Qin Yining knew that at this time, it was inevitable that her identity would be exposed. However, she felt that even if it was exposed, it was not a big deal. The purpose of this trip to Shu County had essentially been achieved. She wanted to investigate the details of Si Tong Number, and now it was clear. In addition, she only had the Entering Chuan card given by Qiu Feishan and did not have the legendary Leaving Chuan card. She could take this opportunity to make a big deal out of this matter and find a chance to leave here.
Otherwise, in this place where the Qiu Family was about to become the local tyrant, she always felt uneasy.
While Qin Yining was contemplating, Old Lady Qiu's crying also weakened, perhaps because she was crying and howling, she also felt tired. In addition, she was sitting on the ground and howling, while Qin Yining was sitting indifferently and drinking tea. She was also the Old Lady of the first branch, so this was a bit too ugly.
Old Lady Qiu stretched out her hands to the two women on both sides and scolded, "Seeing mother-in-law fall, you don't know how to help her, what's the use of having stupid women like you!"
She was clearly the one who sat down, but now in order to save face, she blamed others. Did she think that everyone was blind?
Qin Yining shook her head. Seeing this, it was inevitable that she was reminded of her own family's Old Lady. When she made a scene, it was also a headache. Fortunately, she was now an outsider, so she did not need to care about filial piety or grandmother-grandchild relationship. She did not need to tolerate this kind of shameless woman.
While both sides were silent, the people outside the inn began to talk in low voices. All the people were cursing Qin Yining for being a vixen and having an ambiguous relationship with Qiu Feizhen. She even ordered people to injure Qiu Feizhen.
These people blindly obeyed and worshipped the Qiu Family, so no one had investigated, and they had already concluded that the matter was Qin Yining's fault.
How did it happen at that time, these people did not see it, but now the rumors were like the spirits behind Qin Yining, vividly describing the specific process of how she seduced people.
Mu Jinghu stood beside Qin Yining and clenched his fists even tighter. He was a martial arts expert and his five senses were outstanding. Although he could only vaguely hear the discussion of those Qin Yining, it was as if every word and sentence was whispered into Mu Jinghu's ears.
At this time, he was already burning with anger. This group of people was talking nonsense and pushing all the blame to Qin Yining. They were obviously trying to curry favor with those in power.
He had promised Pang Xiao that he would protect her. But now, things had blown out of proportion.
Mu Jinghu's face was flushed red and he clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles cracked.
At this moment, a clamor came from outside the courtyard.
Qin Yining raised his eyebrows and looked up. He saw a middle-aged man with a round figure, dressed in green casual clothes, walking over quickly with his hands behind his back. Although this person looked simple and honest, the light in his eyes could not be hidden. As soon as she entered the courtyard, her gaze went past Old Madame Qiu and landed on Qin Yining.
"This must be Prince Zhongshun's Consort, right? I am Wu Xuantong. Why didn't the magistrate and Princess Consort inform us in advance that you are coming to Jianchuan? We would have prepared in advance and welcomed you with clear water and yellow sand! "As he spoke, his shrewd little eyes looked at Qin Yining and he cupped his hands in greeting.
Qin Yining waved his hand. "Magistrate Wu, you don't have to be so formal. I was only invited by a friend to visit her hometown. Who would have thought that I would encounter a lecher who claimed to be the Old Master of the Qiu Family who touched me and even insulted me verbally?
"My bodyguards were all military men and were ordered by Wang Ye to protect me. Naturally, they could not stand by and watch me be insulted. I thought that there was an outlaw who used the Qiu Family's name to commit atrocities. Who would have thought that the Old Madame of the Qiu Family's Sixth Branch would be here? Was the bandit really the Old Master of the Qiu Family's Sixth Branch?"
Qin Yining's face was full of disbelief and pain. He shook his head helplessly and said regretfully and helplessly, "I didn't expect that my good friend's family would have such a person. It's really sad."
Qin Yining's voice was gentle and slow, but every word was clear and there were no loopholes. Not only did he explain the matter clearly, but he also secretly ridiculed the person who was being unreasonable just now.
When Magistrate Wu heard this, he knew that this person was not a simple person. His sharp tongue was not for nothing.
"Princess Consort, you are right. This kind of thing is really sad. But I still have to investigate whether it is right or wrong. " As Magistrate Wu spoke, he looked at Qin Yining's expression. When he saw her slightly raise her slender eyebrows, he quickly added, "I don't mean anything else. It's not that I don't believe Princess Consort, but this is a serious matter. I have to do my job well."
"Magistrate Wu is right. It is good that you can enforce the law impartially."
Qin Yining smiled and allowed Magistrate Wu's men to search around and ask questions.
Qin Yining turned around and ordered Jing Zhe and Jinghu Wei to gather everyone in the courtyard.
The courtyard of the inn was not very big. Qin Yining was now sitting in it, followed by two pretty maidservants, a handsome scholar with a cold face, three ordinary-looking manservants in short brown clothes, and six or seven tall and strong men. When these people gathered together, their temperament was already different, not to mention Qin Yining's leisurely posture and noble temperament.
Old Lady Qiu, who had been shouting for a long time, finally came back to her senses. She truly realized that she seemed to have pointed at a princess's nose and scolded her. She even scolded her very harshly. She seemed to want to pull her?
