Rebirth of the Treacherous Official’s Madam Chapter 180

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Xun Tan

T/N: Translated by Jen on Broken Jinsei! Please do not repost my translations! All translations outside of Broken Jinsei are stolen and reposted without permission!

“Understood. We’ll use it after the evening meal.” Xun Che nodded in response. Chen Qiao immediately went to arrange.

Yu Lingxin was somewhat worried, “Shenzhi, when can father return to the capital? If the old madam or the second branch were to have certain thoughts, you need to think carefully before acting. The current state of affairs already can’t compare with the past, his Highness also isn’t in the capital……….”

“It’ll be fine.” Xun Che reached out to take Yu Lingxin into his arms, also kissing the corner of her eyes, “I have an understanding inside, Cide Hall won’t catch on fire again. Ying’er, lately, although feel unwell inside, I see that she has nevertheless grown up. This instead makes me feel more relieved. It’ll be fine.”

Mentioning Xun Ying, Yu Lingxin also couldn’t help but sigh again. Just, she indeed didn’t know what else can can be said. However, it just so happens that at this time, the little guy in her stomach seemingly woke up, stretching his arms and legs. Yu Lingxin immediately called out to Xun Che, “Shenzhi, he kicked me again!”

Xun Che immediately reached out to feel, his expression also smoothing out for once, “Finally caught it in time for once.”

Yu Lingxin also smiled, “Who let you be this busy, he clearly moved several times before.”

“Yes, yes, all my fault. Come, little guy, move one more time.” Xun Che sensed the warmth from his wife and child, his expression also increasingly gentle. The thoughts that filled his mind previously also finally got temporarily tossed aside.

Unknown as to whether it was really the father and child connected by the heart, or Xun Che really just happened to catch the little guy’s active period, the unborn little Little Xun really kicked again. This time, the smile on Xun Che’s face further rolled out. At the same time, he also lifted his eyes to gaze towards Yu Lingxin, “Huijun, thank you.”

“What are you saying this for?” Yu Lingxin reached out to caress Xun Che’s face, “Today, you’ve finally returned early for once, come lie down with me for a while. Everything else, can wait until later to take care of.”

Xun Che nodded, supporting Yu Lingxin into the room. The couple endlessly chatted a few words about the arrangements after the child is born, and then took a little nap together.

In the evening, because the daytime was longer in the summer, even long past the evening meal, the sky was still bright. Practically, by the third quarter of the xu-hour^[1] did the sky finally turn dark. And Xun Tan who came according to the secret arrangement also finally arrived in Qingyu Pavilion under the cover of a gray garment in disguise.

Xun Che and Yu Lingxin sat across from one another, drinking tea while waiting. On the surface, they appeared rather calm, but as the couple mutually shared a glance, they knew one another’s thoughts, ultimately still somewhat concerned.

However, Xun Tan clearly was even more nervous than them. After entering the door and cupping his hands to greet, he got straight to the point, “Elder tang brother, tang sister-in-law, today, this younger brother coming to report, it’s truly because one has no other choice. Although not a hundred percent certain, one still doesn’t dare to not let elder brother and sister-in-law know. The old madam might have the intention of scheming against sister-in-law’s pregnancy.”

Although this was one of the most commonly used methods in the inner manor fights, especially between the womenfolk, Xun Che and Yu Lingxin even had long anticipated, but when really hearing Xun Tan say it like this, for Xun Che who has finally obtained a child for the first time in two lifetimes, he still immediately overflowed with chilliness. Even though he didn’t speak, his sharp gaze still made Xun Tan, who was already very stiff to begin with, once again panic, his temples even about to seep with cold sweat.

“Sit and talk.” Yu Lingxin’s complexion was also very unsightly. This was her first pregnancy in two lifetimes, genuinely sensing the connection between mother and child. Although prior to Xun Tan coming over, she even urged Xun Che to stay steady, and don’t do anything reckless while Qin Wang and the Wen’an Marquis were away from the capital, but hearing Xun Tan’s words, for the first time in her life, she actually also produced the intent to kill inside. She didn’t want to harm others, but she really was unable to accept others conspiring against her child.

