Chapter 107: Gathering for Discussion (Part 2) Original Release on Web

  "Third sister, it seems like you're a bit late today. Is everything all right with your body?" Qin Ruoxin pretended to be concerned about Qin Daihe, but in reality, she had ulterior motives. Her words were clearly directed at Fang Wanyu, implying that this illegitimate daughter didn't take her, the legitimate mother, seriously.

  Qin Dai Xin's butt hadn't even warmed up yet, and she was already saddled with such a crime. How unlucky! But who is Qin Dai Xin? She's always been the one to scheme against others, who would have thought that someone would scheme against her? Not to mention being made to swallow a bitter pill.

  Fang Wanru's eyebrows didn't move, her face full of kind concern, "But where is it not quite right, should we let someone find a doctor to take a look?" The meaning between the lines was very clear, this was believing Qin Ruoxin's words.

  She's from an official family, and has been muddling along in the Qin manor for decades, yet she still can't tell when someone is trying to drive a wedge between people. With this level of intelligence, even if she were the emperor's daughter, she'd only be suitable for marrying into a merchant family. If she married into a noble or aristocratic family, it would probably be embarrassing for everyone involved.

  "Thank you, Mother, for your concern. I'm fine, just a bit late today, but not because of any discomfort." Qin Dai got up and called in Yan Shi. "This is the Yan Shi I was telling you about. She used to be a housekeeper's daughter, but now she's come to my place as a housekeeper. I've asked her to come and pay her respects to you, Mother."

  Yan's family was originally born with a white and quiet appearance, and her behavior was also dignified and generous. After hearing Qin Dai's words, she hurried forward and took a step, giving Fang Wanjun a real head knock, "Thank you, madam, for your kindness, let me stay in the house to serve Miss, I will definitely do my best to take care of Third Miss for you, and never forget Madam's great kindness."

  This statement is watertight, and even if Fang Wanting had intended to make things difficult, she wouldn't have known where to start. Moreover, this matter was something she had agreed to from the very beginning.

  There's a saying that goes, "A thousand cuts and ten thousand cuts, but not a single cut to the buttocks." Yan Shi's few words instantly elevated Fang Wanru's image, transforming her from a jealous wife to a kind and benevolent mother. This was a qualitative leap! Fang Wanru was someone who cared deeply about saving face, and upon hearing Yan Shi's words, she felt extremely relieved in her heart.

  "Take good care of Little San and you'll be fine, get up!"

  Qin Dai Xin hated hearing this most, how did she become a mistress...

  Yan stood up and went to stand aside neatly.

  "If it were usual, your sister would have returned to her own courtyard by now." Fang Wanru pointed at Lin Qingyue and said: "It's hard for me to see her here at this hour." Her tone was neither fast nor slow, making it impossible to tell whether she was happy or angry. However, when others heard these words, they detected a different tone.

  Lin Qingyue listened and understood in her heart that the name of Qi's daughter, Ping's wife, was likely to be confirmed. Although she never argued with others about her length, she wasn't a fool. Fang Wanru had always been indifferent to her, neither good nor bad. Occasionally going out, she did enough face work to make people think they were close like mother and daughter, without any discomfort. In fact, although Fang Wanru looked down on Lin Qingyue's self-proclaimed high-minded behavior, she couldn't find any major faults, and since her father wasn't a powerful official, she didn't dare offend her easily. Therefore, she had always been lukewarm towards Lin Qingyue. Lin Qingyue didn't care; with her natal family as support and her husband's love, she was too lazy to bother with others, considering them just external things.

  Since learning that the Qi family's daughter was going to enter as a concubine, Lin Qingyue's heart, which had been as clear as morning dew, became turbulent. The Qi family was powerful and, although also a merchant family, was after all wealthy and boorish, and being an imperial merchant, their status was much more noble than that of ordinary merchants. What the Qi family could bring to the Qin family were tangible benefits. The Qi family's daughter was said to be capable and had a good background from her natal family, and although she was only a concubine, she would probably receive more favor than Lin Qingyue herself, who didn't even have any children by her side...

  At this time, Fang Wanru's words already started to subtly criticize her, although it wasn't a big deal, but it could be seen that her attitude had changed. From now on, there would be distinctions between intimacy and distance? But the daughter of the Qi family hasn't even entered the door yet!

  Lin Qingyue's fingers tightened imperceptibly around the silk handkerchief in her hand, but a smile still played on her lips as she said softly, "Does Mother not understand my daughter-in-law's temperament yet? To put it nicely, I'm someone who loves books like my life depends on it; to put it bluntly, I'm just lazy. In front of all the younger sisters, please don't mock me again."

  The whole house was filled with laughter, even Qin Dai's heart couldn't help but smile as she looked at Lin Qingyue, thinking to herself that this Lin lady was indeed a remarkable person.

  Fang Wanru didn't want to make things difficult for her either. At this moment, she was in a great mood, and as soon as she thought that tomorrow would be the second day of February, the smile on her face became even more intense. The second day of February was truly a good day.

  The atmosphere in the room was warm and harmonious, with everyone's thoughts differing, but their faces all wore smiles, truly a harmonious gathering.

