Chapter 298: Harmony
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“I’m being comforted by you now.” Li Zhao laughed.
Han Chi chuckled.
“Your parents are still here, your status is still here, and your money is still here. It doesn’t matter if you’re scolded. In two days, your parents will still care for you and love you, so what are you daydreaming about?”
“Hurry up and eat. After you’re full, bring the princess back.”
Han Chi thought about it and took out another purse. “It’s for the princess.”
Li Zhao was very surprised.
“Why did you give my sister red pocket money?” Li Zhao jumped up as he spoke.
“I’m not doing anything. I’ve given some money to my younger brothers and sisters at home. Qin’er, Bao’er, and even Wenyan get some.”
“We bumped into each other. What’s wrong with me giving her a New Year’s envelope? It doesn’t have much money.”
Han Chi stared at Li Zhao in confusion.
Then, he suddenly realized something and jumped up, “Li Zhao, you’re too careful.”
“Humph.” Li Zhao snorted.
“My sister is so good. Too good. You will think the same if she’s your younger sister.”
Han Chi widened his eyes.
This prince was thinking too much…
However, he couldn’t deny that Li Mi was beautiful and quite likable.
It didn’t mean that he had bad intentions though.
Isn’t it good to be good to an elder sister?
This was ridiculous.
Li Zhao stared at Han Chi doubtfully and reached out to take the purse.
“How about me?”
Han Chi snorted and went to get another one for Li Zhao.
Li Zhao smiled and opened it.
“Aish, it’s only one tael of silver! You can barely use it to buy anything.”
Han Chi stomped his feet, “What’s wrong with one tael of silver? Do you know how much 1 can do with one tael of silver?”
“I can buy more than a thousand steamed buns, sell some other things, and…” Han Chi explained to Li Zhao what one tael of silver could do.
Li Zhao never knew that one tael of silver was so useful.
“Can you really buy that many things with this much?”
“Of course! A single coin is enough to force a hero to his death. Besides, I’m relying on my parents for food and clothing now. 1 don’t have a single cent that I earned myself. You should be grateful that 1 can take it out to give you a New Year’s Eve gift.”
Li Zhao thought that Han Chi was referring to him.
Ever since he was young, his mother had been the one who had arranged for his meals and clothes. He had never earned a single cent in his life.
“Thank you very much.”
“You’re welcome!”
Han Chi patted Li Zhao’s shoulder, “Are you in a better mood?”
“Much better.”
“That’s great! Pack up and go home. Oh right, I made some sweet wine. I’ll bring some back for Her Highness.”
“I put a little sugar in. It tastes pretty good.”
Li Zhao nodded.
Han Chi asked Zeng Bao’er to go to the kitchen.
Zeng Bao’er ran once again.
Li Zhao suddenly wanted to laugh.
He knew that Zeng Bao’er was not as smart as his sister, but he was obedient. Watching the kid, he didn’t want to be that obedient.
Zeng Bao’er did whatever people ordered him to do and ran very fast.
When Li Zhao called Li Mi home, Li Mi was worrying about her mother at home, so she bid farewell to Sun Xiu and Sun Yi.
Han Chi sent the siblings out.
Watching them leave, he took a deep breath.
“He’s finally gone.”
If they stayed, they would have to talk to Li Zhao tomorrow.
He would be leaving in February, and he had to study hard every day, so he had no time to accompany him.
Moreover, he was not as smart as Li Zhao or had good foundations in his martial arts. Even if the prince studied casually, he could learn very well.
Han Chi could only work hard to seize the opportunity.
Han Qiao didn’t ask what had happened back in Prince Li Zhao’s household. She just accepted that they were here.
She did not ask Han Chi and the others.
However, after Li Zhao came over, the children did not play as fervently as they were before. Instead, they sat in the house and sang and danced.
He Cheng told a little story in his childish voice and received very enthusiastic applause from everyone.
His eyes curved into crescents as he smiled, “I-I can tell you another story about ‘Crow Drinks WaterO’!”
