Chapter 76 This Vile Creature Seems Incapable

Chapter 76 This Vile Creature Seems Incapable

In the backyard of Su County's government office.

Shangguan Jinghong’s corpse was dragged out and discarded at the mass grave.

The emperor and Ci Xin stood together, with Eunuch Gao nearby, while Dong Ju and Lady Jin accompanied the princess inside the carriage.

Ci Xin walked to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, some matters can be handled by us; there is no need to tell the princess. She has been in deep regret and hasn’t recovered yet!"

"Indeed, that's why she wasn't left in the capital!" Xiao Yin raised his hand, handing the scroll to Ci Xin and said, "Deal with it as you see fit; you may destroy it!"

Within the scroll was information about Shangguan Jinghong’s background.

That Hu woman originally came from a border city in the western region of Great Wei. Records showed that twenty-eight years ago, she had not yet married her deceased husband and did not have any children.

Therefore, the current twenty-eight-year-old Shangguan Jinghong could not be Hu’s child.

Hu brought her child to marry Shangguan Qin, who, originally a weak scholar, was persuaded by Hu to join the military camp and eventually, through a series of coincidences, entered the capital.

Intentional, conspiratorial!

Everything was possible!

"This might be a long-term conspiracy targeting the previous dynasty!" Ci Xin looked at the scroll and said, "I will destroy this scroll and send someone to investigate further!"

"Yes, we must not let anyone tarnish Yue’er and Xi’er’s reputations!" Xiao Yin nodded.

If Shangguan Jinghong was from Xiyue, then Yue’er would be marrying a person from Xiyue, and Xi’er would have Xiyue blood.

Even if he was the emperor, he would be plagued by those old, stubborn officials in the court.

Not to mention, how many people with ill intentions in Great Wei would slander and scheme against Yue’er.

The carriage continued northward to meet up with the Black Armor Guard and the convoy.

Inside the carriage, Dong Ju couldn’t help but tell everyone about the events in the capital.

Baby Ruo Xi had just woken up, and her mother was feeding her water while listening to Dong Ju recount Zhai Bailian’s misfortunes.

"Hongmei sent word saying that during our absence, Zhai Bailian immediately revealed her true colors, unable to wait even a day."

"Hu is paralyzed, eating and relieving herself in bed. The servants in the household were no longer receiving their monthly stipends, so those who could fled, and those bound by contracts willingly chose to sweep the courtyard rather than serve Hu. Zhai Bailian initially served for two days!"

Later, she refused to continue, and after hearing that Shangguan Jinghong, the traitor, lost his lower body in the fire, Zhai Bailian became resentful, causing disturbances that drew neighbors to gather outside the general’s residence at night!

Ruo Xi didn’t know whether her mother felt a twinge of bitterness about this outcome.

However, the baby was satisfied.

"Mm, that woman was merely from a small family. Knowing he was the imperial consort, she still seduced him—she’s not a good person, certainly not gentle or kind." Lady Jin nodded; she had seen too many such women.

Xiaoyue gently patted her daughter. She had long given up on Shangguan Jinghong.

As for Zhai Bailian, as Lady Jin said, she got what she deserved and should bear the consequences herself!

"Hmm, Mother must become decisive like Uncle, a woman who acts swiftly. In this world... men like Uncle and that vile creature, well, they’re not bad. As for others..."

The carriage was spacious, and Ci Xin sat next to it. Xiao Yin glanced at Xiao Xi’er, wondering why his niece had taken such a liking to Ci Xin in just a few days?!

The citizens had sent various clothes, which Xiaoyue naturally accepted, regardless of their origin, as they were heartfelt blessings from the people.

Some citizens even made delicious milk bean paste, a specialty of Su County, used to feed infants when there was no breast milk.

Xiaoyue recalled the milk bean paste because of its scent.

The smell of goat’s milk.

She looked over and sighed, speechless for a moment before saying, "Imperial Tutor, is that tasty?"

"Mm, it smells wonderful. A citizen stuffed a bag into my arms earlier. Though the taste is light, it’s quite delicious!" Ci Xin nodded.

"Imperial Tutor... that is the little princess’s snack," Dong Ju couldn’t help but say.

"Uh..."

Ci Xin held a soft milk bean in his hand, feeling embarrassed.

Xiao Yin looked at him, equally speechless.

Lady Jin chuckled softly, "The Imperial Tutor has always been a glutton. Even at the Empress Dowager’s Fu Shou Palace, he behaves similarly."

"Xiao Xi’er probably won’t mind!" Ci Xin moved closer, picked up baby Ruo Xi, and held her in his arms, smiling.

Baby Ruo Xi, looking at that enchanting face, couldn’t help but forgive him.

"Well, well, I’m so magnanimous; all handsome ones get away with it!"

Hearing her daughter’s thoughts, Xiaoyue couldn’t help but laugh, "Imperial Tutor, you eat it; Xi’er can’t take it back from you!"

Xiao Yin, hearing his niece’s thoughts, raised an eyebrow, "Imperial Tutor, I haven’t noticed you getting fatter recently!"

"Really? Truly?" Ci Xin looked down at his figure, his brows furrowed, "Is it noticeable?"

"..."

Even baby Ruo Xi was speechless.

In both her past and present lives, she had never encountered a man so concerned about his physique.

No wonder. This man can have such porcelain-like skin and such a perfect figure; he must take good care of himself regularly.

Thinking about this, Baby Ruo Xi remembered her past life.

"Hmm, I never had to worry about my figure or maintenance; I could always stay youthful and beautiful. This demon doesn't seem to be doing so well!"

Xiao Yin felt relieved hearing his niece speak ill of Ci Xin again. After all, he was still the original handsome uncle!

"Xiao'er likes this milk bean paste. When we get to Huai County, have someone make some in advance, just in case Yue'er gets hungry on the way!" Xiao Yin said.

"Mm!" Xiaoyue nodded.

Because her health had always been poor, and after giving birth, she often felt depressed due to the troubles in the General's Mansion.

So, Xiaoyue found that although breastfeeding her daughter was sufficient, she worried that her little treasure might not get enough nutrition.

Xiaoyue was even more concerned that she might have been secretly poisoned by Shangguan Jinghong, which could affect her health and breast milk.

Poisons from the Western Regions are often colorless and odorless, only detectable when symptoms appear.

The carriage continued northward. Baby Ruo Xi, having eaten well and slept soundly, became much more energetic by the time they reached the vicinity of Huai County, many days later.