Chapter 190: The Scheming Mistress

The old steward, despite his happiness, had seen a man sneaking into the backyard through a window gap this morning after the master had left for court.

The backyard was where the concubines’ quarters were located, and the master had just renovated a new room there a few days ago.

Unfortunately, with his leg injured, the steward couldn’t do anything and had to wait for the master to return.

The Xuanfu Envoy arrived at the backyard, followed quietly by the emperor and a dozen other officials.

Catching someone in the act of infidelity was not new among the nobility, especially for the Tyrant King, who had once caught Concubine Hui in the act publicly. However, catching someone with a lover on the second day of marriage was a bit extreme.

Who was this to be so shameless?

If you’re committing adultery, at least wait a few days.

The Xuanfu Envoy realized that the officials could indeed hear the little princess’s thoughts. Hence, he had come to the Tian Manor to enjoy some gossip.

It was horrifying!

“Hmm… I hear noises outside?” A woman’s shy voice came from inside the room.

The man grunted, “What noises? The steward is crippled, and Mr. Tian went to court early. The maidservants and guards have all been sent away. It might be some birds landing on the tree. Don’t be distracted. Let me love you properly.”

The Xuanfu Envoy stood outside the door, trembling with anger, his blood boiling. He wanted to burst in!

“Was last night’s wedding exciting?”

The Xuanfu Envoy, who was about to rush in, was stunned.

Last night…??

“That Mr. Tian is such a big fool. You drugged him with wine and made him lie on the floor all night. That was quite a bargain for us, hehe. Last night was our wedding night.”

The woman, frightened, said shyly, “You’re telling me. I was terrified last night. What if he woke up and saw us? What would we do?”

Mr. Tian’s face turned from red to pale!

The Tyrant King was dumbfounded!

Good grief! This gossip was truly shocking. One wouldn’t know how startling it was until they saw it.

[Mr. Tian is a tragic fool, marrying a bride who is actually someone else’s.]

The Tyrant King suddenly remembered he was holding Ah Bao and quickly covered her ears.

The little girl was still so young. How could he bring her along to witness such a scandal? It would surely corrupt his precious daughter’s eyes.

The Great Uncle stretched his neck to look ahead. The crowd exchanged glances, clearly shocked.

They all wanted to see who the lover was that dared to do something so shameless!

“Beauty, don’t be afraid. Mr. Tian only knows work and doesn’t understand these pleasures of life. Come, let me teach you…”

‘Bang!’ The door was pushed open!

The Tyrant King immediately covered Ah Bao’s eyes.

[Dad, let me see. I want to see what a wooden tub bath is!]

The Tyrant King’s mouth twitched. “Ah Bao, don’t look. It’s too shocking.”

Ah Bao tried to push away the Tyrant King’s hand, but she couldn’t manage it, making the little girl anxious.

Inside the room, a man and a woman were sitting in a tub, bare-chested.

Seeing the crowd outside, the woman, indeed a crowd, covered her chest and screamed, “Ah!!!”

“You shameless wretch!” Mr. Tian roared with rage, “Zhao… Zhao Yin? Duke Yong’an!”

Mr. Tian’s eyes widened, and everyone behind him was shocked too.

Wasn’t this Duke Yong’an, Zhao Yin?

“The lover is you!” Mr. Tian was almost spitting blood from anger.

[Ah, it’s Duke Yong’an Zhao Yin. He has been absent from court these past few days due to illness. Turns out he was busy sneaking into the Tian Manor to steal the bride.]

[This Duke Yong’an, I know him. He is the ex-husband of Aunt Yunting and the adoptive father of Yunhui. How excessive!]

Mr. Tian was in tears, picking up a stick nearby and charging in. “You, Zhao Yin, you shameless wretch. You both brazenly put a green hat on me. This is outrageous!”

Mr. Tian, ultimately just a scholar, lacked strength, and his stick was dodged by Zhao Yin.

Zhao Yin quickly grabbed some clothes and put them on, preparing to flee, but saw the emperor.

He knelt in front of the Tyrant King with a thud, “Your Majesty, please save me!”

The Tyrant King’s face darkened. He hadn’t expected Duke Yong’an Zhao Yin to lead such a decadent life. This title was passed down from his ancestors, who had fought to establish the state.

The title had been inherited until now.

He hadn’t expected Zhao Yin to be such a depraved person.

However, this was Mr. Tian’s family matter. Even as emperor, he couldn’t intervene in Zhao Yin’s private life just because of an affair.

“Your Majesty, don’t listen to this scoundrel. You should save me, please!” Mr. Tian also knelt down.

The Tyrant King: “…”

“Uh, you two should resolve your issues privately. I cannot involve myself in your domestic affairs.”

“With Your Majesty’s words, I am relieved.” Mr. Tian was excited, feeling like he had been injected with a stimulant. The emperor was indeed wise, not taking sides. This was excellent.

“Sink her in the pond! I want to sink this wretch in the pond!” Mr. Tian roared, and despite the woman’s cries and pleas, she was still dragged away.

Mr. Tian wiped away his tears, his heart aching.

At this moment, he was most grateful to the little princess. If he hadn’t heard her thoughts, he would still be in the dark!

After the gossip was revealed, everyone, still in shock, gathered closer to Ah Bao, hoping to hear more about their own scandals.

Many things they couldn’t verify, but if the little princess revealed her thoughts, it would save them a lot of trouble.

[Strange, what’s with these officials’ eyes? Why do they all seem to be sparkling every time they look at me these past few days?]

[I don’t have any treasures on me, though.]

The crowd: …

You are the treasure!

The biggest treasure!

Nothing is more important than the little princess.

After leaving the Tian Manor, the Tyrant King glanced over the sea of people and realized that they could all hear Ah Bao’s thoughts.

He wasn’t sure what had happened, but it definitely seemed related to the temple.

At the Tyrant King’s signal, all the civil and military officials understood that they mustn’t alert the little princess or make her suspect anything. Otherwise, she might stop speculating about the matter.

The next day at court.

Ah Bao was still sitting on the dragon throne, looking refreshed and energetic.

[Today, Father went to court later than usual. I had a rare, good sleep.]

Little did Ah Bao know that the Tyrant King had intentionally delayed the court meeting by an hour to ensure she slept well.

“Your Majesty, I have a matter to report—” The one stepping forward was the Jinfu Assistant Judge, a sixth-rank official.

[Heaven! Can’t this crowd smell anything?]