The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 1011 - 230: Good Cabbages Get Picked on_4

Chapter 1011: Chapter 230: Good Cabbages Get Picked on_4

"Ah-choo! Ah-choo! Achoo!" Pei Qin sneezed several times and rubbed her nose. "Which bastard is cursing me behind my back again!?"

Dan Mingzhu looked up at her innocently and said, "I didn’t. I was cursing Ji Bingchu in my heart, not you."

Pei Qin furrowed her brows and rubbed her ears, telling her to go play with Pei Yuan and Xie Yi. If it wasn’t Dan Mingzhu cursing her, somebody must have received a secret report from home and was mentally rehearsing strangling her! She better hurry up and send over some ammunition.

However, it had been so long since they had left with the Mortar Barracks, how could there still be no news?

While Pei Qin was puzzled here, Xiao Guangbi came to visit, bringing Xiao Yi with him.

After the chaos of war, Xiao Yi had been escorted back to Xiao Guangbi’s side, and Pei Qin had not seen him for a long time. He had grown taller and had learned much more about etiquette. He knew to greet Pei Qin properly when he saw her.

Even though she knew Xiao Guangbi had come with no good intentions, Xiao Yi was, after all, someone she had taken care of for two years, and she had grown somewhat fond of him. Pei Qin couldn’t really keep a straight face, so she ruffled his hair as he approached with a little arrogance, "You’ve gotten taller."

"That’s right! I’ve grown four inches!" Xiao Yi said with a touch of pride in his eyes, as he had grown quickly that year.

Xiao Guangbi watched with a smile, inquired a few words about Pei Qin’s health, and then asked about Jiujiu and Xixi, "I heard they have already been sent to the teacher to begin their enlightenment. I haven’t seen Jiujiu for some days."

"Her godfather borrowed her to play for a few days before she comes back," Pei Qin responded with a chuckle.

"Shen Songming... Is he also in Daxing?" Xiao Guangbi had come to discuss the establishment of the Crown Prince with Pei Qin and wanted her to advise the Emperor. If Shen Songming was also in Daxing, he could persuade Shen Bi, that old fox, to support him, making the establishment of the Crown Prince an easy decision.

"He went to Baoding," Pei Qin replied with a smile.

Xiao Guangbi could not hide his regret. Although he gave Mo Heng the Jade Pendant initially to win him over, having Mo Heng control the military in the future, and having Mo Jiujiu given a name by his father, could be favorable to have her as a Secondary Consort for his son.

Pei Qin instructed the kitchen to prepare Xiao Yi’s favorite dishes to treat the father and son.

Xiao Guangbi knew that although Mo Heng supported him, Pei Qin was shrewd and not as straightforward as she appeared. Catching her would not be easy, so he directly stated his wish for her to intervene. Since she was straightforward, he would not give her a chance to refuse, but clarified his intentions clearly.

Pei Qin’s eyes flashed darkly, the cold light flickering briefly, yet she pondered, maintaining her composure, "I am but a woman, unable to meddle in state affairs. The appointment of an heir is of great national importance, and I cannot..."

"General Pei created mortars and grenades, repelled Wa Ci, and recovered the whole land of Great Chu. The most grievous matter for the Emperor was General Pei being poisoned during an assassination. Otherwise, My Great Chu would have commanded tributes from all quarters, and none would dare offend us!" Xiao Guangbi interrupted her, bestowing high praise upon her.

Pei Qin chuckled, being directly addressed as General Pei meant she could no longer insist on her femininity, "In that case, I shall make a trip to the palace."

Xiao Guangbi was delighted inside. He thought it would take more persuasion, perhaps even resorting to some schemes, but Pei Qin agreed so readily. Immediately, he expressed his profound affection for their couple and the importance he placed on Jiujiu. Thinking of the great temptation of their daughter possibly securing the position of Empress in the future, he believed Mo Heng and Pei Qin, upon seeing hope, would spare no effort to help him vie for the throne!

Pei Qin arranged everything at home, changed into formal attire for married women, and, after applying makeup, traveled to Capital Jingcheng by carriage. She submitted a visiting card at the palace and waited outside.

But as she waited, a whole day passed. She neither saw the Emperor nor even passed through the palace gates. Pei Qin rubbed her chilly hands, "I can’t be blamed for this!"

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