The sisters returned to the outer room. Old Madam smiled and said, "It's almost time today. You should go to Xingning Garden to learn the rules, right?"
"Yes." The girls nodded in unison.
The Sun Clan said, "Old Madam, you can study as usual today. Tomorrow morning, I will take Sister Yi back to Duke Ding's Mansion. At that time, Nurse Zhan will take the other girls to Xingning Garden as usual."
Old Madam nodded with a smile, as if she didn't hear anything wrong from the Sun Clan's words.
Qin Huining, who was glaring at the side, finally couldn't help but pull the Sun Clan's sleeve and said timidly, "Mother, aren't you going to take me? I miss Grandpa and Grandma a little too. "
In fact, the Sun Clan was a little hesitant.
When Sun Yu came just now, he said that Duchess Ding wanted to see the pearl that Qin Huaiyuan had just found, but he didn't say that she wanted to see her adopted daughter. But on second thought, they said that they wanted to see their granddaughter, but they didn't say which one they wanted to see. They simply pretended to be confused and took Qin Huining with them.
"Of course, we will take you." The Sun Clan gently tidied Qin Huining's temples, "Let's go tomorrow morning."
Qin Huining took the Sun Clan's arm and smiled coquettishly.
The Sixth Miss on the side said enviously, "Aunt, if there's a chance in the future, you should also take your nieces to your house to have a look. I heard that the garden in Duke Ding's Mansion is bigger than ours, and the scenery is more beautiful."
Hearing this, the Second Madam's face became a little ugly. She glared at the Sixth Miss, but the Sixth Miss was not as obedient as usual. Instead, she looked at the Sun Clan with a red face and bright eyes.
The Sun Clan was complacent by the Sixth Miss's words. She nodded and said, "If there's a chance in the future, I will take you all there."
"Yes, thank you, Aunt." The Sixth Miss smiled sweetly.
Old Madam didn't think much about it. She just thought that the children were playful and innocent.
"We're all relatives, so it's good to visit each other more often. This time, Sister Yi just came back. She must have something to say to Grandfather and Grandmother. Next time, all of you will have a chance to visit them."
The girls all bowed and said yes.
Qin Yining had a very fulfilling day. However, perhaps because she was going to Ding General Manor tomorrow, Qin Huining seemed absent-minded when she was studying. Qin Huining couldn't remember the etiquette and posture that Nanny Zhan had taught her several times, so Nanny Zhan didn't bother to say more.
Moreover, Qin Yining also noticed that Qin Huining was looking at him with even more venomous eyes, as if there was some kind of grudge between them.
In the afternoon, she went to the study in the outer yard as usual and listened to the Headmaster's lecture through the screen. When she returned to the Snow Pear Courtyard in the evening, it was already dark.
Qin Yining thought about meeting Duchess Ding tomorrow. Because he didn't know what kind of person she was, he felt a little nervous. She told Ruilan to prepare the clothes for tomorrow and asked Nanny Zhan to help her look over them. After making sure that there was nothing wrong with the clothes, she went to bed.
However, lying on the bed, she still carefully recalled Nanny Bao who came that day in her mind.
It was said that "birds of a feather flock together". Nanny Bao was Duchess Ding's right-hand woman, so she naturally had some of Duchess Ding's strength of character. Her words and actions were more similar to her master's.
After carefully thinking about all the possible difficulties that might happen and thinking about countermeasures in his heart, Qin Yining finally felt relieved and fell asleep.
It was a quiet night.
The next day, after paying respects to the old madam, Qin Yining went back to the Snow Pear Courtyard to wash up and change clothes.
She chose to wear a water-pink plain satin wide-sleeved brocade jacket, a light yellow eight-piece skirt, and a gorilla red cloak with a white rabbit fur collar. The bright color made Qin Yining not lose the delicateness of a young girl, but also the brilliance of a young girl. From the material and workmanship of the clothes, it didn't lose the ostentatiousness of a young girl from a noble family.
As for the hair accessories, Qin Yining chose a pair of small lilacs and a begonia hairpin from the set of jasper hair accessories that Third Madam had given her.
Qin Yining's black hair was blue. With the begonia hairpin in her usual bun, her hair looked glossy and black. The hairpin was exquisite and expensive.
"Nanny, I don't need cosmetics at my age, right?" Qin Yining looked at the bottles and jars on the dressing table. The fragrance came straight to her nose, making her feel a little suffocated.
Nanny Zhan smiled and tidied up Qin Yining's hair on her temples. She smiled and said: "Miss, this is very good. You are born beautiful and young. You don't need those light yellow powders. However, it's cold outside. You only need to use a light jasmine balm to smooth the dough, so that your skin won't be exposed to the wind."
Qin Yining smiled and nodded: "I'll listen to Nanny."
Qin Yining only brought Ruilan with her when she went to Duke Dingguo's Mansion. She could have brought a nanny with her, but Qin Yining found that Nanny Zhan was a good person who kept her head down and didn't say anything.
Nanny Zhan was not a servant by her side, so she could only give up on it.
In order to go out, Ruilan changed into a dark green jacket and a magenta fur collar. Wearing red and green, she looked very likable because she was young and steady.
"Miss, the sedan chair is ready. First Madam said that the carriage will be parked outside the second gate. Let's go out through the west gate. We'll go to the second gate and change carriages first. "
Qin Yining got into the sedan chair and held an exquisite hand warmer in her hands. Ruilan followed beside the sedan chair and soon went out of the second gate.
