Oh my! I’ve Transmigrated Into a Mighty Super-strong Fat Bandit!
Oh my! I’ve Transmigrated Into a Mighty Super-strong Fat Bandit! Chapter 107

Chapter 107: The Imperial Edict

Tian Mi looked around at the bustling scene of the Duke’s mansion, filled with distinguished guests. The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess were both present.

Bai Mucheng held Tian Mi’s hand as they walked together through the crowd, making their way toward the main hall. The way they moved with grace and confidence truly reflected the dignity of a Duchess.

The last time they met at a banquet, Tian Mi had seemed like a delicate and easily overlooked widow, but it hadn’t been long since then. A change in her makeup and she had transformed into the Duke’s wife.

Bai Mucheng led Tian Mi to greet the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, where the Crown Prince took the imperial edict from a eunuch and, in front of the whole assembly, proclaimed Tian Mi as the Duchess of Ding.

At that moment, she truly became the Duchess.

After greeting the guests, Bai Mucheng led Tian Mi to a courtyard to rest. She didn’t need to entertain guests today; they would enjoy a good meal and take some time to relax.

Meanwhile, Bai Mucheng still had to entertain the guests.

As they passed through the front hall and moved toward the rear hall, they crossed a long, flower-filled corridor and passed several large trees, until a cluster of buildings appeared before them.

An elderly maid, accompanied by several attendants and a group of young servants, knelt in greeting.

“Greetings, Your Highness and the Duchess!”

Bai Mucheng spoke to Tian Mi, “These people are here to serve you in the courtyard. From now on, you will manage the household affairs. I’ll give you a token to use as you see fit.”

Tian Mi nodded in understanding.

Bai Mucheng’s words were meant for everyone to hear.

He continued, addressing the servants, “If anything displeases me in this mansion, it’s no problem. I, as a man, don’t concern myself with small matters. But if the Duchess is upset, you may be sold off. What good is someone who can’t even serve their master properly?”

Everyone immediately responded, “We will be careful to serve well, Your Highness. We won’t trouble the Duchess.”

Tian Mi smiled and said, “Alright, everyone, get up and continue with your duties. Everything is as usual.”

The servants obeyed and went about their tasks.

This courtyard was where Bai Mucheng spent most of his time, and it had been specially renovated by the Ministry of Rites after he was granted his title, making it magnificent and fitting for his status. The main hall was decorated with various jade ornaments, and the furniture was intricately carved.

They lived in the rear courtyard, which was also a series of interconnected courtyards. The final courtyard was where Tian Mi’s warm house would be, large enough to fit two football fields. The walls were equipped with double-layered stoves, and when the fire was lit, even in the snow, the warmth would be preserved.

The Duke’s mansion was vast, but Bai Mucheng rarely visited other parts of the estate.

Bai Mucheng led Tian Mi to their living quarters, where the floors were covered with thick wooden boards, and the corridors were decorated with beautiful lanterns.

Inside the rooms, thick carpets covered the floors, and stepping on them felt like walking on clouds, soft and comfortable.

Bai Mucheng hugged Tian Mi from behind and said, “Mi’er, this is our home.”

Tian Mi smiled sweetly and nodded.

“Yes, husband!”

She leaned forward and kissed him lightly, then said, “You should go now, or people will start talking.”

Bai Mucheng smiled sweetly and nodded, then left the room.

Xia Mei and Xia Ju helped Tian Mi change out of her ceremonial robes and into her everyday clothes. The servants had already prepared the meal.

Chun Li and Chun San brought the babies in to eat. They were now able to eat some solid foods, like egg yolks, rice porridge, and mashed potatoes. Tian Mi always added a bit of spiritual spring water to their food, and they enjoyed it immensely.

The banquet at the Duke of Ding’s mansion lasted until late into the night.

Tian Mi had been busy all day and had to enter the palace the next day to present the children’s imperial registry. So, she went to bed early to rest.

The next morning, Tian Mi opened her eyes to see Bai Mucheng still fast asleep. He hadn’t been sleeping well these past few days.

His flawless skin, delicate features, high nose bridge, and thin, firm lips—the sleeping man looked even more handsome. Tian Mi couldn’t help but admire his peaceful, handsome face as he slept.

“Does the Duke look good?”

Tian Mi hadn’t noticed when he woke up.

