Chapter 164: Why Did She Find It Hard to Believe?

Qin He felt resentful at being treated with neglect.

But she could not leave; if she left like this, her legitimate mother Cui Shi would look down on her, and Qin Bi would too. Hadn't the people of Yan Guogong Prefecture not driven her away? She would wait until she became a powerful cultivator and slap these people in the face.

She was a great female protagonist from another world; how could she be such an incompetent person?

The He Shi arrived a step later from Qin Yan Marquis Prefecture, saw Qin He, and paused in surprise. Though suspicious, she asked nothing; seeing He He Shizi holding Rong Yuan, as long as Rong Yuan's interests were not touched, it was fine.

After the meal, the Yan Guogong Lady called Qin He to a small hall: "My residence is not convenient for hosting guests; after eating, return with Fu Bao."

Qin He had wanted to leave long ago but had been forcing herself to endure; hearing this, she smiled, thinking it very proper, and said, "Then I will not disturb you further; another day I will bring Fu Bao to play again."

The Yan Guogong Lady did not reply; Qin He took Fu Bao and her legitimate son and left.

On the way back, sitting in the carriage, Qin He grew more and more frustrated, so angry she nearly vomited blood. Since crossing over, she had never been so humiliated; everyone ignored her, looked down on her, and she hated them all.

Upon returning to Xue Wang Prefecture, the Xue Wang Fei waited in the main hall.

Seeing Qin He and the two children return, the nanny took Qin He's legitimate son; Qin He's arms were extremely sore. Fu Bao ran to the Xue Wang Fei to boast about how good the food was, saying everyone praised her for having good fortune.

Compared to her time at Yan Guogong Prefecture, the little girl was once again full of spirit.

"Did the Yan Guogong Lady keep you for a meal?" the Xue Wang Fei asked, somewhat surprised.

Qin He smiled faintly and nodded, sitting down to say, "Originally we were to stay longer, but Fu Bao insisted on returning, so I brought her back. The He family truly is a great cultivation clan; every member is outstanding."

The Xue Wang Fei's eyes flickered, and she smiled: "It seems He He Shizi has not neglected Fu Bao now that he has a child."

Qin He agreed: "Fu Bao was raised under He He Shizi's watch."

The Xue Wang Fei nodded; in that case, she must plan carefully how to make Fu Bao win more from Yan Guogong Prefecture. It was entirely different whether He He Shizi had a biological child or not.

Qin He's visit to Yan Guogong Prefecture was quickly known to Rong Juan.

Rong Juan returned from the study to the bedroom; his youngest son was still asleep. Rong Juan sat down for tea and told Qin Bi, who had just woken from her afternoon nap, about the matter: "Qin He went to Yan Guogong Prefecture?"

Qin Bi was surprised; impressive. On such a day, even she, Rong Yuan's birth mother, would not dare to go, yet Qin He had boldly gone.

Her courage was commendable; she could not help but admire it.

"Did Rong Yuan suffer any loss?" Qin Bi asked, fearing the unexpected.

Qin Bi always believed that the world was unpredictable and nothing could be taken for granted.

"What are you thinking?" Rong Juan glanced at Qin Bi: "How could that be? If He Yan dares to let my son suffer, I, Rong Juan, will dare to secure another title of Junior Heir Prince for Rong Yuan."

If he saw even a hint of mistreatment of Rong Yuan by He He Shizi, Rong Juan would take the child back.

With his battle qi value, securing another title of Junior Heir Prince for his eldest son at a prince's residence would be no problem.

However, Yan Guogong Prefecture clearly belonged to Rong Yuan; giving it up willingly was absolutely impossible.

Qin Bi believed this; the He He Shizi had the ability. Now, the main issue was that his youngest son needed care, and the He He Shizi could not leave. Otherwise, gaining another hereditary title through military merit would be no problem.

