Chapter 470
Is she some kind of poor relative?
Qin Han lowered her head and moved her lips. Why would she say such things to fool her? Don't think she didn't know that her stepmother had invited Qin Tang and Qin Xun's children to eat spirit bird duck.
Even though there were a few times when Qin Su and the others weren't called, most of the time, when it came to eating spirit bird duck, the children would be called over.
This is what you call not giving food to the younger generation? You're just kidding her; you only know how to side with the legitimate children.
They can give all the food to Qin Su and the others, so why can't they give it to her? Qin Su and the other children, along with Qin Tang and Qin Xun, went to the small space in the demon beast realm to kill demon beasts and collect cultivation resources, while her husband and children didn't have any cultivation resources at all.
Shouldn't she be the one who needs the most care?
Every time she's desperate and can't get any cultivation resources, she has no choice but to ask her family for spirit birds, ducks, and spirit vegetables, making her seem like she's begging for handouts. Why put her in this position? Is she some poor relative?!
Jiang Mo is wealthy, much richer than the fourth wife.
With so much spiritual food, they were so stingy as to not even share a single spiritual duck with her. Qin Han became increasingly angry and resentful. The manor had so many spiritual ducks, yet they wouldn't even give her a few.
Jiang Mo was quite generous with the money he gave to the fourth branch of the family each time.
"Mother," Qin Han sighed inwardly, "You know I have to manage the shop and can't find the time to go to the small space in the demon beast realm to kill demon beasts and collect cultivation resources."
It wasn't that she didn't want to go to the small space in the demon beast realm, but that she couldn't leave to take care of the shop.
Madam He still had feelings for this illegitimate daughter. She knew that the shop couldn't be left unattended, and that cultivating immortality was difficult. She couldn't just abandon the shop either, as the Jiang family had a large household and their daily expenses were considerable.
Madam He sighed: "Tell Jiang Mo to go to the small space in the demon beast realm."
“Jiang Mo has never been to the small space of the demon beast realm.” Qin He knew Qin Han’s little thoughts. Qin Han didn’t want Jiang Mo to take the risk at all, and Qin He chimed in, “The demon beast realm is full of dangers. Cultivators lack combat experience and can easily be torn apart by ferocious demon beasts.”
Qin He was happy to lend a hand if it could cause trouble for the fourth wife.
Qin Bi stole her good marriage! It's one thing that she and Prince He were not going to get married, but it's another thing that Qin Bi stole it.
There's no need to worry about that. As the matriarch of the household, Lady Qin Yanhou said, "Next time Qin Yan and the others go to the small space in the demon beast realm, they should invite Jiang Mo along. With Qin Yan there, Jiang Mo won't be put in any danger."
Qin Han only said one sentence: "I'm worried."
Well, that's quite a statement. Lady Qin Yan was speechless, while the Fifth Lady couldn't help but chuckle. This Qin Han is interesting. She doesn't even trust the Crown Prince Qin to lead the team. She might as well just say that she doesn't want Jiang Mo to go to the small space in the demon beast realm.
But then again, if you don't go to the small space of the demon beast realm to kill demon beasts and collect cultivation resources, who will give you precious cultivation resources? You're just too cunning, given birth to you by your mother.
Are all the others stupid?!
Is that possible? Nobody's stupid, okay?
Cui glanced at Qin Han, thinking, "Dream on! Who spoiled her like this? She's even worse than Qin He. At least Qin He knows to go to the small space in the demon beast realm to kill demon beasts and collect cultivation resources."
Oh, Cui Shi figured it out after a little thought. He Shi had a lot of spirit birds and ducks, and she could also eat spirit vegetables and fruits from time to time. Qin Han looked on longingly and didn't want to go to the small space in the demon beast realm anymore.
Madam He saw through it all and said, "If you're not comfortable with it, then don't go."
He Shi coldly ignored Qin Han.
When Madam He put on a stern face, Qin Han could no longer ask for any more spirit birds or ducks. Qin Han pursed her lips, feeling embarrassed, as if she had been made to look like a poor relative begging for alms. It was too much.
