"Fourth, Fourth Young Lady, why are you here? What a rare guest." Bitong's hands and feet were cold and her brain seemed to be filled with lead. She couldn't think. She subconsciously pressed her bulging chest with one hand and avoided eye contact.
Qin Yining ignored her and said with a smile, "I came out to inspect the property today and happened to pass by here. I know that Miss Bitong lives here, so I came to visit Auntie He. Your Young Lady gave you a day off today and allowed you to go home? "
Bitong's surname was He. Before she entered the mansion, she was called He Erya.
"Yes, yes." Bitong felt that her brain was finally working. She smiled wittily and said, "Our Young Lady gave me some money. I know that my family is nervous, so I sent it home."
"Miss Bitong is so filial." Qin Yining smiled and said to Auntie He, "Auntie He is so lucky."
"Master, what are you talking about? It's all because the mansion is willing to promote her. Erya is still young and I hope that Master will teach her more. "
Auntie He was in her sixties and her hair was gray. Hearing Qin Yining's praise, she felt honored and smiled with more wrinkles on her face.
Qin Yining smiled and stood up, "Miss Bitong works hard in the mansion. It's rare for her to have a day off. You and your daughter must have something to talk about. I won't disturb you. Master Zhong, leave the things here."
Master Zhong was stunned and immediately took out a piece of silver from his sleeve and put it on the table. He said with a smile, "This is a gift from the Young Lady. It's also a gift from the Family Qin."
The silver was white and looked like it was three or four taels. Auntie He quickly knelt down and thanked him.
Bitong was also stunned and kowtowed.
Was she scaring herself?
Did the Fourth Young Lady just pass by and come in?
Yes.
She just came back. She wanted to make a good name for herself.
Qin Yining had already helped Aunty He to stand up. After a few polite words with her, she asked Shopkeeper Zhong to leave with the others.
Bitong stood there in a daze. When she saw them leave, she was relieved.
"Phew! I was scared to death. "Bitong patted her chest and sighed.
At this time, Auntie He had already sent them out and returned. She smiled and picked up the silver on the table and looked at it. She bit it with her teeth.
"This Young Lady is the Grand Preceptor's newly found daughter? How generous of him to reward me with so much silver in one go. "
Bitong poured a bowl of water and gulped it down. Thinking of Qin Yining's benevolent face just now, she couldn't help but laugh.
"Mother, don't be deceived by her superficial skills. She even beat me up a few days ago. The bruises on my body have not yet subsided. She just came home and wants to gain a virtuous reputation."
"Really? I don't think so. "Aunty He asked with concern," How is your injury? Are you still serving Fourth Young Lady? "
.... Fourth Young Young Lady..................................... Today, I came here to give some things. Miss Huining gave me a lot of jewelry. "
Bitong said as she took things out. She took out a string of pearls, an agate ring, gold earrings, and other things.
"Mother, help me keep them. Don't let my sister-in-law see them and ask for my nephew. You should at least give your daughter a way out, right? You were so poor that you sold me. For so many years, I took money to the family. In the future, I want to have a family. Mother, please think for me. "
Auntie He saw the treasures on the table. Her eyes widened and she said, "Oh my God! My Buddha! Miss Huining is so generous.... "..
Before he could finish his words, the door was pushed open with a creak.
Bitong was shocked. She was afraid that her brother and sister-in-law had come back. But she didn't have time to hide. When she saw who it was, she was completely stunned.
.. Qin Yining stood at the door with a smile. "Auntie He, I just ordered someone to buy you a bag of rice. Someone will send it over later. I came to tell you." Seeing the jewelry on the table, Qin Yining's face changed.
"Bitong, where did you get these things?"
"Fourth Young Lady, these were given to me by my Young Lady." Bitong smiled stiffly.
Qin Yining walked in quickly. He picked up the begonia flower jasper hairpin and sneered, "This is one of the jasper hairpins given to me by Third Aunt."
He picked up the pearls and agate ring, "This was given to me by Madam Cai, the scholar of the Hanlin Academy."
He picked up the gold rose earrings, "This was given to me by Imperial Censor Wang's wife."
Finally, he turned around and pointed at the teardrop-shaped jasper earrings, "This was given to me by Imperial Censor Wang's wife."
"Bitong, how do you explain this?"
Bitong's head was buzzing. Her legs gave way and she knelt on the ground. Thinking back to Qiu Lu's appearance in the storeroom today, she felt a chill in her heart. Cold sweat covered her forehead and dripped down her chin.
She fell into a trap! She fell into a trap!
Qiu Lu, that b * tch, dared to set her up!
No, no, no, it wasn't just Qiu Lu.
Bitong suddenly looked up at Qin Yining. Her heart had already turned cold.
Perhaps, Qin Yining had already set a trap for her when those gifts were sent over. He was just waiting for her to fall into it!
At that time, she was beside Miss Huining. She clearly saw that Fourth Young Lady had only opened the gift list and glanced at it!
How could she remember who had given her the gifts with just one look?!
Also, how could she be so sure that Miss Huining would leave her to follow Qiu Lu?
