Images of Yu Rou's face as she lay dying in her previous life kept flashing through his mind, along with her crying and saying, "Madam, the Earl is not worthy of someone as good as you..."
Never mind, if possible, she will help Yu Rou when necessary.
...
Every word that happened in the garden during the day reached Old Madam Yin's ears.
Before dinner time, Granny Shi came to Zhefang Courtyard. Although she had a smile on her face, Qiao'er and Emerald were both a little nervous.
“Madam…” Qiao’er hesitated, thinking that she should pretend to be sick and not go.
Anyway, every time the old lady sends someone to summon the madam, nothing good ever comes of it, so it's better not to go.
Qin Sheng left.
And go openly and honestly.
She did punish Ye Jiaoniang, but the old lady must know the reason, so she had nothing to be afraid of.
Qin Sheng was too lazy to even change her clothes and followed Granny Shi to Songliu Courtyard.
Madam Yin didn't mince words and said directly, "Jiaoniang has her faults, but there's no need for her to copy the clan rules and family regulations. She's pregnant now, so it might upset the baby."
"I understand your concern for Aunt Ye's unborn child, but---"
Qin Sheng pursed her lips and said, "But have you ever thought that the more you do this, the more you will embolden Aunt Ye's arrogance? To put it bluntly, which concubine would dare to be so arrogant? She would have been beaten to death by the mistress long ago."
"..."
Old Madam Yin was completely taken aback by her last sentence.
"What...what do you mean by that?" Old Madam Yin's expression immediately softened. "Jiao Niang isn't that kind of person, she is..."
After a pause, Madam Yin realized she couldn't continue her story.
She was secretly annoyed by Ye Jiaoniang's arrogance. No matter what, Qin Sheng was still in charge of the Yin family. Why didn't she know to restrain herself?
“However, if you, Mother-in-law, are determined to favor Aunt Ye, then your daughter-in-law will naturally have nothing to say.”
Qin Sheng said, "From now on, when your daughter-in-law sees her, she should just take a detour."
This is getting more and more outrageous!
Which lady would avoid her concubines? If word got out, wouldn't the Yin family be scorned and condemned?
"That's not what I meant." Old Madam Yin waved her hand, feeling a headache coming on. "Never mind, just know your limits."
After talking for a while, Old Madam Yin invited her to stay for dinner.
Coincidentally, Yin Wenxiao arrived just as the dishes were served.
Qin Sheng greeted him briefly, then didn't look at him again, quietly and elegantly enjoying her meal.
After finishing her meal and sitting for a while, Qin Sheng prepared to leave.
Who knew that Yin Wenxiao would also come out?
Since Ye Jiaoniang became pregnant, Yin Wenxiao has been staying at Mingyue Pavilion every night. He must already know what happened in the garden during the day.
Qin Sheng ignored him and continued on her way.
Yin Wenxiao followed up and took the initiative to speak: "Jiao Niang was indeed in the wrong today, and it is right for you to punish her."
"..."
These words came as a complete surprise to Qin Sheng.
Qin Sheng said with no small amount of sarcasm, "I thought the Earl would blame me."
Yin Wenxiao naturally understood the sarcasm in her words, but he could only pretend not to understand.
Indeed, if it were before, he would have been furious and rebuked Qin Sheng for being jealous and vicious if he knew that she had punished Jiao Niang in this way.
But now---
For some reason, when Yin Wenxiao learned that Jiaoniang was pregnant, he was not as happy as he had imagined.
Even after being happy for a while, he immediately thought of Qin Sheng and wondered if she would be angry or sad.
Inside the house.
Madam Yin frowned. "We don't even know if Jiao Niang's baby is a boy or a girl. Wen Xiao, that muddle-headed child, I don't know what he's thinking. Jiao Niang is pregnant now, why doesn't he know to move to Zhe Fang Courtyard?"
Granny Shi knelt on the ground and massaged her legs: "I'm afraid she's considering Aunt Ye's side."
Speaking of Ye Jiaoniang, Old Madam Yin had a headache. "I originally thought she was just a little scheming, but look at her, what scheming? She's both stupid and wicked, and she's stupid without even realizing it!"
"I really don't know what Wenxiao sees in her!"
Granny Shi said, "When the young master was studying alone in Hushan, it was Concubine Ye who accompanied him. With such affection, shouldn't the young master give her more consideration? After a year or two, when that sweet feeling passes, the young master will surely come to his senses. As for beauty, the lady is better than ten Concubines Ye."
These words really struck a chord with Old Madam Yin.
However, she suddenly remembered Qin Sheng's angry words about wanting a divorce that day, and her body tensed up instantly.
Divorce...
For some reason, Madam Yin suddenly felt a little heavy-hearted.
Divorce is shameful in families like theirs, but it's not without precedent.
Moreover, Da Xiang also has laws that if a couple divorces, the woman must take her dowry with her, and her husband's family must also give her a sum of money. After signing the divorce papers, the man and woman are no longer related.
The key point is that a woman can remarry after a divorce!
As long as the couple is in love, a woman can remarry in style after a divorce, and there have been many such precedents in Da Xiang.
Madam Yin was worried that if things continued like this, Qin Sheng might actually divorce Wen Xiao one day.
If she is determined to divorce, even with pressure from her family, the Yin family cannot hold her back.
"..."
The more she thought about it, the more Madam Yin's heart sank.
There is only one way left: Qin Sheng must also become pregnant and give birth to a legitimate son for Wen Xiao as soon as possible!
...
There is no moon tonight, but there are quite a few twinkling stars in the sky.
Yin Wenxiao followed them the whole time. Qin Sheng didn't want to be too direct in telling him to leave, but she also didn't want him to go to Zhefang Courtyard with her. So, she deliberately took a detour to the garden.
The two were discussing the renovation of the clan school.
"...I've taken the time to visit all the school-aged children in the clan recently, and I've also looked at their handwriting and how they're studying at home. Some of them are indeed quite talented," Qin Sheng said.
Many lanterns were hung in the garden, and maids and servants followed at a distance, but it was impossible to hear what they were saying.
Yin Wenxiao was somewhat absent-minded; he caught a whiff of Qin Sheng's scent.
It was faint, smelling like some kind of floral fragrance, or perhaps the natural feminine scent she possessed.
He said, "It's easier to have a good teacher. I've already found two teachers, and they'll be sent to the clan school next month."
That would be excellent.
The two fell silent for a moment.
The matter had been discussed, but Yin Wenxiao had not left. He stopped and turned to look at Qin Sheng.
"..." Qin Sheng looked at him with a puzzled expression. "Does Your Excellency have anything else to say?"
"You've been taking care of everything at home and outside these past few days. Thank you for your hard work," he suddenly said, his eyes full of sincerity.
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