Chapter 208: The Visit
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Heng Yi was quite busy today. After all, he was the chief constable.
He had a lot to do.
There were many places to run to, and he didn’t even come back for dinner.
Han Qiao had dinner with the children. He Cheng’s fever had gone down today, but he was a little listless.
He wanted to sleep with Han Qiao at night, and Han Qiao didn’t mind, but Sun Xiu and Sun Yi coaxed him away.
The children couldn’t rest immediately after dinner. They had to go to Jianing’s place to practice martial arts.
Jianing didn’t talk much, but the tasks she gave them every day were very heavy and strict. If they didn’t work hard, they would be punished.
He Cheng went there once and came crying to look for Han Qiao. He refused to go again.
Sun Ke gritted her teeth and persevered.
According to Jianing, Zeng Qin’er was a natural martial arts prodigy, and Han Chi was also considered to have superior aptitude. After hard work, he would definitely become one of the top experts. Zeng Baobao, Sun Xiu, and Sun Yi were ordinary students. As long as they worked hard, they could achieve something.
Sun Ke, on the other hand, did not have any talent in this area. However, no matter how hard it was, she gritted her teeth and persevered. She returned to her courtyard with tears in her eyes but still came back the next day.
This kind of perseverance would also allow her to train both her body and soul. As long as she could persist, she would be able to achieve anything.
Han Qiao’s heart ached for the children and she had secretly gone to see them. Seeing how hard they were working, she could not help but wipe her tears.
But she couldn’t let them stop.
She did not know if this was the past or a novel. Would she be here forever? If not, when would she leave?
She didn’t know.
She only wanted to do everything she could to nurture them while she could still do something for them.
Even if she was no longer around in the future, they would still be able to live well in this story.
Han Qiao wiped away her tears and turned around, only to see Heng Yi walking over under the moonlight.
She smiled and called out to him, “Heng Yi.”
“Yes.”
“Have you had dinner?”
No, 1 haven’t.”
Han Qiao took Heng Yi’s rough and warm hand and ordered Shulan to go to the kitchen. She asked the cook to prepare food and Duan Yue to prepare hot water.
She and Heng Yi walked slowly to the main courtyard.
“I don’t know who the county magistrate’s wife wants to match, but it’s certainly not her son,” Han Qiao said.
If it was her son, Han Qiao would not feel insulted.
If it were anyone else, they would be insulting her and her two daughters.
“What do you think?” Heng Yi asked.
“I won’t agree. No matter who it is. Ah-Xiu and Ah-Yi’s marriage can’t be decided early.”
Heng Yi was climbing up the ladder.
Of course, she also hoped that her three children would marry well and marry a man who shared their hearts.
There is no doubt about love.
Han Qiao could not help but laugh.
They were still so young. Even if they were to get married, it would still be in seven or eight years. But she had to start worrying now.
“Heng Yi.”
“Yes?
“No matter what happens in the future, you must stay strong and live on.”
“What about you?” Heng Yi suddenly asked.
Han Qiao was stunned.
She reached out and hugged Heng Yi, “Of course, I’ll be with you for the rest of my life.”
If there was a next life, she was willing to do so.
Heng Yi smiled gently, “Yes, I’ll be with you for the rest of my life as well.”
And love her forever.
Zeng Asan returned to Heng Manor in the middle of the night.
He had already gathered the information Han Qiao asked for. When he came back, Grandmother Zeng scooped water for him to wash his face and feet.
“The two children are both asleep?” Zeng Asan asked.
“They came back exhausted and slept early.”
“This is their good fortune. Many people can’t get it even if they wish for it.”
If he wanted to raise them himself, he wouldn’t have the money to hire a master to teach them.
Grandmother Zeng nodded.
She didn’t ask Zeng Asan what he was doing.
She told him to sleep early before going back to her room herself.
There were four rooms in this small courtyard, one in the central room, and one in the kitchen. Everything they needed was prepared by the big kitchen and the kitchen boiled water.