So, telling Xun Tan to sit down first with a relatively calm look practically already used up all her rationality and strength.

Xun Tan naturally was able to sense the couple’s mood, but because of this, he was also further certain that this trip of his was correct. After nervously sitting down, he immediately continued, “The specific method, there might be several ways. I secretly observed for a while. Recently, the old madam has invited the doctor several times. Li mama also requested several medicinal ingredients, the excuse being to make medicinal cuisines, but at the same time, they also purchased quite a few fabric and spices. Asking elder brother and sister-in-law to please be cautious, regardless whether it’s the food, clothing, or transport, even if just a chair, table, or carriage, all must not lower one’s guard. Li mama ultimately comes from the palace.”

TN: All translations outside of Broken Jinsei are stolen and reposted without permission!

Slightly pausing for a moment, Xun Tan glanced at Xun Che and Yu Lingxin’s complexion again, hesitantly saying, “Also, there’s one more thing. I heard sister-in-law’s servant girl, Gancao, is distantly related to the little servant girl Xiahua that serves Li mama?”

“Probably.” Yu Lingxin slightly lowered her eyes, not saying anything more, also not having any shocked expression.

Xun Tan was also a clever one. Seeing Xun Che and Yu Lingxin both not revealing any shocked expression, he immediately just understood. Most likely, towards Gancao and Xiahui having a bit of dealings, Xun Che and Yu Lingxin were long aware of. Regardless whether it was coldly observing and waiting for the right time, or secretly instructing Gancao to deliberately set a trap, clearly, it was already having preventive measures in place.

However, for Xun Tan to take the risk to come over like this, it wasn’t just for the sake of warning them of these back manor schemes. He thought for a moment, still continuing to have the other half he prepared said, “Elder brother and sister-in-law are both intelligent people, so presumably, towards the people below, you will also keep an eye on. However, this younger brother is truly worried, so still need to warn. Borrowing the excuse of inviting doctors for the old madam, making medicinal cuisines, creating nerve soothing incense, and such matters, Li mama has been continuously busy, appearing to have somewhat covered it up, but in reality, it can’t be considered too secretive. Suppose that in the future, something really were to happen——–cough cough…..”

Speaking to here, he still paused, “Of course, there probably won’t be anything. Sister-in-law is blessed by the heavens, little nephew certainly will be safe and sound. I’m just saying, according to Cide Hall’s current calculations, the old madam perhaps just has her sight on the matters in front, but the people in the dark will want to use this matter to once again question elder brother’s moral character. Even if the old madam’s plans get spoiled and fail, as long as elder brother makes a move against Cide Hall again, then together with the current rumors outside………”

Actually, when Xun Che heard Xun Tan’s first few words, he’d already thought of this layer. Never mind Xun old madam having a Li mama by her side, even if adding Zhaoyang Hall’s and even Changchun Palace’s entire set of servants and palace maids, he still won’t let anyone extend their hands into Qingyu Pavilion. He absolutely won’t let anyone have the opportunity to harm the pregnant Yu Lingxin.

But, the other party’s goal probably wasn’t really directed at Yu Lingxin, or their unborn child, but rather using Xun old madam’s scheme against Yu Lingxin’s child to further aggravate the conflict between the two branches, using filial piety and moral character to attack Xun Che.

“Who all has second uncle met with recently?” Xun Che calmly asked, “To even dare do this kind of thing, presumably he must have obtained some promise of getting promoted up in the future?”

Xun Tan’s back was increasingly straight as he carefully responded, “Father actually is also somewhat guarding against me, because previously, at the Jade Peak Villa, I once urged father a few times. However, now, because Wu Wangfei has some honor in front of the two palaces and even the emperor, and the Chang’de Count has also taken up the Ministry of Revenue, father’s thoughts have become lively again. A few days ago, Wu Wangfei sent medicinal ingredients for the old madam again. Qi Jue came twice. The second time, that Gentleman Qi also came along. Judging by father’s thoughts, it seems, towards eldest brother’s and Xiang’er’s marriage, Wu Wangfei’s side have the intention of pulling the strings.”

