The carriage slowly stopped at the side door of Qin Manor. The Sun Clan looked out through the gap in the curtains, their expressions somewhat stiff.
Qin Yining observed the Sun Clan's expression and knew that the Sun Clan must have felt that she had lost face by taking the initiative to come back.
If she had known this would happen, why did she do it in the first place?
It was no wonder that Duchess Ding would be so angry. The Sun Clan was already at this age, yet they still acted so casually. She was really lucky to be able to sit firmly in the position of the Prime Minister's wife for so many years. Her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law also got along well.
But even so, Qin Yining wouldn't stand idly by and watch the Sun Clan's matter.
"Madam, don't be angry. Daughter already knows she was wrong. " Qin Yining deliberately misinterpreted Madam Sun's embarrassment and coyness as anger. She said with a smile, "I will definitely explain clearly to Madam Dowager later. Madam Dowager will definitely be relieved when she knows that you came back to teach your daughter. She won't worry about teaching her daughter anymore."
The Sun Clan was stunned and didn't immediately react.
However, Mother Jin, who was serving on the side, laughed. Her impression of Qin Yining had been reversed. She respected Qin Yining as much as she doubted him in the past.
"Madam, look, Fourth Young Miss is really considerate. Don't be angry because of this matter. Besides, you are a family. You and Master have been husband and wife for so many years. How can there be a hurdle that you can't cross? Men love face, so it will be over if you give in a little. "
"Why should I give in?" The Sun Clan muttered softly, but didn't get angry.
Qin Yining saw through the Sun Clan's thoughts. He thought for a moment and hinted, "Since Madam isn't angry, let's go into the manor, okay? You can go back to Xingning Garden to recuperate after you see old madam. After all, you haven't been home for so many days. "
The Sun Clan's spirit shivered when she heard this. She wanted to go back and see which concubine Qin Huaiyuan was resting in while she wasn't at home.
"Let's go back to the mansion!" Without hesitation, the Sun Clan instructed the maidservant following them to knock on the door.
When Mother Jin saw this, she smiled and nodded at Qin Yining. Qin Yining smiled back warmly.
After the carriage entered the residence, the Sun Clan and Qin Yining switched to the small, oiled carriage and only alighted when it reached the Second Gate.
As soon as she entered Ci Xiao Garden, she saw the head maidservant Ru Yi talking to the little maidservant.
Qin Yining smiled and said, "Sister Ru Yi is busy."
When Ru Yi saw that it was Qin Yining, a smile appeared on her face. When she saw Mother Jin, Cai Ju, and Cai Lan returning with the Sun Clan, she immediately smiled and bowed, "Greetings to First Madam and Fourth Miss. Old madam is currently free. Please come in." As she spoke, she led the way.
The maidservants in the corridor had already informed the house. Two maidservants lifted the warm curtains and Ji Xiang and Mammy Qin came out to welcome them.
Qin Yining helped the Sun Clan into the house and took off their cloaks. Mammy Qin and Ji Xiang immediately smiled and took them.
When Qin Yining raised his eyes, he saw Bi Tong.
Bi Tong didn't dare to meet Qin Yining's eyes. When she saw Qin Yining looking over, she quickly lowered her head and couldn't help but tremble.
Qin Yining pretended that he didn't see and helped the Sun Clan pass by the black screen with the words "beaming with joy" and into the inner room.
The furnishings in the room had changed again. The originally cool colored chairs, tablecloths, and pillows were all changed to orangutan red. The fresh flowers in the vase were also red. The red flowers accompanied the snow-white flower goblets, giving people a festive feeling. It matched the joyous occasion of Qin Huaiyuan's promotion.
Old madam was wearing a cyan brocade jacket embroidered with large red-crowned crane clouds. She sat cross-legged on the arhat bed by the window and smoked.
Qin Huining was at the side holding an exquisite sputum box to serve the old madam. When she saw Qin Yining and the Sun Clan coming back together, she looked a little surprised.
Qin Yining's gaze swept over the astonished Qin Huining. He helped the Sun Clan to kneel down and saluted the old madam properly.
Sun Clan held back her embarrassment and said, "Old madam, your daughter-in-law is back."
The old madam took a puff from her tobacco pipe and snorted coldly, leaving the Sun Clan to roll her eyes.
Sun Clan's face instantly flushed red. Even her ears and neck were red. She gritted her teeth and held back her humiliation. "Your daughter-in-law was too impulsive a few days ago. I hope the old madam won't take it to heart."
"Take it to heart?" The old madam casually knocked the ashes into the sputum box. The brass tobacco pipe and the porcelain made a loud sound.
"If I took it to heart, wouldn't I have been angered to death by you these past few years? Sun Clan, tell me, these past few years in the Family Qin, have I, as your mother-in-law, ever made you angry? Or is there something in my Family Qin that doesn't suit you? What is it that you are dissatisfied with that you keep stirring up trouble every few days? Tell me, is it that my son isn't worthy of you? Or is it that you don't like me, this old woman? "
Sun Clan gritted her teeth and didn't say a word.
The old madam scolded her again. "You have been married for so many years, but you didn't give birth to a son for Meng Ge 'er. Tell me, have I ever blamed you for anything? That day, you made trouble out of nothing. Every word of yours poked at my heart. What do you want this old woman to do? "
The old madam threw the tobacco pipe away, feeling wronged. Qin Huining immediately caught it and carefully extinguished it. Then, he took a handkerchief to help the old madam wipe her hands.