But even so, her panic only lasted for a moment.
Who was she? She was the old madame of the Qiu Family's sixth branch! Did the Qiu Family have to consider the feelings of outsiders in Jianchuan?
Old Madame Qiu thought of her son who was crying at home.
Thinking that the happiness of the rest of her son's life was ruined, her anger and hatred burned again. She wiped her tears and rushed to Qin Yining. "You witch! You failed to seduce my son and tried to kill him! You are simply shameless! "
Old Madame Qiu was like this, and so were her two daughters-in-law, full of hatred.
They thought that the local magistrate was here and the magistrate said that he would investigate the matter carefully, so the Qiu Family would not act rashly.
Who knew that Old Madame Qiu would not act according to common sense and rushed forward like a madwoman. If not for Mu Jinghu and Jing Zhe's quick reflexes, Old Madame Qiu's hand would have grabbed Qin Yining's face.
Jing Zhe used his strength and pushed Old Madame Qiu to the side. "Impudent, how dare you try to kill Princess Consort, do you want to die?"
Old Madame Qiu rubbed her aching waist and buttocks and cried again. "Murder, murder! Are you trying to silence me! "
When Old Madame Qiu cried, her two daughters-in-law also cried.
The courtyard, which had just been quiet for a moment, was noisy again.
Qin Yining rubbed his temples and looked at Magistrate Wu.
Magistrate Wu also felt that Old Madame Qiu's behavior was too much and made it difficult for him to handle.
However, this was the Qiu Family's world, and as a magistrate, he had a lot of things to consider. He could not offend another family for just one person. The best thing to do was to not help either side and stay out of it.
Thinking of this, Magistrate Wu smiled and said, "Princess Consort, don't be angry. The Old Master of the sixth branch is injured, and as a mother, it is normal for her to cry because she loves her son too much. Princess Consort is such a person, I don't think you will be calculative with her. "
Without waiting for Qin Yining to speak, Magistrate Wu turned to Old Madame Qiu and said, "Don't cry anymore. This is the Princess Consort from the capital, and she is favored by the Empress and Empress Dowager. Her husband is Prince Zhongshun. If you still want a good ending, don't make a fuss! "
Old Madame Qiu was not familiar with Magistrate Wu, and after being reprimanded, she was naturally afraid and angry. She did not dare to cause trouble for Qin Yining and only covered her face and cried.
At this moment, a calm male voice came from outside. "Is Prince Zhongshun's consort staying here?"
"Yes, it is."
After the conversation, a tall and handsome man in a royal blue round-collar with large sleeves walked in. He had a beard and was in his forties. At first glance, he felt that this man was somewhat similar to Qiu Feishan.
The man strode in, walked to Qin Yining, cupped his hands and saluted, and said respectfully, "I didn't know that Prince Zhongshun's consort was coming. My family offended you, and it is our negligence. I am Qiu Yuanqing, the second master of the Qiu family. I heard that you are holding Feishan's Jinchuan card? I am Feishan's second uncle. "
Qiu Yuanqing's words were like pearls, and his speed was very fast. It could be seen that this person must be a quick-witted and confident person. He did not wait for Qin Yining to answer, and explained his identity and purpose in one breath, and by the way, he made a connection.
Qin Yining smiled and said, "So it is the second master of the Qiu family. I heard Feishan mention you. "
This should be the second uncle of Qiu Feishan. He said that he had mentioned her before, but he was also trying to make a connection.
Qiu Yuanqing smiled and cupped his hands, "That girl Feishan has caused a lot of trouble for the princess, right? That girl is stubborn and has a lot of ideas. Fortunately, she has a mellow temperament. Why did the princess come to Jianchuan this time, and stay in an inn? If the princess had ordered in advance, this old man would have welcomed you with open arms. It is really a sin to neglect the princess like this. "
Compared to the old lady of the sixth branch who only knew how to make a scene, this second uncle of the Qiu family was much more powerful. Although his words were polite, it was clear that he was criticizing Qin Yining. Because she did not visit the Qiu family and did not reveal her identity, she was taken advantage of. Even if she was taken advantage of, she asked for it.
Qin Yining said, "Originally, I only came here at Feishan's invitation. I didn't want to make a big fuss, but I didn't expect such an accident to happen. Second master of the Qiu family, how are you going to deal with today's matter? "
"Sigh, it's all my nephew's fault for causing trouble for the princess. As his uncle, I apologize to you on behalf of my nephew." As he said this, he cupped his hands and bowed.
It was as if he had accepted the big loss and no longer pursued it.
When the old lady of the sixth branch heard this, how could she bear such anger? She immediately shouted, "Qiu Yuanqing, how can you help an outsider! Although we are in the same branch, Feizhen is still your nephew. He is also the treasure of our sixth branch. But this vicious whore … "
"Sixth sister-in-law, shut up!" Qiu Yuanqing scolded.
The Qiu family had been passed down for more than three hundred years. The direct and side branches were already as complicated as the branches of a tree. He was the second master of the main branch, and Qiu Feizhen's father was the sixth master of the side branch for more than three generations. As early as their grandfather's generation, they were separated by a long distance.
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