NFBE Chapter 206 The Girl with Super Strength and the Frail Scholar
Chapter 206 The Girl with Super Strength and the Frail Scholar
Murong Heng watched Qin Yunshang leave this world wearing the beautiful dress he had praised, and there was nothing he didn't understand.
She picked up the imperial decree of divorce early on; the tear stains on it were extremely obvious. At this moment, she was filled with remorse for letting the emperor issue the decree.
How could a proud princess allow a male concubine to become her husband!
He had always thought his princess had changed beyond recognition and no longer needed him, but it turned out he had let go too soon.
My dead heart suddenly came back to life, and the pain was so intense that I wanted to dig it out.
"Great Prince Consort, I always thought you would dote on Yunshang and have the Emperor bestow a marriage upon you."
Even if Yunshang is heartbroken, she wouldn't let me embarrass you. In the end, you're the one who caused her death; ultimately, I misjudged you.
The Empress Dowager was heartbroken that an elderly woman had to outlive her son, and she was so grief-stricken that she needed to be supported by the palace maids.
"Your Majesty, I have disappointed you." Murong Heng knelt down and kowtowed.
Mu Ningyan saw a piece of paper on the bedside table, wiped away her tears, read what was written on it, and handed it to Murong Heng.
"Father, this is Mother's last wish."
[Murong Heng, you will rest in peace with me a hundred years from now. Otherwise, I will haunt you even as a ghost.]
"Ha! Good!"
Tears welled up in Murong Heng's eyes, but he smiled and replied with a "okay."
The Empress Dowager knew the reason Qin Yunshang wanted to commit suicide—she wanted to kill Murong Heng—and knew that her daughter would not allow it. Frustrated, she left with her entourage.
Murong Heng personally took care of Qin Yunshang's funeral arrangements. Now that she was a commoner, she naturally could not be buried in the imperial mausoleum. Qin Yunshang was buried in the Mu family's ancestral cemetery, which can be considered as fulfilling her wish.
The system kept telling Ye Yaoyao about Qin Yunshang's death along the way.
Sigh! Qin Yunshang is really hard to judge.
The deceased are gone, and all things have vanished.
Ye Yaoyao didn't dare to discuss her anymore.
[System, how is the Grand Prince Consort doing?]
The Grand Prince Consort couldn't let go of Qin Yunshang before, so he practiced Buddhism with his hair still intact. Now that he has left the secular world behind, he has shaved his head and stayed at Taigu Temple.
After he passes away, Mu Ningyan will bury him with Qin Yunshang.
[Yes! If there's a next life, I hope they can be together happily!]
Murong Heng was a great benefactor to the Ye family, and Ye Yaoyao gave him her blessing.
They had been traveling a bumpy road when the carriage stopped at the entrance of Fushan Village.
"Ninth Imperial Uncle, Yaoyao, we've arrived," Liu Shuyu said, getting off another carriage to remind them.
Prince Jing's men discovered information about the Phoenix Tail Flower, and Qin Jingyu went out with them to look for clues.
The two of them came down one after the other. Ye Yaoyao looked around and saw that the area was surrounded by mountains, and the scenery was quite nice.
The ground was littered with all sorts of things, and the road was difficult to walk on. Liu Shuyu helped Qin Longyue walk ahead and led the way into the village.
"Watch your step."
Qin Jingyu took Ye Yaoyao's soft little hand in his large hand, reminding her as she looked around.
Several months have passed, and most of the housing here has been completed. The new houses outside are much better than before, but I didn't see many people when I walked over.
As you walk further in, you see villagers and government officials busy building houses.
A group of people dressed in noble attire instantly attracted the attention of the working people, who turned to look at them.
"Has the imperial court sent someone again?"
"Do you think it's natural?"
"It's just a natural talent; this is like returning home in glory."
"Yes, Uncle Awang, I'm back."
Everyone knew that the children raised by the entire village had become successful, so they stopped what they were doing and came over to say hello.
