The wife travels through time and space to honor her husband: The heirless prince raises a child

Chapter 185 Planning for Qin He

Qin He said irritably, "Without rain, the immortal sect's harvest is also poor, and it's very expensive."

Fu Bao frowned, thinking for the first time that it was better to ask the Duke of Yan's mansion for things. At least she wouldn't have to spend money. As long as she was sweet-talking, the old lady and the Duchess of Yan would give her all sorts of good things.

Fu Bao stopped picking at the flowers and plants, stood up, and said, "I'll go to the Duke of Yan's mansion to get them."

It seemed so natural.

"If you go right after you get back, outsiders will laugh at you for being greedy and coveting the Yan State Duke's estate." Qin He hesitated for a moment, then said, "I'll go in a couple of days and bring some small gifts."

The maid and the old woman hesitated to speak. This time, the Duke of Yan's mansion seemed different; they were treated with disdain. But the maid and the old woman dared not say anything more.

Knowing the Crown Princess's temperament, she wouldn't listen.

Qin He didn't send Fu Bao to the Duke of Yan's mansion, but rumors were circulating outside that Fu Bao was poorly raised. Although the little girl was young, she had grown up eating a lot of good food and was about five or six years old.

They're so old, they should be more sensible by now, but they don't know any manners at all when they go to other people's homes.

"What do you mean by being impolite?" someone asked.

"When you visit someone's home, you eat whatever they offer. Adults usually don't eat, they just try a little. But when the little princess of the first rank came to visit, she insisted on eating spiritual fruits."

"Spiritual fruits are so rare that you might not even be able to buy them with silver. Only demon beast crystals can buy spiritual fruits and spiritual food. How can you just ask for them like that? You're young, but you can't be so ignorant of manners. You're supposed to be a first-rank princess, but you're not as good as a young lady from an ordinary family."

"The young princess's mother is a talented woman; this shouldn't be!"

"You don't know this! That Princess Xue is born out of wedlock, a concubine's daughter. She became a talented woman because her stepmother raised her well. As a concubine's daughter, she is far from being able to teach children."

"That's true, doesn't Princess Xue care at all?"

"He probably doesn't know that Qin He didn't treat the young county bishop well."

"The young princess is always right under our noses, yet Princess Xue hasn't noticed any problems with her upbringing. It's obvious from a young age that she's well-mannered and knowledgeable. Princess Xue comes from a very noble family."

When these words reached the Xue Prince's residence, Princess Xue was so angry that she smashed her teacup.

Princess Xue was furious. Their royal treasures could only be blessed with good fortune, not have a bad reputation. Where did this rumor come from? There's no smoke without fire. It's not impossible that it was done by a rival of the Xue royal family.

Princess Xue said, "Bring Qin He to me."

She addressed him by his given name, omitting the title "Princess Consort," which shows that Princess Xue was truly angry.

The maidservant invited Qin He in, and Qin He entered the room.

Princess Xue berated Qin He harshly, and Qin He asked aggrievedly, "Why did Mother scold me?"

"Why?" Princess Xue's face was full of anger. She was furious just thinking about it. She glanced at the servant and said, "Tell the Crown Princess about the rumors outside. We have such a good Fu Bao, but you, an illegitimate child, have not taught her well at all."

"So what if I'm born out of wedlock?" Qin He retorted angrily, "Mother, you can't belittle my background."

Princess Xue was even angrier: "You don't care about the rumors, yet you're bothered by a single word I said? Those born out of wedlock are indeed shallow-minded."

Qin He was immediately filled with anger and wanted to retort. She was used to everything going smoothly for her, and everyone praised her when she went out. Although Qin He was born out of wedlock, she had a gentle and elegant temperament, and among the women in the capital, they all thought she was beautiful and kind-hearted.

Why did the Xue Prince's Mansion look down on her? At this moment, the old woman recounted the rumors circulating outside in detail.

