It was very hot in the south in July. Qin Yining wore a light summer dress and sat sideways in front of Pang Xiao. Pang Xiao held the reins with one hand and held an oil-paper umbrella with the other to shade Qin Yining from the sun.
It was rainy all the way back, but they didn't feel hot. Pang Xiao wrapped Qin Yining tightly with a cloak and didn't let her get wet at all. Although they didn't travel day and night, they still rushed back at the fastest speed.
However, perhaps because Qin Yining was in a good mood, the weather finally began to clear up. They didn't have any pursuers on their way back, so everything went smoothly. Pang Xiao was in a good mood and simply took Qin Yining to enjoy the scenery. Along the way, she would take Qin Yining to experience all the beautiful things, delicious things, and fun things.
"Have you settled everyone in the family?"
"Don't worry. Mr. Xie and Mr. Xu are both here. Both sides will definitely be settled." Pang Xiao lowered her head and kissed Qin Yining's temples. "I've tidied up the Qin Mansion and arranged for Old Madam and the others to return to the Qin Mansion. As for my maternal grandparents and my mother, I arranged for them to live in a house not far from the Qin Mansion."
In fact, if the two families got along well, it would be the best choice for everyone to live in the Qin Mansion. It would be convenient for them to dispatch and protect them.
However, this time, the Yao Clan drove them away when the Family Qin was in the most difficult situation. Even if the Family Qin didn't say anything, they weren't fools. It was impossible for them not to resent the Pang Family in their hearts.
Thinking of this, Pang Xiao was worried and didn't know what to do. If his father-in-law was at home, he would have someone who could reason with him. However, his father-in-law wasn't here. What could he explain to Qin Yining's two uncles? He was even more afraid that the Sun Clan would hold a grudge against his mother-in-law.
Pang Xiao frowned helplessly. He had always been a person who did not show his emotions on his face, but now he looked worried.
Qin Yining could hear Pang Xiao's helpless tone. He smiled and comforted her, "Don't think too much. I'll make the arrangements when we get back. It's better for a family to live together."
Pang Xiao forced a smile and said, "Not for the time being. I'm afraid that if we really live together, with my mother's personality, she will make my mother-in-law angry. "
Qin Yining was deep in thought. His father wasn't at home, and the smartest and most capable person wasn't around. Whatever he did, his hands were tied.
Qin Yining sighed.
"Don't sigh. I'll settle this matter properly. When I get back, I'll have a good talk with my mother. Even if they want to live together, my mother has to pluck the fish head first. There's no reason for the aggrieved party to compromise."
Qin Yining didn't say much after hearing this. He just smiled and said, "You can make the arrangements."
Qin Yining had learned from his mistakes. He wouldn't forcefully make any arrangements for Yao Chenggu and the Yao Clan now. No matter what she did, she would always be wrong in front of those who didn't like her.
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao chatted along the way. Soon, the towering walls of the old capital appeared in front of their eyes.
Huzi and the others who were following the two from a distance relaxed.
They had been tense all the way, afraid that someone would suddenly appear and hurt Pang Xiao and Qin Yining. Now that they were finally in their own territory, even if there was someone who didn't have eyes and came to make trouble, they could crush them with a single finger.
"Wang Ye, we won't enter the city, right?"
Pang Xiao said, "Huzi, take two people and follow us. The rest of you, go back to the military camp and check. If anything happens, come back to me immediately."
"Yes!"
Everyone cupped their hands and complied. Only two people and Huzi were left behind to follow behind Pang Xiao from a distance. The remaining nearly a hundred people lined up neatly, and urged their horses to gallop in the direction of the military camp. Soon, their figures disappeared in a cloud of dust.
Pang Xiao smiled and said, "My excuse for going out this time was to take some people to see if the bandits in the nearby area showed any signs of revival. However, this excuse was a bit rushed. If a group of people entered the city together, I'm afraid it would attract attention from all sides."
Qin Yining smiled and nodded, "I know you know what to do. Just make the arrangements."
After entering the city, Pang Xiao dismounted from her horse and threw the reins to Huzi who was following behind her. She held Qin Yining's hand and walked slowly towards Qin's Mansion.
Qin Yining's beautiful eyes looked at the surrounding streets and scenery. Nothing had changed much here, but this time, she felt like she had survived a disaster. Her heart was filled with emotions. However, Qin Yining was not a person who was good at acting spoiled. She did not want to tell Pang Xiao about her fragile feelings.
Therefore, Pang Xiao only saw Qin Yining's beautiful side profile with a smile.
"Sister Yi, what are you smiling about?"
"Nothing. I'm just happy that I can come back, "Qin Yining said," Let's go back to our mansion first. We'll go to Qin's Mansion after we settle down. "
After all, she was the daughter-in-law of the Pang Family. If she did not greet her own family first and went to her mother's house as soon as she came back, the Yao Clan would have more reasons to criticize her in the future. She was not afraid of the Yao Clan. She just felt tired of such things happening all the time.
