Second Branch's Rear Courtyard
Qi Wanshi was discussing Madam Zhou's recent death with Qi Yuansi.
Qi Yuanwu had hurried back to Haojing, but in truth, most of the trivial matters concerning the funeral had been handled by the Second Branch.
And the events in the garden had also reached the ears of the couple through the old women servants.
"Yu Xian's temper is exactly the same as that of my late sister-in-law!"
Qi Wanshi looked dignified and wore a smile, as though she was not angered in the slightest.
Yet Qi Yuansi knew Qi Wanshi's temperament. She was likely already displeased in her heart, but Qi Wanshi was clever and never showed negative emotions before him.
What sort of temperament did Madam Zhou have?
Arrogant and overbearing, with no one in her eyes!
Otherwise, his elder brother would not have left Madam Zhou behind in Fengyang for years without returning. And according to bits of gossip sent back from Haojing, that elder brother of his had recently won the favor of some "important person" in Haojing and was about to soar straight into the blue clouds.
Qi Yuansi merely said, "A-Yu is not only the youngest provincial graduate among the southern commanderies, but also understands Daoist arts. He is upright and courteous by nature. It is only natural that he is in demand!"
"Madam, what we need to do now is not stir up further trouble or grow branches beyond the knot. We only need to properly instruct Yu Hua!"
Qi Wanshi nodded at his words. She was also exceedingly clever.
One point was enough for her to understand.
The Qi family's Second Branch held a firm advantage in this matter, so there was no need for any superfluous actions.
As for that niece from the First Branch refusing to