Free Web NovelChapter 693: Chapter 693: Honey, I’m Home!
But Wang Jin obviously misunderstood Qin Yao’s meaning.
His eyes sparkled with excitement as he looked at her, "Are you going to help me?"
Qin Yao choked for a moment before shaking her head, "You’re overthinking it."
Wang Jin wasn’t too disappointed, clicking his tongue, "Forget it, I can’t afford you."
The silver he’d thrown away last time had already emptied his savings, and if he hired her again, he’d probably have to work like a horse for her for the rest of his life to pay off the debt.
But she kept mentioning that he should seek help, did she already have someone in mind?
Wang Jin raised his chin slightly, signaling Qin Yao to talk while they walked.
While searching for his son who wanted to wander the world with a sword, he cautiously lowered his voice and asked, "Who do you think I should look for?"
He guessed that she might suggest him to go to the Princess Mansion.
However, Qin Yao’s recommendation was unexpected.
Qin Yao looked ahead, her face slightly turned to the side, speaking in a casual tone, "You could go find the Holy Empress."
Wang Jin jolted, his eyes widened as he looked at Qin Yao, as if confirming whether she was joking.
But evidently, she was seriously giving him advice.
Wang Jin: "Qin Yao, I suggest you stop suggesting things next time."
Find the Holy Empress?
What kind of joke is that!
He’s just a small Imperial Censor, dare to appear before the Holy Empress, is he not tired of living?
He wants to live a few more years.
Qin Yao shrugged at his cowardly appearance, "Then suit yourself. If you don’t come back, out of our past relationship, I can take care of your mother when I’m in the Capital."
Wang Jin gritted his teeth, "Thank you very much!"
"You’re welcome." Qin Yao pointed at Liu Mansion’s front door, "I’m home, come around whenever you can."
"Oh, I forgot." Qin Yao looked at him apologetically, "Sir might not return, then in the next life."
As he watched the mother-daughter pair holding hands and entering the house, Wang Jin was so angry his hair almost stood on end, Qin Yao’s mouth must have been dipped in poison, right?
Right, right, right!
A half-grown boy came running from the alley ahead, the book box pulled by the attendant student, swinging a stick in his hand, looking especially happy.
Wang Jin glanced up and immediately shouted, "Wang Chengyang!"
The boy holding the stick was startled, quickly stopped and looked over, meeting Wang Jin’s eyes blazing with anger, incredulously calling, "Dad?"
"Thunk," the stick fell to the ground, Wang Chengyang quickly stood up straight, raised his hand, and bowed in respect.
Wang Jin strode over, grabbed the back of the boy’s collar, and dragged him home.
While walking he scolded, "Why didn’t you run, kid? Didn’t learn any escape technique I taught you last time, did you? You knew you were going to get hit and still stopped to bow to me, what’s this? This is provocation! I see you really deserve a beating!"
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Da Lang, Second Lang, and Sanlang had returned from school, the three brothers were doing homework at the big Eight Immortals table in the hall.
Although the kids each have their own room now, they seem to still prefer studying at one big table together, perhaps it creates a better learning atmosphere?
Qin Yao didn’t understand, but she respected it.
Pressing down Si Niang who wanted to find her brothers to announce her enrollment news, she took her to her room, put away her books, washed her hands and face, and wiped the sweat from her face and neck.
Si Niang stayed in the room organizing her Divine Power Book Box, while Qin Yao checked the second courtyard.
Apart from Yin Le who was washing vegetables, she surprisingly saw Ah Wang skillfully tossing the wok in the kitchen.
Qin Yao glanced around but didn’t see Liu Ji’s figure, so Ah Wang came back by himself?
"Where’s Liu Ji?" Qin Yao walked into the kitchen and asked perplexedly.
Ah Wang focused on the dish in the wok, answering without looking up, "Master is doing fine. Seeing him safely enter the National Master Mansion, confirming he’s not in mortal danger, I came back."
After all, he had to pick up Da Lang and the three brothers from school and prepare dinner for the family.
Otherwise, with Yin Le’s mediocre culinary skills, how could she satisfy the lady’s appetite?
If the lady wasn’t satisfied, she wouldn’t want anyone else to be satisfied, ultimately leaving everything to him.
Qin Yao didn’t leave, sitting at the island behind with interest, inquiring about today’s events at the National Master Mansion.
Ah Wang didn’t exaggerate or embellish, truthfully recounting Liu Ji’s arrogant behavior at the National Master Mansion’s gate.
The spatula in his hand never stopped, producing dish after dish of colorful, fragrant meals onto the plates, which Yin Le then expertly served in the front dining hall.
Qin Yao observed Ah Wang’s busy back and suspiciously frowned, "Ah Wang, I feel like you have a lot of resentment; are you alright?"
Ah Wang pulled the remaining firewood from the stove hole, buried it in ash, lifted the large pot to the water tank, rinsed it while flatly stating, "I’m fine."
Qin Yao raised her brow; really fine? Usually calm and composed, yet now carrying emotion.
She went over and determinedly spoke, "You must be bothered."
Ah Wang: "Alright, it’s Master. He often makes me feel ashamed."
Especially today after entering the National Master Mansion!
Qin Yao gagged; uh... no need to be so blunt.
Ah Wang didn’t hold back as he placed the cleaned pot back on the stove, grabbed a cloth, wiping the stove top while saying:
"The National Master Mansion has a Golden Peacock, did Madam know?"
Qin Yao: "Yes, I’ve seen it."
Ah Wang tossed the cloth with a loud smack, his mouth twitching in an achieved smirk, "He danced gracefully, holding his jacket in hand, until the Golden Peacock displayed its feathers."
Qin Yao imagined that scene and if she had been present, she couldn’t help but scrunch her toes.
"Really a challenge for you."
"Moreover." Ah Wang swapped to a dry cloth, wiping the stove dry, continuing, "He directly ate the fruit given to the pigs. Halfway through, realizing something was off, he tossed it into the trough, then casually handed one to the State Preceptor..."
At that moment, he thought Master was doomed, ready to risk appearing and rescue him.
Unexpectedly, Master sensed the shift in atmosphere, snatched back the State Preceptor’s fruit, eating it cleanly in a few bites.
Even bravely stated, "Ah, really tasty~"
Qin Yao massaged her forehead with one hand, patting Ah Wang’s arm with the other, apologetically saying:
"Take two taels from the money box for mental distress compensation, consider it a small reward."
Ah Wang’s eyes suddenly sparkled, "Really?"
Qin Yao nodded, watching Ah Wang’s resentment vanish instantly, his whole being filled with joy.
With the kitchen cleaned, the pair moved to the front dining hall, setting out bowls and chopsticks when suddenly, Ah Wang froze.
His ears twitched, assuming a serious posture like facing a formidable enemy, "Master has returned."
A moment later, an ultra-luxurious carriage with seven-colored glass windows stopped at the doorstep.
Liu Ji emerged from the compartment, arms spread wide, happily shouting:
"Darling, I’m back!"
Listening to the neighbors’ chatter rapidly gathering, Qin Yao felt her vision darken.
Having such a conspicuous character at home, it seems her days of staying low-profile in Kuanzheng Square are over!
