I fulfilled the female supporting role's wish and I succeeded

Sheng Hong sent Lin Qinshuang back to Linqi Pavilion, then turned around and hurried towards the study.

His feet moved with a swift movement, as if a heavy burden was pressing on his shoulders. He had never stepped into the old lady's courtyard to pay his respects, nor had he gone to visit the eldest lady.

In Weiruixuan, when the eldest lady heard that Sheng Hong took Lin Qinshuang out, her anger rose to her head.

There was a sudden cramp in my abdomen, and it turned out to be a miscarriage.

"This bitch!"

She clenched the handkerchief tightly in her hand, her knuckles turning white, and she almost tore the soft silk.

"How dare you seduce the master and take her out!"

The voice was sharp and trembling uncontrollably, echoing in the empty house, making it even more mournful.

"Somebody come!"

she snapped, her voice hoarse with anger.

Hearing the noise, several maids hurried in, not daring to breathe.

"Keep an eye on Linqi Pavilion!"

Her eyes were as sharp as torches as she swept over the crowd, her eyes burning with rage.

"That vixen, don't even think about taking another step out of the pavilion!"

After saying this, she covered her abdomen with her hands, her face twisted in pain and cold sweat dripping down her face.

The maids looked at each other in bewilderment, and fell silent as a mouse. They quickly responded and retreated with disorderly steps.

In Shou'an Hall, the old lady gently twisted the Buddhist beads, her face as calm as water.

The nanny stood aside and reported carefully:

"Madam, I heard that the master took Miss Lin out."

Upon hearing this, the old lady slowly opened her eyes. Her eyes were deep, like an ancient well, calm yet turbulent.

"Humph!"

A cold snort broke the silence, and the Buddhist beads collided with each other, making a crisp sound that was particularly harsh in the silent hall.

"If they are not your biological children, you will never be able to raise them well."

Her tone was indifferent, but it contained a biting chill that made people shudder.

"You're openly showing off with your concubine, and you still have eyes for me, your mother?"

She closed her eyes and continued to twirl the Buddhist beads, her fingertips trembling slightly, revealing her inner unrest.

"A bastard is a bastard."

The voice was low, filled with helplessness and disappointment, echoing in the hall for a long time.

In Linqi Pavilion, Zhou Xuenniang reported the reactions of Weiruixuan and Shou'antang one by one, speaking very quickly, for fear of missing anything.

Lin Qinshuang leaned against the soft couch, gently waving a round fan, looking relaxed and contented.

"What do they think? It's none of my business."

The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, revealing a mocking smile, and there was a cunning gleam in her eyes.

“We just have to live our lives.”

She raised her hand to touch the pearl flowers on her temples and spoke nonchalantly, with a hint of contempt in her tone.

"When the steward's reward comes, their calculations will be in vain."

A gleam of light flashed in her eyes, and she covered the corner of her mouth with a round fan to hide the smug smile.

Time flies, and a few days pass in the blink of an eye.

Zhou Xuenniang was in high spirits and walked quickly to Lin Qinshuang's side, her steps light and her excitement hard to hide.

"Mom, what a happy event!"

She lowered her voice, her tone filled with undisguised joy.

"The angel from Bianjing has arrived, and specifically wants you to go to the front yard to receive the order!"

When Lin Qinshuang heard this, her heart suddenly jumped, beating like a drum.

The reward is finally here!

She stood up suddenly, straightened her clothes, a smug smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and a gleam of victory gleamed in her eyes.

"Go, go to the front yard."

The voice was brisk, with unconcealable joy, as if he had already seen the mountains of gold, silver and jewelry.

In the front yard, the old lady and the eldest lady were already waiting.

The two of them looked solemn and the atmosphere was suffocating.

Lin Qinshuang came over slowly, with light steps and elegant posture, and bowed to greet.

Neither the old lady nor the eldest lady responded, but just glanced at her coldly, their eyes as sharp as knives, as if they wanted to torture her to death.

