They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 196 The matter is easily resolved.
That old woman is awful.

Master Qin and Madam Qin didn't give the old woman a friendly look, which made Liang Lizheng and the others feel even more pleased.

Liang Lizheng: "Now that this matter is resolved, we can rest assured. Well then, farewell!"

Master Qin felt somewhat guilty, not expecting that Liang Lizheng and his group were so easily fooled. In addition, he had someone investigate Liang Mingxuan and learned that not only was he a good student, but his sister-in-law, Madam Xu, had a long-standing relationship with his family's restaurant and teahouse. Madam Xu even had some connections with the county magistrate's wife, which made him even more eager to improve things.

Madam Xu's words were gentle yet firm, and very logical. She was indeed different from others. No wonder she managed to make her small business so successful.

He considered it a way to make a good connection.

Master Qin smiled broadly: "Since you're all here, it's been a lot of trouble for you all. How about this, I'll set up two tables at the Lotus Restaurant, and have the butler lead you all to have a meal before you leave?"

As he spoke, he winked at his wife.

Madam Qin, true to her reputation as his supportive wife of many years, quickly smiled and said, "Madam Xu and Mingxuan, please stay. I felt an instant connection with you, Madam Xu, and I'd like to keep you here for a chat. Since Mingxuan is here, why don't you go see Ning'an? Ning'an was just talking about you."

Liang Lizheng and the others were taken aback, feeling both happy and embarrassed. "This...isn't this a bit inappropriate? Master Qin is too kind, haha."

The villagers whispered among themselves.

"What did Master Qin say? A restaurant? He's inviting us to dinner?"

"I've never been to a restaurant."

"Me too."

Are the things expensive at the restaurant?

"Of course! If it weren't expensive, would it be called a restaurant?"

"Wouldn't that be even better than a banquet?"

"We...we can really go to that restaurant...to eat? Oh my god! A restaurant!"

Master Qin laughed heartily: "What's the big deal? You've come all this way. To be honest, this whole mess was caused by our poor management of the servants. It's our fault, and we should treat you to this meal. Besides, the Lotus Restaurant is our own restaurant, so you can go there without worry."

"This this--"

Liang Li was intrigued and couldn't help but look at Xu Zhichun. Although he couldn't refuse her kind invitation, he still felt he should see what Xu Zhichun thought.

Lotus Restaurant? Of course he knows it!
His third son and his wife are doing business with that Lotus Restaurant with Zhichun, right? He's heard them talk about it countless times, but he's never been there, and he really wants to go.
I heard the shopkeeper's surname is Tang, and he's a very nice person. It turns out it's a business owned by the Qin family.

The Qin family is really all quite nice.

Xu Zhichun then smiled and said, "Since Master Qin has extended such a warm invitation, Village Head, please lead everyone there."

Madam Qin smiled and said, "That's right, no need to be so polite. Butler Qin, you take them there yourself. Order two tables of the best food."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Alright, alright, thank you very much, Mr. and Mrs. Qin. We won't stand on ceremony then."

"Thank you, Master Qin! Thank you, Madam Qin!" Liang Lizheng and the others were relieved. They could enjoy the restaurant feast without worry and brag about it for a year when they got back.

After seeing Liang Lizheng and the others off, Master Qin and Madam Qin invited Xu Zhichun and his sister-in-law to go to the inner courtyard.

Master Qin took Liang Mingxuan to see Qin Ning'an, while Madam Qin specially arranged for people to set up a place in the garden and invited Xu Zhichun to sit down for a chat, tea, and snacks.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Madam Qin sighed, "Please don't take today's incident to heart, Madam Xu. Ning'an has often mentioned Liang Tongsheng's reputation to us. The other day when I went to pick up Ning'an, I also picked up Liang Tongsheng. I could tell at a glance that Liang Tongsheng was genuinely friendly with Ning'an."

Xu Zhichun quickly smiled and said, "Since it's a misunderstanding, why would we take it to heart? The two children will naturally continue as before. Young Master Qin is gentle, kind, sensible, and polite. It's Mingxuan's good fortune to have such a friend."

Hearing Xu Zhichun praise her son, Madam Qin was overjoyed. "Not at all! Your Liang Tongsheng is so clever; it's truly enviable. The two children will definitely be friends in the future!"

"Ah."

When they talked about their children, they had more to say and unconsciously felt much closer to each other.

Taking advantage of the relaxed atmosphere, Madam Qin brought up the day's events again, "There were too many people around, so I didn't feel comfortable asking in detail. I'm not afraid of being laughed at by Madam Xu, but every family has its own troubles. As for our aunt—let's not talk about her. What did that Su nanny do today? Could Madam Xu tell me in detail? Madam Xu, you don't need to hide anything from her. Just tell me what she said and did. That way, I'll have a better understanding."

Xu Zhichun couldn't be happier.

She didn't intend to hide it, and even felt a little regretful that she didn't have the chance to tell the whole story how awful Su Mama's words and actions were.

It seems that Madam Qin dislikes her very much, so she has even less scruples.

“Many people in our village saw what happened today, and your four servants also saw it clearly. Since Madam Qin has asked, then I will speak.”

This old nanny Su not only abused her power, but also dared to bully people outside in her own name and in the name of the master, which infuriated Madam Qin.

Xu Zhichun smiled bitterly and sighed with relief, "Fortunately, the neighbors were kind enough to stop Granny Su from attacking. I'm fine, but if Mingxuan had been beaten and the house had been smashed to pieces, how would Mingxuan and Young Master Qin get along in the future? Even if my Mingxuan said he didn't mind and wouldn't blame Young Master Qin, I'm afraid Young Master Qin and his parents wouldn't believe him."

Madam Qin's expression changed slightly. If things really escalated to that point, would she believe that Liang Mingxuan and Xu Zhichun harbored no resentment? After thinking about it carefully, she realized no, they wouldn't.

She really wouldn't believe it.

Ning An's mother knew all too well how kind he was. She knew he would feel guilty and probably wouldn't have the face to see Liang Tongsheng again.

A thought flashed through Madam Qin's mind, and her temples throbbed violently. Qin Xiuhe, she couldn't wait for Ning An and Liang Tongsheng to fall out, could she?
No wonder!
No wonder they were so impatient that they sent that old hag Su to cause trouble.

A surge of intense anger shot straight to the top of her head; she hadn't given up yet!

Madam Qin suppressed her anger and smiled, "Your neighbors did a good job stopping them. Those servants who have no sense of propriety and don't know their place deserve to be beaten to death. If anyone uses the Qin family name to do anything in the future, Madam Liu, you don't need to be polite at all. Just take them down, tie them up, and bring them to me. I'll also be able to see what kind of monsters they are."

Xu Zhichun immediately understood that Madam Qin had picked up on her hint, and felt a little better. Seeing Madam Qin's cheerful and straightforward manner, she didn't stand on ceremony and nodded, "I'll remember Madam Qin's words!"

"Sister-in-law, have we had a distinguished guest? Why aren't you entertaining them in the main hall, but instead sitting here on these rocks?"

Qin Xiuhe arrived gracefully, accompanied by Shuangfu and Lingzhi.

(End of this chapter)