Qin Yining spent another two days leisurely in the mansion. On this day, he was playing mahjong with Second Madam and chatting in the old madam's room when the young maidservant outside hurriedly ran to the corridor to pass on a message.
"Reporting to Old Madam, someone from the palace has come to pass on Your Majesty's verbal order for Fourth Grandaunt to go out and listen to the imperial edict!"
Old Madam had been by Qin Huaiyuan's side for a long time, so she had suffered a lot of fright. Now, whenever she heard that Your Majesty had passed down an imperial edict, her heart would skip a beat and she would feel pain in her chest.
Second Madam knew about this problem of old madam's and hurriedly soothed her.
Qin Yining watched from the side and felt somewhat uncomfortable.
After all, the old madam was old. Regardless of whether she had done good deeds or bad deeds in the past, she was her father's biological mother and her grandmother.
Old Madam said, "Sister Yi, quickly go and take a look at what's going on in the palace. Come back and tell me when you know."
"Yes, Old Madam, don't worry. Recently, it's very peaceful everywhere. There shouldn't be any major issues." Qin Yining smiled and comforted her.
Her expression was gentle and serious. Seeing this, old madam's heart inexplicably relaxed a lot and she wasn't so anxious anymore.
"Good, good. You're a smart child. You can handle the matters outside well. I'm assured in this aspect. "
Although old madam didn't like Qin Yining, because Qin Yining was too smart and difficult to control, she had repeatedly embarrassed her. But in general, Qin Yining's contributions to the Family were still great. Not to mention the distant past, Qin Huining and Qin Baoning's marriage proposal had benefited a lot from the prince's mansion, not to mention other people.
Old Madam wasn't stupid. She was just a little lacking in her way of dealing with people because she was too assertive. Now that he had thought things through, and his body was indeed deteriorating day by day, he had restrained his desire to outdo others. His attitude had calmed down, and he was able to see things more clearly.
Qin Yining was a little surprised by old madam's loving attitude, but he didn't feel too surprised.
"Matriarch, then granddaughter will go out to take a look." Qin Yining smiled as she stood up and bowed to Matriarch and Second Madam.
After he left, Dowager Duchess watched as Qin Yining's figure disappeared into the distance. Then, she sighed softly.
"It's getting harder and harder to survive in this world."
"Yes." Second Furen actually had a lot of things suppressed in her heart, but she was meticulous. She could see that old madam's body wasn't feeling well, so she was able to suppress the desire to confide in her. She didn't want to say anything that would make old madam feel uncomfortable.
Old madam wasn't like Second Old Madam. She only shook her head, and her jadeite earrings hit her cheeks.
"Our family has been through a lot together. Those of us who were lucky enough to survive should work harder for our dead family members. I don't think our family's situation is any easier than before. My brain seems to be temporarily separated from my body. I don't know when Your Majesty will be displeased and I will die. "
"You're thinking too pessimistically." Although Second Old Madam was also worried, even though she was in the boudoir, she could still feel the treacherous changes in the imperial court. She could also feel how difficult the situation of the Family Qin and Prince Zhongshun's estate was.
Although they didn't have Qin Yining's sharp political sense, they could still feel the crisis.
However, although Second Old Madam thought this way, she couldn't let old madam feel more depressed for no reason. She comforted, "Don't worry, old madam. Your three sons aren't ordinary people. Think about it. Brothers in war, father and son are soldiers. Our family is tied together. Is there any obstacle that we can't overcome? Besides, eldest uncle is very smart. Sister Yi and Wang Ye are also very smart. "
As she spoke, Second Old Madam gently massaged old madam's shoulders. Her fair hands moved on old madam's tea-gold brocade jacket, appearing very fair and delicate.
Dowager Duchess relaxed her body comfortably and couldn't help but close her eyes.
Second Old Madam smiled and said: "Also, even if something really happens, so what? Our family has gone through mountains of daggers and seas of fire together. "
These words made the two of them think of the tragic massacre in Dayan.
However, it didn't give people the feeling of pessimism. Instead, it made them feel full of pride.
Yes, the men were all busy working hard. Hiding under the wings of the men, the womenfolk living a comfortable life couldn't do anything to help. The only thing they could do was to make the family more peaceful and comfortable, and not take the initiative to provoke trouble and complicate matters.
This was the only thing the womenfolk could do for the family at present.
Qin Yining's side came to the antechamber of the front yard. The one who came to pass on the message was an unfamiliar middle-ranking official.
"This servant pays respects to Prince Zhongshun's Fei. Long live Wang Fei." The middle-ranking official respectfully bowed.
"This gonggong is excused." Qin Yining's smile was like a flower. He leaned to the side to avoid the other's bow and returned half a bow. He said with a smile, "I'll have to trouble gonggong to make the trip. Does Your Majesty have any orders?"
The officials served the people in the palace and were often ordered around by their masters. Even for someone like him who had a slightly higher status, the big fish ate the small fish, and the small fish ate the shrimps. It was not easy to live a good life, and there were not many people who would sincerely respect them as eunuchs.
But Qin Yining looked at him with a magnanimous gaze. There wasn't any disdain or contempt, only respect from the bottom of his heart. The middle-ranking official could be considered to have seen countless people in the palace. He could tell who was sincere and who wasn't.
