Chapter 389: then translation of chapter title

392. Chapter 392 Deciding to Come Clean

Xu Lao Fu Ren finally dreamed of it, the true face of the granddaughter who could bring good fortune to the Jin Yang Zi Residence.

But, she was not any of the granddaughters who had been brought back to the residence nowadays.

Do the brought-back granddaughters have a problem?

After Xu Lao Fu Ren was startled awake by the dream, the first thing that came to mind was this.

After all, she was someone who had weathered the inner quarters for most of her life, so she still had a keen sense for such matters.

But, she can't speak now!

Her words were extremely vague; even those close to her could only constantly guess her meaning, and if they guessed right they would get her response.

Xu Lao Fu Ren finally dreamed of that destined granddaughter; she wanted to make it clear to someone, and wanted to send people to investigate this matter.

But, she couldn't say it!

This made her feel terrible!

Xu Lao Fu Ren felt this wouldn't do, so she tried to have someone bring paper and brush so she could write.

Unfortunately, only her left side could barely move; she couldn't hold the brush steady, and before she could write a single character, the brush had already fallen three times.

The ink spread directly on the paper, long ago making it impossible to see what she had initially wanted to write.

This made Xu Lao Fu Ren resentful beyond measure; in the middle of the night she threw things and lost her temper.

After Jin Yang Zi was dealt with, he was utterly worried, spending his days either drinking or sleeping with concubines, seeking out lovers.

In the middle of the night someone came knocking, saying the old lady was losing her temper, and Jin Yang Zi reluctantly went over.

Xu Lao Fu Ren thought her son had come, and there was hope.

Result: he babbled on for a while, Jin Yang Zi didn't understand a word, and finally he grew impatient: 'Mother, just rest easy; there's still the family estate, the residence can't be finished, at most it's just lacking former glory—you can't blame that, your son lacks ability, your grandson still has guts, they're reckless as dogs, daring to do anything—this can't be blamed on me.'

Xu Lao Fu Ren nearly died of anger at his shamelessness, and with fury attacking her heart she fainted again!

After that faint, when she woke up again it was already the second day.

Let alone, when a person is extremely angry or at their limit, the body can truly struggle out some instincts.

When Xu Lao Fu Ren woke up the next day and tried to speak, she found her articulation much clearer than before.

Although her speech was still vague, if one listened carefully and slowly, they could roughly understand some of it.

This made Xu Lao Fu Ren weep with joy, unable to control herself from wanting to express her meaning to someone.

That fortunate granddaughter must be brought back!

But, which granddaughter is the fortunate one she doesn't know, nor is she sure where to look for her.

Xu Lao Fu Ren worried for a long time, then realized something.

That is, she cannot find that fortunate granddaughter, but in the dream she did see clearly the faces of the other granddaughters.

Using elimination, she can rule out those who originally shouldn't have been brought back.

That person took her place in the good fortune, obediently, causing the Jin Yang Zi Residence to become like this.

Therefore, unforgivable!

Xu Lao Fu Ren, speaking unclearly, began to look for the granddaughter.

After Prince Qi and the Princess Consort went through painful struggle and discussion, they finally decided, bringing Sui Sui, to personally go to the gate of Prince Qing's Residence and come clean about everything.

Prince Qing has the right to know this matter.

Prince Qi knows that Prince Qing has also been feeling bitter these years.

He at least still has the Princess Consort, concubines, and the sons of concubines.

But Prince Qing is truly alone, with nothing.

The two of them didn't send a notice and just showed up, which seemed slightly rude.

However, the two residences are close, and Prince Qing's Residence had nothing else to handle, so such a visit was still acceptable.

If they don't pick on each other, it's not considered rude.

Prince Qing had been preparing to drill troops early that morning; hearing that Prince Qi Elder Brother was coming with the Princess Consort and Sui Sui, he was somewhat surprised.

But he quickly had the steward prepare all the reception items; when he was alone in the residence, eating meals was just perfunctory.

Now that Prince Qi Elder Brother and Wang Sao have come calling, Prince Qing can't afford to be perfunctory anymore; he ordered the steward to prepare carefully.

Regardless of whether Prince Qi's family stays for a meal, the corresponding things still need to be prepared.

Prince Qi and his wife talked late into the night yesterday, and actually neither of them slept well.

Moreover, with such a big matter, how could they possibly sleep?

However, early on they both forced themselves to stay spirited, acting as normally as possible, so outsiders wouldn't laugh and speculate further.

The final question of Sui Sui's belonging definitely came from the two brothers' discussion.

Prince Qi thought, yes, Prince Qing Younger Brother needs a child.

But their family's affection for Sui Sui is not feigned.

Wouldn't it also be good to have another pair of parents who dote on Sui Sui?

So, can the child really not be raised in rotation between the two residences?

Carrying such thoughts to the visit, Prince Qi felt both guilty and somewhat justified.

Seeing Prince Qi Elder Brother and Wang Sao's faces not looking too good, Prince Qing's heart gave a jolt, and he instinctively guessed whether they had come to discuss some matter.

Prince Qing didn't ask directly; if he were still at the border garrison, he would surely have shouted the question.

But having been back in Jing Cheng for so long, whether to speak now, later, or after thinking—all have their propriety.

Although Prince Qing was unwilling to learn, in order not to offend more people and to reduce unnecessary trouble, he also learned as much as he could.

As for people he doesn't know and who are unrelated, Prince Qing doesn't care.

But for Prince Qi Elder Brother who is on good terms with him, he still ought to pay attention.

Prince Qing didn't ask; after the two sides exchanged pleasantries, Princess Consort of Qi found an excuse to look at flowers, and then she took Sui Sui out.

Prince Qing, upon seeing this, realized there was something to be said, and his heart tightened a bit.

This wasn't Sui Sui's first visit to Uncle Prince Qing's residence.

Before, when the brothers came to practice horseback archery, she had also come twice.

So coming over now is still somewhat familiar.

However, the Prince Qing's residence is also quite large, and its various decorations are also very luxurious.

So, although Sui Sui had been before, she hadn't seen everything.

Now, Princess Consort of Qi took her hand, and the mother and daughter walked slowly along the Wangfu's small path, looking at scenery different from that of Qi Wang Fu, and Princess Consort of Qi felt a sour ache in her heart.

She thought, the Prince Qing's residence's current arrangement wasn't bad either; with Prince Qing returning to Jing, the residence had at least regained some liveliness.

Even if Sui Sui came back, living there wouldn't be desolate.

But just thinking about having to part from Sui Sui, Princess Consort of Qi's heart began to ache, and the tip of her nose also felt an unbearable itch.

How could she bear to part?

How could she possibly bear to part?

But she had no choice but to let go.

Sui Sui has the right to know the truth; she ought to know her origins.

She is not an unloved child of the Chen family; on the contrary, her parents love her very much.

She should have been a true young lady in an environment filled with love and companionship.

But because of Chen San Niang's selfishness and the maid's negligence, she ended up as a poor little thing who suffered greatly in the village.

Thinking of these, Princess Consort of Qi's heart ached again.

Damn the Chen family!