[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife":3,"chapter-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-1908":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife",{"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},1409820,1863,"Chapter 1908: 1905: Picking Up a Bargain","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-1908",1908,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1908: Chapter 1905: Picking Up a Bargain\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the court, Minister Qi and Grand Tutor Deng’s factions directly argued with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Heng remained indifferent to everything; even when called upon, he didn’t get involved at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides saw that Chu Heng wasn’t helping either of them. Although they were resentful, they understood that neutrality was better than favoritism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Tutor Deng played the victim by lamenting Consort Jieyu’s miscarriage and the loss of the princely fetus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Qi rebutted, insisting that this matter had nothing to do with Imperial Concubine Qi Zhao Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dispute was unresolvable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, after the morning court session, there was no definitive outcome from the debate; the unexpected task of welcoming King of Huainan and the Beirong Prince mysteriously fell to Prince Rong, Li Chongjin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the morning audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Heng, as usual, prepared to leave the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Minister Qi called out to him from behind: “Lord Chu, shall we walk together?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Heng waited for him to approach, and they walked side by side out of the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Qi walked for a while and, seeing as Chu Heng said nothing, couldn’t hold back and finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Chu, what do you think Deng Family intends, have they allied with the Empress?” Minister Qi’s probing was quite obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in this round of contention, Li Chongjin benefited entirely because Emperor Xuanming was fed up, and with Elder Zhong as the Grand Secretary opportunely suggesting Prince Rong’s name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus Prince Rong gained such a boon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Qi and Grand Tutor Deng’s faces clearly turned green with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, until today, with the Great Prince and the Second Prince obviously lacking any ability or power to inherit the throne, there were only three standout Princes in the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Imperial Son, though young, has been personally educated by Consort Jieyu; Deng Family’s plan is simple, the Fifth Imperial Son couldn’t manage these tasks personally, but Deng Family could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Deng Family didn’t have as strong a foundation as the Qi family; Deng Family rose gradually due to Consort Jieyu’s favor, even so, they had little depth, known as the family of an imperial consort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Prince Rong’s side, although the Lin family withdrew from the Imperial Court, ultimately, he is Empress Lin’s child, Prince Rong is still the son of the Previous Empress, from a legitimate vantage, his competitive strength, though weak, wasn’t absent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, the Deng and Qi families’ struggle naturally benefited Prince Rong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Heng had long anticipated Minister Qi’s impatience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing, he remained unfazed, understanding the hint: “Great Minister Qi, we are not familiar with the affairs of the Imperial Harem, it’s inappropriate to speak of such matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Qi chuckled, seeing Chu Heng clearly understood but was making excuses, unwilling to take a stance, as slippery as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed: “Lord Chu, you’re right, however, why does Elder Zhong favor Prince Rong so much, has Prince Rong done something recently?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard Prince Rong has been training frequently in the military camp lately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know either, I’ve been extremely busy lately, and another case has been discovered that needs urgent attention.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Heng first revealed a hint about his case handling, Minister Qi was slightly startled and couldn’t restrain his curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Lord Chu has been too busy recently, even when I invite you, there’s no time. If you don’t mind, feel free to ask if you need help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There is indeed one matter requiring your assistance.” This time, unexpectedly, Chu Heng didn’t delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Qi knew Chu Heng wouldn’t show goodwill without reason, nor engage deeply, his eyelids twitched, full of precaution and speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he smiled on the surface: “Lord Chu, speak freely, if I can assist, naturally I won’t delay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Recently, I’m investigating a disappearance case, and need help checking the victims’ household registries.”\u003C\u002Fp>",645,"2026-06-05T23:54:36.873Z",1,"novelbin.me","63451d733398d64d4c18c952676cf49b196476813c8d2594da74a99fd25ca05c","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-1909","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-1907",2499,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpeasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-cover.jpg"]