Chapter 462 Min Chang-rye Gets Kicked
The Xuanping Marquis's residence was filled with arguments all night long, and this time the arguments were even more intense than the night Min Rong was taken away.
Apart from Aunt He and her daughter, and Aunt Cao, almost everyone was unwilling to change their surname.
Even Madam Wu sided with Min Changzhong this time.
Changing your surname will make you a target of gossip and slander; even if you survive, it will ruin your future.
Moreover, His Majesty only ordered the Marquis's residence to be surrounded; the final fate of the residence remains unknown.
Perhaps His Majesty was just trying to scare them?
Everyone harbored a sliver of hope.
After a good night's sleep, Madam Min woke up in the morning looking as energetic as ever.
She also put the impact of Lin and Min Yao behind her.
Admittedly, it takes great courage to die, but isn't living a good life?
There are so many delicious and fun things in this world, why would you be so foolish as to think of dying?
So what if I change my surname? So what if I betray my ancestors?
Is life more important?
Anyway, Madam Min doesn't care about reputation!
No! She wasn't Madam Min Qiao yesterday!
She is Qiao Qinghe, Madam Qinghe, Qiao Qinghe!
Um, the title the Emperor bestowed upon her overlaps somewhat with her given name.
I wonder if the Emperor will grant her a new title if she finds out Min Ji's accomplices, destroys Min Ji's scheme, and kills Min Ji in the process.
Just as she was lost in thought, Madam Wu arrived with all the masters of the Xuanping Marquis's residence.
Qiao Qinghe cut to the chase and asked, "Have you all made your decisions?"
One night should be enough time for them to think things through.
Both Wu and Xiao Wu looked hesitant.
Aunt He readily agreed, saying, "Grandma, Rui'er and I are willing to change our surnames to yours."
"Me too," Cao Yimei added casually.
Just then, Min Changli glared at the three of them and shouted, "Traitors!"
Madam Min ignored Min Changli, glanced at Consort He and her daughter, Cao Yimei, and then scanned the others.
Just as Madam Wu had prepared her explanation and was waiting for Madam Min to say something,
Min Qiao quickly withdrew her gaze and said to Zhu Xi, who was hiding in the shadows, "Let's go. The three of you can come along too."
"Alright, alright!" Aunt He happily tightened her grip on Min Yuerui's hand, but then, remembering something, she cautiously asked, "Grandma, can we go back and pack our things?"
Qiao Qinghe frowned. Since she had decided to go with her, why didn't she pack her things earlier?
Despite her dissatisfaction, Qiao Qinghe patiently said, "Okay. However, I'll only give you two quarters of an hour."
"Thank you, ma'am. We'll go back and pack up now."
With that, Aunt He grabbed Min Yuerui and ran away quickly.
Cao Yimei thought for a moment and said, "I'll go back and pack my things too," before turning and leaving.
Qiao Qinghe sat down again and picked up a book from the table to pass the time.
Suddenly, I miss A Shuang, who used to read to her.
And Wei Jia, I wonder how things are going with them in Huizhou.
Jingyuan should have been buried by now, right?
Did Second Sister-in-law and Yuanyao see Jingyuan one last time?
Is Old Woodcutter's injury any better?
Well, once the official establishment of the government is complete, Old Woodcutter should change his good name back.
It's time for the Joe family to prosper.
You tell me, if the Min clan were to perish while the Qiao clan were to prosper, wouldn't Min Ji be furious and jump up in anger? And then just show up himself?
After opening the book in Min Qiao's hands, she didn't read a single word, but her thoughts had already wandered far away.
However, those who were ignored by her could no longer remain calm.
Madam Wu bit her lip, her expression troubled, and asked, "Mother, aren't you going to say anything more?"
Qiao Qinghe gave Wu a strange look, "What did you say?"
Wu gripped her handkerchief tightly and said with a sense of desperation, "Aren't you going to say anything more to persuade us to come with you?"
