Translated by gingercat
Edited by gingercat
Su Xiucai cared about his face the most, and Yaoniang had never heard the word ‘beg’ come out of his mouth. If it weren’t for this habit as his, as one of the ten or so Xiucais in the county, he wouldn’t be reduced to living in such pitiful conditions. It was because he refused to bend and yield to the corrupted officials above him.
Yaoniang cried even harder, and Huiniang approached her with tears in her eyes.
“Your elder sister too. I will also go to beg him…”
Since Huiniang had already made a move, even though Yao Cheng knew it probably wouldn’t end well, he still forced a smile and walked up to join them.
“And brother-in-law…”
“Why are you all acting like this? You’re making it seem like it’s a matter of life and death. Alright, alright, your brother will also join in…”
“Su Yucheng, what are you doing!” Zhu-shi immediately leapt three feet into the air and scolded, “Just because the heads of these people aren’t working, does that mean you should follow them?”
“Fuck. It’s your mother’s head that’s broken! That’s Laozi’s younger sister…” Under Zhu-shi’s stare, Su Yucheng let out a soft sigh. “Worst comes to worst, I’ll just go pick up a few more odd jobs. At least it’d be better than nothing. Can you not…”
Outside the door, Jin Wang couldn’t stand still any longer.
In just a short while, he had become a heinous tyrant. The older generation of the other party was forced to step forward and plead bitterly as if it was a matter of life and death.
He cleared his throat and walked in.
But the Su Family didn’t notice him at all. Fucheng immediately noticed the problem and acted. He announced, “His Highness Jin Wang is here—”
With this, over ten eunuchs and maids filed in from outside. They lined up in two neat rows and knelt down in unison.
“Greetings Your Highness. May Your Highness live to be a thousand, ten thousand years old!”
Seeing all this commotion and then noticing the man who stepped inside was exceptionally distinguished, noble and elegant, the Su Family was shocked speechless.
There were still tears on Yaoniang’s face. Seeing this, she couldn’t help but wink at Jin Wang. Jin Wang ignored her, approached a nearby chair and sat down.
A maid served him some tea. Jin Wang held up the teacup but did not speak. His eyelids were lowered as he drank a sip of his tea.
Below, both the Yao Family and the Su Family were silent and uneasy. Even the children were so frightened that they shrank behind their parents, not daring to step forward.
Seeing this, Fucheng, who was like a roundworm in Jin Wang’s stomach, naturally wanted to speak up. He had also been watching from outside the door just now, so he naturally understood what Side Consort Su was trying to do.
“You are members of Concubine Su’s family, right? His Highness was passing by here and noticed your presence. It would’ve been impolite to leave without greeting you. His Highness treats others well and is polite and understanding so you need not be afraid of embarrassing yourselves.”
This older man who looked even more dignified than the prince sitting there had already opened his mouth to speak, yet the prince was still silent. Zhu-shi couldn’t help but ask, “You are?”
How could Zhu-shi be familiar with the practices of the nobility? The higher one’s status, the less one speaks. As for those who were higher up, they would always have people around them speak on their behalf when addressing others much lower in status.
“Me?” Fucheng smiled arrogantly and puffed out his chest. “I may not have many talents but I am the Head Steward of this manor. You may call me Steward Fu.”
“Oh, so you’re the head steward! I am Su- Concubine Su’s sister-in-law. I…”
Su Yucheng pulled Zhu-shi from behind. When she saw how everyone was looking at her, she froze.
“You are the head steward? That’s perfect.” At this time, Su Xiucai took a step forward. He straightened his clothes, cupped his hands then said, “I am the father of Su Yaoniang…”
Fucheng stretched out his hand to interrupt him. Despite the slight smile on his face, his face was aloof with an air of unapproachability.
“Xiucai from the Su Family, what you and the others have just discussed should not be mentioned again. Our Jin Wang Manor has its own rules, and Concubine Su is one of the household’s women. She should remember her duty and not speak of such preposterous matters. Since this is your first offence, His Highness will not inflict any consequences. However, you must take care to keep propriety in mind, lest you overstep again.”
” This—”
Since Yaoniang was a woman, she must abide by the women’s laws. Su Xiucai had just stood up for a short while before he was interrupted. Naturally, he couldn’t continue.
