Spring Mansion Intrigue 002 Innocence is Poisonous

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  As expected, soon Qin Gongxun and Lü Shi came out in a mighty manner.

  Lü Shi is over 50 years old, has given birth to two sons, but takes care of herself extremely well. Her skin is delicate and smooth like silk, her phoenix eyes are slightly raised with a hint of seductiveness, her charm remains, one glance and you can tell she was stunningly beautiful in her youth.

  Qin Gongxun also saw the coffin and was stunned.

  "What's going on?" he asked, his eyes darting to the young man standing behind Zhou Ding with an impressive aura. The several guards behind him were all tall and majestic, looking like they weren't ordinary nobles from their attire and demeanor.

  Furrowed his brow, how could things be blown up to this extent?

  "You let them lie outside the mansion like this..." Madame Lü wiped away tears with her silk handkerchief, "Even if it's to make Master uncomfortable, you can't choose something that hurts people so much. Second Uncle is also a senior relative of the children, doesn't he know how to pity the children? Hurry up and have them carried back to Qing Shan Town for burial, don't let those who went not rest in peace."

  Lü's words caused Qin Gongxun's face to change, originally disliking Qin Ansu who didn't know how to flatter himself, and now that he was dead, he was still causing trouble for him, making him even angrier. Just as he was about to lose his temper, "Waaah..." Xuan's tender crying suddenly rang out.

  Zhao's heart ached as he squatted down to hug her and comforted, "Good child, don't be afraid. With Second Uncle and Second Aunt around, who dares to bully us? At worst, we'll take the case to the prefectural yamen, and if that doesn't work, we'll go to Shengjing to find your Eldest Uncle to file a complaint. I refuse to believe there's no place in this world where reason can be heard!"

  Qin Gongxun's expression changed slightly, and he frowned at Chen Huan. This child hadn't been seen for almost two years, but at a glance, it was clear that he was a good-looking descendant of the Qin family, with skin as white as jade, a pair of large eyes brimming with tears, looking beautiful like a porcelain doll.

  Suddenly felt a chill through those tearful eyes?

  Take another look, it's gone again, are you dizzy?

  Qin Gongxun saw her crying so sadly, and didn't know what to say. After all, it was his own flesh and blood who had passed away. Moreover, her eldest uncle Zhou Zhi was a eighth-rank investigating censor in Shengjing, and her second uncle Zhou Ding was a ninth-rank county lieutenant, both of whom were officials. If they really went to court, no one would end up with a good outcome, and he himself would lose face. He couldn't let his third son make enemies before he had even started his official career.

  But he didn't like being forced into a corner, wanting to find an excuse for himself, so he coughed and said seriously, "You're really making a fuss!"

  "Master Qin, your words are unjust. Filial piety is of utmost importance, and Miss Qin not only considers her parents' dignity but also the dignity of the entire Qin Manor. Why be so reckless?" The young man who had been silent all along took a step forward with an air of arrogance, standing beside Shen Huan like a powerful guardian.

  Chen Chang followed closely with his guards, surrounding him and standing in a circle, the crowd holding their breath, an aura of intimidation pressing down on everyone.

  Although Qin Gongxun was unhappy about being spoken to in such a manner by a young man, he also had to get a clear understanding of the other party's intentions. He cleared his throat and asked tentatively, "May I ask who this is?"

  The young man was too lazy to respond, and Chen Chang stepped forward to pay his respects. "We are from the Ning Mansion in Shengjing, relatives of Master Ning."

  Qin Gongxun listened to him not reporting his official rank but calling himself "Darenjia", and should be a small official, immediately perked up, and became much more respectful. When Lao San returned, he would have to ask carefully who this Ning Daren was, now he couldn't afford to offend him.

  Chen Huan was overjoyed, "Thanks to Ning Gongzi and Chen Shu for saving me, or else I'm afraid Sun girl wouldn't have made it back..." A pair of tear-filled big eyes looked so pitiful that everyone couldn't help but feel heartache.

