The Command to Pamper the Husband - Chapter 53

Sun Qiyao turned and looked at Zhao Ke.

Her face was calm.

Taking a deep breath, Sun Qiyao stepped forward.

“You know how much I liked Song Jin. I agreed to your pursuit because Song Jin wronged me by marrying someone else. But now, he suddenly died a terrible death. I can’t remain indifferent.”

Han Bao…

We don’t need you to do so much!

Sun Qiyao grabbed Zhao Ke’s hand.

Zhao Ke’s cold hand trembled in Sun Qiyao’s palm.

“I will only be Song Jin’s widow for forty-nine days. First, it’s my final farewell to him. Second, it’s to mourn my feelings that are gone forever. Third, it’s to sever all ties with the past. If you accept, after forty-nine days, we can start anew.”

A glimmer of light suddenly appeared in Zhao Ke’s sorrowful eyes as he looked at Sun Qiyao in disbelief.

“I know you care for me, and my heart isn’t made of stone, but feelings are sometimes beyond our control. I…”

Zhao Ke turned his hand to hold Sun Qiyao’s, “Yao’er, you don’t need to say anymore. I agree. I will wait for you.”

Zhao Jide, standing to the side, wanted to slap his son to death.

For a woman, he was willing to wear such a green hat!

With other green hats, there might be a chance to take them off.

But wearing a dead man’s green hat meant being green for life.

Now, when Zhao Jide looked at Zhao Ke, he felt his head glowing green.

Too darn green.

But he knew his son’s temperament.

His eyes only had Sun Qiyao.

With a dark face, Zhao Jide stepped forward and offered incense to Song Jin: Damn it, I wish you never reincarnate.

After saying that, he felt he might have been too harsh.

After all, the Zhao and Song families had deep ties.

Zhao Jide paused, then offered another stick of incense: Fine, I hope you reincarnate well, but after reincarnation, stay far away from my son, my daughter-in-law, and my whole family.

Han Bao didn’t expect Zhao Jide to be so magnanimous.

Despite what happened, Zhao Jide still offered Song Jin two sticks of incense, which greatly moved Han Bao. “Minister Zhao, your magnanimity is unmatched. I fear I could never measure up. With such broad-mindedness, you deserve to hold an official position in the capital.”

Just a moment ago, Zhao Jide was angry, but Han Bao’s words stirred his heart.

He was well aware of the plan to bring down Duke’s gold mine in cooperation with the Song family.

The Song family had powerful backers.

If this succeeded, Song Dingzhong would use his connections to promote him.

Unexpectedly, Han Bao’s words confirmed it.

Han Bao wouldn’t have said it if he wasn’t sure.

So, was he benefiting from his son wearing a green hat?

On reflection, it didn’t seem like a bad deal.

A position like a Capital Magistrate was something he never dared to dream of!

No, he had to go back and read up on how to be a good Capital Magistrate.

With this in mind, Zhao Jide couldn’t stand still and immediately said, “Today, we captured bandits illegally mining gold at Linglong Mountain. Assassins attacked the bandits at midnight, but they were caught and must be interrogated overnight.”

Han Bao hurriedly said, “Official duties are important. Your presence here is a great honor for our young master. The master is ill and can’t get up, but on his behalf, I thank you, Minister Zhao.”

After a round of pleasantries, Han Bao saw Zhao Jide off.

As for Zhao Ke…

As long as Sun Qiyao didn’t leave, neither did he.

Zhao Jide had no choice but to follow his son.

After all, studying how to be a good Capital Magistrate was more important!

Meanwhile, at the Sun family’s place, Sun Qiyao’s parents arrived shortly after her.

However, Sun Qiyao had run so fast without even wearing shoes, while her parents took time to put on shoes and, being elderly and slow, arrived only after Zhao Jide had left, panting for breath.

However, since the Zhao family didn’t cause a scene, they wouldn’t dare offend the Song family by making a fuss in the mourning hall.

Knowing Sun Qiyao was wrong, they said nothing, offered incense, burned paper, and advised Zhao Ke to take care of himself before leaving.

After a night’s turmoil, at dawn the next day, a carriage quietly left the back gate of the Song residence.

Because of the funeral, the carriage’s frequent comings and goings went unnoticed. No one cared where it was heading or who was inside.

Inside the carriage, Song Jin sat expressionless, looking at Wan Xi.

Wan Xi was excited, speaking in a low voice about her perfect and explosive acting.

Opposite Wan Xi, Shen Yue’s face was grim, wanting nothing more than to throw Wan Xi out the window.

Song Dingzhong didn’t accompany them. After all, he needed to appear at Song Jin and the young madam’s burial seven days later.

At that time, he still had to perform the play of adopting a righteous daughter.

Moreover, the wild people needed to be settled.

The wild people, behaving oddly, couldn’t enter the capital.

If detected, it would bring disaster.

And the Fourth Prince’s return to the capital couldn’t be delayed because of the Song family’s funeral.

After all, outwardly, the Fourth Prince had no connection to the Song family in Yuzhou!

In the carriage, after Wan Xi finished her excited recount, she pulled a small box from her sleeve.

As soon as the box opened, the fragrance filled the carriage.

“Young Master, setting out so early, you must be hungry. I brought this.”

The box was neatly packed with dried small fish.

Spiced flavor.

The aroma made Song Jin’s mouth water… gulp.

Licking her lips, she picked one up.

Shen Yue watched Song Jin’s actions, feeling his anger rising.

That was his handsome, dashing, and imposing face!

Yet, Song Jin made it look like a pretty boy.

After finishing one dried fish, Song Jin sucked her fingers and quickly picked up another.

Noticing Shen Yue watching her, Song Jin grinned at him, “Your Highness, would you like some?”

As expected, Shen Yue refused.

Song Jin said, “You should eat something. You probably haven’t eaten yet this morning. These dried fish are delicious.”

Wan Xi, hearing this, reluctantly hid the box behind her back.

I, Wan Xi, won’t share my food!

Normally, Song Jin wouldn’t force Shen Yue to eat.

But now, Shen Yue was using her body. If he got hungry, it would damage her organs.

It’s said that stomach ailments are hard to heal.

Shen Yue might not care, but she did.

Song Jin offered her dried fish to Shen Yue, “Your Highness, please eat.”

The aroma was strong, and Shen Yue’s stomach… growled.

Despite the sound, Shen Yue took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and with the determination of swallowing poison, gravely accepted the dried fish, tossing the whole thing into his mouth.

After eating, Shen Yue looked for a cloth to wipe his hands.

Song Jin, smiling sweetly, said, “Your Highness, there’s no need to wipe your hands. Such a delicious thing, you can’t just eat one.”

Wan Xi’s eyes flared with anger.

Despite numerous hints from Wan Xi, Song Jin didn’t relent. Wan Xi finally grabbed Song Jin’s sleeve, glaring at her with clenched teeth, “Master, I only brought this one box!”

Sharing her dried fish was like sharing her life!