My Lady Always Lacks Ambition
Chapter 129 - 128: The Turning Point for the Qin Family Lies In..._2

Chapter 129: Chapter 128: The Turning Point for the Qin Family Lies In..._2

Qin Bohong smiled and said, "Third brother, congratulations to you, a pair of twin sons, this is indeed a great fortune for our Qin family."

Qin Boqing, also excited, scratched his head and said, "Right, Mrs. Gu mentioned that it was elder sister Xixi who helped her through the childbirth and saved their lives. Big brother, since when did Xixi know medical skills?"

Qin Bohong was also somewhat at a loss. His elder daughter had left home at a young age and he could say he was extremely unfamiliar with her. The affairs of the inner house had always been managed by his wife, and he himself had always been embroiled in officialdom, naturally not knowing much about her. Somewhat embarrassed, he said, "I know very little myself."

At this time, Qin Yuanshan said, "She must have learned from Master Chi Yuan."

Everyone looked over, asking in surprise, "Isn’t that the Daoist? He knows medical skills too?"

"Nine out of ten Daoists possess medical knowledge. Among the Xuanmen Five Skills, medicine is one of them, it’s not strange that he knows it. When he took the girl away, he said that her Life Chart was unusual, yet her Dao Heart was exceptionally upright, a natural person of the Mystic Sect." Reminiscing, Qin Yuanshan said, "Actually, to this day, I might as well not hide it from you all. At that time, he also divined for the Qin family, saying there would be a calamity within ten years, and only Miss Xi could be the turning point."

Everyone was startled; they had never heard this before.

"Divination is too elusive; even though I’m acquainted with him, I couldn’t fully believe it. Back then, Miss Xi’s health was not good; she was frequently ill. When old Taoist Chi Yuan came, he said those words, and I simply let him take Miss Xi back to the old house to be taken care of." Qin Yuanshan recounted the past events, then continued, "As the ten years approached, the so-called disaster had not yet arrived. I assumed he had not calculated accurately and thus let down my guard. Who would have thought... alas, if it’s not a blessing, it can’t be avoided if it’s meant to happen. It’s all my fault that I’ve brought trouble to the Qin family, and to all of you."

"Father, what are you talking about?" Qin Bohong said, "What’s this about bringing trouble? We are all Qin Family, we share in both honor and disgrace. You mustn’t speak like that."

"Indeed, Grandfather, the lucky thing is that it was us men who were exiled. The women could all return to the old house, to have a place to stay. Life may be a bit harder, but at least the family remains together and intact." Qin Mingmu also spoke up at this time.

Qin Yuanshan was quite comforted and said approvingly, "You’ve grown sensible."

Qin Mingmu, upon receiving praise, was a little excited and secretly clenched his fists.

Qin Yuanshan continued, "When the ten-year calamity came, our Qin family indeed collapsed, and Mrs. Gu went into early labor from shock, but it was Miss Xi who stepped in and turned things around. It seems that the old Taoist’s words have all come to pass. It might just be as he said, the turning point for our Qin family lies with Xixi!"

Qin Mingyan took a small bite of the mooncake, slightly surprised upon hearing this. If his elder sister was the turning point, then she was the Qin family’s lucky star. He wondered what she looked like and what her temperament was like.

Qin Bohong, however, said, "Father, Xixi is just a girl, saying she’s our family’s turning point might be a bit optimistic. Perhaps old Taoist Chi Yuan was just appeasing you?"

"I would rather he was just appeasing me." Qin Yuanshan chewed on his mooncake, slowly breaking it down before swallowing, and said, "You see, even though our exile has been tough, it’s been smoother than what others have faced, and we’ve received aid from influential figures time and time again, as if someone is watching over us from behind the scenes. Tell me, who could it be?"

"Could it be our kin?" Qin Boguang spoke.

"If it were kin, they would have revealed their identity by now," Qin Yuanshan sighed, "We’ll soon reach the northwest, but no kin or friends have shown up. I suspect they’re keeping their distance to avoid association."

The group fell silent.

Qin Boguang said through gritted teeth, "It must be that Devil Concubine stirring trouble in the capital, seeking our utter destruction."

"Second brother!" Qin Yuanshan chided, "You need to watch your words. We are now in a precarious state; if anyone catches us slipping, life in the northwest will only get harder, and I, your father, am to blame for my carelessness... cough, cough..."

Seeing the old master get worked up, Qin Bohong quickly patted his back and, without much concern for decorum, brought a flask to his lips for him to drink.

Qin Yuanshan took a breath and said disheartenedly, "In any case, from now on we must speak and act cautiously, awaiting the day when, if heaven is willing, we shall return to the court."

His words were passionate, but the others were somewhat lost, wondering if it could be that easy. Even with an amnesty, wouldn’t they just be sent back to their old home?

Returning to court seemed a distant dream, not daring to entertain the thought anymore.

For a moment, everyone fell into silence, finding even the mooncakes tasteless.

In a secluded courtyard within the post station.

A steward prepared a cup of tea for his master and respectfully reported various matters.

"Master, in a few days we will reach Yang Pass. Once the Qin family enters the pass, they must find their own lodging. Seeing how they’ve been falling ill and are short on funds, shall we continue to not get involved?" Zhao Chang handed over the tea, then stood to the side with hands clasped, looking at the man with a hooked nose sitting before him.

If anyone from the Qin family were here, they would likely recognize that this was the previous post station, with whom they had had a brief encounter.

Gongbo Cheng, president of the Dafeng Chamber of Commerce, his businesses spread throughout Dafeng and even collaborating with surrounding small countries, could be said to be the wealthiest man in all of Dafeng.

"If she said there’s no need to make thorough preparations, then there’s no need. Keeping alive is all that matters. After reaching Yang Pass, we will see what they do next," Gongbo Cheng sipped his tea, his stern face showing a cold hardness, and said, "Send word to the capital, let Xue Ying emerge and rise in rank. It’s time. We can’t let one person hold all the power. Only when the Meng Family has troubles will they not focus on the Qin family."

"Yes," Zhao Chang agreed with a bow, and after a moment’s thought, he added, "Master, the young mistress must hold a grudge against the Qin family, otherwise why only go this far?"

"Holding a grudge is natural; the Qin family hasn’t shown her much affection. But I think, she’s not one to bear grudges. She wouldn’t waste her energy on such feelings, it’s too draining," Gongbo Cheng played with the smooth Jade Talisman in his hand, a slight smile on his face, "She simply does not care."

What one does not care about, even people, can be discarded at any time.