SFS Chapter 117 Openly and Honestly Poaching Talent
Chapter 117 Openly and Honestly Poaching Talent
Xiao Jingyu didn't care at all whether Shen Siyi would get pregnant. As long as he married Shen Siyi, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion would stand behind him and help him ascend to a high position.
Today's trip was indeed forced upon him by Empress Shen, to show the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion his determination and perseverance.
He hadn't expected to run into Qin Wan here. After saying what he had just said, Xiao Jingyu hurriedly looked at Qin Wan and explained.
"Wan'er, Shen Siyi's health is severely damaged, and she is unable to have children. I only married her because my mother forced me to, and that's why I'm here today!"
Xiao Jingyu, her eyes filled with affection, fearing Qin Wan might misunderstand, continued, "She can't bear children, she only has the title of principal wife, and she can't possibly threaten your position in the future. After you marry me and become my concubine, we'll have ten or eight children..."
"Fourth Prince, please don't say such things again. I am now the Fifth Prince's fiancée. Aren't you afraid of being impeached for saying these things?" Qin Wan really didn't expect Xiao Jingyu to be so shameless.
Nianqi was also stunned. Before she came to Qin Wan's side, Xiao Jingyan had told her to be wary of Xiao Jingyu.
Nianqi originally thought that Xiao Jingyu was acting insidiously and would hurt Qin Wan.
Now she realized that he was openly trying to steal the prince's woman!
Fortunately, the young lady wasn't buying his act at all.
"Wan'er, as long as you can come back to my side, what does impeachment matter!"
Xiao Jingyu offered her heartfelt sincerity, but Qin Wan only felt disgusted by it.
When she liked him, why wasn't he so proactive?
Now that she no longer loves him, he's so attentive. Love that comes too late is worthless; she doesn't want it.
"My feelings for you are genuine. I only married Shen Siyi because my mother forced me. The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion holds great power, and I need that power. But Wan'er, don't worry, once I ascend to a high position, I will grant you the highest position for a woman in the world!"
Empress.
If Qin Wan agrees, she will be the empress in the future!
Xiao Jingyu thought that every woman in the world wanted to be the most noble woman, and Qin Wan was no exception, so he promised her the title of Empress.
But Qin Wan didn't care about this position.
"Fourth Prince, His Majesty is in good health. If your words reach His Majesty's ears, it will be considered that you have the intention to usurp the throne. At that time, not to mention the highest position, you will not even be able to stay in Fengdu City. I advise you not to exaggerate before things are done, lest you shoot yourself in the foot!"
After speaking, Qin Wan turned to look at Qiao An and bowed to her again.
"Mr. Qiao, please forgive me for disturbing you today. I'll take my leave now!"
Qiao An remained silent, only nodding with a smile.
As Xiao Jingyu watched Qin Wan's departing figure, her usually affectionate eyes were filled with hatred.
She was merely the daughter of a marquis, while the prince was destined to rule the Eastern Palace. Countless women were eager to climb into his bed, yet she remained so stubbornly infatuated.
Who gave her the audacity to refuse this prince time and time again?
Xiao Jingyu secretly vowed that if he couldn't have her, he would destroy her, and then she wouldn't be crying and begging him to take her in.
Qin Wan went back and waited for a while before Old Madam Qin woke up from her sleep.
After praying to the Bodhisattva, I slept very soundly.
Qin Wan stepped forward with the tea, saying, "Grandmother is sleeping so soundly, she's even snoring!"
A little embarrassed, Old Madam Qin tapped Qin Wan on the head: "You, you always know how to tease your grandmother!"
He took the tea from Qin Wan, sipped it to moisten his throat, and then asked, "What time is it now?"
It's almost late afternoon!
"It's almost late afternoon, and I've slept for a whole hour!"
It will take them two hours to get back, or at least an hour and a half. Time is tight, and they dare not delay.
After getting up, the servants packed their things and returned to Fengdu City.
Unfortunately, the weather turned bad; it started raining as soon as we got down the mountain.
The roads outside the city were not like those inside; rainwater mixed with mud, making the roads muddy and the carriages' wheels covered in mud, making them unable to move at all.
As the rain intensified, they boldly slowed down.
"Madam, Miss, no, the rain is too heavy. At this rate, we won't be able to get into the city before the gates close! Why don't we find a place to stay for the night and return to the city tomorrow!"
Qin Wan lifted the curtain. The moisture from the torrential rain also obscured her vision. The sky outside was gloomy, and it would be dangerous to walk if she forced herself to.
"There's an inn a few miles ahead, let's stop there!"
"Yes!"
......
The same torrential rain fell in Fengdu City, but this spring rain was even more intense, accompanied by thunder and lightning, as if heaven had come to eliminate the wicked.
Pingding Marquis's Mansion.
Nanfeng Academy.
A loud 'crack' of thunder startled Qin Lang awake from his sleep.
The scene in his dream corresponded to the lightning, and in that instant, he broke out in a cold sweat.
The noise from the bed startled the people in the room.
Su Yan'er rushed forward and was both surprised and delighted to see Qin Lang panting heavily.
"Second brother, you've finally woken up!" Su Yan'er's eyes were red and swollen, and her face looked haggard.
Qin Lang tried to get up, but every time he moved, he felt a tearing pain, especially in his thighs, where the pain was even more intense.
"Second brother, don't move! The imperial physician said you have too many injuries and need to rest in bed!"
After speaking, Su Yan'er took the medicine bowl handed to her by the maid, gently blew on it, and when she felt the temperature was about right, she brought it to Qin Lang's lips.
"Second brother, come, drink the medicine. Only by drinking the medicine can your injury heal!"
Su Yan'er spoke softly and slowly, making one's heart itch with desire. Qin Lang stared at her intently, letting her put the medicine into his mouth.
This was the first time he had seen her from this angle.
Su Yan'er blushed slightly, probably because she was being stared at.
After he finished his medicine, Su Yan'er personally placed a candied fruit in Qin Lang's mouth.
"The medicine is too bitter. Second brother, hold it in your mouth for a while, it will make you feel better!"
Su Yan'er felt a little embarrassed, lowered her head, and said again, "Second brother, is there something on Yan'er's face? Why are you looking at Yan'er like that?"
The maids who remained in the room smiled knowingly, and after realizing that there was nothing for them to do, they withdrew.
To create opportunities for the two of them, which was, of course, at Han Shu's behest.
The door to the room was closed, leaving only the two people inside.
Qin Lang didn't like sweets, so he held them in his mouth for a while before spitting them out.
"Yan'er, thank you!"
Su Yan'er paused for a moment, her heart trembling slightly. "Second brother, don't say that. You are Yan'er's second brother, it's only right that Yan'er takes care of you!"
Qin Lang's mind flashed back to the night they consummated their marriage, and he recalled his words, "Wait for me to come back, and I will marry you."
He knew he was back now, and it was time to keep his promise.
"Yan'er, I remember what I said before. Don't worry, I will tell Father and Mother about us tomorrow and let them prepare for us as soon as possible!"