After the noble lady was reborn, the whole mansion begged her for forgiveness

Second Aunt sat upright in the middle of the hall, her face as serene as a windless lake in autumn, deep and distant, without any ripples.

The candlelight around her swayed like elves whispering in the night, lengthening her figure and casting it on the mottled wall, adding a sense of depth and mystery. The air was filled with an imperceptible solemnity and expectation.

Qin Suling's voice was as thin as a gossamer but clearly audible, like petals falling inadvertently in spring, light but with an indescribable weight, gently touching the tranquil water surface, causing ripples.

As soon as the question was asked, there was a sudden uproar in the hall, surging like the tide, but gradually died down in front of Second Aunt's silent attitude, leaving only the crackling sound of the candlelight, echoing in the empty hall.

Second Aunt tapped her fingertips lightly, and that delicate movement seemed to be a subtle reflection of her complex inner emotions. The handkerchief in her hand was unconsciously clenched tightly, almost deformed, revealing the turmoil in her heart. She lowered her eyelids, and her eyes flickered quickly behind her eyelids, with determination and helplessness intertwined, like the brightest star and the deepest darkness in the night sky, pulling each other, and it was difficult to make a decision.

Finally, she let out a breath, and the complex emotions condensed between her brows turned into a sharp and silent look, like a sword unsheathed, instantly piercing through the air and piercing straight into Nanny Du's heart.

Madam Du's body trembled slightly, as if she was shocked by the power in that look. She bowed quickly, her tone full of self-blame and sincerity: "Madam, this is indeed my fault. I should have done the job of delivering the clothes myself, but I was careless and entrusted it to the wrong person. Mrs. Zhang made a mistake. Although I was not directly involved, as the head of the sewing room, I failed to supervise properly. I am willing to accept all the punishment."

After she finished speaking, Nanny Du knelt down slowly. Her posture was respectful but her eyes flashed with unquestionable determination. It was a reverence for the family rules and a commitment to one's own responsibilities.

Qin Suling stood aside, with a faint smile on her face, secretly admiring Madam Du's wit and decisiveness. Second Aunt took over the conversation, her face fair and dignified: "Since the truth has been found out and Mrs. Zhang has no objection, we will follow the rules of the government and punish her ten times with a stick and deduct two months' salary as a warning to others." As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall was surprised and looked at each other, not expecting the punishment to be so "merciful".

At this moment, there was a clanging sound of armor colliding outside the door, accompanied by an irresistible majesty. Qi Qiyuan, dressed in gorgeous armor, walked with steady and powerful steps, like the god of war himself, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

His eyes were as sharp as torches as he scanned the entire room. Finally, his gaze fixed on Mrs. Zhang, and he spat out a few words coldly: "Send this man death penalty to serve as a warning to the world." As soon as these words came out, the whole room was in an uproar. Mrs. Zhang was struck by lightning, her face turned pale, and before she could even utter a scream, she had already fallen to the ground, unconscious.

Qin Suling gripped the armrests of the chair tightly with both hands, her fingertips turning white from the force. She felt mixed emotions, amazed at the strictness of the Qi family's household management, and shocked at Qi Qiyuan's decisiveness in acting.

Witnessing this scene, Aunt Xu walked forward slowly and steadily, each step seemed to be stepping on people's hearts. The porcelain bottle in her hand, with its elegant blue and white pattern, seemed particularly heavy in this tense atmosphere, demonstrating her unquestionable firm position. "Madam," she said in a gentle but powerful tone, "although I spared his life out of consideration for our old relationship, the responsibility of punishment is like a mirror hanging high, and I must not slack off in the slightest, lest the atmosphere in the mansion be corrupted in the future and someone tries to follow suit."

Qin Suling sat on the main seat, her face was cold, but it was hard to hide her inner compassion and determination. She nodded gently, her eyes were deep, as if she could see into the deepest secrets of people's hearts. "Just follow what the nanny said, give her thirty strokes of the cane as a warning, and then expel her from the mansion, and never enter again in this life, to prevent future troubles." Her voice was not loud, but every word was clear, with the compassion of a bodhisattva's heart, and the solemnity and majesty that a family head should have, which made everyone present sincerely convinced and secretly admired.

