Aunt Wang was taken aback when she heard this, and said with a hint of guilt in her expression.
"I'm really sorry about this. Those people were supposed to be arresting my wife, which affected your family. How are they now? Have they been found?"
Qin Qing nodded and said gently.
"Auntie, don't blame yourself. When two countries are at war, it can only be said that the State of Qi is despicable and cunning, which is why my family was separated! Fortunately, I have now found my children. Although some things happened in between, it can be said that the bitterness has finally come to an end."
Aunt Wang finally breathed a sigh of relief. She had considered sending people to look for him, but there was still no news. Wang Yan held an important position, and the court would never let him go!
"By the way, who is that little girl? I remember you have a daughter-in-law, don't you? I don't remember you having a daughter?"
Hearing this, Qin Qing's expression darkened, and she shook her head.
“My daughter-in-law Zhang He is gone! A lot happened on the road and I can’t explain it all in a short time. But Shaoyao is a little girl I rescued on the road. She was all alone and that’s why I took her in as my goddaughter.”
Aunt Wang instantly realized she had asked an inappropriate question, and after a moment of embarrassment, she said...
"Really... What a pity for such a good daughter-in-law!"
Qin Qing suddenly thought of something and said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
"Aunt Wang, you seemed quite aggressive just now. Could it be that you've stopped the rumors circulating in the neighborhood?"
Upon hearing this, Aunt Wang's face immediately turned somewhat embarrassed, and she said awkwardly.
"Huh? This...this...it's all because of those gossips. I got carried away and came here. But having a daughter-in-law like you, I'm willing! That brat Wang Yan didn't even tell me..."
Before Aunt Wang could finish her increasingly enthusiastic complaints, Qin Qing quickly waved her hand to interrupt, looking completely bewildered.
"Wait! Auntie, have you misunderstood something?"
Seeing this, Aunt Wang smiled knowingly and said mysteriously.
"I'm an experienced woman, I understand all this! Don't worry, I won't say anything carelessly before you get married, to protect your reputation and innocence!"
Qin Qing's eyes widened in disbelief. It turned out that gossip didn't discriminate based on gender or age!
"Auntie, please let me explain! It's not like that, General Wang and I just..."
I understand.
Before she could finish speaking, Aunt Wang covered her mouth with her hand while laughing, looking at her with an expression that said, "Don't worry," which made Qin Qing's face turn green...
"You kids still like playing this game, sigh... I'm really getting old! But don't worry, I'm not an old-fashioned person. My son is thirty-two this year, not young anymore. You're only six years older than him. I don't ask for anything else, I just want someone to take care of my son after I pass away..."
As she spoke, Aunt Wang looked utterly heartbroken, as if she had given up on treatment, which made Qin Qing's face darken with disbelief!
It wasn't that she was being paranoid, but why was Aunt Wang so different this time? She wasn't like this when they first met! She still remembered the haughty look on Aunt Wang's face when she brought her dumplings.
After thinking about it, she decided to give up and stop spreading rumors with the wise.
Before we knew it, it was noon...
"Huh? It's already noon? Uh, don't mind me! I'm just an old woman with nothing to do most of the time, and I don't even have anyone to talk to. It's rare to meet a woman like you with whom I can chat, so I forgot the time."
Qin Qing endured the stiffness in her arms, her face still bearing a stiff smile.
She'd been listening to Aunt Wang talk for the entire hour; her arm was practically numb from it…
How come I never realized Aunt Wang was so talkative before?!
After saying this, Aunt Wang looked at Qin Qing with reluctance.
"I didn't realize time had flown by so quickly. It's rare to have a chat with you."
Seeing this, Qin Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said.
"It's alright. You're welcome to come and visit more often in the future. I'll be waiting for you anytime."
However, it's uncertain whether she's even there!
Upon hearing this, Aunt Wang beamed with joy, and her spirits lifted even further.
"Alright! You said it yourself, so I'll have to bother you more often from now on."
After saying that, Aunt Wang turned to leave, and Qin Qing finally had some peace and quiet.
"Oh, right... there's a party tomorrow, but I'm too lazy to go alone. Why don't you come with me?"
Upon seeing Aunt Wang return, Qin Qing quickly sat up straight! Her first thought was that she finally understood the tension and helplessness Chen Chu had felt that day!
"Okay... I'll definitely go."
As long as you leave quickly, that's all that matters! That's what I was thinking!
Seeing that she agreed, Aunt Wang left satisfied.
The skinny man, whose legs had gone numb from squatting in the corner, slowly got up and staggered away from the street.
Once Qin Qing was certain that Aunt Wang had left, she slumped into a chair and let out a long sigh of relief.
"Mother... are you really going to that gathering? The capital is full of people and complicated affairs, and most of the families of high-ranking officials are not to be trifled with..."
Peony walked up behind her, her eyes filled with worry and unease.
Qin Qing nodded helplessly.
"It's alright, it's just a party, they're not going to eat me!"
But he didn't notice the hesitant look in Peony's eyes.
The next morning, Qin Qing put on her purple Xiangyun gauze, with two strands of hair flowing in front of her forehead and her waterfall-like long hair tied back, looking every bit like a married woman!
Her skin was as white as snow, and her eyes were like pools of clear water. With each glance, she possessed an elegant and refined air that captivated all who beheld her, making them feel inferior and unworthy of her presence. Yet, within that aloof and lively spirit lay a captivating charm that could not help but enthrall the soul.
Her purple outfit made her look even more mysterious and elegant, absolutely stunning!
Qin Qing stared at the woman inside the yellow copper bell, slightly taken aback...
People in ancient times didn't take good care of their skin, and their maintenance was generally not that great! Someone like her, who is almost forty years old, shouldn't look this young. In all the time she's been in this world, she has never seen a forty-year-old woman who looks as young as her.
She frowned. Being too young and beautiful isn't necessarily a good thing!
A moment later, it was noon. She ate a few bites and then got into the carriage.
After escorting her to the entrance of the General's Mansion, Peony drove away, making sure to give her some instructions before leaving.
"Mother... please don't say too much about anything, and it's best not to leave the old lady's side for even a moment. If someone tries to cause trouble, try not to get angry. There will probably be many daughters of officials today, so just ignore them."
Qin Qing didn't think too much about it at first, but Shaoyao looked very serious, clearly worried about her, which made her take it more seriously.
"I understand, don't worry!"
After saying this, she watched the peony leave before turning around, just as another carriage slowly pulled up...
"May I ask if this is Miss Qin?"
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