Regardless of what outsiders thought, Qin Yining understood that her father was educating her in front of everyone like how he would educate his son. Not only was he giving her face, but he was also supporting her. He was reminding everyone that no matter how many concubines he had, he, Qin Huaiyuan, only had one daughter.
There were no fools present. Naturally, they understood the deep meaning behind Qin Huaiyuan's actions. When they looked at Qin Yining, their gazes changed.
Even the old madam felt a bit regretful that she had used the brass tobacco pipe to hit Qin Yining out of shame and anger.
Fortunately, Qin Yining had dodged. If she had really hit him and caused his head to bleed and his face to be disfigured, how would she explain it to Qin Huaiyuan?
As a mother, the old madam was well aware of her son's difficulties. No matter how outstanding Qin Huaiyuan was, he didn't have a male heir to inherit his legacy. Qin Yining was so similar to Qin Huaiyuan. She was also very intelligent and bold in her actions. She didn't seem like a girl from the boudoir and had some of the straightforwardness of a boy. It was no wonder that Qin Huaiyuan liked her and wanted to raise her as his son.
The old madam secretly thought that in the future, even if she had to discipline Qin Yining, she would have to hide it from Qin Huaiyuan.
"Sister Hui." Qin Huaiyuan's voice sounded again.
Qin Yining, who had lowered her head, suddenly looked towards Qin Huaiyuan. When she met his gaze, she felt her heart suddenly jump. She hurriedly lowered her eyes and bowed: "Father."
Qin Huaiyuan cast a glance at Qin Yining. He didn't like the magenta cloak and the pearls, gold, and jade on her head. Then, he looked at Qin Yining, who had changed into a white cloak and didn't wear any jewelry. Only then did he feel slightly comforted.
"Sister Hui, you're dressed up quite beautifully today."
Qin Yining nervously swallowed a mouthful of saliva. She knew that Qin Huaiyuan was reprimanding her. She hurriedly explained: "Father, I don't usually dress like this. It's just that Concubine Cao came today. For the sake of the family's celebration, I naturally had to dress up well so I didn't feel neglected."
Qin Huaiyuan's gaze finally landed on Cao Yuqing.
Ever since he came in, this was the first time he looked at her directly.
Cao Yuqing smiled gently, and the joy and attachment in her eyes seemed to be about to materialize and entangle him.
However, Qin Huaiyuan looked away and said, "Concubine Cao is from a prestigious family. She's well-educated and reasonable, so why would she care about what you're wearing? ..........................................................................................
. "Qin Huining's face flushed red from the scolding. It was as if blood was about to drip from her face. She lifted her skirt and knelt down with a plop:" Father, please calm down. Daughter was just momentarily distracted. Father, please forgive me. "
Qin Huaiyuan said: "Starting tomorrow, you will reflect on your mistakes behind closed doors in Snow Pear Courtyard. Don't come out until you've copied 'The Classic of Filial Piety' a hundred times. Think carefully about what you've done. "
Although Qin Huaiyuan was only scolding her, he said those words in front of so many people. It really made Qin Huining feel that her face was about to be slapped swollen.
However, her father was the head of the family and had the old madam under control. Even if she had ten times the courage, she wouldn't dare to disobey him.
Qin Huining could only hang her head in grievance and say: "Yes. Many thanks for Father's teachings."
"You're on your own now."
Qin Huaiyuan smiled and bowed to the old madam. "Mother, your son is still waiting to go read books with Sister Yi. I'll take her away first."
The old madam could only nod her head.
Qin Huaiyuan put on his cloak and walked to the door. He said faintly: "Sister Yi, why aren't you following?"
Qin Yining respectfully bowed and bid farewell to the old madam, second madam, third madam, and all her sisters. Only then did she quickly follow out.
When they reached the corridor, Qin Huaiyuan looked at the sobbing Sun Clan and Mother Jin and Cai Ju, who were shivering from the cold. He sighed and said: "First Madam's body is weak. She hasn't fully recovered from her previous illness. Why aren't you helping your madam up and preparing a carriage to send her back to Xingning Garden to rest?"
After protecting his daughter, he was now protecting his wife.
