Qi Tianming was surprised, and Fu Su was also surprised.
Neither had expected that the deed of sale was not in Qi Mingzhu's hands.
"Even if it's not in your hands, she is someone serving by your side. If I say she stole property from the manor, what do you think her fate would be?" Madam Yun said with a half-smile.
Even for a law-abiding citizen, theft was a serious crime if the master pursued it.
Caning, exile.
Madam Yun did not believe that Fu Su would not be afraid.
As expected, as soon as Madam Yun spoke, Fu Su's expression changed.
"Madam Yun is indeed not to be underestimated. Fine, you just want to know whose child I am carrying, don't you? I'll tell you." Qi Mingzhu said calmly, "The child in my belly is my cousin's."
Qi Mingzhu's cousin?!
In this generation of the Qin County Prince's manor, there was a male heir.
He was three years older than Qi Mingzhu and had just gotten married at the beginning of the year.
"Father, don't be stunned. Quickly send someone to notify the Qin County Prince's manor to discuss how to handle this matter. A marriage between relatives is a good thing, and I presume my maternal grandparents will be very happy. I also know that my cousin is already married, and for his sake, I will be wronged and become a concubine." Qin Mingzhu said slowly.
If it were a servant boy, or a poor scholar, Qi Tianming could have forced Qi Mingzhu to abort the child and then marry her off far away. But seeing her like this, she was clearly fearless. Even if the Qin County Princess was unaware, her cousin would still care about her, making it difficult to handle the matter casually.
"Keep an eye on her." Countless thoughts flashed through Qi Tianming's mind, but he also realized one thing: he needed to discuss with the Qin County Prince's manor before making a decision.
Seeing Qi Tianming's furious appearance, Qi Mingzhu smiled brightly. "Father, why are you looking at me? I won't run away, nor will I do anything rash. Watching me is a waste of manpower. I think you should take enough people to negotiate with my maternal grandmother. If you can secure more favorable conditions for your daughter, your daughter will definitely not forget your kindness."
Qi Tianming's face turned green and then white. That's right, this unfilial daughter was now throwing a fit. Since she had willingly done such a thing, she naturally wouldn't seek death.
"Don't be smug. After doing such a lowly deed, do you think your maternal grandparents will still dote on you as before? Your cousin has a legitimate wife, and you've done something that slaps your cousin's wife in the face. Do you think you'll have a good life after marrying in?" Qi Tianming snorted coldly.
"Whether I have a good life or not is not for Father to worry about. I will bear the consequences of the path I have chosen." Qi Mingzhu became even happier thinking about her maternal grandmother's reaction upon hearing this news.
If they ignored her, she would cling to them.
Let's see if they could heartlessly refuse her entry.
She heard that her cousin's wife was frail and although not infertile, had difficulty conceiving.
Could they bear to give up the child in her belly?
As long as they couldn't bear to, if she had the first child, she could have the second. And her cousin had loved her since he was young, could she not win him over?
Qi Tianming left in a huff and drank several cups of strong tea in the study to suppress the raging anger in his heart a little.
He couldn't delay and had to go to the Qin County Prince's manor immediately. However, going alone felt insufficient. He turned his gaze to Madam Yun, "A Lan, why don't you come with me? Mingzhu is a young lady, and it's really not easy for me, as a father, to speak about this matter. Besides, you are the one managing the manor now."
"But I am not the Eldest Miss's biological mother. I don't have the confidence to come forward in such a matter."
Qi Tianming's mind worked quickly. Madam Yun was right. At this time, they should call the younger Madam Qin to go with them. That was her maternal family, and she could speak more conveniently.