After Transmigration, I Snag a Stunning Bigwig as My Husband-Chapter 897 - 892: Fox Fur

It’s just hard to find someone, even harder to find someone who is deliberately hiding.

However, the court’s summons for Doctor Wei to enter the capital is posted everywhere, and Doctor Wei probably doesn’t have the courage to go against the court.

After all, if he’s recognized, he could be severely punished for defying the Empress Dowager’s orders, at worst, face corporal punishment, at worst, have his family exiled or executed.

If it were just Doctor Wei alone, he might dare to take the risk, but he has a whole family to consider.

Su Jin quietly waited for him to respond to the notice and come to the capital.

After Princess Nanzhang was stripped of her title by the Emperor, she fell ill once she became Consort Liu.

The moment she fell ill, Xie Jingchuan and Xie Jinyu also quieted down.

From setting fire to Qingqiu Garden to burning Peony Garden, to framing Su Jin...

They brought the Princess to the Prince’s side at great cost, losing over ten years of savings and even giving up the commandery princess title.

Princess Nanzhang now has nothing left to lose.

Each blow was heavier than the last; if she didn’t fall ill, even Su Jin would start fearing her.

However, Su Jin knew that with Princess Nanzhang’s smooth-sailing nature over the years, she would definitely not give up easily.

Not to mention, Xie Jingchuan is yet to marry and Xie Jinyu is yet to find a husband.

Third Madam went to the Old Prince for Xie Jinxiu’s marriage, and Consort Liu, instead of going to the Old Prince, would go to the Empress Dowager.

But now the Empress Dowager’s power is much diminished, and she may not be able to help much.

Consort Liu is doing this partly to vent her anger, and partly to secure a good future for her children.

However, with the Prince Mansion now quiet, Su Jin was at ease.

The maid who insisted Su Jin instructed her was beaten to death by Chief Steward Li, and Mrs. Zhao was punished with thirty strokes, while the maids serving Consort Liu were all penalized with two months’ salary.

This move by Chief Steward Li was clever; due to Consort Liu’s influence and losing two months of wages, the maids and servants were all complaining behind their backs about their mistress being too dull-witted.

Especially previously, when Consort Liu was in charge of the household, she sent word to Third Madam that since the third house was only a branch house, it would receive the same monthly salary as the second house.

The words that were said then have now been returned.

She is no longer Princess Nanzhang, merely a consort, and there’s no need for so many maids in Peony Garden.

The Princess removed six maids and four servant women from Consort Liu’s care.

The Princess is generous; those maids dismissed by Princess Nanzhang weren’t sold off and were instead sent to the estate.

In the blink of an eye, more than half a month had passed.

Today is the day the Princess moves into the Peony Garden.

The Princess had initially planned to move directly in, but Chief Steward Li even invited the Astronomical Bureau to select an auspicious day, matching the eight characters of the Prince and Princess, choosing today.

Not many knew about the Princess living in the outer courtyard of the Prince’s residence, only those who had visited the Princess were aware.

When the Princess moved into Peony Garden, Su Jin informed Mrs. Tang, who then mentioned it to Princess Consort NanAn and others.

Those who got along well came to extend their congratulations.

They had all been to Peony Garden before; seeing the newly rebuilt Peony Garden, it was a few degrees more elegant in both layout and scenery.

The Princess, with her belly large, Su Jin entertained Princess Consort NanAn and the others.

With nothing to do, they put up two tables of mahjong in Peony Garden.

Quite a number came to congratulate; besides Princess Consort NanAn and others, the Duchess of Chong from the Duke Chong’s Mansion and two Madams from the Jibei Marquis Mansion also came.

There were also Princess Consort Yun, Princess Consort Yu, and the Right Minister’s Wife.

Behind these ladies stood half the forces of the Daqi Dynasty.

They played mahjong, had a meal together, and then continued playing, quite satisfied.

It wasn’t until 3:00 PM that they thought of heading back to their mansions.

They came to congratulate, and Su Jin didn’t let them leave empty-handed.

The days were boring, so she prepared a lot of health-preservation pills and fragrant ointments, giving each person a portion.

Without letting Su Jin see them off, the group of ladies left, laughing and chatting.

The Princess sighed, patting her belly, mentioning how it would be nice to stroll the Beauty Pavilion with them if it weren’t for her inconvenient circumstances.