Qin Bi retorted to Qin He and then fell silent. As for Qin Han, she couldn't be bothered with her; dealing with Qin He was her priority. As long as Qin Han couldn't eat the spirit bird duck, Qin Bi wouldn't say anything.
The young ladies of the Marquis's mansion looked at each other in bewilderment. The fourth branch's concubine daughters had also been eyeing Madam He's spirit bird duck, but Qin Han hadn't gotten it. The fourth branch's concubine daughters were now dejected. If Qin Han had lost face, the other concubine daughters would be even less likely to succeed.
Lady Qin Yanhou instructed the Crown Prince's wife, "Go to the main kitchen and check on the dishes." The Crown Prince's wife left.
Holding the little dumpling, Qin Bi noticed it was getting late and said to Madam He and her sister-in-law, "I'm going back now."
"Have dinner before you leave," said Lady Qin Yanhou. "Our young ladies have married far away and can't come back. You and Qin Han are all here, so there's no rush to leave. After dinner, we'll have Qin Yan and Qin Tang escort you back."
Qin Bi smiled, picked up Rong Yang and stood up, looking at Madam He in a coquettish tone: "Mother, lunch is already past mid-afternoon, I'm not hungry yet."
Therefore, Madam He said, "Since it's still early, take the child back home and have Qin Xun and the others escort you."
Jiang and Lin accompanied Qin Bi out of the main hall. Qin He felt a lump in her throat, and several of the young ladies of the Marquis's mansion also felt a pang of jealousy. Qin Bi was so casual; it was simply because her family doted on her.
The young lady from the noble family, who loved to compare herself to others, couldn't stand this.
Qin He was angry and didn't stay in the fourth room anymore, so she called Qin Yuan to leave.
Qin Han didn't leave; she wanted to stay to show her closeness to her family. Her father and stepmother's entry into the path of cultivation was a joyous occasion, and it would be wonderful to have a lively meal together. But Qin Bi stood out and left without a word.
Qin Han is sensible. She doesn't leave; instead, she helps her family with the arrangements, which is more respectable and shows that she is sensible.
The younger generation loves it when banquets are held at the mansion; everyone is overjoyed.
Jiang asked Qin Xun to take Qin Bi back, and Qin Lang came running up breathlessly: "I'm going, I promised to buy two small buns for Rong Chi too, I have to go with him, cousin, you don't have to go."
Qin Xun said, "Let's go together."
Qin Bi was naturally happy to be pampered by her family, and she carried Rong Yang into the carriage.
When they arrived at a grand teahouse, Qin Lang got off the carriage to buy some small baked buns. Qin Xun and Qin Bi followed him into the teahouse. Qin Xun held Rong Yang, keeping the little dumpling warm and cozy so she wouldn't get cold. The dry, cold weather was even more unbearable when it wasn't raining or snowing.
In one corner of the teahouse, there was an earthen oven. A young waiter took out the baked small flatbreads and put them in a basket. The flatbreads were small, but they were very fragrant and crispy.
A middle-aged scholar just left, having bought a small baked bun. It was packed in a paper bag and arrived home still quite firm, with a crispy texture. The outer crust of the small baked bun was hard and golden brown, making it very tempting.
Qin Lang said, "I'd like two small baked buns."
Qin Bi, her mouth watering, said, "I want five small baked buns."
Qin Xun indulged her: "Take six small sesame cakes."
The waiter in charge of baking the small flatbreads saw that they were big customers, so he took out the freshly baked ones. Qin Bi and Rong Yang picked them out, but they were too hot, so he gave them six small flatbreads. Qin Lang paid with monster crystals.
Qin Xun said, "I'll pay the bill."
Qin Bi said she brought demon beast crystals, and Qin Xun and Qin Lang told her not to interfere. Qin Xun paid the bill, and the group left the teahouse and got into the carriage. Qin Xun then gave Rong Yang a small baked bun.
Before long, the little dumpling had finished eating.
Upon returning to the Rong Prince's residence, Qin Xun and Qin Lang left. Qin Bi, holding Rong Yang's hand, walked towards the Crown Prince's courtyard, taking the small baked buns they had bought to warm themselves. They saw the Crown Prince approaching in the distance; the man had come to meet them. (End of Chapter)