Translator – Xiao He Lian

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Chapter 138.2

Eunuch Zhu began introducing these folks to him: “That is Younger Grasp Zhang of the Sixth Prince, Prince Qi’s household and that is Madam Wen, the primary spouse of Basic Yang…”

There have been six folks in complete and so they have been launched by Eunuch Zhu one after the other. At any time when Eunuch Zhu known as out an individual’s identify, that individual checked out Wen Chi excitedly and nervously like a scholar whose identify was known as by the trainer.

After the introduction, Wen Chi didn’t have a deep impression of the others however solely Younger Grasp Zhang, whom Eunuch Zhu first launched, attracted his consideration.

He remembered that Eunuch Zhu mentioned that Younger Grasp Zhang was a member of the Sixth Prince’s household, however this isn’t the purpose, the purpose is——

His gaze fell from Younger Grasp Zhang’s face to his stomach.

Younger Grasp Zhang’s stomach had the identical apparent bulge as his however he intentionally wore extraordinarily free clothes that regarded much less apparent, whereas Younger Grasp Zhang regarded like he was intentionally highlighting his pregnant stomach. The garments he wore have been barely tight and his massive stomach could be seen at a look.

Despite the fact that Wen Chi himself was additionally a pregnant man, he needed to admit that it was a bit unusual for a person with a pregnant stomach to face out.

Perhaps it’s as a result of he has seen too many pregnant girls however by no means a pregnant man, the stereotype has been deeply rooted in his coronary heart.

Younger Grasp Zhang has a fairly girl-like face, with a vivid pink mole on the middle of his forehead. He adopted Wen Chi’s gaze to have a look at his stomach and touched his stomach with a smile: “It’s been half a yr. This youngster ought to come out on the finish of spring.”

Wen Chi set free an oh and mentioned, “It’s virtually there.”

“What about you?” Younger Grasp Zhang requested, “How lengthy have you ever been?”

Wen Chi counted the times on his fingers and replied, “I’m virtually 5 and a half months.”

“Actually? That’s actually a coincidence, our days are about the identical.” Younger Grasp Zhang was stunned and delighted, his fairly face was stuffed with apparent pleasure. He clasped his fingers collectively and mentioned, “Perhaps we are going to give delivery on the identical day. If these two kids are actually born on the identical month and the identical day, we’ll simply have the ability to betrothal them.”

Having mentioned that, he paused for a second after which confirmed a touch of shyness, “It’s greatest to make a child kiss 1(亲上加亲, truly child kiss in not the right translation for this however then there is no such thing as a appropriate english translation for this, so I’ll go together with the phrase child kiss. It’s a Chinese language idiom, the pinyin is qīn shàng jiā qīn, which signifies that the unique kin are married once more or select a bride or groom from kin;   intermarry by a number of marriages between households).”

Wen Chi was startled. He checked out his abdomen after which Younger Grasp Zhang’s abdomen: “Aren’t they kin? How can they get married?”

Younger Grasp Zhang mentioned with a smile: “Wouldn’t it’s higher? That might be including one relative to a different.”

Wen Chi: “…”

Oh, he virtually forgot that the ancients didn’t have the idea that shut kin mustn’t get married.

Earlier than Wen Chi may converse, a woman subsequent to her coated her mouth and laughed: “Younger Grasp Zhang, His Highness the Crown Prince isn’t even right here and also you’re settling the wedding of His Highness the Crown Prince’s eldest son, it’s a bit too hasty.”

Listening to this, Younger Grasp Zhang additionally realized that what he mentioned simply now was inappropriate. His cheeks flushed barely and he swiftly apologized to Wen Chi: “Sorry, Younger Grasp Wen. I mentioned it simply on the spur of the second and my phrases have been actually inconsiderate…”

Wen Chi waved his hand: “It’s okay.”

The subject was thus dismissed, and a gaggle of individuals sat down round Wen Chi.

Younger Grasp. Zhang, who was standing subsequent to Wen Chi, took benefit of the chance to sit down on Wen Chi’s proper. He took the teacup in Wen Chi’s hand and put it again on the desk. Then he introduced a plate of snacks and smiled along with his eyes curved: “Do you wish to strive it?”

