The Noble Womans Guide On How to Tease Ones Husband Chapter 70
Translated by: Oinkoink
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After the New Year, the imperial edict was promulgated as scheduled and upheaval imdiately turned the three provinces of Jiangnan into a complete ss. rchants who had existing stock demanded exorbitant prices while the crooked bandits on the canals specifically robbed the salt and iron ships whereas hardened thieves ran amok in the city. The market and the city defense were frequently in chaos that the bottom rung civilians could only live miserably behind closed doors with their belts tightened while secretly pouring out endless grievances.
This however, was to be expected.
The royal court had not been at peace too these past few days. Once it reached the hour of chenshi (7am-9am), there would be bustling squabbles where the poor family faction quarreled with the prominent family while the royalists argued with the reform parties and the subordinates of the Wang family would bicker with the Xies. Chu Jinglan did not participate much in this matter. He would occasionally add so apt words to clinch the points that set off even bigger storms which provoked incessant indignation from Chu Sanghuai. The montum only quelled after he dismissed several ministers who were in line with Chu Jinglans argunts.
In this way, the situation of all the parties locking in the seesaw struggles beco more and more obvious with only few clear streams in the royal court. The contradictions and conflicts between them are enough for Chu Jinglan to exploit then thoroughly subvert the developnt of the chess ga.
[T/N: Clear Streams ( -Qngli) refers to the na of a uncontaminated political faction within the ruling class. It is also a taphor for political clarity]
Nevertheless, compared to the turbulent royal court, King Lan mansion is peaceful without the least bit of storm. ng Xuan had returned to Northern Land not long after Chu Jinglan rejected the marriage while ng Chen did not follow him nor did she stir up any trouble. Theres also no action from Ye Huaiyang as she has been occupied with the gold mine all day long and has no chance to et her face-to-face.
The only one who was fractious was Lu Heng.
She ca looking for you? When was that?
Staring at the jade pendant on the table, Lu Hengs eyes were full of wariness with imperceptible hints of resentnt as if it was a key that unlock the past mories, causing him to see his father spitting blood then dying in front of Xie familys main hall as well as an arrow piercing through his elder brothers chest when he ca back to report the news and himself kept running for his life on the horseback before blood-red finally oozing out amidst the luster glistening green surface as if it was forged with flesh and blood.
He moved his line of sight abruptly, unable to linger for even a second longer.
She wasnt looking for , its Yanger. Chu Jinglans voice rang out faintly.
That would make sense. Lu Heng smiled coldly. His expression beca bitter, When we returned to Wangdu, you and I had a consensus that the four prominent families are all enemies but what about now? Not only have you married Ye Huaiyang, you even condone her dealing with Xie Yun. Are you lambasting that youre not dying fast enough?
Chu Jinglan seemingly used to him pricking everyone like a hedgehog whenever the Xie family was ntioned. Without any changes in his expression, he rely stated indifferently, Yanger did not reveal anything to her rather wanted to find out if she is actually credible and in the course, solving the mystery perhaps would be a great help.
What mystery?
Yanger secretly investigated what happened back then. Saying that when the Great Teacher died, he voiced out so very odd words asking Xie Yuan to let Xie Yun go. Do you have any impression about this?
Lu Heng replied with harsh frigidness, No, my father was benevolent and had always treated her extrely well. He was probably afraid Xie Yuan would make things difficult for her due to her relationship with the Lu family. So it was normal to say such things.
I initially thought the sa too but eventually, sothing felt amiss. Chu Jinglans slender knuckle tapped on the table lightly, making a rhythmic clear sound when it suddenly stopped a while later. He raised his head and looked at Lu Heng solemnly, Ah Heng, you are more familiar with the Xie family. Put aside your emotions for the ti being and think carefully, have you seen anything out of the ordinary?
Lu Heng spoke bitterly, All I can rember was her personally brewing and giving my father a cup of poisonous tea which killed him on the spot. Whats there to say about such a vicious person? Back then when she lost her father, I was with her every step of the way yet she
The speech suspended as traces of reasoning erged that forcibly pulled the train of his thoughts to another direction.
