Chapter 208: Chapter 208
Originally, I thought that after so many days had passed and she hadn’t brought it up again, she had forgotten, and wouldn’t bring it up ever again.
But, why did it come up again?
Qi Qin didn’t know how to respond.
Madam Qi was relentless, "Speak up! Why aren’t you saying anything?"
Just as Qi Qin was about to come up with another excuse to dodge the conversation, Madam Qi suddenly seemed to realize something, and she said, "Every time this matter is mentioned, you always beat about the bush, never giving a definite answer. Could it be that the emperor refuses to lend you the person, and you’re afraid of upsetting me, so you’re not telling the truth?"
Why did she guess so accurately?
Is a woman’s sixth sense really this strong?
Qi Qin pressed his lips together and didn’t reply for a long time.
Madam Qi saw this gesture and knew he was admitting it by default.
"How can the emperor be so insensitive?" Madam Qi, beside her crying son the whole time, suddenly overwhelmed by anger, became a bit indiscreet, "Isn’t he afraid his future son-in-law will keep crying , refusing to sleep, and accidentally end up in some mishap?"
Madam Qi let out a cold humph, "Let’s see how he’ll settle Princess Anle then!"
Qi Qin hurriedly said, "Don’t talk nonsense."
"Am I talking nonsense? I’m stating a fact." Madam Qi argued, "Don’t think I’m unaware of why the emperor insisted on bestowing Princess Anle upon my son, it’s nothing more than his eyes on your position as the National Guardian General in court. He wants to use you and your son, to avoid his precious darling’s future diplomatic marriage fate."
"Madam, some words are better kept to yourself. Furthermore, this marriage decree is beneficial to us without harm, the emperor hasn’t wronged us."
"How hasn’t he wronged us?"
Qi Xiao has been crying day and night, how long has it been?
Now, only Princess Anle can stop him from crying.
But, the emperor is unwilling to lend the princess to us!
Isn’t this considered wronging us?
Then may I ask, what exactly counts as wronging us?
Madam Qi was both angry and anxious, and she started to cry.
She feared that if this continued, something might happen to her son.
This was the precious child she risked half her life to have! He couldn’t be in trouble.
"Tomorrow, don’t stay at home, go attend court, even if there’s nothing to attend to." Madam Qi choked, "And take the child with you, then when he cries, beg the emperor to allow Princess Anle to stay at our mansion for a period."
Madam Qi didn’t believe that Emperor Yongning would remain indifferent after seeing his son-in-law crying, unable to be pacified.
Sure enough, Qi Qin took the child to court.
On the way to the palace, the child cried incessantly, attracting much attention and inquiry.
Every time they met someone asking what was wrong with the child, Qi Qin truthfully explained the situation.
This then garnered a lot of sympathy and attention from people. Some even openly promised the National Guardian General that they would intercede during court, so he could get his wish.
Primarily because this type of help, isn’t much trouble, just a little lip service.
Naturally, everyone took this opportunity to curry favor with the National Guardian General without hesitation.
In the court hall, amidst the child’s cries, a group of ministers kept their promise, interceding with Emperor Yongning on Qi Qin’s behalf, asking for Princess Anle to leave the palace and stay at the National Guardian General Mansion for a while, to help soothe and care for the child, so the child wouldn’t cry himself sick.
Emperor Yongning laughed upon hearing this, "Princess Anle is still a child herself, and you wish to have her take care of and comfort a child? Did I hear this wrong?"
Qi Qin said, "The emperor did not hear incorrectly, it’s true."
Explaining the specific reason for doing so, Qi Qin further explained, "My son particularly likes being with Princess Anle, and as long as Princess Anle is by his side, he immediately stops crying."
"Hmph!" Emperor Yongning was skeptical.
"If the emperor doesn’t believe it, you can summon Princess Anle to prove it in person for everyone." Qi Qin was unabashed, "If it turns out I am wrong, I am at your disposal."
Emperor Yongning was already annoyed by Qi Qin suddenly bringing the crying child to court and ignoring court rules. At this point, seeing Qi Qin dig himself into a hole, he said nothing and agreed.
Immediately, Emperor Yongning summoned Princess Anle.
Jun Ning was still sleeping in bed. Fınd the newest release on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⟡𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕥⟡𝕟𝕖𝕥
Today she dreamt of her little Prince Consort, who kept waving at her, she was just about to say something to him when she was lifted out of bed, dressed, and brought to the previous court session’s location.
Still not fully awake, Jun Ning found herself unwittingly part of a miraculous moment between her and her future Prince Consort witnessed by all the ministers.
As soon as Nanny Zhang carried Jun Ning to the little Prince Consort’s side, the little Prince Consort immediately stopped crying upon seeing her. He even smiled at Jun Ning, a bright, dazzling, and joyful smile.
Emperor Yongning and the ministers were stunned.
Did this little guy truly enjoy being with Jun Ning? And stopped crying upon seeing her?
It must have been a coincidence.
Emperor Yongning didn’t believe this odd happening; he had Nanny Zhang carry Jun Ning away to see if the little guy would cry again.
Nanny Zhang had just turned and taken two steps with Jun Ning when the little guy started crying again.
Emperor Yongning then had Nanny Zhang carry Jun Ning back to the little guy’s side.
As soon as the little guy saw Jun Ning returned to his side, he stopped crying again.
After several repeated attempts, Emperor Yongning finally started to believe it.
Indeed, the Prince Consort likes being with Jun Ning, and as long as Jun Ning is by his side, he doesn’t cry.
If Jun Ning isn’t there, his crying could practically tear the roof down.
Such a troublesome little rascal, even at this young age! What about when he grows up?
Emperor Yongning dared not imagine the scene of this little rascal vying with him for Jun Ning as he grows up.
"I beg the emperor to fulfill my only wish and allow Princess Anle to move to my mansion temporarily. I promise that we will take good care of Princess Anle." Qi Qin directly knelt and pleaded.
Emperor Yongning sat on the dragon throne, looking at Jun Ning, who was in Nanny Zhang’s arms, sleeping soundly.
The little girl was sleeping so soundly that she didn’t even know what was happening. Naturally, that meant he couldn’t ask for the little girl’s opinion or whether she wanted to go.
Deciding for her was somewhat difficult.
Because if he didn’t agree, given they’re already betrothed, it wouldn’t sound good if this spread. Also, Qi Qin was over thirty when he finally had a son, who was very precious to him. If his son did have a mishap, Qi Qin would likely be devastated and unable to recover.
East Chu Kingdom might very well lose a mighty general.
After thinking it over, Emperor Yongning came up with a good solution.
"For Princess Anle to live at the National Guardian General Mansion long-term would indeed be inappropriate."
"However, to prevent Qi Xiao from crying any longer, the princess may visit the mansion for a half-month each month, staying with Qi Xiao. For the remaining half-month, Qi Xiao can stay in the palace, accompanying Anle at Weiyang Hall."