She cleared her throat and deliberately replied, “He’s alright.”

“‘Alright’? What does ‘alright’ mean? What’s ‘alright’ about me?”

Tian Mi playfully poked him.

“This part, this part, and this part.”

As she poked him, he started to laugh and squirm, both of them playfully teasing each other. After a while, it was time to get up—they still had to go to the palace.

Tian Mi had prepared gifts for the Emperor and Empress.

Apart from the special products she had made, she also prepared a bottle of Maotai wine for the Emperor, presented in an elegant porcelain bottle from this era, a fine piece she had selected from treasures collected in Dongyuan. She also brought a tiger hide and a box of large pearls that came from the Jia family estate. Pearls were unmarked, so no one could tell where they came from.

After breakfast, Chen Yu led a large group, escorting Bai Mucheng, Tian Mi, and their three children into the palace. The two nannies, accompanied them to watch over the children.

Upon entering the palace, a eunuch led them first to the ancestral temple. The Emperor, Empress, Crown Prince, Crown Princess, and young Prince were all there. Bai Mucheng and Tian Mi bowed to them with solemnity. The Emperor smiled warmly, signaling them to rise. The atmosphere in the temple was reverent and serious, with incense filling the air. Tian Mi held one child, while Bai Mucheng held the other, and according to palace ritual, they respectfully paid their respects to their ancestors. Though the children were young, they remained unusually quiet, as if sensing the solemnity of the occasion.

After the ceremony, they proceeded to the royal registry to officially record the children’s names. The official in charge had been waiting for them, and the room was filled with attendants. When they saw Tian Mi and her family arrive, everyone bowed respectfully. Tian Mi presented the carefully prepared gifts, and then she cautiously handed over the silk scroll containing the children’s birth details. After the official carefully checked the information, he solemnly recorded their names in the royal registry. At that moment, sunlight streamed through the windows, bathing the scene in a golden glow. Everyone around cast envious and respectful glances. After all, this was the Duke’s lineage being officially recorded in the royal registry.

With everything completed, Tian Mi and Bai Mucheng breathed a sigh of relief and exchanged smiles.

The Empress, delighted, said, “Alright, alright, let’s take my little grandsons to the Empress Dowager’s palace.”

They laughed and talked as they headed to the Empress’s palace. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince and Bai Mucheng were discussing the situation with the Jia family.

The unusual actions of the Jia family had caught their attention. They wanted to seize the opportunity to bring them down, but it wouldn’t be easy. The three sons of Jia Taishi held high positions—spreading rumors wouldn’t be enough to take them down.

The eldest son was in the Ministry of Revenue, the second son was in the Ministry of Personnel, and the third son held a position in the Imperial Academy. Although the third son had the lowest rank, his influence was quite significant. Many scholars who became officials relied on him. That was where the problem lay.

As the two of them discussed, the Empress and Crown Princess, along with Tian Mi, chatted about other matters.

The Empress said, “Mi’er, I heard from Yun’er that you’ve been preparing food to sell to ordinary families? You’ve been so thoughtful. These items have even been tasted in the palace and are quite good.”

Tian Mi replied, “Your Majesty, I’ve only done a little, just to help maintain order at the marketplace. I’m not solving much, but I plan to purchase some mountain land and hire a large group of people to open up the land for farming next year. That would be good.”

The Empress and Crown Princess exchanged looks. The Crown Princess asked, “Sister-in-law, how much silver and grain do you have? Hiring a large number of people is no small cost, and the initial crops won’t yield much. It might require a lot of money to support.”

Tian Mi was momentarily stunned. She hadn’t thought about it—her silver wasn’t even washed clean yet.

Tian Mi replied, “Your Majesty, Crown Princess, I actually saved some silver when I was escaping the famine. I found a bandit lair and collected some good things. I still have some silver, and the shop in the capital is making money too, so it can support me for now.”

The Crown Princess smiled and said, “If it’s not enough, Your Majesty and I will support you!”

Although the money I earned is from my family, everything belongs to both of you as well, so it’s only right to support you.

Tian Mi nodded in gratitude, saying, “Thank you, Your Majesty. If I run short, I’ll come to you.”

@ apricity[Translator]

Immerse yourself in a captivating tale brought to life through my natural and fluid translation—where every emotion, twist, and character shines as vividly as in the original work! ^_^

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