Tang Meng looked at the jewelry and shook her head with a complicated expression.
"Miss, you're an upright person. We've never met before, but you came to save me with sincerity. Not only can I not repay you with anything, but I've also brought you trouble. I'm already very grateful that you don't blame me. Take these jewelry as a gift from me to Miss. Consider it my thanks. Miss, please accept it. "
"That won't do. These are the good intentions of the Qing people to you. They are the good karma that your father made before. I will never accept them. Let's forget about the past. In the future, when you come to the mansion with me, there will be times when I will be a burden to you. I only hope that we can support each other. As for your personal life, I won't touch it no matter what. "
As Qin Yining spoke, he stuffed the jewelry into Tang Meng's hands. "Listen to me. It's always beneficial to have more personal life."
Tang Meng and Qin Yining argued for a long time, but in the end, they couldn't win.
She was not a stickler for formalities. She was very touched that Qin Yining treated her so sincerely.
After accepting the jewelry, Tang Meng bowed to Qin Yining. "I'm alone in this world. I can only repay your kindness with loyalty."
Qin Yining smiled and helped her up. "It's fate that brought us together. Let's support each other and live a good life. There is still a long way to go."
They looked at each other and smiled. Although they were master and servant, there were many emotions in their hearts. There was gratitude and friendship.
Seeing that the matter was settled, Qin Yining told Ruilan to recover as soon as possible. He called Master Zhong's servant and asked him to prepare a carriage. "I'm going to Ding General Manor."
The servant nodded and left.
Tang Meng saw that Qin Yining didn't have anyone to serve him. She originally wanted to follow him. Qin Yining smiled and said, "I'll arrange for you to return to the secular world in these two days. Then, it will be justified for you to follow me. Ruilan's injury needs your treatment. You can stay with her for now."
Although Tang Meng was still wearing a Taoist robe, she had already regarded Qin Yining as her master. She nodded obediently.
"Don't worry, Miss. I've been learning medicine from my father since I was young. Treating a flesh wound is nothing to me." He then grabbed Qin Yining's hand and looked at it. He smiled and said, "Miss, there are quite a few scars on your hand. You must have suffered a lot in the past, right? In the next two days, I will concoct the ointment to remove scars. If Miss applies it to a box, I guarantee that your hand will be as good as new. I even have ways to treat Miss's skin. "
Which woman didn't like to be beautiful? Sometimes, Qin Yining felt that she was too rough looking at the girls in the manor. She was exposed to the wind and the sun. Not to mention the scars and calluses on her hands, even the skin on her face was rougher than other girls'. It was just that it was not obvious because she was young.
Now that Tang Meng said that she had a solution, Qin Yining said happily, "Then I'm counting on you."
Tang Meng patted her chest and promised, "Don't worry, I'm the best at fiddling with these things."
Qin Yining gave Tang Meng and Ruilan some more instructions before he left the Cloud Treading Inn and took a carriage to Ding General Duke's Mansion.
**
After lunch, it was time for Duchess Ding to listen to the Nannies' replies and to check the cards.
They were busy discussing in the warm room. Mother Bao quietly came to Duchess Ding's side and whispered, "Old Madam, my grandaunt is here."
Duchess Ding frowned, "Tell her to go back and rest after she's full. It's not enough for her to make a fuss in the room. We are busy here. How can we have time to pay attention to her? "
"Mother, what are you talking about?"
Before Mother Bao went out to pass the message, the Sun Clan had already lifted the warm curtain and entered the door. She ignored the Nannies around her and strode to Duchess Ding's side.
"Mother, why don't you think Qin Meng has come to pick me up yet?"
Duchess Ding's veins on her forehead jumped when she heard this. She waved her hand helplessly.
Mother Bao immediately understood and left with the Nannies, leaving the warm room to the mother and daughter.
Duchess Ding said, "You are anxious now. Who asked you to come back to your parents' home? In my opinion, it's all your fault this time. You made a mistake yourself. Do you expect others to bow their heads and admit defeat? If you are smart, go back and be the wife of the Imperial Tutor. Don't wear away the affection between husband and wife. You will cry when the time comes. "
"Mother, are you my biological mother? Why do you only know how to scold me every time you see me? Why don't you see what Qin Meng has done?"
Duchess Ding felt tired. She stroked her forehead and said tiredly, "Sister Han, you are not a child anymore. Do you still need me to tell you some things? Your mother-in-law and your husband didn't target you at all. When they talked about Sister Yi, you were ashamed. Do you want to use your identity as the young lady of Ding General Duke's Mansion to suppress them? Don't forget that you are the daughter-in-law of the Family Qin! "
"Did I do something wrong? Sister Yi went out to see an outsider, and I disciplined my daughter. Qin Meng not only waved my hand away, but also almost pushed me down. He also scolded me, saying that my rules were not good, but I could be so cruel to my daughter. He also said that I should learn the rules! “
The Sun Clan wiped her tears. "What did I do wrong to him? He actually humiliated me in front of everyone. My rules are not good, but are they worse than a girl who came back from the mountains? He said that Sister Yi made a mistake, and I disciplined her for him. He actually scolded me! "
Duchess Ding had been hearing Madam Sun's complaints so much that her ears were about to grow calluses. At this moment, listening to her crying, if this was not her biological daughter, Duchess Ding really wanted to throw her out to fend for herself.
