Hearing this, there was nothing Cui could not understand.

Her good son-in-law had long been engaged to his cousin, but broke off the engagement in order to marry into the family of the Grand Master of Ceremonies. Now, before he has even passed the imperial examination and been selected for an official post, he is already trying to rekindle his old flame.

They haven't even crossed the river yet, and they're already blatantly trying to dismantle the bridge!

This is all because her good daughter spoiled her.

Cui's eyes flashed with cold light as she sneered, "Good son-in-law, this matter has become so complicated that it's impossible to untangle. Both the Qin and Cui families are prominent clans; how can we let this matter be swept under the rug and allow our century-old reputations to be tarnished? My daughter would never do anything out of jealousy or hatred. Even the servants in the house are well-disciplined. She just said something carelessly, and the reputations of both the Qin and Cui families have been ruined. I may forgive such a woman, but has she ever let go of the reputations of the Qin and Cui families? Even if our Imperial Academy agrees, we still have to see if the Marquis of Dingbei agrees."

Lin Ziqi stammered, unable to speak.

Qin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Mother, let me go see my sister first. If she is in a lot of pain, it is more important to protect the pregnancy. They have both physical evidence and witnesses under their control. If it comes to the authorities, it will only be a matter of a word from us."

Madam Yu couldn't help but shrank back and exclaimed, "Madam, why do we have to go to the authorities?"

Qin Yuan sneered, and with light steps, she was about to walk past her to go inside and see Qin Wan.

Startled, Madam Yu screamed and lunged at Qin Yuan's calves.

"Please, Madam Hou, spare my lowly daughter's life."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Shiba swiftly kicked him away.

Hongye shrieked, "You shameless woman! How can you run wild like this around our lady? If she gets frightened, how many lives do you have to pay for it?"

Yu Niangzi curled up on the ground, watching helplessly as Qin Yuan's embroidered shoes, decorated with colorful patterns and adorned with large longan pearls, walked by lightly.

It seemed that in the eyes of this wealthy woman, she was like an ant under her feet.

Seeing that Qin Yuan had left, Lin's mother finally dared to approach and say nice things to Cui Shi.

Lin Ziqi felt sorry for Madam Yu, but he didn't dare to displease Madam Cui, so he could only lower his eyes and force himself to endure it.

Although Qin Wan was lying inside the room, she kept her ears open, paying attention to the sounds outside.

Seeing Madam Yu get the short end of the stick, he was overjoyed.

"I must get rid of this bitch before I can vent my anger."

The maidservant announced through the door, "Madam, the Lady of the Marquis wants to come and see you."

Qin Wan hesitated for a long time before saying, "Please invite her in to talk."

A moment later, Qin Yuan entered with a graceful bearing, accompanied by several maids. Qin Wan had a maid help her up and placed a pillow behind her before feigning weakness and saying, "Sister has arrived. Please forgive me for not being able to get up to greet you."

Qin Yuan glanced at her and then sat down on the embroidered stool by the bed.

Is your sister feeling better?

"I'm feeling much better. It's a pity that my sister went to all this trouble for me; it's all because I'm such a disappointment."

Qin Wan also showed an apologetic expression.

Hongye stared wide-eyed in surprise.

It is truly a rare privilege to hear the Second Miss speak so kindly in this lifetime.

Qin Yuan cut to the chase: "What exactly are your plans?"

The incident alarmed Madam Cui, who summoned Qin Wan again. Qin Wan must have some ulterior motive.

Qin Wan then said, "I'm not afraid of being laughed at by my elder sister. This cousin is Lin Ziqi's sweetheart from his hometown. I'm afraid we were once engaged."

She glanced at Qin Yuan.

Seeing that Qin Yuan did not show any surprise, he asked, "Isn't it strange, eldest sister?"

Qin Yuan glanced at her and said, "Let's get down to business."

Isn't that strange? He's not her husband anymore.

