Qin Huaiyuan said slowly and patiently, "You are my daughter. I naturally understand what you are thinking and feeling indignant right now. You are intelligent and keen, and you can see through many things at a glance. However, you are too impetuous. Once you see through things, you won't forgive them. Everything needs to be separated into right and wrong.
"I know that when you argue or fight with someone at home, there is basically no one who can stop you. However, what about outside? If you really encounter a martial artist, you only have a little more strength. What can you do to him? Moreover, you are relying on your status as the legitimate daughter. In this family, no one will harm my daughter. However, outside, even if you don't take the initiative to provoke someone, there will be people who will harm you. Sister Yi, don't you think that what I said is reasonable? "
"Father, you are absolutely right. Daughter knows her mistake. " Qin Yining lowered her head in shame. "Daughter is indeed too serious. Sometimes, when I see some injustice, I can't help but be impulsive."
Qin Huaiyuan smiled. "I understand your feelings, but you have to remember that filial piety is the most important virtue. Even if the old madam is wrong in doing things, she is still my mother. If you want to change your mother's situation, I believe that you have more than one way to directly confront her. You can use your powerful methods on Qin Huining, but using them on the old madam is disrespectful to your elders. Moreover, what can you do even if you win an argument with your elders? In the future, it will be you and your mother who will suffer. Don't you think so? "
Qin Huaiyuan spent most of his time in the outer residence. Other than paying respects to the old madam, he rarely stepped into the inner residence. Qin Yining admired him for being able to analyze the people in the inner residence so thoroughly.
"Father, you are right. Actually, daughter also regrets it. At that time, daughter only thought that since the old madam didn't love me, she would still not love me no matter what I said or did. She would still be cold to my mother and me. Therefore, daughter threw caution to the wind. "
"But in fact, you also have a tactful way. You just couldn't hold back because you were hot-headed?"
Qin Yining nodded with a red face. She looked like a well-behaved little kitten who knew she had made a mistake and was begging for her master's forgiveness.
Qin Huaiyuan laughed. "You're still a child. Being reckless and impulsive isn't a big mistake. As your father, I also feel that as a person, we cannot blindly endure. We must use both strength and gentleness. I'm not saying that you can't use both hard and soft methods, but you have to be clear about who you're dealing with. For people you can't offend, it might be more appropriate to use both hard and soft methods. "
"Yes." Qin Yining looked at Qin Huaiyuan with admiration, his eyes sparkling. "Father, you were like this just now. When you said that there was a knife hidden in a smile, many people felt guilty and blushed. Father, when can your daughter be like you? I think you're amazing! He didn't make a fuss, he didn't even need to raise his voice. With just a few words, he was able to suppress him! "
Qin Huaiyuan was very satisfied when his daughter looked at him with such an admiring gaze.
Big Hand couldn't help but pat Qin Yining's head. "That's one thing, but more importantly, it's because of my identity."
Qin Yining blinked. Her eyelashes suddenly flickered. She understood Qin Huaiyuan's meaning.
Father was telling her that only by standing in a higher position and being relied on by others could one be respected.
Moreover, only by "standing in a higher position" and "planning a higher position" could one be trusted. Otherwise, one would be considered a rebel and would be criticized.
Qin Yining nodded heavily. "Your daughter understands. In the future, I'll definitely be filial to Old Madam."
"These aren't big matters. I believe you can handle them well. However, there are still many suspicious points about what happened at the Lady Immortal Temple today. Come and tell your father about it. "
Qin Yining knew that Qin Huaiyuan would definitely ask, so she didn't hesitate to tell him what had happened. When she talked about Yao Zhixi, Qin Yining didn't tell him the truth. Instead, she used the words she used to deal with Xu Mao.
Qin Huaiyuan didn't doubt such a half-truth. He only said, "Although Young Master Yao is acquainted with Shopkeeper Zhong, I can tell from his eyes and aura that he isn't an ordinary person. It's only right for you to order someone to treat his injuries, but it's also a good idea to keep a respectful distance from him."
