Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 458 - 247 Yueyue Doesn’t Recognize You_3

Chapter 458: Chapter 247 Yueyue Doesn’t Recognize You_3

This family, once so beleaguered with the weak, the sick, and the crippled, only tending a scant two acres of land, with their sole able-bodied laborer conscripted as a soldier. Yet, for a simpleton foreigner, they gave the same love and affection as they would to their own daughter. It can be said that, during the most difficult times, the Qian family did everything possible to ensure that Pan Yue enjoyed a happy life. They even put forth all their family’s effort to protect Pan Yue’s life and her virtue...

The heavens have eyes, this family went from extreme poverty, unable to feed or clothe themselves properly, to gradually improving their lot, and now they live well. Pan Yue has had over a decade of worry-free life here (aside from missing her husband), no wonder there’s happiness in her voice.

Old Duke Liang patted Prince Consort Pan’s shoulder and said, "I believe that under such harsh conditions, I wouldn’t have done better than the Qian family. To find such a good family in the whole of Daqian might be difficult. Although the Commandery Princess has fallen on hard times, being in this family is also her good fortune. I feel that the princess might be happier here, in this home, than in the Capital City. Perhaps deep in her heart, she would prefer to live this kind of life."

Prince Consort Pan was consumed with shame; he knew Old Duke Liang was right—the girl truly was happier here than at home. Although she had lost her senses, deep down she still couldn’t forgive herself, forbidding her daughter to be too intimate with her. This showed how resentful she was towards herself and that family...

Wan Erniu said, "Except for the Commandery Princess’s first year here, when we were absent and unable to protect the Qian family, once we had the capability, we still wouldn’t intervene recklessly for fear of drawing attention, only secretly aiding them in the most critical moments. Yet, more often than not, before we could act, they somehow managed to escape from desperate situations and endured through hardship. Aside from Qian Sangui’s couple’s planning and perseverance, it mainly came down to their daughter Qian Yixiu. This girl is too intelligent, far surpassing many grown men..."

Then, changing his tone, Wan Erniu spoke of how Princess Ning’s child, who was thought to have died, was actually living happily in the countryside—none other than the eldest grandson of the family, Qian Yeejin...

He also mentioned that it was better not to publicize the young lord’s circumstance before Prince Ning’s return from the campaign. After all, being thirty-six with only one son was a point of criticism against the prince. He was currently fighting on the front lines, and although a commander, the battlefield is no respecter of persons. The current political situation in the court was complex...

As soon as Prince Ning had departed for the front, the Emperor had Fifth Prince Zhu Xiang’an studying in the Imperial Court. The Fifth Prince had a respectable maternal family; his mother was Consort Liu, who now held the highest status among the princes’ mothers. He was modest, kind-hearted, diligent, and studious, far superior in disposition to the fierce and domineering Third Prince. Although not as scholarly as the Former Crown Prince or as martially adept as Prince Ning, he was still outstanding and loved by the Emperor, while also garnering the support of many court officials.

Many believed that the Fifth Prince had a much greater chance of ascending to the throne. Not only was he benevolent and hardworking, earning the Emperor’s favor, but at twenty-seven, he already had three sons. In contrast, Prince Ning, now middle-aged, didn’t even have one.

There was also the Sixth Prince, studying in the Ministry of Appointments. Although he lacked the talent of his three older brothers, he was gentle and courteous, good at recognizing and utilizing people, and also enjoyed the Emperor’s favor. He had two sons as well.

Therefore, it was best not to disclose that Princess Zhenyue was alive and living with the Qian family, lest they be thrust into the limelight. Not to mention others, both the Empress Dowager and the Emperor were very fond of Princess Zhenyue, and would surely bestow great rewards upon the Qian family, and as her son, the little lord would receive a lot of attention and rewards. The little lord bore a striking resemblance to Prince Ning...

This point Prince Consort Pan and Old Duke well understood. Prince Ning, at his age, had only one potential heir; if anything were to happen, it was uncertain whether he would have any descendants at all. They had previously admired Prince Ning, and now they would not undermine him over such a serious matter.

Besides, Prince Consort Pan had seen that his daughter did not recognize him—not only because she was foolish but also because of the deep-seated recognition in her heart. If things continued like this, with the Empress Dowager and the Emperor getting involved, he might lose his daughter yet again. The relationship between father and daughter must first be healed—talk of returning to the Capital City would come later...

Prince Consort Pan and Old Duke Liang nodded in agreement to not publicize Princess Zhenyue’s affair before Prince Ning’s return to the court.

Later, Wan Dazhong helped Qian Sangui to Linhe Garden, and the few people disclosed everything about Cheng Yue being Princess Zhenyue, Commandery Princess, and daughter of Prince Consort Pan, and about Jinwa being Prince Ning’s son...

PS: Thank you, dear readers, for your rewards and monthly tickets. The journey for the "pretty boy" Pan to recognize father and daughter is still a long way off...