Fucheng naturally wouldn’t let Su Xiucai retreat so awkwardly and said, “Master Su can rest assured. Although Concubine Su is soft-spoken, she has given birth to two sons for His Highness. His Highness is wise, and his eyes discerning. Naturally, he wouldn’t let Concubine Su suffer any major grievances.”
He wouldn’t let her suffer any major grievances, but he definitely wouldn’t be bothered with minor issues.
Was this what he meant?
The Su Family all interpreted his words like so. Then they thought about it again. The consort was the main wife after all. It was only natural for the main wife to make things difficult for the concubines. Although it would be uncomfortable to suffer grievances, that’s still better than losing your life, right?
Wu Shi also understood that they wouldn’t allow them to take their daughter away. Tearfully, she said, “I hope His Highness can take good care of my daughter. My Yaoyao has suffered…”
/p>
After saying that, Wu-shi wanted to burst into tears again, but Su Xiucai gave her a pointed look so she stopped herself.
“Benwang will.”
After Jin Wang came in, this was the first thing he said to them. He glanced at Fucheng, then Fucheng resumed speaking, “Master Su’s family has come from far away. You must not have had the chance to adjust and rest yet. I’ll have someone take you down to rest. The capital city is a beautiful place. You could go out for a walk if you have nothing to do.”
“Father, you should all go rest first,” added Yaoniang.
Su Xiucai and the others waited until a servant arrived before leaving.
Before they left, Huiniang looked back to look at Yaoniang. She had felt extremely anxious, and it wasn’t until she saw Jin Wang that she breathed a sigh of relief. If Jin Wang had abandoned her sister, he wouldn’t have bothered to come to greet the Su Family, so she quickly caught on to what her sister was doing. She had already felt awkward because of this matter so seeing her sister deal with it like this was relieving.
Yaoniang nodded to her imperceptibly before she walked out the door.
After everyone left, Fucheng immediately apologized profusely to Yaoniang. What he had just said could be considered to be insubordination to his superior.
Yaoniang waved her hand indifferently. It was thanks to Fucheng for helping her this round, otherwise, what she had just done would’ve been a waste of time.
She approached Jin Wang, “Your Highness…”
Translated by gingercat
Edited by gingercat
Su Xiucai cared about his face the most, and Yaoniang had never heard the word ‘beg’ come out of his mouth. If it weren’t for this habit as his, as one of the ten or so Xiucais in the county, he wouldn’t be reduced to living in such pitiful conditions. It was because he refused to bend and yield to the corrupted officials above him.
Yaoniang cried even harder, and Huiniang approached her with tears in her eyes.
“Your elder sister too. I will also go to beg him…”
Since Huiniang had already made a move, even though Yao Cheng knew it probably wouldn’t end well, he still forced a smile and walked up to join them.
“And brother-in-law…”
“Why are you all acting like this? You’re making it seem like it’s a matter of life and death. Alright, alright, your brother will also join in…”
“Su Yucheng, what are you doing!” Zhu-shi immediately leapt three feet into the air and scolded, “Just because the heads of these people aren’t working, does that mean you should follow them?”
“Fuck. It’s your mother’s head that’s broken! That’s Laozi’s younger sister…” Under Zhu-shi’s stare, Su Yucheng let out a soft sigh. “Worst comes to worst, I’ll just go pick up a few more odd jobs. At least it’d be better than nothing. Can you not…”
Outside the door, Jin Wang couldn’t stand still any longer.
In just a short while, he had become a heinous tyrant. The older generation of the other party was forced to step forward and plead bitterly as if it was a matter of life and death.
He cleared his throat and walked in.
But the Su Family didn’t notice him at all. Fucheng immediately noticed the problem and acted. He announced, “His Highness Jin Wang is here—”
With this, over ten eunuchs and maids filed in from outside. They lined up in two neat rows and knelt down in unison.
“Greetings Your Highness. May Your Highness live to be a thousand, ten thousand years old!”
Seeing all this commotion and then noticing the man who stepped inside was exceptionally distinguished, noble and elegant, the Su Family was shocked speechless.
There were still tears on Yaoniang’s face. Seeing this, she couldn’t help but wink at Jin Wang. Jin Wang ignored her, approached a nearby chair and sat down.
A maid served him some tea. Jin Wang held up the teacup but did not speak. His eyelids were lowered as he drank a sip of his tea.
