Qin Huaiyuan had come into contact with many people as an official in the imperial court, but there weren't many people like Qin Yining, who happened to have the same thoughts as him and could understand his thoughts without him saying anything.
She was his daughter after all. Not only was her appearance and behavior similar to his, but she was also very intelligent.
Qin Huaiyuan was very happy in his heart and said with a warm expression, "You actually understand father's difficulties."
Qin Yining said seriously, "Father was able to reach such a high position as an official under the Emperor. I'm afraid that even when you sleep, you have to keep one eye open. It's really taxing on your mind. You are the head of the family. If you are negligent, our family will be like the Duke of Dingguo's family. Sometimes when daughter thinks about it, daughter worries about father's hardships and pressure. It's a pity that daughter is a daughter and can't share father's worries. "
Seeing her mature appearance at such a young age, Qin Huaiyuan felt that his daughter was very cute. The words she said were the words that touched his heart the most. In this family, not to mention the old madam, even his two younger brothers only saw him as a mountain that would never fall.
Sometimes, what a man wanted wasn't how much help his family could give him. Just understanding of his efforts and difficulties was enough to warm his heart.
Since the discussion had been settled, Qin Huaiyuan said, "Later, go pay respects to your grandmother. If she asks you anything, answer her properly."
Qin Yining understood that Qin Huaiyuan was afraid that she would talk back to the old madam and offend the old madam.
"Yes, daughter understands."
Qin Huaiyuan nodded in satisfaction and said, "Go back now and properly persuade your mother. She must be very sad."
Qin Yining complied. Just as she stood up and bowed, Qi Tai's voice came from outside, "Master, someone from the palace came. They said that the Emperor summoned you for an urgent matter. They asked master to quickly enter the palace!"
Qin Huaiyuan faintly said, "I know."
Qin Yining's heart trembled, "Father, about the Zhao Yun Agency …"
"Father has his own plans. You can go."
"His Majesty won't punish you, right?" Qin Yining was very worried. If what she had would harm her family, she would rather not have it.
Qin Huaiyuan poked Qin Yining's forehead and said, "You're a child, so you should do something that only a child should do. You're still young, so don't worry so much. Go and greet your grandmother."
Qin Yining rarely heard such an affectionate tone from an elder. She immediately blushed, and her misty eyes curved into two crescent moons. She obediently bowed to Qin Huaiyuan and retreated.
Qin Huaiyuan watched as Qin Yining walked away, then he ordered Qi Tai to prepare a carriage.
Qin Yining hurried back to Ci Xiao Garden. Before she reached the front door, she saw a young maidservant squatting on the steps from afar. When she saw her, the maidservant jumped up and ran into the courtyard.
She thought it was strange, so she stopped walking and continued walking. Just as she stepped on the steps, she saw Mammy Qin quickly walking out with a lamp.
Qin Yining understood in an instant. She greeted Mammy Qin and asked euphemistically, "Mammy Qin, does old madam have any orders?"
Mammy Qin bent her knees and curtsied. Qin Yining also curtsied in return.
The two went to the side. Mammy Qin lowered her voice and said, "Old madam is not in a good mood. She just took medicine and is sulking. Today, the matter of Duke Ding's family has spread. Old madam was worried and advised First Madam. Perhaps First Madam was in a bad mood and contradicted old madam. In anger, old madam ordered people to lock First Madam in the ancestral hall to reflect on her mistakes. Fourth Miss, when you see old madam later, be careful. "
Qin Yining was a bit surprised.
She wasn't surprised that the Sun Clan was muddle-headed, but she was surprised that old madam was so snobbish.
Old madam didn't like the Sun Clan for a day or two. In the past, she had always endured it, but now, she couldn't endure it for even a day.
"Thank you, Mammy Qin. I understand. Although mother is impulsive, her heart isn't bad. Moreover, when encountering this kind of matter, no one would be able to remain calm. There were some who spoke without thinking and offended old madam. Old madam is wholeheartedly concerned about our Family and the entire clan. Sigh, it's also hard on old madam. "
Upon hearing this, Mammy Qin smiled and said, "I also advised old madam like this."
"With Mammy Qin by old madam's side, she's much more reliable than us little girls. When we encounter a problem, we panic … "
These words were very useful to Mammy Qin. She walked through the door with Qin Yining. Along the way, she had a smile on her face and couldn't help but raise her chin.
Qin Yining suppressed the sadness and panic in her heart and forced a smile on her face.
The elderly were superstitious. She was afraid that the Family Qin would be implicated by Duke Ding's family. If she continued to cry, what could be done?
"Old madam." After entering the door, Qin Yining walked around the black-painted screen and entered the inner room. She bowed properly.
Old madam was holding a slender brass pipe and smoking. When she saw Qin Yining come in, she frowned and said in a deep voice, "Why did you come back so late? Where did you go? Don't learn from your mother. Even now, you still can't distinguish between the inside and the outside. Although your maternal family is good to you and gives you money and business, you have the blood of the Family Qin flowing in your body. You are still a person of the Family Qin! "
"Don't think that you can do anything after inheriting your maternal family's business. It's just a drop in the bucket for them. You're just a little girl with long hair and short knowledge. What do you know! You can be so grateful now. Aren't you afraid of getting into trouble and implicating our fu?! "
Qin Yining's heart was in a knot because of the questions of unscrupulous economics that were hurled at her.
Even if Zhaoyun Agency was a drop in the bucket for the Sun Family in the past, wasn't it important to the Family Qin? Why didn't old madam give it to her?
However, Qin Yining knew that old madam's temperament was like this. After all, she was her grandmother. Could she kill her?
"Old madam is right. Granddaughter came back long ago. It's just that father asked me to go to the study in the outer courtyard and talked for a long time. It was delayed, so I didn't come to greet you immediately." Qin Yining obediently admitted her mistake.
She actually scolded the wrong person?!
Old madam was full of anger, but she encountered such a soft rebuff. She couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
How could Qin Yining wait for the old madam to admit defeat? Wasn't that waiting for her to bear a grudge?
Thus, she immediately gave her a way out. "It's all granddaughter's fault for making grandmother worry. Today, Ding General Manor had this incident, and Da Zhou's letter of credence was posted all over the streets. Someone was even killed by Cao Guozhang on the street. Right now, it's a chaotic time outside. Granddaughter really shouldn't have returned late. It's just that there was an urgent business matter, so I went to see Master Zhong and asked about the accounts. That's why I came back a little late.
Old madam, please forgive me. "Old madam felt that she could get over it on the surface, and her heart felt much better." En, it's good that you know your mistake. Stand up and talk. "
Unknowingly, she had forgotten the words she wanted to scold at the beginning.
Qin Yining stood up with a smile and took the beauty hammer to massage old madam's legs. She only asked some topics such as whether old madam's dinner was delicious or not. He didn't have the slightest intention of pleading for leniency for the Sun Clan.
When old madam saw this, her heart felt even better.
Right at this moment, the head maidservant Ji Xiang rushed in with a pale face. "Old madam! Something happened outside! "
"What happened? Don't be so flustered. Don't startle old madam! "Mammy Qin reprimanded.
Ji Xiang looked at Qin Yining. Her eyes were full of complicated feelings and pity. She knelt down and said, "Old madam, the men of the Sun Family were all pulled out and beheaded just now! Including young master Biao, who's only five years old! "
Old madam was shocked. The tobacco pipe and pot in her hand fell to the ground, and the ashes scattered all over the floor.
"What did you say? Didn't they behead him in three days?!"
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