Qin Sheng thought, what's the use of working herself to the bone and being reluctant to give up this or that? In the end, it's just benefiting that despicable couple, Yin Wenxiao and Ye Jiaoniang.
Yin Wenxiao frowned.
He wanted to say something more, but seeing Qin Sheng's indifferent expression, he immediately felt displeased.
She thought to herself that a woman confined to the inner quarters is just that—a woman confined to the inner quarters, her jealousy knows no bounds.
He flicked his sleeve and left.
Qiao'er breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the Earl had left. The Earl's stern face was still quite intimidating.
Qin Sheng looked up at the bronze mirror, a cold smile playing on her lips.
Presumably, it was under the old lady's tireless guidance that Yin Wenxiao, with his love-struck mind, finally realized he wanted to strive for success.
Why didn't she see it in her past life? This man, aside from everything else, was quite self-righteous about living off women, and even complained that he wasn't getting enough of them.
Qiao'er couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "Can't the Lord speak properly? He just stood at the door with such a harsh tone. He really doesn't know how to coax people."
When Emerald heard that the Earl had come, fearing that the Madam would suffer, she disregarded Caiyue's advice and insisted on getting out of bed.
Caiyue had already told her what the Earl had said to the Madam.
As soon as she entered, Emerald couldn't help but say, "Madam, why did you let the Earl leave so easily? He must be angry with Consort Ye about what happened today. Why didn't you seize this opportunity, Madam—"
"You want me to seize the opportunity to keep Lord Bo here?" Qin Sheng asked with a smile.
Emerald bit her lip and nodded, "You didn't keep the Earl here. After he left, he will definitely go to Mingyue Pavilion tonight. As long as Aunt Ye whispers in his ear, the Earl might just let today's matter pass. Wouldn't that mean Madam's efforts were all for nothing?"
Qiao'er nodded in agreement, "That's right, that's right, so what are we working so hard for today?"
"..."
Qin Sheng didn't know how to explain it to the two maids.
They felt that everything she did today was ultimately to win back the Earl's heart.
Actually, that's not the case.
Having experienced such a tragic past life, she would be incredibly foolish to think she could rely on a man for the rest of her life.
The old saying goes, "If men are reliable, pigs will fly," and the ancients were right.
A woman doesn't necessarily have to depend on a man to survive. As long as she has money, what does she need a man for?
Qin Sheng shook her head and smiled: "You two don't need to worry, you'll understand someday."
Jade hesitated, but Qiao'er laughed and said, "Oh, no matter what, Madam is Madam. She has her family—her husband, her wife, and the eldest young master—to back her up. Don't be afraid of anything!"
Qin Sheng was amused by her words.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. Whether it's Yin Wenxiao or Madam Yin, they both want to use her family and are afraid of them.
...
Early the next morning.
Qin Sheng woke up naturally again, and after washing up, she looked at the newly transplanted flowers and plants in the yard for a while.
Qiao'er came in happily carrying a food box.
Qin Sheng looked at her and said, "What's making you so happy so early in the morning? Your face is beaming with joy."
"Of course I'm happy."
Qiao'er carried the food box and followed the lady into the room, then said, "I heard that the Lord slept in the study last night and did not go to Aunt Ye's place."
"..."
"Why are you unhappy, Madam?" Qiao'er asked, puzzled.
"What's there to be happy about?" Qin Sheng sat down to eat breakfast. Just as she was finishing, someone came in and said that the old lady wanted her to come over.
Qin Sheng nodded, finished a bowl of rice porridge, changed her clothes, and then went over.
When they arrived at Madam Yin's Pine and Willow Courtyard, Madam Yin's second wife and two cousins were also there.
In front of the Second Madam, Old Madam Yin acted very affectionately towards her daughter-in-law Qin Sheng, beckoning Qin Sheng to sit next to her.
Last night, my son went to my daughter-in-law's place. Although he didn't stay overnight at Zhefang Courtyard, he also didn't stay overnight at Jiaoniang's place.
The old lady was very pleased when she learned about this early on.
"Ah Sheng, come here quickly." Old Madam Yin pulled her aside and talked for a while.
Then, the conversation shifted to the main topic.
It turns out that when the Second Madam Yun left the capital to follow her husband to his new post, she had prayed at Huaguang Temple outside the capital. Now that the family of four has returned safely, the Second Madam wanted to go to Huaguang Temple to donate some incense money to fulfill her vow.
The sisters Yin Rusi and Yin Ruwu returned exhausted from their journey and were feeling unwell, so the Second Madam thought of asking Qin Sheng to accompany them.
"What's the trouble?" Qin Sheng said with a gentle smile. "I'll just go to the temple to pray and ask Buddha for blessings."
Seeing how readily she agreed, Old Madam Yin secretly praised her daughter-in-law for being sensible.
After talking for a while, Qin Sheng and Madam Yun took their leave.
The carriages and horses were already prepared. Qin Sheng only brought one maid, Qiao'er. Qiao'er sat in the carriage behind, while Qin Sheng was pulled by the Second Madam to get into the carriage in front.
Once inside the carriage, the wheels rumbled forward, and Yun suddenly grabbed Qin Sheng's hand and gently patted it.
Do you know why your second aunt asked you to come with her today?
Qin Sheng, ever perceptive, smiled and said, "Second Aunt was afraid I'd be upset about yesterday's events, so she brought me out for a walk to clear my head, right?"
Yun smiled and said, "Which wealthy and powerful family doesn't have its troubles? It all depends on your attitude towards dealing with them."
Qin Sheng lowered her eyes and said after a while, "Second Aunt just came back, and she must have laughed at me."
She knew that the Second Madam must already know what had happened yesterday when Qiao'er caused a scene at Songliu Courtyard.
"It's not like you're laughing at her." The second wife just felt sorry for her.
The second wife said, "No matter what, you will always be Wenxiao's legal wife. As long as you are alive, Ye can only be a concubine. She can't surpass you. On the contrary, you should think more carefully next time you do things, so as not to give your sister-in-law and Wenxiao an excuse."
Qin Sheng nodded, "I understand, thank you for the reminder, Second Aunt."
...
Huaguang Temple is located outside the capital city, surrounded by four or five other temples of varying sizes, so it doesn't attract many worshippers.
Qin Sheng accompanied the Second Madam to the main hall to offer incense.
Kneeling on the prayer mat, Qin Sheng clasped her hands together and looked up at the benevolent golden Buddha statue above her.
A moment later, he respectfully kowtowed.
After offering incense, the second wife and other worshippers listened to the presiding master preach in the main hall.
Qin Sheng listened for a while and found it boring. Fortunately, she was sitting at the back, so she got up and quietly left without attracting attention.
Huaguang Temple is built at the foot of a low peak, surrounded by high mountain walls. The highest one almost soars into the clouds. The scenery inside the temple is quite nice, with green trees providing shade and the buildings exuding a very ancient atmosphere.
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