Qu Jingyun turned around, her eyes red and filled with guilt as she looked at the old lady.

The old lady was heartbroken to see her crying.

The old lady took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears and helped her sit down to the side.

“Good child, I know these past five years have been tough for you too.”

"Mother-in-law, it's good that you're back. Our family will be reunited soon," Qu Jingyun said in a hoarse voice.

Yes, she deliberately sent Qi Yun'er to the temple so that she could bring the old lady back.

Eight years ago, she deliberately argued fiercely with the old lady so that the emperor would know that they were at odds with the old lady, thus saving the old lady's life.

But the emperor was no pushover; he was not one to be trifled with.

Just in case, he told the old lady to stay in the temple and never leave without his permission.

But Qi Yun'er had a brain fart and actually thought of asking the old lady for help to deal with her.

This gave Qu Jingyun the opportunity to bring the person back.

The old lady gently stroked her cheek. "Why are you even thinner than you were five years ago? Have you been eating nothing these past few years?"

Qu Jingyun laughed and said, "I've eaten, but you look so thin. Have they been abusing you?"

"No, but what's wrong with your cousin? She actually wants her son to inherit the General's Mansion?" the old lady asked again.

Qu Jingyun was slightly taken aback, but then she understood.

So that's what Qi Yun'er was planning.

She reassured her, "It's alright, I'm here. She won't be able to get her hands on the General's Mansion."

Just then, Qi Yun'er's voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Sister, are you inside?"

The two exchanged a glance, and Qu Jingyun went back to kneel on the prayer mat.

Qi Yun'er pushed open the door and came in.

Seeing that the old lady was also there, she was taken aback, and then looked at the old lady with a puzzled expression.

"Madam, what are you doing here?"

The old lady pointed her cane at Qu Jingyun: "What else could it be? It's all because of this wretched child. Our General's Mansion is so good, but she doesn't manage it properly and is always thinking of underhanded ways."

"What do you mean by unorthodox methods? If I send Cong'er to the Divine Machine Camp, the Emperor will have to protect him. Besides, Yue'er is timid now, she doesn't have a trace of the demeanor of a lady from a respectable family. As for Chen Song..."

Qu Jingyun frowned deeply.

She didn't even want to talk about that wretched child.

She has no brains at all, unlike her and Shen Yunting.

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Qi Yun'er seized the opportunity to speak up: "Cousin, you're being a bit too hasty. I've been managing the General's Mansion for the past five years, and I know their personalities best. I should..."

Snap—

A slap landed heavily on Qi Yun'er's face.

Qi Yun'er covered her face in disbelief, "Cousin, how dare you hit me?"

Qu Jingyun dismissed it, saying, "If you dare to interfere in my family affairs, a slap would be too lenient."

"Madam..." Qi Yun'er looked at the old lady with a wronged expression.

The old lady immediately shielded Qi Yun'er behind her and glared fiercely at Qu Jingyun.

“Mrs. Qu, Yun’er is still your cousin. How could you hit her? That’s too vicious! From today onwards, the General’s Mansion will be managed by Yun’er. You don’t need to worry about it anymore.”

Upon hearing this, Qi Yun'er's face lit up with joy.

But on the surface, he still pretended to be very embarrassed.

She glanced at Qu Jingyun and said, "Madam, I'm afraid this is not a good idea. My sister is still here."

The old lady sneered, "What difference does it make whether she's here or not? Now that my son is not here, I am the master of the General's Mansion, and I call the shots."

Qu Jingyun took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Madam, you should think this through. If you really want to hand it over to Qi Yun'er, then I will go to the Emperor and send you back to live with the Bodhisattva for the rest of your life."

"you……"

The old lady clutched her chest.

"You wretched child, you are truly a wretched child, I'll beat you to death today."

Snap—

Another slap landed on Qi Yun'er's face, who was watching the commotion.

The other side of her face also became red and swollen.

Qi Yun'er looked at the old lady with a wronged expression, "Old lady, you hit me."

The old lady immediately showed great concern, "Oh my goodness, I didn't mean to. Did I hurt you? Let me blow on it for you."

As she spoke, the old lady moved closer.

But Qi Yun'er soon regretted it.

The old lady blew so much saliva all over her face, it was disgusting.

"No need, Madam, it's all better now."

But the old lady seemed not to hear, and kept blowing on her face with her hands.

The old lady only released Qi Yun'er when her face, which was covered in static makeup, looked like a ghost.

She looked at Qi Yun'er with heartache.

"Good child, you should go back and rest. You've worked so hard today."

Qi Yun'er glared fiercely at Qu Jingyun and dared not linger any longer.

With Qi Yun'er coming to test the waters, the old lady dared not linger.

After they left, Qu Jingyun would no longer stay in the ancestral hall to perform.

As soon as I entered the courtyard, I saw Shen Yue standing there.

Upon seeing her, Shen Yue tensed up immediately, like a startled rabbit.

Seeing this, Qu Jingyun said self-deprecatingly, "What kind of monster am I that you're so afraid of me?"

Shen Yue shook her head subconsciously, "No."

She nervously wrung her handkerchief and followed Qu Jingyun into the house.

As soon as Qu Jingyun sat down, Chen Yue immediately poured her tea.

Then Shen Yue asked, "Mother, what is Grandmother doing back this time? Is it really to support Aunt?"

Seeing how nervous she was, Qu Jingyun put down her teacup.

She asked, "If you were to support your aunt, and your aunt were to regain control of the General's Mansion, what would you do?"

Chen Yue's face was as still as death.

She bit her lip and remained silent for a long time.

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