The Sun Clan member said with a worried expression, "These days, your father and the emperor have been discussing these matters. The initial time set is the day after tomorrow. However, we don't know if there will be any changes. "
Qin Yining asked again, "Is my father not at home?"
"Your father was urgently summoned to the palace last night and hasn't returned yet. It's said that it involves a series of matters related to the surrender. Many things need to be discussed at length. In the end, your father is wholeheartedly thinking for the emperor and doesn't want the emperor to suffer losses."
Qin Yining nodded in understanding. With Qin Huaiyuan's temperament, he would definitely stand on his last post.
Seeing that Qin Yining only spoke to the Sun Clan member and didn't even greet her or pay attention to her, the old madam felt somewhat embarrassed. The smile that she had managed to put on gradually faded.
"Sister Yi, why didn't you say a word when you saw me? Could it be that you've been living too well in the military camp these days and have forgotten all the rules? Our Family Qin doesn't have a daughter who doesn't understand etiquette like you. "
Qin Yining smiled when he heard this. He looked gently at the old madam, but his words weren't gentle at all.
"Our Family Qin doesn't have a daughter who doesn't understand etiquette. Then, may I ask the old madam, is there a thief who takes without asking for permission in the Family Qin?"
The old madam's face darkened, and she said with dissatisfaction, "I only ate one of your rabbits. You don't have to hold a grudge until now, right? Your filial piety has been eaten by a dog! What time is it now? You still kept the rabbit and refused to let me eat it. Could it be that you don't care even if I starve to death? "
"In terms of twisting words and forcing logic, no one would dare to claim to be first if you were ranked second." Qin Yining smiled mockingly, "Could it be that I took the food for myself and refused to let you eat it? Aren't you afraid that your words will make people bitterly disappointed? Moreover, did the old madam and second young mistress ask for my opinion at that time? Taking without asking for permission is considered stealing! Do you still have reason after being a thief? "
"You! Your father is such a filial person! How did he raise such an unfilial daughter like you! "
Qin Yining's face turned cold, "Whether I'm filial or not isn't decided by the old madam's lips! When the disaster came, everyone clearly saw how I treated you! Not to mention the Family Qin, even the disaster victims in Ning Garden saw it with their own eyes! But how did you treat me? The old madam is so aggressive, could it be that you want someone to be the judge? "
At the mention of letting someone be the judge, old madam's face completely stiffened.
Qin Yining had been with Prince Zhongshun day and night these days. If she wanted to judge, she would naturally go to Prince Zhongshun. Although they still had a plaque that said "Marquis Fu", the title of "Marquis of Anping" was conferred by the emperor of the previous dynasty. When they went to the Great Zhou Dynasty in the future, it was uncertain what their lives would be like.
Their future was uncertain. . and Qin Yining was definitely going to become Prince Zhongshun's woman.
No matter if she was a concubine or a secondary consort, she wanted a lifetime of glory, splendor, and wealth. Moreover, she could casually blow a pillow to Prince Zhongshun, and it might be enough to end their lives.
Thinking of this, the old madam's arrogance no longer existed. She wanted to say a few nice words, but she couldn't bring herself to do so. For a moment, she stood awkwardly in the same place, not knowing whether to advance or retreat.
In the end, it was Mammy Qin who could understand her master's intentions. Seeing that the old madam was in a difficult position, she immediately knelt down in front of Qin Yining.
"Fourth Miss, please calm down. That day's matter was completely this servant's own initiative. Fourth Miss, please forgive this servant."
Qin Yining's gaze softened. She respected Mammy Qin very much. Mammy Qin was not only loyal and devoted to the old madam, but she was also very sensible. Moreover, Qin Yining always remembered that Mammy Qin had helped her in the past.
Her expression eased, and she supported Mammy Qin with both hands... "Mammy Qin, you don't have to be like this. I originally didn't want to pursue this matter. "
She looked coldly at the old madam. "In the future, we won't disturb each other and will each maintain their dignity."
The old madam's face was gloomy. Although she was relieved that Qin Yining didn't pursue this matter, she still felt that she had lost face.
Qin Yining ignored the old madam and also ignored Qin Huining. She only nodded her head in greeting to Eighth Miss. Then, she took the Sun Clan's hand and returned to her boudoir in the Master's Study. She carefully inquired about the situation in the residence these days.
The Sun Clan only knew that everything was the same as before. She pulled Qin Yining's hand and asked in a low voice, "Sister Yi, you and Prince Zhongshun … Have you made up your mind to follow Prince Zhongshun in the future?"
Qin Yining's face instantly turned red. She naturally knew what her mother meant by asking this question. She coughed a few times to feel less embarrassed.
"Mother, don't think too much. There's … nothing between him and me. However, the people outside have long seen us as a couple. If I don't stay with him, public opinion won't allow it. "
Upon hearing this, the Sun Clan understood. She said, "Mother doesn't have any other meaning. I'm just afraid that you won't have a good life. Our family's status is not what it used to be. In the past, the two of you could be considered a match. But now that the Dayan dynasty has fallen, your father is going to Da Zhou. I don't even know if he will become a prisoner. I'm just afraid that you will suffer. "
Qin Yining obediently leaned on the Sun Clan's shoulder. She smiled and said, "I know that mother is worried about me. However, you can rest assured. Da Zhou's emperor is a very shrewd person. The current situation in the Zhou dynasty doesn't allow him to mistreat the surrendered subjects. Therefore, if our family goes to Da Zhou, not only will we not lose our lives, perhaps father will have more room for development. "
"Really?" The Sun Clan looked hopefully at Qin Yining.
Qin Yining smiled and said, "Of course, it's true. After all, Da Zhou was established not long ago. At that time, the successive years of war had already emptied Beiji's treasury. The Zhou dynasty took over a mess. In addition, in the past two years, the north of Da Zhou was harassed by the Tatan. In the south, there was also a war with us. The losses from the war were huge. If the Zhou dynasty wants to stabilize the country, it will need at least 20 years of peace and prosperity to develop the economy and recuperate. In order to develop this, it needs capable subjects and talents. "
"The Zhou dynasty's emperor is not an incapable ruler like our retired emperor. He won't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. Naturally, he will use capable subjects like my father. Moreover, he still needs the surrendered subjects of Dayan to balance the power in the imperial court. "
The Sun Clan was not stupid. If she had to think about these things on her own, she might not be able to understand. However, she could understand when Qin Yining explained it to her.
"What do you mean by balance?"
"The art of an emperor is to balance the power. The current situation in the imperial court of Da Zhou consists of the trusted subordinates who followed the Zhou dynasty's emperor to conquer the world and the surrendered subjects of Beiji who surrendered to the Zhou dynasty. The Zhou emperor is in urgent need of a third team to join. Only when the three of them keep each other in check can the most stable situation be formed. My father happens to be the representative of the surrendered subjects of the Yan dynasty. Therefore, mother, you can rest assured that not only will the Zhou dynasty's emperor not mistreat our family, but he will also use my father in the short term. "
Hearing Qin Yining's thorough analysis of the situation, the Sun Clan's heart finally calmed down.
Just as she was about to speak, she heard Qin Huaiyuan outside the door laugh and say, "It seems that Sister Yi has improved again."
"Father!" Qin Yining stood up happily.
The door was opened, and Qin Huaiyuan walked in with a smile. "I didn't expect to hear you whispering to your mother when I rarely come to see you."
"Father, please excuse me." Qin Yining bowed to Qin Huaiyuan and then asked, "Father, have you seen the Lian Shengjie? Did he make any other unreasonable demands? "
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