"Master, how can you be like this? Yu'er is your daughter! We've all seen her efforts over the years, why are you treating her like this? Why? Is it that I, your concubine, have done something wrong?" Madam Min's face was still burning from the slap!
"Put away your tears, I don't fall for that. Today is a joyous occasion, and your crying is really a dampener! If you want to cry, go back to your room!" Qin Yuanzhang's tone was cold. He had been finding Madam Min and Madam Zhang increasingly displeasing these days.
The thought that the poison in Qin Yun might have been administered by one of these two poisonous women made him wish he could hack them to pieces!
"Master, you weren't like this before? What exactly have I done wrong? Why are you treating me like this?" Madam Min felt wronged. After so many years, this was the first time Qin Yuanzhang had ever hit her?
And he had hit her in front of so many people! How could she establish her authority in the manor in the future?!
Madam Min was furious and also puzzled!
What was wrong with this old man Qin Yuanzhang lately?
He didn't go to her room, which was fine, but he didn't even go to Madam Zhang's room anymore.
Not long ago, he had been thinking of making her his equal wife, but now it seemed there was no hope! Alas...!
Madam Min couldn't figure it out no matter how she thought!
Ever since Qin Yun took the initiative to go to the academy, not only had that brat Qin Yun changed, but even this old man beside him had changed! What was going on?
Madam Zhang, standing by, lowered her head and dared not speak.
She could also feel that Qin Yuanzhang was no longer doting on her as he used to.
In the past, no matter how busy Qin Yuanzhang was, he would visit her courtyard every few days. When she occasionally acted unreasonably and pouted, he would indulge her. Unfortunately, these days Qin Yuanzhang seemed to have changed and had never been gentle with her again!
Seeing Madam Min get slapped at this moment, she naturally felt happy, but she was also equally afraid! So she could only lower her head in silence!
Qin Yuanzhang looked coldly at Madam Min without speaking, but in Madam Min's eyes, his gaze seemed to want to devour her alive!
Madam Min dared not say more and could only bow her head silently!
Seeing Madam Min who had suffered but could not speak, Qin Yun felt exceptionally pleased!
This was all Madam Min deserved. Thinking that Liu Shi's death might have been Madam Min's doing, Qin Yun felt a chill in his heart!
Madam Min deserved to die ten times over!
Turning to look at Qin Yuanzhang, who had a stern expression! Qin Yun felt a little troubled!
If Qin Yuanzhang found out later that she was a woman, would Qin Yuanzhang be disappointed in her too?
Alas! Fate was always unfair! She couldn't conjure a son out of thin air for Qin Yuanzhang.
After dinner!
Qin Yun returned to her small courtyard.
She thought she could finally have some quiet time!
Unexpectedly, Qin Yuanzhang came looking for her!
"Father, you're looking for me?" Seeing Qin Yuanzhang at the doorway, Qin Yun was curious what he wanted with her.
After entering the room! Qin Yuanzhang looked around and frowned, saying, "You shouldn't live in this small courtyard anymore. Father has arranged a larger courtyard for you! You'll move there tonight!"
A larger courtyard?
A larger courtyard meant more people and gossip, which would be inconvenient! "Father, I'm quite happy living here. Moreover, I'm going to the academy tomorrow morning, so I'll only be staying in this room for one night. It's not a problem!"
"How can that be? You still have...!" Qin Yuanzhang was about to say something, but Qin Yun pulled him into the room and closed the door.
Qin Yun said solemnly, "Father, be careful of eavesdroppers. We should keep this to ourselves!"
Qin Yuanzhang sighed, "Child, you've really been through a lot! Since it's still early, why don't we go to Imperial Physician Xue's residence to have a look?"
Qin Yun knew exactly what Qin Yuanzhang was thinking.
"Father, actually, we don't need to trouble Imperial Physician Xue. I know an imperial physician who travels the world. She has agreed to take me as her disciple and then cure the poison in me!"
Qin Yuanzhang's eyes lit up. "Really? Where is this imperial physician? I want to thank her personally!"
Qin Yun smiled. "Father, didn't I just say that this imperial physician likes to travel the world? We can't see her whenever we want. We can only see her when she decides to see us!"
"And this imperial physician dislikes being disturbed by people! She also doesn't like too many people knowing about her. She just likes a carefree, unrestrained life!"
Qin Yuanzhang stroked his beard and thought for a moment before saying, "If she can cure you, she's truly a miracle doctor! Miracle doctors are very rare in our Great Zhou Kingdom, and many influential people want to win them over. Father understands!"
Seeing that Qin Yuanzhang didn't suspect anything, Qin Yun finally felt relieved.
"Father, I'm a bit sleepy. This courtyard is small, but I'm used to living here. I don't want to move around!"
"Alright then, Father will order people to bring new bedding later! These old wooden tables should also be replaced!"
Qin Yun knew she couldn't refuse, so she agreed. "Okay, Father, please arrange it as soon as possible. I'm really sleepy. I have to get up early tomorrow! I have to go to the palace to see the Emperor then."
Qin Yuanzhang patted Qin Yun's shoulder with satisfaction and nodded. "Good, you can even see the Emperor tomorrow. Make sure to leave a good impression!"
Mentioning Xie Qianmo made Qin Yun tired!
She couldn't guess what the Emperor was thinking either. But... it was definitely right to latch onto a strong supporter!
"I understand, Father. You should also rest early!"
Not long after Qin Yuanzhang left, Steward Fu led two servants with new bedding, and also replaced the old tea set, wooden tables, cabinets, etc.
He also added some new furniture and a bronze mirror.
After Steward Fu and his men left, Qin Yun looked at the newly renovated room and felt much better.
At this moment, Xiao Ju quietly came from the side room.
"Young Master, Father is truly good to you!" Seeing all the brand new things in front of her, Xiao Ju's lips curved slightly.
"Have you discovered anything in the manor these past few days?" Qin Yun asked seriously.
Xiao Ju came to Qin Yun's side and whispered, "Young Master, I originally wanted to know if anyone else in the manor had problems besides Nanny Xu. Last time, you mentioned that there were problems with the ingredients, so I thought there must be an insider in the kitchen too!"
Qin Yun nodded in agreement, seeing that Xiao Ju could think of these things.
"Guess what I found out?" Xiao Ju said mysteriously.
"What? Any new discoveries?" Qin Yun's lips curved.
Xiao Ju nodded eagerly. "I know there's an insider in the kitchen, so I kept an eye on the kitchen whenever I had time and gathered information. Speaking of which, Xiao Ju's voice lowered again. "Just the night before last, I saw someone!"
"Little girl, why are you making such a fuss? Speak quickly if you have something to say!"
"I saw Nanny Zhao?" Xiao Ju said nervously.
Qin Yun frowned. "Nanny Zhao? I don't think we have anyone like that in our manor!"
Qin Yun thought about it and couldn't recall anyone named Nanny Zhao in the manor.
"I didn't recognize her at first, but Nanny Tian, who is close to us, recognized her! If Nanny Tian hadn't been with me at the time, I wouldn't have known that Nanny Zhao was a former maid of the Madam!"