Qin Wanru freshened up and organized her dress in Madam Dowagers inner room but she didnt come out immediately. She just sat there and listened carefully for their talk outside while her shining eyes were overshadowed. Is Madam of Duke Xing unwilling to stop? Doesnt she know Qi Rongzhi is quite jealous?

She was about to ask something about Duke Xings Mansion while Qi Rongzhi suddenly came. What a big surprise

Outside there sat Qi Tianyu and Qi Rongzhi.

They came here to send gifts to Qins Mansion on behalf of Qis Mansion. They said that Magistrate Qi brought some native products from Jiangzhou which had arrived this morning.

Qi Tianyu was courteous and so was Qi Rongzhi. She said that Qins Mansion once helped her before so she particularly came here from Duke Xings Mansion and brought some presents in order to show her gratitude to Qins Mansion.

After a while, Qi Rongzhi looked around and asked smilingly, Madam Dowager, where are Sister Yuru and Wanru? I havent met them yet.

Something happened to Madam Di so Yuru is taking care of her. Madam Dowager smiled and answered.

What? I must go to see Madam Di! Standing up immediately, Qi Rongzhi said hurriedly.

Dont bother. Several doctors are treating her most of whom are male so it is inconvenient for you to go there! Madam Dowager turned down her mildly.

What about Sister Wanru? Hearing that it was inconvenient, Qi Rongzhi stopped insisting and then sat down.

Zhuozhuo now is checking her dress in the inner room because she went to see Madam Di and cried badly, answered Madam Dowager.

Then I go to see Wanru! Qi Rongzhi said anxiously. She seemed to care about Wanru very much, which made Madam Dowager stared at her out of curiosity as she knew Qi Rongzhi had always taken pride in bullying Qin Wanru. When did her become so kind?

Madam Dowager, Rongzhi was quite immature before. When she went to the Duke Xings Mansion, she finally found out that Second Lady Qin and she quite hit it off. Second Lady Qin is innocent and clever. Nobody can be comparable to her, answered Qi Tianyu, smiling. He only used a few words to explain the change of Qi Rongzhis attitude and also apologized for her for her faults.

He sounded natural and relaxed as he looked gentle and refined, which quite impressed others in a good way!

Qi Rongzhi coordinated perfectly and quickly stood up. She deeply bowed to Madam Dowager, looking regretful. Madam Dowager, I am really sorry for my immature which has aggrieved Sister Wanru before!

You dont have to, Lady Qi! Qin Wanrus gentle voice came up as she appeared at the door of the inner room, staring at Qi Rongzhi. She gave Qi Rongzhi a cold shoulder even though she sounded polite.

Glancing at her slightly red eyes, Qi Tianyu found out that Qin Wanru just cried, badly. Since he had been in contact with Qins Mansion for years, it was the first time that he had seen Qin Wanru cry so badly which led to her red swollen eyes. His eyes gradually darkened.

Sister Wanru, what, whats wrong? Are you bullied by someone? Seeing Qin Wanrus red eyes, Qi Rongzhi shocked and shouted.

She came to Qin Wanru and tried to take her hand.

Qin Wanru remained expressionless and quickly stepped backwards to avoid touching Qi Rongzhis hands. Biting her cherry-red lips hard which then turned white, she answered, Lady Qi, I am afraid I could not accompany you and I think Id better leave and take a rest.

As she finished, she bowed sideways to Madam Dowager and Shui Ruolan. They both nodded in agreement for they could tell that Qin Wanru was not good.

Sister Wanru, what happened? Qi Rongzhi reached out and held Qin Wanrus sleeve. Tilting her head, she watched her face and showed her concern.

Madam Dowager, may I accompany Sister Wanru to her room? I wont bother her as I would come back as soon as she arrives at her room! Qi Rongzhi turned to Madam Dowager and asked concernedly.

Looking at Qin Wanru, Madam Dowager hesitated and said nothing.

Madam Dowager, please allow Rongzhi to accompany Second Lady! She comes here today mainly because she wants to tell Second Lady Qin something!

Qi Tianyu also said.

Fine. Sorry to trouble you, Lady Qi! Hearing what they said, Madam Dowager replied resignedly. She looked at Qin Wanru and saw her nodding silently.

Then they left together.

At first, they both kept quiet and walked shoulder to shoulder but when they were away from the entrance of the courtyard, Qi Rongzhi turned to look at Qin Wanru beside her and asked, Sister Wanru, what happened to you on earth? Why would you cry so badly? Or did Qin Yuru bully you again? Let me know! Dont worry for I could help you!

Seeing Qi Rongzhi pretending to be so righteous, Qin Wanru blinked her eyes in which a trace of sarcasm emerged. Just a family matter. Dont bother.

I wont get bothered! You took care of me when I was here even though we had a quite bad relationship. But I bullied you only because I had believed Qin Yurus words! Now I finally find out that it is Qin Yuru who tries to mess up our friendship secretly and thats why we couldnt get on well with each other before!

Qi Rongzhi said angrily.

Do you still remember the day we first met each other? You got on well with me! We shared everything, including those delicious foods and funny toys! We always played together!

Seeing Qin Wanru still keep silence, Qi Rongzhi continued to say.

You dont have a rough time in Duke Xings Mansion, do you? Unwilling to listen to her recollection, Qin Wanru asked lightly while her voice sounded much duller than before.

