Chapter 323

Sui Sui's impact-style hug made Prince Qi's heart almost melt.

Translation: "Sui Sui's this impact-style hug made Prince Qi's heart almost melt."

Sui Sui's impact-style hug made Prince Qi's heart almost melt.

We can translate: "Sui Sui's this impact-style hug made Prince Qi's heart almost melt."

Better: "Sui Sui's impact-style hug made Prince Qi's heart almost melt."

Sui Sui's impact-style hug

almost melted

Thus line: Sui Sui's impact-style hug made Prince Qi's heart almost melt.

We need to output as 【1】 Sui Sui's impact-style hug made Prince Qi's heart almost melt.

He thought, "It's just eating bugs, what's so difficult about that? It's not a problem at all!"

Translation: "He thought, just eating bugs, what's so difficult? It's not a problem at all!"

We need to keep punctuation? We'll keep as is but English.

Thus: He thought, just eating bugs, what's so difficult? It's not a problem at all!

He thought, "It's just eating bugs, what's so difficult about that? It's not a problem at all!"

We can translate: He thought, just eating bugs, what's so difficult? It's not a problem at all!

Then Prince Qi took Sui Sui and them to eat roasted grasshoppers.

Translation: Then Prince Qi took Sui Sui and them to eat roasted grasshoppers.

Then Prince Qi took Sui Sui and the others to eat roasted grasshoppers.

Don't even say……

Don't even say……

After roasting, it still has a bit of fragrance?

After roasting, it still has a bit of fragrance?

Prince Qi still had some expectations for this, so while eating he suggested: "Wouldn't it be better if we removed the entrails?"

Translation: Prince Qi still had some pursuit for this, so while eating he suggested: "Wouldn't it be better if we removed the organs?"

Prince Qi still had some expectations for this, so while eating he suggested: "Wouldn't it be better if we removed the entrails?"

We can translate: Prince Qi still had some pursuit for this, so while eating he suggested: "Wouldn't it be better if we removed the organs?"

Sui Sui listened, looking bewildered: "... Ah? I used to hate throwing them away."

Translation: Sui Sui listened, looking bewildered: "... Ah? I used to not want to throw them away."

We'll translate: Sui Sui listened, looking bewildered: "... Ah? I used to not want to throw them away."

A little food is already enough.

Translation: "Just having something to eat is already good."

We'll translate: Just having something to eat is already good.

"Throwing it away would leave us hungry." fine.

Translation: "If you throw it away, you won't be full."

We'll translate: If you throw it away, you won't be full.

"Prince Qi felt a pang of sadness." fine.

Translation: Prince Qi felt a pang in his heart after hearing that.

We'll translate: Prince Qi felt a pang in his heart after hearing that.

"Feng Xuanrui also felt uneasy." fine.

Translation: Feng Xuanrui also didn't feel great inside.

We'll translate: Feng Xuanrui also didn't feel great inside.

"He quickly pulled out the remaining head and entrails, then patted his chest and said, "Don't worry

Translation: He quickly pulled off the remaining head and organs, then patted his chest and said: "Don't worry, sister, from now on we can eat whatever we want, no need to worry about others, we won't go hungry!"

He quickly pulled out the remaining head and entrails, then patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, sister; from now on we can eat whatever we want, we don't need to listen to others, we won't go hungry!"

We'll translate: He quickly pulled off the remaining head and organs, then patted his chest and said: "Don't worry, sister, from now on we can eat whatever we want, no need to worry about others, we won't go hungry!"

Upon hearing that, Sui Sui agreed, nodding obediently: "Okay, brother, I'll listen to you."

Translation: Upon hearing that, Sui Sui also thought it made sense, and quickly nodded obediently: "Okay, brother, I'll listen to you."

We'll translate: Upon hearing that, Sui Sui also thought it made sense, and quickly nodded obediently: "Okay, brother, I'll listen to you."

What does the Chen Dalang family think of this well-behaved, soft little child?

Translation: "What does Chen Dalang's family think of this obedient, soft little child?"

What does the Chen Dalang family think of this well-behaved, soft little child?

We can translate: What does Chen Dalang's family think of this obedient, soft little child?

Prince Qi really couldn't figure it out.

Translation: Prince Qi really couldn't figure it out.

We'll translate: Prince Qi really couldn't figure it out.

But for now, the most important thing is still to stay with the child.

Translation: But for now, the most important thing is still to accompany the child together.

We'll translate: But for now, the most important thing is still to accompany the child together.

