{"id":1480,"date":"2020-11-18T18:29:12","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T23:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perpetualdaydreams.com\/?p=1480"},"modified":"2020-12-07T10:04:04","modified_gmt":"2020-12-07T15:04:04","slug":"fpyq-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perpetualdaydreams.com\/novel\/fpyq\/fpyq-3\/","title":{"rendered":"FPYQ Ch 3 &#8211; The Concubines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After Li Chen and Qi Niqun returned from the palace in the afternoon, Li Chen immediately left for the Ministry of Revenue, the emperor having summoned him there. Due to his wedding matters, Li Chen had been allowed a month of vacation, and was free to run a few errands for the emperor.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Qi Yunruo was taking a nap. Liusu shook him awake. Instructed him to leave for the estate&#8217;s storage warehouse.<\/p>\n<p>As Qi Yunruo dazedly sat up from bed, from the corner of his mouth glistened a bead of drool. Liusu wiped it off with a handkerchief, her expression one of disgust. She lifted Qi Yunruo to his feet to adjust his attire.<\/p>\n<p>Count Ziyang\u2019s estate had prepared 128 crates of dowry, two plots of farmland, and four storefronts for their precious daughter. Other than this, there were wedding gifts from other families and the imperial palace. For this reason, besides Qi Yunruo, Eunuch Gao brought four imperial guards and one older female servant to personally help Qi Niqun record and organize the items.<\/p>\n<p>The exterior general manager of Winter Plum Courtyard was Eunuch Gao. Whereas, the interior general manager was Nanny Cheng. Directly under them were four older female servants and two eunuchs.<\/p>\n<p>Qi Niqun\u2019s nursemaid, surnamed Song, was about the same age as Nanny Cheng. Nanny Song gave off a clever impression. Nanny Cheng was sturdy and peaceful, and did not mind that the other woman often showed off in front of her.<\/p>\n<p>Once the prince returned home again, he immediately headed for the study. On the other hand, Qi Niqun sat in the main room of her courtyard, watching as the servants recorded her dowry and sorted them into crates. Come nightfall, the servants would deliver the crates to the storage warehouse, to be further organized. There were also large, unwieldy items sent to the warehouse, such as screen dividers and lumber.<\/p>\n<p>The task of recording the dowry fell upon Qi Yunruo. He wrote down every word of Eunuch Gao.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne golden great Argus and pearl <span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_custom_7816a8ae36f929a30b071f0f51fbbf5f classtoolTipsCustomShortCode' style='border-bottom:2px dotted #888;'>dangling hair ornament<\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"document\").ready(function(){ toolTips('.tooltip_post_id_custom_7816a8ae36f929a30b071f0f51fbbf5f','\\<img src\\=\"https\\:\\\/\\\/sleepchaser\\.files\\.wordpress\\.com\\\/2019\\\/07\\\/buyao\\.jpeg\" \\\/\\>B\u00f9 y\u00e1o\\. Or more literally, a step shake, since with each step taken, the dangling part of the hairpin will shake\\.'); });<\/script>, one golden jade-inlaid butterfly-and-love-flower dangling hair ornament, one white-crystal peony dangling hair ornament, and one golden five-colored jewel jade-speck <span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_custom_73cf45b7a63ade27610864c8feb19926 classtoolTipsCustomShortCode' style='border-bottom:2px dotted #888;'>long hairpin<\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"document\").ready(function(){ toolTips('.tooltip_post_id_custom_73cf45b7a63ade27610864c8feb19926','\\<img src\\=\"https\\:\\\/\\\/sleepchaser\\.files\\.wordpress\\.com\\\/2019\\\/07\\\/long\\-hairpin\\.jpg\" \\\/\\>'); });<\/script>. Place these in box <span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_custom_5067ab815850de104edda539f4c33ad9 classtoolTipsCustomShortCode' style='border-bottom:2px dotted #888;'>A<\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"document\").ready(function(){ toolTips('.tooltip_post_id_custom_5067ab815850de104edda539f4c33ad9','\u7532\u5b57\\. Ji\u01ce z\u00ec\\. Originally, the word used instead of \\'A\\' was \\'Ji\u01ce z\u00ec\\.\\' Ji\u01ce z\u00ec is part of an organization system in China, synonymous with \\'A\\' in a, b, c sorting\\. \u4e59\u5b57 yizhi is the second \\(B\\), \u4e19\u5b57 bing zhi is the third in order \\(C\\), etc\\. I decided to localize the the term here and use A, B, C instead of the Chinese counterparts because I\u2019m sure 99% of the people reading this translation would have no idea wtf the word is\\.'); });<\/script>3.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne white-gold white-pearl <span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_custom_5658f8678c3ec8326f465efd077a547e classtoolTipsCustomShortCode' style='border-bottom:2px dotted #888;'>jade medallion<\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"document\").ready(function(){ toolTips('.tooltip_post_id_custom_5658f8678c3ec8326f465efd077a547e','\\<img src\\=\"https\\:\\\/\\\/sleepchaser\\.files\\.wordpress\\.com\\\/2019\\\/07\\\/jade\\-medallion\\.jpg\" \\\/\\>'); });<\/script>\u00a0and one red-jade golden-pearl jade medallion. Place these in box A4.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A jade medallion, or jinbu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA set of four embroidered four-seasons gold and sandalwood screen dividers. Place these in box C34.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFive one-hundred-year-old gingseng roots. Place these in box B11.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne box of rubies, one box of sapphires\u2026 \u201c<\/p>\n<p>Qi Yunruo did not stop until the moment the servants lit the lights of the estate, the sun having set completely. He rubbed at his eyes. Pulled up the wick of an oil lamp\u2019s candle so that it would shine brighter, when someone spoke right by his ear. \u201cYoung master should return. It\u2019s meal time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He lifted his head and found himself eye to eye with Liusu. She and the rest of Qi Niqun\u2019s maid servants were still busy, not one of them pausing from their work. He flicked his gaze at Qi Niqun. Upon closer inspection, her makeup was beginning to smudge.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThird Young Master, just leave the work to others,\u201d General Manager Cheng said with a smile. \u201cIt\u2019s almost time for the meal to be served. Just let me know whatever young master likes to eat. Yesterday, this old slave was very busy in the princess consort\u2019s Winter Plum Courtyard and couldn\u2019t meet Third Young Master. From your appearance you seem very honest, so don\u2019t let yourself be wronged.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201c&#8230;Thank you General Manager Cheng,\u201d said Qi Yunruo.<\/p>\n<p>Qi Niqun had left the main room a while ago. Qi Yunruo was unsure if he should also return. He paced back and forth the warehouse, and when he finally left for the Winter Plum Courtyard, he came across Qi Niqun. She merely glanced at him, not in the mood to gesture for him to come over. To chat for a bit. Qi Yunruo also had reservations of approaching her, in case she did not want him to do so.<\/p>\n<p>As soon as he had arrived at the entrance of his own suite, Qi Yunruo heard someone announce, \u201cHis Highness has arrived.\u201d He paused. Then he bolted inside as if frightened. Liusu, who had been following right behind him, was also startled from his abrupt actions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhy are you running?\u201d she said, frowning.<\/p>\n<p>He did not answer her, calling Xiao Shan to bring some water to wash his hands instead.