They did not have to worry about food and water now. They also had monthly silver, and their lives were not far from that of immortals.
Of course, it was the most important thing for the elders to see their children succeed.
Han Qiao woke up a little late in the morning. After cleaning up and eating breakfast, she found out that Zeng Asan had been waiting outside for a while.
“Hurry and let him in.”
After Zeng Asan entered the room, he bowed respectfully before telling her the things he had heard.
“I heard from the people in the County Magistrate’s office that the County Magistrate’s wife wants to arrange a marriage for her nephew, who is a concubine’s son.”
Han Qiao’s expression instantly turned ugly, and her hands slowly clenched into fists.
A bastard son dared to covet her daughter?
What a demand. An arrogant, insulting demand.
Han Qiao took a deep breath, “Do you have anyone else in your care?”
“There are still a few who want to run errands for Madam. The salary is also too different.”
“Bring them over when you have time. But before you do, you have to choose them well.”
“I understand.”
Han Qiao took a deep breath.
She knew that she wouldn’t come to the manor without a reason, so she wouldn’t have probed him if she didn’t have this intention.
Fortunately, she had known about the county magistrate’s wife’s plans early
on.
She had also told Heng Yi that if County Magistrate Wu asked, he would have to tell him that he could not decide on the children’s marriage.
Han Qiao guessed right again.
County Magistrate Wu called Heng Yi over and said that his children were all in his debt.
Truthfully, he thought his wife wanted to arrange a marriage between his son and Heng Yi’s daughter.
He felt that it was appropriate.
With Heng Yi’s abilities, he would definitely climb up the ranks if he had the chance. Having such a powerful in-law was beneficial to him and his son.
Besides, the two daughters of the Heng family, be it the eldest or the second, were both very beautiful. It wouldn’t hurt his boy to marry either of them.
Heng Yi’s expression didn’t change, “I can’t decide my children’s marriage.”
“Aren’t they your daughters? Why can’t you decide for them?”
“They’re not my biological daughters.”
County Magistrate Wu was enlightened.
That was true.
The two girls were Han Qiao’s biological daughters, so it was Han Qiao’s decision to make.
“That’s true.”
“Then go back and discuss it with your wife. My eldest son is turning fourteen this year. Why don’t you let the two children meet in private?”
Heng Yi looked at County Magistrate Wu and nodded. “I’ll ask,”
When Heng Yi returned, he told Han Qiao what County Magistrate Wu had said.
Han Qiao was not willing for her daughters to meet the boy.
She did not have the intention to begin with. However, the county magistrate’s wife sent someone to send a letter over. She would bring her child over to visit tomorrow.
Han Qiao could only accept it.
She immediately called Sun Xiu over, “Tomorrow, the county magistrate’s son will come over to meet you.”
“Mother…”
Sun Xiu’s eyes instantly turned red.
“Don’t be nervous, it’s very easy to ruin a marriage. Tomorrow, you can dress yourself up and find an opportunity to scold the servants or smash things. To summarize, there are many ways to make a person hate you, understand?”
“Understood.”
Sun Xiu nodded.
When she left the main courtyard, her footsteps were unsteady.
When she reached the courtyard, she discussed countermeasures with Sun Yi and Lady Lin.
Han Qiao also asked someone to prepare lunch for tomorrow, waiting for the county magistrate’s wife to bring her eldest son over.
When the next day came, they were greeted with a beautiful day.
The Magistrate’s wife used the excuse of visiting the residence to make their children have a private meeting with each other.
Han Qiao went to the door to greet them personally. She was very polite and gave them face.
She looked as if she was very willing to let her daughter marry into the county magistrate’s family.
The county magistrate’s wife was very satisfied with the welcome. The boy beside her had a pale face and looked upright. He was not very outstanding, but not bad either.
“Greetings to Madam.”
Han Qiao smiled, “Young Master Wu, you don’t have to be so polite.”
Peng Xingzhi and the county magistrate’s wife were stunned.
What went wrong?