As for Chen Dalang, go dig his mine.

Translation: As for Chen Dalang? Go dig his mine!

We'll translate: As for Chen Dalang? Go dig his mine!

Upon hearing the news, the Princess Consort of Qi felt her vision go dark, then dark again.

Translation: When Princess Consort of Qi heard the news, she only felt her vision go dark, then dark again.

We'll translate: When Princess Consort of Qi heard the news, she only felt her vision go dark, then dark again.

Why did the prince still join them in eating, even without being persuaded? Moreover, they even came up with a new way of eating—deep-frying.

Translation: The Prince didn't even dissuade them, how did they end up eating together? Moreover, they developed a new way of eating—fried.

Why did the prince still join them in eating, even without being persuaded? Moreover, they even came up with a new way of eating—deep-frying.

We'll translate: The Prince didn't even dissuade them, how did they end up eating together? Moreover, they developed a new way of eating—fried.

This is naturally what Prince Qi came up with; he thinks that although roasting makes it crispy, it's also dry and bland.

Translation: This naturally came from Prince Qi's idea; he felt that although roasted it's crispy, it's dry and bland.

We'll translate: This naturally came from Prince Qi's idea; he felt that although roasted it's crispy, it's dry and bland.

"Wouldn't deep-frying it make it taste better? Wouldn't it be more fragrant?"

Translation: "I feel frying it would taste better? It would be more fragrant."

We'll translate: "I feel frying it would taste better? It would be more fragrant."

"Exactly, after frying it in oil, it'll be more fragrant."

Translation: "Exactly, after frying it, it'll be more fragrant."

We'll translate: "Exactly, after frying it, it'll be more fragrant."

……

Translation: "……" (just ellipsis). We'll output: ……

Are grasshoppers considered vegetarian?

Translation: "Grasshoppers are vegetarian, right?"

We'll translate: Grasshoppers are vegetarian, right?

Really not.

Translation: "Actually, they're not."

We'll translate: Actually, they're not.

After all, it's meat.

Translation: "After all, it's meat."

We'll translate: After all, it's meat.

But calling it "non-vegetarian"...

Translation: "But saying it's non-vegetarian..."

We'll translate: But saying it's non-vegetarian...

It's barely acceptable.

Translation: "Can barely count as that."

We'll translate: Can barely count as that.

Although the Buddha is tolerant, they also couldn't just use the temple's pots and pans to fry this.

Translation: "Although the Buddha is tolerant, they also couldn't directly use the temple's pots and pans to fry this."

We'll translate: Although the Buddha is tolerant, they also couldn't directly use the temple's pots and pans to fry this.

So, following Sì Mǎlì, they went down the mountain to buy some, then they set up another stove and fried some.

Translation: So Sui Si quickly went down the mountain to buy some, then they set up another stove and fried some.

We'll translate: So Sui Si quickly went down the mountain to buy some, then they set up another stove and fried some.

"Really fragrant!"

Translation: "Really fragrant!"

We'll translate: Really fragrant!

"Even crispier!"

Translation: "Even crispier!"

We'll translate: Even crispier!

"Wow, eating it like this is still pretty tasty!"

Translation: "Wow, eating it like this is still quite tasty!"

We'll translate: Wow, eating it like this is still quite tasty!

……

Translation: ……

Deep-frying won unanimous praise from the children.

Translation: The fried version received unanimous praise from the children.

We'll translate: The fried version received unanimous praise from the children.

Even Prince Qi thought, "Little bug, caught!"

Translation: Even Prince Qi felt, little bug, captured!

We'll translate: Even Prince Qi felt, little bug, captured!

The Princess Consort of Qi couldn't accept that scene, so she simply didn't go over.

Translation: Princess Consort of Qi couldn't accept that scene, so she simply didn't go over.

We'll translate: Princess Consort of Qi couldn't accept that scene, so she simply didn't go over.

At this moment, she was listening to Aunt Qiu talk about various mansions' amusing stories.

Translation: She was currently listening to Aunt Qiu telling her interesting stories from various mansions.

We'll translate: She was currently listening to Aunt Qiu telling her interesting stories from various mansions.

Of course, especially private matters, there aren't any.

Translation: Of course, there's nothing especially private.

We'll translate: Of course, there's nothing especially private.

Under normal circumstances, it's also not easy to spread.

Translation: Generally, it's not easy to spread.

We'll translate: Generally, it's not easy to spread.

However, the bustle of each mansion can still be heard.

Translation: But the liveliness of the various mansions can still be heard.