"Wow! He's become an official now, and he looks much better than before."
"This is the third-ranked scholar! Do you know what that means?"
"A third-place scholar has appeared in our mountain village. He's so impressive, I almost didn't recognize him."
"Tian Sheng, everything's set up at Auntie's house. Come over for dinner later."
The villagers were very welcoming, and Liu Shuyu smiled and nodded repeatedly in response.
"Uncles and elders, I'm going to see my grandfather first. We'll catch up later."
"Go on, go on! Your grandpa's been talking about you!"
"They are all good people."
"Yes! They are all benefactors of our Liu family."
"Madam, we really need to thank them properly."
"Okay, we don't have much with us right now. We'll have someone send it over once things have settled down."
Qin Longyue wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. Her son had lived a hard life before, but seeing the simple and honest folks here and the group of warm-hearted villagers helping him, the couple were deeply moved and wanted to repay the villagers.
Ye Yaoyao heard the villagers whispering that she was beautiful, like a fairy, and smiled back at them in a friendly manner.
When Liu Shuyu found his home, the small, dilapidated house he remembered had been expanded into a brick and tile house several times larger.
"Second cousin, you don't recognize the house you've lived in for over ten years, do you?"
"I really didn't recognize you, thank you, cousin."
Faced with this pleasant surprise, Liu Shuyu was deeply moved, knowing that it was his cousin who had arranged for the construction of this place.
“The houses in the village are well built, but it’s not just my achievement. They raised you, my cousin, and it was my second uncle and aunt who paid for it.”
At most, she suggested improving the housing conditions here.
"Thank you, Father and Mother."
"No need to thank me. Twenty years of kindness, it's only right that we do anything for you."
Just then, a young man passed by and told him with a smile.
“Tian Sheng, you’re back! Your grandpa’s helping out over there! I’ll go call him back.”
"Thank you, Brother Aniu. I will go and bring Grandpa back myself."
Liu Shuyu opened the door and led the people inside.
"Your Highness, Father, Mother, Cousin, please go in and rest first. I'll be right back."
"Cousin, I'll go with you."
Ye Yaoyao had been sitting in the carriage for a long time and wanted to go out for a walk, so the Liu couple went out with her.
With the villagers working together, all the houses were built by everyone. With the help of people sent by the Liu family, the rebuilt houses in the whole village are almost finished.
Liu Yunyu found his grandfather, who was kneading mud.
An elderly man with sharp eyes spotted someone and quickly shouted:
"Old Liu, Tian Sheng is back. You should go back with him right away."
The old man turned around, and it was his grandson.
"My dear grandson, you're back. Grandpa missed you so much."
Grandpa Liu put down his tools and walked quickly forward.
"Grandpa." Liu Shuyu tried to help him up, but the old man stepped aside.
"No, I'm all dirty, don't get your clothes dirty."
Grandpa Liu looked his grandson up and down, nodding with satisfaction. The old man had made something of himself.
“Grandpa, we are Shuyu’s parents. Please come back with us.”
Liu Yunchuan stepped forward and pulled Grandpa Liu along.
"You are... no... Shuyu's biological parents?"
Liu Shuyu wrote back to inform us that Grandpa Liu was at a loss when he met the high-ranking official from the capital.
"Please excuse my poor hospitality; I didn't treat you well enough."
As the group walked out, a woman's voice came from outside.
"Excuse me."
A petite girl came in carrying two large logs on her shoulders.
[System, this girl is unusual. Investigate who she is.]
Her name is Cheng Su. She's very strong, her family owns a pig slaughterhouse, and she and her second cousin are childhood sweethearts.
[It turns out she's my second cousin's childhood sweetheart! A girl with superhuman strength and a frail, handsome scholar—a perfect match!]
The system drew out the word "oh," and Ye Yaoyao understood. She looked at Liu Shuyu and saw that his ears were completely red.