[{"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-645":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},1458515,1906,"Chapter 645 Ointment","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-645",645,"\u003Cp>The Emperor also found it baffling that Marquis Dongxiang was eager to take on this task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Praying to heaven for rain is not a trivial matter and should not be taken lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Duke Chong opposed with well-founded reasons, so the Emperor couldn’t just disregard him and assign the task to Marquis Dongxiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since Duke Chong wasn’t the only one objecting, the Emperor said, \"It’s indeed inappropriate to hand this matter to Marquis Dongxiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Duke Chong breathed a sigh of relief and was about to feel glad, the Emperor spoke again, \"Let’s have Prince NanAn handle this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong nearly choked on his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the task wasn’t given to Marquis Dongxiang, who doesn’t know that Prince NanAn is practically in league with him now?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since Prince NanAn had just broken his son’s leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opposed giving the task to Marquis Dongxiang, and the Emperor gave it to Prince NanAn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever Marquis Dongxiang wanted to do, could he not just follow through?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he wouldn’t even have to do it personally; just move his lips and it would be done!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might as well have handed it to Marquis Dongxiang directly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong was huffing and puffing with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Fu was glancing around nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he even mention that he just saw Marquis Dongxiang winking at the Emperor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s served the Emperor for over thirty years, and it’s the first time he’s seen a minister wink at the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a bit shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was beyond what he could comprehend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Fu’s gaze shifted elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor finished his instructions and glared fiercely at Marquis Dongxiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the court session ended, just as Marquis Dongxiang was about to return home, a little eunuch approached him, respectfully yet tremblingly, saying, \"The Emperor wishes you to get to the Imperial Study immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang turned and went to the Imperial Study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he entered, he saw the little eunuch taking down a painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Marquis Dongxiang enter, the eunuch quickly rolled up the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang’s mouth twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just took two paintings from the Emperor; was it necessary to guard against him like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing him, the Emperor threw the memorial he was holding onto the Dragon Desk, saying, \"Marquis Dongxiang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your audacity is truly growing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You dared to wink at me right in the Political Discussion Hall!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was scolded, Marquis Dongxiang’s expression didn’t change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has the Emperor thought about why I did that?\" asked Marquis Dongxiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven knows why he wanted to take on the prayer for rain task himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he doesn’t provide a good reason, today’s wink incident won’t be easy for him to justify!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang looked at the Emperor and said, \"Has the Emperor considered the possibility of going to pray for rain himself and it not raining?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s impossible that the Emperor hadn’t thought of this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he goes to the altar specifically to pray for rain and the heavens remain dry, it’s not a good look for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially if someone stirs up trouble, he’d become the ineffectual monarch in the face of heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking that such a possibility was likely, the Emperor got a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Fu then spoke, \"Does the Marquis have a way to ensure rain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" replied Marquis Dongxiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I can choose a time when it’s more likely for it to rain for the Emperor to pray.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why Marquis Dongxiang wanted to take on the task himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were left to others, they might complete the task properly but wouldn’t consider the Emperor’s reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang, on the other hand, would find a way to delay and try to turn a bad situation into a favorable one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the task wasn’t ultimately given to Marquis Dongxiang, Prince NanAn was easygoing, making it almost the same result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor, initially worried about the possibility of praying without rain, felt reassured by Marquis Dongxiang’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing he’d just told Marquis Dongxiang to get over here, the Emperor understood Marquis Dongxiang’s temper hasn’t changed in decades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this is done well, I will reward you handsomely,\" said the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to the mansion, Duke Chong went directly to the Heir of Duke Chong’s quarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he even entered the yard, he heard a piercing scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound broke Duke Chong’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the Imperial Physician was removing the silver needle from the Heir of Duke Chong and applying ointment to his foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pitch-black ointment was truly unsightly and had a terrible smell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Duchess covered her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong approached and said, \"What kind of messy ointment is this that you’re using on Honghong?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Physician said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Duchess, feeling frustrated, said, \"This is the ointment worth ten thousand taels, just sent by the Princess Consort Zhenbei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spending ten thousand taels on such a foul-smelling ointment made the Duchess internally nauseated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want to pay that ten thousand taels at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s stall for now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After applying the medicine, the Imperial Physician helped fix the injured area of the Heir of Duke Chong before taking his medical kit and bidding farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Duchess, sensing Duke Chong’s foul mood, asked, \"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong mentioned a few things about the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Duchess, just as angry, said, \"No need for the Duke to be upset about this matter; having Prince NanAn handle the rain prayer is indeed appropriate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Duchess continued, \"If this task fails, then watch how the Emperor will hold him accountable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it, the Duchess’s eyes gleamed, and she said, \"I have a plan that could kill two birds with one stone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned closer to Duke Chong and whispered a few words in his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong’s lips curled into a smile, \"Madam, brilliant plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Zhenbei Mansion, Agarwood Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the corridor, Xingxing leaned against a pillar, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s already late morning, and the lady still hadn’t gotten up, not knowing when she would wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had advised against staying up late, but the lady wouldn’t listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it really necessary to exhaust oneself mentally and physically to prepare ointment for the Heir of Duke Chong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room, Su Jin woke up, and as soon as she moved, her whole body ached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the day she was tormented once in the carriage and then couldn’t escape it at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A martial artist with particularly good stamina, she’d considered several times just stabbing him to end it, lest one day she dies by his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rather missed the frail Xie Jingchen, who seemed like he’d vomit blood when angered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about how Xie Jingchen could resist most poisons, Su Jin believed she’d brought this trouble upon herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poisoning him wouldn’t bring him down at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it could, he could endure for half a day...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In half a day’s time, one could do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying in bed for a while, Su Jin finally called Xingxing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Su Jin’s poor complexion, Xingxing asked, \"Miss, are we going back to the Marquis Mansion today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course we are!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, returning home was just an excuse to preserve her life; if she didn’t go back today, the excuse would lose its effect in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But miss, you don’t look well,\" Xingxing worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin glanced at herself in the copper mirror; indeed, she looked a bit haggard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This body was still too fragile; it couldn’t withstand staying up late, and just a night of it resulted in dark circles faintly shadowing her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin slapped her own face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle slapping sound spread out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing, \"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did the lady not wake up properly yet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poor complexion won’t get better by hitting oneself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swelling would only cause more worry, and if the Marquis and Madam misunderstood it as being beaten by the Lord, the Lord would be mercilessly punished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin wasn’t fond of rouge and cosmetics, but to mask her pallor, she rarely applied some.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reflecting in the copper mirror was a vibrant and radiant pure beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, you’re so beautiful!\" Xingxing praised.\u003C\u002Fp>",1372,"2026-06-06T02:20:05.225Z",1,"novelbin.me","f1cfe5aa887e57bf81a1654ffd7dd8801c360f40a2eb622f1d3ba2d34749daaa","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-646","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-644",1103,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-cover.jpg"]