  "Tomorrow is the second day of February, as usual it's a good day for going out. Fang Wanru paused and said: "Going out on the second day of February is to pray for wind and rain, to seek good luck. Every year at this time, it's always the busiest time for the Chamber of Commerce, so naturally, Master and Zichen will go there, so we can't count on them. Every year I take people there, after visiting the Dragon King Temple, we also have to visit the flower fair, every time they make me exhausted. Saying this, she seemed to be sighing about something, and said with a tinge of sadness: "After all, time is not forgiving, my body is not as free as when I was young. People also like quietness, so this year I won't go, thinking of letting you guys go out and have fun."

  Everyone who heard this was naturally delighted. Even Lin Qingyue had a slight smile, showing a few points of interest. In previous years on the second day of February, Fang Wanru rarely took Qin Daihe out, mainly because she was afraid that she would "get sick" and lose face for the Qin family. Now that she sees her doing things with a model, as if she has changed her bones, she has also dispelled the thoughts that have been troubling her mind. Fortunately, she has learned from her mistakes and can also bring her out, otherwise others will mention again "Why haven't we seen the third young lady of the mansion?" She can't say every time that she is sick! Those people outside, who knows how they would make up stories about her abusing her stepdaughter?

  Fang Wanru couldn't attend the flower festival, and Qin Qianxin was the happiest. Although Fang Wanru took her to the flower festival every year, she felt constrained and uncomfortable doing anything, going anywhere, or meeting anyone, as nothing was up to her. If it were just once or twice, it would be fine, but year after year, there was no novelty at all, and it really wasn't pleasant.

  If mom doesn't go this year, won't she be free then? This is really good news.

  "Mother won't go, is there something important? If it's not important, then go, and have someone in charge." Qin Qianxin's eyes were full of little stars, her words sounded insincere.

  She is the daughter of Fang Wanru, and this little thought can't be hidden from Fang Wanru! Her own daughter, how could she not know her thoughts?

  Fang Wanru pretended to think for a moment, "It's not a big deal, sending a capable mom would be the same. Originally, I thought you young people were playing together, and this old lady wouldn't interfere. However, since someone needs to take charge, I'll properly entrust it to Li Mom, and that's settled." After finishing speaking, she secretly glanced at Qin Qianxin.

  Miss Qin II didn't know it was a trick and thought Fang Wanru was really going, so she immediately looked unhappy for a moment, until the people in the house laughed again, then she realized what was happening and felt embarrassed. She stood up and ran to Fang Wanru's front, pulled her sleeve and said: "Mother, daughter doesn't agree, daughter doesn't agree. How can mother tease people like this?"

  Fang Wanru smiled and pointed at the second young lady's nose, saying: "When she doesn't speak, she looks dignified, but once she opens her mouth, she reveals her true nature, a complete tomboy."

  After all, it's a family matter, so what's the point of being serious about it? Just laugh it off.

  "My intention is that the young ladies in the mansion have all grown up and should go out on important days to show their faces. You are their sister-in-law and a renowned talented woman, with you guiding them outside, I can rest assured." Fang Wanru, although she had intended to suppress Lin Shi, couldn't help but admit that Lin Shi came from a reputable family, whether it was etiquette or learning, she was impressive.

  Miss Fang's intention was to have Madam Lin take the young ladies of the Qin estate out, with their elder sister-in-law in charge, so that they would behave properly and not get into any trouble. If anything went wrong, there would be someone knowledgeable on hand to guide them. Although several trusted nannies could also handle this task, it was unlikely that they could tame Qin Xiang's wild nature. After all, nannies were just servants, and how much of what they said would Qin Xiang listen to? Relying on her status as the estate's eldest daughter, apart from Madam Zheng in front of whom she had some respect, even the nannies by her side, Li and Zheng, didn't get any face from her.

  "Since the mother trusts her daughter-in-law, she should do her best." Although Lin's words were pleasant, she was actually extremely displeased in her heart. Not to mention others, this second young lady was the most disobedient and difficult to manage. Every time they went out together, only her own mother-in-law could control her. Now that this task had fallen on her shoulders, it was truly a difficult matter; if it weren't for the fact that she was still in Fang Wanru's presence, she would have been at her wit's end.

  Fang Wanru smiled warmly, "I don't believe you, who else can I trust?" As soon as she finished speaking, her expression changed and she said seriously: "You three, tomorrow when you go out, be careful with everything. Everything must follow your sister-in-law's intentions, and don't cause any trouble. If anyone of you causes unnecessary trouble and comes back, I will not forgive her."

  In her heart, none of the three daughters were easy to get along with. Qin Qian was arrogant and looked down on others, being domineering at home was one thing, but if she didn't change her ways when going out, who knows which powerful person she would offend, and it would be the entire Qin Manor that would suffer the consequences! Qin Dai used to be brainless, although she said she had changed a bit now, but who could guarantee she wouldn't cause trouble outside? Qin Ruoxin was usually someone who didn't worry her, timid and weak-willed, but after the matter with the Jia Manor, even she couldn't predict what this fourth daughter would do next, so it's better to be cautious.

  Just as Fang Wanru thought, these three Miss Qins were not easy to deal with. The three of them together would be enough to put on a big show. At this time, each of the three had their own thoughts in mind, only Fang Wanru didn't know. If Lin knew what was going through the minds of these three young ladies, she'd rather stay at home and get moldy than deal with these hot potatoes...

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