She Became A Downfall Noble Lady
Chapter 138 - 137: Going to the Main Room to Nag

Chapter 138: Chapter 137: Going to the Main Room to Nag

Lady Wang had no regard for the second branch of the Qi family or Ye Xinyan. This morning, Ye Zi took Qi Jia away, and now it was dinner time. Other than sending Ershun back early, the second branch had not made any other moves.

Alas, save as much as you can.

Qi Yougui looked inexplicable and uttered an ambiguous "Hmm" as he moved his chopsticks: "Time to eat, let’s have dinner." His mood seemed very low.

Before Qi Yougui and his wife had a chance to go talk to the second branch, Qi Younian arrived with Qi Jiaer.

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Nanny Jin parted ways with Qi Ercheng and Xinger at the village fork, feeling anxious as she walked towards the courtyard. As soon as she entered the courtyard, Qi Jia ran towards her: "Nanny, you’re back."

Nanny Jin quickly squatted down, wrapped Qi Jia in her arms, and asked, "How come you agreed to stay at home today? Didn’t you go out and play with the other children in the village?"

Qi Jia hugged Nanny Jin’s neck and pouted coquettishly, "Sister suddenly remembered that there were so many things to do today that she couldn’t finish alone, so she brought me back. I helped sister with a lot of work today, didn’t even think about going out to play."

Nanny Jin chuckled, "Oh, so our Xiao Jiajia has been doing chores at home today, what a good child indeed."

"Yeah." Qi Jia let go of Nanny Jin’s arms and pulled her into the yard, "Nanny, come in and have a drink, take a rest, we are about to have dinner."

"Our Xiao Jiajia is so sensible, even caring about Nanny having water and resting." Ye Xinyan raised her head from the temporary stove built in the courtyard and teased Qi Jia with a smile.

Nanny Jin glanced at Ye Xinyan and asked vaguely, "Was it Lady Han who said something and sent Ershun back?"

Ye Xinyan directed Qi Jia, "Qi Jia, go inside the house, and pour a glass of cool tea for Nanny, okay?"

As Ye Xinyan watched Qi Jia scamper into the house, she briefly explained the situation at the time and said angrily, "Lady Han actually said in front of Qi Jia that our family sent the child to the main house to save trouble. She even said that her Sanshun is also a cherished child in their family, not a servant to amuse Qi Jia. She completely disregarded whether Qi Jia would feel upset after hearing this, she’s just despicable."

Listening to this, Nanny Jin’s expression darkened, "That Lady Han is indeed despicable; even if there are any disagreements between adults, they should not discuss them in front of children, right?"

Ye Xinyan glanced at the carefully tea-carrying Qi Jia and signaled to Nanny Jin, "Qi Jia has brought you tea, you should go get it."

By the time Nanny Jin turned around, her demeanor was cheerful and friendly again: "Still, our Xiao Jiajia knows how to cherish Nanny, aware Nanny is thirsty after the walk."

Ye Xinyan patted Qi Jia’s hair and said, "Nanny, have a seat and drink tea while helping your sister to add some firewood. You’ve been busy all day, go play a while."

"Okay." Qi Jia happily ran to find his toy car and rode around the courtyard on his three-wheeled toy bike, playing.

Nanny Jin watched Qi Jia with high spirits making various turns and circles, her heart grew even more furious at Lady Han.

"That Lady Han really doesn’t know any better; she needs a good lesson, or else she might think that everyone in our family owes her something. How dare she criticize our Xiao Jiajia; our Jiajia is more precious and beloved than a hundred, a thousand of her, it’s not her place to gossip!"

Ye Xinyan laughed with a "pfft." Even if Lady Han was unlikeable, surely this wasn’t the way to compare?

Nanny Jin, having vented her frustration, let out a sigh and said, "Well, Ershun is actually not a bad kid. Even though he’s a bit sly, he makes up for it with his cleverness and diligence—no malice in him. It’s a shame that his mother drags him down."

