Chapter 561: Qin Yan Marquis Manor

Qin Bi was living well, and Qin He was jealous again.

This Qin He wanted everything, but she had maxed-out luck stats and was also a disciple of an Immortal Sect. The Qin Yan Marquis Manor hoped for Qin He to progress further, but the path of cultivation was not easy.

The Marquis of Qin Yan went to the front courtyard, where several brothers were having breakfast together.

When Qin Yuan heard that Qin Bi had arrived so early, she was dissatisfied: "Why did she come so early?"

"The second young master of the Fourth Branch and Young Master Qin Lang of the Third Branch went to pick her up together," the maid said. "Heir Rong also came along, as well as the two little heirs. The eldest legitimate son of the Fourth Branch and the Heir were waiting at the manor gate."

Qin Yuan thought for a moment: "She must have been worried about arriving at the same time as Sister Qin He, fearing that the fanfare wouldn't be enough and that everyone would only welcome Sister Qin He and ignore her, so she came to the Marquis Manor a step earlier."

Qin Yuan sent a maid to the Xue Prince Manor to inform Qin He, so that Qin He wouldn't be unaware that Qin Bi had arrived early. After giving the order, Qin Yuan went to find Qin Jue, the eldest legitimate son of the Second Branch, and asked him to go pick up Qin He as well.

Qin He was, after all, an Immortal Sect disciple, and the Marquis Manor gave her the utmost respect.

Since Qin Bi arrived early, the Second Madam and the Fifth Madam had a rough idea of the situation. Qin Di and his wife, as well as Qin Tang and Qin Xun, treated Qin Bi differently, having picked her up so early.

The Marquis Manor valued the powerful Heir Rong, while the Fourth Branch valued family affection above all else. Heir Rong also gave them face; being a powerful official of noble status, he had accompanied Qin Bi and the children early in the morning.

In the Fourth Branch's courtyard, Lady He was waiting for Qin Bi to arrive so they could have breakfast together.

Heir Rong, Rong Yang, and Rong Chi had already eaten, but they didn't mind sitting down with Qin Bi to have breakfast.

Qin Lang didn't leave and sat down next to Qin Bi: "I'll stay for a meal too."

"Breakfast is prepared for you," Lady Jiang said with a smile. "We never intended for you to leave."

Because Qin Bi and Qin Lang had a good relationship as siblings, Qin Lang felt as if he were in his own home when at the Fourth Branch. After all, Qin Di and Qin Tan were biological brothers, and they got along so well that Qin Tang and Qin Lang were like biological brothers themselves.

Lady Lin knew how to cook; she made porridge with small sweet radishes and added a handful of spirit rice.

"Taste the porridge I made and see how it is," Lady Lin said.

Heir Rong and Qin Bi glanced at the porridge for the children and knew that effort had been put into it. Qin Bi's maiden family wasn't wealthy; it was only after she started cultivating and went to the small Beast Realm spaces a few times that they became relatively well-off.

The porridge was made with spirit rice, and Heir Rong fed the children; they ate it with great relish.

"Is it delicious?" Lady Lin asked cautiously.

This was porridge made with spirit rice and spirit vegetables, and Lady Lin was worried it wouldn't taste good.

"Delicious." The little milk bun Rong Chi was very supportive.

Lady Lin breathed a sigh of relief. Lady He took Rong Yang over to feed her. This was He Yan's child, the only child he would have in this lifetime, and Lady He loved her from the bottom of her heart.

Lady He was also the maternal grandmother, so naturally, she doted on Rong Yang.

Heir Rong was extremely patient when feeding the children. Lady Jiang and Lady Lin originally wanted to help take care of them, but Heir Rong didn't need it. He had only obtained a treasure like Rong Chi after being reborn several times, and he didn't trust anyone else to take care of him.

After everyone finished breakfast, the concubine-born daughters of the Fourth Branch finally arrived.

Seeing Qin Bi arrive so early, the concubine-born daughters were stunned, their feelings very complex. Seeing Qin Bi being pampered by the whole family, they felt an indescribable sourness in their hearts, as if Qin Bi were still the Marquis's young lady who had the final say, even after being married off.

This feeling was terrible.

No wonder Qin He wanted to be the pride of the Marquis Manor; this feeling was just too good. As long as one became the pride of the Marquis Manor, one could have the final say in their maiden home and be surrounded by stars—it was truly enviable.

