A man dressed in light gray clothes bowed respectfully to her.
Qin Qing looked up, a hint of surprise flashing across her face. This was the first time in all her time since she had transmigrated that someone had called her Miss Qin instead of Madam Qin or Aunt Qin!
This feels quite novel! Then she smiled.
"Indeed! May I ask when... when will Madam Wang come out?"
This servant is clearly a servant of the General's Mansion. He must have just brought the carriage through the back gate. Aunt Wang should be heading out by now.
"The old lady will be out soon, please wait a moment."
After saying that, the man walked directly into the general's mansion, and the two soldiers at the gate did not stop him.
Before long, Aunt Wang, dressed in a navy blue long-sleeved shirt, exuded an undeniable air of dignified elegance. Unlike when they first met, she was no longer difficult and arrogant, nor was she as kind and gossipy as she was yesterday. She displayed the demeanor of a matriarch.
It's true what they say: clothes make the man, and a saddle makes the horse!
When the old lady saw Qin Qing at the door, a bright smile immediately appeared on her face.
"You're here! Let's go!"
As she spoke, she walked over to Qin Qing's side, her face full of genuine affection and kindness, showing that she truly loved Qin Qing very much.
This was the first time Qin Qing had ever felt such a gaze. After all, she had previously been a grandmother and mother, and had never imagined that one day she would be looked at like this.
A warm feeling welled up inside her, and she smiled, reaching out to support the old lady.
After everyone boarded the carriage, it finally slowly left the General's Mansion.
Inside the carriage, the old lady quickly regained her composure from yesterday. She held Qin Qing's hand and laughed happily while carefully examining her, her gaze becoming increasingly satisfied!
"Look at you, you're not even thirty, let alone forty! No high-ranking official's wife can compare to you! My Tiedan is so lucky to have such an excellent wife!"
Qin Qing was completely confused by what he heard! He asked in bewilderment.
"Tiedan'er?"
Only then did Aunt Wang realize that she had let something slip, so she decided to just go all out.
"Haha... That's my son, Wang Yan! His nickname is Tiedan'er! I named him that, isn't it particularly tough? A real man should protect his country, so the tougher the better!"
Her tone was quite smug...
But a scene flashed through Qin Qing's mind: the famous General Wang Yan, with a very serious face, was about to go to the battlefield, while Aunt Wang was not far away, calling out with a worried expression.
"Tie Dan'er... have a safe journey! You must come back alive!"
"Pfft!"
Just thinking about that bizarre scene makes her want to laugh!
Who would have thought that cold-faced general would have such a ridiculous nickname, Iron Egg?! Hahaha!
Seeing her happy, Aunt Wang was a little confused, and Qin Qing noticed this and quickly stopped smiling.
"The old lady is right. A real man should have such a strong name. General Wang is one of the most outstanding talents in our Tianlong Kingdom. With a mother like him, what more could a husband ask for!"
He spoke with such earnestness that he instantly won over the old lady, and the two chatted and laughed all the way...
Time passed by unnoticed, and the carriage finally stopped in front of a large house.
As soon as Qin Qing stepped off the carriage, he saw a magnificent gate with two fierce stone lions standing at the entrance, completely different from the unrefined stone lions of modern times!
After a moment of surprise, she quickly turned around and reached out to help the old lady down.
When I looked up again, the three large characters above the gate came into view…
"The Princess's Residence..."
Hearing her mutter to herself, the old lady realized that she hadn't told her the address of the gathering today.
"Today, the eldest princess personally hosted a banquet, and all the princes, nobles, and the families of court officials have come here. I really couldn't refuse, so I decided to come."
Qin Qing nodded, showing no exaggerated or panicked expression, which pleased the old lady once again!
After all, their general's mansion has always produced military talents, and the women in the family are also capable and strong-willed, never backing down! Logically speaking, she wouldn't have been interested in a gentle woman like Qin Qing, but after getting to know her and become familiar with her, she felt that such a woman, gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, was enough for her son.
Moreover, a few years ago, because her husband and eldest son died on the battlefield, the reputation of the General's Mansion plummeted. It was only in recent years that her son, Wang Yan, single-handedly intimidated the border regions, which made those people start currying favor with her again!
Therefore, a strong and intelligent matriarch is exactly what their General's Mansion needs right now! But she herself couldn't stand these kinds of gatherings, so she dragged Qin Qing over to test whether she was suitable.
Qin Qing had no idea what she was thinking; she just thought it was an ordinary gathering and tried to stay out of the spotlight.
After entering the main gate, you will find a five-bay main hall with the words "gentle and serene" hanging inside. There are artificial hills and ponds on both sides, and the cobblestone path is elegant and beautiful. You will then walk to the backyard, where the buildings are luxurious, majestic and magnificent!
The place was incredibly large. Although Qin Qing was amazed inwardly, she didn't show it on her face. She quietly followed behind the old lady without saying a word, appearing very demure.
After walking for a long time, we finally stopped inside a huge pavilion...
At this moment, a woman dressed in a long yellow brocade dress walked over with a smile on her face. Her hair was long and flowing, her face was as beautiful as a peach blossom, her figure was slender, her skin was snow-white, and her narrow phoenix eyes inexplicably carried a hint of meanness. A jade pendant with a single eyebrow was tied around her waist, which added a touch of strange gentleness to her appearance.
The old lady smiled upon seeing the visitor and bent down slightly.
"This old woman greets the Princess!"
The woman smiled upon hearing this and affectionately took the old lady's arm.
"Why are you being so formal, Madam? Ling'er won't be happy."
Watching the woman chatting and laughing, the old lady seemed to deliberately keep her distance, showing no sign of smugness, and subtly withdrew her hand.
The woman sensed her aloofness and rejection, her face stiffened for a moment before she smiled again, as if nothing had happened.
Qin Qing followed behind silently, always keeping in mind Shaoyao's instructions. However, her not looking for trouble didn't mean trouble wouldn't find her.
Princess Ling'er suddenly turned to look at Qin Qing and asked in surprise.
"Who is this... Ling'er? I've never seen her before."
Although she said she had never met her before, the way she looked at Qin Qing was filled with disgust and disdain, which confused Qin Qing. They didn't know each other, so why was this woman looking at her like that?
Thinking of this, she didn't wait for the old lady to introduce her, but bowed and said respectfully.
"This humble woman, Mu Qinshi Qin Qing, greets the Princess."
I just heard the old lady call her a princess, so she must be right.
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