Chapter 275: The Gong Prince Is Extremely Surprised
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
While the Gong Prince’s consort pulled Han Qiao to speak again…
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 Prince’s 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 other’s 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, “Greetings, Your Highness.”
No need for formalities,” 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 wasn’t 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.
“Where do you plan to find a job?” The Gong Prince asked.
“The government office. I plan to see if 1 can find a job as a constable.” Heng Yi said.
He didn’t think there was anything wrong with being a constable.
He didn’t 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.
“Alright, I will get someone to go over and say that you…”
“Thank you for your good intentions, Your Highness. I want to try and apply myself.”
The Gong Prince frowned, “Why so?”
“I don’t know how to speak and I’m 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.”
Of course, he didn’t want others to think that he was already the Gong Prince’s man.
Sometimes, it was easy to get on the boat, but difficult to get off.
“Alright, then 1 will wait for your reputation to rise,” With that, the Gong Prince turned and left.
Heng Yi bowed, “Farewell, Your Highness.”
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 didn’t 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.
“Is the princess meeting his wife?”
“Yes.”
The Gong Prince thought for a moment, “Let’s go. 1 want to see this woman,”
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 consort’s restaurant.
Why should he pay for his own restaurant?
The Gong Prince didn’t understand.
But when he heard the princess’s laughter, he knew that Han Qiao’s words hit the princess’ heart.
He asked his entourage, “Other than I, who else goes to a restaurant without paying?”
The attendant said softly, “The princess, the concubine consort, and her brothers, as well as the granduncle…”
When the attendant mentioned these people, the Gong Prince’s face sank.
He had never thought that so many people would go to a restaurant to eat for free.
“Let’s return.”
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 Prince’s consort.
At first, the Gong Prince’s 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 Prince’s money was delivered.
She then called the old woman in to ask.
“Did His Highness come over?”
“Yes, Princess.”
The Gong Prince’s 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.
“All-Qiao, I still have a few shops. You might as well work harder and manage them for me.”
Han Qiao opened her mouth.
It seemed that not only the restaurant, but the relatives of the Prince’s household also took advantage of the prince’s power and never paid in any of their shops.
She didn’t need to care about anything else. She just didn’t allow anyone to take the things away without paying.
She quickly replied, “It is my honor to be able to share your worries.”
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, “Take care, Madam Heng.”
“Thank you. You can go back.”
“Yes.”
Han Qiao walked towards Heng Yi calmly.
Heng Yi also smiled at her, “Done?”
“Yes, I’m done.”
Heng Yi helped Han Qiao onto the carriage. As for Shulan, Heng Yi didn’t 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. Let’s go.”
“Alright.”
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 hadn’t left the house that day.
Just for Heng Yi and Han Qiao.
“Long time no see. You look good, Ah-Qiao! When will you bring your son over for me to see?” Madam Feng held Han Qiao’s hand.
She glanced at Heng Yi again, “Let the men talk. We’ll have lunch here.”
“I won’t be staying long. 1 still have to go back and feed Ah-Yao.”
“…” Madam Feng’s eyes widened, “Are you going to nurse the child yourself?”
“He doesn’t want to be fed by the nanny, so I have to do it myself. I’ll try to find another one for him.”
Madam Feng nodded, “You should have a nanny. It’s not good for your recovery if you nurse your own child. Besides…”
However, considering Heng Yi’s feelings for Han Qiao, there was no room for things like concubines or maids.
Is your husband alright with you nursing the baby yourself?” Madam Feng asked softly.
Han Qiao laughed, “He doesn’t have any objections. After all, that’s his son.”
“You’re right.”
Madam Feng quickly told Han Qiao about opening another fast-food restaurant.
“How about we follow your cooperation with Xinru and give you 40% of the profits?”
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 didn’t use the signboard of Qiaoyi Fast Food Restaurant, no chef came to apply.
It was very strange.
“Forty percent?” Han Qiao asked.
“Yes, 40%.”
“Sure.”
With 40%, she would spend some effort and earn silver every month.
Meanwhile, in the hall, Master Feng asked Heng Yi, “What do you plan to do next?”
“I plan to go to the government office to find a job as a constable.”
Master Feng looked at Heng Yi, “You know, I was promoted to the position of general of a hundred people.”
Heng Yi looked at Master Feng’s confused face and shook his head with certainty, “1 didn’t know this..”