Seeing Qin Yining stop and ponder, Mammy Qin felt gratified. It seemed that Qin Yining wasn't an impulsive and reckless person. Mammy Qin had a good impression of Qin Yining in the past, and now she felt even better. Even if she only wanted to help, it was now 100%.
"Young Lady." Mammy Qin quickly walked to Qin Yining and said, "Young Lady is a smart person and knows what is the most appropriate thing to do. Now Young Lady can't even protect yourself. If you don't listen to the prime minister's instructions and insist on rushing out, not only will you not be able to save Miss Ruilan, but you will also lose the prime minister's favor. Young Lady, think about your future path. "
Qin Yining knew that Mammy Qin was right.
Ruilan was caught and caught red-handed. She had no evidence to prove Ruilan's innocence. If she went to save her, she could only beg the old madam for mercy.
However, Qin Yining also knew that she probably didn't have much face in front of the old madam.
But how could she leave her in the lurch?
Even if Ruilan had made a mistake, she had already corrected herself and had always taken good care of her.
At this moment, Qin Yining's expression was tense. She hated Qin Huining like never before!
Ever since she returned home, how many troubles had Qin Huining caused?
She had originally been considerate and felt that Qin Huining was innocent when she was traded back then, so it was understandable that she felt a sense of crisis.
However, no matter how much she felt, she shouldn't disregard the lives of innocent people just for a moment of pleasure!
Ruilan didn't harm Qin Huining, nor did she do anything to harm Qin Huining's interests. Qin Huining was even scarier than a wild beast for her to harm her life like this!
Wild beasts ate humans to fill their stomachs. If they didn't eat, they might starve to death.
However, if Qin Huining didn't harm others, what would she lose?
If she wanted to be doted on, she could be filial to her grandmother and mother. She could show off her talent and compete head-on! Qin Huining wasn't willing to give his heart, yet he wanted others to treat him with sincerity. If he couldn't get what he wanted, he would feel resentful. If he couldn't beat others, he would go crazy with jealousy. He would disregard other people's lives for a moment of pleasure!
Qin Yining did not think of herself as a good person. If someone tried to harm her, she would fight back without hesitation. But she would never kill innocent people just because of her status.
"Thank you for your advice, Mammy Qin. However, Raylan had served me for a long time. She had suffered because of me. Now, I feel very guilty. As her master, if I can't save her even after doing my best, then that's my incompetence. But if I ignore her for the sake of my own safety, then that's my lack of virtue. "
At this point, Qin Yining suddenly felt physically and mentally exhausted. However, her weakness only lasted for a moment. When she raised her eyes again, her gaze was extremely resolute.
"Mammy Qin, I'd rather be an incompetent person than a lack of virtue." After saying this, she walked out.
Mammy Qin's admiration for Qin Yining in her heart was about to turn into spring water. She was a servant and had been on the same boat with the old madam for most of her life. They had experienced countless hardships together, so she naturally had this kind of friendship with the old madam. Now that she heard Qin Yining's words, it was tantamount to touching the softest part of her heart.
Mammy Qin quickly grabbed Qin Yining's hand.
"Miss, please listen to me." Mammy Qin moved closer to Qin Yining's ear and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Miss, if you go like this, it'll only bring you harm and no benefit. I can guarantee that Miss Raylan won't die. As for the other matters, as long as Miss passes master's test and leaves the ancestral hall, we can consider what to do at length. Miss, think about what this servant said. Do you still want to go out now? "
Qin Yining was stunned.
If Mammy Qin could guarantee that Raylan wouldn't die, wouldn't it be more useful than her going out?
After all, if she went out, she would only ask the old madam to spare Raylan's life. As for clearing her name, she would have to find evidence in the future.
Mammy Qin making such a promise was equivalent to doing what she wanted to do on her behalf!
Last time, she and Qin Yining had to copy as punishment. It was because Mammy Qin reminded the old madam that the old madam wanted to increase the amount of copying.
This time, she was locked up in the ancestral hall. Originally, the servants would flatter her and trample on her, reducing her food and clothing expenses. It was also because of Mammy Qin's personal instructions that she had these seven days of comfortable life.
"Mammy, you …" Qin Yining was at a loss for words. After being stunned for a moment, she said, "Why is mammy helping me like this?"
Mammy Qin bowed to Qin Yining and said with a smile, "Miss is the old madam's granddaughter, so you are this servant's master. It is this servant's duty to do my best for my master. What's more, this servant is the old madam's person. What this servant does is also the old madam's idea. Miss, please go back. Today's matter will be treated as if it didn't happen. Miss, please focus on memorizing and never heard the movements outside. "
Qin Yining immediately understood the meaning of Mammy Qin's words.
Mammy Qin came this time entirely out of loyalty to the old madam. On one hand, she wanted to help the old madam establish good karma. On the other hand, she wanted to help the old madam keep her subordinates in check and not let the east wind overwhelm the west wind.
It should be known that, as the head of a family, it was not a good thing for any of her subordinates to act alone. This was the case in the imperial court, and it was also the case in the small family.
It seems that with the old madam's temperament, she was able to stand tall in the Family and become the old madam. Mammy Qin's wisdom, calmness, and loyalty were all indispensable.
