TFWYH – Chapter 646  A Caring Cotton-padded Jacket

The women couldn’t really be blamed for being shameless — the three treasures were simply too tempting.

What woman wouldn’t want them?

Not just women either. Even the men coveted that Bright Moon Night Pearl. Put it in a room at night and it would shine like daylight — you could practically save on candles. How convenient would it be for working or reading?

The Empress’s eyelid twitched furiously, and she wanted nothing more than to have these thick-skinned women dragged out.

She had arranged all this to select secondary consorts for Huangfu Xiao. Didn’t these women understand that?

Yet they still dared to ruin her plans!

But the most hateful one was this Wengnai County Lady.

Just like Su Qing’s daughter — just as detestable as Su Qing herself!

While the Empress fumed, Su Qing was delighted. In her heart, her little inner self was practically throwing its head back and laughing wildly, wishing she could hug Tang Wan and kiss her a few times.

What a precious darling she was — absolutely amazing.

Just look at the Empress’s face; her nose was practically crooked from anger!

Hahahahaha…

The Empress was desperately trying to think of a rebuttal, but Su Qing gave her no chance. Smiling sweetly, she clung to the Emperor and coaxed him:

“Your Majesty, Wan’er’s words make sense too. Please allow it!”

The Emperor smiled and nodded. Before he could speak, however, the Empress hurriedly interrupted:

“Your Majesty, you can’t possibly let Wengnai County Lady fool around like this, can you?”

Su Qing replied disapprovingly:

“How is this fooling around? It was Elder Sister Empress herself who said that any noble lady above twelve and below twenty — including twenty-year-olds — could participate.”

At this point, Su Qing sighed dramatically.

“Originally, if we’re talking about the noblest ladies present, naturally that would be Elder Sister Empress first, and then me. But unfortunately, neither of us is twenty anymore. There’s nothing we can do about that.”

The Empress: …

Su Qing, you little bitch!

First you flaunted the Bright Moon Night Pearl His Majesty gave you, then you and your daughter worked together to ruin my plans, and now you’re reminding everyone that I’m old?!

Infuriating!

Absolutely infuriating!

The Empress was so angry she could barely maintain the smile on her face, glaring sharply at Su Qing.

The Emperor frowned and spoke before she could respond.

“Empress, this is a friendly competition, not a consort selection. Those were your own words. Surely the mother of a nation wouldn’t go back on her word?”

“That settles it. Any noble lady above twelve and below twenty — including twenty-year-olds — may participate, regardless of marital status. Wan Zhenxiang, begin.”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

Wan Zhenxiang hurried off to make preparations.

The Empress’s face darkened like black ink. Her lips pressed tightly together as a vicious glint flashed through her eyes.

But no one cared about her mood now.

The married young women below lit up with excitement after hearing the Emperor’s decree, all eager to show off their talents.

Su Qing also happily told Tang Wan to return to her seat and perform well later.

Tang Wan nodded and whispered into her ear:

“Mother, I only want that Sevenfold Exquisite Ring. As for the other two treasures, if I win them, I’ll give them all to you.”

“Mother lacks for nothing. If you win them, they’re yours. Go on now,” Su Qing replied, smiling even more warmly.

Winning or losing wasn’t important — it was the thought that mattered.

Daughters truly were wonderful. A daughter was her mother’s sweet little padded jacket.

Look at this — Tang Wan thought of her in everything she did.

“No, Mother, just wait and see!”

After saying that, Tang Wan returned to her seat, staring at the Sevenfold Exquisite Ring with a look of absolute determination.

A trace of amusement flashed through Ling Yu’s eyes as he quietly asked:

“You like that bracelet?”

Tang Wan nodded.

“I do. I want to win it for Yue’er.”

Ling Yu raised a brow, somewhat surprised.

“You like it, but not for yourself?”

Tang Wan answered seriously:

“I can fight, so I’m not afraid of danger. But Yue’er doesn’t even have the strength to truss a chicken. This bracelet would be perfect for her protection.”