Lady He, having Qin Bi as a comparison, became a bit gentler when seeing the concubine-born daughters: "Have you eaten breakfast?"

"Not yet."

Lady Jiang went to the kitchen to give orders and prepared breakfast for the concubine-born sons and daughters as well.

The concubine-born daughters of the Fourth Branch were happy, and their little schemes began to stir. If they married well, they would also be valued in their maiden homes. They pondered while eating, unaware that Lady He was only showing them extra concern because Qin Bi was doing well.

Lady He called Qin Xun over: "Go pick up Qin Han."

Normally, Qin Han would come with her husband and children, and there would be no need for Qin Xun to pick her up. But since they had already picked up Qin Bi, and Qin Han liked to nitpick, Qin Xun went to the Jiang Manor to pick up Qin Han's family.

Qin Han was a bit puzzled when she saw Qin Xun come to pick her up.

Qin Xun saw this and was displeased. What was so strange about her own legitimate brother coming to pick her up? It was just that Qin Han was his concubine-born sister, so Qin Xun didn't hold it against her.

Since Qin Xun had come to pick her up, Qin Han began to dawdle instead.

Qin Han called the children over to show Jiang Ren which dress she was wearing, whether the hair ornament looked good, if it matched, and she also called her son over to see if he looked presentable.

Jiang Mo had the servants load the gifts onto the carriage and was also waiting for Qin Han.

Qin Xun sat and drank tea. He had managed to keep his composure; although he had been impatient at first, after waiting for quite a while, Qin Xun had calmed down. Qin Han would probably dawdle for a while longer.

Soon, the ladies of the Jiang Manor all knew that Qin Han's legitimate brother from her maiden home had come to pick her up.

Qin Xun had already drunk a pot of tea, and Jiang Mo urged Qin Han: "Brother has come to pick us up, let's hurry out."

"Jiang Ren's hair bun isn't combed well." Qin Han combed Jiang Ren's hair bun again.

Jiang Mo had no choice but to accompany Qin Xun and wait together.

By the time Qin Xun picked up Qin Han's family and returned to the Qin Yan Marquis Manor, Qin He had also arrived. With both families arriving at the same time, Qin He glanced at Qin Xun. Picking up Qin Han? Since when was Qin Han so important?

Qin He was unhappy in her heart; she would not allow anyone to compete with her for the position of the pride of the Marquis Manor.

In the future, she, Qin He, would also have the final say in the affairs of the Qin Yan Marquis Manor.

"Heh." Heir Xue greeted Jiang Mo: "What a coincidence."

Jiang Mo smiled: "Indeed a coincidence, let's enter the manor together."

Qin Xun and Qin Jue also exchanged greetings and accompanied the two families into the manor. He He Shizi of Qin came out of the main guest hall to welcome them, and the younger generation of the Marquis Manor swarmed around Qin He, asking Heir Xue for gifts.

Jiang Mo's family was also wealthy, so everyone asked Jiang Mo for gifts as well.

Heir Xue and Jiang Mo were not stingy; they had both prepared gifts and distributed them.

Qin He looked around and asked Qin Yuan in a low voice: "Where are Qin Bi and Heir Rong? Why don't I see Qin Bi?"

"She hasn't come over from the Fourth Branch's courtyard," Qin Yuan also said in a low voice.

Qin He was puzzled. Since she had arrived early, she should have been scrambling to take charge; why was she still staying in the Fourth Branch's courtyard? Qin He didn't know what Qin Bi was thinking. If it were her, she would take charge and arrange the Marquis Manor's affairs.

Qin He smiled and said: "Where is Heir Rong? Heir Xue and Jiang Mo have both arrived."

He He Shizi of Qin sent someone to the Fourth Branch's courtyard to invite Heir Rong. Jiang Mo called Qin Han to see Qin Di and his wife, and after the gifts they brought were moved, they went to the Fourth Branch's courtyard, where the concubine-born sisters swarmed over.

Qin Han was generous; the gifts she brought included silk and satin, as well as medicinal herbs and tonics. Lady Jiang and Lady Lin looked at them; the items were more abundant than in previous years, and on the surface, Qin Han usually did well enough.

"Sister Qin Bi arrived so early?" Qin Han probed.

Qin He was determined to be the pride of the Marquis Manor and have the final say in the manor. With Qin Bi arriving so early, she probably had her own ideas, and Qin Han wasn't sure. ===== CHAPTER 562 =====