Chapter 21 The Scumbag Who Vomited Blood

Xu Jinhuai's hopes were dashed and his expression became even more tense, because he really didn't want to give it. Even if he wanted to give it, he couldn't afford it at the moment.

Xu Jinhuai was born in a poor family. Before he married Princess Chaoyang, his family was very poor and had no assets except a shabby house. That was why he was greedy and directly swallowed up Princess Chaoyang's houses and farms.

Over the years, in order to raise money and establish good relations with officials in the court, he had sold many houses and farms. Although the house next to the princess's mansion was not sold, he had given it to Yu Yue'er long ago.

There was also a smaller farm that was given directly to Xu Ruyu when she was born.

When Princess Chaoyang saw Xu Jinhuai deep in thought and silent, she knew that those properties must have been almost squandered by Xu Jinhuai.

But now, she will quietly take back what belongs to her, whether it is money, people, or lives.

She approached Xu Jinhuai and asked in confusion, "Why isn't the Prince Consort talking? Is there something wrong with those houses and farms? Can't they be taken back?"

After saying this, he said with a worried look on his face: "If this happens, it will be bad. I am worried that when the emperor finds out, he will think that the prince consort deliberately embezzled the money, which will be bad for the prince consort."

Xu Jinhuai was shocked when he heard this, and quickly explained: "Qing'er misunderstood, these are the dowry given to Qing'er by the emperor, how could I embezzle them."

"Don't worry, Qing'er. I'll be free these days and I'll definitely pack it up and give it to you as soon as possible."

It seems that those houses and farms have to be redeemed and taken back as soon as possible.

Xu Jinhuai sighed, made the excuse that he had official business at the Ministry of Industry, and hurried away.

However, not long after he walked out of the princess's mansion, his face turned as dark as ink and he kicked the servant next to him.

Not only did he not meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but he also had to hand over the house and farm he had owned for more than ten years. The more he thought about it, the more upset he felt.

After the prince left the princess's mansion, he went straight back to the palace to report.

When the palace maid reported that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wanted to see him, Emperor Mingde was handling government affairs in the imperial study.

Seeing the prince come in, he put down the brush in his hand, looked at the prince and asked: "Have you seen your aunt?"

After paying his respects, the prince replied, "I have seen it, and I have also sent the gifts for nourishing the body to my aunt."

Emperor Mingde nodded slightly. He was most confident in the prince's work.

After a moment of silence, Emperor Mingde finally asked, "Is your aunt okay now?"

The prince replied: "Don't worry, father, aunt is fine."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Mingde smiled a little, but he still sat upright and asked, "Did your aunt say anything?"

The prince guessed that Emperor Mingde wanted to know Princess Chaoyang's reaction, so he answered truthfully: "Aunt must have missed my father and grandmother so much that she actually shed tears at that time."

"By the way, my aunt also asked me to ask my father and grandmother how they are doing."

Emperor Mingde missed Princess Chaoyang as they had not seen each other for eighteen years.

Not only were he and Princess Chaoyang born of the same mother, but they also had a very good relationship since childhood. When Princess Chaoyang was a child, she almost drowned while trying to save him. Since then, he has doted on this sister to the extreme.

If Xu Jinhuai had not suddenly appeared eighteen years ago, their relationship would not have been damaged for eighteen years.

Thinking of this, Emperor Mingde had even less favorable impression of Xu Jinhuai.

Eunuch Qiao was very good at observing people's expressions and when he saw that Emperor Mingde was sad, he quickly poured him a cup of tea.

Emperor Mingde came back to his senses, took a sip of tea and continued to ask: "How is your newborn little cousin? What's her name?"

Thinking of Xu Yaoyao, the prince's expression was a little complicated. He replied: "My little cousin is named Xu Yaoyao. She is very beautiful."

"But, I always feel that this little cousin looks very extraordinary." "Huh? What's extraordinary about her?" Emperor Mingde asked puzzledly.

The prince thought about it and decided to hide the fact that he could hear Xu Yaoyao's thoughts. After all, this kind of thing was too unbelievable.

He organized his words and said, "I heard that this little cousin was born a month early, but from what I have seen of her condition, she is not only very healthy, but also very spiritual."

"I also heard that on the day my little cousin was born, the sky above the princess's mansion was filled with rosy clouds, and all things within a hundred miles seemed to be revived."

The revival of all things often represents hope. Could it be that this little cousin is the hope of the Fusu Kingdom?

The prince couldn't help but think in his heart.

Emperor Mingde was also very surprised, "Are you serious?"

The prince nodded, "Today when I went to the princess's mansion to visit my aunt, I indeed found that the flowers, plants and trees around and inside the princess's mansion were full of vitality."

Emperor Mingde was overjoyed when he heard this. Could it be that another extraordinary person was born in his Fusu Kingdom? God bless Fusu!

Although he was extremely excited, Emperor Mingde still looked calm on the outside. He slowly said, "Hearing what you said, I want to see your little cousin."

The prince smiled and said, "When aunt is out of confinement, father can summon aunt to the palace to visit the royal grandmother. Then she can see this little cousin with her own eyes."

Emperor Mingde nodded slightly, with no expression on his face.

He waved his hand and said, "Go to the Queen Mother again and tell her about your aunt's situation."

The prince took the order and left.

Seeing the prince disappear, Emperor Mingde could no longer conceal the smile on his face. He stood up and laughed, "May God bless Fusu!"

"Qing'er actually gave birth to an extraordinary person!"

Eunuch Qiao: "Congratulations to the Emperor, congratulations to Fusu."

A few days later.

Xu Jinhuai handed over the sorted field carvings and land deeds to Princess Chaoyang.

In order to collect all these land deeds and titles, he spent a huge amount of money. Not only did he buy back the houses and farms he had sold before at a high price, he also shamelessly took back the house he had given to Yu Yue'er and the farm he had given to Xu Ruyu.

Because of this, Yu Yue'er's face looked extremely ugly, and she even cried and made a scene with Xu Jinhuai several times.

Princess Chaoyang looked through the farms and deeds that Xu Jinhuai brought. There were eight farms and eight houses in total, and they were all fertile fields and in good locations. It was obvious that Emperor Mingde was extremely attentive when he had people select these farms and houses.

Princess Chaoyang was moved again.

However, when she checked the location of the house, she discovered that the house next to the princess's mansion was also given to her by Emperor Mingde.

You used her house to support your mistress and asked her to help her raise a son. Xu Jinhuai, you are really so cruel!

She wished she could grind Xu Jinhuai and his mistress to ashes right now, but she knew that in the face of betrayal and enemies, hysteria was the stupidest thing to do. What she wanted was to bide her time, collect evidence, and kill them with one blow.

So, she deliberately said in front of Xu Jinhuai: "It turns out that my brother gave me so many farms and houses."

After saying that, he looked at Yuan Xiang and said, "Yuan Xiang, you will personally take people to these houses and farms tomorrow to take a look. I want to know the situation of these houses and farms as soon as possible, so that I will know how to answer when my brother asks."

"Yes, princess."

(End of this chapter)