The Sun Clan didn't expect Qin Huaiyuan to suddenly return. She didn't know how much of her words had been overheard by him. Feeling slightly guilty, she blurted out, "Why are you back? Isn't it concubine Hua's turn today? "
Qin Huaiyuan's brows furrowed even tighter. Stupid woman. She could say anything in front of her daughter!
"You two go out first. Father has something to say to your mother. Mother Jin, bring the best ointment for Fourth Young Miss. What if her face swells up tomorrow? "
Mother Jin nodded, "Yes." However, she didn't move. She glanced at the Sun Clan worriedly.
She was the wet nurse of the Sun Clan. Naturally, she knew the temperament of the Sun Clan. She was afraid that she would say something she shouldn't in front of Qin Huaiyuan. She wanted to stay behind and advise her, but because Qin Huaiyuan had just ordered her to get the ointment, it wouldn't be good for her to stay.
Qin Huaiyuan saw Mother Jin's hesitation and sneered, "What? Mother Jin, could it be that you only care about your madam's orders and treat my words as nothing? Or are you afraid that this official will bully your madam? "
After all, he was someone who had been an official for many years. How could a servant like Mother Jin withstand his imposing aura?
Mother Jin was so frightened that her legs trembled. She repeatedly apologized, "This servant doesn't dare. This servant will go and apply the ointment for Fourth Young Miss." Her face was covered in dirt as she followed the two young misses out of the room and carefully closed the door for her master.
Unsurprisingly, the Sun Clan's shrill voice couldn't be stopped by the thin door at all. It couldn't be resisted as it traveled into the ears.
"Qin Meng, you came back to your room to show off your power! If you have the ability, then go outside and show off. What's the point of glaring at a woman... "
Mother Jin felt a headache coming on because of her madam's ruckus. When she looked up, she saw Qin Yining and Qin Huining standing in the corridor. She hurriedly pulled on their arms and said in a low voice, "Miss, don't be here!"
Thinking of Qin Huaiyuan's instructions and seeing Qin Huining's worried expression, Jin Mama thought for a moment and directly brought the two of them to the side room next to the main room that served as a tea room. She said in a low voice: "Miss, please sit for a moment. This servant will bring the medicine for Fourth Miss."
Qin Yining nodded and didn't thank him this time.
The burning pain from the slap on her face by her biological mother made her realize the reality.
It hadn't even been twelve hours since she returned to the residence. How much pomp and extravagance had she endured?
Old madam looked down on her, her biological mother didn't recognize her, and the rest of the people acted according to the wind. Even the maidservants dared to brazenly steal her things. After she found out, they even embezzled her charcoal. This adopted daughter, who had taken over her nest, had instigated discord time and time again.
These people clearly saw that she had no one to rely on in the Qin Residence and wanted to bully her, this soft persimmon!
She had the temperament of someone who would rather die standing than kneel and live. She was able to persevere and survive against the cold and indifferent ways of the world. How could she easily admit defeat?
Qin Yining didn't lack the patience to hunt, and she didn't lack the courage to confront a wild wolf!
She had hope for familial love, but it didn't mean that she would be endlessly patient!
Her white hand lightly caressed her cheek, her fingertips pinching the red and swollen area as if she was torturing herself. However, a cold smile bloomed on her lips.
Mother Jin was upset and didn't pay attention to these details.
However, Qin Yining saw Qin Yining's bloodthirsty smile, which was like a ferocious beast staring at its prey. She actually felt somewhat flustered in her heart.
Just as she was about to say something, the quarrel between Qin Huaiyuan and the Sun Clan next door faintly entered her ears.
Prime Minister Qin's voice was low and his words were short.
The Sun Clan's voice was sharp, and their complaints were incessant.
At first, they couldn't hear clearly, but later on, the Sun Clan changed to roaring. It was hard for the two of them not to eavesdrop even if they wanted to.
"… Even a girl like Sister Hui can see through it. As her husband, you still want to deceive me! How could I have been so blind to marry you back then! If it weren't for my father's help, could you have a meteoric rise?! You can be the Prime Minister today, but you don't know how to be grateful to our Ding General Manor. You don't know how to treat me better, and you even dare to use a mistress to deceive me! "
"Shut up!" Qin Meng's voice was furious. "Stupid jealous woman, I don't want to bother with you!"
"Bang!" It was the sound of the lattice door of the main room next door being kicked open.
At the same time, the two of them heard the screams of the Sun Clan breaking down.
Qin Yining and Qin Huining quickly walked out of the side room, just in time to see Qin Huaiyuan's extremely cold back under the night sky as he angrily walked away.
The Sun Clan's hysterical cries pierced their eardrums. "Why is my life so hard?!"
The two of them turned around and saw the Sun Clan sitting on the threshold, hugging the door frame with tears and snot streaming down her face. She almost fainted.
"Please get up, the floor is cold." Qin Yining frowned and went to help her up.
But her outstretched hand was waved away halfway by Qin Huining.
Qin Huining pushed Qin Yining away and pulled the Sun Clan up. She choked with sobs and said, "Sister Xiao Xi, isn't it enough that you've caused so much trouble in our family? Now you want to poke mother's heart?!"
Her words caused the Sun Clan to glare at Qin Yining.
Wasn't that right? If she hadn't returned, how could there have been so many waves?! Even though he clearly knew that she was a weak woman, Qin Huaiyuan actually didn't care whether she was sad or not. He refused to coax her and just left in a huff!
She had just reprimanded Qin Yining and slapped him, but Qin Meng was already like that. It was enough to see what kind of vixen his mistress was!