They changed to a small carriage with oil walls. After a while, they arrived at the west gate.
There was already a long line of carriages parked in front of the west gate.
The Prime Minister's wife wanted to go back to her parents' home. This time, she was openly bringing her daughter. Naturally, she couldn't just leave in a single carriage like last time. For this trip, the master's carriage had been prepared with two canopied tasseled carriages. Behind them, there was also a small flattop carriage for the old mother. Behind them, there were two carriages carrying gifts. Following them were servants, guards, and so on. Altogether, there were at least a few dozen people.
Qin Yining stepped on a red stool and got into the first carriage. When he lifted the curtain, he saw that the Sun Clan and Qin Yining were already sitting together in the main seats. Mother Jin sat to the left. When she saw Qin Yining come in, she hurriedly bowed and greeted him.
Qin Yining returned the greeting and bowed to the Sun Clan.
Today, the Sun Clan was wearing a set of purple robes. The silk cloak on the outside was especially luxurious. There was almost no trace of age on her exquisitely made-up face. Only her dignified and bright appearance could be seen.
Qin Huining was dressed in bright colors, but it was beyond Qin Yining's expectations.
Qin Yining sat across from Mother Jin and began to openly size up Qin Huining.
She wore a dark green silk cloak and an aqua blue robe embroidered with cloud brocade. The color of her entire body was very simple and elegant, but she had put a lot of effort into her makeup. Her willowy eyebrows were slightly raised, and the makeup was just right. Especially her red lips, which were like rose petals, resonated with the red jade beads on her earrings, making her entire appearance brighter.
Dressed like this, she was indeed beautiful. It surpassed her original dignified appearance and showed a bit of brilliance.
Perhaps it was because Qin Yining was sizing her up that she felt uncomfortable. Qin Huining slightly frowned and asked, "Younger Sister Xiao Xi, what are you looking at?" Her red lips parted slightly, revealing her pearly white teeth.
Qin Yining smiled and said, "Young Lady Huining looks very good dressed like this. I can't help but be mesmerized."
"I can't compare to Younger Sister Xiao Xi's natural beauty." It was difficult to conceal the jealousy in his words.
She had already tried her best not to lose to Qin Yining in terms of appearance. Because she thought that since it was her first time going to the Duke Dingguo's residence, Qin Yining would definitely dress up carefully.
Who would have thought that Qin Yining didn't put on any makeup and didn't even wear much jewelry?!
The most hateful thing was that Qin Yining's charm and beauty were innate. Even if she didn't put on any makeup, it couldn't be hidden.
Originally, Qin Huining still had some pride. Now that she was sitting across from Qin Yining, she felt her pride shatter into pieces.
The atmosphere was a bit awkward.
Mother Jin coughed softly and glanced at the Sun Clan's half-closed eyes, pretending to be asleep. She smiled and said, "Fourth Young Lady, when you go back to the Duke Dingguo's residence, this old servant will introduce you to the Duke Dingguo's residence, okay?" Her attitude was very respectful and was no longer as impatient as she was when they first met.
Qin Yining knew that these people were used to stepping on those in power. She wasn't angry in her heart. Instead, she smiled gratefully and said, "Many thanks, Mother Jin. I was just about to ask you for advice."
Mother Jin explained to Qin Yining in a low voice.
Although the Duke Dingguo's residence was noble, it was passed down from generation to generation. The family rules were extremely strict. Don't look at their high position and power. The children in the family, especially the three generations under the management of the current Duke Dingguo and Duchess Dingguo's wife, had never done any evil deeds of bullying men or women.
What made Qin Yining most curious and admirable was that the sisters in the Duke Dingguo's residence were very united. If they were caught by the Duchess Dingguo's wife, they would be severely punished.
"The Duchess Dingguo's wife said that if the family can't unite, how can they resist outside invaders? A flower may look good from the outside, but if the roots rot, it won't live long. "Mother Jin's tone was full of pride.
Qin Yining deeply agreed.
In comparison, the Prime Minister's residence seemed a bit filthy …
The Duke Dingguo's family only had two branches. The Sun Clan was the eldest daughter of the first wife, but she was ranked third in the clan. The two older brothers above her doted on the Sun Clan very much.
"Young Lady's Eldest Uncle and Second Uncle are both generals who fought against Da Zhou. They shouldn't be in the residence right now. However, both aunts are here. There are six sisters in the clan and five young men. The oldest one is the uncle who came to the residence yesterday to send the invitation … "
Mother Jin talked about the customs of the Duke Dingguo's residence, then talked about the people in the Duke Dingguo's residence. Qin Yining carefully explained everything.
By the time the carriage arrived at the Duke Dingguo's residence, Qin Yining had already learned about the structure and customs of the Duke Dingguo's residence.
"Is Great Aunt back?" The joyous voice of the doorman sounded from outside the carriage. Soon after, someone went into the residence to report, "Quickly go and tell the Old Madame that Great Aunt and Miss Biao have returned."
The carriage curtains were lifted and the servants set up red lacquered wooden stools. Mother Jin jumped off the carriage first and helped the Sun Clan get off. Mama Cai and Bi Tong supported Qin Huining, while Ruilan supported Qin Yining.
They went up the steps and through the side door. As soon as the group passed through the Yi Door, they saw two noble madams leading a group of young girls out to greet them.
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