We'll translate: But the liveliness of the various mansions can still be heard.

Aunt Qiu first talked about the Wei mansion: "I heard that Xiao Xu Shi was deprived of household authority, and is still reflecting in the rear courtyard; the old lady of the Wei mansion has now taken charge again."

Translation: Aunt Qiu first spoke about the Wei mansion: "I heard Xu Shi lost control of the household, and is still reflecting in the backyard; Old Madam Wei has now taken charge again."

We'll translate: Aunt Qiu first spoke about the Wei mansion: "I heard Xu Shi lost control of the household, and is still reflecting in the backyard; Old Madam Wei has now taken charge again."

The Princess Consort of Qi nodded after hearing: "The Grand Princess Long has intervened; if the old lady of the Wei mansion doesn't show any sign, then later the Huaiyang Marquis mansion will be targeted by the Emperor, and she'll have nowhere to cry."

Translation: Princess Consort of Qi nodded after hearing: "The Grand Princess intervened; if Old Madam Wei doesn't show some stance, later the Huaiyang Hou Fu will be targeted by His Majesty, and she'll have nowhere to cry."

We'll translate: Princess Consort of Qi nodded after hearing: "The Grand Princess intervened; if Old Madam Wei doesn't show some stance, later the Huaiyang Hou Fu will be targeted by His Majesty, and she'll have nowhere to cry."

The Marquis mansion was already declining; if they continue to cause trouble, later the Emperor will be dissatisfied and will find a pretext to take back the marquis title.

Translation: The Marquis's residence was already declining; if they keep causing trouble, later His Majesty will be dissatisfied and find some pretext to take back the marquisate...

We'll translate: The Marquis's residence was already declining; if they keep causing trouble, later His Majesty will be dissatisfied and find some pretext to take back the marquisate...

The old lady of the Wei mansion is elderly; would she not understand? Put bluntly, as long as her own interests aren't harmed, she just turns a blind eye to household affairs.

Translation: Old Madam Wei is up there in age, can she not see? Put bluntly, when her own interests aren't harmed, Old Madam Wei regarding household affairs just turns a blind eye.

We'll translate: Old Madam Wei is up there in age, can she not see? Put bluntly, when her own interests aren't harmed, Old Madam Wei regarding household affairs just turns a blind eye.

But once her own interests are involved, she can no longer pretend to be clueless.

Translation: But once it involves her own interests, Old Madam Wei can't pretend to be ignorant anymore.

We'll translate: But once it involves her own interests, Old Madam Wei can't pretend to be ignorant anymore.

"I heard that the old lady of the Wei mansion also gave the marquis two new beautiful concubines; now the marquis is blissfully unaware, probably forgetting that Xiao Xu Shi is being punished in the rear courtyard."

Translation: "I heard Old Madam Wei also gave the Marquis two new beautiful concubines; now the Marquis is so happy he forgets about Xu Shi being punished in the backyard."

We'll translate: "I heard Old Madam Wei also gave the Marquis two new beautiful concubines; now the Marquis is so happy he forgets about Xu Shi being punished in the backyard."

Regarding this result, the Princess Consort of Qi was not particularly surprised.

Translation: Princess Consort of Qi wasn't too surprised by this result.

We'll translate: Princess Consort of Qi wasn't too surprised by this result.

This is just a normal tactic in the inner quarters.

Translation: This is just a normal inner-household tactic.

We'll translate: This is just a normal inner-household tactic.

Originally, Xu Shi died early of illness; the Xu family, to maintain the marital relation with the Huaiyang Marquis mansion, directly sent Xu Shi's younger sister to the Huaiyang Marquis mansion as a concubine.

Translation: Originally, Xu Shi died early of illness; the Xu family, to maintain this marital relation with the Huaiyang Hou Fu, directly sent Xu Shi's younger sister to the Huaiyang Hou Fu as the secondary wife.

We'll translate: Originally, Xu Shi died early of illness; the Xu family, to maintain this marital relation with the Huaiyang Hou Fu, directly sent Xu Shi's younger sister to the Huaiyang Hou Fu as the secondary wife.

The Xu family didn't want to give up this piece of driftwood with the Huaiyang Marquis mansion; after all, the Xu brothers weren't particularly capable and had no talent, and if it weren't for the fame of the eldest Xu sister, the Xu family would have had no promising branch, and the old lady of the Wei mansion would not have agreed initially.

