Being thrown out of the mansion without any warning, the maids were all dumbfounded. They looked at each other. Seeing Qin Yining's sad appearance, they couldn't help but feel worried. They wanted to comfort her, but they couldn't find the right words at the moment.
Qin Yining patted Bing Tang's shoulder comfortingly, then held Lian Xiaozhou's hand, wiped the tears on her face, and said, "Let's go. We have to rush to the hotel before the curfew. I'm not familiar with the roads in the capital. Ji Yun, Xian Yun, do you know the way?"
Both of them nodded. They also knew that it wasn't convenient to talk outside, so they suppressed the doubts in their hearts and led Qin Yining and the others to the hotel.
In the winter evening in the north, the wind was bone-chilling, and there were many snowflakes in it. Even if Qin Yining wore thick clothes, she couldn't adapt. She was cold from the inside out, and the white air she breathed out hit her face. Soon, the wind hair on her collar and the long hair on her temples were covered with a layer of white frost.
Ji Yun supported Qin Yining and said with annoyance, "Wang Ye is really too much. We can't even take care of the carriage in the middle of the night …"
Because she didn't know what was going on between Qin Yining and Pang Xiao, Ji Yun was afraid that she would be sad, so she could only shut her mouth and swallow the rest of her words.
Fortunately, Qin Yining wasn't a delicate person, and they had all suffered before. Finally, they arrived at the hotel before the curfew.
As soon as the news was announced, Second Master and Third Master immediately rushed out to welcome them. Eldest Master Qin Yu, Second Master Qin Han, and Fifth Master Qin Xian followed closely behind. Behind them were Tenth Master Qin Rong and Eleventh Master Qin Zong, who were just six years old. Finally, Eighth Miss Qin Baoning and Qin Huining came.
Except for Old Madam, Second Madam, and Han Second Young Mistress, as well as Qin Huaiyuan, his wife, and Cao Yuqing, who were kidnapped, the whole family was basically present.
"Sister Yi, why did you come back at this time?" Third Old Master went down the stairs and asked anxiously. He kept looking at Qin Yining, for fear that she would be bullied.
Qin Yining smiled but didn't answer. Her beautiful eyes swept over everyone in the family, and she couldn't help but smile.
"It's been a long time. Fortunately, we can finally reunite."
Just how much helplessness was expressed in a single sentence? They had experienced the extermination of their family, famine, assassination, kidnapping, and now they were still able to gather together. Just how lucky were they?
Everyone's eyes began to burn.
Miss Ba came forward and hugged Qin Yining. "Fourth Sister, you're finally back. I was so worried."
Qin Xian, the fifth lord, came forward with his two younger brothers and saluted Qin Yining respectfully. "Fourth sister."
Qin Yining smiled and said, "Fifth Brother, you've grown taller."
"Fourth Sister, what about me?" Qin Zong, who was only six years old, looked up at Qin Yining.
"Eleventh Brother and Tenth Brother have also grown taller. Speaking of which, our family has been separated for a while. "
"It's cold outside. It's not a good place to talk. Let's go in first." Second Old Master looked at everyone with a smile.
Qin Huaiyuan wasn't at home, so Second Old Master was everyone's backbone. Therefore, with his words, the whole family went in.
There were several three-story lofts behind the guest house, and there were many side courtyards. Because of Qin Huaiyuan's reputation, the Qin Family was allocated a side courtyard. It was next to the side courtyard of Yuchi Yan and Princess Consort Li Yanyan. Across the alley, the Li Family and the Gu Family lived.
The group entered the side courtyard, closed the door, and gathered in Old Madam's main room.
At this moment, Old Madam was being served snacks by Mammy Qin and Second Old Madam. When she saw the whole family rush in and crowd around Qin Yining, her expression turned ugly.
Han Second Old Madam, who was leaning on a soft pillow on the heated kang bed next to the window, also had an uncomfortable expression when she saw Qin Yining.
After all, she and Old Madam had eaten Qin Yining's pet rabbit together.
Qin Yining didn't have any ill feelings on his face. He went forward and bowed to Old Madam, then to Second Aunt and Second Tang Sister-in-law.
Second Old Madam and Han Second Old Madam were a bit embarrassed when they saw Qin Yining. Fortunately, Qin Yining's attitude towards them was as amiable as before, so they didn't feel that uncomfortable.
The whole family talked about what happened after they parted. Everyone knew that Qin Yining was taken into the residence by Pang Xiao as soon as he entered the capital. Therefore, everyone had a tacit understanding not to mention this humiliating experience.
After chatting for a while, they saw that it was getting late. Second Old Master then said, "Sister Yi, you must be tired as well. Take your men to rest first. We don't have many rooms in this courtyard. Let's all squeeze together and make do. "
Old Madam sighed, "Every inch of land in the capital is worth an inch of gold. We don't have any family property. I don't know how long the guest house will let us eat and stay for free." She then looked at Qin Yining, "My Sister Yi, in the future, our family will have to rely on you."
She was naturally talking about letting her enter the palace in exchange for the Qin Huaiyuan and Family Qin's property.
Qin Yining looked inquiringly at Second Old Master and Third Old Master. Seeing their expressions, he knew that they hadn't discussed it clearly with Old Madam.
Qin Yining only smiled and didn't answer. He took Bing Tang and the others to the room that Mammy Qin had just helped to tidy up.
Just as he walked to the veranda, he heard someone muttering from inside the door, "We're squeezing together and living together. Her servants are all very precious. They're enjoying themselves even more than us masters."
Qin Yining turned around and saw Qin Huining, who was pulling Han second young mistress aside and complaining in a low voice.
Qin Yining smiled and said, "It seems that after surviving several disasters, Miss Huining hasn't improved at all."
Qin Huining didn't expect that her ears were so sharp that she could hear such a small voice. She couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. Thinking that Qin Yining still wanted to enter the palace, she might have limitless prospects in the future. She didn't dare to offend her and just lowered her head, not looking at her.
Qin Yining didn't feel like arguing with them and left with his people. He returned to his room and closed the door. Then, he lowered his voice and told his trusted maidservants what had happened.
Qin Yining's side had settled down. At the same time, Pang Xiao was suffering.
Madame Ma repeatedly hit Pang Xiao's back with her shoes. Although there was a layer of brocade lining, the sound was extremely loud and clear, making people who heard it feel pain.
Madam Ma was still angry and scolded, "You little bastard, you're a big playboy with a rotten heart! You were just saying how good Miss Yi is and how much you like her. Now, you're humiliating her and even chasing her away! Are you still a man? Are you still a man? "
As she scolded, the soles of her shoes were still mercilessly hitting him. The sturdy thousand-layer soles were indeed a sharp weapon in the "family discipline". Pang Xiao, who was an overlord on the battlefield, couldn't help but shrink his neck and hide to the side. However, Madam Ma grabbed his collar and couldn't move.
"It's freezing outside, the sky is dark, and it's snowing. How can you be so heartless as to chase her away?! How can you expect a girl like her to have the face to see others?! I've taught you in vain. I didn't expect that our family would have such a bastard like you! "
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