Seeing that she said this, Cui Shi didn't want to leave, so she smiled and said, "This is also my first time attending a banquet at the Marquis's residence. I don't know many people here. The old lady and the madam are the hosts and are too busy to attend to the guests. We just happened to run into each other and chatted here."
Madam Dai immediately said, "I am from the ninth branch of the Gu family. My husband works in the Military Command and doesn't usually have the opportunity to visit the Marquis's residence. Today, I see many unfamiliar faces. If it weren't for the Marquis's understanding, we wouldn't have the chance to be neighbors with the Marquis's residence."
She explained the background and reasons clearly in one sentence. Qin Jijiu's rank was not high. Cui Shi felt a lot in agreement with her. After chatting for a while, the two became even more compatible.
Qin Yuan knew that Madam Dai was concerned about the twins, so she briefly mentioned it.
Madam Dai smiled and said, "My husband has no children, so having a child would make things more lively. To be frank, we live next to the Marquis's mansion, so we are closer to the Marquis's mansion than other clansmen. This is a blessing that no one can envy. As for the child... we will naturally always put the Marquis's mansion first."
Clearly, Dai had already found out the truth and was here to show his loyalty.
Qin Yuan naturally wouldn't disappoint Madam Dai's kindness, and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, we are all relatives. Now, for the sake of these two children, we are even closer. Although their birth mother has some shortcomings, the Marquis still remembers the kindness of the children's birth father. This arrangement is also because he thinks that Brother Cheng and Sister-in-law are reliable people."
Gu Jinghui did not agree with her suggestion, but she had not given up the idea of using the twins to lure Zhao out. Therefore, she made many hints in her words to let Dai understand the Marquis's attitude towards the two children.
As expected, Lady Dai's expression relaxed, and she smiled and said, "The Marquis is truly grateful. My husband often praises the Marquis at home for his brilliant military strategy and his love for his soldiers like his own children, which is why he has been able to achieve such great success. I had only heard about it before, but now, seeing how the Marquis treats his two children, I understand the Marquis's magnanimity and character. No wonder my husband admires the Marquis so much."
Qin Yuan smiled and said, "The Marquis also felt that Brother Cheng and Sister-in-law were honest and reliable people, which is why he entrusted the two children to them."
Madam Dai beamed with joy and said happily, "Oh dear, oh dear, I really don't know what to say. When I get home, I'll tell the master and make him happy too."
After chatting and laughing for a while, Hongmian ran over and pulled Hongye aside to whisper a few words. Hongye came over and said, "Madam, the Sixth Madam wants to speak with you."
Qin Yuan glanced at Hongye: "..."
At this time of day, what could Sixth Madam possibly want from her?
Qin Yuan turned to Cui and Dai and said, “Mother, Sister-in-law Cheng, I still have some things to attend to. After you finish admiring the flowers, turn past the pavilion. There is tea and snacks there where you can rest. If you want to talk to someone, go to the middle of the garden. The old lady is sitting there.”
Madam Dai hurriedly said, "Madam, please go ahead with your work. With me by your side, Madam Qin will not feel wronged."
Cui said, "Your sister-in-law Cheng and I are having a great chat, you just go and do your thing."
Cui originally wanted to have a proper talk with Qin Wan, but now was clearly not the time, so she gave up on the idea.
Qin Yuan led Hongye and Hongmian away before asking, "What exactly happened?"
Hongye looked at Hongmian and said, "Tell me in detail."
Hongmian then spoke.
"Madam Xu went to Sixth Madam's place, but was pulled away by Granny Zhao and said something that disturbed Sixth Madam. It was said that Sixth Madam was so angry that she vomited blood. Both Granny Zhao and Madam Xu were crying."
Qin Yuan's vision went black.
Hongye was furious and said angrily, "What could possibly be so serious that it had to turn into this today? The old lady said she wanted to hold a banquet to drive away bad luck, but she had to make such a scene that she vomited blood. It's like she couldn't wait even a day longer. How old is Granny Zhao? She's still so unreliable."
Qin Yuan said softly, "What could possibly be wrong that could make Granny Zhao so uneasy?"
Hongmian leaned closer and whispered mysteriously, "It's all about the money. Granny Zhao has been driven crazy by those stewards who have contributed money these days. I heard that the pepper was bought by the Xu family, so Granny Zhao might want to ask the Xu family for a refund."
Qin Yuan remained silent.
Hongye suppressed her anger and asked curiously, "The Xu family could have just returned the money after selling the pepper. Business has its ups and downs. The stewardesses can't afford to lose money. Why not just return whatever amount they have left over? Why make it to the point that the Sixth Madam is spitting blood?"
Hongmian was a domesticated child, so she knew more.
"Granny Zhao would go out whenever she had the chance, and she always came back covered in dust and dirt. It was clear that she was not well received by the Xu family, otherwise she wouldn't have been so eager to grab Madam Xu and make a scene."
Qin Yuan asked, "What is the Xu family planning?"
Hongye said, "We'll only know when we get there."
Qin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Hongmian, quickly go and find someone to invite Doctor Li from Renhetang. Have them come in through the side gate and go directly to the Sixth Madam's courtyard, so that no one else can see them."
Hongmian nodded.
Qin Yuan added, "Once you've gone, hurry back to find me."
Hongmian nodded even more.
Qin Yuan hurriedly led Hongye to the Sixth Madam's courtyard. On the way, Hongye couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that the Xu family doesn't trust Granny Zhao and is unwilling to sell the pepper at a loss?"
Qin Yuan said, "It's hard to say."
Hongye asked, "Could there be another reason?"
Qin Yuan said, "Think about why the Xu family was willing to suppress Xu Zhen's matter and not break ties with the Marquis's mansion?"
"Isn't it because of what we gave to the Marquis? The Sixth Madam has made a lot of money over the years, and the Xu family has benefited a lot from it."
"So do you think the Xu family is unwilling to give up the Sixth Madam, or unwilling to give up the Marquis's Mansion?"
Hongye was a little confused and couldn't answer.
Qin Yuan sighed, "We'll find out when we go take a look."
Before long, Hongmian caught up as well. They hurried to the Sixth Madam's courtyard and heard mournful cries before they even entered.
After walking a few steps inside, they saw Granny Zhao sitting on the porch of the hall, slapping her thigh and wailing without any regard for her image, while shouting in a shrill voice: "You really have no conscience! How much money did the Sixth Madam give you? Do you only care about money and not people? You've lost your conscience! Is this how you treat your sister-in-law? How can you face your parents-in-law in the afterlife?"
Madam Xu was trapped in the hall, disheveled and her clothes torn and wrinkled. Her expression was angry and somewhat ferocious. The maids and servants she brought were also trapped by the people in the Sixth Madam's courtyard and could not leave.
What happened?
Qin Yuan frowned, already having some guesses in her mind.
Before Madam Xu could speak, Granny Zhao scrambled to her feet and rushed over, saying, "Madam, please save Sixth Madam! Sixth Madam just vomited blood from anger. If Sixth Madam dies, I won't live either."
Qin Yuan hurriedly said, "Get up and talk properly. I already sent someone to fetch a doctor on the way."
Granny Zhao opened her eyes wide and exclaimed, "Please summon Doctor Li from Renhe Hall. The head physician's prescription is of no use."
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