Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 467 Entrusting more (1)_1

Chapter 467: Chapter 467 Entrusting more (1)_1

"Miss Biao was personally escorted back to Duke An’s Mansion by King Qin..."

Like a bird on wings, this news spread to every corner of Duke An’s mansion in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

The servants all gathered together, discussing animatedly.

"I heard that Miss Biao was personally escorted back by King Qin. Is it true?"

"How could it be false? I was on door duty today and saw it with my own eyes."

A young servant dressed as a little boy gossiped surreptitiously. He looked around and, seeing no outsiders present, shared his news in hushed tones with his companions: "I tell you, I even saw His Highness King Qin carrying Miss Biao off the carriage. King Qin even wanted to carry Miss Biao into the mansion, but Miss Biao was too shy and flatly refused, so he had to put her down."

"Tsk, tsk..."

Exclamations of astonishment were heard: "The family of Fourth Aunt is going to rise in status now. Given King Qin’s fondness for Miss Biao, she is sure to be his favorite once she marries into his home!"

"But, didn’t I hear before that our eldest aunt’s Miss Rui Zhu is supposed to marry King Qin? How come it has suddenly changed to Fourth Aunt’s Miss Biao?"

"Fool!"

Someone countered him and said, "What kind of house does the eldest aunt belong to? The Great General of the First Rank. Miss Rui Zhu is supposed to be the Main Consort when she marries. And Fourth Aunt? An insignificant scholar. No matter how beautiful her daughter is, she can only aspire to be a Common Consort at best, a Side Consort if she’s lucky. Does she even compare to Miss Rui Zhu?"

"Hehe, I dare say that, among the two Misses who enter the royal palace, the one King Qin will favor will definitely be Fourth Aunt’s Miss Biao..."

"Of course, if I were King Qin, I would also favor Miss Biao..."

In the Osmanthus Pavilion.

Duke An, Du Ruohai, was sitting on the edge of the chair, cautiously accompanying King Qin, Nangong Yi, his face full of humble smiles.

His sons sat below him, their expressions were careful, their faces full of stiff smiles, they respectfully listened to His Highness King Qin’s orders.

"She has a delicate constitution, must avoid cold, anger, and stress. In the coming days, I implore Lady Duke An to show her utmost care..."

"Furthermore, I have already assigned a female doctor and a maid to her. Later, I will arrange for a cook. I kindly request that Duke An provide them a spacious courtyard for their accommodation. If it is inconvenient, they may move out to my manor instead..."

Nangong Yi spoke lightly. Although his tone suggested a request and was polite, there was an air of authority on his face that did not allow for refusal.

"Please don’t be so formal, Your Highness. My granddaughter’s well-being under Your Highness’s care is by pure luck of several generations of our family. I will certainly not let your expectations down and will take good care of my granddaughter. When she gets better, I will personally bring her to the palace and greet you."

Du Ruohai bowed repeatedly to Nangong Yi, his humility nearly reached the dust.

Nangong Yi nodded with satisfaction. In fact, he wanted to visit Cai Wei in her room, but he was afraid that it might tarnish her reputation. After speaking briefly with Duke An, he left.

After Nangong Yi left, Lady Wang came out from behind the screen, anxiously asked her husband, "Old Master, what’s going on? I thought it was Rui Zhu who’s going to marry King Qin? Why did King Qin suddenly show this kind of interest in Cai Wei? Doesn’t King Qin know our relationship with the Great General’s Mansion?"

"How should I know?"

Du Ruohai replied in annoyance.

At this moment, he was also very upset. Originally full of hope, he had sent Mu Caiwei into the palace in hopes that she would catch the emperor’s or the prince’s eye, and Duke An’s mansion would bask in her reflected glory. He didn’t expect, however, that the one who took interest in her would be the prospective son-in-law of his other granddaughter.