Return of the Swallow

Even though it was getting late, Qin Yining didn't dare to stay outside, so he could only rush back to the capital. When he arrived at the gate of the city, he showed his identity again before he successfully entered the city.

As the curfew time had come, Qin Yining did not dare to walk on the street for fear of causing trouble, so she found an inn nearby and stayed overnight, arranged for Jiyun to sneak back to Qin's mansion, quietly telling Qin Huai her itinerary today Far away, lest the old lady and others see that she hasn't returned home at night, and they will make some moths.

I slept in peace all night, and when I returned to the Hou Mansion early the next morning, I saw Qin Huaiyuan's Chang Sui Qitai looking around at the door, and seeing that Qin Yining's carriage was back, he hurried forward to salute.

"Four girls, Master Hou told the little man to wait for you here. Please go to the study as soon as you return to the mansion."

Qin Yining said in surprise: "Why didn't my father go to court today?"

Qitai smiled and said, "Master Hou originally went, but the empress is unwell. If the emperor wants to stay in Fengyi Palace to take care of him, he won't go to court."

Qin Yining nodded with a smile.

Is the Queen’s "discomfort" because she wants to find an excuse to eat her meat?Or is it because she can't eat her meat?

All the way to the outer courtyard study, I saw Qin Huaiyuan took a long-handled wooden spoon, scooping the water in the wooden bucket and watering the flowers under the porch. He was wearing a wide, semi-new, not old fine cotton straight, because he was afraid of getting wet After the sleeves, the cuff on the right is still rolled up.

"Master Hou, Miss Fourth is back." Qitai saluted in front of the courtyard.

"Well. You all get back first." Qin Huaiyuan put down the wooden spoon, took the veil from the maid, wiped his hands, and straightened out his sleeves.

Qitai and the maids retreated.

Qin Yining smiled and said, "It's okay for my father to have a free time and rest at home today, you are too tired on weekdays."

"Yes. I also want to be grateful to the queen." Qin Huaiyuan smiled and said, "I will accompany my father on a walk in the garden?"

Qin Yining nodded cheerfully: "Okay."

Qin Yining asked Bingtang to return to Shuorenzhai to rest first, and only replaced Songlan to wait in front of the garden gate. After the arrangements were made, he walked with Qin Huaiyuan into the Chuhua Gate all the way to the back garden.

When the grass grows and the warbler is flying, the back garden is full of vitality. The white stone arch bridge above the lotus pond casts a reflection on the lake. The green shade on the shore is shaded by the bright waves. Take a deep breath, and you can smell the fragrance of flowers and plants. The tension was relaxed.

The father and daughter walked all the way to an open lawn, but determined that no one could hide around, Qin Huaiyuan spoke.

"Jiyun by your side rushed back to explain the situation to your father last night. Sister Yi, why didn't you tell your father first? Is it in your mind that being a father will sacrifice you for the safety of your family? ?"

Qin Huaiyuan's words so bluntly surprised Qin Yining.

In her impression, Qin Huaiyuan is a person who likes to talk only half way, giving people space for association and explanation.She once admired this way of speaking very much, and felt that it was the way of smart people.

As outspoken as today, it can be seen that her actions annoyed Qin Huaiyuan, or that it was the incident that caused Qin Huaiyuan to be a little irritated.

"How did my father say this?" Qin Yining said seriously: "I never felt that my father would sacrifice me for the benefit of the family. It's just that this incident happened suddenly, and my father was not in the house at the time. If I wait for you to come back, what I am afraid The will of the queen and the emperor has come down. Wouldn't I have to slaughter at that time?"

"What's more, as a father, you have hundreds of pairs of eyes staring at everything you want to do. If you participate in it, it is most likely to be stunned. Unlike me, a little girl, many people treat me with contempt, and the queen may also think of me. Even if you know anything, there is nothing to do, so no one will be guarded."

Qin Huaiyuan looked at Qin Yining's eyes seriously.

Seeing her sincere tone, clear eyes, not perfunctory at all, she nodded and said, "You don’t want to think too much. To tell you the truth, in fact, if you suddenly get the decree without knowing it, I can only let You run away. If I get the news first, I am afraid I will do the same with you."

"I'm the father's daughter, so naturally I want to go all the way with my father." Qin Yining smiled briskly.

Seeing that Qin Yining didn't seem to take what the Queen wanted to eat her at all, Qin Huai was as steady as ever, showing no panic, and he loved and pityed her even more.

"Your method is very good. After I learned the news last night, I have been paying attention to the situation in the palace. Although I can't get the exact information, the emperor did not go to court today, not because the queen is unwell, but because the queen After losing her temper, the emperor wants to stay to coax her. In connection with the situation in the past two days, it is obvious why the queen lost her temper. No matter what the emperor wants to take your life, your safety is temporarily guaranteed. "

Qin Huaiyuan stopped, folded a thin willow branch and held it in his hand.

Qin Yining also picked up a willow leaf like Qin Huaiyuan, and blew it to his lips as a whistle.

Qin Yining couldn't help laughing as the frightened birds fluttered with the trembling of leaves.

Seeing that there was no gloom in her, Qin Huai relaxed a lot, and his frowned brows also relaxed.

The father and daughter were silent for a moment before Qin Yining lost the leaf and said, "Father doesn't need to be too concerned about this matter. You have a clear conscience. It's just that you see the emperor clearly now, and you will have more in the future. Plan one or two for himself. If he is a wise prince, if he is willing to do his best, even if he is incompetent, it is worthy of us to die for the courtiers. But he is a faint prince."

Qin Yining looked up into Qin Huaiyuan’s eyes, and said, “Speaking of disrespect, my father buried his father by following such a faint emperor. Such a person is not worthy of his father’s enthusiasm. Father should not be too disappointed. , Don’t have to suffer yourself, after you recognize the reality, just think about the future."

How could Qin Huaiyuan not be disappointed?

He has been an official in the court for many years, not to mention his merits, but he has always been conscientious and loyal.The emperor persecuted his family several times and never considered his feelings. He first destroyed his Yue family, then put his wife on the court, and forced a woman to be his concubine regardless of his wishes. To catch his only blood and eat meat!

He had a difficult offspring in his life. With such an only daughter, the emperor didn't consider his benefits. It was so vicious!

Qin Huaiyuan was tossed and awake last night. First he was fortunate that his daughter was clever and dealt in a timely manner. Then he sighed and sighed deeply, even though there was such a sentence "The king must die and the minister must die" on the top of his head. , He was also desperate.He might even feel that if he changes to an emperor as soon as possible, Dayan's national fortune may be better, and the people will not be stripped of starvation and suffering.

It's just that Qin Huaiyuan didn't expect that her daughter, after being almost captured and eaten, not only did not complain about his incompetence as a father, but also comforted him in turn.

The feeling of being understood and tolerated was something Qin Huaiyuan didn't get from his mother.

Qin Huaiyuan's eye sockets were a little hot, so he raised his neck and held his hands to look away.

After a long while, Qin Huaiyuan said, "Your third cousin will be married in one month, and you will be married in two months, and it's time to discuss marriage. His Royal Highness visited me yesterday. I don't want to I have wronged you and want to ask what you mean."

ps: There will be an update at 8:30 tonight, okay~