<\/p>\n<p>The evening meal consisted of two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes. This time, soup was also included. After Liusu had sternly lectured them, Xiao Shan and Xiao Jiu no longer dared to break protocol and eat with their master at the same table. Yet Qi Yunruo felt it was somewhat a pity. Since an early age, he had only ever eaten alone. When the count\u2019s family ate their meals, they never sent someone to his small courtyard, to tell him to come eat with them. Rather, he would sit at a small table by himself and partake in his meal: a single dish and a bowl of porridge.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, they had also recorded Qi Yunruo\u2019s dowry. After eating, Qi Yunruo and Liusu decided to organize them back into their designated chest. He furrowed his brow as he observed Liusu, who was scrutinizing the items. She patted the dust off her hands. \u201cThis is all you have?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Qi Yunruo did not respond. He placed his dowry back into the small chest his mother had left him. This included a tiny box containing a few pieces of his mother\u2019s jewelry and a single jade medallion from Count Ziyang. There were also two books of musical scores.<\/p>\n<p>In the afternoon, as Liusu had checked Qi Niqun\u2019s dowry, her heart felt a little discontent. No matter what, Qi Yunruo was her master, and at the very least, he was still considered a young master of Count Ziyang\u2019s estate. However, the estate had not given him any shop deeds or jewelry upon his departure. He did not even receive <span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_custom_2ef4681b3d1cf0e6cd3ab0cf2c664c9d classtoolTipsCustomShortCode' style='border-bottom:2px dotted #888;'>5.5 kg of silver<\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"document\").ready(function(){ toolTips('.tooltip_post_id_custom_2ef4681b3d1cf0e6cd3ab0cf2c664c9d','110 liang\\. The liang is a traditional Chinese weight unit\\. In modern China, the liang equals 1\\\/10 jin or 10 qian; this is exactly 50 grams \\(1\\.7637 ounces\\) So 110 liang \\= 5\\.5 kg\\.'); });<\/script>.<\/p>\n<p>Even Liusu was wealthier than him. For a moment, she found him rather pitiful.<\/p>\n<p>Now that it was nighttime, Qi Yunruo wanted to take a bath. As per her duty as a servant, Liusu went to find the fat Eunuch Yunbao\u00a0in charge of water. He laughed, loud and reverberating from the pit of his stomach. \u201cEveryone is exhausted today. Therefore, all of the water has been sent to the princess consort\u2019s side. If young master wants to take a bath, I\u2019ll have people go to the other courtyards and see if there\u2019s any hot water left. Even if it\u2019s just a little bit, we\u2019ll still give it to you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Understanding the meaning behind his words, Liusu ran back, fuming. Her expression was dark as she looked at Qi Yunruo. \u201cThey think young master is not noble enough! In just two days, they\u2019ve already noticed that your identity is low.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to wash my feet,\u201d said Qi Yunruo. \u201cThey should at least have enough water for that, right?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As Liusu was unwilling to endure the mockery again, he sent Xiao Shan and Xiu Jiu out instead. After a while, they returned carrying a wooden basin of water. Qi Yunruo removed his socks and shoes, sat down on his bed, and soaked his feet, rubbing them against one another. He lowered his head, hands pressing upon the bed to support his weight. Held his feet right above the basin. He watched the surface of the water silently. Droplets of water fell upon the water\u2019s surface, creating ripples that lasted for just a moment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Back in Count Ziyang\u2019s estate, there had been no one supervising Qi Yunruo.\u00a0 Now, like clockwork, Liusu woke him up every morning. Then she would help him into a gray outfit and comb part of his hair up behind him, leaving the rest down. Currently, Liusu was also helping him comb his hair. She said, \u201cToday is when all the secondary consorts, <span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_custom_ab0a6d22b7610c72c5f71d19dff17b36 classtoolTipsCustomShortCode' style='border-bottom:2px dotted #888;'>tertiary consorts<\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"document\").ready(function(){ toolTips('.tooltip_post_id_custom_ab0a6d22b7610c72c5f71d19dff17b36','Shufei\\. Just as a reminder, shufei were not included in genealogy books, but depending on the dynasty, cefei \\(or secondary consorts\\) were\\. Although shufei had the character of fei \\(\u5983\\) in the title, in reality the title was basically a consolation prize of sorts, since the status was pretty much just like a regular concubine except for the fancy fei character\\. The parents of the girls married in as shufei would like to say otherwise, of course\\.'); });<\/script>,\u00a0and the rest of the prince\u2019s concubines come to pay respects to our eldest miss. Don\u2019t be late.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Having just awoken, Qi Yunruo\u2019s mind was not yet clear. A moment later, he said, \u201cWhat should I do? Is that Ji Huan coming too?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Liusu\u2019s hand paused. \u201cYoung master\u00a0Ji Huan is not the same as you. He is here as a guest of Secondary Consort Ji, and stays in the forecourt. You are a dowry escort and can only stay in the inner courtyard.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Qi Yunruo studied his reflection in the mirror. From his lips came a faint sound of acknowledgement.<\/p>\n<p>Of the other concubines, he was the earliest to arrive at the parlor. His sister, of course, was already there as well.<\/p>\n<p>Liusu saluted. \u201cPaying respects to eldest miss.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A slight smile graced Qi Niqun\u2019s lips. She gestured for Liusu to approach. \u201cWere these past few days at the prince estate well for you?\u201d she said,\u00a0 studying the servant before her. Liusu was one of her mother\u2019s people. There was no reason to doubt her loyalty.<\/p>\n<p>Liusu quickly said, \u201c<span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_custom_9ec384044217067c4224f1d2119fb275 classtoolTipsCustomShortCode' style='border-bottom:2px dotted #888;'>This slave<\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"document\").ready(function(){ toolTips('.tooltip_post_id_custom_9ec384044217067c4224f1d2119fb275','\\(\u5974\u5a62\\) N\u00fab\u00ec\\. A way a servant refers to themselves when speaking with their master\\. In ancient and imperial China, those of lower status would often refer to themselves in a self\\-deprecating manner when speaking to those of higher status'); });<\/script> has been well. Thanking eldest miss for her concern.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Qi Niqun turned to look at Qi Yunruo, the latter unsure of what to call the former. Should he address her as eldest miss or princess consort? Until now he still could not decide.<\/p>\n<p>She waved her hand, the faint smile never leaving her mouth. \u201cThird younger brother, come here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Read this at perpetualdaydreams.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Although he complied, he did not feel too comfortable sitting next to her. Qi Niqun scrutinized the teen before her, gaze serious. They had lived in the count estate together for the past eight years. When the count first brought Qi Yunruo into the estate, the countess had been livid for several days. To this day, Qi Niqun still remembered her mother\u2019s words back then. \u201cI\u2019ve had to endure many concubines in this estate, and the outside is filthy and odious. Why should such a dirty thing live in the same place as my own children? What kind of thing is her mother? What if this brat learned those vulgar methods from her? He\u2019s going to ruin our estate\u2019s good atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, her mother loathed the child Qi Yunruo and refused to take care of him. She did not have him pay respects to her in the morning, teach him the estate\u2019s protocol, or teach him how to read and write. As if she had forgotten his existence. And since her father felt guilty toward her mother and had not much love for that son to begin with, he also ignored Qi Yunruo.