Free Web NovelChapter 692: Chapter 692: The King Removal Specialist
Wang Jin felt that he might be dreaming.
And it was a nightmare!
Otherwise, how could he see Qin Yao’s face appear right in front of him?
But then a voice from behind suddenly exclaimed, "Miss Qin?" which yanked him back to reality.
Old Madam Wang had just come to see why her son was taking so long to unload things, never expecting to see the new neighbors, Qin Yao and her daughter, outside the door.
And they were chatting with Jin’er, sounding quite familiar.
Previously, they said they weren’t familiar; it was really just to appease her, the old lady.
However, why was Jin’er’s reaction so strange?
He looked as if he had seen a ghost, slapped himself hard twice, and stared wide-eyed as if he couldn’t believe Miss Qin was really standing there.
"Jin’er, are you alright?" Old Madam Wang was very concerned about her son’s mental state, worried he might have brought something unclean back from outside!
Wang Jin shook his head. He was fine, really!
Qin Yao waved for Si Niang to come over and pointed at Wang Jin, "Si Niang, say Uncle Wang, we’re neighbors now."
The last sentence was aimed at Wang Jin, making his back chill.
Honestly, the grudges between him and her should have been settled, but what had happened, had happened, the memory was indelible.
So... he was really scared!
"What are you doing here?" Wang Jin took a deep breath, found his voice, and asked in surprise.
Qin Yao just smiled.
Si Niang politely bowed, including Old Madam Wang, and answered on behalf of her mother:
"Uncle Wang, our family has moved to the Capital City because Father is taking the imperial exams."
Wang Jin’s heart skipped a beat, "Brother Liu is here too?"
Qin Yao raised an eyebrow, "What else? A family should be together."
She turned to Old Madam Wang, smiling, "Don’t you agree, Madam?"
Old Madam Wang agreed, nodding, and glared at Wang Jin,
"Are you staying home this time? Chengyang will be back soon; spend more time with him, help with his studies."
At home, she was the only old lady left, and she couldn’t really grasp her grandson’s studies, just urging him daily to be more diligent and read more.
But as with any child, the last thing they want to hear is nagging. He promises superficially, but who knows if he’s doing it?
Her husband and eldest son were lost to the battlefield, and her only younger son stayed behind as an advisor at her pleading.
Yet this Imperial Censor rarely came home all year, just slightly better than being in the army camp.
Now, with her only grandson, Old Madam Wang only had a small wish—that he would pursue the imperial path, become a petty official, and stay by her side.
Unexpectedly, Wang Jin shook his head, "I can only stay home for a day; I have to head to Danzhou the morning after."
His mission to Qingzhou was still unfinished, but the court hurriedly recalled him for another tricky task.
As for the specifics, he had only just arrived back in the Capital and hadn’t had the chance to inquire yet.
But Danzhou was Prince Feng’s fief, relating to the Prince, so things wouldn’t be simple.
"What? Only a day?"
Old Madam Wang was even more exasperated, "The Wang Family men are cursed, not loving studies but loving martial arts. Chengyang has been close to Aunt Yu’s kids these days, not coming home after school. They grab sticks and run wild, mimicking the folks from those stories, saying they want to... what was it, what..."
Seeing the old lady couldn’t recall the words, Si Niang kindly reminded her, "Travel the martial world, with sword in hand, roam the horizon!"
Old Madam Wang was animated, "That’s it, such a youngster not studying, wanting to be a ranger; none of you want to stay and accompany me, unfilial descendants!"
Wang Jin awkwardly glanced at Qin Yao and her daughter, hinting his mother to remember there were outsiders, to save some face.
But Old Madam Wang didn’t care; it wasn’t her being unfilial, so what couldn’t people know?
Seeing Old Mrs. Wang so angry, Qin Yao gently tapped her daughter’s head.
Si Niang shrank her neck, whispering: "It was all big brother’s idea."
Her small hands wrapped around Qin Yao’s arm, earnestly promising, "But Mother, rest assured, I’ll study hard. I won’t go anywhere in the future, I’ll stay close to Mother, go shopping, buy delicious food and fun things."
That little girl, her mouth was sweet as honey.
Though knowing she was being placated, since earlier the little girl did talk about ridding the world of injustice, Qin Yao couldn’t help but smile.
This amused Old Madam Wang thoroughly; she stepped forward, adoringly looking at Si Niang, "What a good girl, Miss Qin, you’re truly blessed."
Hearing his mother’s words, Wang Jin immediately felt a bad premonition arise.
The next second,
Old Madam Wang threw him a glowering look, "Staying home for only a day tomorrow?"
Wang Jin didn’t dare say only half a day, as the other half he’d be in the palace, only gently mentioning, "I’ll be home in the afternoon and evening."
"That’ll do." Old Madam Wang nodded, "I’ll find a matchmaker now, take a good look tomorrow afternoon, if there’s someone agreeable, settle it."
That last sentence, spoken with cheerful delight, brooked no refusal.
So it was!
Wang Jin scratched his head, looking skyward, but he couldn’t escape; he could only awkwardly escort his mother inside, saying, "I’ll fetch Chengyang home, go prepare the meal first; your son’s stomach is almost growling empty."
After all, it’s her son; seeing Wang Jin’s pitiful look, claiming hunger, Old Madam Wang spared him.
The old lady politely nodded at Qin Yao’s mother and daughter outside the door, then turned to prepare in the courtyard.
Wang Jin watched his mother head to the kitchen in the courtyard, exhaled a long breath, and turned to head out to find ’the son.’
Upon glancing up, hey, the mother and daughter hadn’t left yet.
"Aren’t you going home for dinner?" Wang Jin asked in surprise.
Qin Yao waved a hand, "No hurry, I’m not hungry yet."
Wang Jin understood, "Waiting for me to treat, right? Alright, hold on a bit longer, once I settle things in Danzhou and return, I’ll treat you and Brother Liu to a fine meal, apologize personally to you two, and let bygones be gone, sound good?"
Qin Yao gave him a look of surprise; to her, the past grievances were already settled with money.
Nevertheless, seeing as he still wished to make amends, she decided to kindly give him a heads up.
"Danzhou is dangerous; I suggest you find a helper, for safety’s sake, to ensure you return alive," Qin Yao smiled.
As soon as she heard Wang Jin mention Danzhou, she understood whom the case involving Prince Feng had been assigned to.
Judging by Wang Jin’s performance at Zijing Mansion, it was clear his reputation as a ’Prince Remover’ was well-earned.
But Prince Qi was different from Prince Feng; the killers groomed by Prince Qi were rather ordinary—she could take out thirty on her own.
Yet if Ah Wang was the pinnacle of Prince Feng’s death warriors, the rest could not be underestimated.
If Wang Jin didn’t get a helper this time, his odds of returning alive might be only about 0.1%.
