TFWYH – Chapter 675 The Father-in-Law Sells Himself

After saying that, he gave a look to the three young eunuchs carrying trays.

The three hurried forward, knelt before Tang Wan, and raised the trays high above their heads.

Only then did Eunuch Wan smile and say,

“County Lady Wengnai, after you won first place in the competition, His Majesty specifically instructed this servant to deliver your prizes. Please take a look…”

As he spoke, he lifted the red cloths covering the trays.

The Sevenfold Exquisite Ring!

The Heavenly Silkworm Snow Satin!

The Moonlit Night Pearl!

All three treasures were present, exactly as promised.

Tang Wan had honestly thought the emperor was trying to get out of paying up.

Fortunately, that wasn’t the case.

She politely expressed her thanks and took out a pouch, intending to slip it to Wan Zhenxiang.

“Thank you, Chief Steward Wan, for making the trip.”

“No need, no need,” Wan Zhenxiang said, waving his hands repeatedly. “This servant is merely carrying out His Majesty’s orders. How could I dare accept such a generous gift from Your Ladyship?”

But Tang Wan ignored his refusal and stuffed the pouch into his hand.

With a sincere expression, she said,

“My husband often mentions how the Chief Steward has looked after him on so many occasions. You are a kind-hearted man, and we have no way to repay your kindness. Consider this simply a small token for tea. Please, Chief Steward, do accept it.”

After a brief hesitation, Wan Zhenxiang smiled and accepted the pouch.

“In that case, many thanks, County Lady Wengnai.”

Between clever people, only a few words were needed to understand each other.

Tang Wan’s real purpose was simply to ask him to keep Madam Jiang’s matter confidential.

On a deeper level, she was also testing whether Wan Zhenxiang was willing to take a side.

She had expected a much longer conversation.

After all, Wan Zhenxiang had always maintained a certain distance from her and Ling Yu.

To her surprise, it had been astonishingly easy.

Meanwhile, Wan Zhenxiang was inwardly miserable.

How could it not be easy?

Previously, he had thought the emperor’s favor toward Ling Yu was excessive.

But after seeing Madam Jiang today, what was left for him not to understand?

His Majesty…

Was planning to establish an heir!

And the chosen candidate was Ling Yu!

In other words, Ling Yu was the future emperor of the Great Heavenly Dynasty.

Could he possibly refuse?

Not unless he was tired of living.

The moment Wan Zhenxiang accepted the pouch, he immediately expressed his loyalty through a carefully worded hint.

“Lord Ling is exceptionally talented and handsome. Recently, countless people have been trying to curry favor with him. Just a few days ago, this servant even heard the First Prince praising him. County Lady Wengnai is truly fortunate to have such a worthy husband.”

A sharp gleam flashed through Tang Wan’s eyes.

She understood instantly.

Seeing that she had grasped his meaning, Wan Zhenxiang said no more and rose to take his leave.

Tang Wan personally escorted him to the gate.

Only after he had disappeared into the distance did the faint smile on her face slowly fade.

The First Prince wanted to recruit her husband?

Had he lost his mind?

Or was that scumbag planning to use force?

As she was pondering the matter, Ling Yue returned.

From far away, she spotted Tang Wan standing at the entrance, lost in thought.

Ling Yue’s mouth immediately drooped.

“Big Sister-in-law…”

Tang Wan came back to her senses and turned toward her.

“Didn’t you say you had something to do? Why are you back so soon?”

“Waaah…”

Ling Yue ran over and threw herself into Tang Wan’s arms in a huge hug.

She felt rather pathetic at the moment.

In the past, what hardships had she not endured?

What suffering had she not experienced?

Yet now, after encountering only a small setback, she wanted to cry and felt wronged.

What she didn’t realize was that once a person becomes accustomed to being cherished, they naturally begin to depend on those who cherish them.

“Who bullied you? Tell me. I’ll stand up for you.”

Tang Wan rubbed her head, her expression softening.

She couldn’t help feeling a little sentimental.

Back then, because of malnutrition, the little girl had only reached her waist.

Now she had grown all the way to her chest.

Even patting her head was becoming inconvenient.

Ling Yue shook her head and looked at Tang Wan pitifully.

“Big Sister-in-law, I just feel so useless. Without you and Big Brother, I’m nothing. I can’t do anything right.”