Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 995 - 997: Unfilial Son (8)

Chapter 995: Chapter 997: Unfilial Son (8)

At night, Cai Wei lay in bed, waiting for the man to come. However, having waited almost the entire night without his appearance, she eventually succumbed to her fatigue and fell into a deep sleep, not waking until daybreak!

All through the night, the man had not come, and Cai Wei felt a slight sense of loss. Nevertheless, she was not the type of woman who relied on a man for her existence. After feeling upset for a while, she soon rallied. There was a big scene to play out at home today, and she needed to cooperate as much as possible.

During breakfast, only Fei’er’s two senior maids and Auntie Liu were serving at the side. Lady Mei and Madam Lian did not show up; Cai Wei had sent them to stay in the east wing room to avoid troubling mother. Lady Du’s eyes were red and swollen, and Mu Zhongqing looked exhausted. Both husband and wife were distracted during the meal, weighed down by their heavy thoughts.

Cai Wei knew mother was worried about her and Fei’er’s future marriage and also troubled by the skinny horses Lady Mu Bai had bought for dad. Fearing her mother was overburdened, she used her thoughts to contact the Old Turtle and got a pill to stabilize and fortify the body, coaxing mother to take it.

While the family was talking, Lady Li helped Lady Mu Bai enter; as soon as she came through the door, she exclaimed loudly, "Hey, where are those two new concubines we bought? Why don’t I see them at the table?"

Fei’er said, "Those two women haven’t even shown their faces yet; they can hardly be considered concubines. Besides, even if they were, there’s no rule that allows concubines to dine at the same table as their masters and mistresses!"

Lady Mu Bai and Lady Li hardly knew the rules of major households; their intention was to have those two concubines create discord between Mu Zhongqing and his wife and, in turn, deal with these two ignorant young women.

Lady Li curled her lips and said, "Although concubines aren’t qualified to sit with their masters and mistresses, it depends on what status the concubine holds. These two concubines were personally bestowed by our Grandmother; they are quite precious."

Lady Mu Bai also put on a grave face, resembling an old feudal lord, and spoke with full authority, "Second Brother, what happened last night? Didn’t you spend the night with those two concubines?"

Before dad could answer, Cai Wei stood up, laughed, and said, "Grandmother, look at you, acting like the chief lady of the house! But this outfit doesn’t match your status. How about I take you to the cloth shop to choose some fine fabric and tailor some nice clothes for you!"

At these words, Lady Mu Bai was delighted. Naturally stingy, she always loved getting a good deal, especially about getting clothes tailored for free from excellent materials. How could she refuse? Lady Li hastily said, "I’ll accompany you to avoid you getting dazzled by all the choices."

Cai Wei was well aware of her penchant for a bargain but nevertheless cordially agreed and added, "Today, Zhang Biaotou is busy and can’t deliver the dim sum. Why don’t we have Mu Chongfu and Mu Chongwen drive us instead, and also have a couple of suitable outfits made for them?"

Lady Li initially frowned upon hearing that her beloved sons would be driving; however, upon hearing of the new clothes, she immediately perked up, personally ran to the backyard, called her two sons, and joined Cai Wei in the carriage headed for the Capital...

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Inside the Jade Palace,

Empress Mo lay sick and coughing incessantly on the couch. Her cold, noble face was pale as paper, devoid of any color. As she coughed, she glanced at her son who had knelt all night before her couch. A mix of anger, hatred, and pity shook her. She trembled as she spoke, "Evil barrier, you’ve knelt all night. Have you thought it through?"

Nangong Yi straightened his back and replied, "I have, Imperial Mother."

Empress Mo suddenly stopped coughing, her breathing nearly ceased, "What did you decide?"

Nangong Yi raised his head, looking at his mother’s expectant face, and said, "If Imperial Mother thinks she is unworthy to be the Wife of King Qin, then just let her not be!"

Empress Mo was about to express her joy, but then she heard Nangong Yi continue, "Shortly, I will go to see Imperial Father and ask to be removed from the royal family, renounce my throne, and be a couple of modest means with her!"

"You... you.... cough... cough cough..."

Empress Mo was so enraged that her face turned blue, and she coughed violently. Pounding on the couch, she intermittently gasped, "Unfilial son... Get out..."