Consort of a Thousand Faces - Chapter 508

CHAPTER 508: DOES WHATEVER HE WANTS WITH NO QUALMS

With the combined efforts of the imperial physician’s Xie Yun’s life was saved. Once he regained consciousness, he instructed Xie Liuli to go to the hidden chamber in the study to retrieve the military tally before passing it to Pei Qianhao. He then immediately made the request to resign as an official to Situ Lin.

The Xie Family had been an aristocratic family for many generations, and one of their ancestors had even been an Empress Dowager who had made many contributions to Beimin. As such, Situ Lin agreed to his resignation, but was unwilling to strip him of his position as Commandery Prince.

The family estates, fields, and stores were all transferred under Xie Liuli’s name, but her mind was focused on taking care of her brother. Not in a mood to manage properties, she handed the task to their honest and loyal butler.

Xie Yun felt as if his whole body was relieved. Despite fighting with Pei Qianhao for so many years, I actually feel at ease after being defeated. Even when we speak, it’s not nearly as hostile as it was in the past.

Pei Qianhao poured a cup of water for Xie Yun, watching as the latter took it before leaning against a pillar and chuckling. “I never expected that there would be a day when two of us could calmly talk to each other.”

“This Prince also didn’t expect something like this either.”

“Pei Qianhao, I really envy you; you don’t lack anything.” Xie Yun’s gaze grew distant, and he would glance towards the door from time to time.

Zhen Yu wouldn’t come and see me, right?

“Xie Yun, Brother Hu’s real name is Rong Qing. He is already married, and his wife is pregnant.” Pei Qianhao placidly said, but his words were undoubtedly a pleasant surprise for Xie Yun.

“Brother Hu already has a wife.” Xie Yun mumbled. 

Zhen Yu is such a good young lady, yet Brother Hu let her down. He was delighted, but his heart also ached for her. If he has let her down, then maybe I have a chance.

“ Zhen Yu is temporarily staying in the Prince Hao Residence, and it will be up to you to decide what you should do. Since you are no longer the Xie Yun of the past, this Prince naturally welcomes you.” Pei Qianhao stood up and walked out of the room, leaving Xie Yun to his own thoughts.

Zhen Yu probably still doesn’t know about Brother Hu being married. I can’t tell her, otherwise, she’ll be grief stricken. However, how am I supposed to get close to her if I don’t tell her?

~~~

Not long after Pei Qianhao walked out of the room, he spotted Xie Liuli walking over with a bowl of medicinal soup.

Xie Liuli stopped before him with a respectful smile. “Prince Hao, thank you.”

“Take care of Commandery Prince Xie well.” Pei Qianhao indifferently replied before leaving the courtyard.

Xie Liuli watched as Pei Qianhao faded into the distance, then looked at the tightly shut door to the room. Things are...very good in the Commandery Prince Residence now. Everything has changed.

With a wide smile on her face, she quickly headed towards the room where Xie Yun was waiting.

~~~

When Pei Qianhao reached the Prince Hao Residence, Su Xi-er had just come out of Zhen Yu’s room.

“A-Jing, Zhen Yu’s emotions seem to be unstable, and she would vomit as soon as she eats. Could she be pregnant?”

“Instruct an imperial physician to diagnose her after a period of time. Xi-er, you don’t have to involve yourself with this any longer.”

Su Xi-er nodded. “I also don’t know how to deal with this. We can’t tell her that Brother Hu has let her down. It’s fine even if she doesn’t meet him.”

“Xi-er, you also have to nourish your body over this period of time.” Pei Qianhao immediately wrapped his arms around her waist.

“My body is fine. Medicinal soup is too bitter, and I don’t want to drink it.”

Pei Qianhao tightened his hold and whispered into her ear, “Are you not going to drink child giving soup?”

Child giving soup...children…

Su Xi-er raised her head to look at him. “If I get pregnant, you can’t touch me for the first three months. Are you able to endure that?”

“You will have to give birth sooner or later. Even if I can’t endure it now, I still have to do so eventually. We might as well do it earlier so that this Prince can do whatever I want in the future.”