The Sun Clan's eyes were red as she pushed Qin Yining with both hands and shouted, "You wastrel! Ever since I received news of you, I haven't had a good day! Get out of my way! "
She turned around and shouted at Mother Jin, "Nanny, prepare a carriage for me! I want to go back to Duke Dingguo's Estate! "
Mother Jin was so frightened that her face turned pale. She hurriedly advised, "Madam, it's almost time for the curfew. I'm afraid it's not good for you to go back rashly. Why don't you rest for today and go back first thing in the morning tomorrow? We'll also have something to explain to Old Madam …"
"No, I must go back now! I can't stay in the Prime Minister's Estate anymore! Qin Meng is forcing me to my death! " The Sun Clan's daughter sobbed, "Nanny, if you don't allow it, you can stay here by yourself. I'll leave by myself!"
The angry Sun Clan didn't care about Qin Huining anymore. She shook off her daughter's hand and walked out.
Qin Huining staggered two steps. She couldn't stand steadily. If Bitong hadn't supported her in time and Nanny Cai hadn't pulled her from behind, Qin Huining would have fallen down the steps.
Qin Huining frowned in dissatisfaction.
The Sun Clan's tantrum couldn't be dissuaded. Mother Jin could only order a maid to quickly prepare a carriage. Cai Lan went to fetch the Sun Clan's large fur collar cloak and exquisite brass heater. She also gave a look to the head maidservant, Cai Ju, and whispered a few words to her.
At this time, the master and mistress of the eldest branch were quarreling. They couldn't hide the news that their madam had returned to her maternal home. It was better for them to go directly to Old Madam. This was to prevent others from changing the meaning of the message midway and making the second and third branches a joke.
Cai Ju had a bitter face and helplessly went to Ci Xiao Garden.
Mother Jin and Cai Lan supported the sobbing Sun Clan's daughter and left Xing Ning Garden as soon as they passed by.
The courtyard, which was noisy just a moment ago, quieted down in an instant.
The last trace of sunset quietly disappeared behind the mountains, leaving only a bright crescent moon hanging in the sky. Half of it was covered by the dark clouds, and the quiet courtyard of Xingning Garden was dyed a gloomy blue.
The young maidservants were so scared that they didn't dare to breathe loudly. They tiptoed over and hung up the palace lanterns in the corridor. The warm orange light gradually spread out and cast a circle of light in the corridor.
Qin Yining sneered at Qin Huining.
Qin Huining was flustered by her stare. She took a handkerchief and wiped her tears. Sobbing, she said, "Xiao Xi meimei, don't blame older sister for speaking too much. Mother was like that just now. How could I not advise her? Your words were equivalent to poking Mother's heart. After all, you haven't been by Mother's side all these years. You don't know her difficulties, so it's normal for you to say the wrong thing. "
Seeing Qin Yining slowly walking towards her, Qin Huining smiled in a friendly manner. She said, "Xiao Xi meimei's face is very swollen. I have a high-quality ointment that can stop the pain and reduce the swelling. I'll have Bi Tong send it over to you later."
"Is that so? Then I'll have to thank you."
Qin Yining stood in front of Qin Huining. Her bright almond eyes flashed with a deep cold light, making Qin Huining feel as if she had met a hungry wolf.
"No, no need to be polite." Qin Huining couldn't help but nervously gulp. "You and I are sisters. We …"
"Slap — —!"
The crisp sound of a slap resounded through the sky!
Qin Huining's ears buzzed and she saw stars. Her body tilted and she fell to the ground. She didn't react for a long time.
Mother Cai, Bi Tong, Ruilan, and Qiu Lu were all stunned. They even forgot to help her up.
"You don't have to send me your ointment. Keep it for yourself!"
"You!" Qin Huining, who was stunned by the slap, came back to her senses. Blood dripped from the corner of her mouth as she screamed in a muffled voice, "How dare you hit me!"
"Yes, I hit you!" Qin Yining leaned forward and slapped her again.
After all, she was a hunter and a woodcutter. Her strength was not to be underestimated. Both slaps landed on the same spot. Slap after slap, half of Qin Huining's face quickly became red and swollen.
"You wild hussy, how dare you hit me! Men, arrest her! "Qin Huining pointed at Qin Yining and screamed.
Mother Cai and Bi Tong finally reacted. They rolled up their sleeves and were about to rush forward. Even Ruilan was eager to try and arrest Qin Yining.
Unexpectedly, the three of them rushed forward. Two of them grabbed her arms and one grabbed her hair. However, none of them touched Qin Yining's clothes. Instead, they were thrown to the ground by her.
Qin Yining stepped on Ruilan's back with her left foot. She held Mother Cai's arm with one hand and Bi Tong's throat with the other. The three of them were in so much pain that their faces turned pale. Bi Tong was so scared that she held her breath and didn't dare to move.
She exerted force on her foot. Ruilan immediately cried out, "Ouch!"
Qin Yining sneered, "I don't care about other people, but you are my servant. Instead of protecting your master, you came here to kill me. You don't want to live anymore!"
"Miss, please spare my life!" Ruilan's voice broke as she begged for mercy.
The servants in Xingning Garden, who had wanted to fight with Qin Yining, were all pale. They didn't want to go forward anymore. They were all silent. How could they dare to look at Qin Yining with contempt?
Qin Huining struggled to get up. She staggered behind the pillar and hid, "You, you, you wild hussy! You uneducated, poor hussy! "
"Yes, I am a hussy!"
Qin Yining pushed Mother Cai and Bi Tong away. She stepped over Ruilan's back and went straight to Qin Huining.
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