Translation: The Xu family didn't want to give up this piece of driftwood with the Huaiyang Hou Fu; after all, the fathers and brothers of both Xu Shi weren't promising and lacked ability, if it weren't for the fame of the eldest Xu Shi outside, the Xu family still had a promising branch, Old Madam Wei wouldn't have agreed initially.

We'll translate: The Xu family didn't want to give up this piece of driftwood with the Huaiyang Hou Fu; after all, the fathers and brothers of both Xu Shi weren't promising and lacked ability, if it weren't for the fame of the eldest Xu Shi outside, the Xu family still had a promising branch, Old Madam Wei wouldn't have agreed initially.

After all, the Xu family's original social standing wasn't high.

Translation: After all, the Xu family's original status wasn't high.

We'll translate: After all, the Xu family's original status wasn't high.

However, considering the son's liking, and adding that although the Xu family's social standing wasn't high, the brother's family next door was quite capable.

Translation: However, considering the son's liking, plus although the Xu family's status wasn't high, the brother's family next door was quite capable.

We'll translate: However, considering the son's liking, plus although the Xu family's status wasn't high, the brother's family next door was quite capable.

After some consideration, the two families became allied through marriage.

Translation: After consideration, the two families formed a marriage alliance.

We'll translate: After consideration, the two families formed a marriage alliance.

Perhaps when Xiao Xu Shi first married in, she also thought about treating her sister's children kindly.

Translation: Perhaps when Xu Shi just entered the door, she also thought about treating her sister's children kindly.

We'll translate: Perhaps when Xu Shi just entered the door, she also thought about treating her sister's children kindly.

But once she had her own children, more of her thoughts and energy went to her own biological children.

Translation: But when she had her own children, more of her thoughts and energy were also placed on her biological children.

We'll translate: But when she had her own children, more of her thoughts and energy were also placed on her biological children.

Especially when interests come into conflict.

Translation: Especially when interests conflict.

We'll translate: Especially when interests conflict.

Although she was a concubine, she was also the principal wife.

Translation: Although she was a secondary wife, she was also the principal wife.

We'll translate: Although she was a secondary wife, she was also the principal wife.

So why can't her son become the heir and inherit the marquis title?

Translation: So why couldn't her son become the heir and inherit the marquisate?

We'll translate: So why couldn't her son become the heir and inherit the marquisate?

Having such ambition, Wei Mingqiao, the legitimate son of the original wife and Xu Shi's nephew, also became an eyesore.

Such things are not uncommon in the capital; even the Princess Consort of Qi doesn't know how many she has seen.

Such matters are not rare in the capital; even the Princess Consort of Qi doesn't know how many she has seen.

We need to keep it concise but faithful. Let's produce: "Such matters are not uncommon in the capital; even the Princess Consort of Qi doesn't know how many she has seen."

But there are still many people who will do the same thing.

Translation: "But there are still many people who do the same thing."

They act under the guise of caring for their own family, but in reality it's just about the interests between the two mansions.

Translation: "They claim to be looking after their own families, but in reality it's merely for the sake of the interests between the two mansions."

The master and servant were chatting when they saw Hai Tang hurrying over.

Translation: "The master and servant were chatting when they saw Hai Tang hurrying over."

Upon seeing someone approach, the master and servant stopped talking.

Translation: "Seeing someone approach, the master and servant stopped their conversation."

Hai Tang entered, performed a salute, then softly said: "The eldest daughter of the Huaiyang Marquis mansion brings the eldest son up the mountain; knowing that the princess consort is also there, she wanted to come over to pay respects and express thanks."

Translation: "Hai Tang entered, paid her respects, then whispered: 'The eldest daughter of the Huaiyang Hou Fu brought the eldest son up the mountain; knowing you, Princess Consort, are also here, she came to pay her respects and thank you.'"

If it weren't for the Princess Consort of Qi and Xu Xinglan's rescue at the Lu mansion's banquet, perhaps no one would have known that Wei Mingqiao died in the artificial hill.

Translation: "At the previous banquet at the Lu Fu, if it weren't for the Princess Consort of Qi and Lu Xing Lan's rescue, Wei Mingqiao might have died in the rockery without anyone knowing."

The brother and sister this time went out also to pray for blessings.

Translation: "This time, the sister and brother went out also to pray for blessings."

Upon hearing that the Prince Qi's entourage would also be there later, Wei Yongmei didn't have time to go offer incense, preparing instead to first come thank the benefactors.

Translation: "Upon hearing that the Qi Wang Fu entourage was also there, Wei Yongmei didn't even have time to go offer incense; she prepared to come first to thank her benefactors."

