In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 1281 - 1192: There, Hides Another Self

Chapter 1281: Chapter 1192: There, Hides Another Self

"I knew I could never hide anything from you."

Qin Yi nodded, "Indeed, that letter contained evidence of the candidates cheating."

He explained the principle by which these people cheated with candles: "Most of these cheaters had accomplices inside and out. First, they managed to get the examination questions out of the examination hall through certain channels, and then they found someone to ghostwrite essays based on the Spring Imperial Civil Service Examination topics. The essays were written on palm-sized pieces of paper, with characters as small as ants and mosquitoes, then folded and sealed inside candles. These were then smuggled into the examination hall through certain means, and the transactions were carried out with the candidates according to previously agreed secret signals. I sent people to investigate and found the bungled link in their scheme and unearthed the black sheep in hiding!"

Qin Yi was filled with indignation as he spoke.

He punched the bed frame beside him.

"Don’t be angry now, there will always be such black sheep. It’s not worth ruining your health over such people."

Su Pan’er comforted him, experiencing a fresh new perspective on the childlike Emperor: "Right, who were the ones involved in the incidents?"

"Who else could it be but those guards stealing from their own stations... Let’s not talk about this anymore. Recently, there have been messages from Su Ke; I have passed on to him the news of your safe childbirth."

Qin Yi shifted the conversation to Su Ke, and naturally, he would take care of his uncle-in-law to some extent: "Ke’er said he has returned to Luoshan Village and entered Deicide Mountain twice but to no success. Lately, he has been secretly inquiring with the villagers at the base of the mountain, seeing if he can find any useful information. And imagine this, he even dared to ask me for silver in his letter! Ke’er’s courage seems to be growing by the day!"

"Is his courage growing or has he been spoiled by you? And now you mention it, don’t you think it’s a bit late?"

"I watched him grow up since he was very young and treated him like my own brother, instructing him in the rudiments, teaching him to understand principles. Now that he has grown up and is away from my embrace, I am still willing to dote on him!"

He went on and on about Su Ke’s childhood.

"Right, anyone who can say that must have a thick face, right?" teased Su Pan’er, reaching out to him: "Ke’er wrote you a letter? Where is it? Hurry up and show it to me."

"It’s over at the Purple Zen Hall, I didn’t bring it."

"Ah, you did it on purpose! Bring it to me."

"I won’t. Your body hasn’t recovered yet, you mustn’t overuse your eyes, and you’re not allowed to read it."

"I want to read the letter; my brother wrote it to me, so hand it over quickly."

"No."

"Give it to me."

"No! When I say no, I mean no!"

"..."

When Su Pan’er finally managed to snatch the letter and unfold it, she saw that Su Ke’s letter was very simple, briefly mentioning his activities over the past two or three months. There was little mention of official business.

The letter focused on the old house of the Su Family, which, under the management of the branch families, still maintained its good appearance. These branch families were rapidly developing in the area and gaining considerable influence. They had participated in several business deals that were previously untouched, earning some money.

His letter also mentioned Old Qin.

On the second day after Su Ke returned to the Su Family, Old Qin personally visited with his walking stick. Looking left and right without seeing the familiar silhouette, the light in his eyes faded...

After reading the letter, Su Pan’er slowly placed the paper down, feeling a sudden pang in her heart.

Lifting her gaze, she indeed saw Qin Yi’s face, clearly suppressing his own emotions.

"Father... he’s gotten old..."

As one grows old, it becomes inevitable to reminisce about the past, yearning for the accomplishments of children and grandchildren, hoping they prosper more and more, yet always dearly wishing they would spare the time to return home for a visit. Even if just for a glance...

"Yes, he... has grown old..."

Qin Yi sighed, turning his head to look out the window.

Outside the window, flowers bloomed and willows were lush, bathed in bright sunshine, with a cool breeze gently stirring the willow branches, bringing waves of trembling green.

"He wants you to return for a visit, even though he hasn’t said a word."

Qin Yi had sent officials to Luoyan Village many times in an attempt to bring Old Qin to Shengjing to spend his remaining years in comfort. But Old Qin adamantly refused to leave the Qin family’s ancestral home. The local officials returned unsuccessfully time and again, and with each failed attempt, Qin Yi’s disappointment and distress grew.

"I know."

Qin Yi still did not turn around.

Su Pan’er also fell silent, resting her head against his waist and following his gaze out of the window.

"If, I mean if, we get the chance in the future, let’s go back and visit him."

Qin Yi wrapped his arm around her and finally turned to look at her, before returning his gaze to the scenery outside. After a long while, just when Su Pan’er thought he wouldn’t agree, he suddenly spoke.

"Okay!"

How wonderful it would be to return to that golden childhood in dreams!

Perhaps his childhood was not perfect or extraordinary, but it was the most precious memory buried deep in his mind. There, was hidden another version of himself.

The sky in July is like a child’s face—prone to sudden change!

One moment it was sunny and breezy, the next a gust of wind brought pouring rain.

After the downpour, the air carried the scent of soil. The plants in the courtyard drooped like frostbitten eggplants.

Just as Su Pan’er was listlessly gazing out the window at the scene, hurried footsteps sounded.

A Palace Maid stumbled in, too rushed to catch her breath before quickly reporting, "Empress, Empress! The Crown Prince is having trouble breathing again. Empress, please go have a look!"

"What? Has he fallen ill again?"

Su Pan’er, regardless of anything else, hastily picked up a thin cloak to wrap herself entirely and donned a thick veil hat to avoid the wind, then hurried into the adjoining patio.

The use of the word "again" by both came from Ah Mann’s frequent bouts of struggling to breathe, turning his face bluish and purplish. Twice it was only through Su Pan’er’s timely intervention that he was brought back from the brink.

Despite being mentally prepared for such situations, Su Pan’er was shaken to the core every single time!

The child was born too thin, by modern standards only about two and a half pounds, crying with a voice as soft as a tiny kitten. Over the twenty-odd days since his birth, his weight had increased to around three pounds, almost four by local standards. Such a tiny four-pound baby was indeed very small, the slightest disturbance could prove too much for his fragile body.

Not to speak of common ailments like spitting up milk, diarrhea, or coughing, which could cause immense distress.

This time was no different!

When Su Pan’er arrived, an Imperial Physician dedicated to the Crown Prince was already there, examining him.

Judging by his frequent head shaking and sighs, he was at a loss regarding the Crown Prince’s current condition.

Search the lightnovelworld.cc website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.