It was a mung bean pastry2.

However it might be that the recipe for this plate of mung bean pastry is completely different from the same old ones and it seems completely different so it’s extra delicate and engaging.

Wen Chi took a chunk and it was fairly scrumptious. He has by no means had urge for food, so he completed consuming the piece of mung bean pastry.

“Does the mung bean pastry swimsuit Younger Grasp Wen’s style?” Younger Grasp Zhang held the plate as if providing a treasure.

Wen Chi nodded: “It’s scrumptious.”

“Actually?” Younger Grasp Zhang requested Wen Chi to take one other piece of mung bean pastry and he mentioned, “I made this mung bean pastry with my very own fingers. Solely pregnant folks can perceive the sentiments of different pregnant folks. The pastries made by our prepare dinner are both too candy or bland, or solely I could make the events I like.”

Wen Chi mentioned: “It’s very easy to regulate the style by making it your self, but it surely’s a bit troublesome.”

Younger Grasp Zhang picked up a chunk of mung bean pastry and took a chunk. Listening to this, he checked out Wen Chi in shock: “Are you able to additionally make pastries?”

Wen Chi considered the cake 3(What Wen Chi makes is dangao 蛋糕 aka cake, the cake made after beating eggs and such BUT the pastries/ cake that Younger Grasp Zhang is speaking about is 糕 gao, made utilizing completely different beans of type and never the cake. However each of them has the identical character albeit cake has 蛋 in entrance. SO what i imply is that they have the identical characters however they r completely different ) he as soon as made to please Shi Ye however sadly he by no means made a pastry after that. Shi Ye appreciated sweets and he had no probability to make different desserts for Shi Ye.

He all of the sudden felt melancholic and in addition fearful that Younger Grasp Zhang had by no means heard of cake4(historic folks don’t learn about trendy time period cake/dan gao), so he shook his head and mentioned, “I’m simply however I haven’t accomplished it myself.”

Younger Grasp Zhang instantly mentioned: “If you’d like, I’ll train you.”

Wen Chi was surprised, and his coronary heart was somewhat moved. He hesitated and mentioned, “Will this be too troublesome for you?”

“No hassle in any respect. How can Younger Grasp Wen’s affairs be troublesome?” Afraid that Wen Chi would reject his supply, he held Wen Chi’s hand enthusiastically, “So long as you might be free, you possibly can ship somebody to seek out me, or you possibly can come to my place.”

Younger Grasp Zhang babbled on lots, itemizing to Wen Chi all of the snacks he knew learn how to make and even advised Wen Chi about his novel concepts.

Wen Chi isn’t a idiot, it’s not possible to not really feel Younger Grasp Zhang’s intention to please him. In truth, not solely Younger Grasp Zhang, however all of the women and men listed here are roughly flattering when dealing with him.

And Wen Chi additionally is aware of in his coronary heart that he has benefited from Shi Ye’s favor, and if he didn’t have Shi Ye, he could be nothing.

Wen Chi didn’t refuse Younger Grasp Zhang’s initiative to throw an olive department. He regarded again at Eunuch Zhu who was standing behind him. Seeing Eunuch Zhu nodded barely calmly, he agreed:  “Then, I’ll respectfully observe your order.”

Younger Grasp Zhang was very completely satisfied.

Everybody was having small talks and it was inevitable that they’d speak about among the extra delicate subjects.

Don’t know who all of the sudden talked about the useless emperor and couldn’t assist lamenting: “If the emperor was nonetheless round, I’m positive he wouldn’t have wished for the present scenario.”

“Sure.” Somebody sighed, “Concubine Rong and Prince Xuan are too ignorant, it doesn’t matter what, the Hua household are outsiders. How can they plot in opposition to their very own folks along with outsiders?”

One other individual mentioned: “Talking of which, Prince Xuan’s journey to the frontier is just some days away, proper?”

“It appears to be in two or three days.”

“Ai, now that we’ve come so far, issues are actually completely different.”

