Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 565 - 289: Killing Two Birds with One Stone_3

Liang Zechong replied, "Yixiu is not only the sister who grew up alongside Prince Ning’s Heir, but she is also the most caring sister to Hongji, who relies on Princess Zhenyue and Yixiu a great deal. The Emperor will surely be pleased to see a marital union between Liang Mansion and Qian Mansion. At the beginning of the year, when Prince Ning triumphantly returned from his great victory, apart from bestowing gold and silver treasures on the soldiers, he hardly gave any significant official position to the direct descendants of the Prince Ning. Instead, he assigned the significant vacancy in the Pili Camp to Zhaozhao. On the surface, it appeared as though the Emperor was valuing the northern expedition’s generals. In reality, in the Emperor’s heart, Jinzhao is considered as one raised alongside Hongji, thus belonging to Hongji’s circle. Currently, our father and son remain neutral, but if Hongji leaves monkhood, it is certain that the Liang family would support Hongji."

The Old Queen Grandma shook her head and sighed, "The present moment may seem compassionate, yet it is the most merciless..."

Liang Zechong added, "Otherwise, why would our ancestors say that The Royal Family is heartless?"

Afterward, the three generations quickly decided to go to Qian Mansion to apologize and explain certain things to the Qian family, except that the Emperor wished for Hongji to renounce monkhood and ascend to power. This matter was too confidential, known only by a few confidants of the Emperor.

Once they arrived at Qian Mansion, Liang Jinzhao, with a flushed face, knelt before Prince Consort Pan and Qian Manjiang, saying, "I am ashamed, for Miss Qian has been wronged."

Liang Yiqian bowed to Prince Consort Pan and then cupped his hands in front of Qian Manjiang, saying, "I apologize for not controlling my family members well. I am sorry."

Qian Manjiang ignored Liang Jinzhao and perfunctorily returned the gesture to Liang Yiqian, angrily saying, "My daughter Yixiu’s reputation has been ruined, and the Liang family must give an explanation."

Prince Consort Pan snorted coldly and cursed, "She claims to be of an aristocratic family, yet she engages in things that can’t be brought to light. I’ll go see the Emperor and the Empress Dowager tomorrow and have them judge the matter."

Liang Zechong quickly interjected, "Calm your anger, calm your anger. We too are grieved that Yixiu’s name has been tarnished like this. Our Liang family will surely provide an explanation and seek ways to restore Yixiu’s reputation..."

Qian Yixiu went straight back to Xiangxue Courtyard. She was extremely tired and, after washing up in the cleansing room, she laid down in bed. A good night’s sleep would make everything better.

She had Zi Zhu specifically fetch a set of undergarments hand-made by her little mother, which retained her mother’s scent. Then she found an old pillowcase embroidered with jujube flowers, bringing Grandma Wu’s scent. She held in her hand the small jade gourd given to her by Grandfather Sangui on her birthday, the small jade button from Zhu Sujin, the handkerchief embroidered by her little aunt... All these carried the scent of her relatives, the fullness of their love.

During her years in Daqian, this had been the worst and most exhausting day for her, even more tiring than her first trip to Cave Sky Pool.

She disliked this place, yearned for Guiyuan, and even that dilapidated courtyard, longing for everything of the past...

Sister Gong had already learned from Blue Bead what had been said about Qian Yixiu and was so angry that she cried.

Standing by the bed, looking at the half-exposed back of Qian Yixiu’s head from the covers, she advised, "Miss, do not be too distressed. The dissatisfaction those three ladies hold towards Miss all has its reasons. Princess Jingchang is truly infatuated with General Liang. It is said that Princess Shou had even hinted to the Liang family, but for some reason, the Liang family played dumb and did not respond. Miss Luo’s grandmother, the Eldest Princess Fengyang, has always admired Prince Consort Pan, which is common knowledge. She harbors resentment towards the Elder Princess Zi Yang and is thus dissatisfied with the descendants of the Princess. Over a decade ago, she even spread rumors about the great master and Princess Zhenyue, which led the Empress Dowager to summon her to the palace for a public reprimand and grounding. As for Miss Wong, she has always been close with Princess Jingchang and thus took their side..."

Without opening her eyes, Qian Yixiu spoke softly, "I understand, please leave me. Let me have a good rest."

Zi Zhu and Bai Zhu, the two maids who had followed from the countryside, quietly wiped their tears, seeing their mistress like this.

Qian Yixiu was woken by hunger. She opened her eyes and blinked—the light was dim; it must be candlelight, so it was either evening or nighttime.

When she turned her head, she surprisingly saw her little mother sitting by the bed, her eyes still red. Mingming and Jingjing sat very obediently on the couch under the window, watching her attentively.

As Qian Yixiu sat up, she said, "Mother, how did you come here?" Zi Zhu promptly draped a cotton robe over her.

Pan Yue spoke, "You missed dinner at the main house, and Mother was worried about you. Mingming and Jingjing missed you too."

Upon hearing this, Jingjing hopped off the couch, covered her mouth, and asked softly, "Mother, may we speak now?"

Pan Yue nodded, "Now that your sister is awake, you and Mingming can talk."

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