Chapter 412: Lady Qin Confronts Qin Shaojing

Chapter 412: Lady Qin Confronts Qin Shaojing

After Qin Shaojing dismissed the others, she sneaked off to Ningxin Courtyard.

The trip went surprisingly smoothly.

However, as she was about to enter the gates of Ningxin Courtyard, she encountered someone.

"Cousin?" Qiu Ling and Ling Long bumped into Qin Shaojing, who was trying to enter Ningxin Courtyard, and immediately became alert, stopping her.

"It's you," Qin Shaojing frowned, looking at the concubines from her cousin's courtyard.

"I'm going to visit my aunt," Qin Shaojing replied, her brows filled with anxiety and frustration.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ling immediately blocked her way to Ningxin Courtyard. "Did you inform the young mistress?"

Qiu Ling was the most hostile towards Qin Shaojing, who had been scheming for the title in their household.

Aside from her unwavering support for Lu Lingyun, let's not forget that Cheng Bingan was her own son!

If Qin Shaojing incited Cheng Qi to seize the position, it would be her son's position that was being taken.

She absolutely could not allow Qin Shaojing to succeed and was on high alert against her.

Seeing that a mere concubine dared to block her path, Qin Shaojing's mood worsened to the extreme. "Since when do you have the right to manage my affairs! Get out of my way!"

Qiu Ling snorted coldly, showing no fear of her.

"Cousin, you may not know, but we have received orders from the young mistress to assist in managing the backyard. Without the young mistress's permission, we can't let just any stray animal wander around."

"You lowly servant, who are you calling a stray animal!" Qin Shaojing was instantly enraged.

Truly, a tiger fallen to the plains is bullied by dogs. Now that she was in a difficult situation, even a concubine from her cousin's courtyard dared to disrespect her.

"Cousin, of course, I am not referring to you. Your status is noble, how could it be compared to stray animals," Qiu Ling said sarcastically, signaling Ling Long with her eyes to quickly go and notify Lu Lingyun.

They must not allow Qin Shaojing to seize the opportunity!

Seeing Qiu Ling's actions, Qin Shaojing grew anxious, completely forgetting about the idle chatter with her.

They must be notifying Lu Lingyun. If Lu Lingyun arrived, how could she possibly see her aunt?

In her current predicament, her aunt was her last resort.

She needed to see her aunt and, while she was not in her right mind, transfer the title of Ningyang Marquis to Cheng Qi.

Even though she knew her reputation was tarnished, and the Emperor might not be pleased.

But she could persuade her aunt to plead with her life!

As the Lady of Xue, her husband had just died in battle, was enshrined in the ancestral temple, and her son had left home in filial piety. Wasn't such virtue and merit enough to exchange for Cheng Qi's position as Ningyang Marquis!

As for the Ningyang Marquisate exhausting its imperial favor and possibly not being favored by the Emperor in the future, what did that have to do with her!

If the Ningyang Marquisate could thrive, that would be even better, and she could live a good life. If the Ningyang Marquisate declined later, she could still consume the last vestiges of its glory and prosperity.

In any case, she wouldn't lose out!

Moreover, Cheng Qi now knows her true nature and is unwilling to see her. How could she live well in the run-down General's Mansion! By securing the position of Ningyang Marquis for Cheng Qi, he would at least show her some respect in the future, and she would at least manage the household finances.

She could survive by clinging to the Marquis's Mansion!

"What are you doing! All of you, get out of my way!" Thinking of this, Qin Shaojing immediately shouted at Qiu Ling in front of her and rushed towards Lady Qin's courtyard.

Qiu Ling quickly led people to block her, while giving Ling Long a look to hurry and go.

As the situation became increasingly unfavorable for Qin Shaojing, another voice rang out.

"Aunt Qiu, what are you doing!"

Li Bihan arrived.

Seeing Li Bihan, Qin Shaojing's eyes lit up, "You, go to Ningxin Courtyard and tell my aunt that I am here!"

"Yes, young mistress." Li Bihan turned and responded.

Hearing this, Qiu Ling clenched her back teeth and loudly warned, "Li Bihan! You are not allowed to go!"

Li Bihan glanced at them both, softly and helplessly saying, "Aunt Qiu, the young mistress is the master of our mansion. How can we servants disobey the master's orders."

After saying this, Li Bihan ran into Ningxin Courtyard to report. Qiu Ling clenched her back teeth, while Qin Shaojing was excited.

"You lowly servant, get out of my way! When my aunt comes, you'll be in trouble!"

Qiu Ling's eyes rolled around, but she was determined not to give an inch, especially today, and not let Qin Shaojing see Lady Qin!

If she tricks the old lady again, our Marquis's Mansion will be in danger!

For the young mistress, for her son, she would fight her!

"Someone, escort the young mistress out!"

"You lowly servant, how dare you drive me away!"

Qin Shaojing pushed and pulled with a group of people, the scene was chaotic. At this moment, people from Ningxin Courtyard came out.

"Stop!"

Seeing Lady Qin being surrounded and walking out, Qin Shaojing felt like seeing the dawn. She pushed Qiu Ling, who was blocking her way, to the ground and cried out to the person in front, "Aunt!"

It's over, it's over.

Qiu Ling was pushed to the ground, watching Qin Shaojing finally see Lady Qin.

Hateful that Li Bihan was one step ahead and brought her out first.

Qin Shaojing joyfully ran towards Lady Qin, while running she complained, "Aunt! Shaojing finally sees you! You must stand up for me!"

Lady Qin, supported by someone, looked expressionlessly at the crying Qin Shaojing running over. For a moment, her eyes were filled with indescribable depth, "What do you want me to do for you?"

"I have been bullied by these lowly servants and Lu Lingyun! You saw it, even these lowly servants dare to stop me from seeing you! Aunt! Shaojing really has no one to help now!"

Lady Qin remained silent, just looking at her.

Qin Shaojing wiped her tears, her eyes gleaming as she looked at Lady Qin, "Aunt, quickly change into your court dress and come with me to see the Emperor, to request a title for Cheng Qi! First, request the title for him, and we'll talk about the rest later. Once Cheng Qi takes over the Marquis's Mansion, no one will dare to bully me."

Lady Qin remained silent, just looking at her.

Qin Shaojing was extremely anxious. She coaxed her while pulling her towards the house, "Aunt, have you forgotten? We agreed back then that you would request an official title for Cheng Qi, and in the future, Cheng Qi and I would take care of you. We will surely take good care of you! Please go and change into your ceremonial court robes first, then we’ll truly be one family!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the hand she was holding was forcefully yanked away.

"I have Lingyun and a bunch of good grandchildren, I don't need you and Cheng Qi to take care of me!"

Lady Qin's voice came through, and Qin Shaojing, who was walking forward, suddenly stopped in her tracks.

She turned her head, looking at Lady Qin in disbelief.

"Auntie, please..."

"Slap!" Lady Qin slapped her across the face with the back of her hand, "Qin Shaojing, this slap is for your wickedness!"