“Gentleman Qi is even willing to deliver medicinal ingredients?” Another nameless ball of anger surged up inside Xun Che, yet on his face, he just coldly sneered, “This clean and noble scholar, when lowering his posture, really is a good dog.”

Even Yu Lingxin didn’t expect that Xun Che would suddenly say something this harsh. Xun Tan wasn’t familiar with Qi Ke, so he further wasn’t able to respond to these words. At the moment, he could only slightly wait a little, deeply adjusting his breathing again before secretly glancing at Xun Che’s and Yu Lingxin’s expression, “There’s also one last thing, and also the reason why I have no choice but to come today. It’s……….it’s related to second younger sister………”

This was actually something that Xun Che and Yu Lingxin were the least surprised about. However, it was also the most infuriating, their complexion even more unsightly than when hearing about Xun old madam having the intention of scheming against their unborn child, to the extent that as Xun Tan continued to explain in detail, he was also increasingly nervous.

However, the contents weren’t anything that made Xun Che and Yu Lingxin more surprised, nothing more than Wei Wang indeed having obsessions towards Xun Ying. Although Wei Wang already have a main consort, Wen Ruoqiong, but Wen Ruoqiong’s talents were mediocre, her temperament just mindlessly weak. Wei Wang didn’t like her. Moreover, Changchun Palace and Zhaoyang Hall’s harmony was merely a temporary guise. Everyone all know that these two will turn hostile sooner or later. Wei Wang still has the intention of emptying the main consort position for Xun Ying. In fact, the specific scheme sure enough was related to the palace. Just, what was different from the past life was that the soon to arrive Duanyang^[2] palace banquet probably won’t have any big movements. But, afterwards, it was just hard to say.

When Xun Tan finished speaking, his back was already covered in cold sweat. Xun Che’s expression although didn’t ease up in any way, he still gave him a promise, “Regardless of what kind of changes happen at home, I will ensure your safety.”

Xun Tan unexpectedly carried a bitter smile, “Many thanks elder tang brother. But, I’m ultimately my father’s son. If my father really were to sink into the mud next, this younger brother perhaps may not necessarily be able to escape unscathed. If really reaching that step, this younger brother just ask elder tang brother to take care of one person……….”

“Is it the Nie family young lady?” Yu Lingxin suddenly followed-up.

Xun Tan practically quivered on instinct, yet in the next moment, he just bitterly smiled again, “Elder brother and sister-in-law sure enough have eyes like torches, able to detect anything. Then, presumably, what I’d said just now, for you two, it actually isn’t anything new. However, since sister-in-law is aware, then this younger brother also have nothing to hide. Yes. If in the future, there’s some unfortunate change, asking sister-in-law to take care of Jingniang a little. This younger brother will be endlessly grateful.”

Yu Lingxin couldn’t help but slightly sigh, “Everything right now is still uncertain, don’t think too much.”

Xun Che also responded, also telling Xun Tan to act carefully before letting him go back first.

After Xun Tan left, Xun Che and Yu Lingxin couldn’t help but once again share a glance. Although they didn’t say anything, their thoughts inside were very similar. Recalling Xun Tan’s marriage and fate in the past life, then to the current state of affairs, they can only say, the word ‘love’ sure enough was tiring.

In the following few days, the Xun family was actually still peaceful on the surface. Cide Hall continued busily preparing the so called medicinal cuisines and spices, while on Yu Lingxin’s side, she was arranging the matters for the Duanyang palace banquet. Although Xun Tan’s news said that Wei Wang probably won’t do anything during this year’s Duanyang, but Empress Wen suddenly issuing a decree on the third of the fifth month, inviting Xun Ying by name into the palace for a banquet, still made Yu Lingxin very uneasy.

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[1] Xu hour – 7-9pm, so third quarter is around 8:30pm

[2] Fifth of the fifth lunar month, also known as the dragon boat festival

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