My Lady Always Lacks Ambition-Chapter 878 - 859: Discussing Departures, Lan You Disappears Again!

Chapter 878: Chapter 859: Discussing Departures, Lan You Disappears Again!

Qin Bohong never expected that just as he was starting to enjoy the family reunion, Qin Liuxi would send him away, not just him, but the entire family.

"Li City is just a small town, far less prosperous than Shengjing. Now that the Qin family has been rehabilitated, the property has been returned. It’s not proper to leave the Old Master alone in Shengjing; you all should go back to fulfill your filial duties." Qin Liuxi looked at the large and small members of the Qin family: "Besides, the grandchildren have been in mourning for a year, Qin Mingyue should be looking for a match, shouldn’t she? We can’t let her linger as an old maid! And Qin Mingmu too, he’s the eldest grandson, it’s time for him to get married."

Qin Mingyue’s pretty face turned bright red. Although these words sounded good, why did they feel a little off, as if they were being looked down upon?

Qin Mingmu also felt his cheeks heat up and lowered his head.

Mrs. Xie nudged Qin Boguang’s arm.

Among the three brothers and their families, probably only their side, the second branch, was most eager to return to the capital. Mrs. Xie also wanted to return to the capital, so she wouldn’t have to deal with Qin Liuxi’s attitude all the time, being constantly suppressed by her.

Most importantly, Qin Mingyue indeed couldn’t wait any longer, or she really would become an old maid!

Qin Boguang looked to Qin Bohong: "Eldest brother, what do you think? Father is alone in the capital, someone should be there to attend to him."

Qin Bohong, of course, knew this was an issue. Just as he was about to speak, Mrs. Wang interjected: "How about, you, the master, and the second and third brothers go back to the capital first? Xiao Wu is a student of Master Tang from the academy; he needs to stay by his teacher’s side to study. Yan’er has not fully recovered from his injuries, and Li City’s feng shui is good, so it’s beneficial to recuperate here, especially since Xixi is here. With the children here, it wouldn’t be proper for an adult not to stay with them. I’ll take care of them here."

This clearly indicated she didn’t want to go back!

The main housekeeper not returning to the house to manage the household affairs, what kind of behavior is that?

Qin Bohong’s face turned green.

Mrs. Xie’s eyes sparkled; if Mrs. Wang didn’t go back, then wouldn’t she become the main housekeeper? With her mother-in-law gone and her sister-in-law not returning, she could become the manager and enjoy the benefits.

Mrs. Wang truly didn’t want to return to the capital. First, because Qin Bohong was still in mourning, they needed to observe the mourning period, which wasn’t conducive to socializing. Returning would mostly mean being confined to the house, with the occasional outing to a Buddhist Temple or Daoist Temple to offer incense and get some fresh air. So why couldn’t they do that in Li City?

Secondly, since they had three children in the main branch, Qin Liuxi definitely wanted to stay here, Qin Mingchun studied with Master Tang at Zhihe Academy and needed to stay here for his education, and Qin Mingyan had his own plans.

While Mrs. Wang also hoped for her son to become successful, in her heart, nothing was more important than Ping’an, so she didn’t have the ambition to force her son to pursue the imperial examination. There were many paths to excellence for her children. They should choose their path themselves. Who said that passing the Imperial Examination and becoming an official was the only great achievement?

Qin Mingyan wanted to learn forensic science, to speak for the deceased. As long as he could manage it himself, he should go for it. After experiencing exile and facing the brink of death, Mrs. Wang had already gained a Buddhist-like detachment.

Mrs. Wang made it clear she didn’t want to return to Shengjing, which made Qin Bohong dissatisfied and Aunt Wan anxious, casting pitiful doe-eyed looks at her.

If the lady didn’t return, did that mean she had to go back with the big pig-headed master and serve him?

That was how officials were often stationed in the past. If the madam didn’t accompany them, then concubines would accompany them to manage their household and intimate duties. Oh dear, she seemed to envision a lifetime of managing the household’s painful affairs.

