Chapter 274 - 273: Qin Liuxi’s Connections
The true origin of Qin Liuxi had never been concealed from Master Tang of Tang Mountain. He had long expressed disapproval over the Qin family’s decision to leave a young girl alone in the old mansion. Now that the Qin family had fallen, he was aware and even considered going to ask if she needed help. However, Qin Liuxi hadn’t visited for some time, and upon learning that the Qin Family had all moved back to the old residence, it was inappropriate for him to call on them uninvited. All he could do was wait. While waiting, he also sent a letter entrusting a friend to investigate the true cause of the Qin family’s offense.
He was well aware of her temperament. She had never spoken ill of her family before him, seeming indifferent to her familial ties.
Indeed, perhaps he would feel the same if it were him.
Finally, Qin Liuxi had come, bringing her younger brothers with her. She came to cash in a favor, to have her two brothers placed in the academy.
Then, what truly were her feelings towards the people of that house, maternal or heartless?
"Hmm, they’re from my direct family, born from the same mother," Qin Liuxi nodded. "That one at home is from my uncle’s family."
Seeing her acknowledgment, Master Tang said, "I have also heard about your grandfather’s incident. Such a scandal during the ancestral rites is a great taboo. The Holy Emperor allowed the women and children of the Qin family to return to their hometown, only exiling males above the age of twelve. It was likely also for the sake of Noble Princess Consort Meng’s recently born little prince, to accumulate blessings for him."
Otherwise, execution and exile for the entire family wouldn’t have been unusual.
For the monarch, the most crucial thing is to ensure that his throne is secure and his realm stable. No one wishes to see unpropitious matters arising from a significant sacrifice ritual.
Luckily, Noble Princess Consort Meng had birthed a new little prince this year and had been graced with imperial favor. The Holy Emperor was slightly swayed by a plea and thus treated the matter with ’leniency.’