<\/p>\n<p>That was the case year after year.<\/p>\n<p>Until the emperor bestowed a marriage between Qi Niqun and Prince Chun, that was. Her mother had then wracked her head in trying to find a suitable person to be Qi Niqun\u2019s dowry escort. But try as she might, her mother could not find someone. The countess was afraid that if she chose a servant girl, she would be led astray by greed. Greed for position, greed for power. Just like the mother of Qi Niqun\u2019s illegitimate brother Qi Yunying. The only sister that was the right age to be a dowry escort had been Danxia. However, Danxia was beautiful and stubborn. Her mother saw her as even more of a threat. Then the countess remembered there was still Qi Yunruo.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable. He was simply too suitable. He was beautiful, had an identity that was not too humble, and could not give birth to a child. When she became pregnant and needed someone to attract the prince\u2019s affection from the other concubines, wasn\u2019t this younger brother the best choice?<\/p>\n<p>Qi Niqun raised a hand to touch her brother\u2019s head. But as soon as she had lifted it, she hesitated. Instead, she opted for patting Qi Yunruo\u2019s back a few times. She smiled. \u201cThird younger brother does not yet have a <span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_custom_9ef45c6159c8bdbfc6afd43acae2264d classtoolTipsCustomShortCode' style='border-bottom:2px dotted #888;'>vertical crown.<\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"document\").ready(function(){ toolTips('.tooltip_post_id_custom_9ef45c6159c8bdbfc6afd43acae2264d','\u7ad6\u51a0\\. Sh\u00f9 gu\u0101n\\. This is a headdress males in ancient China used once they reached fifteen years old\\.'); });<\/script>\u00a0You look younger with your hair done like this. Later, tell your older sister Liubai to bring out some of the prince\u2019s old crowns.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Before Qi Yuruo could respond, Liusu said, \u201cThe consorts have arrived.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Qi Niqun sat up straight. Qi Yunruo rose from his seat and went to stand by the side. Then Qi Niqun slowly said, \u201cLet them inside.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Not long after, several beautiful women entered the parlor, sashaying with each step. They saluted together. \u201cPaying respects to Her Highness, the princess consort.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Qi Niqun waved her hand once. \u201cNo need to stand on ceremony.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As he stood silently by the side, Qi Yunruo studied the first woman standing in front of the crowd. The word curvaceous came to mind. Her eyes beautiful, she was the one who gave birth to the prince\u2019s eldest son, Secondary Consort Ji. He shifted his gaze to the woman standing next to her. She looked thin and frail. Her eyes reflected a delicate sort of beauty. Finally, the concubines standing in the back were not as distinguishable. They wore similar outfits and makeup as each other, though they were of different ages.<\/p>\n<p>The main wife, Princess Consort Qi Niqun, gestured for them to take their seats. \u201cThis is my first time meeting with you sisters. I\u2019m not sure of your preferences, so I casually prepared a few things. If you don\u2019t detest them, then take them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe don\u2019t dare to detest the princess consort&#8217;s things,&#8221; Secondary Consort Ji said. &#8220;It\u2019s just that we are rough and are afraid that we can\u2019t discern what is good.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Qi Niqun arched a brow. She did not respond. Liubai, Lifang, Liuyue, and Liuling each brought a tray of things over to the crowd of concubines.<\/p>\n<p>Once everyone took an item, Secondary Consort Ji broke the silence.\u00a0\u201cToday I should have brought elder brother here, but he caught a cold yesterday and could not get out of bed. I will bring him another day to pay respects to the princess consort.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Tertiary Consort Li smiled as she said, \u201cEvery day, Sir\u2079 Ji either catches a cold or has a stomach ache, bothering the prince all day long.\u00a0 Fortunately, the princess consort has married in, and will teach Sir Ji properly from now on.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Although Secondary Consort Ji\u2019s expression took a turn for the worse, Tertiary Consort Li was not one bit afraid. \u201cThis slave\u2019s daughter is two months old,&#8221; she said, facing Qi Niqun. &#8220;If Your Highness is willing to teach her, it will be that girl\u2019s blessing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Secondary Consort Wei did not join in on the fun, sipping tea by herself. After a while she said, \u201cYour Highness&#8217; tea is not ordinary. This concubine can tell from the taste that this tea is Mount Lu\u2019s Cloud Fog.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Qi Niqun did not rush her words. \u201cIt\u2019s not really something that good. If Secondary Consort Wei likes it so much, I\u2019ll have a servant girl give some to you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Secondary Consort Wei smiled. \u201cThis concubine thanks the princess consort.&#8221; She turned to Qi Yunruo. &#8220;Is this Count Ziyang estate\u2019s third young master?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Following her words, Qi Yunruo glanced at the young woman who had mentioned him. Then he turned his gaze to Qi Niqun.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThird younger brother, why aren&#8217;t you paying respects to the two secondary consorts?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As Prince Chun&#8217;s princess consort, Qi Niqun was granted the title of\u00a0<span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_custom_1383a7cf9c79ed56fa947fa8b7616124 classtoolTipsCustomShortCode' style='border-bottom:2px dotted #888;'>first-ranked Honored Lady<\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"document\").ready(function(){ toolTips('.tooltip_post_id_custom_1383a7cf9c79ed56fa947fa8b7616124','\u4e00\u54c1\u7684\u8bf0\u547d\\. Y\u012bp\u01d0n de g\u00e0om\u00ecng\\. This is a female official title that has a salary but no actual power\\. Main wives of Fifth rank to first rank officials can have this title, as well as the main wives of big generals and wives\\\/ cefei of princes\\.'); });<\/script>. The secondary consorts were second-ranked Honored Ladies and the tertiary consorts were given the title of fourth-ranked Honored Lady. On the other hand, the other concubines were sixth-ranked Honored Ladies, and the personal attendants were seventh-ranked Honored Ladies. Since Qi Yunruo was a commoner, he had to do whatever Qi Yunruo said. Facing the concubines, he kowtowed before standing up. Not a word left his lips.<\/p>\n<p>Secondary Consort Wei\u2019s smile did not quite reach her eyes. She glanced at Secondary Consort Ji, who said, \u201cWhat a beautiful younger brother. Come closer so I can have a better look.