"I just don't understand," Qin Bi said, unable to comprehend: "Isn't Qin He very proud? If He He Shizi had any intention, he would simply ignore her, and He He Shizi himself would seek to compensate her. How awkward for Qin He to rush over at this time."

"Yan Guogong Prefecture's vast estate is about to fly away," Rong Juan sneered coldly: "She's panicked!"

Qin Bi chuckled lightly. So, Qin He was not so confident that she could manipulate He Yan. Some things could not be judged by appearances alone. Qin Bi mocked, yet Qin He had indeed gained many benefits.

It was good they had divorced!

The women of the civil and military officials had slightly heard of Qin He's visit to Yan Guogong Prefecture and could not help but sigh. The Minister of Revenue's Lady said, "The affection of childhood sweethearts is indeed different; allowing Qin He to go on such a day suggests He He Shizi will still support Qin He."

"I heard she left only after eating," another Lady said.

Several Ladies pondered; this meant they did not treat Qin He as an outsider.

"From now on, we cannot look down on the First-Rank Junior Princess Fu Bao," the Vice Minister of War's Lady said: "With a mother like Qin He, the cultivation path of the First-Rank Junior Princess Fu Bao will be nothing short."

The Ladies each had their own thoughts but offered no rebuttal.

In the cultivation world, the strong are respected; without power, one is like an ant. Everyone wants to befriend powerful cultivators.

The next day, Qin He went to Qin Yan Marquis Prefecture, strutting proudly to find her legitimate mother Cui Shi: "Mother, I went to find He He Shizi."

Cui Shi was shocked and uncertain, truly unable to imagine Qin He would dare to go, and even be kept for a meal before leaving. She never thought He He Shizi felt such deep affection for Qin He, granting her dignity even on such an occasion.

"Did you ask He He Shizi about the child?" Cui Shi still found it hard to believe.

"I did," Qin He felt a moment of guilt, but thinking of Qin Bi secretly giving birth to He He Shizi's child, she became self-righteous again: "I said I would ask, and I certainly would not break my word. The people of Yan Guogong Prefecture still dote on my Fu Bao. Qin Bi gave birth to the child, so He He Shizi had no choice but to acknowledge him; after all, he had no other child. Qin Bi's planning was truly clever."

Cui Shi was skeptical: "Did you really ask?"

"Of course," Qin Bi said proudly: "He He Shizi promised me one person for a lifetime. He betrayed me and must give me an explanation. How can Qin Bi, by using schemes to bear a child, snatch away my and Fu Bao's status?"

Cui Shi stared at Qin He; how could she not believe it a little?

But Qin He was so earnest that Cui Shi had no choice but to believe her; after all, Qin He had indeed visited Yan Guogong Prefecture, and Qin Yan had gone with her. This illegitimate daughter returned extremely envious.

"Mother," Qin He said with a solemn face: "My fortune value is high, and my child's fortune value is high. I hope Qin Yan Marquis Prefecture and the Cui family will both provide me with assistance."

Cui Shi, as the head of the household, came from a high background and valued interests most; she spoke: "As long as you have the ability, the Cui family will naturally provide you with assistance."

Qin He felt proud, lifting her chin slightly: "I need cultivation resources; I am just short of monster crystals. Mother, could you give me one hundred monster crystals? Being valued by the immortal sect will also benefit the Cui clan."

Cui Shi said no more and ordered someone to bring one hundred monster crystals for Qin He.

Qin He showed a proud smile and left Cui Shi's courtyard. Her legitimate sister and Qin Yan and others came to find her, each admiring and praising Qin He, their eyes shining.

"Sister Qin He, you truly have good fortune!" Qin Yan said.

Qin He maintained her smile, enjoying the praise.

Qin He's legitimate sister snorted: "Let Qin Bi be proud; so what if she secretly bore He He Shizi's child? She still cannot compete with Fu Bao. When Junior Heir Prince Rong Yuan met the He clan members, Qin He could go to Yan Guogong Prefecture, but Qin Bi could not. What does Qin Bi have to compete with Sister Qin He?"