Qin Yining went to help the old man up. "Mr. Ni, please get up. Brother Lu, Sister Jiu, you don't need me to help you up, right?"
"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. When I see my benefactor, I naturally have to salute. "Old Ni bowed again.
Ni Liping was over seventy years old. When he first came to the mountain, he was already terminally ill. Qin Yining didn't give up on the elderly and the children, and helped him overcome that obstacle. Scholar Ni's words were reasonable. These days, he was like the "village chief" of Ning Garden. He also organized a few literate people to teach the children how to read. He had a lot of prestige on the mountain.
"Yes, I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare." The middle-aged man also bowed. "Kowtowing is a must. If it wasn't for my benefactor's help, I, Lu Dehan, wouldn't be here today."
Lu Dehan was thirty-two years old. He had studied in his early years, but because he wasn't smart, he spent all his family's money and didn't make any progress in his studies. He could only make a living by farming.
When he fled with his family, his wife and daughter died on the way. When he went up the mountain, he carried his sick mother. Madam Lu was also very sick, and it was Bing Tang who personally treated her. Lu Dehan's gratitude to Qin Yining couldn't be described with words.
However, when they heard Lu Dehan say "I wouldn't dare", the people who heard the news couldn't help but laugh.
The young woman in men's clothing kicked Lu Dehan. "You uncouth man, why are you learning from Mr. Ni? Are you waiting for your benefactor to come and help you?"
This shrewish woman had a bit of Sun Erniang's temperament. Her surname was Liu, and her name was Jiu 'er. She was a widow and had a lot of appeal among women. She was born a hunter and was good at hunting in the mountains. With these skills, many men were convinced by her.
Seeing that Lu Dehan was kicked by Miss Jiu again, the onlookers laughed.
The Family Qin people standing behind Qin Yining were shocked by the spirit of the refugees in Ning Garden.
When they came, they thought that the people living here would be a group of beggars.
Starving beggars must be like tigers and wolves. They would protect their own little chance of survival because they were in a competitive relationship with each other. Whoever grabbed food would live, and whoever didn't would die. How could they be willing to let outsiders in?
But now, although these people's clothes were a little tattered, they were all very clean. Moreover, they all had smiles on their faces and were full of kindness. When they looked at the Qin Yining, their respectful attitude was so obvious that the Family Qin people couldn't help but be shocked.
Master Zhong stood beside the Matriarch and the rest and said in a low voice, "Master has always been providing for these people. He gave them jobs, gave them food, treated their illnesses, and let the children study. Master didn't ask them to go out and become refugees. He didn't let them starve or die in the drought. He also didn't abandon any elderly or children. You don't know how great of a thing Master has done."
When the Family Qin people heard this, the shock in their hearts was indescribable.
"Everyone, please come in. We heard that our benefactor's family is coming, so we have already tidied up the best house." Miss Jiu greeted them with a smile.
Qin Yining said, "How can we do that? Let's follow the old rules. The best house is reserved for the elderly and children. We'll just follow the crowd."
"Benefactor, don't be so serious with us. Your family can get used to living in the same place."
Qin Yining thought about it and felt that it was reasonable. They wouldn't be living on the mountain for a day. It wouldn't be too late to settle down first and then distribute them slowly.
Qin Yining smiled and went to help the Matriarch, then greeted the family members to come in.
The Family Qin people supported each other and walked into Ning Garden.
At this time, the people of Ning Garden who had heard the news gathered in front of the door. When they saw people coming in, they neatly made way for them and smiled kindly at the Family Qin people. Some people greeted Qin Yining loudly, and some people whispered,
"This is our benefactor's family. We can't neglect them."
"It's Wisdom Pan An's family. Is Wisdom Pan An among them? Is that tall old master Wisdom Pan An? "Someone pointed at Second Old Master and asked.
Then, a well-informed person said, "Wisdom Pan An is guarding the capital now. He's a hero!"
"Our benefactor's family is all good people. We have to take good care of them."
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Hearing the discussions of the people, the Family Qin people finally understood that Qin Yining had done a lot of bad things outside. The Matriarch even felt her face heat up. This was because she had complained about Qin Yining spending money to support people who had nothing to do with him.
But looking at it now, wasn't this kind of good karma rewarded with good karma? Back then, Qin Yining had helped these people. Now that they were in trouble, there were immediately so many people who came to help them out of goodwill. They were all basking in Qin Yining's glory.
Everyone sighed with emotion as they entered the courtyard. Ning Garden's tall walls were like a small village. There were built houses everywhere. The legendary rare flowers and trees had long been sold to support the people.
They walked along a small path until they reached the magnificent building in the middle that looked like a celestial palace. Miss Jiu said, "The rooms on the second floor have been tidied up. Benefactor, please help the people in your residence settle down first."
Qin Yining thought for a moment and didn't immediately decline. He only asked Master Zhong to help settle the people down while he led the Family Qin people upstairs. "We're here to seek refuge. It's good that our family can gather together. Not to mention now, we still have to learn to work to support ourselves in the future. Let's just put up with it for a while."
The Matriarch wasn't used to it and didn't say anything.
However, Second Old Mistress said, "This is already very good. As long as the family is together, what's there to be discontent about? "
Second Old Master smiled and glanced at Second Old Mistress.
In this way, the Matriarch and Mammy Qin squeezed in with Third Old Master and Qin Yu. Second Old Master and Second Old Mistress shared a room with Qin Han and his wife. The Sun Clan and Mother Jin shared a room with Qin Yining and the three maidservants. Eighth Young Miss and Qin Huining lived with the head maidservant next door to Qin Yining's room.
At first, everyone wasn't used to it. There were mosquitoes on the mountain, and there were no rules like at home. They couldn't ask the maidservants to serve them. Besides sleeping, there were people talking everywhere. It was as noisy as a market. These people who lived like princes all year round felt uncomfortable.
However, Qin Yining adapted well.
Early in the morning, Qin Yining got up and washed up. She put on a coarse dress and tied her hair into a long braid. She brought Ji Yun, Bing Tang, and Qiu Lu downstairs to prepare breakfast.
The large Ning Garden was already bustling with activity. Seeing four beautiful young girls fetching water, many of the men glanced at them and then lowered their heads to avoid them, blushing furiously.
Qin Yining and Ji Yun chopped firewood, Qiu Lu, and Bing Tang washed rice and cooked rice.
When they started the stove, Qin Yining didn't forget to chat and laugh with Ninth Young Miss and the other women. During this time, they also received salted vegetables and dried salted fish from the women.
A group of children came back with fresh wild flowers and fruits.
A little boy in patched clothes ran over with a red face. He stuffed a bunch of colorful wild flowers and a bunch of wild fruits wrapped in big leaves into Qin Yining's hands. Then, he turned around and ran away. Qin Yining couldn't help laughing out loud at his antics.
Her tinkling laughter attracted everyone's attention.
Ninth Young Miss laughed, "Li Gou, you little brat. Why do you only know how to give flowers to your benefactor? Why don't you give one to me!"
The seven-year-old Li Gou stuck his tongue out at Ninth Young Miss, turned around, and ran away.
On the second floor, old madam looked at the scene downstairs through the window. She was deep in thought.
Second Madam smiled and said to Second Old Master, "Our niece isn't simple. As adults, we can't fall behind. Old Master, let's change our clothes. We also need to go down and do something. We can't wait for others to serve us. "
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