Chapter 180 I Love Her Very Much
After practicing calligraphy, Qin Xiaoning's mood improved. She simply lay back on the bed and made up for the sleep she missed last night.

As long as she is in a good mood, she will have a sweet sleep. This time, the little girl slept very soundly and only woke up in a daze when the maid came in to call her.

"What time is it?" Qin Xiaoning asked, rubbing his eyes.

The little girl was sleepy, and because she had just woken up, her face was red. She looked like a blushing peach, delicate and cute.

The old woman smiled and said, "It's already past 3 p.m., the young lady has slept for half a day."

Qin Xiaoning was lying in bed, still not wanting to get up, so she asked, "What did the small kitchen prepare tonight?"

In addition to being sleepy, she is also greedy, just like Lu Ji often scolds her, like a little pig.

"Before the prince left this morning, he specifically asked her to prepare more delicious food for the girl in the evening. The cooks in the small kitchen have been busy all day, but I'm afraid the girl won't be able to eat."

The old woman liked the cuteness of the little girl and kept her in suspense on purpose.

Glancing at the little girl's puzzled look, he smiled and said, "Just now, the Duke's wife sent her personal maid to pass on a message, saying that the girl should go to her place tonight."

She is truly a doted concubine. Not only does her master dote on her, but even the Duke's wife loves her very much.

When the old woman said this, there was deep approval in her eyes as she looked at Qin Xiaoning.

It's rare for a concubine to be able to do this.

"Madam really loves the girl." The old woman sighed.

Qin Xiaoning saw through the mother-in-law's thoughts, and she said calmly: "Madam is kind and loving. I grew up in the mansion since I was young. It's just that because we have been together for a long time, I am loved by you more."

Having said that, Qin Xiaoning stood up and began to pack up to meet the Duke's wife.

Then he asked the old woman, "Auntie, do you know who had dinner with Madam today?"

Although the Duke's wife often invited her to small gatherings, Qin Xiaoning would find out who would be at the party before going every time and prepare herself mentally in advance.

No matter how much the people in the mansion loved her, the little girl always kept her composure in front of others.

It was also because of her cautious nature that she was able to live smoothly in this prestigious family. Everyone in the family respected her and she had never been looked down upon or despised, let alone wronged.

Lu Ji's protection was one aspect, but it was also the result of her own words and deeds over the years.

Seeing the little girl asking questions, the old woman immediately replied: "I know that the young lady is a careful person. When someone came to the front yard, I deliberately asked more questions. The person said that the wife of the Duke invited all the female relatives who came with her, including the second wife, two grandmothers, and two girls."

The old woman paused, and glanced at Qin Xiaoning with a deep look in her eyes: "And there is also the cousin of the Wang family."

When she heard about Wang Fengyi, Qin Xiaoning's hands, which were busy dressing up, paused slightly, but it was only a momentary loss of composure, and then she began to dress up carefully again.

Seeing Qin Xiaoning tying her hair with a jade hairpin, the old woman couldn't help but suggest, "This golden hairpin looks good to me. It's elegant and noble."

Wang Fengyi always presented herself in a graceful and dignified manner, and the old woman wanted her to dress more outstandingly so as not to be overshadowed by Wang Fengyi.

It was a good idea, but Qin Xiaoning didn't accept it. She just said, "I'm used to using a jade hairpin."

After everything was cleaned up, the maid who had been waiting outside led Qin Xiaoning to the front yard.

The main courtyard where the Duke's wife lived was quite far from the small brothel. Qin Xiaoning took a while to get there after following the maid in twists and turns.

The main courtyard is spacious, and it seems endless. The architecture is also unique, with winding water and gorgeous pavilions.

This villa was the dowry of the Duke's wife. I heard that this place was originally one of the royal palaces. When the old general of the Li family, who had spent his entire life in military service, retired, the old saint awarded this palace to the Li family in order to reward him for his extraordinary contributions in his lifetime.

The old general loved his daughter very much, so when the Duke's wife got married, he gave this villa to his daughter.

The maid at the door saw Qin Xiaoning and hurried forward to greet her, saying courteously, "Madam is hosting a banquet at Yuhua Terrace, young lady, please follow me."

