The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family-Chapter 640: Blessing in Disguise - My Sister (5)_1

Chapter 640: Chapter 640: Blessing in Disguise - My Sister (5)_1

Seeing him go from applying medicine to kissing her, Pei Qin’s mouth twitched slightly, "Can you still properly apply the medicine?"

Mo Heng held her tightly in his arms, "I will never let you suffer today’s pain again!"

"Great! Can you get up first?" Pei Qin craned her neck to ask.

Mo Heng sealed her lips with a deep, entangling kiss.

Pei Qin found herself unable to breathe, her little face flushed red with the effort, and she began to push him away.

Hearing Shen Songming’s impatient inquiry from outside if they were finished, Mo Heng kissed her again until she was almost suffocated, before finally releasing her and helping her into a cotton robe and fur coat, then changing his own clothes as well.

As the two of them came out, Shen Songming’s gaze swept over Pei Qin’s bright, rosy lips and frowned at Mo Heng.

Mo Heng glanced at him and took a seat next to Pei Qin.

Fang Fu spoke up, "I’ve written a letter and sent it back home to let the family know you both are safe and sound."

Pei Qin nodded and thanked her uncle.

"We are a family, and it’s what we should do. How are your injuries? Don’t rush home; rest for some days," Fang Fu suggested after hearing the news of Pei Qin’s supposed pregnancy, "The doctor is already waiting outside; let’s have him take a look first!"

Pei Qin was not seriously hurt, but they still needed to check on Mo Heng, so she nodded and called the doctor in.

After examining their pulses, the doctor said both were suffering from a deficiency of qi and blood, the external injuries had healed, but there were still internal injuries, and wrote a prescription for them to properly recuperate.

Fang Fu asked about the baby, and the doctor replied, "This madam is not pregnant."

Only then did Fang Fu and Fang Liuming learn that the news of Pei Qin’s pregnancy was false, and they both heaved a sigh of relief.

Shuang Xi paid the doctor with Silver Coin and personally went to get the medicine.

Shen Songming had the kitchen serve food first, and then kept Pei Qin and Mo Heng company during the meal.

The group then sat down to talk some more.

"This incident was a totally unwarranted disaster, but fortunately, you two have been cleared of all charges. The Emperor has mentioned summoning you; you need to think ahead about what to say," Fang Fu reminded them.

"There’s nothing much to say," Pei Qin just wanted to hit someone.

Fang Fu reminded her that she especially needs to be careful with her words and deeds in Capital Jingcheng, "...This place is not like home."

Pei Qin agreed verbally but was fuming inside. Regarding words, she would be careful, and actions, she would be ’even more careful’!

Seeing that Fang Liuming and Fang Fu continued to sit without any intention of leaving, Shen Songming said, "You two can go back to the Imperial College for the next few days. There’s not much time left until next year’s imperial examination."

Both nodded in agreement, relieved that Pei Qin and Mo Heng were safe and had been released.

Shen Songming then said to Pei Qin, "After you’ve taken your medicine, you should rest well to regain your strength, so you’re ready for your audience at the Palace tomorrow."

Fang Liuming and Fang Fu did not stay there; it was Shen Songming’s private residence, where he typically lived alone. Even the Shen family and his acquaintances were not allowed to come here.

Finally seeing the bed again, Pei Qin lay down and didn’t want to move at all.

Mo Heng tucked her in, "I won’t disturb you. Just get a good sleep."

"Then don’t mess with my hair!" Pei Qin scolded him.

Mo Heng withdrew his hand and leaned against her, closing his eyes.

Pei Qin slept deeply and soundly, opening her eyes the next morning. Only when she saw the incense burner in the room did she realize that Calming incense had been lit.

After getting ready and having breakfast and their medicine, they hurried to the Palace, accompanied by Shen Songming.

Arriving at the palace gate, they alighted from the carriage, and a eunuch was already there to guide them inside.

They walked for almost half an hour before they finally arrived at the auxiliary hall of the Imperial Study Room, "You should wait here for the Emperor’s summon."

They waited another two hours before the Emperor, who had just finished meeting with his chancellors, had time to summon them.

Pei Qin and Mo Heng, following another little eunuch’s lead, knelt down, kowtowed, and exclaimed "Long live the Emperor!"

"Rise!" a commanding yet amiable voice sounded from the throne.

Pei Qin looked up and couldn’t hold back, "Achoo..." sneezing twice in succession.

Emperor Chu Wen’s expression changed slightly.

The eunuchs and palace maids at his side were also stunned, stealing glances at Pei Qin. How daring she was to sneeze during an audience with the Emperor! Having just been released from the death cell, did she truly not wish to live anymore?

Mo Heng’s breath also hitched.

Before he could react, Pei Qin rubbed her nose, "This commoner is allergic to handsome, I couldn’t hold back, please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Chu Wen was forty-nine this year, not yet fifty, but the recent soy sauce poisoning incident made him realize he had entered old age, he was old. Now, hearing Pei Qin’s unique compliment, he burst out laughing, "What a smooth talker! If you can’t help sneezing at the sight of me, then must you not sneeze continuously in front of your husband daily!?"

"Your Majesty is Heaven’s countenance, his is but the grace of a weak willow, how can it be compared to yours!" When it came to flattery, Pei Qin was top-notch.

Emperor Chu Wen looked at Mo Heng’s stunningly handsome face, then back at Pei Qin, and couldn’t help but laugh heartily, "I heard you were resentful towards me over the awards for sweet potatoes and double-cropping rice, is there any truth to it?"

"Pure fabrication! This commoner was framed, an innocent disaster!" Pei Qin quickly insisted earnestly.

"Prince He Qing appealed on your behalf, to ease the injustice you both suffered, what is it that you desire?" Emperor Chu Wen suddenly asked, his gaze shifting to Mo Heng.

Mo Heng looked at Pei Qin.

Pei Qin cautiously asked, "Your Majesty, are you going to grant me a reward?"

Emperor Chu Wen arched an eyebrow, "What reward would you like?"

"When this commoner returns to her hometown, may I boast about having seen Your Majesty?" Pei Qin asked, with caution again.

Emperor Chu Wen was slightly taken aback, then chuckled, "You needn’t boast, it’s nevertheless a fact!"

Pei Qin became happy, "Then that is the greatest reward for this commoner! There are so many people in Yuanyang County, and not one has seen Your Majesty’s dragon countenance!"

This commoner’s joy at meeting a person of high stature was so genuine and uncontrived, and her outright declaration of her desire to boast about meeting him, that Emperor Chu Wen felt a sudden fondness for Pei Qin, engaged her in pleasant conversation, and then instructed them to wait for the decree.

Soon, the Great Eunuch came with the imperial decree to read it out, bestowing upon Pei Qin the title of Third Rank Lady of Yuanyang. Additionally, there were awards of cloth, jewelry, and a portion of Silver Coin.

When the imperial decree was announced, both Fang Fu and Fang Liuming were overjoyed. It wasn’t for the title of Lady that the Emperor had bestowed such a reward, but it served as a proclamation to the whole world that Pei Qin and Mo Heng had been absolved of all accusations!

People were also puzzled—this Pei Qin, a mere country girl, had actually turned misfortune into fortune!?

Pei Qin: Turn misfortune into fortune my ass!