Chapter 171 Qingjun, please don’t despise me
Lin Qingjun felt that meeting and dealing with Concubine Ning was the limit of shock and tension she had experienced that day.
But she really didn't expect that the real limit was actually here.
The real limit is not that kind of coercion, calculation, conspiracy, and powerful control. The real calculation may also be a few words and a few unknown secrets.
If Concubine Ning's actions today might cost her her life, then what Old Madam Ji said just now might cost the lives of the people of the entire Daqi Kingdom, including Concubine Ning.
Therefore, in front of Madam Ji, Concubine Ning is just a person who cannot stand up to the standard. Of course, her previous resistance in the Lin Mansion will become worthless here.
Let me put it this way, when it comes to major issues of right and wrong, and when it comes to our country and our family, all those calculations and conspiracies are so small that they cannot be any smaller.
Lin Qingjun frowned and remained silent.
She had never been exposed to these things before, and she needed time to digest and calm down. This was really beyond her imagination. She was just a concubine who was reborn and just wanted to take her concubine away from the tiger's den. She never thought that one day she would know such a big secret.
"But old lady, why are you telling me this?"
Was it just to give her aunt an explanation? But wasn't this explanation too heavy? She and her aunt really couldn't bear it. It would be better not to give an explanation at all.
More importantly, this matter might involve her and her aunt. They haven't escaped from the wolf's den yet, and they are caught in a huge whirlpool of another world. Isn't this asking for their lives?
Thinking of this, Lin Qingjun's tone couldn't help but be filled with blame and anger.
Madam Ji was slightly stunned.
She has always been the one blaming others and getting angry at others, but now there are people who are actually angry with her and blaming her?
Not only was Mrs. Ji not annoyed, she laughed instead.
"Qingjun, Miss Lin Er, you won't blame me for calling you like this, right?"
Lin Qingjun's mouth twitched. She had already screamed, and she was the elder, so could she be blamed?
Madam Ji continued, "Qingjun, I have no intention of dragging you into this. Also, what we say now will never be spread out. It will only be known to the four of us."
So she doesn't have to worry at all.
She added, "I'm telling this because I really want to give your aunt an explanation. It's not that I don't want to kill Mrs. Wu, but I can't do anything about it. Even if I die, Mrs. Wu can't be touched."
For the sake of Wu'an Marquis Mansion and the entire Daqi Kingdom, what does it matter if she, a mere old woman, dies?
She continued, "Secondly, you will eventually be connected to my Wu'an Marquis Mansion. It's better to tell you the truth today than to keep you in the dark later. At least you have an idea of what's going on."
"As for the third one..."
She had a wry smile on her face.
"The third reason is that I, an old woman, am in great pain and want someone to talk to."
She has kept this matter in her heart for most of her life, from her youth to her old age, from before she married into the Ji family to when the Ji family had many children and grandchildren. Those who knew this secret had long passed away, leaving only her, an old woman, to guard it. She was really suffering and really tired.
Today was a good opportunity for her to talk about the pain in her heart, right? She was also a human being, and she needed to relieve her inner distress. This secret was like a mountain, pressing down on her and making her breathless. She felt like she was going crazy bearing it all alone.
When Mrs. Ji said this, tears welled up in her eyes. Under the bright candlelight, her old and tired look was revealed.
When Lin Qingjun saw this, he couldn't help but feel distressed.
The old lady was a capable person. People outside always talked about how bravely she defeated the enemy when she was young, and how she was praised as a female general and a heroine. After she became an old lady, she spent most of her dowry on her sickly grandson, which made her exhausted.
Oh, forget it, she doesn't blame or resent anyone, just pretend that she and her aunt have never heard of this matter today.
As for the statement that she had a connection with the Wu'an Marquis Mansion, perhaps it was because of Lin Yingxue. The marriage between her Lin Mansion and the Wu'an Marquis Mansion was still going on, and the Wu'an Marquis Mansion had not broken off the engagement, right?
"Qingjun, you are a good child and a smart child. I believe you will understand me, right?"
Um.
"Qingjun, I will have to work hard for you in the future. My Wu'an Marquis Mansion is more complicated than other mansions. Please don't despise me."
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"But it doesn't matter. I believe in you. You will handle it. Also, I will be your solid backup. Just go for it."
Huh? ?
The more Mrs. Ji spoke, the tighter she held her hands, and the look in her eyes when she looked at Lin Qingjun became more fond and loving.
The more Lin Qingjun listened, the more confused he became. He wanted to pull his hand away, but it was held too tightly and he couldn't pull it out at all.
Aunt Liu didn't think there was anything wrong. She was so happy that someone liked her daughter. She wished everyone liked her daughter so that her Jun'er would get more love.
Lin Qingjun felt that something was wrong and quickly changed the subject.
"Old Madam, what do you want to do with that eldest lady?"
Assassinating the mother-in-law is a serious crime. Could it be that the old lady would really ignore it?
besides.
"I think this matter is not something that the eldest lady can do alone. Old lady should find out who is behind this."
When she arrived, there were three rooms with no monks in sight, not even the monks on duty. Logically, how could a temple as large as Xiangguo Temple be so cold? It was irrational.
The commotion here was so loud and lasted for so long, but not a single monk came over. This was even more strange.
The eldest lady can use half a letter to control the old lady, but she definitely does not have the ability to control the monks here, so there must be someone behind the scenes cooperating with her to target the Wu'an Marquis Mansion.
What happened today was like an invisible net that trapped them.
But who exactly is it? The old lady needs to think carefully. She doesn't know much about the enemies of Wu'an Marquis Mansion, and can't say who it is. However, judging from the situation, the person behind this must have a great background.
"Oh, and also, the Fifth Miss is coming over today."
Lin Qingjun thought about it and decided to tell the truth. She didn't come here on her own initiative, but Miss Ji Wu dragged her here. If she were to count the credit, Miss Ji Wu's would be the first.
She continued, "Although I don't know what's going on in the Ji Mansion, and I can't comment on it, I feel that you've neglected the Fifth Miss and the others too much."
Look, Miss Ji Wu only has a few copper coins on her. Is she still a lady? Even Lin Yingxue, the daughter of a fourth-rank official, has at least ten or twenty taels of silver to use. Miss Ji Wu must have at least that much on her, right?
And in her hair, there was only a silver hairpin? She was as plain as a concubine's daughter. This was really outrageous.
But even though the Fifth Miss was like this, she never resented the Old Madam. When she heard that the Old Madam was in trouble, she was extremely anxious. A Fifth Miss like this should be treated well, right?
Not only did Mrs. Ji not get angry with Lin Qingjun, but she gave a meaningful explanation.
"Qingjun, don't you think this is the best thing for them?"
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