Tonight, the Zhongyong Mansion is brightly lit.
Because Shanshan was lost, all the available people in the government were sent out to look for him, and Dafang and his son also went out to look for him personally. The eldest lady sent someone to call back those people outside. When she turned around and saw Wen Yiqing with an ugly face, she sighed quietly in her heart.
She said nothing and just followed Wen Yiqing to find Mrs. Qi.
In the main courtyard, Qi Qingfang, who was frightened and cried, stopped her tears when she saw her aunt, who was still attacking her just now, walked in, hurriedly shrank and hid in the old lady's arms.
Mrs. Qi put her in her arms and said, "Qing Niang, I just heard from my servant that Sister Shan is back?"
"came back."
"Now that she's back, what are you doing here?"
Wen Yiqing said in a firm tone: "Does mother think that since Shanshan has returned safely, the matter is over?"
Mrs. Qi frowned: "What do you mean by these words?"
"A child of her age was left in the school. She was lucky. She was surrounded by rocks and met kind-hearted people on the road, so she came back intact. But what if she didn't have such good luck?" Wen Yiqing Looking coldly at Qi Qing who was hiding behind the adults, "Is what I saw today the body of my child?"
"Isn't something wrong with her?"
"If nothing happens, can this matter be ignored?" Wen Yiqing pointed at Qi Qing: "What if there is an eventuality? If something happens to my Shanshan, what can she use to compensate? Can she still use Shanshan as compensation? Shan Shan’s life will compensate me?!”
Qi Qing was frightened and wanted to cry again, and said in a tearful voice: "Aunt, I didn't mean it, I, I..."
The third lady rushed forward and stood in front of her: "Qing Niang, why are you trying to scare the child if you speak up? Is this the fault of my Qing'er alone?"
"Yes, of course it's more than that." Wen Yiqing sneered: "It's not just her, but also Qi Hui. It was the two of them who came up with the idea together."
She turned around: "Where's Qi Hui? Call him here too!"
"enough!"
Mrs. Qi's face darkened: "Qing Niang, what are you talking about? Now that Sister Shan has been found, everyone in the house has found someone for you. You have been tired all night, and you still want to make a fuss." What?"
Wen Yiqing only thought it was ridiculous: "You think I'm making trouble?"
Mrs. Qi did not respond. Both she and the Third Madam looked worried, and they clearly thought so.
The eldest lady sighed inaudibly.
Knowing that today's events were unavoidable, she raised her hand and poured a cup of tea, "Qing Niang, sit down and talk."
Wen Yiqing glanced at her and saw the comfort in her eyes, then walked to sit next to her.
She straightened her back and accepted everyone's attention just like she did when she first arrived in the capital that day. It's just that no matter what everyone has in mind at that time, everyone has good intentions on their face. Unlike now, I just have boredom written on my face.
She had already seen the faces of these people clearly, and she no longer had any expectations. She had no regrets anymore, and now all that was left was overwhelming anger.
Nanny Chen also hurried over.
She stood next to her master and said quickly in a low voice: "Miss, Sister Shan has gone to bed."
She was such a young child and had walked so much today. She was so tired that she didn't even have time to do her homework. She fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.
Wen Yiqing nodded slightly.
"Since you think I am making trouble, I will make it clear today and say everything clearly." She raised her eyes and looked at everyone in the room, looking straight at Mrs. Qi. After being angry, her His mind was strangely calm, and all the things he had encountered before were displayed in front of him. She asked calmly: "What if it is Qi Qing who is lost today?"
The third lady immediately said: "Qing Niang, you have your say, but don't curse my Qing'er."
Wen Yiqing sneered: "Yes, Qi Qing is your daughter. The third sister-in-law knows how to be anxious, but Shanshan is also my daughter. Why do you have the nerve to just let it go?"
The third lady blurted out: "How can it be the same?"
"Why is it different?"
Her eyes were burning, and the third lady opened her mouth and awkwardly avoided her gaze that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.
Wen Yiqing looked at Mrs. Qi again: "You were the one who sent people to Yuncheng first, saying that I was the daughter of the uncle's house, and you insisted that I come to the capital. When I arrived in the capital, you said that I couldn't be included in the genealogy. You also said that even if Even if it’s not in the genealogy, I’m also from Zhongyong’s house. Is this what you mean by treating everyone equally?”
"Okay." Mrs. Qi laughed angrily: "I said why you are making such a fuss today is because you are using Sister Shan's incident to give yourself a chance."
Wen Yiqing gently closed her eyes.
Mrs. Qi's words rang in her ears, "According to what you said, could it be that our uncle's house owed you something? Yes, you were transferred away and lived in a merchant house, but since you returned to the house, has your family ever wronged you? ? Sister Shan went missing today, and your eldest brother and nephew went out to look for her in person. Even the government was alarmed by this matter, haven't they taken you to heart yet? "
"I will certainly bear in mind the kindness of eldest brother and brother Yun."
"Then what else are you dissatisfied with?"
She gripped the handrail tightly and repeated word for word: "Mother, what if it was Qi Qing who got lost today, and Shanshan who drove the carriage home?"
"..."
"If the person who harmed my sister was Shanshan, would you also say let it go?"
"..."
Wen Yiqing smiled sarcastically.
She has a soft appearance and is gentle and mean-spirited on weekdays. She never gets angry with others. Unlike the third lady who likes to make trouble, although she is in the uncle's house, she can be low-key in dealing with others and never argue with others when things happen. Even with Qi Madam had her quarrels but never had any harsh words.
