Chapter 128: Chapter 128
Chapter 128
"Uh, Eldest Young Master, Eldest Young Miss, I think it would be better to discuss this matter inside the manor. After all, this is a family issue..." said an elderly man. He was the Qin family’s steward, named Na Sun, a person well-versed in all matters of the family and even aware of the original intentions of the head of the Qin family.
Therefore, having the two siblings quarrel at the front of the manor was not a good idea. He tried to persuade both of them to calm down and take the conversation inside. But could the words of a mere steward stop these two stubborn people?
"What family issue are you talking about, Steward Na Sun? Does the family issue you mention pertain to the ‘Qin’ family? If so, it does not include this ungrateful child."
Qin Mazhu did not willing to let it go. He made it even clearer that Yueqian would no longer be considered part of their Qin family.
Yueqian pursed her lips, showing no concern whatsoever.
"Exactly. If the Qin family has something to discuss, it has nothing to do with me, ’Yueqian.’ Since I’ve left the Qin family, I have no desire to return. Besides, I’m here just to visit my mother, who shares my blood but not my surname," the villainess said arrogantly.
The crowd’s faces darkened. Now that she was no longer the Eldest Young Miss Qin and had no surname of her own, did that mean her power was gone?
From now on, they wouldn’t need to speak politely to her or let her bully them anymore, right? Could they even insult her to her face without fearing the slap?
These questions filled the minds of the villagers who had gathered to watch the amusing scene. However, the Qin family members did not think like that. They knew the gravity of the situation. Even if they didn’t want to share the family name with this Yueqian and were pleased to see her life decline, they understood that her power within the Qin family was not little.
This was because she was so significant that Qin Majiao, the head of the Qin family, had personally arranged for the entire family to welcome her back. It showed that they needed Qin Yueqian, not just Yueqian.
Considering the Young General’s words and his insistence, his connections were crucial. No, they were extremely important, and the Qin family wanted to secure them. They had tried to replace the Young General’s principal wife by sending other siblings, but it had faced the harsh rejection.
The Young General didn’t want anyone else; he only wanted the eldest young miss named "Qin Yueqian"!
"Alright, alright. It’s not good for the two kids to argue in front of the house. Whether the Eldest Young Miss Qin is still part of the Qin family or not, the Young Miss’s blood still the Qin family’s. Other matters are just paper; they can’t compare to these bonds."
"Moreover, even if the Eldest Young Miss Qin were from another family visiting the Qin Manor, she should be welcomed properly. So, why don’t we invite Eldest Young Miss inside first? So, we, the Qin family, can then properly host her and her family,"
A head maid, who was also Qin Majiao’s wet nurse, spoke up. Her demeanor was calm, but every word she said was straightforward and indisputable.
The surrounding people who had hoped to take revenge on Yueqian paused. Even though she was no longer part of the Qin family, her blood still belonged to the Qin lineage. As mere commoners, they held no value. If they actually tried to harm her, they could face punishment.
Thus, their thoughts of taking revenge on this villainess faded from their minds. They could only use their words to attack her repeatedly, further tarnishing her already poor reputation.
“Hmph, Nanny Fu really knows how to speak,” Yueqian pretended to sneer at Qin Mazhu before walking over to Nanny Fu.
The beautiful woman pulled something out from inside her top garment, revealing a piece of jewelry—a necklace strung with jade. The color of the jade reflected in everyone’s eyes. It was definitely a fine jade.
“After being away in another town for so long, people might think I, Yueqian, have fallen on hard times. But that’s not the case. Look here, even in that faraway town, I found many beautiful items. If I hadn’t been uninterested in the carved Guanyin jade, it might have become mine when that poor villager brought it out for sale.”
“But Nanny Fu, this is a gift I specially prepared for you. This jade is the same type as the carved Guanyin jade, so I believe it will have sacred powers to aid you.”
The beautiful woman didn’t immediately hand it to Nanny Fu. She held it up, moving it back and forth in front of the many women in the manor and the villagers outside.
The beauty of the clear jade without any mark was at an invaluable grade. This necklace must cost several gold taels, yet she had managed to bring it back nonetheless.
"Eldest Young Miss Qin, I cannot accept this," Nanny Fu stepped back just to follow some customs, though her eyes sparkled with desire to own it.
The rumors of the Heaven-bestowed Guanyin she heard before had only increased her fondness for the jade.
Nanny Fu had always been easily enticed by valuable adornments. Originally from the renowned Fu family, her mother’s severe misconduct led to her punishment and sale as a slave.