Seeing how naturally he said the last part about doing whatever he wanted, Su Xi-er inwardly scolded him for being shameless. It seems like there’s nothing else I can do apart from this.

“Aren’t you afraid that with you doing whatever you want with no qualms, I will keep on giving birth? I’ll make you hold it in until you feel like dying.” Su Xi-er smugly countered with a grin.

Pei Qianhao gently patted her head. “Little bewitching fairy, you want to make this Prince hold it in until I feel like dying? I insist on not letting you get your way.” He immediately carried her into his arms.

There have been so many things going on that it feels like I haven’t touched her in an eternity. Just like she said, I could die from holding it in.

“A-Jing, it’s still the middle of the day! Put me down!” Su Xi-er began to struggle in his arms, but before she could do much, she received a crisp smack on her buttocks.

The tips of Su Xi-er’s ears immediately flushed red. Not only did he smack my buttocks, he’s even taking the chance to knead them. It’s still broad daylight; what if any guards on patrol discover us?!

“Shameless A-Jing!”

“You don’t like it?” Pei Qianhao asked in a meaningful tone.  

Su Xi-er ignored him and continued to squirm. “I don’t…”

Before she could finish speaking, she received another smack from him. “You have become a rebel. To think that you dared to say you don’t like this Prince; you need to be sorted out.” 

I’ve spoiled her too much, and have to instate some family rules.

Pei Qianhao picked up the pace until they reached the main bedroom. He set her down on the soft quilt before immediately pressing down upon her.

Without waiting for her to speak, he cupped her face and kissed her. His teeth rubbed against her lips, and he nimbly pried her mouth open, before slipping his tongue in. He heatedly leaned deeper into the kiss, taking in her delicate fragrance as much as he could.

Su Xi-er softly moaned, and she pressed both of her hands against his sturdy chest as she leaned her head backwards with Pei Qianhao supporting the back of her head.

He’s probably held it in for too long. Today’s kiss is more overbearing than usual, and it feels like he’s trying to devour me. Gradually, Su Xi-er found it more difficult to breathe.

“Xi-er.” Pei Qianhao softly called her. Looking at her misty eyes and captivating beauty, his throat tightened. Once again, his tongue entangled with hers as he madly kissed her.

The temperature in the room slowly rose, and the bed curtains fell.

~~~

Meanwhile, an old uncle pulled a cart of firewood into the backyard of the Prince Hao Residence. The guard respectfully led him to the woodshed, watching as he unloaded the firewood.

“Niu Niu, help me.” The old uncle said to the young woman dressed in coarse clothes beside him.

Niu Niu nodded and obediently replied with an affirmative before walking over to help with unloading the firewood. However, despite her best intentions, her petite figure wasn’t fit for physical labour. It wasn’t long before she tripped while carrying the wood, and pain shot through her wrist as an abrasion appeared on it.

Ruo Yuan happened to notice this scene and immediately came over to help, smiling at the woman. “Let me help you.”

However, Ruo Yuan’s eyes instantly widened in disbelief, and her lips kept quivering. “Empress...Dowager...”

Didn’t she request for an edict to guard the Imperial Mausoleum? Why has she suddenly reappeared while in the Prince Hao Residence while dressed in coarse clothes?!

Niu Niu showed a baffled expression. “What are you talking about? I don’t understand.”

The old uncle stepped forward. “Miss, this is my granddaughter who has been mentally disabled since she was young. I was afraid that something might happen to her at home today since there wasn’t anyone to look after her, and decided to bring her with me.”

Ruo Yuan’s body stiffened. “What?! She’s your granddaughter? But she’s clearly…” The Empress Dowager! They look exactly the same!  

“Grandpa, are we done unloading? Let’s go back. I’m hungry; I want rice rice.”

“Alright, Grandpa will bring you back.” The old uncle immediately bent down to carry the last batch of firewood before waving to his granddaughter. “Just let me stop by the Bookkeeping Office to collect some silvers; I’ll buy something delicious for you today.”

“Grandpa is so nice.” Niu Niu foolishly smiled in a pure manner, causing Ruo Yuan to be shocked once again.

How can there be people who look so alike? Is it really a coincidence?