After listening to those folks’s phrases, Wen Chi was somewhat confused and after they completed talking, he requested, “How is Prince Xuan?”

“Don’t you realize but?” Younger Grasp Zhang thought that Wen Chi, being the pillow individual of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, knew these items way back, “Prince Xuan and Concubine Rong have been arrested for treason and riot. In a couple of days, Prince Xuan might be dispatched to the frontier. The remainder of the folks concerned may even be executed. As for Consort Rong and the Eldest Princess and the others, there’s no information in the meanwhile.”

Wen Chi was surprised for a second and requested, “What about the remainder of the Hua household?”

Younger Grasp Zhang mentioned: “Those that needs to be executed might be executed, those that needs to be dismissed might be dismissed and the remaining won’t be able to make any hassle.”

Wen Chi opened his mouth. He initially wished to ask Younger Grasp Zhang about Hua Yin’s whereabouts, however then realized that what Younger Grasp Zhang should have had heard about was solely the issues from the mouth of the Prince of Qi, he closed his mouth.

At about shen shi5(the interval of the day from 3 p.m. to five p.m), Eunuch Zhu whispered in Wen Chi’s ear and mentioned it was time to return.

This afternoon tea session was initially organized by Shi Ye specifically for Wen Chi. Since Wen Chi mentioned he was going again, it might be meaningless for the others to remain right here, so all of them obtained up and mentioned goodbye.

Earlier than parting, Younger Grasp Zhang repeatedly advised Wen Chi to recollect to talk with him and make pastries collectively.

Wen Chi complied.

The group of individuals walked out of the backyard surrounded by court docket women and eunuchs. The maids and attendants of the Younger Grasp and wives have been ready exterior the backyard. Once they noticed their figures from a distance, they hurriedly greeted them.

Ruo Fang was additionally amongst them.

The palace has clear rules on using carriages and sedan chairs6. For instance, outsiders corresponding to Younger Grasp Zhang, in the event that they wish to enter the palace, they’re naturally not allowed to make use of carriages and sedan chairs. Even when Younger Grasp Zhang is pregnant, the carriage he rides can solely wait exterior the palace gate.

Due to this fact, the carriage Wen Chi was using was significantly conspicuous behind a gaggle of maids and attendants.

Wen Chi was somewhat embarrassed.

Quite the opposite, Eunuch Zhu was used to it and walked to the carriage with out altering his face. He prolonged his hand to Wen Chi, indicating that he would assist Wen Chi to get on the carriage.

Wen Chi turned his head and noticed these younger masters and wives lined up behind him, observing him eagerly.

“…” Wen Chi mentioned hesitantly, “There may be nonetheless a long way from right here to the palace gate, why don’t I offer you a trip?”

Younger Grasp Zhang and the others have been horrified after they heard these phrases, and so they shook their heads like rattles on the similar time in a tacit understanding.

“We respect Younger Grasp Wen’s kindness, however it’s actually inconvenient.” Younger Grasp Zhang mentioned politely. The envy in his eyes couldn’t be faked. It was not straightforward to stroll such a distance with a stomach of greater than six months, however he nonetheless declined Wen Chi’s kindness and made a gesture of invitation, “Please, Younger Grasp Wen.”

Seeing this, Wen Chi couldn’t say something extra. He mentioned goodbye to them and obtained into the carriage with the assist of Eunuch Zhu and Ruo Fang.

Wen Chi had been sitting within the carriage when coming into the palace and didn’t see the scene exterior the window. Now that he was about to go away the palace, Wen Chi raised the curtains on a whim and when he regarded exterior, he noticed many busy figures of the palace attendants.

The palace attendants have been in a rush, as if there was an emergency. They bowed their heads and retreated to the edges after they met the carriage that Wen Chi was using in, and continued on their method after the carriage handed by.

Wen Chi had entered the palace many instances earlier than, however he had by no means seen so many individuals. The palace in his impression was empty and lonely with just a few palace folks speeding by every now and then.