  "Grandfather, I've heard Father say that even if the Qin family's people die, they must still acknowledge their ancestors and return to their roots. Otherwise, it would be a slap in the face of the Qin family's ancestors, and you would have no face to meet our ancestors in the future. That would be unfilial to you. Besides, today is the day when the Qin Manor has invited Father and Mother back to the manor for a visit, so I want to send Father and Mother back to the manor..." The little girl held back her tears, but still couldn't control her sobbing, her tender tremolo piercing people's hearts, making them tremble along with her.

  It was said that his son and daughter-in-law were invited back by the Qin family, and Qin Gongxuan's eyes widened in surprise as he quickly glanced at Lü Shi. Shen Huan's words also silently slapped Qin Gongxuan in the face, and his eyes suddenly sank.

  Chen Huan didn't make it up, although Father was away from home, he always remembered that he was a descendant of the Qin family. Because of his gentle personality and stubborn adherence to filial piety, his elder brother and sister begged the Qin family to allow their parents' memorial tablets to be brought into the mansion for the sake of filial piety, ultimately leading to the death of three children.

  The onlookers who were moved to tears followed suit, all discussing how ruthless and unfeeling Qin Gongxun was.

  Qin Gongxun couldn't figure out what kind of background this Ning gentleman from the capital had, and secondly, Shen Huan's words pierced his heart, for him, face was the most important thing, he didn't like his eldest son, but he also didn't want people to think he was completely devoid of conscience.

  He squatted down and pulled Shen Huan's hand, "Good child, don't cry. How could Grandfather not let his own son and daughter-in-law enter the Qin family ancestral hall even after they died?"

  In this way, the matter of being removed from the register was settled with a stroke of his pen.

  Lü's face changed, and he hastily called out, "Master!"

  Before Qin Gongxun could speak, Shen Huan suddenly withdrew his hand and broke free from Qin Gongxun's grasp. His small mouth pouted, and he burst into tears again, pointing at Lü Da and sobbing, "But...he...waa...he insulted my parents...He said my parents are not members of the Qin family..." As he spoke, he turned around with a million grievances and flung himself into Zhao's arms, crying so hard that she was also reduced to tears.

  Qin Gongxun furrowed his brow, being stared at by the sharp gaze of the young man, and was also disturbed by Shen Huan's crying, so he didn't care about Lv Shi's wink, his face turned red with anger as he glared at Lv.

  Zhao was so humiliated that he was filled with rage, and without caring about the consequences, he coldly snorted, "Hmph, Master Qin speaks so lightly. Now, how are we supposed to explain this to our respected aunt and uncle? Even the servants in the Qin household dare to say that my uncle is not Master Qin's eldest son, but rather a bastard born out of wedlock. This is completely turning things upside down! It's laughable to the point where even the neighbors will be amused. Favoring concubines over wives, without any sense of propriety or shame - how detestable! Isn't this just scolding Master Qin for being foolish?"

  Lü's eyes turned black and she almost fainted, but was quickly supported by her maid.

  Being pregnant before marriage was called adultery, and entering the manor as a concubine was what Lu Shi hated most about her past. How could she bear being pointed at in public, getting so angry that her whole body trembled? But seeing Qin Gong's unpleasant expression, she didn't dare to get angry, her fingers fiercely pinching her own hand, glaring hatefully at Zhao Shi.

  Qin Gongxun's face suddenly turned as black as the bottom of a pot, but refuting Zhang Shi's words would have lost him face. After all, everyone in Yuhang knew about Qin An moving out of the mansion. If he continued to argue, it would only bring up more past events that he didn't want to mention.

  Without hesitation, a loud slap landed on Lü Dao's face as he tried to explain himself. "You scoundrel! How dare you spout nonsense? Take him away and give him twenty lashes on the spot!"

  Lü's family was shocked and trembled with fear, "Master..."

  "Who dares to advise, let's fight together!" Qin Gongxun pushed away the Lv family and said to Qian Long, the major steward beside him, "Have the coffin carried into the mansion! Go invite Master Kongjing to perform rituals for ten days. Since the Confucian rites and tea ceremony have been invited, they will enter the mansion together. Everything must be of the highest quality, don't be stingy with silver."

  Qian Ling nodded and hurriedly led people to start busy everywhere.

  Chen Huan's mouth curled up into a cold smile as he pounced into Zhao's arms.

  The young man had a very interesting and enjoyable time watching the sinkhole.