[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as":3,"chapter-after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-551":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","After Transmigration, I Snag a Stunning Bigwig as My Husband",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1458271,1906,"Chapter 551 Sour Plum","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-551",551,"\u003Cp>Since it was a complaint, it couldn’t go without some exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gatekeeping maid said Caiju was bullying others by relying on power, asserting the token wasn’t from Peony Garden but mentioned the Heir’s wife to intimidate her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She claimed that Princess Nanzhang was still the one in charge of the household, to which Caiju retorted that there might be a change in authority one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a few words, the gatekeeping maid escalated Princess Nanzhang’s anger to a new height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, the Prince hadn’t formally made her the Princess Consort, so her managing the inner court as a concubine lacked legitimacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, the Prince had once considered letting Su Jin manage the household, for which she had lost over three thousand taels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This resentment had been brewing in Princess Nanzhang’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the gatekeeping maid provoking her now, Princess Nanzhang became furious and harshly scolded the maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid was only good at complaining and not at stopping people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heir’s wife’s maids could handle things independently, while her subordinates were only capable of failing tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scolding left the gatekeeping maid in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She intended to please the Commandery Princess, so why did she end up being scolded?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, she only got scolded and wasn’t punished further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gatekeeping maid didn’t gain any favor and went back, dejected, to continue her duty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid Hong Ying looked at Princess Nanzhang and said, \"The maid from Qingqiu Garden came to Peony Garden for a token, but I didn’t give it to her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t expect she went to get it from the Heir’s wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder what urgent matter made it necessary for her to leave the manor?\" Hong Ying looked suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Zhao looked at Bilan, \"Weren’t you going out of the manor? That maid probably hasn’t gone far; follow and see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bilan nodded repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bilan was a senior maid, so she could call for a carriage when leaving the manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caiju could only walk, and there was no way she would catch up, instead getting left far behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After catching up to Caiju, Bilan got off the carriage and quietly followed behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These maids like Caiju usually had no chance to go out, so everything seemed novel to them—hairpins, earrings—they were delighted just looking without buying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bilan found it uninteresting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But gradually, she felt something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Caiju was interested in tiger head shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at them for a long time, as well as at small bellybands, tiger head hats, and rattles...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, she bought two large bags of sour plums and two bags of pastries before returning to the manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bilan, \"...\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having offended the gatekeeping maid, when Bilan returned, the maid wanted to check her luggage using the excuse that she might bring in dirty items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caiju was unwilling but had to open her luggage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gatekeeping maid snatched a handful, and Caiju could only swallow her anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly grabbed her bundle and ran away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling triumphant, the gatekeeping maid was in a great mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guarding the gate was a cushy job; unless they were senior or second-class maids, the younger maids were free for her to bully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She popped a sour plum into her mouth, and the sourness made her eyes squint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ptooey, ptooey!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spat the plum out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sourness brought tears to her eyes, \"So sour, how could anyone eat this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was about to throw the sour plums away when another maid said, \"Hey, don’t throw it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gatekeeping maid looked at her, \"Not throwing it, but are you going to eat it? Aren’t you afraid of it making your teeth ache?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t eat it, I’ll give it as a gift. Nanny Liu’s daughter-in-law is pregnant, and this sour stuff is just what she likes,\" the other maid laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took the plate and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bilan, standing by the side gate, happened to hear this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyebrows knitted tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Lady Chi was pregnant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Prince hadn’t stayed overnight in Qingqiu Garden, and besides, Lady Chi’s appearance was ruined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the other day, Hong Ying had taken the doctor to feel Lady Chi’s pulse, and there was no mention of pregnancy, so she must be overthinking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why was Caiju interested in tiger head shoes and bought so many sour plums?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bilan followed Caiju to Agarwood Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bilan misunderstood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought Su Jin was pregnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sour plums were for Su Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning to Peony Garden, Bilan reported her observations to Princess Nanzhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Zhao said, \"But didn’t the Heir’s wife and Young Master not consummate their marriage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Nanzhang’s face turned cold, \"Those two foxes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it wasn’t for saving Mrs. Wang yesterday, the Heir’s wife wouldn’t have exposed her exceptional medical skill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows when they might consummate and she’ll conceive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking back to forcing Su Jin to drink sterility medicine, Princess Nanzhang felt foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She always thought it was an open secret, but it turned out to be the other way around!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Zhao did not dare to speak further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew what Princess Nanzhang intended; she wouldn’t let the Heir’s wife give birth to a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since the Heir’s wife was skilled in medicine, they had no opportunity to succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Zhao looked at Princess Nanzhang and said, \"Could it be a misunderstanding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, the Heir’s wife fell off a cliff; if she were pregnant, I doubt she could have kept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, the maid from Qingqiu Garden went to find the Heir’s wife’s maid to get out of the manor, only to buy two bags of pastries. Something’s off here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Zhao suspected either Bilan missed something, or Caiju noticed and didn’t buy what she wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bilan insisted that Caiju didn’t notice her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Nanzhang disliked guessing and said, \"Have someone keep an eye on Qingqiu Garden and report any movement immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There must be something wrong with Qingqiu Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prince had been visiting Qingqiu Garden as much as he had in the past ten years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was partly because of the Heir’s wife, the Prince wasn’t someone easily swayed by others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she couldn’t obtain, no one else should hope to get!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agarwood Pavilion, backyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caiju gave Xingxing a pack of osmanthus cakes and half a plate of sour plums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing arranged them on a plate and brought them for Su Jin to taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin was lying on a small couch reading a book; she tried one and almost exploded from the taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jingchen looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin smiled, \"The taste is truly nice, not sour at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband, you should try it too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She handed one to Xie Jingchen, who, without much thought, opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he seldom enjoyed the privilege of Su Jin feeding him like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling was quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chewing twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jingchen, \"...\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The face slap was surprisingly swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Su Jin could endure it, Xie Jingchen was truly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spitting it out, his teeth stayed sour for quite a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been teased by Su Jin, Xie Jingchen wouldn’t let it slide; he reached out an arm, pulled Su Jin into his embrace, and kissed her hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing covered her face and ran away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ran out the door and bumped into a young maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nearly knocked the girl down the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young maid screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing hurriedly said, \"Are you hurt?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it hurt, she had to say it didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not hurt,\" the young maid grimaced, grimacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing looked at her, \"What’s your business inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young maid quickly said, \"Someone came from the front yard with a message, saying the Heir’s wife should return once she’s well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young maid spoke loudly, and Su Jin heard it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pushed Xie Jingchen away and glared at him, \"I’ll go back tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll go with you,\" Xie Jingchen said, still lingering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin took a sour plum, biting it slowly with relish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jingchen looked at her, \"You dare to eat more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not, it’s quite tasty,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you took small bites, the taste was just right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jingchen picked up a book and moved far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just looking at her made his teeth ache.\u003C\u002Fp>",1380,"2026-06-06T02:20:04.578Z",1,"novelbin.me","ddef192188ac7abce9205434e0972086c0cfd789af491834b7a1736867fc96d6","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-552","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-550",1103,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-cover.jpg"]