Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
While the Gong Princeâs consort pulled Han Qiao to speak againâ¦
Heng Yi was waiting by the side door.
The Gong Prince had long known that Heng Yi had come to Chenzhou City, and he wanted to see what kind of person this man who could chop off the head of a bandit leader was.
Thus, the moment Han Qiao entered the Gong Princeâs residence, the Gong Prince brought his entourage out.
He stood at the gate and looked at Heng Yi, who was sitting in the carriage not far away.
Heng Yi also stared at the Gong Prince.
With just a glance, they knew each otherâs identities.
The Gong Prince walked towards Heng Yi.
Heng Yi hesitated for a moment before getting off the carriage. He stood beside the carriage and waited for the Gong Prince to approach before bowing, âGreetings, Your Highness.â
No need for formalities,â The Gong Prince raised his hand.
He also sized Heng Yi up.
He was very tall and handsome. He was well-dressed, and when he faced him, he was neither servile nor overbearing. His eyes were full of vigor.
Of course, he was also clean and thorough. He was not the kind of sinister person who would do all kinds of bad things for fame and fortune.
At least this man held no ill intent in his being.
He just stood there, upright and open, allowing everyone to size him up. He wasnât nervous or perturbed.
His expression did not change.
He did not try to curry favor with him but acted as if the person in front of him was just an ordinary person, not a relative of the emperor who held great power in Great Yong.
âWhere do you plan to find a job?â The Gong Prince asked.
âThe government office. I plan to see if 1 can find a job as a constable.â Heng Yi said.
He didnât think there was anything wrong with being a constable.
He didnât feel embarrassed about that title either.
He went to the government office to be a constable just to get in touch with the officialdom. He would start from the bottom, step by step to the top.
The Gong Prince wanted to ask if he wanted to work for him. But he also wanted to see if Heng Yi could work in the government office in peace.
âAlright, I will get someone to go over and say that youâ¦â
âThank you for your good intentions, Your Highness. I want to try and apply myself.â
The Gong Prince frowned, âWhy so?â
âI donât know how to speak and Iâm not good at dealing with people. I want to try it myself and see if I can find a proper job with my own ability.â
Of course, he didnât want others to think that he was already the Gong Princeâs man.
Sometimes, it was easy to get on the boat, but difficult to get off.
âAlright, then 1 will wait for your reputation to rise,â With that, the Gong Prince turned and left.
Heng Yi bowed, âFarewell, Your Highness.â
Heng Yi slowly stood up and watched the Gong Prince enter the palace.
He pursed his lips and slowly leaned against the carriage.
The Gong Prince thought that Heng Yi didnât know what was good for him.
However, he also knew that such a capable person was like a sharp arrow in his hands.
His attack was to cut the throat at the sight of blood.
He needed people like this for his own use.
âIs the princess meeting his wife?â
âYes.â
The Gong Prince thought for a moment, âLetâs go. 1 want to see this woman,â
When the Gong Prince arrived, he stood outside for a while and naturally heard what Han Qiao said. She managed the restaurant and would not allow anyone to eat without paying.
The Gong Prince was speechless.
Was this considered talking about him?
He remembered that he had never paid for his meal at the princess consortâs restaurant.
Why should he pay for his own restaurant?
The Gong Prince didnât understand.
But when he heard the princessâs laughter, he knew that Han Qiaoâs words hit the princessâ heart.
He asked his entourage, âOther than I, who else goes to a restaurant without paying?â
The attendant said softly, âThe princess, the concubine consort, and her brothers, as well as the granduncleâ¦â
When the attendant mentioned these people, the Gong Princeâs face sank.
He had never thought that so many people would go to a restaurant to eat for free.
âLetâs return.â
He was too ashamed to go in.
Returning to the front courtyard, he immediately took out a stack of silver notes and had someone deliver it to the Gong Princeâs consort.
At first, the Gong Princeâs consort did not know that her husband had overheard her conversation with Han Qiao, and the old woman guarding the door did not mention anything until the Gong Princeâs money was delivered.
She then called the old woman in to ask.
âDid His Highness come over?â
âYes, Princess.â
The Gong Princeâs consort smiled.
It was good for him to hear, lest those nobodies wanted to eat free food in her restaurant.
Now that they had crossed the clear path, they would not allow them to take advantage of her in the future.
âAll-Qiao, I still have a few shops. You might as well work harder and manage them for me.â
Han Qiao opened her mouth.
It seemed that not only the restaurant, but the relatives of the Princeâs household also took advantage of the princeâs power and never paid in any of their shops.
She didnât need to care about anything else. She just didnât allow anyone to take the things away without paying.
She quickly replied, âIt is my honor to be able to share your worries.â
Han Qiao returned with a full load.
The old woman was even more respectful and polite to her, and her words were even more flattering.
When they reached the side door, she said, âTake care, Madam Heng.â
âThank you. You can go back.â
âYes.â
Han Qiao walked towards Heng Yi calmly.
Heng Yi also smiled at her, âDone?â
âYes, Iâm done.â
Heng Yi helped Han Qiao onto the carriage. As for Shulan, Heng Yi didnât care about her.
She could go up by herself with a footstool.
Heng Yi even asked Han Qiao carefully if she was seated properly.
Sit tight. Letâs go.â
âAlright.â
They headed to the Feng family.
Madam Feng had been waiting for them since the early morning.
She also coveted the business of the fast food restaurant. She had spent a lot of effort to get a few shops and planned to cooperate with Han Qiao to open one.
She also wanted to earn ten thousand taels of silver a month.
By the time Han Qiao and Heng Yi arrived, Madam Feng had been waiting in the hall for quite a while, and Master Feng hadnât left the house that day.
Just for Heng Yi and Han Qiao.
âLong time no see. You look good, Ah-Qiao! When will you bring your son over for me to see?â Madam Feng held Han Qiaoâs hand.
She glanced at Heng Yi again, âLet the men talk. Weâll have lunch here.â
âI wonât be staying long. 1 still have to go back and feed Ah-Yao.â
ââ¦â Madam Fengâs eyes widened, âAre you going to nurse the child yourself?â
âHe doesnât want to be fed by the nanny, so I have to do it myself. Iâll try to find another one for him.â
Madam Feng nodded, âYou should have a nanny. Itâs not good for your recovery if you nurse your own child. Besidesâ¦â
However, considering Heng Yiâs feelings for Han Qiao, there was no room for things like concubines or maids.
Is your husband alright with you nursing the baby yourself?â Madam Feng asked softly.
Han Qiao laughed, âHe doesnât have any objections. After all, thatâs his son.â
âYouâre right.â
Madam Feng quickly told Han Qiao about opening another fast-food restaurant.
âHow about we follow your cooperation with Xinru and give you 40% of the profits?â
Madam Feng actually wanted to open this fast-food restaurant herself, but she thought about it for a long time and even found a shopkeeper. However, some things truly depended on fate.
Since she didnât use the signboard of Qiaoyi Fast Food Restaurant, no chef came to apply.
It was very strange.
âForty percent?â Han Qiao asked.
âYes, 40%.â
âSure.â
With 40%, she would spend some effort and earn silver every month.
Meanwhile, in the hall, Master Feng asked Heng Yi, âWhat do you plan to do next?â
âI plan to go to the government office to find a job as a constable.â
Master Feng looked at Heng Yi, âYou know, I was promoted to the position of general of a hundred people.â
Heng Yi looked at Master Fengâs confused face and shook his head with certainty, â1 didnât know this..â