Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 859 - 861: Recognizing Relatives (2)

Chapter 859: Chapter 861: Recognizing Relatives (2)

"Brother——"

She called out, her voice filled with grievance and sadness, tears nearly spilling from her eyes.

How had her brother, who had cared for her so tenderly for more than ten years, changed into this person? Why had he scolded her for this woman? Where had the brother gone who held her so dearly in the palm of his hand?

"Alright, you can leave now. I have matters to discuss with your sister-in-law!"

Nangong Yi interrupted her sternly, waving his hand impatiently. His little girl was upset, and he was eager to cheer her up. How could he care about his younger sister’s mood?

Nangong Yu bit her lip, stamped her feet in anger, and pulled Luo Xue, who was still kneeling on the ground, up before storming out huffily.

Inside the tent, Cai Wei still wore a cold expression, looking quite ’I am very angry’. Nangong Yi walked over, embraced her from behind, and said softly, "Madam, you see, it was all Yu’er that girl causing trouble, it has nothing to do with your husband. Your husband has no intention of taking a concubine at all!"

Men are innocent. Cai Wei knew this very well. It was not Nangong Yi she was angry with, but the social hierarchy in this world that favored men over women.

Just now, when Nangong Yu and Luo Xue heard Nangong Yi’s declaration of not taking concubines, the look of disbelief on their faces made Cai Wei feel that the ways of this world were too unfair to women. Why should men be allowed multiple wives and concubines, while women must remain faithful to one? Even the Son-in-law had to have several concubines, and the Princess considered this to be perfectly natural. So, would Nangong Yi’s decision not to take concubines in the future make them targets of public criticism in the Great Jin Nation, or would The Emperor and Empress force women onto Nangong Yi, binding him with filial piety ethics and the like, making it impossible for him to refuse?

"Nangong Yi!"

Cai Wei broke free from his embrace and turned to face him. "Nangong Yi, if your imperial father and mother insist on you taking concubines, or directly send a concubine to your mansion, what would you do?"

Nangong Yi pulled her to sit down and held her on his lap, his jaw rubbing against the top of her head.

"I hear you’ve raised quite a number of livestock at your suburban manor?"

"Yes, I have, but what does that have to do with you taking concubines? Tell me, if your imperial father and mother insist on you taking concubines, what will you do?"

"Heh!"

Nangong Yi laughed, pinched her nose, and said, "Madam, what do you think of sending them to the manor to tend to geese and ducks? Or have them make dim sum with the women of the Zhang Family to create profits for Madam, or even match them with the little boys from the fabric estates? However you want to handle it, Madam, you decide. Just don’t bother me with this sort of trouble!"

"You... Aren’t you afraid your imperial father and mother will blame you for dealing with them in this way?"

The man’s words pleased the woman in his arms. Now, the frost on her face had melted, and when she asked him, her tone was soft and sweet, a hint of coquettish laughter in her eyes.

Nangong Yi pecked at her lips and said, "Rest assured, such matters won’t stump your man. If your man can’t handle even these little troubles, then he truly doesn’t deserve to have you!"

This sentence struck Cai Wei’s heart. They say sweet nothings are the poison of love, but why did Cai Wei find this poison so delicious, wishing she could have more?

Seeing that the anger had faded from his little girl’s face, replaced by a sweet smile, Nangong Yi couldn’t help but lower his head and passionately kissed her...

...*...*...

Helana, accompanied by two guards, was loitering near Nangong Yi’s camp. She had followed the army for several days without catching a glimpse of Nangong Yi. He had long issued orders not to let her approach Cai Wei or himself, so she could only wander near Nangong Yi’s camp every night as they camped, trying her luck.