That wasn't all; my mother even returned the indentures of my aunts, helped them buy houses and land to ensure their livelihood, and invested money in their businesses!

The oldest of these younger brothers was only sixteen years old. Looking at their innocent and simple faces, Zhang Qing felt a little embarrassed, as she hadn't prepared any gifts.

However, Madam Zhang had already prepared it for her and had the maids behind her distribute it one by one. Everyone shouted "Thank you, Third Sister!" which made Zhang Qing quite embarrassed.

Zhang Qing was still in shock on the way back. After all, it would be hard for anyone to react if they suddenly had so many concubines with their own families.

“I arranged these for your father after you left.”

Madam Zhang spoke of it with considerable pride. Back then, she didn't want to see Zhang Hui, so she would arrange for him to have concubines every few days. If she encountered someone selling themselves to bury their father, she would buy them back. If she encountered a girl being forcibly sold, she would rescue her. Before long, she had eight concubines, and they all became like sisters.

Actually, when they were first kicked out of the Prime Minister's residence, she helped them with money and effort. Partly it was because of their friendship, after all, they had lived in the same courtyard for so many years, but there were also other selfish thoughts.

Women in this world have it tough, especially those without brothers to support them in their own families. They are easily bullied in their husband's family. Since she herself has no son, she can only hope that her aunts' sons will stand up for their three daughters in the future.

Fortunately, she had this kind intention, helping several concubines establish themselves in the capital. From now on, they would be part of her youngest daughter's network. For example, the guard who had an affair with Concubine Chun is now working as a gatekeeper; and the servant who had an affair with Concubine He, through his cleverness, has started a trading business. He's practically become familiar with all the merchants in the capital. And then there are Concubine Ju, Concubine Mo...

Originally, they were hoping that the old stubborn man would help their daughter in the officialdom, but he insisted on resigning. Even though some people would not make things difficult for their daughter for the time being because of him, they would leave the capital after the New Year. Being so far away, it was inevitable that their relationship would cool down.

Although the concubines were weak and powerless, they were still better than none at all.

Madam Zhang recounted her achievements one by one. Zhang Qing, unsure how to react to her remarkable accomplishments, interrupted her long-winded speech and asked her a question.

Why did my father suddenly change his attitude towards me?

She really couldn't understand why that old man would do that.

Mrs. Zhang, who was in high spirits, paused, not knowing how to bring it up. Who could accept such an outcome?

Seeing her youngest daughter's slightly furrowed brows, she sighed and told her the real reason for her father-in-law's death.

Zhang Qing was completely dumbfounded after hearing this; his brain couldn't process anything.

Therefore, Grandfather didn't die from anger caused by her rebellious remarks, but rather from being overly excited by her talent and wit, which made him collapse. Then, he died from anger caused by Father's misunderstanding and decision to send her away!

Then what about all the suffering she has endured over the years?

Zhang Qing felt like God was playing a joke on her. She could accept that her father had come to his senses and stopped hating her, or that her grandfather, who had always doted on her, had appeared in her dream asking her father to treat her better. She could even accept that her father had finally been driven mad by her and made a change. But now, to be told that she had been abandoned on the estate for ten years and hated and loathed by her father, all because of a misunderstanding, she really... found it hard to digest.

Mrs. Zhang felt heartbroken seeing her daughter's dismayed expression; perhaps this was just the cruel twist of fate.

At the Princess's residence, Princess Chaoyang was dragged back by Princess Baohui's men and was throwing a tantrum in her room, shattering vases and teacups all over the floor.

"Let me out! Let me out!"

Princess Chaoyang was locked up. Princess Baohui, who could hear her commotion even from a courtyard away, rubbed her aching head. This Chaoyang was truly spoiled by her.

"Princess, let me massage it for you."

The handsome man who was painting nearby saw Princess Bao Hui frowning with a headache, so he came over and gently massaged her temples.

Princess Bao Hui's brows gradually relaxed, but the old nanny beside her was a little anxious, "Princess, the county princess..."

She had watched the Princess of Chaoyang grow up, and it really pained her to see her locked up like this.

Princess Baohui said, "Let's lock her up for two days. Zhou Yong made a scene for two days like that last time."

She knew her own daughter well. She knew that if she was angry, she had to let it out. Once she vented her anger, she would lose all her energy and then let her go, or find someone else to settle scores with, or find another man. She didn't care anymore.

However, this matter can't really be blamed on Zhang Qing; it was just the daughter's wishful thinking. Actually, she quite admired Zhang Qing. It was remarkable that a woman could break free from constraints and become the first female official in the Great Jin Dynasty.

Princess Baohui waved her hand and said to the nanny, "Sorry to gather all my gold and silver jewelry from previous years and have Zhang Qing carry it over. Just say that I donated it to the girls' academy."

Princess Baohui was also a woman, and of course she hoped that the status of women would be improved. Moreover, after Chaoyang finished venting her anger, if she accidentally injured Zhang Qing while looking for him with her sword, with these things in mind, Zhang Qing would have to give her face.

The old nanny went to carry out her orders, and the handsome man showered Princess Baohui with compliments, saying that she was kind, beautiful, and had good judgment, and that all the women who became officials would come to thank her in the future, which made Princess Baohui feel very happy.

Outside the courtyard, the prince consort hid timidly behind a tree. Hearing Princess Bao Hui's laughter, he gritted his teeth in hatred and cursed her in his heart.

Ever since he was caught by Princess Baohui for having an affair, she has completely given up on him. No matter how much he begged and pleaded, it was no use. She still cut off his manhood.

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