Qin Yining felt helpless when she was questioned by the Sun Clan. "Mother, there are all kinds of rumors about me outside. I don't care about them. I don't even care what the Dowager Duchess says behind my back. But does Mother not believe me?"
"Sigh …"
In fact, the Sun Clan already regretted asking this question. This matter wasn't Qin Yining's fault. It wasn't her intention to be snatched away. No matter what happened in between, she was the one who was wronged. As a mother, she didn't stand up for her daughter and instead questioned her daughter. It was really wrong.
"Sister Yi, don't think too much. I don't mean anything else." Pulling Qin Yining into her arms, the Sun Clan patted her shoulder and said, "Don't be afraid. When we go back, we'll ask your father to think of a solution. He's very smart and can solve anything. Your father has already taken care of your matter. It's okay. "
Qin Yining listened to the Sun Clan's trust and admiration for Qin Huaiyuan in their words. She couldn't help but smile and nod. "I know. I'm not afraid. "
She was indeed not afraid.
After today's matter, she could see Pang Xiao's sincerity towards her even more clearly. She looked forward to the future even more.
In front of the Empress Dowager and the other noble womenfolk, Pang Xiao was willing to go head-to-head with the Lu Family for her. When she was nervously thinking about how to reject Lu Heng, Pang Xiao had already resolutely resolved the matter. If this wasn't sincerity, then what was?
However, now that things had developed to this point, it was already beyond her expectations. It seemed that she should go back home and discuss her marriage with Pang Xiao with her father.
Although it was a bit embarrassing for a girl to propose marriage herself. For the sake of a lifetime of happiness, Qin Yining didn't care about these things in front of her father.
After returning to the fu, the Dowager Duchess couldn't help but pull the two of them forward out of curiosity. She carefully asked them about what they had seen and heard at the Dowager Duchess' place.
Qin Yining and the Sun Clan only talked about the trivial matters, but they didn't mention anything about Pang Xiao flipping the table.
However, it was already a great honor for them to be summoned by the Empress Dowager. Old Madam still felt a little sour in her heart. After all, her son had become an important official of the imperial court, but the one who was in the limelight wasn't her, his mother. Instead, it was the Sun Clan that benefited.
Because the Sun Clan was preoccupied with today's matter, for the first time, they didn't oppose the Old Madam with equal harshness. Instead, he was thinking about the consequences of Pang Xiao's actions today.
After the Qin Huaiyuan court was dismissed, the family of three gathered in the bedroom.
The Sun Clan dismissed the servants and told Qin Huaiyuan everything that had happened today in detail.
"Laoye, our family's Sister Yi is a pure and innocent girl, but her reputation has been ruined by these reckless people. The Empress Dowager's intention is to let Sister Yi be the second wife of that man surnamed Lu. We don't know the background of that man surnamed Lu. We only know that he looks like a dog. Who knows if he is sincere to Sister Yi or not?
"Also, Prince Zhongshun is too arrogant in his actions. He is also holding the grudge of what happened to you in the past. With this kind of temperament, plus the grudges of his father's generation, I don't think he is a good person."
Hearing this, the Sun Clan's daughter was so worried that tears fell down. She pulled Qin Yining's hand and said, "My daughter, why is her life so hard?! Not to mention that she hasn't enjoyed a good life since she was young, she only had a few days of stable life. Now, she has to be criticized outside! Looking at those people, I really want to tear their mouths apart! "
Qin Yining couldn't bear to see the Sun Clan cry. She quickly got up and hugged the Sun Clan's daughter to comfort her.
Qin Huaiyuan also took out a handkerchief and handed it to Qin Yining, indicating that she should wipe the Sun Clan's tears.
Qin Huaiyuan sighed and asked Qin Yining, "Sister Yi, tell me the truth. Do you want to marry Pang Zhixi?"
When the Sun Clan's daughter heard this, she immediately sat up straight and said, "No! That boorish man caused our daughter to suffer so much. I don't agree! "
Qin Huaiyuan patted the Sun Clan's daughter's shoulder and said with a smile, "Madam, don't be impatient. Let's listen to what our daughter has to say. "
"Since ancient times, marriage has been decided by the parents and the matchmaker. Although our Sister Yi is intelligent, she's still an unmarried girl. What can she know?" Sun Clan said anxiously, "It's precisely at times like this that we, as parents, need to keep a close watch on our child so that she won't go astray!"
"Madam is right." Qin Huaiyuan smiled comfortingly at Sun Clan. He first confirmed her thoughts before saying, "It's just that our daughter is different from those other simple-minded girls. We have to respect her wishes."
Sun Clan's voice became louder. "You're harming her by doting on her like this! What's so good about Pang Zhixi! "
"Don't shout. This isn't something that can be shouted about." Qin Huaiyuan said good-naturedly, "Our daughter's experience is different from those girls from wealthy families. Her vision is also broader than theirs. Naturally, she has her own ideas about marriage. This is one of the reasons. Secondly, we haven't brought her any good fortune since she was young. She has suffered for so many years. Could it be that she came back to us just to be controlled by us? "
Sun Clan was speechless by Qin Huaiyuan's words. For a long time, they couldn't find the words to respond.
Qin Huaiyuan then asked Qin Yining, "Sister Yi, tell me, do you want to marry Pang Zhixi? You don't have to consider too many factors. You don't have to think about the matters of the imperial court. Just think about whether he's worth entrusting your life to. "
Qin Yining slowly nodded. "Father, I'm not going to marry anyone else but him."
"Silly child, you!" Sun Clan's eyes were filled with tears.
Qin Huaiyuan pulled Sun Clan's hand and patted it, successfully stopping her from shouting. Then, he turned to Qin Yining and said, "You don't plan to change?
"Actually, if you marry Lu Heng, your future will be more stable. The Lu Family is a century-old distinguished family. Their power is intertwined. Even Your Majesty has to be wary of them. Lu Heng is refined and noble. He doesn't have any bad habits. Although you're marrying him as his second wife, he doesn't have a legitimate son. Moreover, from what I've seen, Lu Heng seems to be interested in you.
"If you marry Pang Zhixi, you'll face more dangers and hardships. Although he doesn't have military power, Your Majesty has always been wary of his prestige in the military. If you marry him, you'll have to face the dangers and trials of the future together with him. You'll have a very tiring life. "
Qin Huaiyuan patiently analyzed the pros and cons. However, he still didn't make any decisions. He only looked at Qin Yining and waited for her to make her own choice. Qin Huaiyuan made it clear that no matter what she chose, he would support her unconditionally.
Qin Yining was extremely touched. Her eyes were slightly wet as she said, "Father, I understand what you're saying."
However, she still chose Pang Xiao.
Qin Huaiyuan nodded with a smile and said, "Father understands. Since it's like this, why don't I help you get married? Leave the rest to me. You should go and rest first. "
Qin Yining looked at the sobbing Sun Clan and then at Qin Huaiyuan, who was busy comforting the Sun Clan. Then, she quietly left.
Qin Yining couldn't guess what Qin Huaiyuan would do.
However, with her father's promise, she felt especially at ease.
The news of Pang Xiao flipping the table in Ci 'an Palace quickly spread throughout the imperial court.
Everyone was guessing what the Lu Family would do.
The next day, Qin Huaiyuan knelt down before Minister Cheng of the Ministry of War and kowtowed in front of everyone.
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