CHAPTER 653: CHAPTER 642: THE CUCKOLDED PRINCE

When Ye Qiu left this world, Jiang Cheng was blessed with many descendants. The wife he married later not only lacked the jealousy towards Ye Qiu that Wen Xiao had but was also deeply thankful for all the contributions Ye Qiu made to Jiang Cheng over the years. She said that without Ye Qiu’s patience, she wouldn’t have been able to marry such a good husband.

Wen Xiao watched the blissful woman doted on by a man on television, then glanced at her own scar-riddled face and regretted her past decisions once more.

Thinking about it now, how foolish she was! Although Jiang Cheng lacked Jiang Yi’s attentiveness and attention to detail, when Jiang Cheng had genuinely cared for her, he had given her his all, and he changed whatever she asked him to. Why, then, did she blindly follow Jiang Yi?

If only she hadn’t betrayed him back then, she might be the one envied by all women now!

It’s all Jiang Yi’s fault. If she hadn’t listened to his slander, if he hadn’t kept saying that there was something improper between Jiang Cheng and Ye Qiu, she never would have left Jiang Cheng.

But it’s too late for regrets now. Wen Xiao touched the scars on her face and turned off the television.

Name: Ye Qiu

Merit Points: 120000

Skills Redeemed: Hacker God

Light of the God of Cooking Level 8

Level 8 Body Forging Technique

Ten Times of Luck Bonus (six remaining)

Emperor System (Achievements Unlocked: Skin like Jello, Charming Eyes, Aroma, Voice Like a Pearl, Slender Legs)

Poison Scripture, Medicine Manual

Soul Power Technique

"Task complete. Would you like to enter the next world?"

Ye Qiu looked at the system panel of 001. In addition to the increase in Merit Points, the skill Light of the God of Cooking had also advanced one level. She did not immediately respond to the system, but entered the space to check on Little Jin’s condition instead. Only after seeing that everything was normal did she answer the system’s question: "Yes."

"Fifth Brother, I can’t drink with you anymore today. Mother-in-law will be looking for me soon, and I really do envy you! Fifth Sister-in-law not only spares you from scolding but also personally sees to your concubinage." Ye Qiu was drowsy, annoyed by the incessant chatter of a man clinging to him, but luckily, someone came to his rescue soon.

"What did you say? Calling me a tigeress? Envious that Fifth Sister-in-law is arranging concubines for Fifth Brother? Heh..." The suddenly appearing woman jeered as she grabbed the man’s ear.

"Let go, let go! You crazy woman. I am the magnificent Seventh Prince, and this is an act of insubordination," the man howled, rising to his feet with a grimace.

The woman scoffed: "Don’t scare me with talk about rules. Queen Mother said if you dare come to such a place again, I can beat you and scold you however I wish. Come on, we’re going back to the mansion."

"Fifth Brother, I’ll come to play with you again tomorrow!" The man shouted to Ye Qiu just before leaving.

"Shut up. Next month is Queen Mother’s birthday, and you are going to copy Buddhist Scripture for me three times."

"Is copying Buddhist Scripture something a man should do? Xia Xiaoyi, I’m going to complain to my father-in-law about how you bully me again."

"Go ahead, as long as you can make it out of the front gate of Prince Wang Mansion."

The men and women left amidst noisy quarrels, and from their conversation, it was clear the man was a Prince, and I, his fifth brother, appeared to be a Prince as well.

"Prince, the Princess Consort has sent someone to ask if you will be returning to the mansion for dinner?" A guard approached Ye Qiu from behind and asked respectfully.

"No need, everyone leave." Ye Qiu shook his groggy head, clearly impatient.

"Fifth Prince... allow me to serve you!" Two brothel women with seductive makeup approached him, their voices filled with allure.

"Scram!" Ye Qiu frowned, the pungent scent of their powder almost suffocating him.

After all, he was a Prince, and even if he had been foolish before, he wasn’t someone that these brothel women could easily deceive. Thus, the guards quickly escorted them out.

In the empty room, Ye Qiu propped his head up with one hand, suffering an agonizing headache. It was due not only to the memories of this world but also to the excessive drinking prior.

After perhaps more than two hours, he finally began to clear his head a bit, then let out an ironic laugh, "What a pathetic Prince I am!"

The Crown Prince, the Princess Consort, they sure are something, picking on him — a Fifth Prince without strength or wit, huh? This time he wanted to see whether their wishes would come true. With these messy thoughts in mind, he chose the Level 8 Body Refining Technique skill.

Ye Qiu, without bothering to straighten his disheveled clothes, staggered drunkenly to the door and left unrestrainedly, shouting loudly to the servants, "Reward one thousand silver taels to Miss Hong Ying, and have her follow your lord back to the mansion."

"Thank you, Fifth Prince. Your humble servant will wait here for you tomorrow." The woman named Hong Ying bowed gracefully, revealing her exquisite face and waistline.

Ye Qiu took the opportunity to step forward, slinging his arm around her waist and using his folded fan to lift her chin, "I only fancy beauties like you."

"Seeing off the Fifth Prince!" Everyone knew that although the Fifth Prince was not favored by the Holy Emperor, he was wealthy and unpretentious, with no airs about him. If someone could make him happy, they wouldn’t have to worry for the rest of their lives. The girls in the brothel watched Hong Ying with envy, wishing they could be the one Ye Qiu favored.

"Princess Consort, the Prince is at the gate and insists that he won’t come down unless you go to receive him." Lin Jingxian was taking care of her two infants when she heard this and frowned.

"Understood, wet nurse, please look after the Eldest Young Master and Eldest Lady. I will be back soon."

Lin Jingxian quickly adjusted her attire, while her maidservant Mu Jin pouted and said, "Princess Consort, the Prince is being too unreasonable. Everyone knows where he has been today, yet he insists on you receiving him. The Prince really doesn’t show any consideration for you."

"Shut up, is the Prince someone you can comment on?" Lin Jingxian scolded, without any real punishment.

Mu Jin defended herself, "Princess Consort, I’m just indignant for you. Although the Prince is a son of the Holy Emperor, who doesn’t know about his mother’s family? And which other Prince has acted as scandalously as he has! How could the Holy Emperor have chosen you to marry him! If I’m not wrong, the Prince must be drunk again."

"That’s enough, speak less of such things in the future." Lin Jingxian’s expression was without joy or sorrow, "Be careful or else if others hear you, even I, as the Princess Consort, cannot protect you."

Mu Jin was confidently unapologetic, "Who here in Luoxia Courtyard could spread any rumors? Don’t they all listen to you, Princess Consort?"

Lin Jingxian tapped her forehead, "As long as you know, it’s fine to talk about these things within our courtyard, but I won’t let you off if outsiders hear it."

"Your servant obeys!"

"Princess Consort, where are you? I want the Princess Consort to help me down, the rest of you go away!" Just as Lin Jingxian reached the entrance of the Prince’s mansion, she heard Ye Qiu’s drunken rants, and a flash of impatience inadvertently crossed her eyes.

When Ye Qiu saw Lin Jingxian, his eyes brightened, and he stumbled onto her, mumbling, "Princess Consort, you’ve finally come."

After speaking, he collapsed motionless, seemingly having fallen asleep, nearly bringing Lin Jingxian down with him.