"Sister Han, you have to know that Sister Yi is not only Qin Meng's daughter, but also your daughter! Your husband cherishes your children. Shouldn't you be happy? How can there be a mother like you who dares to compare yourself with your own daughter? I don't think you're crying tears, but brain matter. Has your brain been empty for a long time? "
"Mother! How can you say that about me! "
"Am I wrong? I have been observing you for the past few days. Your mind is not clear, and you refuse to listen to others. You only know how to cry and make a fuss. Are you waiting for Qin Meng's sedan chair to carry you back? Let me tell you, Qin Meng is now the imperial tutor! If you don't go back, Concubine will ride on your head! "
"I …"
"You are stupid and muddle-headed. Qin Meng Huining instigated you. You are in your forties, but you still fell into a trap. You still have the face to cry?! I think you should cry your head off. You are so stupid that you don't look like my daughter. "
The Sun Clan whimpered after being reprimanded in front of everyone.
Duchess Ding's temples throbbed with pain. She stood up and was about to go out.
At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps outside. Mother Bao said with a smile in the corridor, "Old Madam, look who is here."
The warm curtain was lifted, and Qin Yining came in with a smile. The orange-red brocade cloak on her body reflected her fair and rosy face. She was as beautiful as the newly bloomed plum blossoms in the backyard.
"Grandmother." Qin Yining bowed.
Duchess Ding helped her up in surprise, "My Sister Yi, why are you here on such a cold day?"
Qin Yining looked at the Sun Clan and winked at Duchess Ding. She took off her cloak and handed it to Mother Bao. Then, she went to the Sun Clan and bowed.
"Greetings, Madam."
The Sun Clan was angry at this time. When they thought that the cause of this incident was Qin Yining went out of the mansion without permission, they naturally didn't like the people they saw. They wiped their tears and snorted.
Duchess Ding frowned when she saw this, but she stood still.
She wanted to see what Qin Yining wanted to do.
Qin Yining saw that the Sun Clan's eyes were red from crying and they still ignored her. She knew that the Sun Clan hadn't come back to their senses after seven or eight days, so she had to kneel properly.
"Madam, don't be angry. It's all my fault."
The Sun Clan snorted coldly, "You still know that you're wrong? Then how dare you go out to see a man? You even went to Prince Ning's Mansion alone to ask for him. How dare you! "
"At that time, I was eager to save her and wanted to do my best. I didn't expect that Prince Ning would directly give Miss Tang to me. But it was because of this that my father could become the Grand Preceptor. It can be considered a blessing in disguise. "Qin Yining lowered her head and replied.
After hearing this, the Sun Clan didn't understand what she meant at all.
Hearing this, Duchess Ding nodded, thinking that she had not misjudged Qin Yining. She went forward to help Qin Yining up and said, "The ground is cold. Just sit down and talk. Your mother is angry now. There are some things she can't figure out. You can tell her and she will understand."
"Yes." Qin Yining smiled gratefully at Duchess Ding, and then told the Sun Clan about Prince Ning's plan, the change of the situation caused by Tang Meng's incident, Grand Preceptor Cao's dismissal, and the reason why Qin Huaiyuan could become the Grand Preceptor.
The Sun Clan stopped crying and looked at Qin Yining in astonishment. "Did your father teach you these words?"
"It's all my own idea." Qin Yining smiled shyly and said, "I also thought about it randomly. I don't know if it's right or not. And I think that if I become the Grand Preceptor, I will immediately report to Prince Ning."
Duchess Ding's eyes lit up when she heard this. She asked with a smile, "Why do you say that?"
Qin Yining said with a smile, "The Emperor will not like to see his officials form cliques. Prince Ning is originally a military Wang Ye and has a certain prestige in the army. If he is on good terms with the new Grand Preceptor, how can the Emperor rest assured? I think even if my father doesn't do this, Prince Ning will impeach him again. Only when the two of them are not close can the balance of the court be maintained. "
"Good girl." Duchess Ding pulled Qin Yining over and held her in her arms. She patted her on the back and said, "You're right. Your grandfather just told me today that your father participated in King Ning's funeral. I really didn't misjudge you. You are a smart girl. "
The Sun Clan was stunned and looked at Qin Yining in a daze.
Duchess Ding sighed when she saw this.
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