Chapter 691: Old Tricks
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Jiang Zhouzi was originally smiling at Mingzhu. When he suddenly saw her change her expression and fiercely accuse him, he was somewhat puzzled, “Even if I haven’t shown my true face, there’s a reason for it. It’s not intentional deception. Ying Wangfei, why do you have to speak so harshly and make such an ugly face?”
Mingzhu glanced at Yuwen Chu and became even more severe, “If it wasn’t for Tang Chunlai exposing you and Fourth Brother using means to force you, would you have revealed your true appearance?”
Jiang Zhouzi said, “Wasn’t I afraid of trouble? I look so good. I’ve been chased by women since I was a child, and after becoming famous, it’s even more difficult to go anywhere unnoticed. Many people who wanted to harm me were very insistent, so I had no choice but to do this.”
This reason seemed plausible. Before Mingzhu could speak, Yuwen Chu said lightly, “I have a plan to ensure Mr. Jiang’s lifelong ease. Mr. Jiang might as well completely change his face or disfigure it. Then you won’t have to worry about random women chasing after you. As for enemies, regardless of what you look like, they’ll want your life anyway. There’s no need to consider them.”
Jiang Zhouzi, curious about the famous Ying Wang, had been secretly observing Yuwen Chu since he entered the room. When Yuwen Chu spoke, he naturally listened attentively. He agreed with the part about enemies wanting his life regardless of his appearance. However, the suggestion of disfiguring his face puzzled him. Was there anyone who would give such advice?
He couldn’t gauge Yuwen Chu’s temperament, but he felt that dealing with him might be even more difficult or equally challenging as dealing with Fu Mingzheng. So he awkwardly said, “Regent, are you joking? Who would deliberately disfigure their face? It’s not my fault that I look good.”
Yuwen Chu glanced at Tang Chunlai. Tang Chunlai knew his highness’s feelings very well and understood that his highness despised this person. However, he couldn’t lower his own status and get entangled with this person. He needed him to step forward as a vanguard. So he stepped forward, sneered, and said, “Mr. Jiang’s forehead is spacious enough to run horses.”
What does it mean to have a forehead spacious enough to run horses? Jiang Zhouzi couldn’t understand for a moment.
Fu Mingzheng laughed heartily. He explained enthusiastically, “If horses can run on his forehead, it means Mr. Jiang has a big face.”
Even Yuwen Chu couldn’t help but curl his lips slightly at this.
Jiang Zhouzi was displeased, saying, “Tang Chunlai, you’ve gone too far. What grudge do you have against me? Are you trying to ridicule me like this? You had lost to me before, are you now trying to take advantage of the situation for revenge?”
Tang Chunlai crossed his arms, disdainfully saying, “People with a filthy heart see the world through filthy eyes. I’m not the petty person you think I am. I just can’t stand your habitual boasting. Let me ask you, back when you were working as a dock laborer lifting sandbags to earn a living, did you have all these airs? What’s with the noble gentleman act, what’s with the hermit act! Do you think I don’t know what kind of person you are?”
Yuwen Chu approvingly glanced at Tang Chunlai, impressed by his scolding. Encouraged, Tang Chunlai became even more spirited. “You can pretend in front of others, but why pretend in front of our Wangfei? Our Wangfei is not the ignorant woman you used to deal with. Besides, our Highness is exceptional, accustomed to seeing handsome men. Do you think she would fancy an old cabbage like you?”
Jiang Zhouzi nearly choked on his own blood. He was an old cabbage, an old cabbage! Angered and embarrassed, he glanced at Mingzhu, who stood obediently by Yuwen Chu’s side, looking like she wanted to laugh but didn’t dare. He was so infuriated that his hands trembled. “I won’t treat her! No matter how you plead, I won’t treat her!”
Yuwen Chu calmly asked, “Really?”
Seeing that Yuwen Chu seemed eager for him to back down, he immediately stopped and sneered, “Just kidding. Would Highness and I joke around? Speak up, mark out the lines.”
Yuwen Chu looked at Mingzhu. “Go check on your father. I need to talk to Mr. Jiang.”
Although a bit uneasy due to his serious expression, Mingzhu obediently took Zhuangzhuang and left. Fu Cong was in a stupor, Li Shumei and Lady Su were sitting by the window whispering. They waved to Mingzhu as she approached.
Su’s family has been experiencing frequent troubles lately, so Qi Wang’s eldest grandson, Yuwen Ancheng, has come to inquire several times. After interacting with him, Su was very satisfied with Yuwen Ancheng, so she was not as opposed to the marriage proposal as before. Feeling good, her demeanor and speech became very gentle. When she saw Mingzhu and her son, she smiled first and said, “Come here, I have good news to tell you.”
Perhaps it was because she had seen too much bloodshed recently, and Mingzhu was eager to hear good news. She asked with interest, “What good news?”
Lady Su smiled at the blushing Li Shumei and whispered, “Your fourth sister-in-law is pregnant.”
“Really? That’s great.” Mingzhu was ecstatic, feeling relieved that her brother finally had a real family, a caring spouse, and a child of his own.
Zhuangzhuang reached out to Li Shumei, but Mingzhu stopped him. “Don’t bother. Your aunt is busy.”
Li Shumei blushed and wanted to hold Zhuangzhuang. “It’s not like I can’t hold him.”
Lady Su also disagreed with her holding Zhuangzhuang. “It’s better to be cautious in the first three months.”
Zhuangzhuang kept twisting in Mingzhu’s arms, wanting to breastfeed but not wanting to leave Mingzhu. Helpless, they let the nursemaid sit nearby and breastfeed him. Mingzhu held his hand, and he finally drank milk quietly and fell asleep.
Lady Su sighed, “Although Zhuangzhuang is young, he knows everything. He knows his mother is about to leave, so he doesn’t want to be separated from you even for a moment. How will he cry when you leave?”
Mingzhu’s heart suddenly ached. She didn’t want to leave Zhuangzhuang, but this journey was difficult, and taking Zhuangzhuang along was obviously not a wise move. She silently hugged Zhuangzhuang, unable to say a word.
Li Shumei said, “Let me take care of the child. I get along well with him, and I have nothing else to worry about. Your brother also likes him very much.”
Lady Su added, “There’s no need to distinguish between yours and mine. The child belongs to everyone. We will take good care of him in the mansion.”
Suddenly, Yuwen Chu, Fu Mingzheng, and Jiang Zhouzi walked over together. The three of them hurriedly got up to greet them. After exchanging greetings with Lady Su and Li Shumei, Yuwen Chu said to Mingzhu, “I’m going to see your father. Wait outside, I have something to tell you.”
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