Chapter 123: Sister-Protecting Maniac
"Old Lady! Look at me, my body was already half buried in the ground. Fortunately, I met Third Miss. Third Miss, a miraculous doctor, saved my life. She is undoubtedly our family's benefactor." The old woman raised her wine glass, unaware that the Qin family had all put down their bowls and chopsticks, their eyes fixed on her, their emotions mixed. "Our family is in such a state, and there is no way to repay you."
Madam Qin's eyes showed a hint of displeasure, but she didn't show it. She just smiled and said, "Nuannuan has always been a girl who can't stand the weak. She would lend a hand to beggars she met on the street. It's really nothing to worry about, so don't take it to heart."
Qin Xiangnuan listened from the side, feeling impressed by her grandmother's ability to speak. Unfortunately, the old woman didn't hear the sarcasm in her words and continued, "I think the third young lady is not young anymore. Why don't we two run the household and make the decisions while the old lady is here? My son is quite strong and can live a stable life. If I could marry the third young lady, I would definitely treat her well."
"I heard from the third young lady that she'll be heading to the border soon. It's bitterly cold there, and how could a spoiled young lady like you go there? Why not stay here with us?" The old woman became increasingly excited as she spoke, as if imagining a future scene. She added with saliva flying, "If the old lady feels uneasy, you can all stay here. We have enough space at home, and we have land outside..."
The atmosphere in the room was as cold as an ice cellar, and the Qin family members' faces were filled with dissatisfaction and anger.
Mrs. Zou couldn't help but speak up, "Those fields outside can't grow anything. If the fields couldn't feed people, we wouldn't have met your son on the small road in Phoenix Mountain and taken us to the house. If it weren't for Nuannuan, I'm afraid not only would we have lost our things, but we might have been injured too. We dare not keep these fields." Mrs. Zou was sharp-tongued and naturally knew how to satirize people.
"My son said that the third lady has a way to save those lands."
There was a shrewd light in the old woman's eyes. Qin Xiangnuan was probably able to hear what she was thinking in the capital.
It turns out that she treated the General's Mansion as an enemy and was trying to trick them!
Liu was so angry that she clenched her palms. When she tried to stand up, Qin Feng had already taken the lead. He didn't care about age or status. He just knew that if anyone dared to bully his little cousin, that was absolutely unacceptable. He raised his chin, looked at the old woman and said bluntly, "Oh, you have a good idea. You want to keep cousin Nuannuan. Not only will she marry your son, but she will also take care of the fields for you. Are you thinking of getting a wife or a maid?"
"You keep saying that your cousin has done you a favor, but what about you? You don't want to repay her, but instead want to detain her? You want to take your cousin away all by yourself! And make her work like a slave for your family?" Qin Feng almost raised his hand and pointed at the old woman's nose and scolded her. The old woman was so embarrassed by the scolding. The gang leader was already humiliated and couldn't bear it any longer. He wanted to pull the old woman to sit down, but she lost her temper and said, "Don't be so harsh. My son is the best. The second son told me that you are all people sentenced by the government."
"Those officials are holding you captive. We are already helping you by allowing the Third Miss to stay. What else do you want?"
The old woman waved away the black boss's hand. Xu Jian frowned and stood up, unable to bear it any longer. He walked to Qin Xiangnuan's side and said lightly in a voice that everyone in the room could hear, "Miss Third, when do you plan to leave? We will listen to you..." As soon as these words came out, it was like a slap in the face of the old woman. The so-called escorting officers would listen to Qin Xiangnuan's arrangements, and everything was clear.
"No problem. Thank you."
Qin Xiangnuan knew Xu Jian was trying to back her up, so she nodded and smiled. She stood up and glanced at the gang leader, knowing he was also in a difficult situation. Being a filial and dutiful person, he naturally didn't dare to contradict or disobey his mother in public. Furthermore, the old woman was in poor health and had finally recovered, so he was caught in the middle.
"I appreciate your kindness, of course. But marriage is a matter of mutual consent. Although the border is bitterly cold, my father is eager for me to go. I will certainly do what I promised you, but please don't mention the rest." Qin Xiangnuan's good mood had been completely ruined. She suppressed her impatience and said to Madam Qin, "Grandma, it's getting late. Don't wait to stay up all night. It's time to go back and rest."
This is a reminder.
Old Madam Qin understood immediately, and Zou and Liu stood up from both sides and supported her.
"Hey, why are you all leaving? This... Otherwise, you could go to the border to visit your family and come back..." The old woman looked at their backs and wanted to continue shouting. The black boss couldn't bear it anymore and whispered, almost yelling, "Mom, please stop talking!" After today, he was afraid that he would feel embarrassed to see Qin Xiangnuan again, let alone the thoughts in his heart. Everything was ruined by the old woman.
The evening breeze was blowing gently. Qin Xiangnuan was standing in the courtyard wearing the padded jacket that Jiang Lin had asked the secret guard to buy for her.
Jiang Lin looked at her back, thinking of the matter with the gang boss. He always didn't want to pay attention to her, so he walked around and prepared to leave. Qin Xiangnuan glanced at him and said, "Prince, please stay." Jiang Lin turned around and asked lightly under the moonlight, "What's the matter?"
"Have a couple of drinks with me?"
Qin Xiangnuan shook the wine pot in her hand, "I just took it out of the jar. It's really boring to drink alone. It seems that the prince can drink quite well. Why don't we have a competition to see who gets drunk first." She suggested cheerfully. Jiang Lin frowned and said in a tentative and dissatisfied tone, "Is this how you usually drink with men?" Why did he want to discipline her today?
What should she do and what should she not do? When does she need others to tell her what to do?
Qin Xiangnuan was furious. She lowered her raised hand, lowered her eyes, and said indifferently, "If the prince doesn't want to, I won't force him." "Let's go our separate ways!" As soon as she turned around, a pair of hands grasped her wrist. With a slight force, her fingers loosened and she couldn't hold the wine jug.
The wine jug fell and was caught by Jiang Lin.
Qin Xiangnuan turned around, and before she could say the sarcastic words she had prepared in her heart, Jiang Lin asked, "Where are you going?" Jiang Lin knew when to stop and to observe Qin Xiangnuan's words and expressions. Naturally, he knew that Qin Xiangnuan was in a bad mood, and his expression softened a little.
"Go there."
Qin Xiangnuan raised her hand and pointed at the roof of the house. Her mood improved a little and she raised her eyebrows and said, "I'm a little too lazy to walk around. How about you take me upstairs, Prince? Okay?" Her eyes moved, as if there were waves of love in them.
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