"If sacrificing our lives can quell this chaos and bring peace to the world, then that's fine. But His Majesty doesn't just want our lives.
"With His Majesty's temperament, he'll definitely kill everyone. He'd rather kill a thousand innocents than let a single one go. Wang Ye and I aren't alone. We have family, friends, and people who follow us. Those people also have their own families.
"We're in this position now. To put it bluntly, we're already riding a tiger. The two of us can die, but what about everyone else? We don't have the power to ask everyone to die for the sake of world peace. No one was raised in 18 months. Why should we sacrifice ourselves for the sake of the majority?
"Moreover, in my opinion, His Majesty isn't a wise ruler. He's wildly ambitious. He's created chaos, and he's done countless things that waste people's money. Moreover, he's afraid of meritorious officials. He persecutes meritorious officials. I don't believe that such a narrow-minded and suspicious ruler can protect this country well. If he continues to cause trouble and Tian Jizi stirs things up again, Da Zhou will be in chaos again in less than ten years. "
Qin Huaiyuan didn't expect Qin Yining to say something like this at this time. Fortunately, there were only the two of them here. If Li Qitian knew about this, he'd kill Qin Yining several times.
However, Qin Huaiyuan wasn't surprised that Qin Yining had such thoughts.
"Have you made your decision?" Qin Huaiyuan asked.
Qin Yining smiled and said, "Since we can't live in seclusion, this is the only way."
"You have to know that if you choose this path, the suffering you'll face will be unimaginable.
Perhaps it'll be even more difficult than before. "
"But Wang Ye and I don't seem to have any other choice now."
Father and daughter both fell silent.
After a long time, Qin Huaiyuan said, "Many times, it's not about what we want to do, but what we can do. Father also knows that you and Zhixi are sensible people. If you have decided, Father will also support you. However, all of you must take good care of yourselves. Remember to prioritize your own safety in all matters. You must not let your emotions affect your decisions. "
"Yes, your daughter will remember." Qin Yining smiled. There were many things he wanted to say, such as telling Qin Huaiyuan to take good care of himself, and telling him that if anything happened to her and Pang Xiao in the future, the children would be entrusted to him.
However, after pondering for a moment, he didn't say such harsh words.
With his father's intelligence, even if he didn't say it out loud, he would understand it in his heart. Since he understood, why should he say more and cause the two of them to feel sad?
Qin Yining changed the topic. "Father, I wanted to ask why I didn't see Auntie Cao today."
He had thought that this was a relaxing topic that could at least distract Qin Huaiyuan. Who would have thought that when he heard this, Qin Huaiyuan's footsteps paused. There was even a strange stiff expression on his face.
"It's nothing. Perhaps she had something to do and went out." Qin Huaiyuan stammered, "Aren't you going back to see Brother Zhao and Brother Han?"
Originally, they had been chatting well. Why did Qin Huaiyuan rush to chase him away when Cao Yuqing was mentioned?
Qin Yining was certain that there was something fishy going on. However, she was a daughter and not a son, so it wasn't good to ask in detail. He followed Qin Huaiyuan's wishes and said, "I was just about to go see my mother. I'll go back and accompany the children later. "
"That's fine. I'll go discuss this relocation with your Second and Third Uncles. "
Qin Yining bowed to his father and went to Xingning Garden to see the Sun Clan.
The Sun Clan member had a gentle smile on his face. He was currently instructing Mother Jin to bring people to check the contents of the boxes. When she saw Qin Yining, she smiled and said, "Sister Yi, come here quickly."
"Mother," Qin Yining bowed respectfully and then sat down next to the Sun Clan member with a smile.
The Sun Clan member took her hand and said with a smile, "Your complexion looks better after this trip.
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"That's right. Although it was a serious matter, I won't be at a disadvantage when I'm with Wang Ye. "
"That's good. I can rest assured that he's good to you. Once you and Son-in-law are done with your business, you must come back as soon as possible. "
Qin Yining smiled and nodded, "Yes, Mother. Don't worry."
The Sun Clan was still the same as before. They weren't good at these kinds of things. Qin Yining also didn't want her to know about these troublesome matters.
The Sun Clan member smiled and said, "Where's your father?"
"Father went to the front to discuss the itinerary with Second and Third Uncles."
"Mm." The Sun Clan member nodded, but there was a hint of hesitation in her expression.
Qin Yining immediately noticed the Sun Clan member's strange expression and couldn't help but ask with a smile, "Mother, do you have something to tell your daughter?"
"Not really, but there's something I want to tell you." The Sun Clan member smiled and said, "I plan to ask Cao Yuqing to marry into the family and become your father's concubine."
Qin Yining was very surprised.
Based on her understanding, the Sun Clan member was definitely not a magnanimous person. Although the Sun Clan wouldn't kill the four concubines that Qin Huaiyuan took in for his son, she was still unhappy when Qin Huaiyuan went to the concubines' rooms. Why would she take the initiative to ask Cao Yuqing to marry into the family this time?
