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Chapter 88: Unable to resist, he slapped her back.

Qin Wan's heart skipped a beat as her grandmother asked what had happened during the day.

During the day, she personally plunged a dagger into Qin Lang's chest.

Qin Wan wanted to tell her grandmother about her suffering, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.

She wanted to recount the persecution Qin Lang had inflicted on her.

But Qin Lang is, after all, his grandmother's grandson. If his grandmother knew that her grandson had personally sent her granddaughter to another man's bed, how heartbroken she would be.

My grandmother's health has finally improved, and she can't be subjected to any more stimulation.

Qin Wan felt a pang of pain in her heart. She suppressed her inner grievances but still managed a smile on her face.

"What is it that Grandmother is talking about? Wan'er didn't go out today and didn't hear anything!"

In the end, Qin Wan couldn't bring herself to say it; she couldn't bear to see her grandmother harm her health because of her.

"Are you really alright?" Old Madam Qin asked again.

"It's really nothing. If something were wrong, would I be able to hide it from you, Grandmother?"

Qin Wan placed the fish pieces in front of her into Old Madam Qin's bowl, "Grandmother, eat quickly, it won't taste good if it gets cold!"

Madam Qin didn't ask any more questions and raised her hand to indicate that Qin Wan should eat as well.

However, the expression in Granny Sun's eyes behind Old Madam Qin changed, and her gaze towards Qin Wan was filled with a hint of heartache.

She was worried that her young mistress might reveal the truth and upset the old lady.

But now that her mistress hasn't said anything, she feels sorry for her mistress, that such a big thing has happened and there's no one in the manor to support her.

Granny Sun was conflicted and could only sigh softly. After all, she was a servant of the Marquis's mansion and couldn't interfere in so many matters, nor could she extend her reach that far.

Qin Wan left only after comforting Old Madam Qin to sleep.

We left the Jingxin Courtyard.

Looking up, I saw the moon hanging high in the sky; tomorrow is the Lantern Festival.

Qin Wan still remembers how lively the Lantern Festival was in Fengdu City, but in her world, she hasn't celebrated this festival for a long time.

"Miss, there are people ahead!"

Just as Qin Wan was feeling sentimental, Chun Tao's voice interrupted her thoughts.

Looking ahead, Qin Wan saw someone walking towards her. As they got closer, she realized that it was her mother, Han Shu.

"Wan'er!"

Qin Wan didn't speak, but Han Shu called out first, and the next second she appeared in front of Qin Wan.

"Wan'er, it's windy outside. Why didn't you put on a coat when you came out?"

Upon hearing this, Chun Tao, who was behind Qin Wan, lowered her head. It was her oversight, and she would not forget it next time.

Qin Wan didn't want to pay attention to Han Shu. The moment she saw her, she felt the slap she had received earlier that day still stinging.

Qin Wan remained silent, walked past Han Shu, and continued walking forward.

Han Shu knew that Qin Wan was still angry. She had come to Wanyue Courtyard several times today. She regretted hitting Qin Wan during the day; she shouldn't have done it.

When she heard from the servants that Qin Wan had left the courtyard and gone to Jingxin Courtyard, she waited there. She had been waiting for a long time in the cold wind.

As a mother, she had already done enough, but seeing Qin Wan still ignoring her was like a knife twisting in her heart.

After the initial discomfort, there was also some resentment, specifically resentment towards the daughter.

"Wan'er, Mother was wrong. Mother shouldn't have hit you!" Han Shu said to Qin Wan's retreating figure.

The trembling voice made Qin Wan stop in her tracks.

Han Shu quickly stepped forward, walked up to Qin Wan, and took her hand. It must have been too cold outside, and Qin Wan's clothes were thin, so her hand was icy cold, just like her heart.

"Wan'er, Mother was wrong. I acted rashly today. Please forgive me, okay?" Han Shu looked at Qin Wan with tears in her eyes, full of sincerity.

Qin Wan glanced at her once, then looked away and stopped looking at her.

Qin Wan understood that her apology was merely out of guilt for slapping her; deep down, she didn't feel innocent.

"The situation is too complicated today. When you stabbed Lang'er in the chest, I was really terrified."

When you said you wanted Lang'er to die, I really couldn't control myself. You and Lang'er were both born from my womb. Seeing you like this, my heart aches more than if it were being torn apart!

The more Han Shu spoke, the harder she cried, tears streaming down her face, her voice trembling so much she could barely speak.

In the past, Qin Wan might have empathized, but she saw through the hypocrisy of the people in the Marquis's mansion; none of them were sincere.

Qin Wan pulled her hand away from Han Shu's and said coldly, "So Mother doesn't think Qin Lang did anything wrong, but rather that I stabbed her?"

"No, no, it's not that. Even if Lang'er is wrong, but..."

But it was all for her own good. The Fifth Prince was nothing, and Wan'er would not be happy if she married him. Lang'er did so much for her, but she still stabbed Lang'er with her own hands.

Without Han Shu saying anything, Qin Wan already guessed what she wanted to say next, but she didn't want to have any more conversation with her.

If she said a few more words, she was afraid she wouldn't be able to hold back and would retaliate by slapping him back during the day.

Seeing that Qin Wan was about to leave again, Han Shu panicked and quickly grabbed Qin Wan's hand to stop her from leaving.

"Wan'er, your father came back from the morning court this day and said that His Majesty ordered Lang'er to go to Yunzhou to suppress bandits. You know how dangerous Yunzhou is. Lang'er is still injured and cannot go!"

Han Shu took two quick steps and blocked Qin Wan's path again, saying.

"This matter must have been arranged by the Fourth Prince out of anger and embarrassment because of what happened last night. Ye'er went to find the Fourth Prince but failed. Now only you can save him!"

Qin Wan frowned slightly. She had heard of the dangers of Yunzhou. The imperial court had sent troops many times to deal with bandits, but most of the soldiers who went there returned wounded.

Therefore, the trip to Yunzhou became a nightmare for many people.

Qin Wan was puzzled as to why such a dangerous task would be assigned to that reckless Qin Lang.

But this was His Majesty's decree, something she couldn't possibly guess. Han Shu's words made Qin Wan feel slightly uneasy.

"Since it is His Majesty's decree, you should be seeking help from His Majesty. Why are you coming to me?"

Qin Wan coldly replied that she wished Qin Lang were dead and that she didn't care about his trip to Yunzhou.

His Majesty was in the palace, so even if she wanted to ask, she couldn't see him. She could only come to Qin Wan.

"Wan'er, Lang'er is your second brother, your own brother. He has always doted on you since you were little. You can't just watch him die."

Moreover, this whole affair stems from your relationship with the Fourth Prince. If you go to him, perhaps Lang'er's trip to Yunzhou might change..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Wan stiffened and felt a pang of pain in her heart. She had finally escaped from Xiao Jingyu's clutches, but her mother was thinking of sending her back in.

This is her own mother; these words are truly laughable and ironic.

"So, you want me to submit to the Fourth Prince and please him so that Qin Lang won't go to Yunzhou to suppress the bandits?"

Qin Wan felt her heart being slowly pulled away, the pain spreading throughout her body. She never expected her own mother to have such a plan.

"No, no, Mother just wants you to plead with the Fourth Prince to ask His Majesty to rescind his decree!"