allonlinenovel Chapter 289 Fang Shixin is doomed
Chapter 289 Fang Shixin is doomed
"My lord, I know you are petty, but I am just a woman, surely it's not that serious?" Chen Song crossed her arms and twitched her lips in mockery.
Cheng Yan glanced at her: "As for peonies, their beauty is so captivating that men want to pick them, and women want to pick them even more."
Chen Song raised an eyebrow: "So you mean we need to be wary of both men and women?"
"That's not normal."
"What do you mean 'normal'? It's because you're abnormal!" Chen Songyi complained. "Only a princess can put up with you. If it were anyone else, they wouldn't even bother with you."
"Coincidentally, I don't need to send anyone else."
"Hey you......"
"Alright, alright." Qin Yizhen was afraid that the two of them would start arguing, so she quickly tried to calm them down. "Miss Chen, thank you. Please come visit the Marquis of Pingxi's residence whenever you have free time."
Chen Song nodded repeatedly: "Great, great. I also sent a visiting card to the Marquis of Pingxi's residence before, but I was unable to meet him."
That's because I didn't recognize you back then.
The Pingxi Marquis's residence received numerous visiting cards every day. Although Qin Yizhen was somewhat curious about this Chen family's daughter, she was pregnant and naturally wouldn't casually visit someone she didn't know or had any connection with.
Looking at Chen Songyi now, he clearly has no ill intentions towards her and likes her quite a bit. She is also curious about Chen Songyi and thinks it would be good to meet him in the future.
"Alright." Chen Songyi reluctantly accepted this explanation. Seeing that Qin Yizhen seemed a little tired and reluctant to leave, he also tactfully took his leave.
Cheng Yan helped Qin Yizhen sit down, feeling both helpless and angry: "First it was Song Pingping, and now there's Chen Songyi. If I didn't know that Her Highness the Princess really likes me as her husband, I would have thought that the Princess liked women."
Everyone else seems to think that men like women and women like men, but with her, it's a different story. Men have to be wary of her, and women have to be wary of her too.
Qin Yizhen was speechless: "What are you talking about? Do you mean you're allowed to have a few friends to drink and chat with, but I can't? Can't we sisters have some tea and chat?"
"Don't talk nonsense. People will laugh at you if they find out. You're so jealous. You might as well give up being the Marquis of Pingxi and just sell vinegar at home."
Qin Yizhen touched her belly and whispered, "You must never be like your father. He'll get beaten up sooner or later if he does that."
Cheng Yan thought to himself, "Who can hit me now?"
However, seeing her lower her eyes and smile gently, he found it amusing and didn't hold it against her. He went over to help her up and let her go back to her palace to rest.
"You should rest well and not go out wandering around. I'll come pick you up to go home later when I'm done with my work."
Qin Yizhen nodded repeatedly: "Then come early."
It had been a long, long time since she had lived in Yuzhang Palace. Everything felt unfamiliar now, and only the Pingxi Marquis's residence was a place where she felt safe and at ease.
Cheng Yan readily agreed, "Yes, I will definitely come as soon as possible."
Seeing the maid bring warm water and a change of clothes, and help her wash her hands and face, change her clothes and lie down, Cheng Yan hurriedly left.
When she woke up again, the sun was already setting, and he came to take her home.
As he helped her into the carriage, Qin Yizhen suddenly remembered what Chen Songyi had said: that she was the most blessed woman in the world, with a perfect and happy life, envied or envied by many.
He will stay with her for the rest of his life, just like he does now, and they will be loving and affectionate until the end of their lives.
His children are filial and outstanding, and he has many descendants.
"What's wrong?" He frowned when he saw her get into the carriage and stop moving. "Are you feeling unwell?"
Qin Yizhen snapped out of her daze, shook her head, then took his hand and walked with him into the carriage.
After they sat down, the carriage slowly moved forward. He noticed that she would look up at him from time to time, and then look away when he looked at her, which he found somewhat amusing.
"What's wrong with you? Can't you just look at me openly and honestly?"
Qin Yizhen rested her head on his shoulder, her eyes smiling: "Cheng Yan."
"Ah."
"I don't think I'll ever have nightmares again."
If what Chen Songyi said is true, then she and Cheng Yan must have a different ending than she did in her previous life.
He will grow old with her and die peacefully in his old age; he will not leave her prematurely.
"Nightmare? Have you been having nightmares lately?" He gently stroked her hair, his tone soft, clearly enjoying her dependence and affection.
"It's been a long time."
It's been so long, so long that she's forgotten. Her previous life was unfortunate, but in this life, he's always been by her side, accompanying her every day. Now they even have a child. If Chen Songyi hadn't suddenly appeared, she probably wouldn't have thought about it anymore.
"That's good."
"By the way, do you know Miss Chen..." Qin Yizhen paused here, remembering Chen Songyi's trust in her, and stopped herself from saying the words that were about to come out.
Do you know what Fang Shixin is doing right now?
These days, Fang Shixin seems to have disappeared. Before, she had asked Shi Jinkui to get close to Fang Shixin and ask her how to deal with the oppression of women.
Unfortunately, Shi Jin Kui didn't have time to visit her every day, and she rarely saw her because she didn't know what she was doing. Shi Jin Kui met her two or three times, but it was all perfunctory and casual, and she never got to ask her anything until the right moment arrived.
"Fang Shixin?" Cheng Yan raised an eyebrow; he knew quite a bit about this person.
Thinking of what she had done, a dark glint flashed in Cheng Yan's eyes. He squeezed Qin Yizhen's hand and said to her, "Don't worry too much about Fang Shixin. Soon, you won't see her anymore."
Soon, he should be dead.
Fang Shixin has been studying explosives and firearms these days. He and Empress Dowager Cheng have seen the effects firsthand. Right now, they are hesitant about when to kill Fang Shixin.
Cheng Yan felt that Fang Shixin should die now, and that he shouldn't have allowed explosives and firearms to appear in this world.
Of the four kingdoms currently, although Eastern Qin is not as wealthy as Southern Qi, it has been training its army for many years and cultivating talented generals. If war were to break out, Eastern Qin would have the power to sweep across the four kingdoms at any time.
All that's missing now is a catalyst.
If explosive firearms were to appear, it would be fine if they were in the hands of Eastern Qin, but if they fell into the hands of another country, Eastern Qin's original advantage could change in an instant.
Therefore, Cheng Yan felt that these things should not be made, and Fang Shixin should die now.
Empress Dowager Cheng felt that even if it shouldn't have appeared, Fang Shixin should still be allowed to get the item out, so that it could be used in case of future crises in Eastern Qin.
The siblings disagreed on when Fang Shixin should die, but he had to die.
Qin Yizhen's heart skipped a beat, and she felt uneasy. She couldn't help but remind him, "I think she's very strange. If you want to deal with her, you have to be extremely careful, lest you make a mistake and it backfires."
"Don't worry, I know what's going on."