Qin Liuxi left Songshan Courtyard and returned to Mrs. Wang’s yard, dismissing the attendants and repeating almost the sa words to her.
Thus, with the old master overseeing the Qin family and Mrs. Wang managing the household affairs, they could certainly wait until Qin Mingyan and his brothers established themselves.
Mrs. Wang said, "You have always been a person of firm decisions. If you intend to sever ties with the Qin family, it doesn’t matter what I say, for it’s all in vain. Once your mind is set, it will surely not change. Xixi, you wouldn’t be planning to do sothing earth-shattering, would you?"
She stared at Qin Liuxi’s expression without blinking.
Qin Liuxi was slightly taken aback, "Why would you think that?"
Mrs. Wang smiled bitterly, "Although you are not my flesh and blood, you are such a ticulous, determined, and considerate child. If there wasn’t so reason, why would you make such arrangents?"
She didn’t want the Qin family to use her influence and preferred not to ddle in everything. Yet she still paved a prosperous path for the Qin family. Was this not borrowing influence?
But this borrowing benefits the entire family!
She made such arrangents, and those truly at the top of the esteed circles would engage with the Qin family.
Still, she excluded herself from it all.
Qin Liuxi smiled and said, "Earth-shattering, are you seeing as so demonic heretic? Even if such a person exists, it certainly isn’t . The Qingping Temple is ant for slaying evil and upholding the Righteous Path."
Mrs. Wang held her hand and said, "I trust you won’t say, but no matter what, as family, we hope you will certainly ensure your own safety."
Qin Liuxi nodded.
"Even if your na is no longer in the family register, you are always a Qin Family’s daughter, the legitimate eldest daughter of our main branch. Should you wish to return, the gates will always be open for you. Your courtyard’s lights will never be extinguished, even if you quietly co and quietly leave." Mrs. Wang held back tears and ca forward to embrace her.
Qin Liuxi was sowhat unaccustod to such sentintality and took the opportunity to say, "Let feel your pulse and give you a prescription for balance."
Living a long life is the true stabilizer.
She quickly felt the pulse and prescribed, and only then did Nanny Shen say that Prince Zhao accompanied Consort Qin back to the mansion for a family visit.
Mrs. Wang’s face turned cold, and she looked at Qin Liuxi.
Qin Liuxi was expressionless, seeming disdainful and indifferent. Seeing Mrs. Wang’s gaze, she said, "I’m leaving."
Mrs. Wang’s heart tightened, pursing her lips, her eyes reddening.
Damned Qin Mingyue and Prince Zhao.
Without them, why would Qin Liuxi leave like this?
"They..."
"It’s alright, they cannot affect . Qin Mingyue has been warned by long ago; her future is no concern of mine." Seeing Mrs. Wang’s sadness, Qin Liuxi said, "Things should go about as usual. Live as if I were still living in the Daoist Temple."
"Alright."
As Qin Liuxi left the main room, she saw Aunt Wan standing outside the door, looking at her hesitantly.
"With your temperant, it’s fortunate you encountered a legitimate mother like Mrs. Wang. Foolishness brings blessings, remaining this way is good." Qin Liuxi sighed.
Aunt Wan pouted: "I know you are calling stupid."
"I’m not, don’t say nonsense!" Qin Liuxi denied.
Aunt Wan snorted, "You may not say it, but your heart calls stupid. I know I’m foolish, but I’m blessed."
"Mm, that’s true."
Aunt Wan opened her mouth, saying: "Outside, be careful. Nothing matters more than oneself; living well and freely is what justifies our co to this world."
"Alright!"
Seeing her like this, Aunt Wan said, "Alright, go. If you truly suffer bullying outside, rember the way back, you have brothers who will support you!"
Qin Liuxi smiled, agreed, and glanced at Mrs. Wang standing at the door before leaving the courtyard.
Aunt Wan felt deeply sorrowful. Only when no one was looking did she realize her face was cold. She touched it, finding it wet like frost, and looked up, cursing: "How long will this damn snow continue?"
Recalling a childhood lesson, one should look up to stop tears from flowing. Hmph, she’s not stupid at all.
Mrs. Wang wiped her eyes and said, "Co with to the second door."
She wanted to see what expression Prince Zhao would have upon learning that Qin Liuxi wouldn’t even see them.
And for Qin Mingyue, would she still consider her chosen path a road of glory?
When Prince Zhao arrived, the Qin Mansion did not open the main gate, only the slightly lesser East Gate, which displeased Prince Zhao. Yet, thinking of Qin Liuxi, he tolerated it.
At least, Qin Yuanshan was at the East Gate to greet.
Qin Mingyue felt so grievance, not expecting that even at ho, she wasn’t given this bit of face. Clearly, she was the first among the Qin family’s daughters to marry and married well.
She married well, which could benefit her sisters, brothers, and family. What’s bad about it?
Seeing Prince Zhao unangered, her heart eased. As long as she saw Qin Liuxi, it would be fine.
Unexpectedly, at the second door, she t Aunt Wang, exchanged greetings, and Aunt Wang told her to speak with Mrs. Xie, who was unwell. If Qin Mingyue stayed for lunch, she’d eat with the second house.
Qin Mingyue’s expression changed, and she hastily asked, "Aunt, I heard elder sister ca back. May I see her..."
To her surprise, Mrs. Wang looked at her with unprecedented coldness and disdain.
"In the future, you won’t have any elder sister." Mrs. Wang said casually, "Hereafter, if you see her, you can only address her as Master Buqiu, including you and ."
Everyone’s expressions changed; what did this an?
"Qin Liuxi won’t be in the Qin family’s family register anymore. She will only be the temple master of Li City Qingping Temple." Mrs. Wang looked at Qin Mingyue, whose face turned pale, and said, "You shouldn’t think of using any blood or family ties to get close to her. It’s useless."
Qin Mingyue was so startled by her gaze that she retreated a couple of steps, gripping the maid’s wrist tightly, the chill penetrating, freezing to the bone.
"Aunt, what is going on? Why..."
Mrs. Wang’s tears slid down, "What’s going on? It’s just that she has beco a true monk!"
After saying that, she turned and left.
Qin Mingyue was left in a daze, looking toward Mrs. Xie and shrieked, "Mother, what’s going on? Have you seen elder sister? Where is she? I’ll find her."
She hurried in the direction of the west courtyard.
Before Mrs. Xie could say anything, Qin Mingxin stopped her, "No need, since Aunt said she left, then she must have already gone."
Qin Mingyue paused her steps, turning around and staring sharply at her, a step-shake hairpin at her temple struck her eye corner, causing tears from the pain.
Qin Mingxin looked at her, "She’s said, sister, you chose the wrong path."
Qin Mingyue’s heart clenched, as if a hand invisibly tightened around it, causing excruciating pain. She recalled the matrimonial fortune Qin Liuxi predicted for her years ago, sweet first then bitter, bitter first then sweet.
Did she err by choosing a road adorned with flowers?
Qin Mingyue’s vision darkened, and her legs weakened as she fell to the ground.
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