After hearing Hai Tang's words, the Princess Consort of Qi nodded: "The person has arrived, right? Please hurry and invite them in."

Translation: "After hearing Hai Tang's words, the Princess Consort of Qi nodded: 'They've already arrived, right? Please hurry them in.'"

The Princess Consort of Qi didn't go out to meet them; she just gestured for Hai Tang to go fetch them.

Translation: "The Princess Consort of Qi didn't go out to meet them herself; she merely gestured for Hai Tang to go fetch them."

After Wei Yongmei brought her brother Wei Mingqiao inside, she first gave a deep bow to the Princess Consort of Qi, then Wei Yongmei earnestly expressed her thanks, and also had Wei Mingqiao kowtow.

Translation: "After Wei Yongmei brought her brother Wei Mingqiao inside, she first performed a deep bow to the Princess Consort of Qi, then Wei Yongmei again expressed her thanks earnestly and had Wei Mingqiao kowtow."

Wei Mingqiao had previously been burned to convulsions, and thanks to Doctor Wu, a pediatric specialist, he was saved.

Translation: "Wei Mingqiao had previously convulsed from a fever, and it was thanks to Doctor Wu, a pediatric miracle worker, that he was saved."

After returning home to recuperate for two days, his recovery was fairly good.

Translation: "After returning to the manor and recuperating for two days, his recovery was fairly good."

These days, the Wei mansion's old lady and Xiao Xu Shi have been feuding, leaving the whole household in a gloomy, miasmic atmosphere; Wei Yongmei really didn't want her brother to recuperate in such an environment, so she found a pretext and brought Wei Mingqiao to the Lanruo Temple.

Translation: "These past few days in the Wei Fu, the old matriarch and Xu Shi have been feuding, filling the whole household with a gloomy, miasmic atmosphere; Wei Yongmei really didn't want her brother to recuperate in such an environment, so she found a pretext and brought Wei Mingqiao to Lanruo Si."

Offering incense is a sincere act, so although the old lady of the Wei mansion isn't very keen, she still allowed it.

Translation: "Offering incense is a pious act, so although the old matriarch wasn't particularly keen, she allowed it."

Once they truly left the mansion and were far away, Wei Yongmei could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Translation: "Only after truly leaving the mansion and getting far away could Wei Yongmei quietly breathe a sigh of relief."

However, showing weakness too often is not good either.

Translation: "However, showing weakness too often is not good either."

Wei Yongmei understands in her heart that, for her and her brother to live well, the only one they can ultimately rely on is themselves.

Translation: "Wei Yongmei understands in her heart that, for her and her brother to live well, the only one they can ultimately rely on is themselves."

So, she also needs to work hard to maintain the connections she can keep.

So, she also needs to work hard to maintain the connections she can keep.

Even if people gossip or look down on us, it's okay.

Translation: "Even if people gossip or look down on her, it doesn't matter."

Living, being able to live better, not being bullied, is what matters most! The Princess Consort of Qi didn't make things difficult for the children; she quickly raised her hand to let the siblings get up.

Translation: "Living, being able to live better and not be bullied—that's what matters most! The Princess Consort of Qi didn't make things difficult for the children; she quickly raised her hand to let the sister and brother rise."

Wei Mingqiao hasn't fully recovered yet; he looks thin, his complexion is very pale, and his lips hardly have any color.

Translation: "Wei Mingqiao hasn't fully recovered; he looks frail, his complexion very pale, and his thin lips almost devoid of color."

However, the young man looks decent; his eyebrows and eyes are bright, though his personality seems a bit timid, and he doesn't dare to stare at people for long.

Translation: "However, the young lad is decent-looking, with clear brows and eyes, but his nature seems somewhat timid; he dares not hold someone's gaze for long."

The Princess Consort of Qi glanced at him twice, and Wei Mingqiao felt embarrassed, lowering his head, his toes shifting uneasily.

Translation: "The Princess Consort of Qi glanced at him twice, and Wei Mingqiao felt embarrassed, lowering his head, his toes shifting uneasily."

The Princess Consort of Qi didn't want the child to feel uncomfortable being restrained; she was about to speak when she heard footsteps outside, accompanied by Sui Sui's cheerful voice: "Mother consort, I'm here!"

Translation: "The Princess Consort of Qi didn't want the children to feel uncomfortable with formality; she was about to speak when she heard footsteps outside, accompanied by Sui Sui's cheerful voice: 'Mother Consort, I'm here!'"

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