Qin Yining smiled and bowed to Mammy Qin. "Thank you Mammy, I understand."
"Miss, please don't be like this, this servant doesn't dare." Mammy Qin avoided Qin Yining's bow and turned to look at Qiu Lu.
"Considering your sincerity, I won't fuss about today's matter. You should go back and reflect. As a servant, you should learn to suppress things, and not make trouble for your master. Do you understand? "
Qiu Lu nodded repeatedly, her face flushed with regret. Last time when she saved Miss Tang, she spoke too much, and this time it was the same. She knew that she had rashly caused trouble for the young lady. Fortunately, Mammy Qin was benevolent.
"This servant understands, thank you Mammy Qin for your teachings."
Mammy Qin nodded and said, "Fourth Miss, don't worry and go back to study."
Qin Yining knew that Ruilan would not die because of this, and Qiu Lu would not be punished. So far, it was enough. The rest would have to wait until she left.
If Qin Yining wanted to deal with her, it would depend on whether she was willing or not!
In the past, she did not want to harm others, but when others bullied her, she had no reason to not fight back!
**
Even though the situation outside was changing, the days in the ancestral hall were still peaceful.
Early the next morning, the person who came to the ancestral hall to deliver Qin Yining's meal box was replaced by an old woman who was about sixty years old.
Qin Yining felt that it was a bit strange.
The old woman was wearing a new dark green cotton jacket with the latest style. She had a gold hairpin in her hair and a pair of twisted gold bracelets on her wrists. Judging from her appearance, she was a respectable person who did not need to deliver a meal box.
Seeing Qin Yining, the old woman bowed respectfully and said, "Fourth Miss, nice to meet you. This servant's husband's surname is Jing, and I'm here to deliver your meal."
"Mama Jing, please get up." Qin Yining smiled and helped her up.
Mama Jing smiled and handed the meal box to Ge Jia and Xiaoling.
While the two went to set up the table, she whispered to Qin Yining, "Fourth Miss, this servant is in charge of the kitchen in the outer courtyard. Today, I received Master Zhong's order and came to deliver a message to you. Miss Ruilan has been taken to the Cloud Stepping Inn under the Zhao Yun Agency. Her injuries are not serious, and they are all superficial wounds. She will be fine after applying some medicine for a few days. Fourth Miss, don't worry."
Qin Yining said in surprise, "Mama Jing is working for the Zhao Yun Agency?"
"Fourth Miss, this servant's son is now the third shopkeeper under Master Zhong. My whole family relies on Master Zhong's promotion. Now that you are the owner of the Zhao Yun Agency, my whole family will rely on you more in the future. This servant is only here to deliver a message. It's not a big deal. Besides, this servant is old and plans to go home and retire."
Qin Yining understood and said, "I see. Anyway, thank you for coming here, Mama Jing."
"Miss, you are too polite. It's my honor to see you." Mama Jing looked around and lowered her voice with a smile.
"Master Zhong also asked this servant to deliver a message to you. His Highness Prince Ning impeached Imperial Tutor Cao in public a few days ago. It's not that no one impeached him before, but most people remained neutral. This time, when Prince Ning took the lead, many people who used to be neutral supported Prince Ning. His Majesty condemned Imperial Tutor Cao in public. He has been stripped of his position as the Crown Prince's Imperial Tutor and ordered to go home and retire."
What! That old guy Imperial Tutor Cao fell like this!
Needless to say, the original neutral people suddenly turned to Prince Ning. It must be because Duke Ding and Qin Huaiyuan were on good terms with Prince Ning.
Did these people have an agreement with Prince Ning? Or did they choose to support Prince Ning because of the wind?
No matter the former or the latter, the success of Prince Ning's participation was inseparable from the fact that she successfully rescued Tang Meng.
Qin Yining never thought that she would be the fuse for Imperial Tutor Cao's fall!
Imperial Tutor Cao deserved it, but his daughter was still the Empress. How would she deal with her father's fall? How would she deal with the culprits who caused her father's fall?
Moreover, the position of the Crown Prince's Imperial Tutor was now vacant. The Emperor only had the Crown Prince as his successor. He would definitely find a suitable person to teach the Crown Prince. Then, who would be the new Crown Prince's Imperial Tutor? This person was definitely related to the direction of the imperial court and the lifeline of the Dayan Dynasty!
Qin Yining didn't eat much breakfast.
The news that Mama Jing brought shocked her.
Moreover, Mama Jing's arrival also made Qin Yining realize for the first time that the Zhaoyun Agency had a wide network and great ability.
Regardless of how the imperial court changed, the Zhaoyun Agency in her hands wasn't just a treasury. She was afraid that she could develop more uses for it.
When she thought of this, Qin Yining felt her blood boil and she was full of confidence.
Just like this, noon passed. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
Ge Family's people went to open the door. They saw Dowager Duchess's head maidservant Ji Xiang say with a face full of smiles, "Laoye has become the Crown Prince's Imperial Tutor. He's already home. Quickly let Fourth Young Lady get ready. Later, laoye will bring the whole family to the ancestral hall to burn incense and inform the ancestors of such great joy!"
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