Chapter 93

He Shi and Jiang Shi discussed it, and Jiang Shi said, "It couldn't be that person from the second branch talking nonsense, could it?!"

"All the good things were given to her, and even the marriage was yielded to her after she was married. Having gained so many benefits, what else is Qin He dissatisfied with?" He Shi actually believed it a little. It was strange to say, but Qin He always wanted to snatch Qin Bi's things. He Shi said, "If it's like this and Qin He still talks nonsense, then she is truly not acting like a human."

Jiang Shi pondered, also finding it strange: "Why is this person from the second branch always going against Qin Bi?"

Qin Tang returned after receiving the news, followed by Qin Lang.

Qin Lang entered the room, heard this, and replied, "Qin He likes everyone to revolve around her. There are only two powerful officials who are heirs in Great Yan. Not to mention Heir Rong, at the beginning, Heir He was discussing marriage with Qin Bi Jiejie. Which sister in the manor has this kind of fortune?"

Because Qin Bi's marriage was good, Qin He looked on with red eyes, feeling jealous in her heart.

"She snatched it all away." Jiang Shi said, "What else is she dissatisfied with? Is she really that unable to see her own sisters do well? Doesn't she understand the principle that when one prospers, all prosper?"

"Don't mention it." Qin Xun entered the room afterward, followed by his wife: "This person from the second branch really doesn't understand what 'one prospers, all prosper' means. Everyone says she has ability, but in my opinion, she is incredibly petty."

Among the legitimate sons of the fourth branch, compared to the eldest legitimate son Qin Tang, Qin Xun looked down on Qin He even more.

He Shi sent Qin Xun to call Qin Di over to discuss this matter. As for the concubine-born daughter who felt embarrassed? Drive her back to her courtyard; if it's embarrassing, it doesn't involve you, so why do you need to worry?

Does He Shi not see the way she runs eagerly to the second branch to curry favor with Qin He?

She doesn't even know which branch she belongs to; she is perfectly suited to be matched with a merchant.

Qin He likes to open shops. If the concubine-born daughter of the fourth branch is not satisfied with the marriage arranged for her, He Shi doesn't mind letting the concubine-born daughter go find Qin He and let Qin He arrange a good marriage for her.

Qin Di came and sat down, and He Shi told him about the situation.

As soon as Qin Di heard it, he was furious: "Who spread this talk?"

"It was spread by the second branch." He Shi pacified him: "Don't be anxious yet. If Qin He is talking nonsense, I will go to the second branch to talk about it. This is endless, time after time. The second branch curries favor with He Yan to get benefits, but our fourth branch hasn't gained a single bit of light."

He Yan is still her nephew. The person in the entire Marquis Manor who should most naturally ask for benefits from the Yan Guogong Manor is her; that is her maiden home. As a result, the second branch has occupied all the benefits.

Even so, the concubine-born daughter of the second branch still won't stop.

Qin Lang was lively and grinned, hitting the nail on the head: "Qin He feels that her friendship with Heir He is closer."

The crowd's expressions changed. No one knew the marriage between Qin He and Heir He better than this branch. They had always been abandoned and always unappreciated. Neither Qin Tang nor Qin Xun had managed to get a good job from He Yan.

On the contrary, for Qin Jue of the second branch, He Yan had arranged a position in the Ministry of Rites.

In the entire Yan Guogong Manor, He Yan was the one who made the decisions.

For example, Heir Rong was also the one who made decisions in the Rong Prince Manor.

"Qin Tang." Qin Di pondered for a while and ordered his eldest son, saying: "You go to the Rong Prince Manor to see if your sister is busy. If there's nothing going on, go pick her up."

Qin Tang agreed, got up, went out, and headed to the Rong Prince Manor.

Today, Rong Yang was going to the fief. Qin Bi wanted to go, but Rong Juan was in the palace at this time. Lin Yao had already arranged the manpower and was ready to set off. Qin Tang hesitated about whether to speak, but Qin Bi called Qin Tang to the living room.

"Is there something the matter?" Qin Bi asked.

Qin Tang stated his purpose and asked: "Are you going to the fief too?"