No! No! Madam of Duke Xing likes me as well as the Old Madam of Duke Xings Mansion. The latter even gave a lot of presents to me! Qi Rongzhi laughed with her answer sounding complacent.

If you do enjoy your life in Duke Xings Mansion, you shouldnt be here today! Isnt Duke Xings Mansion going to hold a ceremony to worship their ancestors? Now you are Madam of Duke Xings nominal daughter. Dont you need to prepare? Even though your name has not been written down in Madam of Duke Xings family list yet, you should follow your nominal mother, Madam of Duke Xing to the ceremony for your parents are not here with you!

When Qi Rongzhi stopped laughing dramatically, Qin Wanru debunked her lie mercilessly without hesitation.

The smile immediately froze on Qi Rongzhis face and finally turned into an angry look after a while. It is your nice Big Sister who led to this situation! Without her, I should be in Duke Xings Mansion now and prepare for the ancestor worship!

Madam of Duke Xing sends you here, right? asked Qin Wanru calmly.

IT IS OLD MADAM OF DUKE XING! Gnashing her teeth, Qi Rongzhi answered with hatred. She had thought she finally acquired relationships with Duke Xings Mansion and was able to force Sisters of Qins Mansion to honor her. However, she didnt expect that Old Madam of Duke Xing would prefer Qin Yuru!

Old Madam of Duke Xing must worry what happened to Qin Yuru in Qins Mansion so she asked me to check.

Once thinking that Nanny Yu, Old Madam of Duke Xings servant, held her head high and inform her of this matter with other servants following her, Qi Rongzhi felt angry!

When she left Qins Mansion, Qin Wanru once came to Qi Rongzhi and told her Qin Yuru tried to scramble for being Madam of Duke Xings nominal daughter so she must be careful of Qin Yuru. And that was why Qi Rongzhi found an excuse to slap Qin Yuru twice when meeting her in Duke Xings Mansion.

However, Qi Rongzhi didnt expect that Old Madam of Duke Xing would give Qin Yuru a blood jade bracelet in front of all the guests at the ceremony to celebrate her for being Madam of Duke Xings nominal daughter! The bracelet given to Qin Yuru was much expensive and decent than hers, which embarrassed her to the utmost!

Qi Rongzhi once doubted Qin Wanrus warning but this time she was sure that Qin Yuru was quite ambitious in consideration of Old Madam of Duke Xings behavior.

One nation cant have two kings and so did the position of Madam of Duke Xings nominal daughter. Once she chose two ladies to be her nominal daughters, the position would not be wanted badly and be useful anymore. Therefore, Qi Rongzhi would definitely not let Qin Yuru take her position away.

However, she had no idea yet while Old Madam of Duke Xing today suddenly sent her old maid to tell Qi Rongzhi to check what happened to Qin Yuru here and said that Qin Yuru should visit her in Duke Xings Mansion today.

Qin Yuru again! Qi Rongzhis anger flared. However, she had to bite the bullet and took a carriage to go home. Then she found an excuse to come here with her brother.

What do you want now? Qin Wanru asked directly.

I dont want to see Qin Yuru in Duke Xings Mansion! said Qi Rongzhi, gnashing her teeth.

Well, it is impossible, said Qin Wanru, Old Madam of Duke Xings Mansion likes Qin Yuru while Madam of Duke Xing also prefers her to you. It is only a matter of time. Their attitudes wont change only because of your complaint!

Why do they prefer her so much? They should dislike her, disdain her and discard her when thinking of Qin Yurus personality, shouldnt they? Qi Rongzhi shouted hatefully. Qin Yuru was the worst woman she had ever known in her whole life! This mean girl even dumped her brother after treating him! Every time she thought this she would felt terribly mad!

Qin Yuru lies about her age and she now estranges herself from Madam Di. Whats more, it is known that Duke Xings Mansion once lost their little lady while Qin Yurus information was similar to the lost ladys! explained Qin Wanru expressionlessly.

As soon as she finished, she frowned, thinking that she had talked too much. Then she quickly organized her expression and said again, Lady Qi, the matter between Qin Yuru and you has nothing to do with me. And I just heard about the news from others and I cant promise that they are true! You dont have to take it serious. I am really tired. If you have any problems, just let me know later. I should go!

Then Qin Wanru lengthened her stride and hurried to leave, seeming that she was trying to escape something for saying something wrong.

Hearing Qin Wanrus words, Qi Rongzhi stared in amazement and was too shocked to react. She could hardly believe what she just heard.

What is that?

Qin Yuru is the lost lady of Duke Xings Mansion? What, what the hell is that? Hard to understand! Or does Qin Yuru want to pretend to be the real lady of Duke Xings Mansion?

Qi Rongzhis mind went completely blank. She seemed to understand something but she just let the clue slip away. When she finally came to a sudden realization and wanted to ask Qin Wanru, she found out that Qin Wanru had gone away.

Standing still, Qi Rongzhi seemed jealous and irritated. Stamping her feet madly, she then turned around and rushed to Madam Dowagers Xinning Pavilion as an idea suddenly occurred that her brother got the evidence! Qi Rongzhis mother once mentioned the matter was related to Qin Wanru in her letter!

She didnt care what Qin Yurus plan was but she wont let her take away her favor from Duke Xings Mansion