Call Me The Mother of Quick Transmigration

Chapter 124 – The Widow’s Adopted Daughter (part 14)

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Li Su had a headache as she sat in the carriage.
She felt that the regent was like this due to the lack of emotions he had during his childhood, thus resulting in him suffering.
Of course, this then turned her into a prime target.

Li Su didn’t know if this was luck or misfortune.
It was just an unintentional act when she was young.
She didn’t expect that he would remember it for most of his life.

She knew that the regent had a hard time when he was younger, which was why he was so eager to grasp the only warmth in his life despite this warmth never belonging to him.

“I don’t like those.
Do you know where has good scenery? I have stayed at home since I’ve come to the capital and I rarely go out,” Li Su asked after thinking for a while.

Li Qi Cheng’s eyes lit up.
“I’ll take you to Zhuangzi another day? I have a hot spring in the suburbs, so it’s best to go there in winter.”

“That sounds good.
I will go back and ask grandmother if she wants to go.” Li Su smiled.

 Li Qi Cheng was a little unhappy.
He only wanted to invite Su Su, not the old lady as well.
But, even if he had these thoughts, he said, “Okay.
As long as you’re happy, it’s good.”

Then, he stared at Xiao Zhen Shu.

Xiao Zhen Shu avoided his gaze.
He knew that grandmother was not willing to join the excitement.
However, the family would be antsy if Su Su went with the regent alone.
Who knew what he would do.

A few days later, the regent’s carriage stopped at Yong An Mansion.
In addition to Li Su, the naïve young woman, Imperial Princess An He was there.

Li Qi Cheng’s eyes widened.
“What are you doing here?!”

Imperial Princess An He turned her head and glanced at Li Su.
She said, innocently, “Su Su asked me to go with her.
The doctor said that I can soak in the hot springs, as long as it isn’t for too long.”

Li Su explained, “Grandmother is too old to move.
The other sister-in-laws are too busy.
Only Imperial Princess has time, so I asked her to accompany me.
Is this not good?”

Li Qi Cheng smiled and said, “As long as you are happy.” Then, when Li Su couldn’t see, he gave Imperial Princess An He and Xiao Zhen Shu a fierce look.

Imperial Princess An He was confused.
Why was 7th uncle angry? She unconsciously looked at Xiao Zhen Shu.
“Husband!”

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“It’s nothing.
I’ll go with you.” Xiao Zhen Shu hugged Imperial Princess An He around the waist and lightly chuckled.

In the palace, Li Qi Ming looked at the memorial in front of him.
He couldn’t believe it.
“What did the regent originally say?”

The eunuch lowered his head.
“His Highness said that he is not free and will let Your Majesty see it for yourself.”

Li Qi Ming suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness.
He felt like he was trying to target someone only to have that person consider you as nothing.
This feeling was terrible.

Wang Si Qin was also distressed.
If it was someone else who caused the regent to change, then she would be very happy.
After all, one would be happy if their goals were achieved without bloodshed.

But, it was her mother who caused this change now.

Wang Si Qin was very worried.
The princess had told her not to worry, saying that her mother had reached a consensus with the regent and that the regent would not do anything to her mother.

But it was her mother.
How could she be at ease?

“Your Majesty, this servant wishes to visit the mansion,” Wang Si Qin said after thinking about it.

“No.
If you leave, then who will accompany Us to make these memorials?!” Li Qi Ming objected subconsciously.
Then, he seemed to realise something.
“Are you worried about your mother?”

Wang Si Qin did not speak, but merely sighed.

Li Qi Ming suddenly had an idea.
“It’s okay to go back and see what he thinks, whether he is unintentionally fighting me or pretending just to confuse me!”

Wang Si Qin nodded.
“Yes, this servant knows.”

“Take care of yourself and let Xiao De Zi go with you.
He has a bit of martial arts and can keep you safe,” said Li Qi Ming.

Wang Si Qin nodded.

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“Come back soon!” Li Qi Ming said.

Wang Si Qin seemed to feel something.
She looked up and Li Qi Ming quickly looked away.
Wang Si Qin smiled slightly.

After Wang Si Qin returned to the mansion, she couldn’t see her mother at all.
When she returned to the mansion, her mother was still at the hot spring village.
The next day, Imperial Princess An He and Xiao Zhen Shu returned, but her mother went up the mountain with the regent.
When she came back in the evening, it was already late.

On the 3rd day, Li Su was at home, but the palace sent someone to pick up Wang Si Qin.

Before leaving, Wang Si Qin saw the regent’s carriage at the gate of the mansion again.

Wang Si Qin sighed.

In Supreme Hall, Li Qi Ming saw Wang Si Qin enter slowly.
He was relieved.
“You’re back? How was it?”

Wang Si Qin shook her head.
“Your Majesty should know where the regent is.
I didn’t even have the opportunity to speak to my mother alone for the past few days.”

The regent’s whereabouts were known to Li Qi Ming.
If one knew oneself and the enemy, then one could win all the battles.
However, Li Qi Ming couldn’t believe that 7th older brother would give up when he was one step away from success for a woman.

Li Qi Ming didn’t believe it.
He thought that 7th older brother was planning something secretly.

“Is what he is doing genuine?” Li Qi Ming asked.

Wang Si Qin shook her head; she didn’t know.
She hoped it was true.
“Watch carefully.
The future is long.”

Li Qi Ming nodded.

