Chapter 26 A Little Notice

The atmosphere became subtle.

Qin Xiangnuan's face was as cold as ice. She stopped talking and refused to give in at all.

She was obviously still young, but the aura she exuded was so strong that even Old Madam Qin didn't dare to speak up to mediate.

Qi knew the situation and her original arrogance subsided a bit. She pretended to be tearful, hiding behind Qin Wen as if she was being bullied by the younger generation, covering her face with her hands and wiping away tears in grievance.

"Look! This is what the General's Mansion is like. How can anyone speak?"

"I just said a few words, and she scolded me. If it weren't for my eldest brother's involvement..."

As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding atmosphere became even colder, and even Qin Wen's face became gloomy.

Qin Xiangnuan raised the corners of her lips and looked at Qi with a sneer.

Tired of being a good person, she didn't want to continue pretending to be harmonious, so she said calmly, "I originally thought we were all family, sharing joys and sorrows, so naturally we wouldn't care about many things. But if Third Aunt really wants to get to the bottom of it and settle the accounts, then I'm not afraid to settle it with you in detail. When Dad came to the capital, the general's mansion was earned by fighting on the battlefield."

"Third Aunt has lived in the General's Mansion in a magnificent house for many years."

"The Third House's food, clothing, and other expenses are more than double those of the Second House. Could it be that Third Uncle used all that? I bet not. When the house was searched, a lot of hairpins, rings, and jewelry were found under your bed. Some were given to you by your mother. Where did some of them come from? Do you want me to be more straightforward?"

Qin Xiangnuan followed the original owner's memory and knew what kind of person Qi was.

It was only because family harmony and unity were the most important thing during the exile that she always tolerated it, but that did not mean she would allow herself to be bullied.

I'm afraid if I continue to endure it, the Qi family will make a big fuss.

"Nuan girl, what do you mean by that? Could it be that she could..." Old Madam Qin was stunned for a long moment when she heard Qin Xiangnuan's words, and she suddenly coughed. She had been the mistress of the house before, so she was naturally aware of the dirty deeds and tricks in the inner courtyard mansion. She just didn't expect that these things would also happen in the inner courtyard of the general's mansion. "Third daughter-in-law! How could you do such a thing?"

Qi didn't expect Qin Xiangnuan to know all that and even reveal it to her in front of her. She was so embarrassed that she was speechless.

Qin Xiangnuan didn't want to give up, but continued to look around, taking this opportunity to warn other people in the general's mansion who were disloyal and secretly complaining behind her back.

She spoke in a clear voice, "Dad has never treated anyone in the Qin family unfairly over the years."

"In the capital, you can eat well and wear warm clothes, enjoy dignity outside, and live a carefree life inside."

"Everyone, check your consciences. Who gave you the good life these years? Once you're down and out, outsiders throw stones, spit on you, and step on you openly or secretly, which is fine. But family members shouldn't do that, right? Sharing joys and sorrows is the old saying. Could it be that Daddy gave you a good life, and now you're blaming us for the suffering you've endured?"

Qin Xiangnuan's voice was fierce, and the last sentence echoed in the cave as soon as the voice fell.

Qin Wen was embarrassed and walked up to Qin Xiangnuan, whispering, "Nuannuan, she was wrong. She stole everyone's water, and I'll be saving it for a few days. Can you please forgive her for this for Uncle San's sake?"

"Uncle San, I didn't want to bring this up, but Aunt San is just too..."

No matter how unpleasant the words were, Qin Xiangnuan didn't say them.

It was because she knew that Qin Wen was a good person at heart. He had been very good to the original owner over the years and had done nothing wrong.

The sky was already getting light, and after all the trouble, everyone felt a little awkward getting along with each other.

Qin Xiangnuan coughed twice, clenched her fist to her lips, and said hurriedly, "There's no one around, so all the ladies, follow me to the pool and wash yourselves. If we delay any longer, we don't know when we'll find such a good source of water up ahead. It's just like Beibei said, it stinks. It wouldn't be good to get sick from it again."

Qin Xiangnuan said this in a playful manner, and a smile appeared on her originally sweet and tender face, with two small dimples on her lips.

The people around also breathed a sigh of relief and packed up their things to follow her.

The pool in Savage Valley was not deep. Qin Xiangnuan walked to the edge and explored it. If a person stood in it, even Beibei's head would not be covered. There were some small loaches and tadpoles swimming in it, and some water plants floating on it, so there would be no danger.

"Everyone hurry up and wait for the men to come out. It's time for them to wash up too."

Qin Xiangnuan was busy and helped Old Madam Qin to sit beside the pond. Zou and Liu also helped her wipe her body attentively. They looked at each other proudly. After a while, Old Madam Qin winked at Zou.

"Second Aunt, if you have something to say, just say it. Grandma's eyes will be sore from blinking later."

Qin Xiangnuan saw their communication and reminded them with a chuckle.

Zou's face flushed at her amusement, and she sighed helplessly, "Nuan girl, you really are..."

"Nuannuan, Qi was wrong about what happened today, but grandma just wants to tell you that she has been married to your third uncle for a long time and has always been down-to-earth and dutiful. Your third uncle is a dull person and was once seriously ill. It was thanks to her care and waiting by his side that he was able to survive."

"She has done the Qin family a favor. Nuannuan, for the sake of grandma, will give her a chance to mend her ways."

Since Old Madam Qin came out to mediate, Qin Xiangnuan naturally had to give her face and just nodded vaguely, putting the matter behind her.

Liu looked at her daughter and felt that she was a little strange recently. She looked the same as before, but she was a little afraid of her aura. After a long time, she became a little estranged from her.

Qin Xiangnuan caught her gaze and tilted her head in confusion, "Mom? Is there anything dirty on my face?"

"Please help me, my hair keeps getting tangled and I can't get it out."

Qin Xiangnuan put her head in front of Liu and murmured in a coquettish tone, revealing a little girl's delicate demeanor, "I haven't washed myself in the past few days. I always feel uncomfortable everywhere. I can't wait to soak in the water for half a day."

"You've loved playing in the water since you were little, and your nature hasn't changed."

Zou was talking with a smile beside her, and Liu was stroking Qin Xiangnuan's tangled hairpins. Looking at her round face, the suspicion in her heart subsided a little. Yes, after experiencing big things, everyone will inevitably grow up, and it is normal for their temperament to change.

It can't be those weird things that the third son's wife said.

Qin Xiangnuan lowered her eyes, looked at Liu's reflection on the water, and breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that I really need to pretend to be a little girl from time to time to coax her in the future, otherwise if she finds out, it will be bad if the secret is exposed!