Chapter 1046 - 1042: Luring
Chapter 1046 - 1042: Luring
Chapter 1046: Chapter 1042: LuringSu Pan’er couldn’t help greeting her family, relieved and genuinely delighted to see that her grandfather still had robust health and her parents were healthy as well.
After having lunch at the Su family’s mansion, she then climbed back into the carriage to return.
Remembering her mother’s sigh that Ke’er was becoming more wilful day by day and her repeated requests for Su Pan’er to find someone suitable to take charge of him, Su Pan’er heaved a silent sigh.
Just wait a little longer!
If Ke’er could achieve good results and add a feather to his cap, then when it came to finding a wife for him, they would have a choice not only from ordinary official families but perhaps also from those prestigious and historical families with hundreds of years of history.
Of course, this would also depend on Ke’er’s own opinion.
As she pondered on Ke’er’s marriage, Su Pan’er’s thoughts shifted to Qin Shuan’er who was actively looking at potential suitors, and to Jun Ruoxue’s situation, causing her to suppress her smile.
Upon returning to the palace, just as Su Pan’er had expected, Qin Yi hadn’t come back and stayed in the Purple Zen Hall instead.
She summoned Qingwen to inquire, "Have you heard anything about what His Majesty thinks regarding Princess Consort Huainan’s and Prince Huainan’s position?"
Prince Huainan was actually the title that Qin Zitong had given to Qin Hong in the beginning.
When Qin Yi ascended to the throne, Qin Hong refused to submit to Qin Yi but then threatened that he would only make a decision after seeing Su Pan’er. During that meeting with Qin Hong in the palace, he eventually pledged allegiance to Qin Yi but was exempted from all tribute, and his fiefdom remained at his original Huainan Prefecture. Hence, his original title of Prince Huainan was not revoked.
"Your servant hears nothing about it, Empress," replied Qingwen, feeling somewhat uneasy.
After all, in the past, snooping for information was usually a job handed to Jiu Lan by Su Pan’er.
Strictly speaking, it was Qingwen and Aunt Zhou—now Nanny Zhou—who had always served by Su Pan’er’s side. Jiu Lan came to serve her after she became the Empress, sent by Qin Yi. However, Jiu Lan knew martial arts and was savvy and often knew exactly what Su Pan’er needed with just a glance, which made Su Pan’er find her quite handy to have around.
The fact that Qingwen didn’t know suggested that the matter had not yet been decided. Otherwise, such a big affair would have probably spread all over Shengjing by now, becoming common knowledge among passersby.
"Hmm, you may go. Remember to stay alert and report immediately if you hear anything."
"Yes, Empress. Your servant understands," Qingwen obediently responded.
Su Pan’er, feeling tired, went back to her room for a deep sleep.
Upon waking, she remembered the mischievous rascal pig, crested myna Luo Luo, and the puppy. She ordered people to
And indeed, the rascal pig did come out! Seeing the empty square in the Imperial Garden and the fire burning there, and especially the golden-yellow whole roast lamb that was being roasted, it couldn’t help but open its mouth wide, oblivious even to the saliva dribbling down from the corner of its mouth.
In its eyes, there was only the roast lamb, crispy on the outside and tender inside, the aroma spreading for miles. It automatically ignored everyone else, including Su Pan’er and Little Yanyan in front of the roasting spit!
Su Pan’er sneered inwardly!
She wasn’t the least bit afraid of the rascal pig spotting her; this was an open conspiracy!
The delicious meal was out in the open; whether it took the bait was entirely up to it!
Consider that she, the Empress of a nation, personally roasted a whole lamb for it. This honor was unparalleled under the heavens!
Alas, how could the greedy, gluttonous, and lustful rascal pig resist the temptation of its favorite whole roast lamb?
By the time Su Pan’er took the roasted lamb off the spit, her vision blurred, and suddenly there appeared in front of her a drooling pig!
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