In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 965 - 970: Back to His Side Again!

Chapter 965: Chapter 970: Back to His Side Again!

"Fourth sister!"

Before Su Pan’er and Qin Yi had left the grand hall, Su Ke ran over like a gust of wind.

Staring at Su Pan’er with tearful eyes, he extended his hand wanting to embrace her, but then he froze, hesitating to make the move. Lost for words, he choked up after a long silence.

"Fourth sister, are you alright? Where have you been?"

"I..."

Su Pan’er also had tears in her eyes, so moved that she couldn’t even speak. It took her a while before she managed a smile, "I was saved by someone, just swept downstream by the river, which is why I arrived late. I made you worry, it’s all because Fourth sister was..."

"Fourth sister, you worried me to death..."

Ke’er kept shaking his head, overcome with emotion. But before he could finish his sentence, several cries of surprise sounded from outside.

"You damn girl, you finally remember to come back! Beating you to death for being so unfilial..."

Mrs. Su-Hua ran into the grand hall crying, causing a great scene with her tears. She swung her fists at Su Pan’er, laughing and crying simultaneously, a mix of sorrow and joy.

Su Pan’er did not dodge, letting Mrs. Su-Hua hit her, also choking back sobs, "Mother..."

"Pan’er, my dear Pan’er..."

Mrs. Su-Hua cried loudly, hugging Su Pan’er tightly, bawling without end. This also caused Little Yanyan, Su Lao Si, and others who had hurried over to constantly wipe away tears.

Little Yanyan especially clung to Su Pan’er’s thigh, calling out for her repeatedly.

This caused Su Pan’er to also embrace her, continually calling her "my little treasure, my good daughter," kissing her over and over, cuddling and not willing to let go.

Qin Yi too had tears in his eyes, holding his wife and child tightly!

The joy of regaining what was lost compelled him to look up at the sky, forcibly pushing back the tears welling up in his eyes.

The family joyfully recounted their feelings of parting.

The happiness was so contagious that even the palace maids and eunuchs around them caught the festive mood.

After the initial sadness passed, everyone became cheerful, unable to stop talking and laughing, and even brought Little Sugar Bean to show to Su Pan’er. Little Sugar Bean hadn’t seen Su Pan’er for some days, and now, upon seeing her, clung to her dress and wouldn’t let go.

The eunuchs, though reluctant to disturb the happy family, came forward frequently to report because the chief manager, after several attempts, mustered the courage and, with a determined look, approached Qin Yi, "Your Majesty, those ministers have been waiting in the Imperial Garden for quite some time now..."

They had indeed been waiting a long time, so much so that the ministers couldn’t help but gossip amongst themselves.

Only then did Qin Yi, with Su Pan’er, belatedly arrive among all sorts of speculation.

Su Pan’er had changed her attire.

She now wore a specially tailored Queen’s court dress, a phoenix crown atop her head, and her face adorned with the most fashionable makeup, making her look exceptionally noble and dignified.

The courtiers all knelt in homage.

Hand in hand with Su Pan’er, Qin Yi sat down at the Main Seat.

Only then did he address the courtiers, "Arise! Today is a joyous day; I celebrate with heaven and share a convivial drink with my cherished ministers. Everyone, please don’t hold back. Eat what should be eaten, drink what should be drunk, no need for politeness."

Qin Yi spoke plainly, exchanged a few words with the courtiers, then picked up the chopsticks and started to serve Su Pan’er with his own hands. After that, he helped himself to food in his own bowl.

Su Pan’er gave Qin Yi a slight smile, and that radiant smile caused the muscles in Qin Yi’s face to relax significantly. He returned her smile and then picked up his chopsticks to eat.

The courtiers all kept Qin Yi’s actions in their eyes and memorized them in their hearts. Each also started making their own little calculations.

Who would have thought that His Majesty and the Empress’s affections were indeed so strong!

For the land and kingdom, this is not a good omen!

During a Banquet at the Palace, everyone ate and drank and spoke and laughed joyfully until they approached midnight, safely passing through among everyone’s little calculations.

Qin Yi ascended the throne smoothly, but ultimately too young, with no one in the court to take charge. Thus a minister proposed, asking His Majesty to let the former Empress, who was then sent to the Banishment Palace, take charge. But Qin Yi vehemently rejected the proposal!

Empress Xiao and Imperial Consort Hua were both the late Emperor’s favored consorts. Later, she wholeheartedly supported King Yan for the throne, but when King Yan forced the Emperor to abdicate, making the late Emperor leave the Imperial Palace, it played right into Prince Xuan’s hands, who reaped the benefits. Empress Xiao ended up with an even worse fate, thrown into the Banishment Palace by the successful coup leader, Prince Xuan, never to be heard from for many years.

Now that Qin Yi had taken the throne with a shallow foundation, Old Cheng thought of her. After discussing with Qin Yi and several others, they invited her out to take charge.

Finally, Su Pan’er had returned. After the palace banquet, Qin Yi proactively discussed this matter with Su Pan’er.

"The former Empress Xiao’s family was eliminated by the late Emperor, and the Xiao Family’s descendants dwindled, yet their power has grown even more. You didn’t appear back then, so I followed their advice and took the former Empress Xiao out of the Banishment Palace to help manage palace affairs. Now that you have entered the palace, it’s really inappropriate to leave this matter in her hands. Yet, to ask her to return management of the palace affairs so soon would also be inconsiderate."

"You’re right. However, since she’s doing well now, if you were to take back her authority right now, it would seem too opportunistic. Better to wait a little longer! Let’s talk about this again in a few days."

Su Pan’er understood clearly.

She was completely unfamiliar with palace affairs. It would be better to have the former Empress Xiao, who has managed the Imperial Harem’s Palace in the past, handle things for some time.

"Pan’er, this is too much of an imposition on you..."

Su Pan’er’s understanding nature deeply moved Qin Yi.

After leaving the Imperial Garden, he held onto Su Pan’er’s hand and did not let go, leisurely walking along the covered corridor by Huxin with her in hand.

It was already around the Second watch. The lake’s heart mirrored the night sky full of stars, which, brushed by the gentle breeze, transformed into twinkling specks of light, gradually spreading.

"Not at all!"

Su Pan’er turned to face the lake, watching the ripples in Huxin, smiling contentedly, "As long as I am in your heart, along with our daughter and our home, I feel no imposition."

What imposition is there to speak of?

That they could come together, sharing weal and woe until now, made any small imposition seem insignificant.

The many flavors of life must have some bitterness to highlight the importance of sweetness, so that one can’t let go or give up!

Qin Yi took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her slender waist from behind, pulling her into his embrace.

He lowered his head, nuzzling into the nape of Su Pan’er’s neck.

"Yes, my heart is yours, and also our daughter’s and our home. But all of this is built upon you! Without you, there is no home, our daughter would lack affection, and my heart would be torn in two... Pan’er, I can’t be without you..."

"I feel the same, Qin Yi!"

Su Pan’er closed her eyes.

She smiled and leaned back into him, her lips curving into a graceful arc.

At the moment she faced danger, she thought she would never see him again in this life.

But heaven must have seen her plight, for she escaped death and returned to his side once more!