Quick Transmigration: Saving That Cannon Fodder

It seems that another one of the family members will be married off soon. Lin Feng can only blame himself for not keeping a close eye on his younger brother, now that one or two of them are getting married.

As expected, Akahoshi received the message three days later.

Lin Yu agreed to Zhao Qiyan's marriage proposal, proving the saying true: even a strong man can be swayed by persistent suitors.

It is unknown how Zhao Qiyan obtained Consort Shu's consent. It is said that Consort Shu severely beat her son and went to see the Empress the next day.

Women in the imperial harem have no permanent friends, nor permanent enemies; the two reconciled.

This matter did not escape the emperor's notice. He was furious and smashed several inkstones in succession.

After his anger subsided, he calmed down. The Fourth Prince would definitely need his consent to marry, and if he didn't agree, there was no room for discussion.

Little did he know that the Lin family and the Prince of Yan's family were already preparing for the wedding, and that someone would only come to inform him just before the wedding.

The emperor was furious that his dignity had been so trampled on, and he wanted to demote Consort Shu.

Who would have thought that Consort Shu didn't care at all? Her maternal nephew was even engaged to the second daughter of the Prime Minister.

Consort Shu's maternal family were also veterans of three reigns, and the emperor would intentionally or unintentionally mention in the imperial study whether Consort Shu was well.

Unfortunately, the emperor couldn't pretend not to understand. In the end, Consort Shu's rank wasn't lowered; she was only punished with a three-month confinement.

Although she was supposed to be confined to her quarters, in reality, a few days later, when the Prince of Yan got married, Consort Shu dressed up beautifully and went out.

The Empress also went out with them, but the Emperor had no intention of going at all; he felt it would be too embarrassing.

In the beginning, she made Zhao Qiyu marry a man to embarrass him, but now her most beloved son is going to marry a man too.

That man was General Lin's youngest son. Not to mention that General Lin had been fighting on the border for many years and was now often going out to suppress bandits, the young General Lin had just returned from a great victory on the border not long ago.

As emperor, he really couldn't do anything to the Lin family, otherwise people would say, "The rabbit is killed and the dog is cooked."

Not only could the Lin family not be punished, but the emperor also angrily ordered the eunuchs to deliver congratulatory gifts.

Chixing, who was enjoying the banquet, paid no attention to how angry the emperor was.

Since no one was eating the large pork knuckle in front of him, he took the whole plate and ate it himself.

Everyone felt it was unseemly to eat a whole roasted chicken, but Akahoshi didn't think so. He hadn't forgotten to wash his hands, so he tore off a chicken leg and started gnawing on it.

Fortunately, Zhao Qiyu was used to his big appetite and had someone arrange for the two of them to sit at their own table early on.

Actually, it wouldn't matter if they sat at the same table with other people. At such banquets, dignitaries and nobles usually only ate some side dishes and drank wine to offer their congratulations.

As for the food on the table, few people would grab it with their hands and gnaw on it like Akahoshi does.

Often, by the time the banquet ends, the large pork knuckles and whole chickens, ducks, and geese on the table are almost untouched.

But Akahoshi didn't care about any of that. He was there to eat at the banquet, so of course he had to eat more.

The tender pork knuckle was bigger than his face, and Akahoshi picked it up and started gnawing on it without any hesitation. However, he ate slowly and didn't wolf it down; he just ate normally.

Zhao Qiyu was happy to see him eat more, knowing he had a good appetite, and personally served him food.

When others witnessed this scene, they thought that the Princess Consort of Yu was truly favored. After all, what husband serves food to his wife? Even though she was a male wife, she was still a wife.

Chi Xing and Zhao Qiyu were engrossed in their own world, their affectionate gestures even making the Prince of Yan, who came to offer a toast, feel a little envious.

Fortunately, he already has a princess, so he can be with his Yu Yu in the future.

Zhao Qiyan brought Lin Yu to offer a toast, and Chi Xing, the second brother, inevitably drank a couple more cups. Zhao Qiyu, on the other hand, was a good drinker and didn't feel any discomfort from those two cups.

In the blink of an eye, Akahoshi's face turned red, but fortunately it was just a flush and he wasn't drunk.

Zhao Qiyu took out a handkerchief, dampened it, and wiped his mouth. She said gently, "If it's not enough, we can have the kitchen make more when we get back to the manor."

Akahiko's eyes sparkled: "Aren't you afraid I'll eat you out of house and home?"

“I own many properties, and the money sent from my fiefdom every year is enough for you to live on for many years. Don’t worry, your husband can earn it.”

Outside, His Highness Prince Yu is her husband, and Chixing is happy to be Ayu's queen.

He whispered in Zhao Qiyu's ear, "Then wouldn't I be considered a gigolo? Ayu, I have nothing."

Zhao Qiyu habitually pinched his cheek:

"Yes, I allow you to be a kept man for as long as you want. Also, you're not allowed to say you have nothing. What's mine is yours."

Did you hear that? Ayu just likes me being a kept man.

The little black cat, sneaking into the kitchen to eat a roast duck, still managed to slip in a few perfunctory words: "Yes, yes, the Immortal Lord likes you the most."

Akahoshi was pleased to hear this, and with her appetite restored, she started eating again.

They were completely unaware of the several gazes directed at them from behind, or perhaps they noticed but didn't care.

Bai Xu's hands, which were under the table, clenched tightly as she stared at that spot, her eyes stinging with tears.

He saw Zhao Qiyu's doting on Chi Xing and couldn't understand how Zhao Qiyu could be so fond of such a vulgar person as Chi Xing.

Even someone like Chixing is loved so much, but what does he have now besides the title of General's wife?

Glancing at Pei Ming beside her, Bai Xu's heart grew increasingly desolate.

Pei Ming drank several glasses of wine in a row, and he also saw the interaction between Zhao Qiyu and Chi Xing.

As the alcohol took effect, her jealousy towards Akahoshi continued to rise.

He kept thinking that if the engagement hadn't been called off, he would be the one standing next to Zhao Qiyu now, instead of that Chi Xing.

As he thought about it, he remembered that he had married Bai Xu, a useless person.

As dusk fell, Pei Ming, who had drunk quite a bit, staggered out of the room.

Bai Xu quickly caught up and reached out to help him.

Upon reaching the carriages parked outside, Zhao Qiyu helped Chixing into the carriage.

Pei Ming suddenly flung Bai Xu aside and walked towards Zhao Qiyu.

Zhao Qiyu got into the carriage without looking back, and the coachman drove off without anyone glancing at Pei Ming.

Bai Xu was thrown to the ground by him, and tears fell down her face.

"Young Madam, how could you be so careless? Luckily, it wasn't your concubine who fell." The maidservant calmly helped him up, saying:

“Now that Auntie is pregnant, she can’t fall like you did.”

Bai Xu gritted her teeth, turned around and slapped her hard: "I am the rightful ruler of the General's Mansion. How dare you, a mere servant, speak to me like that?"

Pei Ming turned around and saw the man beating someone; the maidservant immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed.

"I was wrong, Madam, please don't hit me, sob sob..."

Pei Ming frowned deeply and walked over, saying coldly, "This isn't the General's Mansion. What are you doing, making trouble for no reason?"

Bai Xu's voice trembled: "I'm being unreasonable? Brother Ming, why were you staring at Zhao Qiyu just now?"

Pei Ming tugged at his sleeve to get him into the carriage, and before leaving, he made sure the maid got up.

This is outside. No matter what, you can't mistreat a servant in the street. Otherwise, where would he put his face?