frightfiction Chapter 868 [Splendid Heart 7]
Chapter 868 [Splendid Heart 7]
"Madame Qin, please quickly go and tell Yuanniang that the Marquis is going on a long journey, so that the child won't be unaware and worry." Madam Xu ordered slowly.
"As you wish, old lady." Nanny Qin responded respectfully. Then, she hurriedly walked towards Lian Yi Courtyard.
Soon, Nanny Qin arrived at Lianyi Courtyard. After seeing Yuanniang, she bowed first, then said softly, "This servant greets the Fourth Young Master's wife. The old lady specifically ordered me to come and report to her that the Marquis has to go on a long journey for some important matter, and it is unknown when he will return."
Hearing this, Yuan Niang couldn't help but look worried, and hurriedly asked: "Madame Qin, why is the Marquis in such a hurry? What is it that requires the Marquis to go in person? Is there any risk in going there?"
Nanny Qin hurriedly comforted her, "Young Madam, don't worry. The Marquis is an expert in martial arts and has extraordinary skills. He will surely be able to turn danger into safety and return safely. Moreover, the Marquis is not traveling alone this time. He is accompanied by many followers and guards."
Hearing this, Yuanniang breathed a sigh of relief, but still a little worried and asked, "That's great, but I wonder if the Marquis has already set off?"
Nanny Qin lowered her head and thought for a moment, then replied, "According to the current time, the Marquis must have already embarked on his journey and left the mansion."
"Oh, well, I had been thinking about bringing something for the Marquis, but who would have thought that the Marquis would leave in such a hurry." Yuanniang shook her head slightly with a hint of regret and said softly.
"Young Madam is so sincere. Please take care of your own things first. I will go back to report to the Madam now." Nanny Qin bowed slightly and said after respectfully paying homage to Yuanniang.
"Madame Qin, please walk slowly and be careful on the road." Yuanniang responded with a smile.
After Nanny Qin turned and left, Chunchan, who had been serving beside her, approached Yuanniang with a worried look on her face and said softly, "Madam, now that the Marquis has left in such a hurry, what are we going to do on the day of his return? Are you really going to leave alone?"
Yuan Niang looked calm, patted Chunchan's hand and said to her calmly, "Okay, Chunchan, don't worry. The Marquis must have been busy with some very important business and he left in such a hurry because he couldn't spare the time. As for returning home, if the Marquis really has no time to take care of it, then it's okay for me to go back alone."
Chunchan became more anxious after hearing this. She stamped her feet, frowned and said, "Madam, you are too kind! This is the day after your wedding, and the Marquis has abandoned you and gone away alone. If this gets out, I don't know how those gossipy women outside will make up stories about you!"
Yuanniang's expression was still gentle, and she looked at Chunchan firmly, saying slowly: "Chunchan, please don't say that to the Marquis. I know the Marquis did not do it on purpose, but perhaps this matter is really urgent and cannot be delayed for a moment. We just need to stay in this Marquis's mansion and wait for the Marquis to return. Besides, I am the Marquis's wife, who dares to say anything bad about me?"
"Madam, what you said is indeed that I thought too much and was too cautious." Chunchan lowered her head slightly and said respectfully.
"Chunchan, I know very well that everything you do is for my own good. Well, let's not talk about this anymore. Go and help me prepare the things I need to take back home." Yuanniang said softly with a smile on her face.
"Yes, madam, I'll do it right away." Chunchan responded and turned away in a hurry.
At the same time, Nanny Qin hurried back to Tingfeng Garden. As soon as she entered the courtyard, Madam Xu couldn't wait to ask, "How is it? Did Yuanniang show any dissatisfaction?"
Nanny Qin paused for a moment, took a breath, and then replied, "Madam, I carefully observed the young lady. She did not complain or accuse anyone in front of everyone. However, based on my many years of experience and my subtle observation of people, I can tell that the young lady is actually a little angry."
Madam Xu nodded thoughtfully and said slowly: "Well, it's human nature. If she had no reaction at all, that would be abnormal. Yuanniang is generally calm, but she is still young after all, and her emotions are easily shown on her face. She needs more experience! She still has a lot to learn." As she spoke, Madam Xu couldn't help but sigh softly.
"Madam, do you think you could teach the young lady more? After all, she is new to our mansion and is not familiar with many things." Madam Qin suggested cautiously.
Madam Xu frowned slightly and sighed softly: "Alas, she still has to rely on herself to explore and grow. Even if I help her now, if she can't stand on her own in the future, it will still be difficult for her to establish enough prestige."
For a moment, the room fell into a brief silence. After a moment, Madam Xu seemed to suddenly remember something and spoke again: "Tell me, is Lingyi's hasty departure this time a good thing or a bad thing?" After saying that, her eyes fell on Nanny Qin, as if waiting for her answer.
However, Nanny Qin just bowed her head and replied in a low voice: "In reply to the old lady, this... I really don't know how to judge it."
Madam Xu waved her hand, indicating that she would not ask any more questions about the matter, and asked, "Then, have you prepared the roster that I asked you to prepare before?"
Nanny Qin nodded quickly and said, "Don't worry, old madam. I have collected some of them according to your request. Please take a look." As she spoke, she handed the rosters that she had already sorted out to Madam Xu.
Madam Xu gently unfolded the scroll in her hand, carefully looked at the face of the person painted on it, nodded slightly and said, "Well, this second son of Tutor Yan is very handsome and well-dressed. It's a pity that Madam Yan is very strict with him. I'm afraid that if Lian Fang marries into the family in the future, she will suffer some grievances." After saying that, Madam Xu shook her head gently and put the scroll aside.
Then, Madam Xu picked up another scroll, unfolded it slowly, and a look of satisfaction appeared on her face: "Look at the only son of Minister Yan. He is quite handsome and it is said that he has never taken a concubine and has always been a virgin. But... he is too old and not very compatible with our Lotus Room! Alas, it's still not a good match." After saying that, she put down the scroll again.
Afterwards, Madam Xu's eyes fell on the third scroll. She frowned slightly and said with displeasure: "Look at this young master of General Chen's mansion. I heard that he already has a mistress outside! How shameful! If Lian Fang marries him, wouldn't she suffer a huge injustice for no reason? Absolutely not!" After that, she threw the scroll to the ground fiercely.
Finally, Madam Xu's sight finally stopped at a painting depicting the young master of the Duke's Mansion. A bright color flashed in her eyes, and she said softly: "Well, this young master of the Duke's Mansion seems to have good conditions in all aspects. Madam Qin, you should go and find out what kind of character this young master of the Duke's Mansion is like. This matter is of vital importance, and you must not be careless!"
Nanny Qin quickly responded, "Yes, old madam, I'll do it right away." After she finished speaking, she turned around and left in a hurry to inquire about the news about the young master of the Duke's Mansion.