Chapter 320: Taught Wrong
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Emperor Zhao Qian carried the lunchbox to the entrance of the alley.
Heng Congshan immediately went forward to welcome him into the carriage.
After entering the carriage, Emperor Zhao Qian opened the lunchbox.
There were at least ten to twenty steamed buns piled up on the first layer.
On the second layer was a big bowl filled with meat.
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On the third layer, there were two jars and a purse.
The jar was filled with boiling water.
There were two taels of silver in the pouch.
Emperor Zhao Qian was very surprised when he saw these items.
It was completely unimaginable.
Who would be willing to give him two taels of silver?
“It’s a very thoughtful arrangement.”
Not only that, but he was given food and drinks too.
In particular, one of the two jars contained clear water while the other contained sugar water.
It could fill the stomachs of those who came to beg, and it could also give them a certain amount of money to pa.s.s through the current empty realm.
Of course, it was rare for someone to beg this way. Most beggars did not dare to come to people’s homes because they were afraid of being beaten.
Only those who were of good family but had no other choice would want to try their luck.
That was why Han Qiao made this arrangement.
Not only did she give him food, but she also gave him some silver to solve his predicament.
Two taels of silver might not be a lot, but it would be enough to tide over the crisis and give them a chance to catch their breath.
“Thank you.”
Emperor Zhao Qian said as he picked up his chopsticks to eat.
The meat was juicy and was cut thinly, it looked very appetizing, and it was still hot.
“Whose idea do you think this was?”
“If I’m not wrong, it must’ve been Madam Heng.”
Emperor Zhao Qian didn’t say anything. Instead, he narrowed his eyes and praised, “This meat is not bad. It tastes even better with the steamed buns.”
“It has been a long time since I ate something that feels homemade.”
Emperor Zhao Qian’s eyes were filled with nostalgia.
Slowly, it turned into sadness. Then he heaved a shallow sigh.
“You should take some too.”
Emperor Zhao Qian let Heng Congshan eat.
After eating, Emperor Zhao Qian asked the chamberlain to take the lunch box out.
They headed to the inn.
Emperor Zhao Qian was not in a hurry to visit the Heng’s or the Gong Prince’s manor.
The journey was very rushed, but once they reached Chenzhou City, they were no longer in a hurry.
Chenzhou City was more lively than Emperor Zhao Qian had imagined, especially the few restaurants. They all looked very busy.
“If I recall correctly, Qiaoyi Fast Food Restaurant is a business that Madam Han started, right?”
“Yes, Your Highness,” Heng Congshan immediately responded.
“The few shops in the city are cooperating with others, while the other counties are all independent.”
Emperor Zhao Qian nodded.
He understood.
Returning to the inn, Emperor Zhao Qian looked a little tired. He leaned on the chaise lounge and fiddled with the fan in his hand.
No one knew what he was thinking, and n.o.body dared to figure it out.
Suddenly, a woman’s sweet voice came from downstairs.
“All, you lowly fool! You dared to b.u.mp into the princess? You’re simply courting death.”
“Spare me, spare me! I didn’t do it on purpose!”
“You didn’t do it on purpose? 1 think you did it on purpose! Ah, this is simply disgusting.”
Emperor Zhao Qian frowned when he heard the conversation.
Princess?
The daughter of the Gong Prince?
Emperor Zhao Qian thought of the princess he had doted on growing up. She was proud but not domineering. She was so sensible that it made one’s heart ache.
“Men.”
“Master.”
Emperor Zhao Qian waved his hand, “Go downstairs and take a look.”
“Yes.”
His men immediately went downstairs.
Emperor Zhao Qian got a headache from the noise. He stood up and walked to the window. He opened the window and looked downstairs.
Li Wenya arrogantly ordered her subordinates to push the old woman to the ground, followed by a round of punches and kicks.
Many people were watching the show, but after hearing Li Wenya who she was, no one dared to meddle.
The old woman was beaten black and blue, screaming non-stop.
