In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 724 - 723: As long as she’s there, anywhere can be their home! _1

Chapter 724: Chapter 723: As long as she’s there, anywhere can be their home! _1

Under Qin Yi’s deft handiwork, the wild grasses in his hands have already begun taking the shape of a grasshopper.

Little Yanyan was clearly very fond of this, babbling incessantly and bouncing around Qin Yi, extending her plump little hands trying to grab them.

Her eager manner made Qin Yi chuckle, quickly handing the half-finished grasshopper to his daughter and picking up more wild grass to resume his weaving.

"They say within Shengjing, the political climate is in utter chaos. Every feudal lord and prince want to become autonomous, and factionalism is rampant within the court. Some people believe that Qin Zitong’s forcing the Emperor to abdicate, leading to the demise of the late Emperor, is brutal, so they’ve developed other ambitions. Qin Ru is far too mediocre, and the ministers do not think highly of him."

"Moreover, Qin Hong, as a son, unexpectedly led troops against his own father. Therefore, many people are turning a blind eye to Qin Hong’s actions, hoping he can pull Qin Zitong off his throne. Qin Zitong can hardly cope on all sides."

"Not to mention, recently, Qin Zitong took a fancy to a woman and forcibly made her his concubine in the Imperial Harem’s Palace. Little did he know, that woman was the wife of Zhao Canzhi Zhengshi. That lady was a fiery character and hanged herself in Zhulu Palace that very night. Zhao Canzhi Zhengshi left the palace with his wife’s body that night and led a revolt. This incited a large group of old ministers in Shengjing."

"Can these circumstances really be so coincidental?"

Su Pan’er was skeptical!

Qin Zitong has managed to ascended from a feudal lord to his current throne. He would never be incompetent.

Even if he did become interested in a certain woman, he wouldn’t have had to coerce an unwilling woman this way.

But everything about this matter is suspicious; clearly someone set a trap, intentionally allowing Qin Zitong to fall into it, thereby undermining Qin Zitong’s standing among the commoners.

"Even if someone did set a trap, Qin Zitong fell into it. He lost the initiative."

Qin Yi spoke with particular indifference.

Su Pan’er nodded, then thought of another person: "What about Prince Gong? Has there been any movement on his side?"

Prince Gong’s fiefdom was neighbouring Jingzhao Prefecture, separated by the Qinling mountains.

Qin Yi suddenly looked up, gazing at her somewhat surprised. Then he thought of Su Pan’er’s capabilities and could not help but sigh with a bitter smile.

"Pan’er, it’s a pity that you’re a woman! If you were a man, I fear..."

"What would you fear?"

Seeing him compromise, Su Pan’er tilted her head to look at him.

"Prince Gong has not openly declared his intention to become king, but it is said that Qin Zitong has sent several envoys to Yongzhou. Prince Gong seems noncommittal, probably keeping his options open."

Qin Yi evaded her question.

"So that means, Yongzhou is calm for now? Thank the heavens!"

Su Pan’er, thinking of the many villagers in Luoyan Village, concluded that without the ravages of war, life should not be too difficult for them.

"Calm? I’m afraid that’s not quite the case."

Qin Yi gave her a knowing look: "Although Prince Gong has not claimed the throne, I did hear that Prefect Pan, your brother-in-law, has been close to King Xian recently. With lobbying from a few nearby feudal lords, and Qin Zitong frequently sending an envoy over, Prince Gong is not having an easy time."

During this conversation, Qin Yi finished another grasshopper with his hands.

It was so exquisitely beautiful that it made Su Pan’er’s eyes sparkle!

Seeing this, little Yanyan was also delighted. She casually tossed away the half-finished grasshopper in her hand and launched herself at Qin Yi to snatch the new one. Qin Yi quickly handed it over to her.

Having acquired a new toy, she turned around and offering it up to Su Pan’er like a treasure, holding it up and grinning at Su Pan’er.

Qin Yi smoothly picked up the half-finished piece and continued weaving.

"Then, what are we to do?"

Su Pan’er’s voice was low, indicating she had a deeper meaning.

Surrounded by rivals, would Qin Feimo be reliable? Could he hold on to his position?

Everything was still an unknown.

"We’ll take things one step at a time."

Qin Yi’s words were soft, and after some thought, he decided to share the contents of Ye Han’s recent letter with Su Pan’er.

"If even the Empress Dowager and His Majesty agree to a ceasefire and agree to provide tributes each year, in effect, agreeing to autonomy for His Majesty, then the situation will become difficult for Ye Han and me."

They had both supported Qin Feimo in his ascension to the throne. If Qin Feimo could not withstand the pressure and was forced to abdicate, he and Ye Han would be in danger.

This made Su Pan’er somewhat anxious.

Qin Yi felt helpless. Some things were better shared with Pan’er early on so she could be prepared.

He turned to hold Su Pan’er’s hand: "You don’t need to worry either, there will always be someone to handle things when the sky falls. The reason I’m telling you all this is not to worry you, but so that you can be psychologically prepared. You’ve always been decisive. As long as we husband and wife work together, we can definitely make it through this difficult time!"

Su Pan’er lowered her head and looked at his hands which were originally used for holding brushes, but were now sunburnt and tough with a layer of callouses, his long, strong fingers were warm and comforting.

Compared to her tender white hand, his hand, though dark and rough, still felt extremely reassuring.

"I understand your meaning! The thoughts of the sovereign have always been hard to fathom. Serving one is akin to living with a tiger."

Su Pan’er tilted her head. Her face was filled with a tranquil smile: "Life seldom goes as planned. You’re worried about the many challenges we will face once we return to the capital aren’t you? Since we’ve chosen this path, we’ll certainly weather the storm and continue honestly together, no matter how tough it gets."

"Good, weathering the storm together! With your assurance, I am relieved!"

Qin Yi laughed. Truly, there’s nothing more beautiful than a serious woman!

Su Pan’er at this moment was so charming, he couldn’t keep his hands off her. So precious!

Two days later, having packed all their belongings, Su Pan’er and Qin Yi set off from the mountain village with their people.

The mountain village was suddenly devoid of its inhabitants.

Though some of the old and weak who no longer had the will to fight chose to stay behind, Su Pan’er and others did not try to persuade them to leave. People must have their own ambitions. They did, however, leave all the things they couldn’t take with them and enough food.

Once they descended the mountain, Su Pan’er turned back to look at the place they had lived in for several months. When they first arrived, it was early summer, and the hills were lush green. It was now autumn, and the hills were ablaze with color, with a thick fog permeating the mountains adding a touch of ethereal beauty to the scenery, as if it were a fairyland.

With departure imminent, Su Pan’er’s eyes couldn’t help but moisten.

Seeming to sense Su Pan’er’s reluctance, Qin Yi quietly squeezed her hand: "Don’t be sad, if we ever get the chance in the future, I’ll bring you back for a visit!"

"No need!"

Su Pan’er shook her head and gave a soft, lip-touched smile, resolutely turning away. "I just had a moment of sentimentality. Let’s go! We’re going home!"

"Alright, we’re going home!"

Qin Yi laughed!

Going home!

To him, any place with her was home!

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