Chapter 389 Guilt

The Qin Mansion seemed to have fallen into a superficial silence again.

At least on the Lantern Festival, the whole Qin Mansion was immersed in the festive joy, with red lanterns hanging high, colorful lights flashing, and laughter and joy one after another.

Originally, the Lantern Festival was just a family banquet, and no one was invited, but unexpectedly, the Princess's Mansion sent them gifts.

Qin Shu was a little strange. The Princess was not so polite to her on weekdays, but she started to send gifts to each other during the festival.

Qin Shu opened the gift box and saw a gorgeous skirt. The fabric of the skirt was as smooth as silk, and it was embroidered with exquisite flower and bird patterns, which were lifelike. Qin Shu gently stroked the skirt, feeling deeply moved.

Xixi had just been given a dress during the Spring Festival, and there was another dress in this gift box, which shows how much the princess likes little Xixi.

The one who brought the dress was the most experienced nanny in the princess's mansion. As soon as the nanny came, she smiled at Qin Shu. Qin Shu immediately understood that the princess must have something to say to her.

Qin Shu welcomed the nanny into the inner hall, personally brewed a cup of hot tea for her, and asked the maids to bring some exquisite snacks. Seeing Qin Shu so thoughtful, the nanny's smile became even brighter.

Sure enough, the two exchanged a few pleasantries, and the nanny got to the point and said.

"Madam Qin, I came here today, in addition to giving gifts, I also have something to tell you."

Qin Shu put down the teacup in her hand, nodded slightly, and motioned the nanny to continue.

The nanny coughed lightly, cleared her throat and said.

"Originally, the emperor wanted to invite Madam Qin and Miss Qin to the palace for a banquet on the Lantern Festival, but the princess, considering the joy of Madam Qin and Miss Qin reuniting at home, declined the emperor's kindness on your behalf."

Qin Shu heard this and a warm current surged in her heart. She looked at the nanny with gratitude.

"The princess is really considerate and thinks of us."

After Qin Shu entered the palace last time, she felt that the palace gate was like a sea. If it was not necessary, Qin Shu really didn't want to enter the palace again and face the emperor.

If it was Pei Xuanyi, she could still be more relaxed, but the emperor...

Qin Shu sighed helplessly, and she also knew that the princess sent someone to pass on this message just to prevent her from letting the cat out of the bag and using the nanny's words as an excuse. It was definitely not because the princess knew the troubles in Qin Shu's heart that she helped her avoid the palace banquet.

The nanny nodded and continued.

"Then I will wish the head of the Qin family a happy Lantern Festival on behalf of the princess!"

"Please also express my gratitude to the princess on my behalf."

Qin Shu stood up and bowed deeply to the nanny. She did not forget to go to the house and take out the most expensive gifts she had prepared in advance and handed them to the nanny.

"This is for the princess, and there are also gifts from the palace. Please help me take them back."

The nanny waved her hand and took the things from Qin Shu's hand.

"Madam Qin is so polite. I will go back and report."

Qin Shu personally sent the nanny to the door and watched her go away.

When the nanny's figure disappeared at the corner of the street, Qin Shu turned back to the house, and the smile on her face had not completely faded. She walked to the bed, picked up the gorgeous skirt, and gently stroked it, her heart full of warmth.

"Xixi, come and see, this is a gift from the princess." Qin Shu shouted to the outside of the door.

Qin Xixi heard her mother's call and ran in happily. When she saw the skirt in her mother's hand, her eyes lit up immediately. She excitedly took the skirt and tried it on her body.

[Wow, it's so beautiful! Thank you mother, thank you princess! ]

Qin Xixi turned around excitedly, with a happy smile on her face.

Qin Shu looked at her daughter's happy face and felt extremely satisfied in her heart. She walked to Qin Xixi's side, gently stroked her hair, and said softly.

"Xixi, I'm glad you like it. The princess really loves you and gave you such a beautiful skirt."

[Hehe, during this Chinese New Year, Xixi has a lot of new skirts, Xixi is so happy! 】

Qin Xixi was very happy and wanted to pull her mother to try the clothes on.

Qin Shu had no choice but to let her go.

At this time, Wen Yanya walked into the room with a pale face. Wen

Yanya had slept for a whole day and night before she woke up.

She was half shy and half ashamed, but she couldn't stop meeting Qin Qixuan and Qin Shu for the rest of her life, so she had to bite the bullet and go to them.

As soon as she saw Qin Shu, Wen Yanya knelt down with a pale face.

"Aunt, I... I'm sorry for you..."

Wen Yanya's voice was choked with sobs, and her eyes were red. She lowered her head and dared not look at Qin Shu.

Qin Shu sighed softly, walked forward to help Wen Yanya up, and her voice was soft.

"Yanya, get up and talk. It's not your fault."

Wen Yanya raised her head, her eyes full of confusion.

"Aunt, you...you don't blame me?"

Qin Shu patted her hand gently and said with a smile.

"Yan Ya, you are a good child. You are also a victim in this matter. What's more, you are the one who suffered the loss. Since the wedding date between you and Xuan Yi has been set, there is nothing to feel guilty about."

Wen Yan Ya felt warm in her heart when she heard this. But Qin Shu was so reasonable, she couldn't help but feel more guilty.

"But...but I..."

She wanted to say, but I am no longer a virgin. If others knew, then... But when the words came to her lips, she swallowed them back.

Qin Shu saw that Wen Yan Ya was hesitant to speak, and guessed something in her heart. She sighed and said.

"You don't have to worry about other things. Auntie doesn't blame you, and you are not allowed to blame yourself. It's all someone else's fault. Have fun in the capital during this time, and don't worry about anything else."

Wen Yanya nodded, tears falling again.

Qin Shu comforted her a few more words, and then let her go back to rest.

Qin Xixi watched from the side and understood a little bit. She walked to Wen Yanya and took her hand.

"Sister Yanya, don't be sad."

[Mother is right, Sister Wen can't be blamed for this. And my eldest brother will definitely take responsibility! ]

Wen Yanya felt warm at heart when she heard that. Seeing Qin Xixi's innocent smile, her guilt and uneasiness were also alleviated.

Qin Xixi saw that Wen Yanya was in a better mood, so she took her to try on new clothes.

Xixi pointed at a pink skirt and babbled, with excitement in her eyes.

[Sister Yanya, do you think the new clothes my mother prepared for me look good?]

Wen Yanya looked at the skirt and her eyes were also full of surprise.

"It looks really good. Xixi will look very beautiful in it."

Qin Xixi was even happier when she heard that. She took Wen Yanya and walked towards the room.

After the two tried on the clothes, Qin Xixi took Wen Yanya to play in the garden.

The flowers in the garden were in full bloom. Qin Xixi and Wen Yanya walked through the flowers, and their laughter echoed in the garden.

When Qin Qixuan came back, he happened to see this scene. He stood far away, watching Qin Xixi and Wen Yanya having so much fun, and a warm feeling rose in his heart.