Looking at Peony Garden, Su Jin said, "Mother, although living in the outer courtyard near the study under the protection of Hidden Guards is without worry, have Hidden Guards been arranged now that you’re moving into Peony Garden?"

The Princess said nothing, but Chief Steward Li replied, "Rest assured, Heir’s wife, the Prince arranged everything properly before leaving the capital."

After Qingqiu Garden was burned, the Prince remained apprehensive.

If not for fear of being criticized behind his back, the Prince would prefer the Princess live in the outer courtyard.

The Princess looked tired; Su Jin noticed she was weary and stood up, saying, "Mother, have a good rest, I’ll be on my way."

"You’ve been busy all day, rest well and don’t overwork yourself," the Princess advised.

Su Jin nodded slightly, leaving with Xingxing.

Prince NanAn Mansion.

Princess Consort NanAn stepped out of the soft sedan.

The maid followed behind, cradling the brocade box Su Jin had given.

Just upon entering the mansion, a servant said, "Princess Consort, you’ve finally returned, the Prince has been asking about you several times."

Princess Consort NanAn didn’t ask the servant and went straight to the study.

If it was urgent, someone would’ve been sent to Prince Zhenbei Mansion to find her.

Princess Consort NanAn opened the study door; Prince NanAn saw her enter and said, "Why did it take you so long to return from the celebration?"

"Played a bit of mahjong," answered Princess Consort NanAn.

"Weren’t you out hunting?"

It was because she went hunting that Prince NanAn was anxious about Princess Consort NanAn’s delayed return.

He had good luck today, catching several foxes without damaging the pelts, intending to make a fox fur cloak for her.

Eager to return and show her, his mood for joy gradually wore down with her delay.

Princess Consort NanAn felt sweetness in her heart, asking, "Where’s the fox fur?"

"Since you hadn’t returned, I had it sent for processing," replied Prince NanAn.

Princess Consort NanAn, rubbing her wrist, said, "I have plenty of fox fur cloaks; this year Fengfeng is at the border, how about making a new one for him for warmth?"

"Making one for Fengfeng might be a bit small," commented Prince NanAn.

"Then let’s make one for Yaoyao," suggested Princess Consort NanAn.

Princess Consort NanAn genuinely liked Nie Yao. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Marquis Yangnan, far at the border, left his daughter alone in Yinzhou, and Princess Consort NanAn couldn’t bear it.

Sending a fox fur cloak would let Nie Yao know they still thought of her.

Princess Consort NanAn made her arrangements, and Prince NanAn had no objections.

Prince NanAn enjoyed hunting, ensuring that he added at least two cloaks to Princess Consort NanAn’s collection every year.

Having too much of anything makes it lose its novelty.

Yet, Prince NanAn wasn’t the only one who loved hunting; the Emperor also enjoyed it.

Especially after entering autumn, with the fallen leaves all around, going hunting in the grounds with the officials was one of life’s great pleasures.

Only recently, the Emperor hadn’t been in high spirits.

Because whenever he had the urge to hunt, Eunuch Fu would persuade him to abandon the idea.

Prince Qi had escaped, Duke Chong’s whereabouts were unknown; it wasn’t safe to leave the palace.

Yet the Emperor’s desire to hunt grew stronger, and Eunuch Fu could no longer deter him.

Without a choice, Eunuch Fu informed Su Jin.

When Su Jin entered the palace to advise the Emperor, her father, Marquis Dongxiang, preceded her.

A battle report from the border had arrived, and after discussing the situation, Marquis Dongxiang concluded with a suggestion: If the Emperor has leisure for hunting, perhaps it’s better to allocate more military funds and supplies to the border, as this battle might last longer than expected.

Marquis Dongxiang understood the Emperor, who went hunting outside the palace consistently every year.

If it were usual times, Marquis Dongxiang wouldn’t mind.

Men, in general, love hunting, especially if skilled in archery, always seeking a chance to show off.

But with Duke Chong and Prince Qi not having faced justice, it made one feel uneasy.

Especially concerning the Second Prince’s situation...

If something were to happen to both the Emperor and the Eldest Prince, the consequences would be unimaginable.

By pressing the Emperor with military funds and supplies, Marquis Dongxiang left him no temper to retaliate.

Hunting?

Now he felt more like hunting people.