Qin Majiao’s father bought her without knowing her family name, assigning her to washing tasks. Until he knew by chance that she was from the Fu family, he then promoted her to become a maid in the household.
Soon after, she bore a daughter, who shared blood with Qin Majiao. Qin Majiao’s father had taken her as a maid concubine.
Because of the status of maid concubine, the daughter was not recognized as a young miss of the family, and she must continue to be a slave. Nanny Fu was wise, and with a good health condition, thus, after Qin Majiao was born, he had been taken care of by this woman who was seventeen years older than him.
Now, Nanny Fu wielded significant influence. Firstly, she was like an elder sister to Qin Majiao, though with a different status. Secondly, she was clever. Qin Majiao was the youngest one, but with her support on some occasions, he defeated his siblings and became the head of the Qin family.
Therefore, everyone favored her. Despite her high aspirations, she couldn’t use the Qin surname because it wasn’t allowed by her father, so she reverted to the Fu surname to emphasize that she also came from the noble lineage. Certainly, the Fu family had no issues with her using their name.
Nanny Fu had much influence within the Qin Manor, especially now that Qin Majiao held a high noble position. They had rekindled their relationship, forgiving Nanny Fu’s mother, reinstating her status of the Fu family member, and even maintaining frequent contact ever since.
Nanny Fu’s mother, unaware of these details, would never have allowed her daughter to use such a tainted surname. In truth, it was possible that Nanny Fu’s mother might roam around as a ghost, resenting her daughter.
Her mother was humiliated by the Fu family, becoming a slave and selling herself. If she had a bad master, her life could have been miserable. However, the daughter refused to be a nameless servant. She wanted to be part of the Qin family with a stable position, using her body to become a wet nurse for a younger brother. She then guided him, remaining behind his success, using the Fu surname to maintain her high status, and reveled in the power she gained.
Well, her personality was beneficial to Yueqian. Previously, Nanny Fu often flaunted her authority, but Yueqian was a fool who liked to spend money on various things. Many times, she used an accessory just once before tossing it to Nanny Fu. Because of this, Nanny Fu didn’t despise Yueqian too much.
Moreover, Nanny Fu didn’t hate the Qin family because being the nanny of the head of the Qin family brought her significant prestige. She hoped to continue supporting him and remain an important figure in the family.
This was why Nanny Fu tried to bring Yueqian into the house. After all, Yueqian’s status would eventually be restored. How could she let her talk nonsense?
The position of the Young General’s future principal wife was still hers. It could be guessed that the Young General had considerable feelings for her.
As for Yueqian, after seeing Nanny Fu’s uncalm eyes, she knew how much the other wanted this piece of jewelry. However, she couldn’t help but be annoyed by the nanny’s demeanor.
“Is that so? Well then, I might as well sell it at the Art Institute. Since I’m here in the capital, I thought I’d take the younger siblings for a stroll. I’ll need money during this, and I’ll need to buy a manor. In case my descendants come to the capital in the future, they can stay there,” Yueqian said with a small smile, then tucked the invaluable necklace back into her blouse.
Nanny Fu’s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. She couldn’t believe Yueqian would actually take it back and even talk about her detailed plans for using the money right in front of her.
"Husband, what do you think? It shouldn’t be a problem if we return home a bit later, right? Let the younger ones get to know the capital a little more. In the future, when they become scholars, they’ll understand how life in the capital is," Yueqian gently touched her husband’s arm.
Initially, those around them had not noticed Mu Heng, her rural husband. However, this introduction left everyone utterly speechless. How had this villainess, Yueqian, changed so drastically?!
How could her respectful demeanor before her rustic husband be genuine? She even respected him by letting he be the one to decide! And talking about having children with him—had she settled down with him already? What was with that behavior? Could she have fallen for him instead?
Previously, people said that couples would eventually fall in love after marriage, but they had never believed it! Now they understood it could indeed happen. The once-evil Yueqian, who used to chase after the Young General daily to everyone’s annoyance, had become a completely different person.
She not only no longer asked about the Young General, but also happily linked arms with her pauper husband. And that gentle, attentive demeanor as well!
"Why buy a manor? The Qin family...""If we’re buying, it’s better to get one far from the Qin family so they won’t bother you as much," Mu Heng did not allow the nanny to speak to his wife any longer. With his stern expression and his serious tone that interrupted, whoever talking must feel the need to stop mid-sentence.
