Chapter 116 - 116: Feng Yili Takes Yu Junjin Away
Five Years Later, She Bombarded the Palace with a Miniature Version of the Regent
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The entire place fell silent after Qian Qing finished speaking.
Luo Xiuran was stunned while Feng Yiliâs expression was extremely dark.
âHow Junjin be their child?â
âYou areâ¦â
The Empress Dowager narrowed her eyes and sized Qian Qing up.
Qian Qing walked forward and bowed in a neither servile nor arrogant manner.
Then, she said, âEmpress Dowager, my name is Qian Qing. Iâm the County Princessâ maidservant. I know that my status is low. To prevent others from speaking ill of the heir and our child, I begged the heir to hide my existence from the world.â
The little bun sighed inwardly. âThings are getting more and more complicated. Not only did I acknowledge my uncle as my father, but now I have to acknowledge Aunt Qing as my motherâ¦â
Luo Xiuran could not hold back any longer. He said, âImpossible!â
The Empress Dowagerâs expression darkened when she saw Feng Yili and Luo Xiuran.
âCalm down,â Feng Yili said to Luo Xiuran sternly. Then, he bowed to the Empress Dowager.
Luo Xiuran reluctantly followed suit.
âWhat day is it today? Even the Prince Regent came to visit me,â the Empress Dowager said as she looked at Feng Yili with a probing gaze.
âI met that child a few times, and I quite like him. I heard he came to visit the Empress Dowager so I came to have a look,â Feng Yili replied nonchalantly.
âOh, it seems like the Prince Regent has fate with this child,â the Empress Dowager said, glancing at the little bun before she glanced at Feng Yili.
At this moment, the little bun tugged the Empress Dowagerâs sleeve and said softly, âEmpress Dowager, when I first came to the capital, I had a small conflict with the Twelfth Prince. At that time, it was the Prince Regent who helped me. In fact, I should apologize. I shouldnât have had a conflict with the Twelfth Prince.â
The Empress Dowagerâs eyes flashed when she heard this. She had also heard about this matter. She did not expect the little bun to speak so frankly. Was he not worried that she would punish him? After all, she was the Twelfth Princeâs grandmother. However, when she looked at the little bunâs eyes, her heart softened for once. She said lightly, âThat matter is the Twelfth Princeâs fault. You donât have to apologize. Itâs only right that the Prince Regent punished him.â
After saying that, the Empress Dowager asked Luo Xiuran, âYoung Marquis Luo, what do your earlier words mean? Why did you say itâs impossible for this maidservant to be this childâs biological mother?â
Shen Hezhi looked at Luo Xiuran with a sharp gaze and said coldly, âIâm also curious about Young Marquis Luoâs words. Qing has been with me for many years; sheâs a family member. If she agrees to it, Iâll immediately give her the title and status that she deserves.â
Luo Xiuran was angry and anxious when he heard Shen Hezhiâs words.
Qian Qing knew that Shen Hezhi must be aware of her entanglements with Luo Xiuran and was deliberately avenging her. A hint of gratitude could be seen in her eyes when she looked at Shen Hezhi. After a moment, she said to Luo Xiuran coldly, âYoung Marquis Luo, please explain yourself.â
Luo Xiuran wanted to say something, but when he saw Qian Qingâs cold expression, his heart ached. He knew that his answer was very important to Xinan and the King of Xinanâs Residence. Whether he believed it or not, he knew the child could only belong to Qian Qing and Shen Hezhi.
Luo Xiuran clenched his hands tightly before he gritted his teeth and said, âEmpress Dowager, I misspoke earlier. I was just shocked. Thereâs no other meaning. â
âIs that so?â The Empress Dowager narrowed her eyes and looked at Luo Xiuran sharply.
âYes,â Luo Xiuran said through gritted teeth with great difficulty.
At this moment, Shen Hezhi began to cough violently. He looked even more frail at this moment. His thin body looked as though it was going to break down at any moment.
The Empress Dowager frowned and ordered, âThe heir is not feeling well. Hurry up and summon the imperial doctors here.â
However, Shen Hezhi shook his head. He gasped for breath before he said, âThank you for your concern, Empress Dowager, but thereâs no need to go through so much trouble. I know my body best. Itâs useless to see the doctors.
All I need to do is rest.â
âMen, hurry up and escort the heir back to rest,â the Empress Dowager said, finally willing to let Shen Hezhi go. In any case, she had already confirmed that Shen Hezhi could not live for much longer. Moreover, the King of Xinanâs grandson was still very young. In conclusion, the King of Xinanâs Residence would not be a threat for much longer so there was no need to be too worried.
Just as Shen Hezhi was about to refuse, Feng Yili said, âIt just so happens that Iâm about to leave as well. Iâll escort the heir of the King of Xinanâs Residence back. â
The Empress Dowager stared at Feng Yili for a moment before she said,
âAlright. With the Prince Regent, I can rest assured.â
âEmpress Dowager, weâll take our leave first,â the little bun said, politely bidding farewell to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager could not help but reach out to pat the little bunâs head as she said gently, âAlright. If thereâs a chance in the future, you can enter the palace to visit me at any time.â
The few maidservants standing at the back were shocked when they heard how gentle the Empress Dowager sounded.
âWhen did the Empress Dowager become so amiable to a child? Even when the
Twelfth Prince comes to pay respect, sheâs never been so kind⦠The King of
Xinanâs grandson is really skilled at making people happyâ¦â
The little bun continued pretending to be obedient. He smiled, revealing a few baby teeth as he said, âOkay. Junjin will remember this. Iâll take my leave first.â After that, the little bun skipped to Shen Hezhiâs side.
After the group left Fushou Palace, Luo Xiuran hurried to Qian Qingâs side and grabbed her arm. He asked, âJian Qing, Junjin isnât your child, right?â
âYoung Marquis Luo, please let go of me. Also, my name is Qian Qing, not Jian Qing,â Qian Qing said icily.
âOkay, okay, Iâll call you Qian Qing. About Junjinâ¦
At this time, Shen Hezhi walked over, grabbed Luo Xiuranâs wrist, and said sharply, âQian Qing and I are the parents of Junjin. Young Marquis Luo, do you have any other questions?â
Although Shen Hezhi looked weak, Luo Xiuran could clearly feel a surge of powerful internal energy when the former grabbed his wrist. His hand went numb for a moment, and he subconsciously let go.
Shen Hezhi immediately pulled Qian Qing behind him; his tall figure blocking her. A heavy pressure descended as he said frostily, âYoung Marquis Luo, before you touch people from the King of Xinanâs Residence, please ask for my permission first.â
Luo Xiuran was just about to retort when the little bun suddenly rushed between them. He said sternly, âStop arguing.â
âCome here.â
At this moment, Feng Yili walked over, carried the little bun in his arms, and entered the carriage..