Qin Yining thought back to everything that had happened since she met Yao Zhixi. She also felt that this person was unfathomable. She obediently said, "Father, don't worry."
Seeing that his daughter didn't hide anything from him, Qin Huaiyuan was very satisfied. He nodded and said, "Do as you see fit. I believe you have your own principles. There's one more thing you have to pay attention to. "
"Father, please instruct me."
"Right now, Da Zhou's documents have been widely distributed in the city twice. The Emperor has concluded that Da Zhou's Spies have already entered the capital. In addition to what happened at the Lady Immortal Temple today, Official Xu believes that Da Zhou's people are deliberately creating misunderstandings. If the Emperor finds out, he will be alarmed and uneasy. If the Emperor is uneasy, what do you think he will do? "
Qin Yining thought for a moment and then said bluntly, "The Emperor will definitely think of a way to make peace. He will be even softer towards Da Zhou. He will cut down those officials who are loyal to him to appease Da Zhou's anger."
Qin Huaiyuan was choked by Qin Yining's straightforward words.
Seeing Qin Huaiyuan's silence, Qin Yining asked with a smile, "Father, is what daughter said wrong?"
"Your analysis is very insightful." Qin Huaiyuan coughed and said, "Right now, because our family has become in-laws with the Cao family, I have become brother-in-laws with the Emperor. For the time being, we have no worries. It's hard to say about other families. Therefore, if there are any flower appreciation parties held recently, don't go. I will explain this matter to your grandmother later. "
"Yes. Daughter will remember. "
"Also, about your mother …" Speaking of the Sun Clan, Qin Huaiyuan frowned and sighed, "This time, no matter what the reason is, I am sorry for your mother. You have to take care of her."
Qin Yining nodded obediently.
Seeing that Qin Huaiyuan felt guilty towards the Sun Clan because of taking a concubine by imperial decree, her heart was filled with mixed feelings. Her father had no choice, and her mother's resentment was actually not wrong.
In the end, all of this was because of the Emperor's various actions that their peaceful lives were disrupted.
The study was silent. After a long time, Qin Huaiyuan said, "Right now, Xi Hua City and Da Zhou City have changed their commander-in-chief. I don't know if the war will be eased."
"Changed their commander-in-chief?" Qin Yining said in surprise, "Isn't that Little Wang Ye the commander-in-chief?"
"Pang Zhixi is arrogant and unruly. Before the war, he refused to listen to Emperor Zhou's command. In a fit of anger, Emperor Zhou stripped him of his position as commander-in-chief. Right now, Da Zhou's new commander-in-chief is the Minister of War, Lian Shengjie."
Qin Huaiyuan's face revealed a mocking smile, "This Lian Shengjie's ability to lead troops is average. He's also lecherous and greedy. He's a person who is used to currying favor. Our Spies reported that Pang Zhixi was dissatisfied with being stripped of his position as commander-in-chief. In just two days, he had a falling out with Lian Shengjie. In a fit of anger, he rode his horse and left the military camp. Right now, no one knows where he went. Pang Zhixi's Tiger Army refused to listen to Lian Shengjie's commands. If Da Zhou continues to cause trouble like this, perhaps our crisis will be resolved. "
Pang Zhixi?
When Qin Yining heard this name, he immediately thought of Yao Zhixi.
However, the two of them happened to have the same surname, so it wasn't strange.
Qin Yining didn't think too much about it and only said, "It's naturally good if they have internal strife."
Qin Huaiyuan also said, "Right now, it's up to them to make arrangements. We can also take advantage of this opportunity to take a breather."
When Qin Yining heard Qin Huaiyuan's tone, he knew that on Da Zhou's side, even if Pang Zhixi wasn't leading the troops, their chances of victory in Dayan weren't high.
