a glance, she could see that there was something wrong with the appearance of these two people. She couldn't help but have some doubts in her heart.
Old madam thought for a moment and whispered a few words to her three daughters-in-law. Then she said, "No need. Your cousin is not an outsider. It's rare that such a talented person like him is willing to come. You should stay and meet him."
Qin Yining smiled and said yes. However, she was very puzzled. How powerful was this cousin of Duke Ding's Mansion? How could he be so loved by old madam?
"Lujuan, send someone to the outer courtyard to see if Brother Yu, Brother Han, Brother Xian, and the other masters are here. Tell them that the grandson of Duke Ding is here. Let them come and meet him together."
She actually wanted to call her own grandson together.
Mammy Qin smiled and left. Before she left, she didn't forget to steal a glance at First Madam's reaction. Old Madam's enthusiasm was enough to give First Madam face.
Qin Yining had been standing beside the old madam with a smile. There was no doubt on his face, but he was even more puzzled in his heart.
Once again, she discreetly swept her gaze across the people in the room. She saw Qin Huining with her head lowered as she played with her skirt. Not to mention her ears, even her neck was completely red.
Qin Yining couldn't help but raise his eyebrows in confusion. What was wrong with Qin Huining?
Since old madam didn't allow them to leave, but there were differences between men and women, it wasn't good for them to just stand there. Therefore, third madam made the decision and let the maidservants go to the inner chamber. She also ordered the maidservants to place a carved mahogany screen between the inner chamber and the outer chamber.
Looking in from the outside, one could only vaguely see that there was someone in the room through the screen and the carved flowers on the floor cover, but they couldn't see clearly.
However, if the maidservants in the inner chamber chose the right angle, they would be able to see the outside clearly.
Although Qin Yining was curious, she wasn't in a hurry to see who it was. She chose a seat that wasn't too far away and sat down. She quietly chatted with third young miss, seventh young miss, and eighth young miss.
As soon as Qin Huining entered the inner chamber, she immediately chose a seat that was closest to the outer chamber. As long as she tilted her head, she would be able to see everyone outside through the gaps in the carved flowers.
Sixth young miss sat down next to Qin Huining and chatted with her in a low voice. From time to time, she would glance at Qin Yining and snicker.
Seeing sixth young miss and Qin Huining like this, Qin Yining naturally knew that they were making up stories about her. However, she never cared about what others said. In any case, she wouldn't lose a piece of meat because of this. Naturally, she didn't care about it and lowered her long eyelashes indifferently as she played with the teacup on the low table.
Although Qin Yining didn't care, there were people who couldn't help it.
"Fourth older sister, look at them." Eighth young miss was a bit angry and fiercely glared at Qin Huining.
Qin Huining indifferently looked back at Eighth young miss as if she wasn't angry at all. Instead, she laughed even more heartily.
The more she acted like this, the angrier Eighth young miss became. She stood up and was just about to speak when Qin Yining grabbed her hand.
"Eighth younger sister, do you remember what Mama Zhan said yesterday?" Qin Yining's voice contained a smile, but the strength of her hand wasn't small.
Seeing that Qin Yining was quick to react, third young miss finally let out a sigh of relief. She held onto Eighth young miss' arm and had her sit next to her. She softly advised, "Eighth younger sister, please behave. This is old madam's inner chamber. There will be guests coming in later. If you really cause trouble, you'll be the one to suffer. It's fine if you're punished by old madam, but I'm afraid that you'll lose face in front of the guests. What if something bad were to spread? "
Eighth young miss had a straightforward temper and was easily impulsive, but she wasn't stupid. Carefully recalling Qin Huining's actions just now, she felt angry. She gnashed her teeth and said, "She deliberately provoked me!"
"Since you know, why does eighth younger sister still care?" Qin Yining used a silver fork to fork a piece of fruit and handed it to Eighth young miss.
Eighth young miss took it, but she didn't eat it because she was angry.
Third young miss continued to persuade, "You can't write two Qin characters with one stroke. In the end, we're a family. In the future, there will be a day when we go our separate ways. But if something really happens, the people who help each other are still the members of the same family."
Eighth young miss had always respected third young miss, so she would listen to her words. However, she still felt angry in her heart and said in a low voice, "Who wants to help each other? They're such a vile person. Fourth older sister's return won't hinder their business, but she always has a gun in her mouth. It's so boring. "
"Eighth younger sister, please don't be angry. I know that eighth younger sister is doing this for my own good. "Qin Yining held Eighth young miss's hand and shook it, indicating that she shouldn't be angry.
Eighth young miss looked at Qin Yining's eyes, which seemed to be able to speak, and felt that her irritation had calmed down a bit.
Qin Huining rolled her eyes. She didn't expect Qin Yining to be so kind-hearted and know how to comfort others.
