Chapter 1231 - 25: The Pearl Collector and the Princess
Chapter 1231: Chapter 25: The Pearl Collector and the Princess
While Tianmiao and Li Qinghe were catching up, Tang Zhishi was busy dealing with the County Magistrate’s family. The crimes committed by the County Magistrate’s Wife were numerous; even a casual search would uncover offenses punishable by severe imprisonment. And the County Magistrate’s son? No need to even mention him. Surprisingly, the County Magistrate himself hadn’t committed any major crimes. Although there were some minor issues, they weren’t serious enough to warrant arrest. However, his official hat was lost, and he promptly wrote a letter of divorce and documents severing ties with his son, removed his official hat, packed his belongings, and fled swiftly.
As for his brother-in-law, Tang Zhishi didn’t worry about any retaliation. This time, it seemed even his brother-in-law couldn’t protect himself. Blame it on having a "good" sister who targeted the Princess’s student with malicious ideas—no celestial intervention could save her now.
The remaining County Magistrate’s Wife and son who were imprisoned wailed and cursed. The County Magistrate’s Wife cursed her husband’s heartlessness and her son’s indulgence and lechery. After the son was castrated, he initially lost his senses due to the pain, but later he regained them and started to curse back at his mother, blaming her doting for his predicament. Eventually, they started brawling noisily, often needing jailers to shout at them to stop.
...
Li Anqing was still somewhat in a dazed state.
He knew that Ah Hai—oh no, Tang Zhishi—had an extraordinary background but never imagined it would be this extraordinary.
He turned out to be a Prince!
A Prince holds a high position and power, and will have a Main Wife, Concubines, countless lesser wives and attendants...
No way! My daughter can’t marry him!
"Father-in-law, are you regretting? Earlier, you even urged us to hurry and marry." Just then, Tang Zhishi’s mellow voice echoed in Li Anqing’s ear.
Li Anqing was so startled he nearly jumped.
"You’re going to scare someone to death if you pop up behind them and speak in such a gloomy tone, could you not do that?" Li Anqing glared at Tang Zhishi.
"Are you regretting?" Tang Zhishi glared back.
"So what if I am? You’re a Prince! I didn’t know your background before, but now I do. How could a Prince have only our Qinghe as his woman?" Li Anqing argued, feeling justified in his regret.
"I told you, I won’t marry anyone else. Qinghe is the only one for me in this life. How can you not believe me?" Tang Zhishi glared, angry.
"I..." Li Anqing wanted to say something more.
At that moment, an alluring yet authoritative voice interjected: "Don’t worry, if he said Qinghe is the only one for him in this life, he’ll certainly keep his word. If not, I’ll have someone castrate him."
Li Anqing turned to look at Tianmiao standing at a distance, hurriedly preparing to salute: "Greetings, Princess."
"No need for formalities." Tianmiao smiled, "Don’t worry, Qinghe is not just my student; she’s also my friend. I won’t let anyone bully her."
For some reason, upon hearing this, Tang Zhishi’s *nether regions* tightened and his legs shook. He knew well the Princess’s tactics—they were indeed terrifying! But Tang Zhishi also knew that with the Princess stepping in, Li Anqing wouldn’t oppose his and Qinghe’s relationship anymore. Tang Zhishi glanced at Li Qinghe standing behind Tianmiao, her cheeks slightly flushed as she looked at him.
Tang Zhishi gave Li Qinghe a big smile and nodded. Li Qinghe turned her face away, shyly.
Watching the scene unfold, Li Anqing understood that his daughter genuinely liked Tang Zhishi. If he tried to separate them, he’d be breaking up true love.
Nevertheless, with Qinghe having the Princess as such a powerful support, her future should be very happy.