Since she stepped into the meeting hall, Aunt Zhang felt like she was in a nightmare, her mind was in a trance, until Qing Zhu's sudden palm woke her up. She looked around in horror, her voice trembling like a leaf in the wind: "Where is this place? What...what did I do wrong?"

Nanny Xu turned a deaf ear to her exclamation, turned around and walked into the courtyard outside the conference room, her voice loud and clear, "Madam, please be merciful and spare your life in consideration of your hard work in the past. Why don't you hurry up and express your gratitude to Madam and show your loyalty!" After she finished speaking, she glanced around with a sharp gaze, as if she wanted to nip in the bud any disrespect.

Upon hearing this, Nanny Zhang woke up as if from a dream. She struggled to half-kneel on the ground, knocking her forehead heavily on the cold ground. Every time she kowtowed was accompanied by fear and gratitude in her heart: "Thank you, madam, for your grace. Thank you, madam..." Her voice was filled with both the relief of surviving the disaster and the deep worry about her future fate. She was like a frightened bird, unable to find the peace of the past again.

Everyone present, whether they were servants or managers of a certain status, bowed their heads and said nothing, but their hearts were filled with turmoil. Their awe and respect for Qin Suling reached an unprecedented height at this moment, as if she was the guiding light, illuminating their way forward.

The second wife stood aside and watched all this, feeling mixed emotions. She had never expected that the power struggle in the mansion could be so intense and rapid, which made her feel unprecedented panic and powerlessness. But then, she regained her composure, knowing that this was the supreme authority of the person in power, and life and death were all decided by a single thought. She secretly warned herself that she must act more cautiously in order to gain a foothold in this treacherous mansion.

Qin Suling, this seemingly weak but actually tough woman, is steadily consolidating her absolute position in the mansion in her own unique way. Every decision she makes reveals extraordinary wisdom and foresight, which makes people have to admire her.

As Nanny Zhang was escorted out of the meeting hall by two guards, the atmosphere in the hall eased slightly, but the heaviness and depression could not be dissipated for a long time. Qi Qiyuan sighed lightly, and his eyes moved away from Qin Suling. After scanning the surroundings, he finally stopped on the porcelain bottle in Nanny Xu's hand. The fragrance of the lily seemed to penetrate the barrier of time, lingering in the air, giving people a subtle comfort and tranquility.

"Let's end today's matter here." Qi Qiyuan declared in a deep voice, his tone showing both determination and a hint of fatigue that was barely noticeable. "But the rules of this mansion are the foundation of this mansion, and they cannot be violated. I hope you will keep them in mind and don't make the same mistake again."

Everyone nodded their heads in agreement, but in their hearts they were all thinking about how to find a glimmer of hope in this complex and ever-changing mansion. Qin Suling saw this, walked lightly to Qi Qiyuan's side, and said in a thin voice: "General, I have a foolish idea that I would like to discuss with you."

Qi Qiyuan glanced at her, with a hint of curiosity and encouragement in his eyes: "Madam, please feel free to speak."

Qin Suling smiled slightly, with confidence and determination in her eyes: "The affairs of the mansion are complicated, and it is inevitable that there will be omissions. Although the matter of Nanny Zhang has been properly handled, I think that if we can add a supervisory position in the mansion to monitor the words and deeds of the servants, we may be able to prevent such incidents from happening again. In this way, the general can focus more on military and national affairs without any worries."

After hearing this, Qi Qiyuan's eyes flashed with admiration. He had never expected that Qin Suling was not only kind-hearted, but also had wisdom and foresight that were no less than that of a man. He nodded gently and entrusted this important task to Qin Suling: "This proposal is very much to my liking, so I will leave it to you to take full charge."

Qin Suling bowed slightly, her eyes gleaming with an even brighter light: "I will do my best to live up to the general's high expectations."