Qin Wan's spirits dampened considerably. She said, "This person is malicious, and Ziqi has a past relationship with her. She is the old lady's niece. If we take her in, I won't be able to control her."

Qin Yuan then said, "You want to send her back to her hometown?"

Qin Wan nodded.

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "I'm afraid it's a bit difficult."

Qin Wan became anxious: "Sister, are you not going to help me??"

Qin Yuan said, "Why wouldn't I help? If you live a peaceful life, your parents will have less to worry about, and I'll have less to worry about either."

Why is that?

Qin Wan's eyes widened.

Qin Yuan said, "To cover your eyes and try to catch sparrows is to deceive yourself. You can't even deceive yourself to gain power over trivial things, let alone a person. Didn't you hear what she just said? She really lost a child and insisted that you ordered Yan Hong to do it out of jealousy and hatred."

"But...but she also drugged me! How poisonous!"

Qin Wan still feels lingering fear when she thinks about it.

Qin Yuan said, "I think she's definitely capable of doing this. But don't forget, she accidentally put the medicine in Lin Ziqi's medicine. It was your little maid who brewed the medicine. As long as Lin Ziqi insists it wasn't her, she will never admit it either. What are you going to do then?"

Qin Wan was furious, clenching her fists and pounding the bed.

"Is there really no way at all?"

Qin Yuan said, "That depends on Lin Ziqi's plans. Right now, I think he still wants to protect his cousin."

Qin Wan was furious: "He and that bitch have been having an affair for a long time. I saw them embracing and whispering sweet nothings to each other at the Marquis's mansion that day. He even planned to take her into his family when he became successful. He coaxed me at home every day, saying that he would marry her off to give me an extra hand. I treated him with all my heart."

Qin Yuan sighed and remained silent.

Lin Ziqi has many new lovers, but he never forgets his old flame. In his previous life, he had countless concubines in his household, and Lady Yu always enjoyed his favor.

With this man joining the family, Qin Wan's life will not be easy.

Qin Wan suddenly said, "You must help me. Even though I have wronged you in some ways, I have shielded you from disaster."

Qin Yuan was stunned for a moment.

Hongye couldn't help but chuckle.

The second young lady is really shameless. She's out of her mind, insisting on taking Lin Ziqi away, and then expecting him to thank her.

However, Lin Ziqi is truly a scoundrel.

Thankfully, the young lady didn't marry into the family.

Qin Wan's face slowly turned red, but she still stared at Qin Yuan with her neck stiff.

Clearly, her words came from the bottom of her heart.

Qin Yuan also expressed her feelings, saying, "It's not so much that you shielded me from disaster, but I really have to thank you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had such a good husband as the Marquis."

Qin Wan was also stunned for a moment, staring at Qin Yuan probingly, and said, "Then you'd better back me up."

Qin Yuan sneered, "If I back you up, aren't you afraid it will ruin your relationship with Lin Ziqi?"

"Will it ruin the relationship between husband and wife?"

Qin Wan was puzzled.

Qin Yuan knew that she wouldn't be able to grasp this concept in a short time, so she simply explained it to her directly.

"As you know, Lin Ziqi is going to protect his cousin. The matter hasn't gotten too serious yet, and he's not protecting her in front of my mother and me because he doesn't want us to get angry and things to get out of hand."

Qin Wan snorted.

Qin Yuan added, "If this goes to the authorities, Lin Ziqi will side with his cousin, so your complaint won't be accepted. Yan Hong will be in danger and will likely get a beating."

Qin Wan said angrily, "She was the one who went to stop Yan Hong, and Yan Hong didn't know she was pregnant."

Qin Yuan said, "The Jingzhao Yin's mansion isn't for your family. She's insisting that you're just jealous and resentful. Even if you don't lose, you'll lose your reputation."

Qin Wan was furious, clutching her stomach and groaning, "My stomach hurts from anger."