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Qi Yunruo lifted his head. Then walked over a few steps. Secondary Consort Ji said, \u201cNever have I seen such a neat-looking child. As expected of someone raised by Count Ziyang\u2019s estate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe two secondary consorts should stop jesting,&#8221; said Qi Niqun. &#8220;He\u2019s just a small child that doesn\u2019t know anything. He doesn\u2019t even know how to speak properly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Secondary Consort Wei observed Qi Yunruo some more. \u201cConsort Ji\u2019s elder brother is staying in the forecourt. If you have leisure time, you can go there to chat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The moment those words left her lips, Qi Niqun&#8217;s expression held a bit of reluctance. Tertiary Consort Li, who was standing by the side, said, \u201cThis slave has been bothering the princess consort for too long. Your Highness has just recently married in, so there should be a lot of things to prepare. This slave will take her leave.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Qi Niqun&#8217;s expression darkened even more.\u00a0 Secondary Consort Ji\u2019s expression also did not fare well. She was the first one out of the remaining concubines to stand and salute. \u201cIf Your Highness has any pressing matters, just send someone to find this concubine. This concubine will take her leave.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLiubai, go send everyone off,\u201d said Qi Niqun.<\/p>\n<p>After the concubines left, Qi Yunruo also returned to his own suite. Upon his departure, Qi Niqun&#8217;s expression was at its darkest of the day. \u201cConsort Ji did not even mention giving back the ledger, deeds, and keys to Your Highness. They even talked about Sir Ji.&#8221; Nanny Song&#8217;s voice betrayed her displeasure. &#8220;What was the meaning of that? At least that Tertiary Consort Li seems like a good person.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Qi Niqun lowered her gaze. She absentmindedly slapped the tea kettle.<\/p>\n<p>A moment passed. \u201cNanny Song, just you watch. None of them are simple.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Translated by\u00a0<strong>Sleepchaser<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/perpetualdaydreams.com\/novel\/fpyq\/fpyq-characters\/\">Character Page<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Legacy Translator Notes<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<blockquote><p>Thank you <strong>Michelle O.<\/strong> for the ko-fi!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>I made a huge oopsie in one of the lines. Tertiary Consort Li\u00a0did not\u00a0say that her servant was pregnant. She said:\u00a0\u00a0\u201cThis slave\u2019s\u00a0daughter is two months old,\u201d she said, facing Qi Niqun. \u201cIf Your Highness is willing to teach her, it will be that girl\u2019s blessing.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve already fixed this in the chapter.<\/p>\n<p>Wow Yunruo. Why are you so nervous to see the prince (;<\/p>\n<p>Yunruo\u2019s sister is starting to get the heat. Good for her, that b*tch. Don\u2019t worry guys, Yunruo and Li Chen will have a proper meeting soon. Also, next chapter we get to know this mysterious Ji Huan more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Legacy Comments<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><b>Blood<\/b>: Thanks for the chapter! ^ ^<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sleepchaser @Blood<\/strong>: Thanks so much for reading and commenting. It really gives me encouragement ^^<\/p>\n<p><strong>yuurei<\/strong>: Thanks for the chapter! I\u2019m getting pretty invested in this lol!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sleepchaer @yuurei<\/strong>:\u00a0Thanks for reading! I\u2019m getting invested in this novel too LOL<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zo Arai<\/strong>: Hufff\u2026 Somehow I get this feeling that I won\u2019t like this story. As if this story will leave a bitter taste.<br \/>\nIdky. Thanks for the update anyways.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Navleu<\/strong>: How many pretty things\u2026 I feel sorry for Qi Yunruo, he owns so little. And not just the other concubines are going to bully him, the servants too! Ugh. Thanks for the chapter!<\/p>\n<p><strong>scorpio720:<\/strong> I\u2019m so impressed by the generosity shown to Qi Yunruo \u2014 that I would love to give both Ziyangs a slap across the face. Disgusting self centered insufferable swine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>karien<\/strong>: Poor Qi Yunruo, had to write all of that<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you enjoyed this chapter, please leave a like or a comment below, or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novelupdates.com\/series\/fei-pin-ying-qiang\/\">rate and add this novel to your reading list<\/a><\/strong> on NU \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/perpetualdaydreams.com\/novel\/fpyq\/fpyq-2\/\">&lt;PREV<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/perpetualdaydreams.com\/novel\/fpyq\/fpyq-tl\/\">TOC<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/perpetualdaydreams.com\/novel\/fpyq\/fpyq-4\/\">NEXT&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignleft\">\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 182px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/sleepchaser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/perpetualdaydreams.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ko-fi-button.png?resize=182%2C82&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"82\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Support Sleepchaser on Ko-fi!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 182px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/Sleepchaser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/perpetualdaydreams.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/3461BC86-5F5E-43C4-AF29-D47D44B03E67.png?resize=182%2C82&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"82\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Support Sleepchaser on Patreon!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After Li Chen and Qi Niqun returned from the palace in the afternoon, Li Chen immediately left for the Ministry of Revenue, the emperor having summoned him there. Due to his wedding matters, Li Chen had been allowed a month of vacation, and was free to run a few errands for the emperor. Meanwhile, Qi Yunruo was taking a nap. Liusu shook him awake. Instructed him to leave for the estate&#8217;s storage warehouse. As Qi Yunruo dazedly sat up from bed, from the corner of his mouth glistened a bead of drool. Liusu wiped it off with a handkerchief, her expression one of disgust. She lifted Qi Yunruo to his feet to adjust his attire. Count Ziyang\u2019s estate had prepared 128 crates of dowry, two plots of farmland, and four storefronts for their precious daughter. Other than this, there were wedding gifts from other families and the imperial palace. For this reason, besides Qi Yunruo, Eunuch Gao brought four imperial guards and one older female servant to personally help Qi Niqun record and organize the items. The exterior general manager of Winter Plum Courtyard was Eunuch Gao. Whereas, the interior general manager was Nanny Cheng. Directly under them were four older female servants and two eunuchs. Qi Niqun\u2019s nursemaid, surnamed Song, was about the same age as Nanny Cheng. Nanny Song gave off a clever impression. Nanny Cheng was sturdy and peaceful, and did not mind that the other woman often showed off in front of her. Once the prince returned home again, he immediately headed for the study. On the other hand, Qi Niqun sat in the main room of her courtyard, watching as the servants recorded her dowry and sorted them into crates. Come nightfall, the servants would deliver the crates to the storage warehouse, to be further organized. There were also large, unwieldy items sent to the warehouse, such as screen dividers and lumber. The task of recording the dowry fell upon Qi Yunruo. He wrote down every word of Eunuch Gao. \u201cOne golden great Argus and pearl , one golden jade-inlaid butterfly-and-love-flower dangling hair ornament, one white-crystal peony dangling hair ornament, and one golden five-colored jewel jade-speck . Place these in box 3.