My Lady Always Lacks Ambition
Chapter 123 - 124 Big Sister is Indeed Not Easy to Provoke (2 in 1)

Chapter 123: Chapter 124 Big Sister is Indeed Not Easy to Provoke (2 in 1)

Are you teaching me rules?

Qin Liuxi’s tone became cold, and her aura sharpened, giving a condemning look to the young teenager.

To say it plainly, regardless if she recognized him as a cousin or just some young brat, no one in Qin family had the right to teach her rules.

And now, he’s here pointing fingers at her as if he were something special?

Qin Mingqi, caught off guard, hadn’t expected Qin Liuxi to explode on him and was momentarily at a loss.

Mrs. Xie burst into anger, as this was her beloved son, and how could he be slighted by a girl like Qin Liuxi.

"Mother, Qi’er was just giving Xi a bit of guidance, but look at how she speaks?"

Qin Mingqi regained his composure, his expression unsuspecting.

Now, aside from the family elders who were exiled, including his grandfather and his elder brother, he was the eldest male in the family. If they could not return, he had to shoulder the family responsibilities. He was merely reminding his sisters about manners, and this was her attitude?

The woman follows her father at home, and in his absence, her brothers, then her husband upon marriage. Her paternal brothers are her backbone, does she not understand this principle?

Mrs. Wang calmly said, "Second sister-in-law, when it comes to pointing out manners, the elders are here." She looked towards Qin Mingqi, "Qi’er, your elder sister has entered and paid respects to our grandmother appropriately, how can you say she lacks manners? Conversely, since she entered, has there been anyone who greeted her respectfully?"

Among the younger generation, Qin Liuxi was the eldest. Yet, whether cousins or otherwise, none had greeted her.

Rules?

First, they better follow them themselves.

Qin Mingqi’s complexion changed visibly, and he bowed to Qin Liuxi: "Third brother has seen elder sister, please forgive me, elder sister."

The rest, albeit reluctantly, greeted her with a bow.

Mrs. Wang’s words somewhat appeased Qin Liuxi, who responded: "Forgiveness is out of question, I have a tiny heart, smaller than a needle tip, and third brother, you just tried to teach me manners, how can I feel okay? I can’t forgive."

Mrs. Xie said, "Xi, you are the elder sister..."

"Elder sister? Second aunt reminded me indeed, I am the elder sister, I set the rules, I am the rule, so third brother, you can’t teach me manners, right? I am, after all, your elder sister!" Qin Liuxi glared at them, "Of course, if you don’t like these rules, you are free to leave."

Leave?

What does she mean by that?

"What are you saying, what do you mean leave?" Qin Mingxin shouted, "Is this old house yours to decide to just move out?"

Oh no!

Mrs. Xie almost wanted to cover her daughter’s mouth, but it was too late!

"Correct, this old house is mine. If I ask you to move, you will have to move!" Qin Liuxi coldly said, "Second aunt didn’t tell you folks, that the title deed of this old house was transferred to me long ago? Otherwise, why do you think it wasn’t reclaimed? Because it was gifted to me by someone else. Which means, now you are living in mine, eating mine, even wearing mine!"

She pointed at their newly tailored clothes, "These new clothes, all brought back by my people, bought with my silver, not from public funds. So don’t teach me about rules or manners, you don’t qualify to teach me anything!"

Mrs. Wang coughed lightly, signalling Qin Liuxi with her eyes - the grandmother was still there!

But Qin Liuxi was not afraid, looking at the unhappy Old Mrs. Qin who hadn’t spoken a word, "Grandmother, it’s not that your granddaughter wants to show off in front of you. I just want to ensure future harmony in the family, so I chose to clarify everything now to avoid further disputes. Please forgive me this once. It’s getting late, I will not join you for breakfast, I’m going to check the pulses of third aunt and my two younger brothers. Farewell!"

Everyone: "..."

Watching Qin Liuxi not giving face to anyone and leaving, the atmosphere in the room turned subtly awkward.

The juniors looked up at Old Lady Qin and swallowed their saliva: To leave right in front of Old Lady Qin, she truly dared!

Qin Mingchun, pretending to be dead on the side, said: Elder sister is indeed not easy to mess with!

Old Lady Qin’s expression was unruffled, she said, "Everyone disperse. Come over tonight for a reunion dinner, but I don’t want to see anyone acting so thoughtlessly again."

As she spoke, she also glanced at Mrs. Xie and others, implying a warning.

Mrs. Xie: "!"

Did I hear that wrong? It was Qin Liuxi who put on airs, acting so high and mighty, nearly reaching the heavens, but Old Lady Qin turned the conversation towards us, blaming us for causing trouble?

No, who was really the one out of line? A junior daring to behave so arrogantly, no family would tolerate it.

Yet Old Lady showed no blame, instead faulting them; could it be she’s become senile?

"Concubines and children, you go down first, I’ll stay and talk with Mother," Mrs. Wang said with a smile.

Mrs. Xie wanted to say something, but seeing Old Lady Qin close her eyes, she huffily bent her knees and walked out.

Outside the house, Qin Mingqi couldn’t help asking Mrs. Xie, "Mother, what’s the deal with the old house, how did it become elder sister’s? This is the old house, more so it’s the ancestral home."

How can they give the ancestral home to a young lady? If this gets out, how could our Qin family face anyone?

"Let’s not talk here; we should discuss it back in the courtyard," Mrs. Xie said, "and it’ll also spare upsetting your grandmother."

The secondary family left quickly.

Qin Meiniang sighed, also taking her two daughters to leave.

Aunt Wan, holding Qin Mingchun’s hand, whispered, "Xiao Wu, did you see? In this house, your aunt can protect you from anyone, but the only one you can’t mess with is your elder sister. She dares to go against even Old Lady Qin’s face, and your aunt, being insignificant and powerless, can’t protect you."

Such a character, whoever messes with her is in trouble.

Qin Mingchun corrected, "Aunt, it’s ’insignificant and powerless.’"

"Oh, whatever, your aunt didn’t go to school! Just don’t provoke her," Aunt Wan patted his head, meaningfully saying, "Also, you mustn’t grow up crooked. I see your elder sister favors good looks; if you stay handsome from young to old, she will surely give you some face based on your handsome face."

Qin Mingchun: "..."

So, after all said and done, I have to rely on my face?

Inside the house.

Old Lady Qin said ambiguously, "Miss Xi’s temper is indeed quite strong."

Mrs. Wang responded with a mild smile, "It might not sound nice, but Mother, taking circumstances into account, given our family’s current situation, I’d rather see them have some temper. That backbone is unbroken, there’s hope for the Qin family."

The Qin family has fallen into decline, but being timid only invites even more disdain.

Qin Liuxi’s way isn’t too bad.

This protection is quite overt.

Old Lady Qin glanced at her, saying, "I don’t even know how far the eldest and others have gone, whether there is any news from home, and also Yan’er, he’s the one I worry about the most, he is still so young."

At the mention of her son, Mrs. Wang pursed her lips, saying, "Mother needn’t worry, since Master Chi Yuan predicted they would safely arrive, they certainly will be safe. You can be at ease."

"Hopefully so," Old Lady Qin closed her eyes again.