But at this moment, she didn't seem to care about anything.
The third lady stood up and wanted to say something, but Nanny Chen stepped forward and stood in front of her young lady.
In the past few years, she had scolded many matchmakers, and now she was even more unkind: "Have our young lady ever had a good life when she came to your house? She has done all the shameless things, and even put money on her face. What kind of meritorious earl and noble family are you talking about? Damn it! Even in a year of famine and disaster, a conscientious family would not sell their sons and daughters. It would be better for you in the Earl's Mansion. When you meet Mr. He and Mr. Shen, the glory and wealth are in front of you. My biological daughter has to be sold for a small fortune, and she is not allowed to complain to humanity."
"Our lady is staying well in Yuncheng. You Baba invited people here. At first, you said all good things, but what happened in the end? The older one is hypocritical, the younger one is vicious, and your own sisters will be harmed."
Nanny Chen put her hands on her hips and cursed loudly: "Even when you get to the Yamen and meet the officials, Mr. Qingtian will say something like a man with a human face and a beast's heart, which is so filthy!"
Mrs. Qi felt her heart hurt from the anger. She covered her heart but did not fall down. She supported the small table on the couch and said sternly: "Qing Niang, you don't care about this naughty slave?"
Wen Yiqing remained motionless.
Mrs. Qi was furious: "Do you still pay attention to my uncle's house, and do you still care about me as a mother?!"
Wen Yiqing raised his eyes and looked at her coldly, "I don't care."
…
Early the next morning, Shanshan was woken up by her mother.
She hadn't yet wondered where the maid sister who usually woke her up was, but her attention was soon drawn away by the breakfast. Her mother cooked the food herself, cooking Yuncheng's hometown flavor. She immediately put all her doubts behind her and ate until her belly was round.
When it was time to go to school, her mother personally took her hand and went out, pointed to a carriage at the door and said to her: "From today on, you and Shitou will take this carriage to school, and you will also take this carriage when you go home." Vehicle, remember?"
Shanshan nodded and asked blankly: "What about cousin and the others?"
"They rode in the original carriage."
"Am I not with them?"
Wen Yiqing said softly: "There are so many people, we can't sit down."
Shanshan nodded and remembered.
Anyway, she could see her eldest cousin and the others when they got to school, and she didn't mind getting a new carriage. It turns out that there were second cousin and fourth cousin on the carriage. Every time they saw her and Brother Shitou, they would hum like little piglets. In the past, she wanted to drive Brother Shitou out of the car, and Shanshan didn't like to sit with them either. .
The new carriage is about the same size as the original one. It is very spacious for two children. It is also covered with soft cushions and snacks, making it even more comfortable than before. Shanshan was very happy.
It was only after arriving at school that she became extremely happy and sad.
She went to bed too early last night and forgot to do the homework assigned by the master. The master took a thin slip of willow paper and gently slapped her palm twice, knocking down Shanshan's tears. She cried out to her red palm, but before she could recover, she heard another burst of wailing. She looked up and saw that Qi Qing's palm had also been slapped.
Shanshan's tears suddenly stopped.
She opened her eyes wide and saw Qi Qing walking down crying, looking extremely embarrassed.
And stones.
The willow branch in the master's hand hit his palm, and he didn't even raise his eyelids and walked back as if nothing happened. Shanshan came over and took a look, and even the palms of his hands were not red!
She was extremely envious: "Brother Shitou, you are so awesome."
Shitou picked up the brush with bitterness and hatred, unable to feel happy. It's not that he didn't do his homework. He did it, but he made most of the mistakes, and he still received a lesson from his master.
In the evening, classes are over in school.
Shanshan hurriedly packed her things, fearing that her cousin and the others would go back without waiting and leave her behind. She carried her book bag and ran out. When she reached the school gate, she followed Qi Qing and tried to climb onto the carriage, but was pulled back by a stone.
"Wrong way." Shitou pointed at another car: "We're taking this one."
Only then did Shanshan remember her mother’s advice.
Qi Yun lifted the car curtain and said goodbye to her with a smile: "Shan Shan, see you tomorrow."
"Cousin, see you tomorrow!"
After getting on the carriage, she suddenly remembered: "Can't we see it when we get home?"
Shi Shi was also confused.
The carriage did not take the usual route home.
It was the stone that reminded her that she discovered it. The two little heads moved to the small window together and saw the carriage passing a familiar pastry shop. They usually turned left, but today they went to the back.
Shanshan stuck his head out: "Uncle, are we going in the wrong direction?"
The coachman said cheerfully: "Miss, you are right, we are going in this direction."
The carriage turned past the pastry shop, passed by a restaurant, and then entered a road that had never been traveled before. It drove slowly for a long time before stopping in front of a large house.
Shanshan looked outside and saw that her mother and nanny were waiting for her at the door.
"mother!"
She opened her arms and was carried out of the carriage by Wen Yiqing, who walked over quickly. Shanshan was in her mother's arms and was carried into the house by her.
This house is no smaller than the uncle's house, and the servants who just bought it are busy packing things in and out. Shanshan was carried inside and saw his favorite little wooden people placed in rows on the table.
"Mom, where is this?"
Wen Yiqing smiled and said, "Our family."
"Our family?"
"Yes, we will live here from now on."
Shanshan said "Wow" and slowly opened his eyes.
Shanshan has moved to a new home!