Aunt Wan’s thoughts drifted skyward, recalling how Qin Liuxi made her learn to read, manage accounts, and said she needed to at least understand these little tasks. What did she say in response?

With experienced maids taking care of everything, she only had to remain beautiful.

But now, if the lady didn’t return, leaving her to stay by Qin Bohong’s side, wouldn’t she have to handle everything from social relations to family affairs?

Doomed!

If that were the case, she would have to sort out all the household management, manage the accounts, and how could she remain beautiful, enjoy life, and maintain her blooming youth?

Aunt Wan envisioned the whole scenario and felt utterly distressed, giving Mrs. Wang another look full of grievance.

Madam, have pity on me! 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Receiving Aunt Wan’s pleading look, Mrs. Wang coughed lightly and said, "We also have the candied fruit shop to manage here, so Aunt Wan should stay by my side to help out. Xiao Wu is still young and should not be away from his biological mother."

Qin Bohong: "?"

You’re not leaving, and you want to keep my Aunt Wan here too?

Does that mean your whole family gets to live warmly together, while I’m sent back to the capital all by myself?

Qin Bohong’s face turned from green to black.

Is he being targeted?

After returning from exile, not only were his wife and concubines not as enthusiastic as he imagined, but there was also an air of contempt.

Is something wrong?

At Mrs. Wang’s first words, Aunt Wan immediately responded: "I’ll listen to Madam."

The joy on her face couldn’t be hidden at all!

Mrs. Xie rolled her eyes at this simpleton.

Mrs. Cao sneaked a glance at Aunt Wan, with an envious look in her eyes. This person may seem foolish, but her life is truly comfortable. Although she was a concubine, she had borne two children, maintained a figure and appearance that, if not looking like a young girl, could pass for someone in their early twenties, and there wasn’t a trace of the worries of life in her features. Not only did the madam protect her, but the legitimate son respected her, and even her own two children were successful.

This Aunt Wan, besides lacking the title of the main wife, could be considered a winner in life!

However, living comfortably and without care for titles meant she wouldn’t bother with such superficial things. With no lack of food or drink, being protected by all those around her, this was what a woman’s life ought to be.

On the other hand, Qin Bohong, as the head of the family, seemed quite neglected, with his wives and concubines not caring for him. Tsk tsk, the people of the main branch are indeed peculiar!

Qin Bohong, so angry that smoke almost puffed from his nostrils, glared at Mrs. Wang: "As the housekeeper, how can you not return to manage the household affairs?"

Mrs. Wang replied, "Now that the Old Lady has passed, with Father alone in the capital, the second and third brothers will return to the capital. Their wives can manage the household affairs together, no problem."

The Old Lady is gone, leaving only the Old Master there. Whoever manages the household affairs doesn’t matter much.

Mrs. Gu and Qin Boqing exchanged a glance and didn’t respond. They had already talked about this issue: Boqing’s hand was crippled, so he couldn’t be an official. He preferred managing the external affairs of the household as he used to do, continuing to work alongside Housekeeper Zhao. Gathering some family assets for their third branch meant that even if he couldn’t become an official, with family assets, he could provide more private savings for his wife and children and have the means to nurture the kids, right?

Therefore, whether they returned to Shengjing or not made little difference to them.

Qin Bohong still wanted to argue but was met with a stern look from Qin Liuxi, sending a chill down his back, so he kept quiet.

He felt somewhat afraid of his daughter!

Qin Liuxi snorted and, seeing Qi Huang waving from outside, said, "Let’s leave it at that. Decide early and return."

She walked outside where Qi Huang informed her that Lan Xing had arrived, which made her pause.

Lan Xing was waiting in the side courtyard, looking anxious and pale. Upon seeing her, he rushed over.

Qin Liuxi frowned as she glanced at the Soul Nourishing Bottle he clasped and asked, "Lan You disappeared?"

The bottle was empty; there was no soul body inside, and Lan You had vanished again.