The eunuch who announced the imperial edict unfolded the bright yellow imperial edict and read it aloud:

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Sheng Hong, the Tongpan of Yangzhou, has diligently served the country and achieved remarkable success. His contribution of high-quality seeds is a great achievement that benefits both the country and the people. I am deeply pleased and hereby promote Sheng Hong to the rank of Left Assistant Censor-in-Chief to commend his ability. I also confer the title of Earl of Jing'an and grant him a residence. I hope he will continue his efforts, be loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and live up to the Emperor's grace. I decree this!"

The voice was loud and clear, echoing in the courtyard, and every word was clearly audible.

As soon as this imperial decree came out, the old lady and the eldest lady's faces changed suddenly, a trace of astonishment flashed in their eyes, and the eldest lady was ecstatic.

The eunuch closed the imperial edict and announced loudly:

"Earl Jing'an, please accept the order!"

"There is also an imperial edict addressed to Lin Qinshuang."

The father-in-law unfolded another bright yellow imperial edict.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Upon investigation, it has been determined that the Lin family was guilty of crimes in the past, a crime falsely accused. I now exonerate the Lin family and restore their innocence. However, the Lin family has dwindled, with only the youngest daughter, Lin Qinshuang, remaining. Therefore, I hereby confer the title of Princess Fuxi upon Lin Qinshuang, granting her a fief of 1,000 households, and returning the confiscated property of the Lin family as a token of my great grace. Furthermore, for assisting Sheng Hong in finding a superior seed, and for her contributions to the country, I grant her the title of Princess Residence to honor her merits and to show her honor. I decree this!"

Lin Qinshuang fell to the ground and kowtowed, her voice choked with sobs.

"Your humble servant, Lin, thanks the Lord for His great grace."

The old lady was swaying and almost fainting.

The lady's face was pale, her lips were trembling, and her eyes were blank.

Sheng Hong was shocked, but at the same time, he felt a surge of ecstasy in his heart.

Lin Qinshuang is actually a princess!

The Lin family's injustice was redressed and they became wealthy!

He stepped forward to support Lin Qinshuang, his eyes full of tenderness.

"Shuang'er, get up quickly."

Lin Qinshuang stood up, tears in her eyes, looking pitiful and pitiful.

"Master, the Lin family's injustice has finally been redressed."

Sheng Hong patted the back of her hand gently and comforted her softly.

"After all the hardship comes happiness, everything is over."

The courtyard was silent, with only the rustling of the wind.

Everyone had different thoughts and complicated expressions.

The imperial edict has been issued and the dust has settled.

The gears of fate turn quietly.

Sheng Hong led his family members and knelt in the courtyard.

"Your Majesty, Sheng Hong, bows down to thank you for your great grace. Long live the Emperor!"

Everyone shouted in unison, and the sound shook the sky.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

Sheng Hong stood up, took out a silver ingot from his sleeve and put it into the hand of the eunuch who announced the imperial decree.

"My father-in-law has worked so hard. This is just a small token of my respect."

The father-in-law weighed the silver and smiled happily.

"Congratulations to Earl Jing'an and Princess Fuxi."

Sheng Hong bowed.

"Please come in person and have a cup of tea before you leave."

The father-in-law waved his hand to decline.

"I have to return to the palace to report, so I won't bother you any more. Lord Sheng, please pack your bags and return to the capital to take up your post."

Sheng Hong nodded repeatedly.

"Thank you for the reminder, eunuch. When I get to the capital, I will definitely come to thank you and treat you to tea and wine."

The father-in-law nodded and turned to leave.

Sheng Hong watched his father-in-law disappear before he looked away.

He turned around and looked at the old lady and the eldest lady, his eyes gleaming with pride.

Earl of Jing'an, Princess Fuxi.

The Sheng family has since prospered!

The eunuch who announced the decree left and the courtyard returned to silence.

The old lady's face was ashen, and her tightly drawn lips revealed suppressed anger.

She turned around suddenly and shouted.

"Sheng Hong, come with me!"

Sheng Hong was startled, put away his smile, and followed the old lady into Shou'an Hall.

The lady stood there in a daze, her mind in a mess.

The Countess!

She actually became a countess!

Ecstasy came like a tide, washing away all her rationality.

As for Lin Qinshuang being named a princess, she had no time to care about it.