How did such immense wealth fall into my family?

Chapter 161 Is it possible that the child didn't die?

Jiang Ruiheng was surprised. "You're Qian Gousheng's older cousin?"

"Yes."

Why are their personalities so different?

Although he had only exchanged a few words with Qian Gousheng, he knew quite a bit about him. How audacious was Qian Gousheng? His older cousin even stuttered when she saw him. They already had a son.

"Hello. You've taken very good care of Nineteen, thank you."

"No...you're welcome. You...you guys chat, I...I'll go pour you...no, make you...make you some tea." After saying that, Qian Chunhua lowered her head and left.

Jiang Ruiheng: "..." Is it really necessary to be so nervous? "Your Highness, is she really Qian Gousheng's eldest cousin?"

"Even biological sisters have different personalities, let alone cousins?"

"But this is too different, isn't it? Luckily, Nineteen doesn't look like her."

"That's normal for her."

Jiang Ruiheng thought about it and agreed; people like Qian Gousheng were the real oddities. "Your Highness, I haven't seen you for several years. I'd like to have a private conversation with you."

"Very well, very well." Consort Tao's eyes narrowed into slits with laughter. "You may all leave."

"Yes."

After the palace servants left, Jiang Ruiheng sat at the feet of Consort Tao, just like when he was a child. He ate some snacks from the table while telling Consort Tao about the fun things and interesting events he had seen and experienced over the years.

Consort Tao listened while fanning him.

Jiang Ruiheng talked for over an hour. "Once all the people there have submitted, I'll take you to play."

"Okay, okay. What do you think of Chunhua?"

"She's alright looking. A bit soft-hearted. Did she really raise Nineteen?"

"Yes. Gousheng was also raised by her."

"Really? She raised Qian Gousheng?"

"Of course it's true. Don't take advantage of her gentle nature. Be careful, or your sister-in-law and your uncle might come to your house and teach you a lesson."

“Why would I bully her? She gave birth to my son. Your Highness, do you know how Qian Gousheng and his eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth children treated me when I first met them? They first suspected I had an eye disease, and then they said I wasn’t a man.”

"Hahahaha..." Consort Tao burst into loud laughter upon hearing this. "Why are they saying that? Have you offended them?"

"No." Jiang Ruiheng recounted what had happened. "Isn't it funny? But I told the Emperor that he only moved the corner of his mouth."

Consort Tao was taken aback. "Have you angered the Emperor?"

"No. I think His Majesty has aged a lot. His Majesty said that you are Qian Chunhua's teacher, and you must be present when Qian Chunhua gets married."

Consort Tao understood. "I'll have them pack their luggage right away."

"Okay. Could you tell my father-in-law and mother-in-law to set off as soon as possible?"

"Yes. Did Gousheng ask you to pass on any message to her grandmother before you left?"

"Yes. She said her tavern is opening soon, and she asked her grandmother to take you there to help her set up shop."

"Did you tell her that the Emperor wants me to go back to attend your wedding with Chunhua?"

"No. She's probably worried that someone might cause trouble for her great-aunt, so she wanted you to go and keep watch for her."

“It’s possible.” Consort Tao stood up from her chair. “Come on, I’ll take you to see Grandma Chunhua and Chunhua’s parents.”

"it is good."

"Don't bully Chunhua in the future, Chunhua is a good child."

"Don't worry. Our marriage was arranged by the Emperor. Besides, she's your apprentice, so I wouldn't dare to bully her."

Consort Tao smiled. "Let's go."

"it is good."

Granny Tian and the others were also a little nervous when they saw Jiang Ruiheng.

Seeing their reaction, Jiang Ruiheng immediately knelt down and kowtowed to them. "Grandmother, Father-in-law, and Mother-in-law, your grandson-in-law kowtows to you."

Only after seeing him like this did Granny Tian and the others dare to treat him as their grandson-in-law.

Granny Tian: "Get up, get up. This is a gift from Grandma to you, don't be offended." Jiang Ruiheng accepted it with a smile. "Thank you, Grandma. Grandma, can you control Eighteen?"

"Sure. Did he get mischievous at eighteen?"

"No. I'm afraid he'll use his seniority to pressure me. If he does, I'll come to you."

"Okay, Grandma will take care of things for you then."

"Thank you grandma."

"Thank you for what?"

Qian Dashan and the others also gave Jiang Ruiheng a gift as a token of their greeting.

Of course, Jiang Ruiheng couldn't possibly visit his parents-in-law's house empty-handed.

The Qian family chose a date, invited relatives, friends, and people from Qianjia Village to a banquet, and then set off. This time, the entire Qian family went.

Qian Laifu's eldest and second eldest brothers also went along with their grandchildren who were over ten years old.

Qian Chunhua's uncles also went with her, along with their eldest son.

After learning that the Qian family was going to send Qian Chunhua off to her wedding, Guo Dazhuang brought Ma Dani to find Granny Tian.

Ma Dani's grandmother passed away last year.

Guo Dazhuang told Granny Tian that he and Ma Dani had finished their mourning period and that he wanted to take Ma Dani to the capital to try their luck.

When Xiao Gou Sheng left, he told Granny Tian that if Guo Dazhuang wanted to go to the capital, he could come along. But the condition was that he either had to take Ma Dani with him or make sure Ma Dani was properly settled.

Granny Tian agreed when he said he wanted to bring Ma Dani along.

Guo Dazhuang pulled Ma Dani along and kowtowed three times to Granny Tian. "Thank you, I will definitely repay you if I become successful in the future."

"No need, no need. Just take good care of Dani."

The Empress was very unhappy when she heard that Jiang Ruiheng had brought Consort Tao back.

Even if you're unhappy, you can't pretend you don't know.

Just as Consort Tao finished washing up, the Empress arrived.

After exchanging a few polite words with the Empress, Consort Tao said she was tired.

The Empress rolled her eyes inwardly. "Then you can rest. If there's anything you need, have Granny Du go find me."

"it is good."

The Emperor arrived in the evening.

Consort Tao's eyes reddened the moment she saw the Emperor. "Why do you have so many gray hairs?"

The emperor waved his hand, and the palace servants in the room quickly withdrew.

In the blink of an eye, only Consort Tao and the Emperor remained in the room.

The emperor couldn't help but cry.

Consort Tao was nearly scared to death. "What happened? Tell me, and I'll help you figure something out."

The Emperor wiped his face. "It's nothing, I'm just feeling down."

Consort Tao pulled the Emperor into her arms. "Tell me if you're feeling unwell. I'm getting old, so I won't go out anymore. I'll just stay here and focus on Buddhism."

"No need." The Emperor recounted the matter of Prince An. "I have consulted the Imperial Preceptor and Master Daoyi, and they both said that I will not be childless."

Consort Tao gently touched the Emperor's temple with concern. "Have you been going to the inner palace every day lately?"

The Emperor nodded. "But there hasn't been a sound at all."

"You'll wear yourself out doing this. Do you have a son outside? If so, bring him back."

"Yes, but the Ding family strangled them to death."

"The Ding family?"

"Hmm," the Emperor said simply.

A thought popped into Consort Tao's mind. "Is it possible that the child isn't dead? You remember Aunt Weiyuan's matter, right?"