[{"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-742":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},1458362,1906,"Chapter 742 - 741 Drunkenness","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-742",742,"\u003Cp>The Second Prince looked grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress’ face was livid with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Shouning, puzzled, asked, \"Who is trying to harm my Imperial Brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides the Eldest Prince, who else would be brave enough?\" the Empress replied through clenched teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Second Prince fainted, the first to arrive at the pavilion was the Eldest Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arrival, the Eldest Prince helped the guards untie the rope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the guards went to look for the hidden weapon again, it was nowhere to be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, no one else had been to the pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress said with a sigh of relief, \"It’s fortunate that they didn’t directly target you, my child...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Prince, when suspended, was utterly defenseless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Eldest Prince truly intended to kill him, the Second Prince would have certainly died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Eldest Prince was naturally cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the reason, the Second Prince dying in Duke Dingguo Mansion would place the mansion under blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Prince being killed would lead to Duke Dingguo Mansion being imprisoned, and Marquis Dongxiang would surely intervene to rescue its people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering the bigger picture, the Eldest Prince had to pass up the opportunity and instead used it to teach the Second Prince a lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rope was sliced by the hidden weapon, and it just so happened that Princess Shouning was holding a knife...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation was tailor-made to frame Princess Shouning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, the Empress, somewhat placated, said to Princess Shouning, \"You better abandon any thoughts of marrying Prince NanAn soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Empress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After what he did to my brother, I’ve already given up on him!\" declared Princess Shouning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress waved her hand, saying, \"Withdraw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace maid helped Princess Shouning up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at Fengyang Palace, the palace maid asked, \"Has the princess truly given up on Prince NanAn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless my heart dies,\" said Princess Shouning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace maid sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew the princess was deceiving the Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the harsh words the princess spoke before leaving today were quite clever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would surely believe the princess had given up on Prince NanAn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those words benefitted Princess Shouning but were quite detrimental to the Heir of Duke Chong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cousin said publicly that she wouldn’t let Prince NanAn off the hook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could others not believe it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heir of Duke Chong, who had ended up a laughingstock for breaking his leg, didn’t reflect on his actions but instead sought revenge. This was petty, vindictive behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this matter, the Heir of Duke Chong fumed, \"How could I have such a foolish cousin?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She made such a declaration in public; if anything happened to Prince NanAn, doesn’t that imply he was the cause?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startle the snake by beating the grass is the last thing you’d do; yet she swept through, exposing every snake within ten miles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heir of Duke Chong was so angry that his leg hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His servant hastened to calm him, \"Young Master, please calm down. A gentleman’s revenge is best served after ten years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten years?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even ten days is too long!\" he retorted through gritted teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he planned to terminate the lineage of Prince NanAn Mansion as soon as his leg healed, but now it was not possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he had to vent this rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him upset, a maid brought tea and leaned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyed, he pushed the maid to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid, with tears brimming in her eyes, looked at him pleadingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That delicate appearance was truly pitiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A charming face flashed in his mind, \"When is Prince NanAn marrying the legitimate daughter of the Nanyang Marquis Mansion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In half a month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet concluded without incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Second Prince was carried back to the palace, Duke Dingguo Mansion worried that government officials might come to surround it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, after the banquet dispersed, no one came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duchess Dingguo escorted the guests out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin and Xingxing got into the carriage, while the Princess Consort was accompanied by the Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the carriage, Xingxing finally found a chance to speak to Su Jin, saying, \"Your birthday is coming up in a few days. I heard the palace is preparing a banquet; it’s surely the Emperor’s wish to celebrate it for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin’s brows furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her birthday coincided with Consort Yun’s death anniversary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could the Emperor really ignore Consort Yun just because he had a daughter now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fruit wine from Duke Dingguo Mansion was fragrant, and Su Jin had a delightful conversation with Qin Hanhan, drinking as they talked. They didn’t know how much they had drunk; while there was nothing before, in the jolting carriage, she started to feel a bit dizzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning to the mansion, Su Jin collapsed onto the Imperial Concubine’s Couch and fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Xingxing and Bi Zhu who helped her change and into bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin drank less than Qin Hanhan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having toasted Eldest Young Master of Duke Dingguo and Right Minister’s daughter, they were to depart for the Southern Border.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though her heart clung to memories, drink after drink followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she rode, the dizziness worsened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her vision darkened as she was about to fall off the horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Shun, with quick reflexes, hurriedly caught Qin Hanhan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Qin Hanhan, feeling nauseous, vomited right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She vomited all over Chu Shun...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Shun, \"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He almost couldn’t resist throwing her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a face full of disdain, Chu Shun promptly placed Qin Hanhan back in the saddle after removing his brocade robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without daring to ride with her, he led the horse towards Dongxiang Marquis Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drunk and unresponsive, Chu Shun decided to hold her accountable after she woke up the next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he woke up, Qin Hanhan had left a note and departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though drunk, Qin Hanhan remembered throwing up on Chu Shun twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Chu Shun escorted her back, he left her in the care of her maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to his chambers, Chu Shun washed and changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid served Qin Hanhan hangover soup, attended to her mouth rinse, and helped her change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unsettled, Chu Shun checked on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his handsome demeanor and realizing she was leaving, she felt reluctant, and Qin Hanhan moved in for a kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after just one kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nausea hit again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She vomited all over Chu Shun again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hanhan remembered nothing thereafter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must have been too scared by Chu Shun’s dark expression to stay conscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the break of dawn, she dared not bid farewell to Marquis Dongxiang and Mrs. Tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She penned her thoughts in a letter and hastily departed the Capital City on horseback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Shun sat on the bed, staring at the note in his hand with an unmistakable look of dejection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The letter spanned two full pages, yet not a single word was addressed to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chong approached him, offering comfort, \"If you can’t bear it, go after her and bring her back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is there for me to find unbearable?!\" Chu Shun exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chong reached for the letter, but Chu Shun, pretending not to see, folded it and slipped it into his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chong, \"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marchioness Jingguo was aware that Qin Hanhan was departing and had prepared a bundle for her journey, concerned about her leaving alone for the Southern Border, so she came to see her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When informed that she was gone, Marchioness Jingguo was surprised, \"How could she leave already? I prepared a servant and maid to accompany her to assure her safety on the road back to her home in the Southern Border.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Tang chuckled, \"We’ve already sent a servant to accompany and protect her on the way back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Marchioness Jingguo smiled, \"It’s better she returns sooner; this way, it won’t be long before she will marry here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Shun felt a deep sense of frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he wished to go after her, what difference would it make?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was returning home, and he couldn’t just stop her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that someone had been sent to accompany her, he refrained from following.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, he tucked the letter into his pocket and mounted his horse to ride after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All because of what was said in the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyoto was about to hold a lantern festival.\u003C\u002Fp>",1391,"2026-06-06T02:20:05.990Z",1,"novelbin.me","d95475cb53b0a476f74950e033c43260323a8b47f98d8f2c1a17ef72ebc36382","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-743","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-741",1103,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-cover.jpg"]