Ch 85: Qian’er Stirs Up Trouble

“Qiu Yan’en’s memorials are always so well-written. We should have the court officials circulate them sometime,” the Emperor casually steered the conversation towards the Qiu family.

“Sir Qiu truly is a capable Minister of Personnel; even his memorials are better written than those of others. It’s mainly because Father Emperor knows how to use people well!” Shen Biluo echoed, while flattering him.

【Fortunately, the Qiu family matter is resolved properly; Ye Nanchun is fine, and Ye Nanxia has been arrested by the Ministry of Justice!】

The Emperor finally felt relieved.

It’s good that everyone is alright!

Minister Qiu has dedicated himself to the country, and he wouldn’t want his family to have problems.

Moreover, the Qiu family and he are related by marriage.

Later, he will have the Ministry of Justice thoroughly investigate the case of Ye Nanxia’s husband’s death, ensuring that the matter is resolved!

“Right, attendant, bring the tribute pastries.” The Emperor said.

Immediately, an eunuch brought two boxes of pastries.

“Eh, Father Emperor, aren’t these the pastries that the feudal state offered as tribute last time? How come there are new ones?” Shen Biluo asked, rubbing her little hands, expectantly looking at the pastries on the table.

Seeing Shen Biluo’s expression, the Emperor couldn’t help but smile, took a pastry and fed it to her mouth. Shen Biluo immediately opened her mouth; it was indeed the familiar taste!

The texture was dense, melting in the mouth, and paired with nuts, it was incredibly delicious!

“It’s because I know you like them, so I shamelessly exchanged some more with the feudal state.” The Emperor said with a smile.

Hearing these words, Shen Biluo felt moved.

“Thank you, Father Emperor, you are so good to your humble servant.” Shen Biluo said sincerely.

The Emperor, watching Shen Biluo happily eating pastries, was satisfied.

As long as Biluo wants it, he would be willing to pluck the stars from the sky for her.

At this moment, the Minister of Rites requested an audience outside.

The Emperor didn’t let Shen Biluo leave, so she continued to sit on the small stool, eating pastries with peace of mind.

【Hee hee, I wonder what kind of gossip the Minister of Rites’ family has!】

The Minister of Rites, upon entering, heard these words and almost fell.

Princess Xi He is here too!

Didn’t they finish all their family gossip already?

The Concubine Jin’s miscarriage and framing case is over. What other gossip could there be?

Qiao Yonghua paid his respects to the Emperor and the Princess, then began to talk about the affairs of the Ministry of Rites.

But he was completely absent-minded.

His eyes kept secretly glancing at Shen Biluo, wanting to know what other family gossip there was.

The Emperor was also absent-minded, eager to hear Shen Biluo’s inner voice.

Qiao Yonghua suddenly had an idea: did the Emperor call him over just to hear his family’s gossip?

But on second thought, what other gossip could his family have?

The concubine’s matter has been resolved, his son and daughters are obedient and sensible, especially his daughters, their upbringing is strict, they are unlikely to do anything outrageous.

Shen Biluo’s inner voice rang out again: 【This Minister of Rites’ daughter, Qiao Rong, is quite composed. After sleeping with Shunan, she didn’t react at all!】

It was as if a bomb exploded in the Minister of Rites’ heart.

What? His daughter slept with someone?

And with Prince Jing’s son?

Isn’t Prince Jing’s son disabled? How did his daughter sleep with him? What is going on?

The Emperor observed Qiao Yonghua’s micro-expressions, knowing that he didn’t know about this yet…

Sooner or later he would know, it doesn’t matter if it’s a little later.

【Yes, the aphrodisiac Ye Nanxia gave Qiu Yan’en that night was accidentally consumed by Shen Shunan, it’s quite a coincidence for the both of them!】

Qiao Yonghua: …

Originally, he thought it was fortunate that Shen Shunan ate the aphrodisiac. If someone else had eaten it, something might have happened at the banquet.

Unexpectedly, although Shen Shunan ate it, something still happened, with his daughter Qiao Rong…

A sudden surge of nameless anger welled up in his heart.

This Shen Shunan actually used his daughter as an antidote!

On second thought, no, given Shen Shunan’s condition, what could he do? Wasn’t it his daughter who took the initiative?

You, Qiao Rong, unexpectedly so open-minded!

He recalled Prince Jing’s gleeful and meaningful expression when he saw him earlier, it had scared him at the time. Now that he thinks about it, it was because of the two children…

His daughter should probably take responsibility for Shen Shunan…

He also remembered that Du Ling died a couple of days ago. What a coincidence, he thought, it turns out it was to clear the way for his daughter…

He knew what Du Ling had done, and in his eyes, Du Ling’s death was not innocent.

Considering that Rong’er is just a concubine’s daughter, and Shen Shunan is Prince Jing’s only son. Although he is now in a wheelchair, he met a divine physician and can stand up again.

His daughter marrying him is a good choice.

I guess Prince Jing will come to discuss marriage after finishing the Du Ling matter. It’s not bad for Rong’er to get married…

【Master, there’s more gossip about Qiao Rong, want to hear it?】 the System said.

Both the Emperor and Qiao Yonghua were slightly stunned.

More gossip? What gossip?

【Of course I want to! What is it, System!】 Shen Biluo asked excitedly.

【It’s quite urgent! Didn’t Qian’er, Qiao Rong’s maid, impersonate Qiao Rong and tell Shen Shunan that it was her who slept with him that night?】 said the System.

Qiao Yonghua: ???

That girl Qian’er, she dares to impersonate my daughter! She’s gone too far!

On second thought, his daughter didn’t know about Du Ling’s matter, and thought Shen Shunan had a wife, she was too ashamed to admit having a one-night stand with him, which is understandable, thus allowing that maid to exploit the opportunity.

But the System said it was urgent, what exactly is so urgent!

【Qian’er went to Prince Jing’s Mansion secretly to find Shunan today, and overheard the servants talking about Shen Shunan wanting to marry Qiao Rong! She felt that her secret was about to be exposed! So, she decided to run away!】 said the System!

【We can’t let her get away! This bad person has to pay a price!】 Shen Biluo said indignantly.

Qiao Yonghua: Exactly, she can’t run away, we have to catch that little vixen!

【Before running away, she did something else! She thought she was about to be with Shen Shunan, but the cooked duck flew away and landed on Qiao Rong! She felt it was unfair and unpleasant!】

【So, this bad person replaced Qiao Rong’s rouge with poison, which will make her face rot! Qiao Rong is going out soon and will use the rouge soon! What a person! She is not happy so she makes others unhappy!】

Qiao Yonghua’s heart skipped a beat.

This vicious maid, she actually harmed his daughter like this!

Qiao Yonghua hurriedly said: “Your Majesty, I have something urgent to attend to at home, I will take my leave.”

The Emperor also knew that it was urgent, so he said: “Your Majesty, go quickly.”

Qiao Yonghua left hurriedly.

Shen Biluo was anxious; Qiao Rong is her future sister-in-law, she can’t use that poisonous rouge!

So she said: “Sir Qiao, please wait!”

Qiao Yonghua stopped and looked at Shen Biluo, and said: “Princess, what are your instructions?”