He had seen many beautiful women in the palace, but there weren't many who were as approachable as Qin Yining.
"Aiyo, Wang Fei, don't be like this. This servant doesn't deserve it." The middle-ranking official once again bowed to Qin Yining.
Qin Yining still leaned to the side to avoid it. But this time, he didn't make it difficult for the middle-ranking official to return the bow. The middle-ranking official smiled and said, "This time, I'm here to pass on Your Majesty's verbal order. Your Majesty orders you to immediately enter the palace and accompany Consort Shun."
Qin Yining was surprised at first, but he soon understood. Princess Tana was spoiled and wanted to get her to her side so that she could take the opportunity to avenge Ana Ri.
Qin Yining's expression didn't change in the slightest. Your Majesty gave the verbal order, which meant that he thought highly of her. If his expression was dark, could it be that he was dissatisfied with the imperial family?
"Many thanks, gonggong. I'll immediately prepare. Did Your Majesty say when you'll enter the palace?"
"Wang Fei is too polite. Your Majesty only ordered this servant to come. Presumably, you'll be entering the palace today. Consort Shun asked Your Majesty to choose you to enter the palace to accompany her. First, it's because you can speak the same language. Second, it's because she's familiar with you. Third, it's because you've learned the rules. Wang Fei, this is a great honor. "
The middle-ranking official said these words with the intention of flattering Qin Yining.
Qin Yining accepted it with a smile, but he also saw through the details.
It seemed that Princess Tana was really relying on the fact that she was favored and wanted to find an opportunity to deal with him. Li Qitian was also quite relaxed. He actually secretly allowed Princess Tana to cause trouble for him.
Qin Yining made up his mind and ordered Ji Yun and Bing Tang, "The two of you, pack up and follow me into the palace."
He also ordered Xian Yun, Qiu Lu, and Lian Xiaozhou, "You guys stay at home and look after the house. Tell my father what happened."
"Yes." The maidservants responded in unison.
Qin Yining ordered the servants to prepare some food and wine to entertain the middle-ranking official first. He politely said, "Excuse me," and went to prepare the luggage.
When he returned to the bedroom, the atmosphere was heavier than usual.
Jing Zhe and the others had already received the news and were waiting in front of Qin Yining's door. When they saw Qin Yining return, they hurriedly came over and whispered, "Wang Fei, we'll follow you!"
Qin Yining couldn't help but laugh when he heard this. "How are you going to follow me? It's not like you don't know the situation in the palace. You can't bring a man with you. I've already made an exception by bringing Ji Yun and Bing Tang. "
The few of them couldn't help but feel dejected.
What kind of place was the palace?
That was Li Qitian's residence, Li Qitian's territory! Qin Yining only brought two maidservants into the palace to accompany Consort Shun. That was like sending a sheep into a tiger's den! If anything happened, Li Qitian could capture Qin Yining at any time and punish him!
If something really happened, it would be too late for them to rescue him.
Everyone was worried and anxious, like ants on a hot pan.
Qin Yining found it funny.
"You don't have to be like this. I'm entering the palace openly by imperial decree, so I'm safe on the surface. As for those who are secretly plotting against me, I just have to be careful. No matter how bad the situation is, can it be worse than when I was at the Tatan? "
Seeing Qin Yining laugh so easily, the few of them couldn't help but admire him.
If it was an ordinary woman who was forced to be a "hostage" in the enemy's residence, she would probably have been scared to tears. But Qin Yining was able to face it calmly.
After all, he had already experienced too many ups and downs …
Everyone finally stopped talking.
Qin Yining reminded them not to bring too many clothes and hair accessories. At the same time, he instructed Jing Zhe and the others, "Protect the residence well. Pay special attention to what happens around my father, including what happens in the imperial court. If there are any abnormalities, record it down and send a message to Wang Ye. Think of a way to send a message to me as well. "
"As for how I'm going to send a message to Consort Shun's palace, I'll ask my father if he has any ideas. Of course, if the message isn't urgent, it doesn't matter to me.
"My only request is that all of you take care of yourselves. Don't rashly take risks just to send a message to me."
Jing Zhe and the others nodded, "Don't worry, Princess Consort."
Jing Zhe walked to Qin Yining's side and said in a low voice, "Zhong Yibo also said that there are people in the palace who can help Princess Consort. Can Zhong Yibo be trusted?"
Qin Yining froze, then shook his head, "Although I have a close relationship with him, it's best not to involve outsiders in matters of the palace. If something really happens, it would be too big of a favor. If I want to send a message to you, I'll think of a way. Anyway, you don't have to worry. Just focus on taking care of the residence. "
"Yes."
Everyone bowed in unison.
Qin Yining brought Ji Yun, Bing Tang, and three small bundles out the door. He instructed the servants to prepare a carriage.
Qin Yining and the others finished preparing the carriage in the time it took to finish a meal. At this time, Zhong Yue had just eaten his fill and was drinking tea.
When he saw Qin Yining and the others come out, he immediately bowed, "Thank you, Princess Consort, for the meal."
"Don't mention it. It's been hard on Gonggong to come all the way here. This simple meal isn't worth much. It's just to fill your stomach. I've already prepared everything. We can leave now. "
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