“Yun'er?” When only Qin Yun and Qin Yuanzhang remained in the hall, Qin Yuanzhang looked at Qin Yun with guilt.
Qin Yun also noticed at this moment that Qin Yuanzhang seemed to have aged considerably.
“Father, how much money did we swindle from the Ming father and son today?” Qin Yun asked carelessly.
“That’s not important. You knew about the poisoning long ago, didn’t you? Why didn’t you tell me!”
“Would it have made a difference? You never believed your son!”
Qin Yuanzhang sighed. “I will find a better doctor to treat you! If I find out who poisoned you, I will tear them limb from limb!”
“Father, please don’t spread the word about my poisoning within the manor for now. How else can we catch the culprit with their tail exposed!” Qin Yun whispered.
Qin Yuanzhang nodded in agreement.
Looking at the shrewd Qin Yun before him, Qin Yuanzhang knew that his son was no longer the innocent and carefree youth he once was.
His Yun'er had grown up.
The money from the Ming manor was delivered within fifteen minutes.
Qin Yuanzhang, knowing he had wronged Qin Yun, gave all the money from the Ming manor to Qin Yun.
In the small courtyard!
Xiao Ju counted the money several times before excitedly saying, “Young master, it’s six thousand taels in total, a full double!”
“Xiao Ju, go and convert this money into banknotes later. It’s more convenient to store, and it won’t attract unwanted attention!”
He didn’t feel safe keeping the money in the Qin manor. The Second and Third branches were not to be trifled with, and they might already be coveting this money.
The Second Branch!
“What? Lord Ming sent six thousand taels? And the master gave it all to that beast, Qin Yun?” Madam Min said incredulously, her face filled with surprise and shock.
“This old servant saw it with her own eyes, Madam. The master’s attitude towards the second young master seems to have changed!” Nanny Rong said seriously.
“Never mind, never mind! Did you find out anything else? Did you hear clearly what Lord Ming and the master said? And… what’s going on with Imperial Physician Xue? Why did he come to our manor for no reason?” Madam Min’s palms sweated, feeling that the situation had already gone beyond her control.
“All the servants in the front hall have been cleared out, and no one dares to approach. The only servants who know the truth are Butler Fu, who is by the master’s side, and Xiao Ju, who is by the second young master’s side!”
Madam Min sighed. These two people could not be swayed, so she had to find another way.
The Third Branch!
“Master, you don’t know, after you left, the second branch was reprimanded by the master,” the maid Xiao Mei said with a light laugh.
Third Concubine Zhang also pursed her lips and chuckled. “She deserves it. Does she think that just because she gave birth to a child, she can secure the position of the legitimate mother of the Qin manor!”
“However, that second young master is quite capable to be able to handle himself so smoothly in such a situation!”
Zhang Shi lounged lazily on the chaise lounge, her cherry-red lips parting slightly. “So what? He’s still an ugly freak, how can he achieve anything? Once I conceive a child for the master, this Qin manor will be ours sooner or later!”
Speaking of conceiving, Zhang Shi’s brows furrowed.
She had been with Qin Yuanzhang for eight years, and she had never deliberately used contraception, but her stomach had always been stubborn. No matter how many doctors she saw or how much medicine she took, there was no progress!
Over the years, she had also often enticed Qin Yuanzhang from Madam Min’s room to hers. Although Qin Yuanzhang was a bit older, he was still in his prime, and his physique was no worse than that of a young man. Despite his constant efforts day and night, why couldn’t she conceive?
The more she thought about it, the more her head ached, and she finally slumped onto the couch, deciding not to think about it.
A moment later!
“Master, the second young master requests an audience!”
Slowly opening her beautiful eyes, Xiao Mei helped Zhang Shi to sit up.
“Why is he looking for me?” Zhang Shi was somewhat confused.
She and Qin Yun rarely interacted, and they kept to their own business.
“Do you want me to send him away?”
Zhang Shi waved her hand. “No, he wouldn’t come to me for nothing. Have him wait in the front room!”
“Yes.”
Zhang Shi got up, tidied her clothes slightly, and then went to the front room.
“Oh! What wind blew the second young master here today!” Zhang Shi chuckled as she walked towards Qin Yun, fanning herself with a beauty fan.
“Third Concubine, I will be leaving for Lanshan Academy in two days, and I naturally have something to trouble you with!” Qin Yun stated his purpose directly, knowing what kind of person Zhang Shi was.
“Oh my! Second young master, you jest. I am just a woman, how could I possibly help the second young master!”
Qin Yun curled his lips into a slight smile. “Third Concubine, you don’t need to rush to refuse! We can cooperate!”
“Cooperate? I have food and drink in the manor and no worries. I don’t know what kind of chip would be suitable to cooperate with the second young master!”
“Is that so? Third Concubine, you must have seen many doctors in private over the years, haven’t you? Unfortunately, your body is still stubborn, and you can’t conceive. Have you never doubted anything?”
Qin Yun’s words hit Zhang Shi’s sore spot. Zhang Shi’s face darkened, and her tone became cold. “What do you mean? Are you looking down on me?”
“I have a way to help Third Concubine conceive a child. I wonder if Third Concubine would be interested?” Qin Yun approached Zhang Shi, circling her and appraising her leisurely.
To be able to conceive a child was a great gift to her, but the person before her was Qin Yun. Was this person truly reliable?
Zhang Shi hesitated!
“Why don’t Third Concubine listen to my requirements first before deciding whether to cooperate with me? I can guarantee that you will be interested in our cooperation.”
“Alright! Tell me then!”
Qin Yun took a step closer to Zhang Shi, and his swollen, ugly face instantly startled Zhang Shi.
Zhang Shi hadn’t expected Qin Yun to approach her so suddenly. She quickly said, “What do you want?”
“Third Concubine, why are you so nervous? For a crucial conversation, we naturally cannot let a third person hear it!” Qin Yun sneered inwardly. If it weren’t for the fact that this Zhang Huifang was still useful, he wouldn’t have wasted his time coming here.
Zhang Shi frowned, then stood up straight. “Speak.”
Qin Yun whispered into her ear.
Outside the door, Nanny Xu tried to hear more clearly, but couldn’t, so she could only fret.
“That’s it?” Zhang Shi looked at Qin Yun in disbelief. “I didn’t expect Qin Yun to ask me to do something so simple!”
Qin Yun sneered. She would have liked to give Zhang Shi a more difficult task, but if it were too difficult, she wouldn’t be able to complete it either!
Zhang Shi using her charms to entice his father was acceptable. In terms of scheming, she was ten thousand miles behind the Second Branch. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
“Then, how will you fulfill the promise you made to me?”
Qin Yun tugged at the corner of his mouth. Zhang Shi was truly slow-witted. Wasn’t the key person to conceiving still Qin Yuanzhang?
“If you have time, go see a doctor outside the city yourself. Don’t always bring them into the manor. The people you bring in are not necessarily loyal to you!” Qin Yun said in a low voice.
Then, Qin Yun whispered again, “Be careful of Nanny Xu by your side!”
Taking a step back, Qin Yun smiled and then turned to leave with a flourish!
Zhang Shi looked at Qin Yun’s retreating back, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
What did that last sentence mean?
Be careful of Nanny Xu?