\u201d \u201cOne white-gold white-pearl \u00a0and one red-jade golden-pearl jade medallion. Place these in box A4.\u201d A jade medallion, or jinbu. \u201cA set of four embroidered four-seasons gold and sandalwood screen dividers. Place these in box C34.\u201d \u201cFive one-hundred-year-old gingseng roots. Place these in box B11.\u201d \u201cOne box of rubies, one box of sapphires\u2026 \u201c Qi Yunruo did not stop until the moment the servants lit the lights of the estate, the sun having set completely. He rubbed at his eyes. Pulled up the wick of an oil lamp\u2019s candle so that it would shine brighter, when someone spoke right by his ear. \u201cYoung master should return. It\u2019s meal time.\u201d He lifted his head and found himself eye to eye with Liusu. She and the rest of Qi Niqun\u2019s maid servants were still busy, not one of them pausing from their work. He flicked his gaze at Qi Niqun. Upon closer inspection, her makeup was beginning to smudge. \u201cThird Young Master, just leave the work to others,\u201d General Manager Cheng said with a smile. \u201cIt\u2019s almost time for the meal to be served. Just let me know whatever young master likes to eat. Yesterday, this old slave was very busy in the princess consort\u2019s Winter Plum Courtyard and couldn\u2019t meet Third Young Master. From your appearance you seem very honest, so don\u2019t let yourself be wronged.\u201d \u201c&#8230;Thank you General Manager Cheng,\u201d said Qi Yunruo. Qi Niqun had left the main room a while ago. Qi Yunruo was unsure if he should also return. He paced back and forth the warehouse, and when he finally left for the Winter Plum Courtyard, he came across Qi Niqun. She merely glanced at him, not in the mood to gesture for him to come over. To chat for a bit. Qi Yunruo also had reservations of approaching her, in case she did not want him to do so. As soon as he had arrived at the entrance of his own suite, Qi Yunruo heard someone announce, \u201cHis Highness has arrived.\u201d He paused. Then he bolted inside as if frightened. Liusu, who had been following right behind him, was also startled from his abrupt actions. \u201cWhy are you running?\u201d she said, frowning. He did not answer her, calling Xiao Shan to bring some water to wash his hands instead. The evening meal consisted of two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes. This time, soup was also included. After Liusu had sternly lectured them, Xiao Shan and Xiao Jiu no longer dared to break protocol and eat with their master at the same table. Yet Qi Yunruo felt it was somewhat a pity. Since an early age, he had only ever eaten alone. When the count\u2019s family ate their meals, they never sent someone to his small courtyard, to tell him to come eat with them. Rather, he would sit at a small table by himself and partake in his meal: a single dish and a bowl of porridge. Earlier, they had also recorded Qi Yunruo\u2019s dowry. After eating, Qi Yunruo and Liusu decided to organize them back into their designated chest. He furrowed his brow as he observed Liusu, who was scrutinizing the items. She patted the dust off her hands. \u201cThis is all you have?\u201d Qi Yunruo did not respond. He placed his dowry back into the small chest his mother had left him. This included a tiny box containing a few pieces of his mother\u2019s jewelry and a single jade medallion from Count Ziyang. There were also two books of musical scores. In the afternoon, as Liusu had checked Qi Niqun\u2019s dowry, her heart felt a little discontent. No matter what, Qi Yunruo was her master, and at the very least, he was still considered a young master of Count Ziyang\u2019s estate. However, the estate had not given him any shop deeds or jewelry upon his departure. He did not even receive . Even Liusu was wealthier than him. For a moment, she found him rather pitiful. Now that it was nighttime, Qi Yunruo wanted to take a bath. As per her duty as a servant, Liusu went to find the fat Eunuch Yunbao\u00a0in charge of water. He laughed, loud and reverberating from the pit of his stomach. \u201cEveryone is exhausted today. Therefore, all of the water has been sent to the princess consort\u2019s side. If young master wants to take a bath, I\u2019ll have people go to the other courtyards and see if there\u2019s any hot water left. Even if it\u2019s just a little bit, we\u2019ll still give it to you.\u201d Understanding the meaning behind his words, Liusu ran back, fuming. Her expression was dark as she looked at Qi Yunruo. \u201cThey think young master is not noble enough! In just two days, they\u2019ve already noticed that your identity is low.\u201d \u201cI want to wash my feet,\u201d said Qi Yunruo. \u201cThey should at least have enough water for that, right?\u201d As Liusu was unwilling to endure the mockery again, he sent Xiao Shan and Xiu Jiu out instead. After a while, they returned carrying a wooden basin of water. Qi Yunruo removed his socks and shoes, sat down on his bed, and soaked his feet, rubbing them against one another. He lowered his head, hands pressing upon the bed to support his weight. Held his feet right above the basin. He watched the surface of the water silently. Droplets of water fell upon the water\u2019s surface, creating ripples that lasted for just a moment. &nbsp; Back in Count Ziyang\u2019s estate, there had been no one supervising Qi Yunruo.\u00a0 Now, like clockwork, Liusu woke him up every morning. Then she would help him into a gray outfit and comb part of his hair up behind him, leaving the rest down. Currently, Liusu was also helping him comb his hair. She said, \u201cToday is when all the secondary consorts, ,\u00a0and the rest of the prince\u2019s concubines come to pay respects to our eldest miss. Don\u2019t be late.\u201d Having just awoken, Qi Yunruo\u2019s mind was not yet clear. A moment later, he said, \u201cWhat should I do? Is that Ji Huan coming too?\u201d Liusu\u2019s hand paused. \u201cYoung master\u00a0Ji Huan is not the same as you. He is here as a guest of Secondary Consort Ji, and stays in the forecourt. You are a dowry escort and can only stay in the inner courtyard.\u201d Qi Yunruo studied his reflection in the mirror. From his lips came a faint sound of acknowledgement. Of the other concubines, he was the earliest to arrive at the parlor. His sister, of course, was already there as well. Liusu saluted. \u201cPaying respects to eldest miss.\u201d A slight smile graced Qi Niqun\u2019s lips. She gestured for Liusu to approach. \u201cWere these past few days at the prince estate well for you?\u201d she said,\u00a0 studying the servant before her. Liusu was one of her mother\u2019s people. There was no reason to doubt her loyalty. Liusu quickly said, \u201c has been well. Thanking eldest miss for her concern.\u201d Qi Niqun turned to look at Qi Yunruo, the latter unsure of what to call the former. Should he address her as eldest miss or princess consort? Until now he still could not decide. She waved her hand, the faint smile never leaving her mouth. \u201cThird younger brother, come here.\u201d Read this at perpetualdaydreams.com Although he complied, he did not feel too comfortable sitting next to her. Qi Niqun scrutinized the teen before her, gaze serious. They had lived in the count estate together for the past eight years. When the count first brought Qi Yunruo into the estate, the countess had been livid for several days. To this day, Qi Niqun still remembered her mother\u2019s words back then. \u201cI\u2019ve had to endure many concubines in this estate, and the outside is filthy and odious. Why should such a dirty thing live in the same place as my own children? What kind of thing is her mother? What if this brat learned those vulgar methods from her? He\u2019s going to ruin our estate\u2019s good atmosphere.