Pang Xiao said, "That's good. Let's go back to the mansion and change clothes before going to mother-in-law's house. At that time, we can tell everyone the good news that father-in-law is still alive. "
"That's right. Let's settle down at home first and then we can go to my house. I don't know how old madam is doing. Although old madam usually acts a little biased, in her heart, my father is her biggest treasure. I'm really afraid that something will happen to old madam.
"Of course, she is now pregnant. People will get old, get sick, and die. However, if something happens to old madam while my father is in this kind of situation, my father will blame himself for the rest of his life."
"That's right. Father-in-law is a filial son. "Pang Xiao nodded.
Qin Yining said again, "You didn't see Auntie Cao's appearance when she came back. Also, my mother's illness was extremely dangerous … "
Qin Yining had already told Pang Xiao about this matter on the way. However, when he thought about it, he still sighed with emotion.
Pang Xiao remembered Qin Yining saying that when the mourning hall was set up at home, there was no one to offer condolences. Only Ji Zeyu dared to come. Later, Li Qitian took away the tiger tally. Pang Xiao's smile faded.
These things would come to an end sooner or later.
Pang Xiao had been living in the military camp these days. He was used to suffering, so he was not very particular about it. Moreover, there was Qin's Mansion in the area. Pang Xiao didn't buy a big house in advance. The "Wang's Mansion" where Yao Chenggu, Yao Clan, and Madam Ma lived was actually an ordinary courtyard with two courtyards. It was a street away from Qin's Mansion, so it was much shabbier in comparison.
Qin Yining followed Pang Xiao to the gate of Qin's Mansion. Huzi went forward to knock on the door. Soon, someone answered the door. When they came out, it was Pang Xiao and Huzi. The person on the door shouted in surprise, "Wang Ye is back!"
"Yes, open the door quickly. Go inside and tell Old Master, Old Madam, and Madam Dowager!" The Beard said with a smile.
The doorman nodded hurriedly, opened the door for them, and limped into the mansion.
Pang Xiao explained to Qin Yining, "The servants and guards in the mansion are all disabled people who were left behind in the war. These people didn't get much pension at that time. Almost all of them are disabled. It may be inconvenient for them to go back to their hometown to farm. They will be a burden to their families. After thinking about it, I found a group of people like them to work in our mansion. I can guarantee their character. "
"Your arrangement is very good." Qin Yining said with a smile, "You are the commander-in-chief and have been leading troops for many years. You must love your soldiers. But our mansion is small. How many people can it accommodate? "
Pang Xiao said with a smile, "Yes, I can help as many as I can. I can't watch them go back to their hometown and starve to death."
Qin Yining nodded and said, "You also know that I have a lot of factories. Although these people can't do complicated things, they can at least watch over the door. Or they can go to my farm and do some simple farm work. It's not impossible for them to raise chickens and pigs. Anyway, no matter what, they can always find another place to live. I won't let them starve to death. If you have such people, you can tell me after confirming that there is no problem. I will contact Master Zhong. "
The two of them walked into the mansion while talking.
Not only Pang Xiao felt warm and proud, but the Beard and the others behind him also felt very grateful for a moment.
Huzi said with a smile, "It's our blessing that the Princess has such a kind heart."
"Yes, yes." Hearing this, the servants of the mansion also nodded. They were all disabled more or less, and their family situation was not good. They had already burned incense to the high heaven to be able to serve in Pang Xiao's house. Now they listened to the Princess's words.
For a moment, all kinds of feelings welled up in their hearts. Some of the people with shallow eye sockets were so moved that their noses turned sour.
It was true that the war was cruel. These years, there had been continuous wars. They had seen too many brothers who had lost their arms and legs and had been reduced to beggars and starved to death.
If they followed Prince Zhongshun, not only would they not eat their food, but Wang Ye would also take them out to make money. If he commanded them calmly, they would even have a higher chance of winning the war. Now Wang Ye still cared about their lives after they stopped being soldiers.
It was really good to be able to follow Wang Ye.
Qin Yining smiled. He was in a good mood when he saw these people's reactions.
At this time, they had already walked to the Chuihua Gate. The old woman guarding the gate had already heard that Pang Xiao and Qin Yining had returned. She had been waiting here for a long time. When she saw them, she bowed deeply, "Greetings to Wang Ye, Princess."
"Forget it. Where are Old Master and Old Madam now?" Qin Yining asked.
"Princess, Old Master, Old Madam, and Old Madam are now in the main room."
Qin Yining nodded, "I know." Then he took the lead to walk to the main room.
Seeing that Qin Yining didn't have any difficult expression, Pang Xiao secretly sighed with relief in his heart.
He knew that Qin Yining had suffered a lot of grievances. He had also talked about the Yao Clan behind their backs several times. However, on one side was his family, and on the other side was Qin Yining. He still hoped that they could coexist peacefully.
However, the more Qin Yining made concessions, the more Pang Xiao couldn't let Qin Yining be wronged.
He strode to catch up with Qin Yining. He took her hand and said with a smile, "I'm also going to pay my respects."
The two of them walked through the hall and into the backyard in a few steps. They walked straight to the main room on the stone brick road with new moss.
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