Chapter 550
is all hers.
Lady Yan knew very well that Qin Bi's lifespan was shortened because of the marriage they had arranged back then.
Since the Duke of Yan's mansion was in the wrong, they could only let Rong Yang ask the questions.
Duke Yan stood up: "As long as it's not excessive, we'll agree to whatever conditions the Crown Prince Rong and Qin Bi ask for. Even if He Yan doesn't agree, we'll still agree. We've raised other people's children for so long, how could we mistreat our own?"
Every time I think about this, I feel depressed.
The Duke of Yan's mansion holds the title of a first-class duke, making them the most powerful and influential among the powerful. Rong Yang's position was hard-won, so they must cherish and protect her. After the Duke of Yan left, the Duchess of Yan sent He Zu to the Rong King's mansion to find Rong Yang.
Qin Bi had already heard that the Duchess of Yan had used a little trick to make Princess Xue and Qin He too ashamed to go out.
Qin Bi was not surprised and felt a little better. She had witnessed the methods of the Duchess of Yan before. When she gave up her idea of getting engaged to He Yan, it was the Duchess of Yan who used her power to come to her door to discuss the marriage.
Having been rejected once, who would want to propose marriage to the heir of the Duke of Yan?
However, the Duchess of Yan was resourceful, and He Yan was one of the two powerful ministers and heirs of the Great Yan Dynasty. After weighing the options, Qin Bi agreed. Little did she know that she would later be forced to marry a concubine.
“Mother,” Rong Yang ran over and said, “I need to go to the Duke of Yan’s mansion.”
Qin Bi didn't stop her, and said with a smile, "Go ahead."
Since Qin He is afraid that Rong Yang will go to the Duke of Yan's mansion, then let her go. Let Qin He run around like a madwoman. A talented woman, indeed? Then let them all see how a talented woman can turn red and white. If she can keep her composure, she has talent; if she can't, she's no different from a shrew.
A talented woman can only appear calm and collected under pressure; however, she can also become furious and lose her temper when her interests are at stake.
The little prince, holding the baby, exclaimed, "I want to go too!"
Qin Bi said, "There's good food at home."
The little dumpling waved to Rong Yang: "I'm not going."
Rong Yang followed He Zu away. Qin Bi stayed home and had the cook stir-fry snails with sauce, chili, and minced garlic. She first sautéed them over high heat until they were fragrant, and they were incredibly delicious.
Qin Bi doesn't manage the household; she doesn't have the energy for it. So, she can busy herself with eating and taking care of the children, including the young prince, while the Crown Prince Rong goes to the palace to review memorials.
The food that the Great Yan Emperor ate was not as plentiful as that of the Rong Prince's Mansion, and Rong Jun did not bring any children with him.
Before the stir-fried snails were even ready, Qin Bi said to the little dumpling, "I'm not taking you to the palace."
Qin Bi loved teasing the little guy, but Rong Chi wasn't stupid: "I'm not going."
"Why don't you go?" Qin Bi asked, puzzled.
"Father told me and my brother," the little guy said in his childish voice, "There's nothing good to eat in the palace."
Qin Bi: "..."
The young prince: "..."
Qin Bi was speechless. She had no idea that the Crown Prince Rong was worried that the two children wouldn't eat well, so he didn't bring them into the palace. Thinking about it, it made sense; the Crown Prince Rong treasured Rong Yang and Rong Chi like precious jewels.
Qin Bi had no doubt that Rong Jun treated Rong Yang as his own son.
"Let's eat stir-fried snails." The little dumpling couldn't wait.
Qin Bi went to the kitchen and saw that the cook had already cooked a plate of stir-fried snails. The smell made her mouth water. It was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate. Qin Bi was also tempted. After the cook served a plate, she took it to Rong Chi.
Inside the main room, Qin Bi, the little prince, and Rong Chi ignored each other and picked out snail meat with bamboo skewers, sucking on the broth inside the snails. The broth, with its chili flavor, was so fragrant.
Qin Bi ate the stir-fried snails, her eyes never leaving the little dumpling.