\u201d Needless to say, her mother loathed the child Qi Yunruo and refused to take care of him. She did not have him pay respects to her in the morning, teach him the estate\u2019s protocol, or teach him how to read and write. As if she had forgotten his existence. And since her father felt guilty toward her mother and had not much love for that son to begin with, he also ignored Qi Yunruo. That was the case year after year. Until the emperor bestowed a marriage between Qi Niqun and Prince Chun, that was. Her mother had then wracked her head in trying to find a suitable person to be Qi Niqun\u2019s dowry escort. But try as she might, her mother could not find someone. The countess was afraid that if she chose a servant girl, she would be led astray by greed. Greed for position, greed for power. Just like the mother of Qi Niqun\u2019s illegitimate brother Qi Yunying. The only sister that was the right age to be a dowry escort had been Danxia. However, Danxia was beautiful and stubborn. Her mother saw her as even more of a threat. Then the countess remembered there was still Qi Yunruo. Suitable. He was simply too suitable. He was beautiful, had an identity that was not too humble, and could not give birth to a child. When she became pregnant and needed someone to attract the prince\u2019s affection from the other concubines, wasn\u2019t this younger brother the best choice? Qi Niqun raised a hand to touch her brother\u2019s head. But as soon as she had lifted it, she hesitated. Instead, she opted for patting Qi Yunruo\u2019s back a few times. 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Due to his wedding matters, Li Chen had been allowed a month of vacation, and was free to run a few errands for the emperor. Meanwhile, Qi Yunruo was taking a nap. Liusu shook him awake. Instructed him to leave for the estate&#8217;s storage warehouse. As Qi Yunruo dazedly sat up from bed, from the corner of his mouth glistened a bead of drool. Liusu wiped it off with a handkerchief, her expression one of disgust. She lifted Qi Yunruo to his feet to adjust his attire. Count Ziyang\u2019s estate had prepared 128 crates of dowry, two plots of farmland, and four storefronts for their precious daughter. Other than this, there were wedding gifts from other families and the imperial palace. For this reason, besides Qi Yunruo, Eunuch Gao brought four imperial guards and one older female servant to personally help Qi Niqun record and organize the items. The exterior general manager of Winter Plum Courtyard was Eunuch Gao. Whereas, the interior general manager was Nanny Cheng. Directly under them were four older female servants and two eunuchs. Qi Niqun\u2019s nursemaid, surnamed Song, was about the same age as Nanny Cheng. Nanny Song gave off a clever impression. Nanny Cheng was sturdy and peaceful, and did not mind that the other woman often showed off in front of her. Once the prince returned home again, he immediately headed for the study. On the other hand, Qi Niqun sat in the main room of her courtyard, watching as the servants recorded her dowry and sorted them into crates. Come nightfall, the servants would deliver the crates to the storage warehouse, to be further organized. There were also large, unwieldy items sent to the warehouse, such as screen dividers and lumber. The task of recording the dowry fell upon Qi Yunruo. He wrote down every word of Eunuch Gao. \u201cOne golden great Argus and pearl , one golden jade-inlaid butterfly-and-love-flower dangling hair ornament, one white-crystal peony dangling hair ornament, and one golden five-colored jewel jade-speck . Place these in box 3.\u201d \u201cOne white-gold white-pearl \u00a0and one red-jade golden-pearl jade medallion. Place these in box A4.\u201d A jade medallion, or jinbu. \u201cA set of four embroidered four-seasons gold and sandalwood screen dividers. Place these in box C34.\u201d \u201cFive one-hundred-year-old gingseng roots. Place these in box B11.\u201d \u201cOne box of rubies, one box of sapphires\u2026 \u201c Qi Yunruo did not stop until the moment the servants lit the lights of the estate, the sun having set completely. He rubbed at his eyes. Pulled up the wick of an oil lamp\u2019s candle so that it would shine brighter, when someone spoke right by his ear. \u201cYoung master should return. It\u2019s meal time.\u201d He lifted his head and found himself eye to eye with Liusu. She and the rest of Qi Niqun\u2019s maid servants were still busy, not one of them pausing from their work. He flicked his gaze at Qi Niqun. Upon closer inspection, her makeup was beginning to smudge. \u201cThird Young Master, just leave the work to others,\u201d General Manager Cheng said with a smile. \u201cIt\u2019s almost time for the meal to be served. Just let me know whatever young master likes to eat. Yesterday, this old slave was very busy in the princess consort\u2019s Winter Plum Courtyard and couldn\u2019t meet Third Young Master. From your appearance you seem very honest, so don\u2019t let yourself be wronged.\u201d \u201c&#8230;Thank you General Manager Cheng,\u201d said Qi Yunruo. Qi Niqun had left the main room a while ago. Qi Yunruo was unsure if he should also return. He paced back and forth the warehouse, and when he finally left for the Winter Plum Courtyard, he came across Qi Niqun. She merely glanced at him, not in the mood to gesture for him to come over. To chat for a bit. Qi Yunruo also had reservations of approaching her, in case she did not want him to do so. As soon as he had arrived at the entrance of his own suite, Qi Yunruo heard someone announce, \u201cHis Highness has arrived.\u201d He paused. Then he bolted inside as if frightened. Liusu, who had been following right behind him, was also startled from his abrupt actions. \u201cWhy are you running?\u201d she said, frowning. He did not answer her, calling Xiao Shan to bring some water to wash his hands instead. The evening meal consisted of two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes. This time, soup was also included. After Liusu had sternly lectured them, Xiao Shan and Xiao Jiu no longer dared to break protocol and eat with their master at the same table. Yet Qi Yunruo felt it was somewhat a pity. Since an early age, he had only ever eaten alone. When the count\u2019s family ate their meals, they never sent someone to his small courtyard, to tell him to come eat with them. Rather, he would sit at a small table by himself and partake in his meal: a single dish and a bowl of porridge. Earlier, they had also recorded Qi Yunruo\u2019s dowry. After eating, Qi Yunruo and Liusu decided to organize them back into their designated chest. He furrowed his brow as he observed Liusu, who was scrutinizing the items. She patted the dust off her hands. \u201cThis is all you have?\u201d Qi Yunruo did not respond. He placed his dowry back into the small chest his mother had left him. This included a tiny box containing a few pieces of his mother\u2019s jewelry and a single jade medallion from Count Ziyang. There were also two books of musical scores. In the afternoon, as Liusu had checked Qi Niqun\u2019s dowry, her heart felt a little discontent. No matter what, Qi Yunruo was her master, and at the very least, he was still considered a young master of Count Ziyang\u2019s estate. However, the estate had not given him any shop deeds or jewelry upon his departure. He did not even receive . Even Liusu was wealthier than him. For a moment, she found him rather pitiful. Now that it was nighttime, Qi Yunruo wanted to take a bath. As per her duty as a servant, Liusu went to find the fat Eunuch Yunbao\u00a0in charge of water. He laughed, loud and reverberating from the pit of his stomach. \u201cEveryone is exhausted today. Therefore, all of the water has been sent to the princess consort\u2019s side. If young master wants to take a bath, I\u2019ll have people go to the other courtyards and see if there\u2019s any hot water left. Even if it\u2019s just a little bit, we\u2019ll still give it to you.\u201d Understanding the meaning behind his words, Liusu ran back, fuming. Her expression was dark as she looked at Qi Yunruo. \u201cThey think young master is not noble enough! In just two days, they\u2019ve already noticed that your identity is low.