Chapter 312: The Princess Consort Is Angry
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
When the Emperor was resolute, the ministers could not persuade him otherwise.
They didn’t dare to stop him and could only prepare more people to protect their sovereignty. They need all the first-class experts to protect their Emperor.
If these people were sent to the border battlefield, they would be first-class heroes. However, the Emperor also needed people to protect him.
It was always difficult to have both sides in the world.
Their martial arts skills were strong, but even they might not be able to lead all three armies.
Who knew what would happen on the battlefield?
Emperor Zhao Qian had ordered Heng Congshan to deliver the imperial edict to the Chen State, and he had disguised himself to blend in.
However, this kind of thing could not be kept secret at all. People with some connections would know that the emperor had left the palace and was about to go to Chenzhou.
Bai Cha was also shocked when he heard this.
Your Majesty…
However, he did not dare to forget his business. He was here to look for a house. It was not easy to find one in the capital. There were many options, but very few suitable ones.
The environment was good, and the location was even better. There were rich families around, so there would naturally be more patrolling guards and fewer thieves.
If it were up to Bai Cha, he would never visit those places.
Houses in the capital were very expensive, especially the big ones.
More importantly, if you had money and did not have the right connections, they would not sell it to you.
If Heng Yi was made a general, he could go to the capital and say that he wanted to buy a big house. Within half a day, someone would come to him with the title deed, begging him to buy a house and let him choose.
That was the difference.
Bai Cha ran around for three days and looked at dozens of houses, but there was still nothing that met the requirements.
He knew that he did not have to stay in the capital for a long time, but it wasn’t so bad that there was no place to settle down.
Heng Congshan had been busy for the past two days, and they were about to go out today. When he saw Bai Cha, he asked, “Bai Cha, have you found the house?”
“Not yet.”
He looked at dozens of places, big and small.
The guide from the Broker House was on the verge of tears from all the rejections.
Heng Congshan was silent for a moment before saying, “I’ll ask around for you.”
Who would help Heng Congshan find a new house? Naturally, Emperor Zhao Qian.
Emperor Zhao Qian ordered.
Just as Bai Cha had thought, the mansion’s deed was delivered to him.
They didn’t rush over, they came through Broker.
There were two families between the house and Heng Congshan’s house, but the house was twice as big as Heng Congshan’s. It was said that the previous owner was extremely rich and had the opportunity to enjoy life, so this house was especially luxurious. Everything was exquisite, and it had a sense of extravagance that was beyond reach.
Bai Cha felt that this house was good, but also not.
There was a lack of scholarly atmosphere, and instead, it was filled with a sense of profligation and competition everywhere.
It lacked the scholarly aura of the cool breeze and bright moon.
The price wasn’t cheap either. It was 450,000 taels.
But the furniture and items inside had saved him a lot of money.
It was said that every inch of land in the capital was worth gold.
Not everybody could live here.
Moreover, the price of 450,000 silver was not inflated. This price was considered cheap in the capital.
However, the money Bai Cha brought was not enough to buy it.
Therefore, he needed to borrow some from Heng Congshan.
Heng Congshan was very helpful. He lent 250,000 taels of silver without even a frown.
The transaction went smoothly, and even the deed to Heng Yi’s name went without a hitch.
This was how it was easy to do things with someone in the court. He did not need to spend a lot of effort to get everything settled.
By the time he returned to Chenzhou, it was already the end of March.
Bai Cha never dreamed that the Emperor would be among his entourage.
He once stole a glance at the Emperor in the High Duke’s Public House, but he quickly lowered his head and did not dare to look again.
However, he did not expect that on the way back to Chenzhou…
-At the end of March, in Chenzhou City-
Heng Yi’s injuries had completely healed, not that it was serious to begin with.
However, Zhang Huiguang had asked him to rest for a few more days, which he was happy to obey. He took care of Ah-Yao at home and accompanied Han Qiao to go out to do business. In the meantime, he practiced martial arts even harder.
And also studied harder.
Especially military books. He had memorized almost all of them.
Han Qiao quizzes him on the battle between the two armies with him, which was also a kind of fun.
