Chapter 466 Everyone moves into Lady Qinghe's residence
Upon entering the mansion, Qiao Qinghe had someone lead Wu Shi and the others to be settled in.
The He family and their daughter lived in the same courtyard as the Cao family.
The Wu family, including the mother and her two children, lived in the same courtyard as the Xiao Wu family, consisting of four people.
Min Yuexi was also given a separate courtyard.
Although Min Yuexi doesn't live here, Qiao Qinghe's attitude is clear: the Qiao residence will always reserve a courtyard for Min Yuexi.
When the four members of the Wu family lived in the Xuanping Marquis's residence, they lived in three separate courtyards.
Now that she was asked to stay in the same courtyard, Wu wanted to say something, but before she could speak, she was silenced by a look from Min Yuexi.
“Mother, have you forgotten the contents of the imperial edict?” Min Yuexi frowned and reminded her with displeasure, “You’ve barely escaped with your life, so you should behave yourself.”
"I didn't intend to do anything," Ms. Wu said, sounding a little aggrieved.
"It's fine for me to live with your eldest brother and sister-in-law. It's also fine for me to live with your second brother. However, it would be very inconvenient for your second brother to live with your eldest brother and sister-in-law."
“I was thinking that there are just as many empty courtyards in this mansion as there are in our Marquis’s mansion. It wouldn’t be a big deal to ask the old lady to give us another one to live in.”
Min Yuexi sighed, "Mother, this is the Qinghe Lady's residence, the residence of Grandmother. You must forget the Xuanping Marquis's residence, forget your status as the Marquis's wife. You are nothing now."
“Here, you should do whatever your grandmother says.”
“If you disobey your grandmother, I can’t help you.”
Wu hesitated for a moment, then obediently shut her mouth.
Min Yuexi looked at Wu Qin with a serious expression, "Sister-in-law, please keep an eye on them for me from now on. If anything happens, send someone to the Prince Qi's residence to find me."
"I will," Wu Qin quickly agreed.
Min Yuexi gave her a deep look and said coldly, "You've already disappointed me once. I hope there won't be a next time."
He paused, then added, "I never give people a second chance!"
Wu Qin nodded quickly, "I understand. I will definitely listen to the old lady from now on and will never go against her wishes again."
"I will also keep an eye on my mother and the others, and make sure they don't disturb the old lady."
After thinking for a moment, Wu Qin continued, "Princess Qi, rest assured, I will do my best to find a way to mend the relationship between our family and the old lady."
“We will all depend on the old lady for our livelihood from now on. My mother and the others are sensible people and will not make things difficult for her again.”
These words struck a chord with Min Yuexi, and she nodded in satisfaction.
Min Yuexi had been out for quite some time. She went with the others to take a look at the assigned courtyard, then turned back to say goodbye to Qiao Qinghe and left.
***
In the main courtyard, Yang An briefly explained the situation at the Qiao residence before leaving.
Fang Mama was afraid that Qiao Qinghe would get tired, so she didn't dare to reminisce for long. She only said a few words and then left with Yang An.
After they left, Ah Shuang came up to serve Qiao Qinghe as she bathed and changed.
Only then did Qiao Qinghe have a chance to ask, "When did you return to Beijing?"
Ah Shuang replied with a smile, "I entered the city yesterday evening, just before the city gates closed."
"We all thought the old lady must live in the southern part of the city. But when we got there, we found out that she had been staying at the Xuanping Marquis's residence since she returned to the capital."
“I was supposed to go to the Marquis’s residence to see you last night. But Steward Yang said that the Marquis’s residence was besieged, and I wouldn’t be able to see you even if I went. So, I stayed here in the south city to wait for you to return.”
Qiao Qinghe nodded. "How many people did you bring back? How many are still in Huizhou?"
"How was Weijia doing when you left?"
"Has Jingyuan been buried? Did my second sister-in-law and Yuanyao see Jingyuan one last time?"
Qiao Qinghe sighed, "Tell me about the situation in Huizhou."
Wei Jia smiled and said, "There are a total of fifty-six servants in Huizhou, and forty of them came back with me this time."
"The remaining sixteen will wait for Sister Weijia to return, and then we'll come to the capital together."
Qiao Qinghe nodded. No wonder the mansion had no shortage of servants.
"You continue."
"Yes. We set off from Huizhou ten days ago."
"When we left, my aunt and cousin had already arrived in Huizhou and met with young master Jingyuan and young master Jingyao."
"Well... one of the two young masters died and the other was seriously injured. The madam was heartbroken and fainted several times from crying."
"Fortunately, the cousin was there to comfort the aunt, and in addition, Sister Weijia was pregnant with Young Master Jingyuan's child, so the aunt was able to calm down."
"When we left, Young Master Jingyuan had already been laid to rest."
"Because Sister Weijia has been traveling a long way, her pregnancy isn't going well, and the doctor advised her to rest well. In addition, Young Master Jingyao's injuries are not suitable for long-distance travel. Therefore, Aunt and the others are staying in Huizhou for the time being. They plan to wait until Sister Weijia is three months pregnant before heading back to the capital."
Qiao Qinghe's expression changed constantly as she listened, and she only smiled after hearing that Wei Jia was indeed pregnant with Jing Yuan's child.
"Great! Great! Jingyuan can finally have an heir!"
"Remember to remind me to write them a letter later, telling them to take care of their pregnancies or recover from their injuries, and that there's no need for them to rush back to Beijing."
"Yes," A-Shuang replied.
***
Qiao Qinghe returned to Nancheng and rested for two days. Starting from the third day, people began to visit her one after another.
The first person to arrive was none other than Madam Zheng.
Did I disturb your rest?
Qiao Qinghe personally welcomed him in, "How could that be? I was just bored when you arrived."
The two entered the room, and a maidservant served tea before leaving.
Then Madam Zheng said, "Do you know that the Min family of Huizhou has already been escorted to the capital?"
Qiao Qinghe nodded. "I know."
Madam Zheng frowned. "Then how can you still sit still?"
Qiao Qinghe asked with a smile, "Why can't I sit still?"
"The arrival of the Min family from Huizhou in the capital means that the day of execution is not far off."
Madam Zheng said worriedly, "Isn't your son on the execution list too? Aren't you going to think of another way?"
"Tch!" Qiao Qinghe scoffed lightly. "What's the point of trying? He's dead, so be it. That kind of beast who murdered his mother is better off dead sooner rather than later."
Madam Zheng stared in astonishment, "Mother murder? Your son wanted to kill you?"
"Yes, if His Majesty's men hadn't intervened in time, I'm afraid I would have died at the hands of that beast."
"Oh dear, what's going on here!" Madam Zheng looked at Qiao Qinghe with great concern. "With the Min family in trouble, your life in the capital will be very difficult from now on."
Qiao Qinghe said dismissively, "Are you worried that I can't withstand the criticism from the outside world, or are you worried that someone will take advantage of me when I'm no longer supported and try to bully or retaliate against me?"
"Ha, haven't I endured enough criticism these past few years?"
"What difference does it make what they say? As long as I don't care, those rumors can't hurt me."
"As for a reply... I'm eagerly awaiting it!"
Madam Zheng looked at Qiao Qinghe with a complicated expression, "You really are... incredibly carefree!"
"But don't worry, I'm still on your side. If you need anything, you can send someone to me. I'll do my best to help."
Qiao Qinghe sincerely expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you!"
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