“Alright, let’s give Cheng’er a round of applause.” Han Qiao took the lead.
He Cheng started talking about Crow Drinks Water again.
After he finished retelling the story, he asked, “Mother, did the crow pick a big stone or a small stone?”
Han Qiao raised her eyebrows and the little boy continued.
“If it’s a big rock, the water won’t be able to rise, but if the crow uses fine sand, the water should be able to!”
Han Qiao hugged He Cheng and kissed his forehead, “Yes, our Cheng’er is really meticulous.”
“It wasn’t me who thought of it, it was Big Brother who thought of it,” He Cheng leaned into Han Qiao’s arms shyly.
He also kissed Han Qiao’s cheeks.
She giggled.
“Then our Cheng’er is also very good. He dares to admit that this was his brother’s idea and is not selfish,” Han Qiao asked him, “Mother will reward you, okay?”
“Alright!”
Han Qiao rewarded He Cheng with a small wooden sword.
“In the future, you should practice martial arts together with Big Brother.”
He had always wanted a sword, but sharp weapons hurt people, and he was afraid of being hurt.
“Then when can 1 get the small wooden sword?”
“In a few days, I’ll make one for you.”
Heng Yi wasn’t very good at small things like this, but he could make a small wooden sword.
He Cheng was overjoyed.
But the little boy didn’t dare to hug Heng Yi and kiss him.
At midnight, someone started to set off the firecrackers. Heng Manor also started to set off their firecrackers at the main gate.
The children covered their ears.
Heng Yi stood beside Han Qiao, holding her hand.
“It’s good to have you.”
Han Qiao replied softly,” Yes, it’s good to have you too.”
Heng Yi is here. This was her home.
No matter where it was, she would be fine.
Whether it was in Xishan Village, Puyi County, Chenzhou City, or the capital, as long as Heng Yi and the children were by her side, her home would be there.
Han Qiao leaned against Heng Yi.
The children set off firecrackers and took out the fireworks that they had left behind.
Slowly, the liveliness returned to its calmness.
Aunt Zhao and the others had already cooked the dumplings and served them.
Six, eight, ten. Just a little would do. It wouldn’t be good if they have too much. Their stomach would feel uncomfortable if they were to sleep right after eating too much.
Let’s return to our rooms and sleep. Let’s wake up in the morning.”
Meanwhile, back in the Gong Prince Mansion…
The Gong Prince’s consort was very worried about her two children.
She really couldn’t hold her worries even during the New Year.
That b*tch, Secondary Consort Wen, was becoming an unsightly sight.
Did she think she was a sick cat? She was just too lazy to argue with her.
However, after this incident, she and the Gong Prince had fallen out. The relationship between husband and wife became…
“Mother!”
Li Mi ran into the room and hugged the Gong Prince’s consort.
“Mother, Brother and 1 brought you some food. Try it. It’s still hot!”
Li Zhao took out the bowl.
Seeing that there were still pastries, he brought them out and squatted in front of the Gong Prince’s consort, “Mother, can 1 feed you?”
The Gong Prince’s consort’s heart instantly softened.
She nodded lightly, “Alright.”
After drinking a bowl of sweet fermented rice wine, the Gong Prince’s consort’s heart was at ease.
Her mind was also at ease.
What was a man? She didn’t even love him.
But she loved her children.
She could do whatever she wanted in the future. She only cared about loving herself and her children. Leave all the good things to her children and let those roaches die.
Those muddle-headed crooks…
They would be ghosts if she succeeded.
She had to think of a way out for her children in this mess.
Whether her plans succeeded or failed, she could pluck her children out.
In the front yard, the Gong Prince was angry.
He was furious.
Especially when another person asked about the hairpin.
“You said that hairpin might belong to Consort Fei?” The Gong Prince’s eyebrows jumped.
How could it be the princess consort’s?
He remembered that he had given a hairpin to Secondary Consort Wen. But was it this one that he gave?