Chapter 13: Chapter 15 Who Designed the Qin Family's Plan
Old Mrs. Qin started coughing violently when she got to the exciting part of the story, feeling increasingly dizzy. Mrs. Wang and Nanny Ding quickly stepped forward to help her catch her breath.
After a long while, Old Mrs. Qin's breathing eased off a bit, but her face became even paler.
Qin Liuxi glanced at her and said, "Let's not talk about whether our ancestor was wronged or not; the officialdom is like accompanying a tiger—once the Holy Emperor wishes your death, you cannot refuse, even if his favor towards you is deep. Any small pretext can lead to your downfall. Now that things have come to this, it's pointless to ponder over it. You should prioritize taking care of your health."
Her calm, outsider-like account not only caused Old Mrs. Qin's brows to furrow deeply; even Mrs. Wang and the others felt complicated emotions.
This girl, although recorded in our family register, has been fostered in the old residence since she was little, without the guidance of elders. It's admirable that she is able to speak such words.
Being favored by the Holy Emperor is a good thing, but sometimes it is also like a hanging sword over one's head, never knowing when it might fall.
The younger members of the family are still panicking about the downfall of the Qin family and the loss of their wealth and grandeur. None of them could speak of accompanying the emperor as if accompanying a tiger like Qin Liuxi did.
Mrs. Wang felt a strong curiosity towards this girl registered under her name.
Her calmness, her steadiness, and her medical skills, who has been teaching her these past ten years? That Master Chi Yuan?
"Even though the matter is settled, we must bring back your grandfather, your father and uncles, and your brothers," Old Mrs. Qin said resolutely. "I won't rest in peace, even in death, until I see the Qin family rehabilitated and our men returned from that cold and bitter land in the northwest, cough cough..."
Qin Liuxi said, "Then you really need to take good care of yourself."
After all, her days were numbered.
Old Mrs. Qin choked upon hearing this, her face turning dark.
Mrs. Xie then said, "You girl, are you trying to anger your grandmother on purpose?"
Qin Liuxi silently picked up her tea and took a sip, not responding.
Mrs. Xie felt like she was punching cotton, frustrated and unable to vent.
Old Mrs. Qin raised her hand and continued, "The confiscation of our home was sudden, and they did not allow us to take any possessions with us. This was because Meng Li from the Meng Family led the confiscation."
Qin Liuxi looked towards Mrs. Wang, expecting an explanation.
Mrs. Wang explained, "Three years ago, the Meng Family sent a woman into the palace who quickly gained great favor. Within a mere three years, she rose to the rank of Imperial Concubine. Our family has never been on good terms with the Meng Family. Even when Noble Princess Consort Meng was promoted, your grandfather, after drinking with friends, once said that the Meng Family was foxy and undeserving of their position. This grudge has been held against us to this day..."
Qin Liuxi's lips twitched, her foolish grandfather had been trapped, right?
Mrs. Wang also felt helpless mentioning this old matter, as the elder truly had lost his composure.
"Noble Princess Consort Meng was promoted to concubine, and this year, she bore a little prince. The Meng Family's fortune soared. Not only was Noble Princess Consort Meng named Imperial Noble Concubine, but the Meng Family was also granted a marquisate, now known as Marquis Ancheng. That Meng Li you speak of is the Imperial Concubine's favorite brother, granted the position of an imperial guard who carries a blade. He was the one leading the team that confiscated our property."
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Everything then became clear.
No wonder the Qin Family arrived without a single garment of silk, to say nothing of any possessions. It was because there was a sworn enemy watching closely, and naturally, it was impossible to preserve anything.
Of course, the more cautious ones would have likely stashed away something small and private.
"Was it the Meng Family that plotted against our ancestor?" Qin Liuxi asked another question out of curiosity.
Mrs. Wang remained silent.
For some reason, Old Mrs. Qin asked her back, "What do you think?"