[{"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-812":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},1458432,1906,"Chapter 812 - 810: Request for an Audience","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-812",812,"\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager had never seen Duke Chong’s face so grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart was pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Qi felt a bad premonition rise in his heart and asked, \"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong reported the exposure of the secret weapon manufacturing in Zhangzhou to the Empress Dowager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood drained from the Empress Dowager’s face, leaving only paleness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly looked at Prince Qi, \"You must return to your fief immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Qi’s face turned pale, and his expression became ominous, intimidating those who saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the Empress Dowager and said, \"I just returned to the Capital and leaving hurriedly doesn’t make sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Qi had endured for over a decade, and he wouldn’t do anything reckless to alert his enemies now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the exposure of the Zhangzhou matter...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staying in the Capital was truly dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Marquis Dongxiang lure him to the Capital to hold him there, unable to stir trouble for the court?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager wanted Prince Qi and Duke Chong to protect Princess Duanhui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong looked at the Empress Dowager and said, \"Illegal mining and manufacturing weapons is a serious crime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a plan that might save the Princess’s life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face turned ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Empress Dowager, she understood the severity of the crime in Zhangzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To preserve just one life would be no small feat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the green hills remain, there’ll be no lack of firewood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of Dongxiang Marquis Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang returned from the military camp to the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was about to dismount, he sneezed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rubbing his nose, he entered the mansion, and Uncle Lin approached him, saying, \"Marquis, Prince Qi is in the Capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang was startled for a moment, then smiled, \"That letter was indeed meant for Prince Qi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Young Master Su spotted the servant training from the ladder and inadvertently picked up a white dove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang had someone watching Duke Chong’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the convenience of catching pigeons, Marquis Dongxiang bought the house closest to Duke Chong’s Mansion and built an Observation Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every pigeon entering and leaving Duke Chong’s Mansion couldn’t escape the servant’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While it was difficult to catch pigeons flying in, those flying out were easier to catch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Zhangzhou incident, two pigeons flew out in succession, in different directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant only managed to catch one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The letter was vague, and the servant didn’t know whom it was for, so he gave it to Marquis Dongxiang to look at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang suspected it was for Prince Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unique paper was something only the insiders would recognize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fabricating it was easy for Marquis Dongxiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t forget, this Dongxiang Marquis Mansion used to be Duke Chong’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong’s Mansion moved in a hurry, leaving many items in the study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang had been managing Duke Chong’s Mansion for so long that every corner of the study had been thoroughly explored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang found the letter paper, then the handwriting of Duke Chong. Copying a few words wasn’t a challenge for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong’s handwriting, Duke Chong’s exclusive correspondence paper, Duke Chong Mansion’s pigeons, and Duke Chong’s reputation...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would suspect the letter had been swapped?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Qi returned to the Capital, which was proof he believed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Chong’s previous letter for Prince Qi was still in Marquis Dongxiang’s possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, he considered Mrs. Tang, hoping Prince Qi wouldn’t return to the Capital to keep her from gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with Madam Wen Yuan’s confession and testimonials from the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice and government officials, Prince Qi’s crisis was resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Prince Qi and his wife back in the Capital, he could avenge Mrs. Tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Dongxiang stepped down the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few steps, he said, \"Tell the servant watching Duke Chong’s Mansion to return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Marquis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Zhenbei Mansion, Agarwood Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch, Su Jin found the weather pleasantly cool, with large white clouds adorning the sky, and went for a stroll in the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing held a Beauty Fan, fanning Su Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked, she talked about the Heir of Marquis Beining and Miss Zhou Qi’s wedding date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their wedding date was set, for the twelfth of next month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Counting the days, it was just about half a month away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing meant nothing else by it, merely urging Su Jin to get pregnant soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lest Miss Zhou Qi conceives and her own lady hasn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dongxiang Marquis Mansion had always been ahead, and the lady shouldn’t hold them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Xingxing’s indirect suggestion went unnoticed by Su Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never imagined that straightforward Xingxing had learned to coax after her prohibition on mentioning pregnancy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the garden full of flowers, Su Jin felt an itch in her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring a flower basket,\" Su Jin ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing, \"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why a flower basket?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was everything she said a waste of breath?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a glance, the little maid quickly fetched a flower basket, thoughtfully bringing scissors along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin took the scissors, snipping an open begonia blossom off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing recoiled slightly, asking, \"Why pick flowers, my lady?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weren’t you just reminding me to prepare a gift?\" Su Jin replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing was weary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When would her poor Young Master Su finally get to meet him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing resignedly carried the bamboo basket, following wherever Su Jin went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a Princess had its perks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared scold her for wrecking the garden full of flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, she’d have been reprimanded countless times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after filling an entire flower basket, did Su Jin raise her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she returned to Agarwood Pavilion, a maid approached from behind, saying, \"Heir’s wife, Princess Qi seeks your audience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Qi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin’s eyebrows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let her in,\" Su Jin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid turned to relay the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing looked at Su Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would her lady see Princess Qi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Madame forget it was Princess Qi who incited Madam Wen Yuan to give poison to the lady?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered it; how could the lady forget?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Qi came to the door, surely intending to teach her a lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin stepped into the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing followed, saying, \"Madam, I’ll take the flower basket to the backyard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Su Jin could reply, Xingxing had already run far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing dashed to the backyard, put the flower basket down, and rummaged through the boxes’ corners for a porcelain bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was her cherished poison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since her concocted poison nearly incapacitated Su Jin, Su Jin hadn’t allowed Xingxing to make more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing was obedient; Su Jin threatened to sell her if she didn’t listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dared not defy her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what Su Jin hadn’t been told was, she had brewed more than one kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afraid of confiscation, Xingxing had always kept it hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avenge the lady, how could she not take part?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This poison remained untested, so why not use it on Princess Qi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brimming with excitement, Xingxing wanted to test her poison’s potency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snatched the little maid’s task of brewing tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Planning to pour the poison into the cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hidden Guard in the rafters was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This maid truly feared nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heir’s wife’s poison was just for scaring; hers might not be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was remarkably confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hidden Guard prepared to toss silver ingot to topple the cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better get a maid’s glare than let a maid get the Heir’s wife in trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hidden Guard silently pocketed the silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Xingxing struggled to pour the poison from the bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Try as she might, the poison wouldn’t pour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her treasured poison had clumped at the bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing, \"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1279,"2026-06-06T02:20:07.069Z",1,"novelbin.me","cfac1f90d55663e68234cbf2fbf3e45909097370270f9f52c369c0ec48a97ba8","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-813","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-811",1103,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-cover.jpg"]