Perhaps the Sun Clan member saw her surprise, so she sighed and said, "After going through so much, I've already gotten over it. Your father is fine, and that's better than anything else. Moreover, how many years can a person live? Your father and I have already left halfway, and we don't want to be unhappy because of these things. "
"Although Cao Yuqing's background isn't good, she's a good woman who is affectionate and righteous. Her heart is with your father, and for your father, she would even do her best to protect you and me. She's so affectionate that even a stone would be warmed. "
"Your father already has the intention of being moved. I've also thought that if a beauty like Cao Yuqing marries into the family, your father wouldn't fancy anyone else, right? It's better than old madam making the decision to bring in three or four women in the future. With such a person who knows everything, our family's days can be more peaceful. "
Qin Yining heard this and couldn't help but have a whole new level of respect for the Sun Clan.
From this, it seemed that the Sun Clan was more open-minded and polite than her. If she were to think about it from another perspective, if a stunning beauty was wholeheartedly devoted to Pang Xiao and risked her life for Pang Xiao, and Pang Xiao also had feelings for her, she would probably hate him with jealousy instead of accepting him. She would only feel that she had been betrayed, because she had never given less than anyone else.
Presumably, it was the same for the Sun Clan.
"Mother, do you feel wronged?"
The Sun Clan member was stunned, and her smile was a bit bitter, "I feel wronged, and I also feel jealous. It's even more difficult to imagine my husband being with another woman."
Taking a deep breath, the Sun Clan member smiled again, "But in this world, there are always some things that are more important than your own feelings."
Qin Yining truly admired the Sun Clan's change of heart. She hugged the Sun Clan member and silently patted her back to comfort her.
The Sun Clan member also hugged Qin Yining and continued, "However, although your father has nodded, Madam Cao has tactfully refused. These days, she has been staying in the guest courtyard and is unwilling to come to the fu. It's not good for me to force her, so this matter has been stalled. "
Qin Yining was very surprised. She was well aware of Cao Yuqing's painstaking efforts and dedication to Qin Huaiyuan. It was rare for Qin Huaiyuan to agree, and the Sun Clan also nodded. What did Cao Yuqing mean by not agreeing at this time? Cao Yuqing had entered the Family Qin as a concubine and had seriously competed with the Sun Clan for favor. She shouldn't mind the status of a concubine.
Then why?
Qin Yining hesitated and said, "Do you want me to go and talk to her?"
"You are a married daughter. How can you talk to your father about this kind of thing?" The Sun Clan member burst into laughter. "Alright, you don't have to worry about this matter. I will go and talk to her. She is unwilling to marry into the fu, so there must be a knot in her heart. If there is a misunderstanding, it will be fine. "
Qin Yining saw the Sun Clan member's gentle smile and gentle tone, so she knew that she sincerely wanted to matchmake them. She didn't say anything else and only nodded, "Mother, no matter what you do, as long as it is from the bottom of your heart, your daughter will support you."
"Yes." The Sun Clan member nodded, but her eyes were moist.
She had already discussed this matter with Madam Zheng. The reason why she could be so open-minded was also the result of Madam Zheng's mediation.
Qin Huaiyuan wasn't a person who indulged in beauty. Madam Cao was doing her best. As the matriarch, if she still didn't agree, then it would be a bit too unreasonable. If she agreed, it would also depend on Qin Huaiyuan's opinion. If Qin Huaiyuan refused, she wouldn't persuade him. If Qin Huaiyuan agreed, she would try her best to make peace.
Now that Qin Huaiyuan had agreed, the Sun Clan also knew that they couldn't stop matters of the heart. Moreover, Madam Cao herself wasn't annoying.
But even though they understood the reason, their hearts still ached.
The Sun Clan member hugged Qin Yining and closed her eyes to cry silently.
Qin Yining also felt very uncomfortable.
But since the elders had already decided, as a married daughter, she had no reason to say anything.
Qin Yining returned to her room worriedly.
Zhao Ge 'er and Han Ge' er had eaten their fill. They were being watched by Xianyun, Qiu Lu, and the others as they played the Nine Linked Rings on the arhat bed.
When they saw Qin Yining, the two children happily jumped up and down, shouting, "Mother, Mother, hug hug hug!"
Qin Yining's heart almost melted. She quickly walked over, hugged the children, and kissed each of them. "Mother's precious sweetheart, Mother missed you so much."
Zhao Ge 'er and Han Ge' er giggled and smeared saliva on Qin Yining's face together.
The mother and children huddled together and laughed and played for a long time. The sound of their laughter could be heard outside.
When they were tired from playing, Qin Yining lay down with the children in her arms and asked softly, "Do you like Grandfather and Grandmother?"
"Yes!"
"What Grandfather taught you, did you learn it?"
"Of course we learned it." Han Ge 'er sat up. "Han Ge' er is the smartest. He learned it as soon as he learned it."
Zhao Ge 'er nodded heavily, indicating that he was also the smartest.
Qin Yining smiled and nodded. Looking at the two children's innocent and cute smiling faces, they still didn't know that they were going to be separated from mother and son. She didn't know how long this separation would take, and she didn't even know if it would be a lifetime …
"Mother, why are you crying?" Han Ge 'er crawled over on all fours and wiped Qin Yining's tears with his small hands.
Zhao Ge 'er was originally smiling, but now his little face became serious. He pursed his lips and said, "Mother, don't cry."
Qin Yining smiled, but as she smiled, she squeezed out more tears. She got up and hugged the two children in her arms. "Mother is fine. Mother just can't bear to part with you two."
Zhao Ge 'er continued to pout.
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