Chapter 310: Mother and Son’s Night Talk

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Both husband and wife fell silent.

Human ambition and desire.

He was already a prince who was second only to one person and above tens of thousands of people, yet he still eyed the supreme position.

The husband and wife instantly understood why the Gong Prince’s consort was in such a hurry to settle Li Mi and Han Chi’s marriage.

“What does she mean? Is she trying to rope you in?” Han Qiao asked.

She was using their children’s marriage as a bargaining chip… This was something that Han Qiao did not like.

Heng Yi thought for a while and then said, “I’ll try to find out what happened in the Imperial Residence.”

“Then you can ask Ah-Chi.”

There were some things that outsiders might not know, but Ah-Chi was smart and would be able to catch some clues.

Han Chi was quickly called over.

“Father, Mother.”

Han Qiao asked Han Chi to sit before asking him, “Do you know what happened in the Imperial Residence?”

Han Chi was puzzled.

“The princess consort is somewhat anxious to let you and the princess’ marriage be settled. What do you think about this?”

Han Chi thought for a moment before saying, “His Highness and Princess Consort are not on good terms. The Gong Prince dotes on his concubine and destroys his wife’s dignity.”

Han Qiao instantly understood.

This was the separation between husband and wife, and the Gong Prince’s consort was looking for a way out for her children.

In other words, marrying Li Mi early could also help her get the young girl out of the whirlpool.

“Then Mother will find a good day to visit Her Highness to propose your marriage. What do you think?”

Han Chi’s face instantly turned red, “I’ll listen to Mother’s arrangements.”

This was an agreement.

Han Qiao chuckled.

“Don’t worry. When the time is right, I still have to find a time to visit Her Highness and make an appointment with her. We’ll have to go and propose the marriage.”

Han Qiao thought that the Consort Princess probably did not just want to get her child engaged earlier, but also wanted to marry her off earlier.

“I have troubled you, Mother.” Han Chi stood up and bowed.

“Ali-Chi, no matter what, Mother hopes that you will be happy. Don’t force yourself. Look at the Gong Prince, the princess must be terrified. When you get married in the future, you must treat her well…”

“Mother, don’t worry. I will take care of myself and not be a treacherous and fickle person. I have no ulterior motive with the princess. I just like her.”

Han Qiao was relieved after hearing Han Chi’s words.

“Go back and sleep early. Don’t stay up late. The Academy…”

“Mother, I plan to study at home or go to Imperial Residence,”

“Why?” Han Qiao was puzzled.

They had agreed that he would go to the Academy before.

“If I go to the Academy, I will only come back once every half a month.”

There was one more thing that Han Chi did not say. He always felt that a storm was coming. If anything happened at home, he could help anytime.

Even if he ran away, he could at least still carry his younger siblings to safety.

Han Qiao’s heart felt bitter, “Ah-Chi, things aren’t as serious as you think.”

“Mother, you and father are hiding things from me. There are so many bandits in Chenzhou, but Father had never been injured before. Why was he injured this time? The Mountain Bandits in front were just for Father to practice. The real Mountain Bandits are probably the ones he had to fight last time, and these so-called Mountain Bandits might not be Mountain Bandits at all. Maybe, all of this is just a cover-up.”

He had read some books in the Imperial Residence, so he knew some things that no one knew.

His father had destroyed other people’s schemes, so how could those people let themselves be so easily dealt with?

They were probably holding their grudges.

Han Qiao sighed softly, “Since you’ve thought of this, we won’t hide it from you. Your father and I suspect that the mountain bandit belongs to the Gong Prince.”

Han Chi stood up, eyes wide.

After the shock, he thought of how Li Zhao had hesitated several times. It was obvious that he felt troubled.

So that was why.

“Father, Mother, what should we do?” Han Chi asked hurriedly.

“We will deal with whatever comes our way. Your father is a hero who suppressed bandits, so no one dares to do anything bad out in the open. He works for the government office and the Emperor. As long as the Emperor values your father, no one can harm him.”

Now, it was up to Bai Cha to see if he could meet Heng Congshan when he arrived at the capital.

If Bai Cha saw Heng Congshan and Heng Congshan mentioned them in front of the Emperor, they would be completely loyal to the Emperor.

Of course, she hoped that the news of the victory in Chenzhou would be delivered to the Emperor as well.

“Don’t let your imagination run wild. Go back to sleep.”

Han Chi returned to his courtyard and practiced a set of sword techniques.

At this very moment, at the Imperial Residence…

The Gong Prince’s consort called Li Zhao over, “I will arrange a marriage between your sister and Han Chi soon, and her dowry will be very generous.” “It’s all up to Mother’s arrangements. This son has hands and feet, and he is a man. He would naturally make a name for himself and take care of his mother.”

The Gong Prince’s consort smiled, “Zhao’er, what Mother means is that 90% of the things in Mother’s hands will be taken away by your sister.”

Of course, she still had to leave some things for her son. However, she let Mi’er take them away first and keep them for her brother temporarily.

“Mother, just give it all to her. I won’t hold it against you.”

“Silly child, Mother’s things were meant for you and your sister. Originally, I planned to split it into two, with each of you getting a share. But your Father…”

The Gong Prince’s consort lowered her voice, “Zhao’er, he is narrow-minded and short-sighted. He won’t succeed. Of course, even if you lose, with your Royal Grandmother and Royal Grandfather around, your life will be safe. At most, you will be demoted to a commoner and sent to guard the Imperial Tombs. But money…”

‘I’m afraid I won’t be able to keep a single cent,’ Were the words unsaid.

“So, Mother wants to prepare everything early.”

“Why the Heng family?” Li Zhao asked.

The Gong Prince’s consort took a deep breath, “Other countries are eyeing our Great Yong covetously, especially Gourong. Everyone knows how much your Imperial Uncle loves his daughter. If there is someone who can hold the fort alone on the frontlines, he will definitely do his best to train him and send him to the battlefield when the time comes.”

What did he want?

Naturally, he wanted to defeat Gourong and bring his precious daughter, Princess Zhen Ling back.

“Your Imperial Uncle and your Royal Father are two extremes. It is just that they don’t have much luck and he took over the mess left behind by your Imperial Grandfather. Otherwise…”

Even though it was a mess, there was some improvement.

She had a feeling that Heng Yi and Han Qiao would break the current situation.

And Mi’er has a special liking for Han Chi.

She had observed and inquired about Han Chi. He was smart and quick-witted, and he was especially determined and grateful.

If a child like this was devoted to one person…

She hoped that Mi’er could be that person.

She also wanted to fulfill her daughter’s wishes and let her get what she loved.

“You’ve spent some time with Han Chi. What kind of person do you think he is?”

“He’s clear-minded, responsible, and courageous. He understands many things better than anyone else. If he really wants to marry Mi’er, he will not let Mi’er suffer.”

The Gong Prince’s consort nodded, “That’s why I want to marry Mi’er to him.”

“Don’t look at his family background, don’t look at his family standing, just look at his character.”

Li Zhao nodded.

“I’m telling you this because I feel that you’ve grown up. There are some things that you have to take responsibility for.”

Li Zhao stood up and bowed, “Mother, don’t worry. I will stand up and become the support that you and Mi’er can rely on.”

He had been calm earlier because he had to hold his ground.

It had only been a few months, but it felt like decades to him.

He had tasted all kinds of emotions, gains, losses, and betrayal..