So you can't be willful anymore! She only realized it later. In order to force Wang Yan to marry and have children, Old Madam Wang ran away from home and lived in a house in Qingcheng. But her behavior made it easier for the enemy to find a handle on Wang Yan!
Now that she has confirmed her relationship with Wang Yan, there are some things she needs to tell Old Madam Wang!
Clearly, Madam Wang had taken her words to heart, and her expression was somewhat dejected. Qin Qing then smiled and said something in response.
"Aren't you quite curious about whether what I just told the Prime Minister's wife was true or false?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Wang immediately shifted her focus, her eyes sparkling with gossip.
"Yes, yes, yes! What you just said has completely terrified her. Is it true or false?"
Qin Qing felt somewhat helpless upon seeing this; as expected…
"Doctors never joke about a patient's condition. Although I wasn't entirely sure, I was about 70-80% sure. Her appearance and condition perfectly matched that illness, and she didn't refute the symptoms I mentioned later. She looked very unwell... I think it must be diabetes."
Upon hearing this, Old Madam Wang stared blankly at her, seemingly not quite understanding what diabetes was, but judging from her expression, it must be quite serious!
"I never imagined that someone who always seemed so arrogant and haughty, with such a superior air, would have such a weak foundation!"
Qin Qing didn't seem very happy when she heard her say that, so she asked in confusion.
"Does the old lady dislike her? Just because of her condescending attitude?"
Upon hearing this, the old lady showed a hint of pride.
"It's not that I dislike her, but we've been mortal enemies for over ten years. Back then, she looked down on me because I came from a common background and thought I was uncouth. But A-Yan's father took a liking to me! He didn't like that woman! Haha! Later, he married someone else, who is now the Prime Minister Bai Zhenyi!"
Qin Qing was taken aback. So that's how it all started! No wonder that man was so sarcastic towards the old lady…
As the two spoke, the carriage moved slowly forward and soon arrived at their destination. After traveling through the banquet hall, many guests were already seated. Wang Yan also took his seat in the fourth row, which was obviously arranged according to rank. As a general, Wang Yan held a second-rank official position, so it was normal for him to be seated in the fourth row.
The seats behind him were for his family members. Qin Qing helped the old lady sit behind Wang Yan, and then she herself tactfully sat down directly behind the old lady!
Then... Qin Qing was pulled out by Wang Yan, who pulled her directly to his side, his expression still serious.
"You sit right here!"
Perhaps the movements between the two were a bit too exaggerated, which immediately attracted the attention of many people. After all, this era was still very much a time when men were superior to women! Qin Qing couldn't help but blush when she saw this, but she could only obediently sit down.
Until the old lady beside him whispered with a smile on her face from behind.
"Qin, this position is for the mistress of the house; the positions behind me are for the concubines!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Qing froze, her face immediately turning awkward. It turned out she had just assumed the position of a concubine; no wonder Wang Yan's expression was so unpleasant…
Indeed, normally, when officials get married, they bring their wives to banquets, and very few bring their mothers. But Wang Yan is not married, so there is no place for her. Yet Wang Yan is now making her sit with him... which shows how much he values her.
Although he remained calm and serious, showing no trace of gentleness, she inexplicably felt somewhat happy.
Soon, everyone was seated except for the empty row of seats opposite, and the old emperor finally arrived late!
"My beloved subjects, rise!"
Even though he was nearly fifty years old, the old emperor still looked majestic, robust, and full of energy. Next to him were only the Empress Dowager and the Empress, and then a clean-looking, gentle-looking young man...
One? This realization surprised her slightly, but there was indeed only one boy sitting in front, followed by the bearded prime minister and an unknown old man, and the fourth one was Wang Yan!
Wasn't it said that the old emperor had six princes and several princesses? Why is there only one sitting here now? This young man seems to be quite extraordinary.
Just as she was pondering, the boy seemed to notice Qin Qing's gaze, suddenly turned his head to look at her, and then a very gentle and harmless smile appeared on his face!
Qin Qing was taken aback. It wasn't that his smile was really handsome, but rather that in that abyss-like palace, how could someone like him stand out from six others and still appear so harmless... She wasn't some naive innocent girl, and the young man before her was definitely not as harmless as he seemed on the surface!
Thinking of this, she bowed slightly and stopped looking at the boy. A deep voice came from beside her.
"This person is the Sixth Prince, Long Tianyu! He appears harmless, but in reality, he is ruthless and cunning..."
Qin Qing looked over at the sound and saw Wang Yan holding a wine glass in one hand, taking a sip, his lips moving slightly, full of vigilance and indifference.
A wave of emotion washed over her. She had never heard Wang Yan evaluate someone like this before; the wariness in his eyes was so profound, clearly indicating that she had been tricked by that young man before…
"Yes, I know."
As soon as he finished speaking, a series of messages came from outside. The old emperor waved his hand and laughed ostentatiously and domineeringly.
"Announce!"
"The Crown Prince of Puda, Xi Yiji, has requested an audience!"
"puff!"
Qin Qing couldn't help but burst out laughing when she heard this, but fortunately, Eunuch Hai's high-pitched voice drowned her out, preventing her from attracting anyone's attention!
Only the sixth prince, who wasn't far from her, glanced at her seemingly unintentionally...
Wang Yan only turned his head slightly when he heard the noise, while Qin Qing could only wave his hand and explain in a low voice.
Don't worry about me!
Wang Yan didn't say anything, because his gaze was quickly drawn to another prince who appeared.
"Prince Kolo of the Ice Mountain Grassland Tribe has come to pay his respects!"
A cold and aloof man with a beautiful face walked in from outside the hall, his cold eyes showing a hint of respect.
"Chloe greets His Majesty! Greetings to the Empress Dowager! Greetings to the Empress!"
The old emperor was also surprised, but quickly recovered.
Prince Chloe continued.
"May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and longevity! My father specially ordered me to bring you this top-grade four-colored ginseng. This item is unique to our Ice Mountain Grassland and can prolong life and strengthen the body! It is to express the sentiments of our tribe."
As an old man nearing fifty, the old emperor was overjoyed to hear of such a rare item, but he only showed his satisfaction on his face.
"I appreciate your father's kindness! Prince Chloe must be tired from your long journey. Please, have a seat!"
Next…
"Summon the Crown Prince Gao Yangbin of the Duxing Kingdom to an audience!"
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