"Who said that? Did I tear her mouth off?" Qin He was furious after hearing this, her face flushed with anger: "Our Fu Bao is the Fu Bao of Da Yan, a first-rank princess. How dare anyone say that the princess is impolite? Their heart is despicable."

The old woman lowered her head, letting Qin He shout.

"Alright." Princess Xue disapproved of Qin He's inability to maintain composure. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Right now, we need to investigate who is hostile to our Xue family. This is going to diminish our family's good fortune."

In Princess Xue's eyes, Fu Bao had gathered the blessings of the entire Xue family.

Qin He immediately sent people to investigate. After hearing about it, Xue Shizi also sent people to investigate. Cui Shi, the second wife of Qin Yanhou, sent someone to summon Qin He, and Qin He went to Qin Yanhou's residence.

On a sweltering summer day, in the living room, Madam Cui sat upright and asked, "Qin He, are you aware of the rumors circulating outside?"

"I don't know which gossip said that." Qin He said with a hint of willfulness, annoyed and resentful, "If I find out who said it, I will not let them off easily. The First-Rank Princess is a blessing, and the Emperor will not allow anyone to laugh at our blessing."

Cui's lips twitched. She thought too highly of herself. The First-Rank Princess was highly regarded in the Xue Prince's Mansion, but in the eyes of the Great Yan Emperor, she was just one of many princesses. There were even princesses above her.

The Emperor might not have the time or inclination to mock Fu Bao.

Unless, Prince Xue makes a scene before the Emperor.

Cui glanced at Qin He. As the head mistress of the household, she was discerning and not easily blinded by Qin He's righteous indignation. Cui had always seen through this concubine's daughter, who was proud and arrogant.

“You are born of a concubine, and I have not taught you well.” Madam Cui picked up her tea, took a sip, and said, “If you cannot properly educate Fu Bao, you should send Fu Bao to Princess Xue’s side.”

"No way!" Qin He immediately objected. "How can I give my child to someone else?"

Cui paused in her tea-drinking, her eyes filled with disappointment. She had done this for Fu Bao's sake and planned for Qin He's benefit, but this blind woman couldn't see through it at all. How could she possibly appreciate it? This illegitimate daughter must be harboring resentment in her heart.

"Princess Xue is Fu Bao's grandmother," Cui reminded Qin He.

Qin He refused: "I will raise my own child."

Madam Cui let her have her way. Fu Bao isn't her child. If she interferes too much, people will dislike her. She's just a granddaughter. Madam Cui has her own granddaughter. She doesn't have as few children as the Duke of Yan's mansion.

Qin He was worried that if her child was raised by someone else, he wouldn't be close to her, so she clung to the child and wouldn't let go, as if no one could tell.

I don't know what this illegitimate daughter is thinking. She's always worried that the child won't be close to her. What's the use of being close to you? Your real skill is paving the way for the child's immortal cultivation. She always likes to play these petty tricks.

It's a pity that Qin He has such a talent for making money. If Cui Shi had this ability, she could have elevated the entire Cui family and the Qin Yan Marquis's mansion to a higher level. Alas, over the years, the Qin Yan Marquis's mansion has only made a little money.

Leaving aside the matter of the child being raised by Princess Xue, Madam Cui took a small sip of tea and said, "Rumors don't come from nowhere. Which family's banquet have you been attending with Fu Bao these past few days?"

Qin He knew that Cui Shi wanted to help her dispel the rumors, so she suppressed her resentment and said, "She didn't go anywhere else. She went to the flower viewing parties a few times, and Fu Bao didn't take anything from other people's homes."

Qin He is so protective; it must be because others are gossiping. Fu Bao is very sensible and well-mannered.

Knowing Fu Bao's temper, Madam Cui took a deep breath, as if thinking of something: "Did Fu Bao go to the Duke of Yan's mansion?"

"I went there once," Qin He said, dissatisfied. "They didn't give me anything."