In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 731 - 730: Love, deeply etched into the bone! (Part 1)_1

Chapter 731: Chapter 730: Love, deeply etched into the bone! (Part 1)_1

What could the Empress Dowager possibly mean by this action?

Earlier, when His Majesty had arranged for Mrs. Hwa, wife of State Duke Hua, to welcome her, she thought that His Majesty’s treatment of her cousin was quite good. But then, what did he mean by conveying that message to her through the eunuch? For a moment, her heart was in turmoil.

"Madam, the rain is getting heavier. You should go inside to avoid the cold," a voice gently reminded her from behind.

It was Qingwen.

"Qingwen, what time is it now?"

As Su Pan’er turned and walked towards the house, she casually inquired.

"Madam, it’s already the third quarter of the hour."

Is it almost five o’clock in the afternoon already?

Su Pan’er lifted her head and looked at the sky through the courtyard walls. The sky was dark and full, foreshadowing the storm that was about to hit.

Qin Yi returned home late that night. When he got back, it was almost curfew.

Seeing him in good spirits, Su Pan’er’s hanging heart finally lightened up. She quickly went forward to take his cloak off, "The kitchen has prepared sobering soup in advance. Would you like me to get it for you?"

"Yes, that’d be good."

Qin Yi casually replied before sitting down, "I went to Brother Ye’s place earlier and had a few drinks, which made me late. I hope I didn’t worry you too much."

Hearing that Qin Yi had the time to drink at Ye Han’s house, Su Pan’er felt reassured.

She smiled and said, "I haven’t seen Brother Ye in a while. How is he doing these days? Is he in good health?"

Qin Yi paused before shaking his head, "From what I could see, Brother Ye didn’t seem very energetic. He probably has some health issues. I initially wanted him to come to the mansion with me, but he insisted that he was fine. However, his persistent coughing didn’t seem to suggest that he was okay."

Could it be that Ye Han was really sick?

After thinking for a moment, Su Pan’er set the issue aside, "No worries. Once things settle down here, I’ll make time to pay him a visit and check his pulse. If something is indeed wrong, it’s better to start treatment as soon as possible."

After a bit more chatting and finishing the sobering soup, Qin Yi went to the washroom to rinse and clean up.

He didn’t mention anything about his audience with the Emperor or the presentation of the captives.

After thinking for a bit, Su Pan’er asked someone to bring silver charcoal, then picked up an account book to read. When Qin Yi came out of the washroom, he saw her gentle and serene face under the candlelight.

"Why are you still not sleep? What are you reading?"

As he casually asked, he walked over and sat down next to her on the bed.

"I was waiting for you. This is the account book for the mansion. I just took it over from the Ministry of Internal Affairs today."

Su Pan’er explained straightforwardly as she put away the account book she had just been reading, "Earlier today, just after you followed His Majesty into the palace, Mrs. Hwa, wife of State Duke Hua, welcomed me here. However, she did not enter the mansion, which made me feel uneasy. In the afternoon, Eunuch Hao, who serves His Majesty, visited and brought a banquet meal from the palace. He said it was a reward from His Majesty to me."

"You should eat the meal gifted to you. It’s what you deserve!"

Qin Yi calmly responded, drying his hair with a fresh towel, "Without your secret help and the supplies you sent, which helped our army survive the difficult times, as well as the melons you sent that inspired me to conceive a winning strategy, I wouldn’t have emerged victorious in this battle! You should eat this meal!"

He didn’t mention anything about Mrs. Hwa, wife of State Duke Hua.

Su Pan’er quickly stepped forward to help him dry his hair, "Isn’t it rumored that the Empress Dowager wishes to arrange a marriage for you?"

"Did you hear it from Eunch Hao, too?"

Qin Yi turned his head and suddenly smiled, "What exactly did he say?"

"He said, after your great victory, the Empress Dowager was pleased and wanted to grant a marriage to you immediately," Su Pan’er’s voice was as calm as ever, without a hint of fluctuation.

"That could have been an option! However, as soon as she suggested it, she was immediately refuted by several old ministers, almost couldn’t save face, and had to return to Cining Palace without even attending the Banquet at the Palace."

A touch of sarcasm played at the corners of Qin Yi’s lips.

Su Pan’er’s hand stopped abruptly, as she curiously turned her head to look at Qin Yi’s expression, "What really happened?"

"What could have happened?"

Taking over from her, Qin Yi continued to dry his wet hair, "The former emperor passed away in the first month, and no marriages shall take place within the three years of national mourning. Not even a year has passed since his death and yet, the Empress Dowager surprisingly wanted to propose marriage for me in front of all the civil and military ministers. I have no idea which cunning and deceitful character instigated this behind her back! How could those old ministers stand for such a thing? It took the Empress Dowager feigning ignorance to barely save face!"

Yeah, right!

Su Pan’er slapped her forehead, such things really can cause confusion when you care too much! Isn’t that exactly what she’s experiencing at the moment?

"It’s strange, why would Eunuch Hao specifically mention this? There’s no need at all!"

Qin Yi shrugged, "I can’t figure it out either."

In a flash, Su Pan’er suddenly remembered the words Fei’er said outside the sleeping chamber when the current Empress Dowager was still Imperial Consort Hua.

"Cousin, I won’t let anyone hurt you! Including myself!"

She could still vividly recall those words! Could it be that he still remembers the foolish words he said back then?

Having considered this, Su Pan’er was somewhat at a loss for words.

"I’m afraid I’ll be too busy with my social obligations in the upcoming days, and won’t be able to spend time with you. If you find the mansion boring, you could go to some of the gatherings. It wouldn’t hurt to mingle with the other ladies either."

Qin Yi suggested with a hidden agenda.

Gently pecking her on the cheek.

Su Pan’er’s eyes flickered, and she smiles naturally, "Sounds good! In fact, it’s been a while since I’ve mingled with those ladies. I have no clue what’s been happening in Chang’an lately. It would be great to catch up at these gatherings."

"Isn’t that the truth."

Qin Yi said approvingly, gently pecking her supple and moist lips repeatedly.

Su Pan’er stared blankly at his handsome face enlarged in front of her, somewhat unable to react.

It seemed that Qin Yi hadn’t touched her for a long time...

There was one time when he was about to do it, but he forcefully put on the brakes at the last minute.

Could it be that after she gave birth to their child, she became less attractive to him?

But his consistent tenderness towards her was clear as day, not just to others but to her as well. The deep affection written all over his eyes and face, that couldn’t possibly be faked!

Could it be that due to consecutive battles and hard work, he was too tired and didn’t recover properly?

However, at night when they shared the same blanket, a certain part of his body pressed close to hers was clearly indicating its presence, which didn’t match up with the supposed "lack of desire".

This was truly baffling!

Perhaps it was because she stared at him with moist eyes for too long, Qin Yi chuckled softly.

He commanded her dominantly.

"Close your eyes, you little silly girl!"

It seemed as if Su Pan’er’s consciousness was no longer under her control, her eyelashes trembling slightly, and like being deviated, she really slowly closed her eyes.

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