Eunuch Zhu appeared to see Wen Chi’s doubts and he mentioned: “Though His Highness the Crown Prince must hold a filial piety for the Emperor for half a yr, a gaggle of dragons can’t be and not using a chief. If the throne is empty for in the future, the way forward for this nation could also be extra turbulent. It’s higher for His Highness the Crown Prince to succeed to the throne earlier.”

As issues had developed so far, Wen Chi felt somewhat unreal. Shi Ye’s transition from crown prince to emperor, the method was as if he was dreaming.

He turned to have a look at Eunuch Zhu: “When will Shi Ye succeed to the throne?”

“The planning for the succession ceremony has not but begun, it should wait till after the Emperor enters the tomb and numerous particulars additionally have to undertake the concepts of civil and navy officers.” After he completed talking, Eunuch Zhu smiled, “However there is no such thing as a rush. It will likely be round this yr. It’s higher to attend for the folks’s hearts to stabilize first.”

As they talked, the carriage slowly drove out of the palace gate.

Wen Chi was about to place down the curtains however all of the sudden he noticed a determine standing exterior the palace gate.

The person was wearing plain grey garments, with no equipment on his physique or hair. At first look he regarded like a passer-by on the road however Wen Chi couldn’t assist however take a second have a look at his again and noticed that he was speaking to the troopers guarding the palace gate.

That individual……

Wen Chi paused for a second.

It appears to be Wen Liang.

It had been too lengthy since Wen Chi had returned to the Wen mansion and it had additionally been too lengthy since he had seen Wen Liang. The slim silhouette not distant virtually made him suppose that he had recognised the fallacious individual.

When the individual turned his head sideways, he took a better look-

It actually was Wen Liang.

Because of the distance between them, Wen Chi couldn’t actually see Wen Liang’s expression, he solely knew that he had been speaking to the troopers guarding the palace gate, as if begging them.

Sadly, the troopers have been unmoved and regarded straight forward, as if there was no Wen Liang in entrance of him in any respect.

Seeing this scene, it was completely not possible to say that Wen Chi was not stunned. He knew concerning the fall of the Wen household however he by no means thought that Wen Liang would find yourself on this scenario.

Nonetheless, when he considered what occurred to Shi Jin, it was not a shock to see Wen Liang in such a sorry state.

Wen Chi withdrew his gaze, lowered the curtains and met Eunuch Zhu’s eyes.

He appeared to really feel one thing, and requested, “Did you see it simply now?”

Eunuch Zhu nodded: “This servant heard that he has been guarding exterior the palace gate for a number of days.”

Wen Chi mentioned: “He needs to intercede for the Wen household?”

“Probably not.” Eunuch Zhu shook his head and smiled sarcastically, “He simply wished to fulfill Prince Xuan.”

Wen Chi was stunned: “Meet Prince Xuan?”

“Sure.” The ironic expression in Eunuch Zhu’s face grew to become increasingly more intense, “Prince Xuan, a felon of the imperial court docket, is of course imprisoned within the Heavenly Jail, so how can he simply say he needs to see him? Heh, overestimating one’s capabilities.”

Wen Chi pursed his lips and lowered his head silently.

After Eunuch Zhu completed talking, he didn’t see any response from Wen Chi, so he couldn’t assist however pause and requested softly, “Does Younger Grasp Wen wish to fulfill that individual’s want?”

It was inevitable that Wen Chi felt somewhat embarrassed when Eunuch Zhu instantly pointed the finger on the heart of the problem. He did have such a thought, but it surely was simply fleeting.

Shi Ye lastly obtained so far, how may he be keen to tear down Shi Ye’s stage?

“I don’t suppose so.” Wen Chi rubbed his nostril. He would all the time be very apparent when he lied, however he didn’t comprehend it and was nonetheless utilizing a dry snicker to cowl up his embarrassment, “I’m fascinated with going to Prince Qi’s Mansion to seek out Younger Grasp Zhang in two days.”

Eunuch Zhu checked out Wen Chi indifferently and didn’t expose him. He solely mentioned: “If the younger grasp decides on it, I’ll make the preparations once I return later.”