\u201d \u201cI want to wash my feet,\u201d said Qi Yunruo. \u201cThey should at least have enough water for that, right?\u201d As Liusu was unwilling to endure the mockery again, he sent Xiao Shan and Xiu Jiu out instead. After a while, they returned carrying a wooden basin of water. Qi Yunruo removed his socks and shoes, sat down on his bed, and soaked his feet, rubbing them against one another. He lowered his head, hands pressing upon the bed to support his weight. Held his feet right above the basin. He watched the surface of the water silently. Droplets of water fell upon the water\u2019s surface, creating ripples that lasted for just a moment. &nbsp; Back in Count Ziyang\u2019s estate, there had been no one supervising Qi Yunruo.\u00a0 Now, like clockwork, Liusu woke him up every morning. Then she would help him into a gray outfit and comb part of his hair up behind him, leaving the rest down. Currently, Liusu was also helping him comb his hair. She said, \u201cToday is when all the secondary consorts, ,\u00a0and the rest of the prince\u2019s concubines come to pay respects to our eldest miss. Don\u2019t be late.\u201d Having just awoken, Qi Yunruo\u2019s mind was not yet clear. A moment later, he said, \u201cWhat should I do? Is that Ji Huan coming too?\u201d Liusu\u2019s hand paused. \u201cYoung master\u00a0Ji Huan is not the same as you. He is here as a guest of Secondary Consort Ji, and stays in the forecourt. You are a dowry escort and can only stay in the inner courtyard.\u201d Qi Yunruo studied his reflection in the mirror. From his lips came a faint sound of acknowledgement. Of the other concubines, he was the earliest to arrive at the parlor. His sister, of course, was already there as well. Liusu saluted. \u201cPaying respects to eldest miss.\u201d A slight smile graced Qi Niqun\u2019s lips. She gestured for Liusu to approach. \u201cWere these past few days at the prince estate well for you?\u201d she said,\u00a0 studying the servant before her. Liusu was one of her mother\u2019s people. There was no reason to doubt her loyalty. Liusu quickly said, \u201c has been well. Thanking eldest miss for her concern.\u201d Qi Niqun turned to look at Qi Yunruo, the latter unsure of what to call the former. Should he address her as eldest miss or princess consort? Until now he still could not decide. She waved her hand, the faint smile never leaving her mouth. \u201cThird younger brother, come here.\u201d Read this at perpetualdaydreams.com Although he complied, he did not feel too comfortable sitting next to her. Qi Niqun scrutinized the teen before her, gaze serious. They had lived in the count estate together for the past eight years. When the count first brought Qi Yunruo into the estate, the countess had been livid for several days. To this day, Qi Niqun still remembered her mother\u2019s words back then. \u201cI\u2019ve had to endure many concubines in this estate, and the outside is filthy and odious. Why should such a dirty thing live in the same place as my own children? What kind of thing is her mother? What if this brat learned those vulgar methods from her? He\u2019s going to ruin our estate\u2019s good atmosphere.\u201d Needless to say, her mother loathed the child Qi Yunruo and refused to take care of him. She did not have him pay respects to her in the morning, teach him the estate\u2019s protocol, or teach him how to read and write. As if she had forgotten his existence. And since her father felt guilty toward her mother and had not much love for that son to begin with, he also ignored Qi Yunruo. That was the case year after year. Until the emperor bestowed a marriage between Qi Niqun and Prince Chun, that was. Her mother had then wracked her head in trying to find a suitable person to be Qi Niqun\u2019s dowry escort. But try as she might, her mother could not find someone. The countess was afraid that if she chose a servant girl, she would be led astray by greed. Greed for position, greed for power. Just like the mother of Qi Niqun\u2019s illegitimate brother Qi Yunying. The only sister that was the right age to be a dowry escort had been Danxia. However, Danxia was beautiful and stubborn. Her mother saw her as even more of a threat. Then the countess remembered there was still Qi Yunruo. Suitable. He was simply too suitable. He was beautiful, had an identity that was not too humble, and could not give birth to a child. When she became pregnant and needed someone to attract the prince\u2019s affection from the other concubines, wasn\u2019t this younger brother the best choice? Qi Niqun raised a hand to touch her brother\u2019s head. But as soon as she had lifted it, she hesitated. Instead, she opted for patting Qi Yunruo\u2019s back a few times. 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Meanwhile, Qi Yunruo was taking a nap. Liusu shook him awake. Instructed him to leave for the estate&#8217;s storage warehouse. As Qi Yunruo dazedly sat up from bed, from the corner of his mouth glistened a bead of drool. Liusu wiped it off with a handkerchief, her expression one of disgust. She lifted Qi Yunruo to his feet to adjust his attire. Count Ziyang\u2019s estate had prepared 128 crates of dowry, two plots of farmland, and four storefronts for their precious daughter. Other than this, there were wedding gifts from other families and the imperial palace. For this reason, besides Qi Yunruo, Eunuch Gao brought four imperial guards and one older female servant to personally help Qi Niqun record and organize the items. The exterior general manager of Winter Plum Courtyard was Eunuch Gao. Whereas, the interior general manager was Nanny Cheng. Directly under them were four older female servants and two eunuchs. Qi Niqun\u2019s nursemaid, surnamed Song, was about the same age as Nanny Cheng. Nanny Song gave off a clever impression. Nanny Cheng was sturdy and peaceful, and did not mind that the other woman often showed off in front of her. Once the prince returned home again, he immediately headed for the study. On the other hand, Qi Niqun sat in the main room of her courtyard, watching as the servants recorded her dowry and sorted them into crates. Come nightfall, the servants would deliver the crates to the storage warehouse, to be further organized. There were also large, unwieldy items sent to the warehouse, such as screen dividers and lumber. The task of recording the dowry fell upon Qi Yunruo. He wrote down every word of Eunuch Gao. \u201cOne golden great Argus and pearl , one golden jade-inlaid butterfly-and-love-flower dangling hair ornament, one white-crystal peony dangling hair ornament, and one golden five-colored jewel jade-speck . Place these in box 3.\u201d \u201cOne white-gold white-pearl \u00a0and one red-jade golden-pearl jade medallion. Place these in box A4.\u201d A jade medallion, or jinbu. \u201cA set of four embroidered four-seasons gold and sandalwood screen dividers. Place these in box C34.\u201d \u201cFive one-hundred-year-old gingseng roots. Place these in box B11.\u201d \u201cOne box of rubies, one box of sapphires\u2026 \u201c Qi Yunruo did not stop until the moment the servants lit the lights of the estate, the sun having set completely. He rubbed at his eyes. Pulled up the wick of an oil lamp\u2019s candle so that it would shine brighter, when someone spoke right by his ear. \u201cYoung master should return. It\u2019s meal time.\u201d He lifted his head and found himself eye to eye with Liusu. She and the rest of Qi Niqun\u2019s maid servants were still busy, not one of them pausing from their work. He flicked his gaze at Qi Niqun. Upon closer inspection, her makeup was beginning to smudge. \u201cThird Young Master, just leave the work to others,\u201d General Manager Cheng said with a smile. \u201cIt\u2019s almost time for the meal to be served. Just let me know whatever young master likes to eat. Yesterday, this old slave was very busy in the princess consort\u2019s Winter Plum Courtyard and couldn\u2019t meet Third Young Master. From your appearance you seem very honest, so don\u2019t let yourself be wronged.