Qiao Qinghe chuckled. "Why should I try to persuade you? I've already given you the chance. You were the ones who didn't want it. After that, whether you live or die is none of my business."
“Mother! How can our lives and deaths be unrelated to you? We are all your family!” Wu said anxiously.
Little Wu's heart skipped a beat, and she asked nervously, "Grandmother, if we don't change our surname to follow yours, will we really die?"
Min Changli grabbed Wu Shi and comforted her, "Mother, don't believe her nonsense, she's just trying to scare us!"
After saying that, he glared fiercely at Qiao Qinghe: "We were born into the Min family, and we will die as ghosts of the Min family! No matter what you say, we will never change our surname to follow you!"
Min Changzhong also grabbed Xiao Wu's arm.
Xiao Wu looked at Min Changzhong with unease.
Min Changzhong shook his head at her.
Ms. Wu took a deep breath, suppressing the panic in her heart.
If she could, she truly didn't want Min Changzhong to change his surname. If he did, Min Changzhong's life would be over.
However, Min Changzhong was already studying very hard, and she could see that he had a talent for studying.
If it weren't for the many things happening in the Marquis's residence this year, Min Changzhong would have taken the imperial examination this year.
Even if he misses this year, Min Changzhong will definitely be able to pass the imperial examination in two more years.
Even without the Marquis's mansion, he might still have a chance to rise in the world.
However, once the surname is changed, all efforts and hopes will vanish into thin air.
"Did I beg you to change your surname? Ha, you're just being presumptuous!"
Qiao Qinghe scoffed, "Even if you change your surname now, I won't accept it!"
"Hmph, we'd rather die than change our surname to yours!" Min Changli said through gritted teeth.
Qiao Qinghe, however, said nonchalantly, "Remember what you said."
After checking the time, Qiao Qinghe felt it was about time, so she stood up and walked slowly towards the outside of the mansion.
"Mother, are you really abandoning us?" Wu broke free from her youngest son and chased after Qiao Qinghe, asking.
For some reason, she felt panicked and uneasy, as if they might really die if Qiao Qinghe was allowed to leave.
Madam Wu felt the same way. She pried Min Changzhong's hand off and followed behind Qiao Qinghe, asking as she walked, "Grandmother, we've been besieged for seven or eight days now, and the Emperor hasn't issued any decree to punish us. Could it just be a bluff to scare us?"
Qiao Qinghe walked out without looking back, without answering a single word.
Saying a single word to someone who doesn't trust her is a waste of time.
"Stop right there! My mother and sister-in-law are asking you questions, why are you ignoring them?"
Just then, Min Changli roared and rushed up, trying to grab Qiao Qinghe.
"stop!!"
"Bang! Bang!"
Two voices rang out almost simultaneously.
A voice shouting "Stop!" came from ahead.
As they spoke, Min Yuexi, supported by Yu Hua and Yu Shu on either side, walked quickly toward them.
As for the two "bang" sounds, they were the sounds of Min Changli being kicked away by Zhu Xi and crashing into Min Changzhong, and then the two brothers falling to the ground together.
Qiao Qinghe cast an admiring glance at Zhu Xi.
That's killing two birds with one stone! What a great kick!
Soon, Min Yuexi arrived.
"Grandmother!" Min Yuexi first bowed respectfully to Qiao Qinghe, then nodded to Madam Wu and Madam Xiao Wu, "Mother, sister-in-law."
Then he turned to his two brothers, who were scrambling to their feet in a disheveled state.
"Xi'er, the Prince of Qi has let you leave the manor!?" Madam Wu's voice was full of surprise.
The brothers, Min Changzhong and Min Changli, also looked at Min Yuexi with shining eyes.
Even Madam Wu looked relieved.
Princess Qi, who was under house arrest, was able to leave the manor. Does this mean that the crisis in the Marquis's manor has been resolved?
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