Ye Xinyan laughed and said, "It seems that Nanny still quite likes the lad."

Nanny Jin replied, "With children, as long as they’re not born bad eggs, with proper guidance, they can always turn out well. Considering he’s been raised by Lady Han, it’s already admirable how he turned out."

"Don’t worry, Nanny, during the day Grandpa is busy with construction work and doesn’t have time. Grandpa said after dinner, he will take Qi Jia to the main house to chat with Great Uncle and Great Aunt. We’ll thoroughly suppress Lady Han so she won’t dare to stir up trouble anymore. In a few days, we’ll find something for Ershun to do. We just temporarily can’t send him to work at the snack shop, otherwise our plan would have been for naught."

And so, the second branch of the Qi family had their dinner early. Old Master Qi Younian took a short rest, then with hands clasped behind him, led the hopping and skipping Qi Jia toward the old courtyard of Qi family’s main branch.

It was now autumn, and after the sun had set, there was a hint of chill in the air. Qi Sanshun, having just finished his meal, was sitting in the yard sulking. Looking up, he saw the bouncing Qi Jia trailing behind the second branch’s old master. He jumped up with a cry before even Great Grandfather could call out to him, and rushed towards Qi Jia.

"Little Jiajia."

Qi Jia waved at Qi Sanshun and said, "Brother Sanshun, I brought marbles with me today. Nanny bought them for me; they’re really smooth. Let’s play with them."

By the time Qi Sanshun ran over to him, he indeed saw several sleek and shiny porcelain marbles in Qi Jia’s hand, two each of blue, white, and yellow, all twined with streaks of varied colors. They looked incredibly pretty and cute.

Qi Sanshun, taking Qi Jia’s hand, led him into the yard, saying, "Hmm, let’s play marbles, but be gentle. It would be a pity if such pretty beads got chipped."

Qi Younian watched the two children squatting under the main house’s window sill with a smile, feeling utmost gratification. Children should just be like this, never mind the adults’ affairs; the friendship between children should not be affected.

As soon as Qi Sanshun called out to Qi Jia, everyone from the main house began peering out from their corners, and indeed it was the old master from the Second Branch family.

Great Uncle loved his grandson so much, yet he wasn’t angry even though Lady Han had openly called Qi Jia a burden to his face?

Lady Wang, who had already been at the main house’s doorway watching Qi Sanshun, greeted Qi Younian as he arrived, "Second Brother is here. Your elder brother was just saying he would take a short rest before visiting you, but here you are. It truly shows that no matter what, you brothers always come together."

Chuckling, Qi Younian said, "I should have come earlier, but there was just too much work at the cattle farm construction site, and only now have I managed to find time. Is Big Brother here?"

Right here, come on in and have a chat," called out Qi Yougui from the main house’s doorway.

Qi Dazhu and Qi Dagen came over to accompany Qi Younian inside, while a flurry of nephews and nieces greeted and called out along the way, creating a lively scene.

Lady Xu, having exchanged greetings, went to the kitchen to pour tea. Lady Han didn’t show her face at all.

Laughing, Qi Younian reminded Qi Jia, "Play well with your brother and don’t be naughty," before he stepped into the main house.

After Qi Younian took a seat on the kang, even before Qi Yougui and his wife could speak, Qi Dagen, who had followed them in, opened his mouth, "Second Uncle, about what happened this morning, we are really sorry to have offended Second Uncle and Ye Zi. Your family has always been so supportive of us, we have yet to repay your kindness, and to think that Lady Han, that foolish woman, could be so ungrateful..."

Qi Younian waved his hand to stop Qi Dagen, "We’re all family, no need for such formality. Your wife has her own ideas, and we can’t force her. As long as we relatives keep the peace, it’s all just verbal disputes, which can be resolved."

Qi Dagen, his apologetic words interrupted by Qi Younian, was somewhat at a loss for what to say.