Even if their chances weren't high, Qin Yining still hoped that they would be able to peacefully celebrate the New Year.
**
Dayan's 35th year of Qinglong, Da Zhou's 3rd year of Shengchang, arrived in the bland atmosphere of the New Year.
Qin Yining and the Sun Clan had to observe mourning for the male heir of the Sun Clan. Not only did they dress plainly, but they also didn't participate in any of the family's banquets or performances.
Last time, Sixth Young Mistress had been grounded by Second Madam because she helped Qin Huining. Because of the New Year, her confinement was lifted.
However, Qin Huining was ordered by Qin Huaiyuan to stay in the Snow Pear Courtyard to reflect on her mistakes and copy the "Classic of Filial Piety" a hundred times. For some reason, she didn't immediately finish copying. During the New Year, she was exceptionally quiet.
The most surprising thing was Qin Huaiyuan's attitude towards Cao Yuqing.
Qin Huaiyuan had always acted as if he didn't see such a gentle and beautiful woman. He only provided for her with good food and drink and had never visited her courtyard.
Qin Huaiyuan's attitude made the people in the residence treat the Sun Clan with a lot more respect.
Except for Old Madam.
"Aren't the Sun Clan and Sister Yi observing mourning? Naturally, they can't eat big fish and big meat. The kitchen will just make some vegetarian dishes and send them over. Just do it in the simplest way possible! If it's too delicate, how can it show the filial piety of the Sun Clan! Also, Sister Yi's bird's nest porridge was waived. Don't bird's nest need money? Who gave her the face to observe mourning in such an extravagant manner! "
Old Madam held the brand-new brass tobacco pipe and took two puffs. She felt that the new tobacco holder wasn't as good as the original one, so she couldn't help but feel angry.
Mammy Qin tried to persuade her several times, but she didn't dare to say it too straightforwardly and make Old Madam suspicious. In the end, she could only have people send dishes like boiled vegetables to Xingning Garden.
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In Xingning Garden.
The Sun Clan held a bowl and looked at the brown rice in the bowl. Then, she looked at the pot of vegetable soup that had turned yellow from being boiled with vegetable leaves. She was so angry that her whole body was trembling.
"What is this! They're bullying me because I don't have parents! No matter how bad I am, I'm still Qin Meng's legitimate wife. Is this how their residence treats Qin Meng's family?! "
The Sun Clan was so angry that they wanted to smash the bowl.
Qin Yining's eyes were sharp and his hands were quick. He saved the pitiful white porcelain bowl.
It was unknown how many bowls had been broken in the past few days. Just the broken bowls and plates were worth more than the vegetable soup they ate.
"Mother, calm down. Do you remember what I said to you a few days ago? Only by suffering the hardest of hardships can one rise above others? Moreover, although they didn't put much effort into the food they sent, the food we ate wasn't bad. "
Qin Yining smiled and said: "Do you think the vegetarian dishes in Guangyuan Building are good? Daughter, should I ask someone to buy more? "
The Sun Clan's eyes were full of tears, "We're the eldest branch. Every month, there's a fixed amount of allowance. When the head kitchen sent this kind of food box, we ate even worse than the servants. Where did the money go? I sent someone to ask. They said that we have to observe mourning, so we should eat more vegetarian food. They didn't forget to eat and drink well. The eldest branch, Concubine Cao, and your father's original four concubines also divided our share of the money. Old Madam, this is slapping my face! "
She couldn't hold back her tears and finally fell.
Upon seeing this, Qin Yining was helpless. He tried to coax and persuade her. After saying all the persuasive words, the Sun Clan finally stopped crying.
Right at this moment, a delicate voice came from the courtyard.
Mother Jin's expression was very ugly as she replied: "Eldest Madam, Concubine Cao, Concubine Hua, Concubine Li, Concubine Qian, Concubine Chen, and Miss Huining have come to pay their respects to you."
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