The little dumpling said, "I'm handsome." Qin Bi: "......"
I'm afraid you'll eat snail shells.
Qin Bi couldn't help but laugh. She really loved her child. Qin Bi kissed the little dumpling, and the little guy was even happier. The little prince was envious. Rong Chi was really lucky!
After eating a plate, Rong Yang returned.
Qin Bi had her maid serve another plate, a full plate, and Rong Yang sat down to eat.
After they finished eating, the little prince took the little dumpling to the outer courtyard to digest. Rong Yang had something to say to Qin Bi. Qin Bi sat down by the stove and looked at Rong Yang, guessing that the Duchess of Yan must have asked Rong Yang to go back for something.
“Mother.” Rong Yang leaned closer.
Qin Bi reached out and picked up the child: "Tell me, what did your grandmother want you to do?"
"Grandparents want me to go to the Duke of Yan's mansion for the Red Flame Festival." Rong Yang said obediently in a childish voice, "Grandmother said that my father, He Shizi, has wronged you and wants to make amends. As long as you say so, the Duke of Yan's mansion will definitely agree."
Qin Bi pondered, "Let's discuss it when your father returns."
Rong Yang nodded: "Okay."
As darkness approached, Prince Rong returned from the palace, carrying a box of spiritual pastries made in the palace. The Emperor of Great Yan loved pastries and sweets, but Prince Rong did not, though the children did.
Prince He wanted one, Prince Rong wanted one, and Prince Rong took them all back.
The Prime Minister was so angry that he ordered pastries for the Emperor of Great Yan, but Rong Jun ignored him and left the palace to return to his residence.
After dinner, Qin Bi and Rong Yang went to Rong Jun's study and told him about the Yan State Duke's intentions. Rong Jun's expression was indifferent, and he was slightly surprised. He did not stop Rong Yang from returning to the Yan State Duke's Mansion.
Why not go back? What is Qin He? How dare she covet the fortune and blessings of the Duke of Yan's mansion?
"Your lifespan was shortened because of He Yan." Rong Jun doted on his wife and children, letting them make the decision while he kept an eye on things. Rong Jun said, "If you can let go for Rong Yang's sake, I'll go with you. What are you thinking?"
What was Qin Bi thinking? She had been thinking about it all afternoon. For Rong Yang's sake, she couldn't keep holding a grudge against He Yan. Her Rong Yang was so wonderful. Without Rong Yang, the divination master had predicted that she would be childless.
With Rong Yang by her side, her resentment towards He Yan became negligible.
However, Qin Bi is petty and holds grudges, and anyone who hurts her will have to pay the price. There's also Qin He, whose reliance is on the cultivation resources that He Yan has accumulated, which Qin He considers to be hers.
"Give all of He Yan's cultivation resources to Rong Yang." Qin Bi didn't want to push things too far, so she continued, "Keep only enough for He Yan's cultivation. Give the rest to Rong Yang. Rong Yang is too young to use them, but the warehouse key should be given to Rong Yang. He Yan can ask Rong Yang for them if he needs them. He can't have any extra cultivation resources."
Rong Yang tilted her little head up: "...Give them all to me?"
"The powerful minister's son has resources for cultivating immortality," Qin Bi said. "It's no wonder that someone is eyeing them."
Rong Jun narrowed his eyes in thought, then smiled after a moment: "Okay, I'll go talk to He Yan."
Qin Bi was fine and left the study. Rong Jun and Rong Yang continued their discussion. Rong Yang was young, but Rong Jun was good at strategy and could understand the affairs of the court. He gave the little girl a few pointers and she understood.
In any case, Rong Jun couldn't allow Rong Yang to suffer a loss.
The following day, Rong Jun and Rong Yang went to the Duke of Yan's mansion.
He Yan agreed without hesitation. Seeing this, Rong Jun left, leaving Rong Yang behind. The young master He showed Rong Yang the account books and the storeroom, and showed the child the land deeds and other documents.
Rong Yang was stunned. He Yan said, "I also have mines. I'll take you to inspect them." (End of Chapter)