Like brothers, Chu Jinglan is extrely familiar with his expressions. Seeing this, he asked stiffly, Ah Heng, have you recalled sothing?
After a long silence, Lu Heng finally spoke, Does Xie Qians sudden death count?
[T/N: Xie Qian was Xie Yun and Xie Miaos father while Xie Yuan is their uncle.]
Stroking his chin and pondering for a while, Chu Jinglan said, Xie Qian had heart disease. I rembered that day he and Xie Yuan received the imperial command to enter the palace for an audience. Father Emperor then let them go back a while later after they had discussed so political affairs. He subsequently fell ill halfway and when the imperial physician arrived, he was already at the verge of death. Many people in the palace saw this and there was nothing strange about it.
But there was sothing not quite right afterwards. Lu Heng hung his head to recollect appearing inexplicably solemn when the luxuriant greens shadow from outside crisscrossed on his face through the thin screen of the window panels. Xie Miao was assigned to another place and not in Wangdu at that ti. Xie Yun could not even take part in the funeral procession as the only daughter by Xie Qians side, saying it was the large familys custom. I couldnt restrain my anger and wanted to attest Xie Yuan but who knew I was stopped by my father who strangely did not say anything else. He just told to hurry up preparing for the wedding and marry Xie Yun into the family once the mourning period ended.
Chu Jinglan did not speak for a long ti after hearing that.
Based on his understanding of Great Teacher Lu, he would have stood up boldly to voice out if his future daughter-in-law t with such unfairness no matter how powerful or influential the other party was. Yet contrary to expectation, he prevented it when Lu Heng wanted to do so hence, there was surely sothing strange amongst it.
Lu Heng also had a similar thought. When both looked up, they noticed profound suspicions in each others eyes except Lu Heng soon resud his indifferent expression, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.
Just investigate if you want to since my opinion is not to trust Xie Yun and to prepare everything to deal with the Xie family.
He was about to leave but was stopped by Chu Jinglan. Turning his head back, Chu Jinglan hinted towards the jade pendant placed at the corner of the table. Lu Hengs gaze hardened. He turned back to grab the jade pendant then threw it out the window when rely a plop sounded and a tiny turquoise spritz of water splash as it sank into the bottom of the clear pond, leaving only a small ripples and fragntary floating rays.
Possession can be unchanged but people do, so could a broken predestined love be redeed by a bygone article? It may not be a bad idea to throw it away to unravel everyones unsettled heart.
With such thought in mind, Lu Heng left the study resolutely. The front of his long robe streaked across the side of the carved railing without the least bit of nostalgia as it swung far into the distance yet the figure wrapped in it appeared extrely desolate that even the courtyard full of spring could not hide it.
Chu Jinglan returned to the room after that.
It was already very late when he returned from the royal court and the discussion with Lu Heng took a long ti when it was almost evening before he had ti to see what Ye Huaiyang was up to.
Co to speak of it, these two people have not eaten together for many days. Without saying, there was already a lot to handle with the clans affairs while on top of that, the matters of the gold mine could not be side-tracked too, so Ye Huaiyang had been extrely busy for a period of ti. Both of them could only be affectionate for a short while when they returned to bed every day. Since it was not easy to have so free ti and seeing that Chu Jinglan was busy, she went to find Lan-lan alone where she spent the whole afternoon feeding and bathing it.
She was sleeping soundly in the rocking chair once Chu Jinglan entered the door.
As the air in spring was still chilling, she should have been covered more tightly but the thin moon-white quilt was presently crumpled and hung on the armrest leaving most of Ye Huaiyangs body uncovered with her chest and ankles exposed. The most significant was that a certain huge black and white thing was still arching around her body, emitting indistinct laughter from ti to ti.
How did Lan-lan co into the room!
With a darkened face, Chu Jinglan stepped forward to lift it and tossed it to the side.
Oooh!
