Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Han Qiao did have the intention of beating up Qin Songâs wife.
That was why she ignored her.
When it was almost lunchtime, the deafening sound of horse hooves came from outside.
âThe Imperial Decree!â
They heard the loud shout.
The guests were so shocked that they immediately stood up.
Heng Yi stood up and went out to welcome them.
âEunuch Defu.â
âMarquis of Wanning, greetings.â
Eunuch Defu endured the pain in his back and waited for Heng Yi to prepare the incense table to receive Emperor Zhao Qianâs decree.
Heng Yi knelt down, Han Qiao and Ah-Yao knelt beside him, and so did the others.
âIn accordance with the heavens, the Emperor has decreed that the Marquis of Wanning will share your worriesâ¦â
The rewards they received were quite a lot.
There was another imperial edict for Heng Yao.
âMarquis, His Majestyâs intention is for you to take a look at the imperial decree first and decide whether to read it out.â
Heng Yi took the imperial edict.
On it was written that Ah-Yao was to be the heir.
Heng Yi turned to look at Heng Yao, who was laughing and sticking out his tongue at Defu.
âThe child is still young. This isâ¦â
âThe Emperor said that the matters of the prince are all up to the marquis. There is only one prince in the marquisâs residence, and the Emperor only recognizes the third young master.â
What did he say?
Although the imperial edict was not read out, what difference does it make?
It was obvious, especially the gifts the Emperor delivered to Heng Yao. Which of these items wasnât used by the people in the palace?
Heng Yi put away the imperial edict, âYao, come and greet Eunuch Defu.â
Ah-Yao ran over and saluted Defu with cupped fists. âGreetings, Fu.â
The childâs eyes were clean and clear, with innocence and mischief.
Yet he was still obedient and sensible.
âGreetings, Third Young Master.â
Although Defu was an eunuch, he represented Emperor Zhao Qian and naturally had to sit at the main table.
One by one, they came over to toast him. Defu smiled and said to Heng Yi, âThe Emperor has rewarded some civil officials this time. They will be here soon. I will leave for the capital tomorrow morning.â n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Heng Yi didnât have anything good to give Emperor Zhao Qian, so he decided to write a copy of their plans for Defu to take back.
Because of Emperor Zhao Qian, Wen Yu, Zhang Zhao, and the others were even more determined.
After lunch, Defu went to rest.
Madam Qin looked for Han Qiao hesitantly.
Han Qiao sighed and asked her to sit down.
âThank you, Madam.â Madam Qin was a little nervous.
âTo be honest, I donât want to see you. No one would like to see someone who gives a concubine to their husband. You are too ambitious, and so is your sister. This is the first time we met, and she ignored me, another living person just like her.â
âWhat is she relying on? The fact that sheâs young and beautiful, and the fact that you are backing her actions?â
âIâm most furious at you. Youâre also a woman. If someone gave your husband a concubine, not only for the sake of the concubine but also for the favor of your husband and even for the inheritance of your son, would you be happy?â
âQin Song does have a concubine, but you havenât made her officially your husbandâs concubine yet. Youâre holding onto her contract tightly. You can sell her at any time so that she wonât cause trouble to your family.â
âBut if Heng Yi takes a fancy to your sister, I canât just scold or hit her as I please.â
âMadam Qin, do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you. If you genuinely believe that youâre doing this with good intentions, why donât you make the servant girl beside you your husbandâs official concubine, give up your husband, and give away all the property that belongs to your son?â
âThatâs why I donât hate you, but I wonât get close to you in the future. I wonât think of you if anything good comes our way, and I wonât give you the opportunity.â
âAs for Qin Song, thatâs the Marquisâs business. I wonât interfere. Please return and donât come to the manor in the future. I donât like people who scheme against me and covet my position.â
That was as good as breaking off their friendship.
As Qin Songâs wife left the room, her face was as pale as a sheet..