Li Wenya held her head high and was extremely pleased with herself.
“Stop!” Defu, one of the Emperor’s men, shouted angrily.
“How dare you murder in broad daylight? You dare to disobey the law?” Defu stepped forward and kicked the attendant to the ground.
“How dare you meddle in other people’s business? Do you know who 1 am?” Li Wenya shouted angrily.
“No matter who you are, from this moment on, you have to shut your mouth and not make any noise.” After saying that, Defu waved his hand, and several guards immediately came out.
He held the Embroidered Spring Sword in his hand.
Li Wenya may not know many things, but she knew about the Embroidered Spring Sword.
Because her father had a team of people with him, and their weapons were all embroidered spring swords.
And this sword could not be used casually. Only the imperial guards, the guards of the princes, and the Imperial Brocade Guards could use it.
Who was staying in this inn?
“If you dare to make any more noise, we’ll have to take you down immediately,” Defu said in a low voice.
“And you have to pay to treat this injured woman”
Li Wenya bit her lip.
She gestured for the servant girl to take out the money.
The servant girl took out the money and threw it at the old woman.
When the old woman saw the silver on the ground, she was in extreme pain.
She couldn’t help but bend down to pick it up.
Who asked a hero to die for a penny? It was because she was poor that she accidentally b.u.mped into a young lady from a rich family. Being beaten was a light punishment.
It was already G.o.d’s mercy that she could get some money through this punishment.
The old woman didn’t dare to hesitate. Not to mention pursuing responsibility, she ran faster than anyone else after picking up the silver.
Defu sighed.
He turned around and walked towards the inn.
Li Wenya stared at Defu’s back and suddenly looked up at the second floor.
Naturally, she saw Emperor Zhao Qian standing by the window.
Emperor Zhao Qian looked at her indifferently.
Seeing this, she panicked and called out to the servant girl, “Let’s go.”
Li Wenya was so angry because she couldn’t just take things from the Gong Prince’s consort’s shop or eat and drink in her restaurants for free.
She even felt that her mother had very little money on hand and they were already beginning to struggle.
Her jealousy for Li Mi aside, she had always wanted to marry Han Chi. Not only was the Heng family rich, but Han Chi had a bright future.
It was just that she had no way of meeting Han Chi.
Han Chi rarely came to the Prince’s manor. Even if he did, he would inform Li Mi in advance. Even if the two of them met in the pavilion, there were many maids, old women, and manservants waiting on them. She could not come into contact with Han Chi at all.
A few days ago, after Li Mi returned from the village, Consort Fei took back the management rights from Secondary Consort Xu. Now, it was Li Mi who was in charge of everything in the manor.
She was more disciplined than Secondary Consort Xu. All the people in the back residence had to follow the rules. If they made mistakes, they would be punished. If they made contributions, they would be rewarded. And the people that Mother had spent so much effort to arrange were all pulled out in an instant.
The people in the palace only knew the eldest princess, but they did not know that she was also a princess. She had also reached the age of marriage, but the eldest princess did not care about her at all, and her mother could not leave the palace either.
She didn’t know what her father was busy with recently, and she couldn’t see him either. It wasn’t easy for her to come out today, but she was b.u.mped into by a dirty old woman. Her day was getting worse and worse.
Emperor Zhao Qian waved at Li Wenya.
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Li Wenya bit her lip.
Since she didn’t recognize Emperor Zhao Qian, she didn’t dare to go up.
She quickly got into the carriage, and the coachman drove the carriage away.
Some could say that she fled the scene.
Emperor Zhao Qian smiled. When Defu came up, he asked lightly, “Was that girl Mi’er?”
“I don’t think it was the eldest princess. The eldest princess wouldn’t be so domineering. Based on her age, she should be the Second Princess of the Imperial Residence, the daughter of Secondary Consort Wen.” Defu replied respectfully.
“What a spoiled child,” Emperor Zhao Qian commented indifferently..