She was a concubine who became a mistress later in life!
No wonder she could give birth to such a vicious daughter as Ye Jiaoniang!
It would be better if both parents died!
Madam Yin said, "Let's confine her to Mingyue Pavilion for now, and we'll talk about it again in a few days."
Qin Sheng nodded, but she knew in her heart that Yin Wenxiao was probably still reluctant to send her out of the mansion.
But that's okay, take your time.
Constant dripping wears away a stone; at least she has tried for so long, and the two of them are no longer as inseparable as they were in their previous life.
In truth, Yin Wenxiao was no different from the sons of powerful and wealthy families outside.
With just a little enticement and a few hints, he becomes more adept than anyone else, no longer as devoted to only Ye Jiaoniang as he was in his previous life.
This is exactly what Qin Sheng wanted.
She wanted Yin Wenxiao and Ye Jiaoniang to gradually drift apart, to ruin Yin Wenxiao's reputation, and to ensure that he would never be able to recover in this lifetime.
Only in this way can I avenge myself, who died tragically in the fire in my previous life, and the child in my womb.
In her past life, Qin Sheng originally planned to tell Yin Wenxiao the good news of her pregnancy on his birthday, so as to give him a surprise.
Who knew what would happen later---
This 'surprise' was forever trapped in that horrific fire.
After leaving Songliu Courtyard, Qin Sheng said to Yin Wenxiao, who seemed hesitant to speak, "Lord, you should go and see Aunt Ye, lest she really do something foolish."
"..."
Yin Wenxiao looked at her and said, "I didn't mean to hide it from you back then, but I really didn't know that Jiao Niang was engaged to someone."
Qin Sheng: "I know."
This is not the only thing Ye Jiaoniang has hidden from him.
"However, given how things have turned out today, word must have already spread. Lord, you should think carefully about how to deal with this."
"..."
Upon hearing her mention this, Yin Wenxiao's face instantly darkened. He had originally planned to take Qin Sheng back to her family home in a couple of days.
Yin Wenxiao had already found out about the disaster relief efforts in Yanshu, and the regent planned to select someone from among the sons of powerful and influential families in the capital to be in charge.
Firstly, it was to show the seriousness of the matter, and secondly, it was to test the abilities of these young men, presumably to give them important responsibilities in the future.
If his father-in-law could introduce him to the Regent...
Yin Wenxiao had even secretly prepared gifts for Qin Sheng's return to the Qin residence, hoping to give Qin Sheng a surprise.
Who knew something like this would happen today?
Qin Sheng ignored him and left with her maid.
Yin Wenxiao stood there for a while, then went to Mingyue Pavilion with a gloomy expression.
Qin Sheng is right. I'm just afraid that Jiao Niang might do something foolish if she has a moment of despair... Even if she wants to die, this isn't the time.
"Lord..."
Four strong old women guarded outside Mingyue Pavilion. The old lady said that no one inside, whether it was Concubine Ye or the maids and servants, was allowed to come out.
Yin Wenxiao ignored the old woman guarding the gate and strode inside.
Ye Jiaoniang neither cried nor made a fuss, but sat in the dimly lit room in a disheveled state. The maidservant only came in to light the lamp when Yin Wenxiao entered.
The two locked eyes, Yin Wenxiao’s gaze icy: “Jiaoniang, I never imagined you would be a woman full of lies.”
“I always think that I wronged you first, and it was unfair to you to make you a concubine. So I can turn a blind eye to your tricks and schemes. I always believe that you are still the kind-hearted and beautiful girl from Hushan.”
“Even today, if you say that Xia Sang was only engaged to you when you were young, that your engagement has long been dissolved, and that he came to your door to extort money using the childhood engagement as a pretext, I would believe you.”
"But what about you?"
"I'm sorry..." Ye Jiaoniang shook her head desperately, "I don't know why things turned out this way... Husband, I, I really didn't mean to lie to you..."
Yin Wenxiao looked at her with tears streaming down her face and felt indifferent for the first time.
Finally, he said, "Whether you did it intentionally or unintentionally, it has already happened. If I am really implicated by you because of this, Jiao Niang, I will not plead for you no matter how Mother punishes you."
"..."
Ye Jiaoniang looked up at him blankly, her eyes blurry with tears, and for a moment she didn't understand what he meant.
"My husband..." she choked out.
Yin Wenxiao did not turn around, but paused slightly at the door before striding away.
Behind him came Ye Jiaoniang's wailing cries.
But in the vast Mingyue Pavilion, not a single person dared to come in and comfort her.
...
After leaving Mingyue Pavilion, Yin Wenxiao stood outside for a long time until his personal servant cautiously asked him, "My lord, are you going to Zhefang Courtyard or Caihong Courtyard?"
Yin Wenxiao looked at the pitch-black night and said, "Let's go back to the front yard."
The events that occurred at the entrance of the Yin residence spread far and wide in less than two days.
However, rumors are only half true and half false. Some say that the Pingyin Earl's family bullied and beat commoners without cause, while others say that the Pingyin Earl got into some trouble outside and the aggrieved party came to reason with him.
However, the most talked-about rumor is that the Earl of Pingyin, Yin Wenxiao, used his power to seize another man's wife. He took the woman into his mansion as a concubine. When her fiancé came to his door, the Earl of Pingyin, fearing that the other party would make a big fuss, wanted to kill him to silence him. Fortunately, Xu, the head constable of Shuntian Prefecture, arrived in time with his men.
Qiao'er would go out through the back door every day and return to tell the lady the news she had found out in detail.
After saying that, she added with a sigh, "I don't know why, but hearing others talk about Lord Earl like this makes me feel really happy."
Qin Sheng: "..."
Emerald glared at her: "What are you so happy about? Be careful that your joy doesn't turn into sorrow."
Qiao'er stuck out her tongue and lowered her head to embroider what she was doing.
A moment later, a maid came in to announce that Aunt Mei had arrived, and Qin Sheng had someone invite her in.
Xuemei has been suffering from severe morning sickness lately and has been staying at Rainbow Hospital.
She greeted Qin Sheng respectfully as she entered, and then said, "I heard that yesterday Aunt Ye tried to hang herself, but fortunately the maid saved her."
Qin Sheng already knew about this when she woke up that morning.
She said, "Well, she's lucky to be alive, but all this suicidal behavior won't change anything."
Xuemei nodded, "That's right. That Aunt Ye did such a thing, and before the Madam and the Earl have even dealt with her, she's already trying to kill herself."
Upon hearing her words, Qin Sheng instantly understood why she had come.
They've come to her to gather information.
Qin Sheng said, "Aunt Mei is wrong. There is still the Old Madam above us. Even if it is necessary to deal with Aunt Ye, it is not my place to make the decision."
Xuemei said somewhat awkwardly, "What Madam says is true."
After sitting for a while, the old lady sent someone to invite the madam over. Qin Sheng asked Xue Mei if she wanted to go with her.
Xuemei resolutely refused.
Xuemei has heard the rumors circulating outside these past few days. Because of these things, the old lady must be very angry. Why would she go there?
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