\u201d \u201c&#8230;Thank you General Manager Cheng,\u201d said Qi Yunruo. Qi Niqun had left the main room a while ago. Qi Yunruo was unsure if he should also return. He paced back and forth the warehouse, and when he finally left for the Winter Plum Courtyard, he came across Qi Niqun. She merely glanced at him, not in the mood to gesture for him to come over. To chat for a bit. Qi Yunruo also had reservations of approaching her, in case she did not want him to do so. As soon as he had arrived at the entrance of his own suite, Qi Yunruo heard someone announce, \u201cHis Highness has arrived.\u201d He paused. Then he bolted inside as if frightened. Liusu, who had been following right behind him, was also startled from his abrupt actions. \u201cWhy are you running?\u201d she said, frowning. He did not answer her, calling Xiao Shan to bring some water to wash his hands instead. The evening meal consisted of two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes. This time, soup was also included. After Liusu had sternly lectured them, Xiao Shan and Xiao Jiu no longer dared to break protocol and eat with their master at the same table. Yet Qi Yunruo felt it was somewhat a pity. Since an early age, he had only ever eaten alone. When the count\u2019s family ate their meals, they never sent someone to his small courtyard, to tell him to come eat with them. Rather, he would sit at a small table by himself and partake in his meal: a single dish and a bowl of porridge. Earlier, they had also recorded Qi Yunruo\u2019s dowry. After eating, Qi Yunruo and Liusu decided to organize them back into their designated chest. He furrowed his brow as he observed Liusu, who was scrutinizing the items. She patted the dust off her hands. \u201cThis is all you have?\u201d Qi Yunruo did not respond. He placed his dowry back into the small chest his mother had left him. This included a tiny box containing a few pieces of his mother\u2019s jewelry and a single jade medallion from Count Ziyang. There were also two books of musical scores. In the afternoon, as Liusu had checked Qi Niqun\u2019s dowry, her heart felt a little discontent. No matter what, Qi Yunruo was her master, and at the very least, he was still considered a young master of Count Ziyang\u2019s estate. However, the estate had not given him any shop deeds or jewelry upon his departure. He did not even receive . Even Liusu was wealthier than him. For a moment, she found him rather pitiful. Now that it was nighttime, Qi Yunruo wanted to take a bath. As per her duty as a servant, Liusu went to find the fat Eunuch Yunbao\u00a0in charge of water. He laughed, loud and reverberating from the pit of his stomach. \u201cEveryone is exhausted today. Therefore, all of the water has been sent to the princess consort\u2019s side. If young master wants to take a bath, I\u2019ll have people go to the other courtyards and see if there\u2019s any hot water left. Even if it\u2019s just a little bit, we\u2019ll still give it to you.\u201d Understanding the meaning behind his words, Liusu ran back, fuming. Her expression was dark as she looked at Qi Yunruo. \u201cThey think young master is not noble enough! In just two days, they\u2019ve already noticed that your identity is low.\u201d \u201cI want to wash my feet,\u201d said Qi Yunruo. \u201cThey should at least have enough water for that, right?\u201d As Liusu was unwilling to endure the mockery again, he sent Xiao Shan and Xiu Jiu out instead. After a while, they returned carrying a wooden basin of water. Qi Yunruo removed his socks and shoes, sat down on his bed, and soaked his feet, rubbing them against one another. He lowered his head, hands pressing upon the bed to support his weight. Held his feet right above the basin. He watched the surface of the water silently. Droplets of water fell upon the water\u2019s surface, creating ripples that lasted for just a moment. &nbsp; Back in Count Ziyang\u2019s estate, there had been no one supervising Qi Yunruo.\u00a0 Now, like clockwork, Liusu woke him up every morning. Then she would help him into a gray outfit and comb part of his hair up behind him, leaving the rest down. Currently, Liusu was also helping him comb his hair. She said, \u201cToday is when all the secondary consorts, ,\u00a0and the rest of the prince\u2019s concubines come to pay respects to our eldest miss. Don\u2019t be late.\u201d Having just awoken, Qi Yunruo\u2019s mind was not yet clear. A moment later, he said, \u201cWhat should I do? Is that Ji Huan coming too?\u201d Liusu\u2019s hand paused. \u201cYoung master\u00a0Ji Huan is not the same as you. He is here as a guest of Secondary Consort Ji, and stays in the forecourt. You are a dowry escort and can only stay in the inner courtyard.\u201d Qi Yunruo studied his reflection in the mirror. From his lips came a faint sound of acknowledgement. Of the other concubines, he was the earliest to arrive at the parlor. His sister, of course, was already there as well. Liusu saluted. \u201cPaying respects to eldest miss.\u201d A slight smile graced Qi Niqun\u2019s lips. She gestured for Liusu to approach. \u201cWere these past few days at the prince estate well for you?\u201d she said,\u00a0 studying the servant before her. Liusu was one of her mother\u2019s people. There was no reason to doubt her loyalty. Liusu quickly said, \u201c has been well. Thanking eldest miss for her concern.\u201d Qi Niqun turned to look at Qi Yunruo, the latter unsure of what to call the former. Should he address her as eldest miss or princess consort? Until now he still could not decide. She waved her hand, the faint smile never leaving her mouth. \u201cThird younger brother, come here.\u201d Read this at perpetualdaydreams.com Although he complied, he did not feel too comfortable sitting next to her. Qi Niqun scrutinized the teen before her, gaze serious. They had lived in the count estate together for the past eight years. When the count first brought Qi Yunruo into the estate, the countess had been livid for several days. To this day, Qi Niqun still remembered her mother\u2019s words back then. \u201cI\u2019ve had to endure many concubines in this estate, and the outside is filthy and odious. Why should such a dirty thing live in the same place as my own children? What kind of thing is her mother? What if this brat learned those vulgar methods from her? He\u2019s going to ruin our estate\u2019s good atmosphere.\u201d Needless to say, her mother loathed the child Qi Yunruo and refused to take care of him. She did not have him pay respects to her in the morning, teach him the estate\u2019s protocol, or teach him how to read and write. As if she had forgotten his existence. And since her father felt guilty toward her mother and had not much love for that son to begin with, he also ignored Qi Yunruo. That was the case year after year. Until the emperor bestowed a marriage between Qi Niqun and Prince Chun, that was. Her mother had then wracked her head in trying to find a suitable person to be Qi Niqun\u2019s dowry escort. But try as she might, her mother could not find someone. The countess was afraid that if she chose a servant girl, she would be led astray by greed. Greed for position, greed for power. Just like the mother of Qi Niqun\u2019s illegitimate brother Qi Yunying. The only sister that was the right age to be a dowry escort had been Danxia. However, Danxia was beautiful and stubborn. Her mother saw her as even more of a threat. Then the countess remembered there was still Qi Yunruo. Suitable. He was simply too suitable. He was beautiful, had an identity that was not too humble, and could not give birth to a child. When she became pregnant and needed someone to attract the prince\u2019s affection from the other concubines, wasn\u2019t this younger brother the best choice? Qi Niqun raised a hand to touch her brother\u2019s head. But as soon as she had lifted it, she hesitated. 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