The old madam raised her eyes to look at Qin Huining and said, "Tell me, these past few years, you didn't know how to teach your children. I carefully raised Sister Hui under my eyes. You didn't know how to get along with your sisters-in-law. How many good words did I say for you in front of old second and old third daughters-in-law behind your back? You can't even see these. Even if others are good to you, do you take it for granted? "
"In any case, Meng Ge 'er is an important official of the imperial court. You, a woman, can't share your husband's worries. Not only did you repeatedly find trouble, but you also quarreled with him face to face. Where did the Three Obedience and Four Virtues that you learned go? Is this the upbringing of your Duke Ding's Residence? "
Sun Clan cried out of grievance. She only thought of one question in her heart: Should she endure? Or should she go back to her maternal family now! She didn't need to look at these people's faces anymore!
After the old madam reprimanded her, her heart felt much better. Seeing Sun Clan crying non-stop, she snorted, "What? You still feel wronged?"
"Old madam." Seeing that old madam had scolded her and vented her anger, Qin Yining saluted and said, "Please don't be angry. It's all my fault this time. Madam did this because she was eager to teach her children. Madam often discussed the experience of teaching children with grandmother in Ding General Manor these days. She came back in a hurry after she figured it out. Madam, please think about the harmony of the family and don't be angry."
The old madam's impression of Qin Yining was no longer the same as when she had just returned to the manor. Because Qin Huaiyuan raised Qin Yining like a son, the old madam also attached more importance to Qin Yining.
The old madam knew that the Sun Clan had a strong backer like Duke Ding's Residence. She couldn't do anything to her. Since she would continue to accept her in the future, it wouldn't be good to speak too much.
Thinking of this, the old madam said, "Forget it. This matter is over. There won't be a next time."
"Yes. Thank you, old madam. "Sun Clan bowed to the old madam and truly breathed a sigh of relief.
Qin Yining smiled and said, "Thank you, old madam, for your kindness."
"Forget it. You only know how to sweet-talk." The old madam smiled lovingly.
Qin Huining, who was at the side, saw Qin Yining persuade the old madam with just a few words. Originally, there was still some hope in her heart, but now, it was completely shattered.
It seemed that the old madam had really accepted Qin Yining and liked him to the extent that she would listen to him. There was no room for regret.
How was she going to live in the future?
Qin Huining anxiously bit her lip and immediately went forward to support the Sun Clan's arm. "Mother, how have you been these days? There were some matters in the residence that I couldn't get away from. I didn't have time to visit you. "
Sun Clan's heart had been circling around Duchess Ding's words. At this time, when she looked at Qin Huining again, her gaze became much more complicated.
"Matters? What matters?"
Qin Huining glanced at the old madam and then looked at Qin Yining. She forced a smile, as if she had to swallow her own bitterness to protect others. She only said, "It's nothing."
First, she said there was something. When the Sun Clan asked, she said it was nothing.
This was obviously a trick to arouse the Sun Clan's interest.
As long as the Sun Clan was interested, they would naturally investigate. However, no matter how the Sun Clan investigated, the rumors outside were unfavorable to Qin Yining. These days, the Sun Clan wasn't at home. The unbearable rumors outside would reduce the Sun Clan's favorable impression of her.
Qin Yining saw it clearly, but he didn't express his opinion. He only smiled as usual.
The Sun Clan was also somewhat curious. However, because the old madam was in front of them, they didn't ask directly. They only thought of asking Qin Huining later when they went out.
Qin Huining saw that the Sun Clan didn't answer the question as usual. He was somewhat annoyed and asked, "Mother, why did you come with Sister Yi Ning? Did you meet on the way? "
It was another trap!
Qin Yining was about to interrupt, but the Sun Clan was one step ahead of him and said heartlessly, "Sister Yi went to the Duke's residence to kowtow and admit her mistake. That's why I came back."
The old madam frowned when she heard this.
Qin Huining caught the old madam's expression. He felt proud in his heart, but he nodded calmly, "So that's how it is. In the end, it was convenient for Sister Yi Ning to go out. She left just like that. "He hinted that Qin Yining didn't reply to the old madam when he went out.
Qin Huining wanted to use this matter to criticize Qin Yining in front of the old madam. But now, he could say it just like that.
However, Qin Yining knew that this sentence would definitely cause the old madam to be dissatisfied with the Sun Clan.
The old madam's face sank as she said, "You came back after Sister Yi went to kowtow and admit her mistake? What, if Sister Yi didn't invite you, you wouldn't come back? "
"I …" The Sun Clan was startled. He immediately shook his head and said, "Don't misunderstand, old madam. It was just a coincidence. Even if Sister Yi didn't go, I would still come back."
The old madam didn't feel like listening to the Sun Clan anymore. She waved her hand impatiently and said, "Enough, enough, enough! Go and rest. Presumably, you don't feel like coming to see an old woman like me. In the future, you don't have to go to see me in the morning and at night. "
The Sun Clan's face paled. Then, he looked angrily at Qin Huining.
The dissatisfaction and suspicion that had accumulated over the past few days all exploded at this moment.
The Sun Clan's face darkened. It took a lot of effort not to shout in front of the old madam. She gritted her teeth and said, "Since that's the case, then this daughter-in-law will take her leave. Sister Hui, Sister Yi, come with me. I also brought something for you. "
After saying this, she turned and left.
Qin Huining's face paled. He nervously followed her.
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