She had thought that Fourth Young Lady was just a strong barbarian. She didn't expect that Fourth Young Lady had a photographic memory and was so scheming. She was able to predict her plan from the beginning!
Not only did Fourth Young Lady want to take her down, but she also mocked her in front of the ancestral hall.
Oh right, she was the one who indirectly caused Ruilan to leave the residence …
She didn't expect that this person would put her to death without batting an eyelid!
Bitong's vision turned black and she almost fainted!
Aunty He said in a panic, "Young Lady Madam Dong, are you mistaken? Erya said that these gifts were given to her by Miss Huining. Do you think there's a misunderstanding?"
"How dare you!" Master Zhong's voice was loud like a bell. Aunty He was so scared that she trembled all over.
"How could Young Lady frame your daughter for such a small thing? Since you can tell the origin of those gifts, the gift list and box are naturally still in the residence. If you think that Young Lady is framing your daughter, we can go and confront the people who sent the gifts one by one! "
Master Zhong then said disdainfully, "My Young Lady came to visit with good intentions and gave you money and food. She has already given you enough face. I didn't expect that you would repay her kindness with enmity!"
Aunty He cried out and only knew how to beg for mercy.
Qin Yining frowned and turned to walk out.
Master Zhong hurriedly put away the jewelry and followed him out. "Young Lady, your gifts."
Qin Yining took the jewelry and lowered his eyes. "Just as I said before, I'll leave the rest to you to deal with this matter. There's only one thing. Don't implicate the family and don't kill anyone. "
Master Zhong heard this and hurriedly bowed his head. He had a new understanding of Qin Yining's ability to see through people's hearts.
"Young Lady, where are you going now?"
"I'm going to see Ruilan and Miss Tang."
"Yes, Young Lady. I'll ask someone to escort you." Master Zhong bowed respectfully and sent the servants and guards to escort Qin Yining back to the Cloud Stepping Inn.
Master Zhong went into the room and said to Bitong, "Do you want to die or live?"
Bitong looked up with a pale face and said with trembling lips, "Please show me the way."
…
The Cloud Stepping Inn was not far from the market. It only took a short while to get there by carriage.
Qin Yining was escorted by Master Zhong's servants and went straight to a side courtyard at the back.
As soon as he stepped onto the steps leading to the main room, the yellow cotton curtain was lifted, and a little Daoist nun in a Daoist robe with a ruddy complexion rushed out.
"Young Lady, you're here!"
Looking at the little nun's round face, big round eyes and cute appearance, Qin Yining couldn't help but touch her head. "Yes, Meng 'er. How have you been these days?"
"Young Lady, don't worry. I'm fine. Master Zhong takes good care of me. That's right. " Tang Meng took Qin Yining's hand and walked into the room. "I've almost healed Sister Ruilan's injury. The wound has already scabbed over."
After entering the room, Ruilan, who was wearing a white undergarment, got off her shoes and was about to bow to Qin Yining slowly.
"Young Lady."
"Get up quickly. Your wound might split open." Qin Yining hurriedly supported her with both hands and carefully helped her lie down. Looking at her pale face, he sighed. "You've suffered. I'm the one who made you suffer. "
"Young Lady, don't say that." Ruilan propped herself up and said anxiously, "Young Lady, although we've only known each other for a short time and there have been misunderstandings, I've already thought it through. No matter who I follow, we're bound together for good or ill. If I had followed someone else, I'm afraid I would have been beaten to death. Young Lady, you saved my life and treated me generously with ginseng and cinnamon. I understand everything. Young Lady, you're a kind person. You've saved my life. I can't repay you enough in this lifetime. "
Ruilan then kowtowed to Qin Yining on the couch. "I was immature and did something wrong. Young Lady, please forgive me. I feel guilty. I only hope that I can serve you for a long time in the future to repay your kindness."
"Alright, alright. I know." Qin Yining supported her and stopped her from kowtowing. "Let bygones be bygones. Don't take our misunderstandings to heart. I will definitely seek justice for you for all the grievances you've suffered. "
Ruilan cried and laughed at the same time. She wiped her face and said, "I know Young Lady will support me."
Qin Yining sighed and sat down. She took out the jewelry from her arms. Except for the crabapple jasper hairpin given by her third aunt, she gave the rest to Tang Meng.
"These are yours."
Tang Meng looked at those things strangely and said, "Young Lady, what do you mean?"
"My father held a banquet in the mansion today. I received many gifts. These were all given by the officials. I know that on the surface, these things are given to me. But in fact, they're given to you through my hands. There are also some herbs, the four treasures of the study, a ruler, and other things in the mansion. They were all given by the officials. I'll give them to you when you enter the mansion. Meng 'er, keep these things well. At least you have your own money. You won't be in the dark. "
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★ PS:
Some friends in the comment section said that one chapter a day was not enough. The stupid author had to work during the day and had a weekend off. Plus, there were many things to do at home. The time to write was limited.
In order to satisfy the requests of the friends, considering the stupid author's poor speed and limited time, I've decided to add more chapters on weekends.
From Monday to Friday, 9: 00 am.
On Saturday and Sunday, the first chapter will be released at 9: 00 am.
It's decided for the time being. If something comes up, I'll tell you in advance.
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