In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 1040 - 1036: Disaster

Chapter 1040: Chapter 1036: Disaster

He walked slowly, yet with exceptional steadiness.

In the shadows, countless eyes clung to him like parasitic maggots, following his every move.

Ye Han had left the palace and arrived outside the front gate. His entourage had been waiting there. As soon as they saw Ye Han emerge, they hurried forward with worried expressions to support him: "Your Highness..."

From their expressions, it was clear that they had not missed what transpired in the grand hall.

Indeed, many ministers had already left the palace, and the news of Ye Han’s fall from grace had probably already spread.

Ye Han, however, simply smiled and gestured nonchalantly, "Let’s go, back home!"

With that, he got on the carriage with the help of his attendants.

"Prince Ye, there’s no need to rush!"

A shout suddenly came from the side. Ye Han was startled and turned reflexively, only to see the Left Deputy poking his head out from another carriage after lifting the curtain.

Smiling smugly, he said, "Is Prince Ye in such a hurry? No need to be, we’re all old ministers here. Having different views on court affairs doesn’t mean we’re targeting you personally. I hope you won’t take it to heart, Your Highness!"

Ye Han turned his head to look at the sly old face smiling triumphantly before him, but said nothing in response and instead, he simply drew the carriage curtain shut.

"Go!"

At the command, the coachman flicked the horsewhip, striking the horse’s flank, causing it to start moving forward. The carriage swooshed past so close to Left Deputy’s carriage window that it almost scratched his face. Luckily, the Left Deputy ducked quickly enough to avoid injury.

"Hey! How do you drive?"

Thinking about his just action, he almost resembled a shrinking turtle, didn’t he?

His face immediately fell, and he became quite annoyed: "What kind of people are these! Like master like lapdog..."

After muttering a few curses, he remembered the emperor’s attitude in the Jinluan Bao Hall and his mood improved considerably: "Why boast? You were just luckier than others to have gained the glory of following the dragon... But luck also has its day. I’ll just wait..."

With these thoughts, his mood inexplicably lifted, and he urged the coachman to head back, even humming a tune.

Recalling the focal point of the dispute among the court officials, the smile on his face vanished.

The coachman?

"Issue an order to investigate the whereabouts of this coachman as soon as possible. We must see him alive or his body if dead!"

Undercurrents surged in Shengjing, with an outward show of harmony. In truth, everyone was vying for power behind the scenes, and no one was willing to concede defeat.

At this moment, Su Pan’er was idly chatting with Su Ke.

Qingwen served them clear tea, then retreated to the side.

"What brings you here today? Did you think to visit your fourth sister in the palace?"

Su Pan’er asked with a smile.

"Fourth Sister, about the matter you asked Ke’er to investigate last time, the results have come in," Su Ke said.

Last time, Su Pan’er had entrusted Su Ke to look into Jun Ruoxue’s affairs over the years. Until now, Su Ke had not provided any detailed information.

"Back then, when Jun Ruoxue was given in marriage to Qin Hong, they indeed did not consummate their marriage. On the second day after the wedding, Qin Hong excused himself by claiming to be busy with military affairs and took rest in the barracks. He did not even return home for the traditional ’three visits’ after the wedding. Thereafter, Qin Hong led his troops to Huainan Prefecture but left Jun Ruoxue behind in Shengjing Prefecture. Those years, Jun Ruoxue lived a life of hardship."

"Later, as Qin Zitong’s suspicions toward Qin Hong grew, he had someone send Jun Ruoxue to Huainan Prefecture. In secret, however, he intended to use Jun Ruoxue to monitor Qin Hong. But Qin Hong was no easy mark either, and in the years Jun Ruoxue spent in Huainan Prefecture, she hardly saw a glimpse of him."

"Eventually, Qin Hong turned against Qin Zitong, and the father and son engaged in a destructive struggle. Seeing that the situation was turning unfavorable, Jun Ruoxue managed to return to Shengjing with the help of her subordinates and the reception of the Jun Family members. After that, you are aware of everything that happened."

Su Ke glanced at Su Pan’er and took a sip of his refreshment.

"It seems that Jun Ruoxue truly had a pitiable fate."

Su Pan’er frowned; it had been nearly two months. It seemed that it was time for Jun Ruoxue’s request for a divorce to be decided. But she still needed to discuss it with Qin Yi.

After all, Jun Ruoxue had mentioned a divorce, but the Jun Family had not yet agreed.

They’d see what the Jun Family had to say about it in due course!

"However..."

Su Ke hesitated, unsure of how to broach a certain topic with Su Pan’er.

Seeing this, Su Pan’er casually threw the candied chestnut she was peeling," "Between siblings, is there anything we can’t discuss? No need to hem and haw, just speak up if you have something to say!"

"It’s about Qin Hao, and this matter... might not be easy for you to get involved in..."

After a brief hesitation, Su Ke relayed the news he had heard.

It turned out that when Qin Hao and Mrs. Qin-Li initially followed Su Pan’er to the capital, Su Pan’er met with trouble on the way, and Su Ke could not find her. Meanwhile, Qin Hao and Mrs. Qin-Li abandoned the searching Su Ke and proceeded to enter the capital first. Considering the grace of being raised by them, Qin Yi thought of Qin Hao’s many years of study in the private school and arranged for him to take a position at the Hanlin Imperial Academy.

Unexpectedly, Qin Hao lacked ambition and quickly fell into bad habits in the brothels south of the city, frequenting them often.

Entering such a place requires a substantial amount of money; although Qin Hao was employed at the Han Lin Academy, there has always been the saying, ’poor Han Lin, poor Han Lin,’ referencing the modest salaries of those who work there, despite the seemingly prestigious positions.

Logically, when the Qin family members came to Shengjing, not only did Qin Yi bestow upon them the large residence they temporarily occupied, but he also gifted them numerous treasures.

They might not have been wealthy enough to rival a nation, but ensuring that three generations of the Qin family were without worries for food and clothing was not an issue.

However, these assurances depended on the promise shown by the younger generations.

Qin Hao indulged in the pleasures of the brothels. At first, he was just fooling around, but it wasn’t long before he became familiar with a few so-called scions of wealth and became a constant absentee from home, even neglecting to report for duty at the Han Lin Academy. Later on, he went as far as competing with others for a top courtesan, throwing around a fortune!

After purchasing her, he went on to buy a separate residence to pamper her.

Yet, even this did not make him mend his ways!

Once, while out with his fox friends and dog friends, he set his eyes on a valuable steed and his eyes shone with greed; he decided to steal it on the spot. But this theft led to great misfortune; the horse, wild by nature, got a fright and ran amok, bolting out of the dwelling and onto the main road, knocking over a pedestrian. The person’s chest was trampled by the horse’s hoof, causing him to vomit blood and lose consciousness. With a life now endangered, Qin Hao realized the gravity of his actions and, along with his company of ruffians, fled in all directions."

"He had already become a well-known rascal in the area; who there did not recognize him?"

"When the victim’s family came looking for justice, everyone learned that the deceased was not just any pedestrian; he was the only direct grandson of the Teacher of the Previous Emperor, the single-line heir across five generations!"

"After such a calamity, the Teacher of the Previous Emperor wept bitterly. He has already gathered several of his disciples, vowing to make a scene at the Jinluan Bao Hall, and he seeks justice from His Majesty. This time, I fear... it is not going to end well!"

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