The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 24 Part 2

Turning these thoughts over in her mind, the Empress Dowager's gaze slowly fell upon Wen Wan, still kneeling on the ground. "I did not berate you today out of cruelty. But you are the chief overseer of the rear palace, holding the position of Empress. That such a thing happened under your watch is mismanagement. If it tarnishes the Emperor's reputation, that is your dereliction as Empress. The Emperor handles affairs of state from dawn till dusk—if the rear palace cannot even give him peace, how can you expect me not to be angry?"

"Imperial Mother's instruction is etched in this concubine's heart."

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 363 Part 4

Lao Qiu's house

Meanwhile, the eldest son's fulang was coughing as he carried water home with a child strapped to his back in an old cloth. He went into the kitchen and picked out four sweet potatoes.

Lao Qiu was weaving bamboo baskets nearby. Seeing this, he said, "Go get two more. Don't overcook them—once they're done, take them to your husband for lunch."

Lu Ger paused while washing the sweet potatoes, was silent for a moment, then said, "Yes, Father."

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 24 Part 1

Chapter 24  

After speaking, Qi Junmu turned his gaze to Consort Dowager Xian and asked slowly, "Consort Dowager, you came to see Imperial Mother today—was it to ask after Second Brother's news?"

Of course that was exactly what she wanted, Consort Dowager Xian thought. But she hadn't expected Qi Junmu to come out and say it so bluntly, and for a moment she was at a loss for words.

She forced a smile and said, "Prince Ping is carrying out Your Majesty's business. As long as he is safe, it matters little whether I know his news or not."

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 363 Part 3

The villagers remembered going to town before to work for the big officials—heavy labor, sweat dripping, the stench of hard work clinging to them, clothes filthy. At night, when they went to collect their wages, if they happened to cross paths with the young masters and ladies in the corridors, those nobles would pinch their noses and shout about how foul the workers smelled before running off.

As if doing manual labor made them filthy creatures.

But now Guaizai worked right alongside them, doing the same tasks. The villagers couldn't quite put words to the feeling, but somehow their reluctance began to fade.

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 23 Part 2

Qi Junmu's expression remained indifferent. "Imperial Mother exaggerates. If the Empress has done wrong, I will never shield or cover for her. But I must first know what has happened to so enrage Imperial Mother."

Hearing this, the Empress Dowager's mood lifted slightly. She turned to Consort Dowager Xian beside her and said in a firmer tone, "Consort Dowager Xian, you tell His Majesty what happened."

Consort Dowager Xian rose, looking somewhat embarrassed. "Your Majesty, this matter was something I discovered by accident.

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 363 Part 2

The prefect thought about recruiting troops again, but the silver had already gone into his pocket and been spent—most of it sent to the capital as "gifts." He didn't have money to recruit soldiers and buy horses. Even if he had it, he wouldn't want to spend it!

And so the matter was delayed again and again.

Fang Zichen: "......"

This prefect—he's got some nerve, I'll give him that. Doing something this brazen and covering it up for years. And nobody said a word. Of course. Officials always look out for each other.

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 23 Part 1

Chapter 23

At these words from Ruan Jiqing, Qi Junmu chose to completely ignore Wen Wan and focused his attention on Consort Dowager Xian instead.

His first thought was that Qi Junyou had been sent out of the capital by him without so much as a word of notice, and now so many days had passed without a single message coming back—Consort Dowager Xian was bound to be getting restless.

Back in Emperor Jing's harem, the atmosphere had been subdued and peaceful.