On the first day of the fourth month, Heng Yi was going to the military camp.
“Father! Father…”
The seven-month-old Ah-Yao was already crying out for his father. He had grown a few grains of rice teeth and was no longer willing to drink milk. Every day, he would take turns eating egg custard, porridge, and vermicelli paste. Han Qiao had also stopped feeding him.
This child was not uncomfortable at all. On the contrary, he was especially happy to eat egg custard and porridge.
He even wanted to be carried by Heng Yi, lifted high up in the air, or watched Heng Yi ride a horse. He would scream in excitement.
April is the most beautiful day in the world.
Han Qiao and the Gong Prince’s consort had agreed to go to the Prince’s mansion on the sixth day of the fourth month to propose marriage for Han Chi.
On the second day of the fourth month, Heng Yi was stopped at the city gate when he just came back from the military camp.
“Excuse me, are you Commander Heng?”
Heng Yi looked at the man in front of him and recognized him.
He was the attendant who always stood beside the Gong Prince.
“Yes,” Heng Yi nodded.
“My lord invites you.”
The Gong Prince invited him?
Heng Yi frowned, but he still decided to go.
“Lead the way.”
On the way to the Gong Prince’s residence, Heng Yi’s face darkened.
He had thought a lot about the reason for this meet-up.
Arriving at the Gong Prince’s residence, Heng Yi was invited into a side hall from the side door.
The Gong Prince clasped his hands behind his back and looked at Heng Yi indifferently.
Heng Yi bowed cleanly, “Greetings, Your Highness.”
“There’s no need to be so polite.”
The Gong Prince invited Heng Yi to take a seat, and he sat down as well.
Soon, the tea was served.
Heng Yi wasn’t interested in drinking tea at all. If it wasn’t for the Gong Prince’s status, he wouldn’t have come here.
Ever since he left the house that morning, he had been missing his wife and children.
“How old is your eldest son this year?”
Heng Yi looked at the Gong Prince, “Ah-Chi is thirteen this year, he has already-”
It’s time for him to get engaged. Although my second daughter is better than your All-Chi-”
“Your Highness.” Heng Yi interrupted.
He knew very well how many princesses there were in the Imperial Residence.
He knew which one Han Chi wanted to get engaged to.
“The Eldest Princess is indeed older than Ah-Chi by three years. However, despite their age, they are also in love with each other, and the Master has also said that they are destined to be together-”
“Heng Yi.” The Gong Prince interrupted Heng Yi.
He really didn’t understand why Heng Yi was so stubborn.
Would it make such a difference if Han Chi married any of his daughters?
“Don’t be ungrateful!” The Gong Prince commanded angrily.
Heng Yi stood up.
Just as he was about to speak, the Gong Prince’s consort entered the room, “Who doesn’t know what’s good for them?”
The Gong Prince frowned.
“Why are you here?”
The Gong Prince’s consort sneered, “1 heard that His Highness invited Heng Yi to come over to talk about Mi’er and Han Chi’s marriage. As Mi’er’s mother, I should come and listen as well.”
The Gong Prince pursed his lips.
He sat back down in his chair indignantly.
Heng Yi took the opportunity to bid farewell.
“You may return,” The Gong Prince’s consort said.
“Yes.”
Heng Yi left without hesitation.
The Gong Prince’s consort said lightly, “Your Highness, what are you doing? Aren’t you afraid of hurting Mi’er’s heart by doing this?”
“They’re both your daughters. Even if you’re biased, you can’t openly show your favoritism.”
“Han Chi is the husband that 1 have chosen for Mi’er. But you want to arrange a marriage for the Second Princess. Where are your rules and etiquette?”
“In terms of seniority, my Mi’er is the legitimate princess and the Second Princess is the bastard’s daughter. In terms of age, Mi’er is older. Even if it’s marriage you’re worried about, you should look for your eldest son first.”
“You are the dignified King of Qin. Don’t always do things that disappoint people.”
“If you’re dissatisfied with me, come at me. Don’t drag the children down with you, or else…”
The Gong Prince’s consort looked coldly at the Gong Prince, “As a mother, 1 would do anything to protect my children..”