Chapter 225 What a coincidence!

Why? She knew the general before this woman, and they had been through thick and thin together. Just because she was a legitimate bride from the general's family, she could become the general's wife without any effort, while she could only stand aside like a dispensable pawn.

Just as Yu Qingci was about to step out of the threshold, Luo Yi stepped forward and pretended to accidentally step on Yu Qingci's skirt.

Yu Qingci stumbled and almost fell, but fortunately, Pei Mama caught her quickly and held her tightly around the waist to prevent her from embarrassing herself on the spot.

After Yu Qingci stopped, she turned around and stared fiercely at Luo Yi.

Luo Yi seemed terrified, her face filled with fear, and she said repeatedly in a tearful voice:

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, sister. I was just lost in thought and accidentally stepped on your skirt. I didn't mean to."

Yu Qingci almost had her skirt stepped on by her just now. Seeing her crying and looking wronged, she wanted to slap her, but in front of everyone, she could only swallow her anger for the time being.

Granny Pei didn't care about any of that and immediately started scolding, "It was clearly you who did something wrong and almost made our mistress fall. Our mistress hasn't even said anything yet, so why are you acting all tearful and whiny? Anyone who doesn't know better would think we bullied you."

Hearing the argument, Old Madam Ning and the others walking ahead turned around. Wang Mama, seeing it was Luo Yi again, glanced at her with annoyance and said casually:

“Miss Luo, you’ve been rash. This is Taijue Temple, a place where people come and go. If you cause trouble, people will only laugh at us, the people of the General’s Mansion, for not knowing the rules. Quickly wipe away your tears and come with us.”

Wang Mama's words made Old Madam Ning swallow the words she was about to use to comfort Luo Yi, and she looked at Yu Qingci and asked:

"Are you alright?"

Yu Qingci gently shook her head.

Wang Mama looked at Yu Qingci's skirt and said, "Madam needs to change her skirt. Fortunately, we have booked a guest courtyard for rest today. Let's go over there now. The old lady also needs to take a nap."

The group ignored Luo Yi and headed towards the guest courtyard.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the guest courtyard, Granny Pei glanced at Old Madam Ning and her entourage ahead, then turned and gave a wink to the old woman at the back of the procession. The old woman understood and slowed her pace to walk behind Luo Yi.

Luo Yi was still thinking about what had just happened, her head down, looking somewhat preoccupied. As she crossed the threshold, someone stepped on her skirt from behind, causing Luo Yi to stumble and stagger forward a few steps before finally stopping.

But her sunset-colored pleated skirt embroidered with camellias was stepped on and pulled down, revealing her moon-white underpants. Luo Yi was so shocked that she almost screamed and quickly lifted her skirt with both hands.

Fortunately, they were surrounded by maids and servants, and the monk who had led the way had already left. When everyone saw this scene, they were so shocked that they couldn't close their mouths for a long time, and some even laughed out loud.

Luo Yi blushed with embarrassment and this time she really shed tears.

She quickly lifted her skirt and glanced ahead. Old Madam Ning had already entered the guest room with the help of Granny Wang and did not notice anything amiss behind her. Yu Qingci and her servants also went straight to their own guest rooms without looking back.

"How dare you! Which blind servant stepped on me just now?"

Luo Yi lifted her skirt with both hands, bit her lip, and looked around the crowd. She hadn't seen who stepped on her, but it must have been intentional. Maybe it was Yu Qingci who arranged it, since she had just stepped on her.

The maids and servants around remained silent, acting as if it were none of their business.

A maid came over, seemingly oblivious to Luo Yi's disheveled state, and said, "Miss Luo, your guest room is on the west side. I'll take you there right away."

Luo Yi searched everywhere but couldn't find the person who had secretly done it. She was so angry that her face turned red and white in turns. Under the mocking gazes of everyone, she could only lift her skirt and hurriedly return to her room.

Granny Pei had been watching the commotion outside through the window screen. When she saw Luo Yi return to her room with a pale face, she chuckled with satisfaction and ignored her.

Yu Qingci straightened her clothes and rested on the bed for a while. She guessed that Old Madam Ning would be waking up from her afternoon nap soon, so she went to serve her. Just then, she heard a knock on the door.

"Who's knocking? Could it be the general who's arrived?"

As she spoke, Granny Pei looked outside and saw the little maid guarding the gate rushing over.

"Madam, the old lady from Minister Qiao's residence learned that our old lady was resting in this courtyard, so she came to pay her a special visit."

It turned out to be Qiao's maternal mother?

Yu Qingci and Granny Pei exchanged a glance and frowned slightly. They had no desire to deal with Qiao's relatives at all.

Granny Pei said unhappily, "What a coincidence! We finally made it to Taijue Temple and we run into these people?"

Yu Qingci had a vague guess in her heart, so she said:

"Since they've come to visit Mother, let's send someone over to inform her."

Upon hearing the news, Old Madam Ning immediately ordered Granny Wang to bring the person in.

The Qiao family and the General's family had no prior dealings, but now that the daughter-in-law Qingci was involved, the two families could be considered half-relatives. Since they had come to visit them after learning that they were here, it was only right and proper for them to meet.

Surrounded by a group of maids and servants, Madam Wen entered, her face beaming with just the right amount of warmth. Her gaze immediately fell upon Yu Qingci, before she turned to Old Madam Ning and said with a smile:

"I hope you are well, elder sister. I have been wanting to visit the General's Mansion for a long time. I did not expect to meet you here in this peaceful Buddhist temple today. When I heard that you had brought your daughter-in-law and daughter to the temple, I thought that since it was a karmic connection to worship Buddha, I shamelessly came to bother you. I hope I did not disturb your rest?"

Madam Ning nodded with a smile and said politely, "Madam Qiao, you're too kind. Please have a seat. Granny Wang, bring some tea."

After sitting down, Madam Wen looked at Old Madam Ning with concern: "Old sister, you look very well. It must be because Yunqi has returned safely and has been favored by the Emperor and appointed as a Grand General. His future is bright. Old sister can enjoy her old age in peace."

"It must be Buddha's blessing; Yunqi is a blessed child with a long and fortunate life, and everything will surely go smoothly for him in the future."

These words delighted Old Madam Ning, who nodded in agreement:

"Thank you for your kind words."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Wen turned his gaze to Yu Qingci.

"Is this your daughter-in-law, Qingci, the third daughter of the Earl's mansion? Oh my, what a beautiful woman! No wonder my daughter often praises her to me, saying that among all the maids in the mansion, Qingci is the prettiest."

I initially thought she was unlucky, but her luck has turned around, and now she's become a general's wife. From now on, Qingci will enjoy endless blessings.

As she spoke, she lovingly held Yu Qingci's hand and refused to let go.