Below, both the Yao Family and the Su Family were silent and uneasy. Even the children were so frightened that they shrank behind their parents, not daring to step forward.
Seeing this, Fucheng, who was like a roundworm in Jin Wang’s stomach, naturally wanted to speak up. He had also been watching from outside the door just now, so he naturally understood what Side Consort Su was trying to do.
“You are members of Concubine Su’s family, right? His Highness was passing by here and noticed your presence. It would’ve been impolite to leave without greeting you. His Highness treats others well and is polite and understanding so you need not be afraid of embarrassing yourselves.”
This older man who looked even more dignified than the prince sitting there had already opened his mouth to speak, yet the prince was still silent. Zhu-shi couldn’t help but ask, “You are?”
How could Zhu-shi be familiar with the practices of the nobility? The higher one’s status, the less one speaks. As for those who were higher up, they would always have people around them speak on their behalf when addressing others much lower in status.
“Me?” Fucheng smiled arrogantly and puffed out his chest. “I may not have many talents but I am the Head Steward of this manor. You may call me Steward Fu.”
“Oh, so you’re the head steward! I am Su- Concubine Su’s sister-in-law. I…”
Su Yucheng pulled Zhu-shi from behind. When she saw how everyone was looking at her, she froze.
“You are the head steward? That’s perfect.” At this time, Su Xiucai took a step forward. He straightened his clothes, cupped his hands then said, “I am the father of Su Yaoniang…”
Fucheng stretched out his hand to interrupt him. Despite the slight smile on his face, his face was aloof with an air of unapproachability.
“Xiucai from the Su Family, what you and the others have just discussed should not be mentioned again. Our Jin Wang Manor has its own rules, and Concubine Su is one of the household’s women. She should remember her duty and not speak of such preposterous matters. Since this is your first offence, His Highness will not inflict any consequences. However, you must take care to keep propriety in mind, lest you overstep again.”
” This—”
Since Yaoniang was a woman, she must abide by the women’s laws. Su Xiucai had just stood up for a short while before he was interrupted. Naturally, he couldn’t continue.
Fucheng naturally wouldn’t let Su Xiucai retreat so awkwardly and said, “Master Su can rest assured. Although Concubine Su is soft-spoken, she has given birth to two sons for His Highness. His Highness is wise, and his eyes discerning. Naturally, he wouldn’t let Concubine Su suffer any major grievances.”
He wouldn’t let her suffer any major grievances, but he definitely wouldn’t be bothered with minor issues.
Was this what he meant?
The Su Family all interpreted his words like so. Then they thought about it again. The consort was the main wife after all. It was only natural for the main wife to make things difficult for the concubines. Although it would be uncomfortable to suffer grievances, that’s still better than losing your life, right?
Wu Shi also understood that they wouldn’t allow them to take their daughter away. Tearfully, she said, “I hope His Highness can take good care of my daughter. My Yaoyao has suffered…”
/p>
After saying that, Wu-shi wanted to burst into tears again, but Su Xiucai gave her a pointed look so she stopped herself.
“Benwang will.”
After Jin Wang came in, this was the first thing he said to them. He glanced at Fucheng, then Fucheng resumed speaking, “Master Su’s family has come from far away. You must not have had the chance to adjust and rest yet. I’ll have someone take you down to rest. The capital city is a beautiful place. You could go out for a walk if you have nothing to do.”
“Father, you should all go rest first,” added Yaoniang.
Su Xiucai and the others waited until a servant arrived before leaving.
Before they left, Huiniang looked back to look at Yaoniang. She had felt extremely anxious, and it wasn’t until she saw Jin Wang that she breathed a sigh of relief. If Jin Wang had abandoned her sister, he wouldn’t have bothered to come to greet the Su Family, so she quickly caught on to what her sister was doing. She had already felt awkward because of this matter so seeing her sister deal with it like this was relieving.
Yaoniang nodded to her imperceptibly before she walked out the door.
After everyone left, Fucheng immediately apologized profusely to Yaoniang. What he had just said could be considered to be insubordination to his superior.
Yaoniang waved her hand indifferently. It was thanks to Fucheng for helping her this round, otherwise, what she had just done would’ve been a waste of time.
She approached Jin Wang, “Your Highness…”
