The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 1039 - 236: National Husband_3

Chapter 1039: Chapter 236: National Husband_3

One of the royal guards wiped the sweat from his forehead, "This General Pei... small in size, but sure can eat a lot!"

"Look at her in this scorching weather," Yan Dun commented after meeting Pei Qin, "She’s not wearing light clothes, yet doesn’t have a drop of sweat on her, her martial arts must be formidable."

Of course, Legendary Deity General Pei Hansan, invincible in battle and unbeatable in offense! Not only the fearsome mortar and grenades, but they also learned of the hidden weapons she used to kill the Leader of the Rebellious Army with just a flick of her finger.

They had practically deified Pei Qin.

"Feeling full is just the best!" She rolled around on her bed, then settled down to sleep again—so comfortable!

The very next morning, upon seeing Emperor Chu Wen, she mentioned wanting to go out, sneakily checking to see if she could get a breakfast meal in the process.

But Emperor Chu Wen asked right away, "I heard you snuck off to the Imperial Guards last night and gobbled up two roast ducks?"

Pei Qin’s face changed, "Who said that! I only ate three duck legs, four wings, two necks! I didn’t eat two whole ducks! I’m not a pig!" The Imperial Guards had betrayed her so quickly! It was just eating a bit more of their food, and they had insisted on her eating!

"You still ate quite a bit." Sometimes even Emperor Chu Wen wondered where all that food she ate went, she never seemed to get fatter. He glanced at her, "I assume you ate a lot last night, so you’re probably not hungry today. Continue with your duties then!"

Choosing between his own Imperial Guards and his newly adopted charge, whom would the Emperor favor? Pei Qin hummed dejectedly as she watched Emperor Chu Wen eat an entire table of breakfast by himself. Then, she waited for the Minister of Public Works and Sir Cheng, the deputy minister, to come over and discuss the Cannon Manufacturing Factory matters before following them out of the palace with a scowl to check on the progress.

Her face was already darkened with dirt, so nobody could really make out her displeasure.

Looking at the two little eunuchs serving her today, it was clear they were there to make sure she didn’t eat, Pei Qin gritted her teeth, "Lu Hai! My birthday is only a few days away, isn’t it?"

Sir Cheng’s ears perked up when he heard her birthday was coming.

Her birthday was clearly at the end of the year, in the twelfth month. Lu Hai looked at her, wondering what trouble she was stirring up now.

Pei Qin snorted inwardly. She wanted to celebrate her birthday! Now, bribing her with silver had to be split fifty-fifty with that scummy Emperor, but she refused to believe she had to share her birthday gifts in the same way! She’d find several excuses to celebrate multiple times and collect more gifts!

Now, there were quite a few people eager to offer her gifts. When noon approached, Sir Cheng took the lead, quietly slipping her a stack of silver notes and a century-old ginseng, "General, you’ve been recovering from your injuries; we’d like to drink with the General but fear it might be too taxing on your health. Take this ginseng to nourish your body first!"

Pei Qin recognized the quality and, after a moment’s thought, reluctantly refused the ginseng, "The leftover poison in my body hasn’t cleared; the Imperial Physician has said I can’t take it." Just give me more money!

Seeing that she didn’t give back the silver notes, Sir Cheng got the hint right away, smiling, he slipped her a few more, "Take care of your health, General. Follow the Imperial Physician’s advice, recuperate well, so you can continue to serve My Great Chu and the Emperor with loyalty!"

Pei Qin chuckled, "Sir Cheng! From the moment I met you, I felt you were so amiable and kind! The renovation of the Cannon Manufacturing Factory really owes much to you, Sir Cheng!"

"This official also feels a special kinship when seeing the General!" Sir Cheng immediately responded with a smile.

The two exchanged knowing words and then, one of the little eunuchs came over to remind Pei Qin it was time to return to the palace for a meal.

Pei Qin returned to the palace with a forced smile. What meal! What were those people envious of! She just watched the scummy Emperor eat while she starved!

"How much did you collect today?" Emperor Chu Wen asked as he sat at the dining table.

He ate above while Pei Qin sat below counting money, "One note, two notes, three notes, four notes... Not too many, exactly ten thousand taels! Truly rich!"

Emperor Chu Wen reached out and took eight notes.

Pei Qin winced in pain, "Emperor! Could eight thousand taels be exchanged for a meal?"

Seeing her like that, Emperor Chu Wen finally granted her a favor, "Look at you, so pitiful! Eat then!"

Commanded by the Emperor, Pei Qin immediately started with her bowl and, like a whirlwind, swept through her favorite dishes on the table, leaving nothing behind. She even made sure to clean up the ones she wasn’t particularly fond of.

In the end, she overate and couldn’t stop burping.

Emperor Chu Wen looked at her with utter disgust as she burped incessantly, and had Shi Su look for a home remedy.

After much ado, she finally stopped burping and Pei Qin’s face turned a bit red, "I’ll take a stroll out to the Manufacturing Bureau!"

"If you stay any longer, you might eat me out of house and home!" Emperor Chu Wen couldn’t help but curse.

Shi Rui smiled without saying anything. General Pei really did match the Emperor’s taste!

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