Sixth young miss coldly snorted and continued to whisper to Qin Huining in a low voice.
Right at this moment, the sound of disorderly footsteps came from outside, followed by the respectful greetings of a maidservant. A group of men walked in one after another.
When Qin Huining heard the sound, she pressed her whole body against the floor-to-ceiling screen and held her breath as she looked outside. Sixth young miss also stretched her neck to look for a suitable position.
Seventh young miss and eighth young miss were also curious. They stood up and quietly walked to the screen to look outside. Third young miss and Qin Yining sat in their original positions and whispered to each other about needlework.
In the outer room, the first person to enter was Qin Huaiyuan, who was wearing a silver-gray straight robe, with a smile on his face. The person who came hand in hand with him was a young man dressed in a sapphire blue robe with Ruyi patterns.
The young man was slender and had a long face. His face was fair and clear, and his eyes were like dots of paint. He had thick eyebrows and a high nose. He looked very spirited.
Behind him were First Master Qin Yu, Second Master Qin Han, and Fifth Master Qin Xian. Even Ninth Master Qin Xuan, who was slightly younger, and Tenth Master Qin Rong, who was only six years old, were among them. The boys of the Family Qin "Bao Qitou" generation had never been so complete since Qin Yining returned home.
"How have you been, Matriarch Qin? I, Sun Yu, pay my respects to Matriarch Qin. "Sun Yu gracefully bowed, his posture elegant and calm.
"Quickly get up, quickly get up." Matriarch Qin leaned over and supported him with both hands. "I haven't seen you for a long time. Your knowledge has improved a lot, right?"
Sun Yu smiled, his bearing as gentle as jade. "Don't make fun of me, Matriarch Qin. I have to trouble Uncle to give me more advice on my studies this time."
"Quickly sit down and serve good tea." Matriarch Qin ordered someone to bring a chair.
Sun Yu then turned and bowed to First Madam, Second Madam, and Third Madam.
First Madam said with a smile, "Did you come directly from home? How is Old Madam's health? "
"In reply to Aunt, Grandmother's health has improved." Sun Yu said with a smile, "Aunt, don't worry. Grandmother specially instructed me to come here today to ask Matriarch Qin for help."
Matriarch Qin said with a smile, "In-law is too polite. We are all relatives. Why are you so polite? If you have anything to say, just say it. As for you, it's rare for you to come to our house to play. In the future, you have to move around more often. You should also guide your cousins to make progress and strive to make progress like you. "
"Matriarch Qin, you praise me too much. Yuanming is ashamed." Sun Yu bowed to Matriarch Qin again, took out an invitation from his sleeve, and handed it over. Then, he said, "My ancestors and grandmother knew that Uncle had found the long-lost pearl, so they specially instructed me to ask Matriarch Qin for a favor. They want to ask Aunt to take Cousin Yi back to Duke Ding's Mansion. As her grandfather and grandmother, they also want to see their granddaughter."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was a little surprised.
They just wanted the Sun Clan to take Qin Yining back to her maternal home and sent an old maid to inform the Sun Clan. They didn't expect Duke Ding's Mansion to be so grand that even Sun Yu, a great talent, became a special guest!
Second Madam smiled gracefully. "It's enough to show how much Duchess Ding cherishes her granddaughter."
"Yes, Sister Yi is smart, pleasant, gentle, and well-mannered. Not only does Grandmother love her, but our Matriarch also loves her as if she were her own flesh and blood." Third Madam also smiled.
Thinking about what happened this morning, Matriarch Qin also felt that Qin Yining was very cute, so she joked lovingly.
"Ai, I dote on her so much. Originally, I couldn't bear to let her leave my side. But since my in-law misses her granddaughter so much, and even sent a talented scholar like Yuan Ming to persuade her, how could I not let her go?"
Speaking of this, she looked at the Sun Clan. "Eldest daughter-in-law, take Miss Yi back tomorrow and bring the things I prepared earlier to my in-law."
What things did you prepare earlier? Instead, it was my Duke Ding's Mansion that sent things to you!
The Sun Clan snorted disdainfully in their hearts, thinking that Matriarch Qin was too good at pretending. However, they smiled respectfully on the surface. "Yes, I will follow your orders."
Sun Yu smiled and bowed to Matriarch Qin.
Because he was an outsider, it wasn't appropriate for him to stay in the inner residence for a long time. Sun Yu only sat for a moment and then followed Qin Huaiyuan and the Family Qin brothers to the outer courtyard.
As soon as he left, Qin Huining climbed onto the arhat bed in the inner room, opened the window a crack, and looked outside.
The cold wind poured into the room, and the girls all looked at the window.
No matter how slow Qin Yining was, he could see some clues from Qin Huining's unstable behavior.
In the outer room, Matriarch Qin said, "Why is it suddenly so cold? Where did the wind come in?"
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