When the old madam heard this from inside the room, she only pursed her lips and didn't stop him. She sent Mammy Qin out to listen to orders.
Mammy Qin immediately responded, "Yes." She immediately ordered someone to prepare a carriage.
Cao Yuqing also followed Qin Huaiyuan to the corridor. She saw the Sun Clan's pale face from crying and then looked at Qin Huaiyuan's imposing figure standing with his hands behind his back. She bit her lower lip thoughtfully.
When the Sun Clan raised her head, she saw Cao Yuqing, who was dressed up beautifully. She was so beautiful that she felt ashamed of her own inferiority.
The Sun Clan's eyes burst with unprecedented resentment!
Their family had already investigated clearly. Da Zhou's envoy wanted Sun Yu's brain. The emperor originally had the opportunity to refuse. It was the demon empress who urged the emperor to issue an imperial edict, forcing Sun Yu to die to prove his sincerity. Later, Da Zhou sent out official documents, claiming that they wanted the emperor's life. It was also the demon empress who gave the emperor the idea to destroy the Sun Clan to appease Da Zhou's anger. That was why the Sun Clan had fallen to this state.
The Cao Clan was the enemy that destroyed the Sun Clan.
However, Qin Huaiyuan wanted to take the Cao Clan's daughter as his concubine!
Now, she looked like a middle-aged woman, kneeling in the snow and crying.
Concubine Cao was dressed up beautifully and stood beside Qin Huaiyuan with a smile.
How could the Sun Clan not be resentful of the new and old grudges? She wanted nothing more than to swallow the Cao Clan's flesh and blood!
Seeing the Sun Clan's emotional fluctuations, Mother Jin panicked. She covered the Sun Clan's mouth and called out to Cai Ju, "Quick, help Madam into the carriage."
The Sun Clan's tears flowed down Mother Jin's hands. She sobbed and struggled, but she finally lost her strength. She leaned on Mother Jin's shoulder and sobbed.
Qin Huaiyuan looked at the Sun Clan's back. His eyes flashed with helplessness and guilt. He walked down the stairs and said, "Sister Yi, follow me."
"Yes." Qin Yining was already dressed. He held a hand warmer and followed Qin Huaiyuan with Bing Tang, Autumn Dew, and Song Lan.
Cao Yuqing couldn't help but chase after him and called out, "Master."
Qin Huaiyuan stopped in his tracks and said without turning his head, "Concubine Cao must be tired. Let's settle her down early."
He then instructed Mammy Qin, "Arrange for proper servants to serve Concubine Cao. They must not neglect her. Send the best food, clothes, and necessities."
Mammy Qin nodded in surprise. Qin Huaiyuan meant that he wanted to take good care of Concubine Cao, but he didn't want to touch her?
That was true.
Everyone in the world knew how the Sun family fell.
Qin Huaiyuan and Ding Guo Gong and his son-in-law had never quarreled with each other. Just now, he reprimanded Qin Huining for not wearing mourning clothes and punished her to reflect on her mistakes in seclusion and copy the Book of Filial Piety a hundred times. How could he immediately accept Concubine Cao now?
If there was a woman who couldn't wait to sleep with her after she was brought in, that wouldn't be the Qin Huaiyuan she had watched grow up.
Mammy Qin admired Qin Huaiyuan's character very much. She also felt that in some aspects, Qin Yining and Qin Huaiyuan were surprisingly similar. She couldn't help but smile.
Cao Yuqing stared blankly at Qin Huaiyuan as he walked away. The expectation in her eyes faded, and she sighed softly.
Mammy Qin deeply understood Madam Dowager's meaning. She respectfully and politely asked Cao Yuqing to sit for a while.
Qin Huining also cheered up. Thinking that she would reflect on her mistakes in seclusion from tomorrow, she smiled and talked to Cao Yuqing.
Like a myriad of stars surrounding the moon, everyone clustered around Cao Yuqing and entered the room again. They chatted happily.
Qin Yining followed Qin Huaiyuan to the study in the outer courtyard. The father and daughter sat on the left and right of the arhat bed by the window. The maidservants served hot tea. Qin Huaiyuan waved his hand and sent them away.
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