Nobody believed that the regent had no interest in power.
Regardless of those who supported the regent or the emperor, they all thought that this was a temporary thing for the regent.
But, one, two, three, four months had passed…

As time passed, they found that they were wrong.
The regent only seemed to care about visiting scenery with his good friend.

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Yes, good friend!

One person around the regent saw that the regent was addicted to that woman and ignored business matters.
He was secretly anxious, so he tried to persuade the regent by saying that she was just a woman.
If the regent really liked her, she could be welcomed into the mansion.
As a result, he was beaten by the regent and driven out.

That person spat out blood, helpless.

The regent’s consort, Consort Yan also raised this matter with the regent on the advice from her father and brothers.
She asked the prince to take care of the important matters first and bring the lady into the house.
She was willing to give up the position of consort.

In fact, Li Qi Cheng was only foolish when he was facing Li Su.
When he dealt with other people, he was still the gloomy but shrewd regent.
As soon as Consort Yan said this, Li Qi Cheng understood what she was thinking.
When Mrs.
Yan married him, he was just an unknown prince.
Mrs.
Yan’s identity wasn’t that good.
She was just the only daughter of a mere member of the Imperial Academy.

Later, when he became the regent, the Yan family rose and held power.

They cared more about the regent’s grand plan than anyone else.
They dreamed that the Yan family would have an empress or empress dowager!

The reason why Mrs.
Yan was so ready to give up the seat of Consort was very clear to Li Qi Cheng.
The consort had 2 sons and a daughter.
Both the eldest and second sons were hers and had been in the house for many years.
Even if Su Su became the new consort, she would not be safe.

But if Mrs.
Yan took the initiative to relinquish her post, then how could Li Qi Cheng fail her? He demoted her from Consort to Concubine, and then raised Concubine Xu to his wife.
Concubine Xu was the one who had served him the longest.
Concubine Xu thought that her life would continue along, but she didn’t expect this sudden blessing, that she became the Consort.

Mrs.
Xu didn’t care about Mrs.
Yan.
She was now the Consort and gained many benefits.
She didn’t care about those trivialities.

The Director of the Imperial Clan did not approve of the regent’s actions.
Mrs.
Yan was the first official wife.
How could the regent demote his wife to a concubine? But, Li Qi Cheng only said that the Yan family had taken the initiative to give way to a more virtuous person.

His Majesty also instructed the Director of the Imperial Clan to agree to this matter.
In fact, His Majesty hoped that the regent would create more scandals.
The Director of the Imperial Clan had no choice but to change the jade plate1 unwillingly.

Mrs.
Yan’s move was for her to have a retreat, but she didn’t expect things to turn out like this.
Not only was the prince not moved by her generosity, but it was advantageous to Mrs.
Xu.
The children who had perfectly good lineage of being born from the official wife had their status changed to be children of a concubine.
Mrs.
Yan and her family had many complaints.

Mrs.
Yan couldn’t accept such a blow and suddenly fell ill.

The newly appointed Consort Xu was a clever person.
She never asked about His Highness and Madam Li.
Even when others asked about it, she actively dispelled the rumours, saying that His Highness and Madam Li were close friends and that the rumours weren’t credible.

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After Wang Si Qin and Li Qi Ming heard about it, they both thought that Mrs.
Xu was a really smart person.

Li Qi Ming now slowly began to believe that his 7th older brother was really someone who loved the beauty and not the lands.
Or, was this called everything having a weakness? His older brother lacked normal emotions since his father didn’t care about him, he had no mother, his brothers bullied him, and his sisters were indifferent, so he didn’t care about what the world thought.
But, only when one meets that person, one could let go of everything.

It was just that Li Qi Ming still didn’t quite understand what his 7th older brother was thinking.
He liked a woman, so wasn’t he thinking of trying to get her? Seventh older brother, what was this? He didn’t believe that 7th older brother was just a friend to Madam Li.
He even thought that Madam Li had some demonic tricks, otherwise, how could she make 7th older brother so devoted to her?

But Li Qi Ming didn’t dare to say this in front of Si Qin.

“Your Majesty, it’s time to drink the medicine!” Wang Si Qin came in with a bowl of medicine.

Li Qi Ming immediately put down the memorial in his hand and leaned against the soft pillow.

During this period of time, Li Qi Ming had to study with his masters while also reviewing the memorials and learning how to govern, so his body was a little tired.
In addition, the autumn wind was growing stronger, so the wind was chilly.
In this regard, Wang Si Qin had a lot to criticise.

Wang Si Qin frowned when she saw the memorial next to the bed.
“Your Majesty, your body is important.” She understood Li Qi Ming’s desire and focus on power, but she could not understand Li Qi Ming’s behaviour of putting the cart before the horse.

“I know.
I just felt bored, so I took a look.” Li Qi Ming smiled and drank the medicine in one gulp.
He didn’t feel it was bitter.

“Your Majesty, take the medicine and rest well!” said Wang Si Qin.

Li Qi Ming nodded and lay down.

But, after Wang Si Qin left, Li Qi Ming lay down again.
He didn’t trust the regent or the ministers.
He was the emperor and the power must remain in his hands! He knew the value of having rights, so he would not give up.

Outside the window, Wang Si Qin frowned slightly when she saw this.
However, she did not go in to stop him.
If His Majesty didn’t realise it, then she couldn’t do anything.

1.(玉碟) literally, ‘jade plate’.
I think they were jade carvings that tracked the genealogy of the imperial families in the different dynasties in China.
Not too sure about this?