After another round of twists and turns, a magnificent palace gradually appeared in front of them. Qin Xiaoning followed the maid up the stairs, and the maid at the door of the palace took Qin Xiaoning into the palace.

The main hall is beautifully decorated with carved corridors and painted buildings.

The eldest grandmother and two other girls had already arrived. When they saw Qin Xiaoning coming over, the sixth girl called out, "Sister Qin, come quickly."

Qin Xiaoning smiled and walked over to sit next to the Sixth Miss, jokingly saying, "This front yard is so huge, I walked for a long time." Then she looked around the palace, "And this banquet hall is also very luxurious." Then she smiled at the others, covering her mouth with her hands, "It made me dizzy and a little nervous."

Li Lanchun said quickly, "It's just a family dinner. There are no outsiders. Why are you so nervous?"

As he spoke, his eyes also looked around the unusually gorgeous palace, and he murmured, "Things built by the royal family are just different."

The Sixth Miss laughed and interrupted: "Today, we women can have some fun together."

Li Lanchun echoed, "That's right. If a man is around, you have to be more reserved. But today you can be more open."

As they were talking, the Duke's wife, the second wife, and the second wife Xia Yun were surrounded by servants and entered the palace.

"What are you whispering about? I heard you guys laughing at the door."

Seeing the children happy, the Duchess's wife was also pleased, with a smile on her face, and as soon as she entered the room she teased the children lovingly.

The Second Lady followed the Duke's wife into the seat, glanced at them, and said with a smile, "They are the ones who always love to play. What else can I say? They must be secretly discussing how to have fun today."

As soon as the Second Madam finished speaking, the Sixth Miss smiled and said, "Second Aunt is really smart."

One sentence made everyone laugh.

The Second Lady held the handkerchief in her hand and followed suit, saying, "I'm not bragging, Second Aunt, but when I was young, the noble ladies in the capital all called me 'Female Zhuge'."

Li Lanchun heard this and joined in the fun by praising the Second Madam: "Second Aunt has always been the wisest."

The Duke's wife snorted, "What wisdom? Don't praise her."

Seeing the Duke's wife pouring cold water on her, the Second Lady held her handkerchief and said to her, "You are the only one who doesn't obey me."

The Duke's wife laughed and retorted, "Why should I respect you? Your mother has been making trouble for you time and again. If you were a wise man, why did you let her make you cry this time?"

The "old lady" mentioned by the Duke's wife is the stepmother from the second wife's family.

The second wife was speechless for a moment and just stared blankly with her handkerchief in her hand.

The Duke's wife snorted and said, "What's the use of having wisdom? At the critical moment, fists are still the best."

The second wife's stepmother came to trouble the second wife many times, and was finally beaten out by the wife of the Duke. From then on, she dared not to make trouble again.

"chuff!"

The Second Lady glared at the Duke's wife and scolded her with a smile, "How dare you mention those crude things you did in the past? Be careful not to teach the children bad things."

The Sixth Miss came close to the Duke's wife and said: "Mother always advises me to be a lady. You were so powerful when you were young."

Then he deliberately said mischievously: "If anyone bullies me in the future, I will punch him back."

The Second Lady pointed at the Duke's wife with her handkerchief and said, "Look, you have taught the child badly."

"That's better than being bullied and crying." said the Duke's wife.

The second wife was not convinced and taught the younger generation: "When encountering a problem, using force is the worst strategy. Only using wisdom is the best strategy."

Then he turned and asked Li Lanchun: "Chun'er, what do you think?"

Nine times out of ten when the two ladies met, they would gossip. Li Lanchun saw this and said hurriedly, "I can't say for sure."

The second lady asked Xia Yun again: "Yun'er, you tell me."

Xia Yun cleared her throat and said, "I'll go to the kitchen to prepare the dishes."

"How can you all be so cunning?" The Second Madam snorted at the two of them, then turned to look at Qin Xiaoning across from her: "A Ning, you tell me."

Since she had already called the first two "slippery", Qin Xiaoning couldn't hide anymore. She used her ability to make jokes and said with a smile: "The second lady has a wise mouth, and the Duke's wife has a wise fist. Ah Ning only knows that as long as she follows the two ladies, she won't have to worry about being bullied."

One sentence made everyone laugh.