It let out a scream seemingly very discontented with Chu Jinglans behavior as it turned over its round body and began to crawl with extre agility this way again. Yet before it got close to Ye Huaiyang, it was swept away by Chu Jinglans foot who incidentally gave it a cold sidelong glance. It imdiately dared not move again and sat on the ground, looking aggrievedly at them.
Turning around, Chu Jinglan pulled the quilt to cover Ye Huaiyangs body then leaned closer to lightly kiss her neck and chest. Sowhat awakened by Lan-lans previous cries, she now felt awfully ticklish by Chu Jinglans action that she shoved him away dazedly.
Lan-lan, dont
Raising his dashing eyebrows abruptly, Chu Jinglan propped his body up to stare at her for a mont before ripping open the bamboo-leaf patterned lapels and bite accurately at the utmost spot through her underclothes when the delicate body was rely seen sprung up like getting electrocuted. Feeling pleased, he let go of his mouth and looked up. Ye Huaiyang whose eyes were widely opened had already awakened from a confused dream.
. Jinglan?
What, still thinking its the beast?
His body pressed down heavily with intense discontentnt. Hearing that, Ye Huaiyang understood then fawningly wrapped her hands around his arms and spoke coquettishly, I was tired and did not pay attention to it climbing up. Dont be upset
As she had just woken up, her voice was delicately soft which stirred the heartstring of Chu Jinglan. When he wanted to kiss her, who knew Lan-lan would suddenly snort loudly behind him as if looking down on Ye Huaiyangs appearance of bowing low to flatter. Tilting her head to look at its expression, Ye Huaiyang laughed heartily all of a sudden.
The temperant of you two are really sowhat similar, ah
Chu Jinglans face beca even darker as he got up intending to throw Lan-lan out. Fearing he might hurt Lan-lan with his strength, Ye Huaiyang hugged his waist hastily and said, Let , let . I will take it out.
Not waiting for Chu Jinglan to move, she ran to Lan-lans side after slipping her slippers on. Kneeling on the ground, she stroked its head and softly coaxed, Good baby, go back and play in your lair first, okay? I will co back to keep you company after daddy leaves.
Daddy!
Chu Jinglan instantly blew up hearing that word. Without demur, he walked over and slipped Lan-lan out of the window then pressed Ye Huaiyang against the wall as he spoke angrily, Thrilling, is it?
Ye Huaiyang giggled non-stop without replying which was evidently on purpose.
The dark eyes of Chu Jinglan narrowed as he loosened the hold of her hands then retreated two steps back, It appears you are not interested to know what Lu Heng had told today.
After saying that, he purposely walked out. Ye Huaiyang reacted very quickly. Hooking her hands around his necks, she pounced on him and incidentally clamped her legs on his waist with an instant sharp change of attitude.
King Uncle, its my fault
Squinting the corners of his eyes, Chu Jinglan asked, Wheres the fault?
Everything Lowering her eyes, Ye Huaiyang buried her head in the hollow part of his shoulder, bearing a remarkable resemblance to a good child who changed after knowing her mistakes, Lord King Uncle is magnanimous, forgive this ti
Chu Jinglan extended both hands to support her and realized she was cold all over. So, he raised his chin towards the inner room and said, Go take a bath first. I will tell you when you co back.
Accepting his words readily, Ye Huaiyang slid down then walked to the clean pool while untying the soft silk sash around her waist. She stopped her track suddenly and turned around where she flung her sleeve that the end whirled like a dazzling pink mist before it finally landed on Chu Jinglans shoulder. Chu Jinglan glanced sideways at her as one of her arms slightly akimbo her willowy waist and her palm gently tugged while her bewitching silk-like eyes seemingly wanting to ensnare his whole person along with his soul.
Wont King Uncle co along with Qieshen[1]?
Chu Jinglan turned his hands over then using the force of the silk sash, he pulled her back into his arms and princess-carried her before walking towards the clean pool with a thin smile.
[1] (Qi shn) a from of self-address forrly used by a wife when speaking to her husband.
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