Chapter 402
Cui momo personally sent Old Physician Li out. Qin Zeyu quickly walked to the edge of the couch and sat down, following Cui momo’s example of massaging Old Madam Qin’s acupoints in her hand as he sweetly coaxed her. “Grandma, don’t say it as if you are hopeless, you still have to pick up a sister-in-law for big brother!”
Old Madam Qin, similar to old people, like to be coaxed by the younger generation, so when Qin Zeyu teased her, she could not help but laugh thinking this was indeed a good reason. Just a few days ago, she was thinking of picking a wife for her eldest grandson, and right now this matter must be put on the agenda; otherwise, when her third granddaughter gets married, who would manage this big marquis mansion?!
The more Old Madam Qin thought about it, the more she felt that she needed to quickly recuperate herself and her eyes began to shine.
Qin Zeyu took the teacup from the maidservant and personally handed it to Old Madam Qin, continuing to coax her, “Grandmother, drink tea.”
This tea was a medicinal tea, also prescribed by Imperial Physician Xu, which nourishes qi and calm mind.
After Old Madam Qin drinks the medicinal tea, her complexion eases. She asked. “When will your second uncle be exiled?”
Qin Zening answers, “20th of the nine month.”
“…… “Old Madam Qin was silent as she twirled the Buddha beads in her hand, and did not speak for a long time.
It wasn’t until Cui momo came in again that Old Madam Qin whispered, “He hates me.” He hated her for not obeying his wishes and not begging the eldest grandson to save him. Thus, once he realized that dingyu* was beneficial, he gave her up.
(*mourning after the death of parents)
Qin Zening also understood and remained silent in response.
Old Madam Qin had been depressed for several days over this matter. Fortunately, Qin Zeyu was a sweet talker; except for studying and practicing martial arts, he would run to Ronghe Hall and coax her when he had nothing to do.
This old madam was originally soft-eared, so now that someone was encouraging her, she gradually regained her spirit, but after going through this catastrophe, her appearance looked several years older.
Originally, Old Madam Qin, who was in her fifties, looked like she was still in her forties, but now, her temple was covered with white hair, and the corner of her forehead and eyes had a few deep wrinkles, making the person look much older.
After resting for another three days, Old Madam Qin was able to get out of bed and walk around. Qin Zeyu volunteered to accompany her go for a walk in the small garden, Qin Jiu was also there.
The three of them walked around the garden as they talked.
“Grandma, third sister, I think this osmanthus is good, Third Sister even said two days ago that the osmanthus cake at home was delicious, why don’t we just pick some osmanthus flowers and let the cook make osmanthus pastries?”
“Grandma, why don’t you go sit in the pavilion in front and watch Third Sister and I pick osmanthus flowers.”
“….”
The naughty kid naturally gave out instructions and even found something for Qin Jiu to do before he eagerly climbed the three to shake osmanthus flowers.
However, before he could reach the top someone came trotting and reported. “Old Madam, second young madam is here.” Second young madam, she was referring to Qin Xin.
Qin Jiu touched the gold ruby bracelet on her left hand as the corner of her lips curled up almost invisibly.
She knew that Qin Xin would come sooner or later, so she ordered the gate keeper in advance to report to Old Madam Qin if Qin Xin came.
Old Madam Qin did not speak and neither did the others while the maidservant stood there blankly as she carefully looked at Old Madam Qin’s expression before lowering her head again.
A short while later, Old Madam Qin finally opened her mouth, only faintly giving two words*, “See her off.”
(*its two characters)
Old Madam Qin’s voice was very calm, so calm that there were no ripples or even a hint of anger.
The calmer she was, the more it meant that she was completely disappointed and let go of Qin Xin, so she did not even want to question why Qin Xin had harmed her.
The maidservant quickly glanced at Qin Jiu again before going the way, “Yes, Old Madam.” And hurriedly walked back.
Old Madam Qin stared blankly at the back of the maidservant’s distant figure as the wind blew, and the sweet scent of the osmanthus tree in front of her swayed with the wind, and countless yellowish petals fell like drizzle, making the fragrance of the flowers stronger, it was too strong making her unable to breath.
She suddenly said, “Jiu’er, when you first returned to the capital, your older brother had told me that Xin’er had long known the truth about her being exchanged with you, but at that time, I didn’t believe it.”
Qin Zeyu who heard this for the first time slightly widened his eyes in shock.
Old Madam Qin’s eyes were in a trance, “Xin’er was only three years old when she first came to the mansion, so what can a three-year-old child know and she couldn’t possibly have had the opportunity to interact with the Li family again afterwards, so how could she possibly know so much, that’s why I’ve always believe she was innocent and it was because your older brother was overthinking.”
Withdrawing her gaze, Old Madam Qin looked at Qin Jiu and grabbed her hands. “But now, I believe it.”
“Xin’er has always known that truth, she knows that she is not from the Qin family so no matter how well I treat her, for her, the Qin family is just an outsider…even if I single handedly brought her up.”
With these few words, Old Madam Qin’s voice grew hoarse, and her eyes flooded with water again; however, she quickly calmed down and wiped the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief.
Cui momo, who quietly listened to the side, sarcastically said to herself: Qin Xin is just a white-eyed wolf who is not well fed with Old Madam’s kind hearted heart!
Looking at Old Madam Qin’s sad face, Qin Zeyu quickly calmed down and affectionately hugged the old madam, as he said: ”Grandma, don’t be sad. Third sister said that people always needed to be stupid a few times to learn from their mistakes. As long as you don’t commit the same stupidity again after you’ve been stupid, you’ll be fine.”
Qin Jiu: “…”
The corner of Qin Jiu’s eyes twitched, as she thought that Qin Zeyu was indeed a brat, a jerk and a dick!
“It’s Jiu’er who sees clearly.” Old Madam Qin’s hand tightly gripped Qin Jiu’s right hand and sincerely said, “Jiu’er, it’s grandma who has wronged you.” As she said this, her eyes began to redden again.
“…” Qin Jiu felt sourness in her heart as if she had a grievance that was hard to describe in words, followed by a lake-like serenity calming her down again as if she was relieved and let go of things.
Qin Jiu knew that it was the emotions of the original owner. The original owner probably wanted to hear this sentence all this time. In the novel, the original owner’s life was too short and oppressed.
Pursing her lips Qin Jiu just smiled but did not respond.
Because the person Old Madam Qin was sorry for was no longer here…
She had no right to forgive Old Madam Qin instead of the original owner.
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