Qin Bi didn't answer, got up, went out, and called Rong Yang: "Follow me to your maternal grandfather's house for a trip, and then go to the fief when we return."

Rong Yang said: "Okay."

Qin Bi said to Lin Yao: "Mr., I will go to the Qin Yan Hou Fu first. You take people to the fief to dig vegetables. Rong Yang won't stay long at the Hou Fu. Later, you come to pick him up to go to the fief."

Lin Yao felt this arrangement was excellent, accepted the order, and left.

Qin Tang knew that the harvest in Rong Yang's vegetable plot in the fief was good and felt there was no need to delay Rong Yang from going to the fief, but Qin Bi didn't care. Qin Tang took them into the carriage and went to the Qin Yan Hou Fu.

As soon as Qin Bi entered the Hou Fu, someone went to report it to Qin He.

The Qin Yan Hou Lady also received the news, but the Hou Lady was not in a hurry. Cui Shi of the second branch felt a jolt in her heart, always feeling that Qin He was going to bring trouble upon her again, and she didn't know what the fourth branch could say.

In the main courtyard of the fourth branch, Qin Bi entered the room, and Qin Tang held Rong Yang.

Jiang Shi and Qin Xun's wife got up to receive them. Qin Bi went to sit beside He Shi, and Rong Yang leaned against Qin Bi. Qin Tang had already reported back, and Qin Di knew that Rong Yang was preparing to go to the fief.

"It's fine to come over after finishing work at the fief." Qin Di still prioritized his grandson.

Qin Bi smiled and said: "No rush."

Qin Lang leaned against Rong Yang and talked to the child. Qin Di found it hard to speak, so He Shi deliberated and asked: "I heard that Rong Yang went to the Yan Guogong Manor. I don't know if it's true or false, so I called you here to ask."

Before Qin Bi could speak, Rong Yang said: "I went."

Qin Di and the others were silent. Qin Bi and Heir He were divorced and had no further dealings. It was inappropriate for Qin Bi's child to go to the Yan Guogong Manor. Besides, Heir Rong wouldn't agree either.

"It is inappropriate for Rong Yang to go to the Yan Guogong Manor." Qin Di said after a long while.

The second branch could spoil their daughter and let her act recklessly, and he could too, but he had to give a reminder. Qin He and He Yan had feelings for each other, and Fubao had been raised by the Yan Guogong Manor since childhood; no amount of good things given to her would be too much.

Qin Bi and He Yan were divorced, so it was inappropriate for Rong Yang to go to the Yan Guogong Manor.

Qin Bi was silent and glanced at the others: "It's not a big deal. You all go get busy; there's no need to accompany me here."

Jiang Shi and Qin Xun's wife immediately understood what she meant. Qin Lang was clever; he only reacted for a moment and then got up, following suit: "I'll go tell my mother that Qin Bi Jiejie is here."

Qin Lang and Jiang Shi and the others left, and Qin Xun went outside the room door.

In the main hall, only Qin Di and his wife, the eldest son Qin Tang, as well as Qin Bi and Rong Yang remained. The child sat, and Qin Bi smiled and said to Rong Yang: "Rong Yang, go over and let your maternal grandmother hold you."

Rong Yang went down and wobbled over to He Shi's side.

He Shi picked up the child with a gentle expression. Qin Bi said: "Mother, look, who does Rong Yang resemble? Father, eldest brother, look and see if Rong Yang resembles Mother a little."

He Shi was Qin Di's legitimate wife, not the biological mother of Qin Bi, who was a concubine-born daughter. Qin Bi's child could not possibly resemble He Shi. As soon as these words were spoken, He Shi and the others were stunned, their gazes falling on Rong Yang's little face.

Rong Yang said: "I resemble Father when I grow up."

Qin Di and Qin Tang's pupils shook, and He Shi's heart beat violently. She looked at Rong Yang carefully. Heavens, she hadn't dared to think about it before, but looking closely, this child looked like He Yan!

Qin Tang suddenly stood up from the stool, knocking the stool crooked.

"What do you mean..." Qin Tang was somewhat incredulous.

"I don't mean anything." Qin Bi interrupted the rest of Qin Tang's words. She said: "This is very good, but if Rong Yang wants to fight for it, I won't stop him."