Shocking Mountain Moon

Chapter 91: Once a Year, I'm in a Bad Mood
After instructing Tao Da and the other three to stay away from Xue Han, Qiu Heng returned to the Yongqing Earl's mansion, only to hear that Master Qiu San had been scolded by Yongqing Earl.

Qiu Heng went to Master Qiu San.

"Heng'er is here." Upon seeing Qiu Heng, Master Qiu San smiled widely, and there was no sign at all that he looked like he had just been scolded.

"I heard that your grandfather was angry with you." Qiu Heng put the snacks she brought on the table.

Although they had not lived together for many years, she could feel the love her biological father had for her, and she was not the kind of person who would turn a blind eye to other people's kindness.

In addition, she was also curious about why Earl Yongqing was angry, so she could go to him to talk about it later.

Master Qiu San was very touched and waved his hands repeatedly: "It's okay, it's okay, I just scolded him a few times, don't worry, Heng'er."

"Did you displease your grandfather?"

Master Qiu San thought to himself that he didn't need to provoke him, because the old uncle would be unhappy when he saw him and think he was useless. But he couldn't say this to his daughter, otherwise he would lose face as a father.

"Well, your grandfather tends to get angry at this time every year, so Heng'er, you should stay out of his sight."

"why is that?"

"It's September now, and the annual autumn hunt is about to begin. When the time comes, the royal family, civil and military officials, and all respectable people will follow His Majesty to Dingbei to hunt..."

"No grandfather?" Qiu Heng asked directly.

"Of course there are none!" Mr. Qiu San clapped his hands, not trying to cover up for his old father, "There are so many nobles in the capital, it's not our Yongqing Earl's Mansion's turn."

"Then our Bo's Mansion is very poor."

"Yes!" Master Qiu San felt the same way and warned his daughter, "Don't say that in front of your grandfather. Your grandfather's greatest wish was to pass on the title, and it would be best if his descendants could get a job with real power..."

My father just wants too much. Wouldn’t it be better to have a couple of glasses of wine instead of daydreaming?
"After all, your grandfather is always in a bad mood at this time of year and tends to lose his temper."

"So that's how it is. My daughter knows."

Master Qiu San didn't want the topic to revolve around his old father, so he asked Qiu Heng with a smile, "What snacks did Heng'er bring for me?"

“It’s osmanthus cake.”

"Heng'er is so thoughtful. It's time to eat osmanthus cake."

"Fangzhou said he would make crab roe cakes when he gets back. I'll bring some for you to try then."

"Okay, okay, I like it too."

After leaving Master Qiu San's place, Qiu Heng asked around and went to Qiansong Hall.

Earl Yongqing sat in the hall drinking tea with a sullen face.

The old lady was also drinking tea. She took a sip and glanced at Earl Yongqing, feeling annoyed.

This happens every year, and I never get tired of it.

In her early years, the old lady was also excited by the thoughts of Yongqing Bo, but as time went by and she experienced more, her thoughts faded.

She has not seen the prosperity that her descendants will have in the future, and she is afraid that she will not be able to live to see it, but she has seen the suffering that her grandchildren are going through because of the old man’s obsession.

You are a stubborn old man who is making life difficult for his children because of an uncertain future.

"Uncle, Madam, the Sixth Miss is here."

"Let her in." Yongqing Bo said immediately.

The old lady put down the teacup in silence.

When it comes to the sixth girl, the old man is not right. Look at how anxious he is, does he look like a grandfather?

"Grandfather grandmother."

Looking at her granddaughter who was bowing gracefully, the old lady said modestly, "What's the matter with Heng'er?"

"Send some freshly made snacks to grandma." Qiu Heng said, looking at Yong Qingbo, "I didn't expect grandpa to be here too. Your granddaughter was just looking for you."

"What do you want to see grandpa for?" Uncle Yongqing asked seriously, without even noticing that he had changed from his previous dejection to become more energetic.

The old lady was also waiting curiously.

"I heard that at this time every year, His Majesty would take all the officials and nobles to go hunting in the autumn."

Yongqing Bo's face turned dark.

The old lady also shook her cheeks, thinking that this girl was really talking about things that were not relevant.

"Grandfather, is this true?" "Yes." Uncle Yongqing forced out a word.

Qiu Heng's eyes sparkled: "Grandfather, I want to go too."

"Puff——" the old lady spat out a mouthful of tea and hurriedly wiped her mouth with a handkerchief.

This damn girl won't stop until she says something shocking. Are you trying to choke her to death?
Earl Yongqing was also shocked.

Did he hear it wrong? He couldn't even go, and this girl came and asked him to take her with him?

"Grandfather, is it not possible?"

"Where did you hear that?"

"I heard it by chance when my granddaughter entered the palace. It should be very interesting to think about so many people going there."

The veins on Yongqing Bo's forehead were throbbing.

He also found it interesting and thought it was useful!

Seeing that Earl Yongqing was in a difficult situation, the old lady coughed and said, "Heng'er, we won't go to the Earl's house."

Qiu Heng was startled: "Not participating?"

The old lady nodded: "Yes, I won't participate."

Qiu Heng looked at Uncle Yongqing in surprise: "Grandfather doesn't like this kind of excitement?"

Yongqing Bo took a deep breath.

Don't be angry, don't be angry. In the eyes of this country girl, the Bo's Mansion is already very impressive, and she has no idea of the bitterness behind it.

The old lady thought that Earl Yongqing was going to get angry, but he patiently explained, "Grandfather doesn't dislike it, but the number of people who can accompany the emperor on the autumn hunt is limited, and our Earl's Mansion is not on the list."

"Is that so?" Qiu Heng looked disappointed. "I thought grandfather didn't want his granddaughter to go with him."

"Grandfather is glad that you can gain more knowledge." Yongqing Bo felt uncomfortable and stood up. "Accompany your grandmother well."

I just can't stay here any longer.

As soon as Yongqing Bo left, the old lady stretched out her finger and poked Qiu Heng's forehead: "If you have too much free time, read more books, embroider more, and stop thinking about nonsense all the time."

It's weird that even though Sixth Girl said so many hurtful words to the old man, he didn't get angry.

At this moment, the old lady couldn't help but have an idea: black dog blood is not a good idea to try, maybe she could buy two black donkey hooves, throw one to the old man and one to the sixth girl, to see who has the problem.

"My granddaughter doesn't know how to embroider."

The old lady raised an eyebrow.

You can keep silent if you can't embroider, but which lady would tell such a big truth?

"I can't read either. Even though I know a few words, I feel sleepy when I read."

The old lady suddenly felt that Earl Yongqing should come back and let her go.

"Grandma, I want to go to Prince Kang's Mansion tomorrow."

For such a formal outing, the old lady's approval must be obtained.

"What are you going to do at Prince Kang's Mansion?"

"After all, she's my stepmother. If I never go, people will think my granddaughter is ignorant. Just like grandma said, I'm free these days anyway."

Old lady: "..."

That's how she meant it.

"grandmother?"

The old lady thought about it and did not refuse: "You go alone, remember not to say whatever comes to your mind."

Now that we have acknowledged each other as relatives, it is impossible not to keep in touch.

With the old lady's permission, Qiu Heng sent a visiting card to the Yongqing Marquis's Mansion first. The next morning, she got on a carriage and went to the Kang County Prince's Mansion.

In Prince Kang's mansion, Princess Kang burned incense and made tea, wondering about the purpose of Qiu Heng's sudden visit.

As Yuan Chenghai's crimes became known to the world, her reputation as an adopted daughter became increasingly worse.

(End of this chapter)