Celestial Night Emperor

Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Han Biwei’s Misunderstanding

’That Gu Weiqi... he was always so sly and calculating, the kind of person who terrified you just by looking at him. But now... now he wants to buy a house and give it to us?’

It was like the sun had risen in the west.

Behind them, Jiang Wan Jun rubbed her eyes in disbelief. ”That Gu Weiqi, how did he become so agreeable? Look at him... it’s like a fox guarding the henhouse. It scares me a little!”

But Han Qian Jun just laughed. ”Isn’t it obvious? Our son-in-law must have taught him a lesson.”

Sure enough, Gu Weiqi and his son first bowed deeply to Han Biwei in apology. Then, they scurried over, grabbing Han Qian Jun and Jiang Wan Jun’s hands and repeating ”I’m sorry” countless times.

”Brother Han, sister-in-law, you have to put in a good word for the Gu Family with Mr. Qin. I truly know I was wrong. My whole family will leave Su City immediately so we won’t be an eyesore for Weiwei. I’ll buy this house as my formal apology!”

Han Qian Jun had never felt so vindicated!

The memory of kneeling before the Gu Family for his daughter’s sake made this moment of vindication feel even sweeter.

Just then, more people came in from outside.

They seemed to have heard what was going on inside and immediately surrounded the devastated landlady. ”Sell the house to me! I’ll buy it for Miss Han! How much do you want? Name your price!”

These were all guests from the previous night, now scrambling to curry favor.

As long as they could please Han Biwei and Mr. Qin’s daughter, their future in Su City would surely be limitless!

The scene quickly descended into chaos.

The old landlady was kicking herself with regret. ’I’m just not fated for this kind of luck,’ she thought. All these bigwigs were prominent figures in Su City, all fawning over Han Biwei, yet she had tried to kick her out.

Slapping her own face harshly, the old woman was beyond tears.

Meanwhile, Gu Weiqi and his son rushed over and started shouting, ”I’m buying the house! Don’t you dare try to snatch it! You... you people are going too far!”

Amid the chaos, Shen Yuanshan and Shen Meng Jun also arrived. Seeing the scene and hearing the arguments, a glint appeared in Shen Yuanshan’s eyes. ”Meng Jun, the early bird gets the worm. Notify the company to acquire this entire plot of land and the house for me. What’s our relationship with Mr. Qin compared to theirs? If we’re going to give a gift, we’ll give the whole set!”

In the end, it was Shen Yuanshan who had the last laugh.

First, his family was the most powerful and had the highest status of anyone present.

Second, what was his relationship with Qin Tianxuan? Who among those in the know would dare try to snatch this opportunity from the Shen Family?

Shen Yuanshan, gloating inwardly, walked up to the ashen-faced Gu Weiqi. ”Brother Gu, no need to look so glum. I’ve already spoken with the Marquis who serves Mr. Qin. They have no intention of doing anything to you. You can stay in Su City. If you run into trouble, you can come find me. I’ll make sure you have a path forward!”

What else could Gu Weiqi say? He could only lower his head and offer his sincere, submissive thanks.

The small courtyard was now packed with people, and all sorts of gifts had filled it to the brim.

They lined up to greet Han Qian Jun and Jiang Wan Jun one by one, showering them with flattery and compliments. At the end of each conversation, they would lower their voice and ask the couple to put in a good word for them with Mr. Qin.

Han Qian Jun was a different man now. Composed and calm, he exchanged a few pleasantries with them before gesturing to the gifts and telling them to take everything back.

”My family wants for nothing!”

Five words were enough to say it all.

As for the small courtyard house, which Shen Yuanshan personally presented, Han Qian Jun discussed it with his wife and decided to accept it for the time being. After all, considering their son-in-law’s status, a gift like this was nothing significant.

Han Biwei, who had just finished coaxing Niannian to eat her meal, misunderstood the situation. She grasped Shen Meng Jun’s hands and thanked her profusely.

”If it weren’t for Uncle Shen, I would have had a complete breakdown today. Not only did you help me resolve the issue with the Gu Family, but you also brought so many friends... I... I don’t know how I can ever thank you!”

Even as Han Biwei said this, her heart was pounding with uncertainty.

’I have no connection to the Shen Family, so why is Shen Yuanshan treating me with such importance?’

From outside, Lingsu of the Celestial Medicine Hall walked in.

She looked at the lively scene with annoyance and pulled Shen Yuanshan aside. ”Uncle, have them leave. What a mess this has become.”

”Ah, yes, yes.”

Having stolen the spotlight, a gleeful Shen Yuanshan took his leave with his daughter.

Han Biwei looked at Lingsu, and it suddenly dawned on her. ”So you’re related to the Shen Family! Goodness, Tianxuan never mentioned it. You’re Lingsu, right?”

Lingsu smiled. ”Yes, that’s me, sister-in-law. I just got back from Tianjiao Primary School. These are the things your daughter will need for school tomorrow.”

The two women walked into the house together, chatting warmly. Han Biwei was still chiding Qin Tianxuan in his absence. ”Lingsu, your family background is so impressive, yet he’s been ordering you around all this time. I feel so embarrassed.”

Later that afternoon, Qin Tianxuan appeared, looking travel-worn and with a grim expression on his face.

He had received an urgent battle report today: the eastern front of the Northern Domain had been breached by the Celestial Demons. The defender of the Northern Domain, the Qin Celestial King, was desperately redeploying his troops.

Just from reading the report, Qin Tianxuan deduced that the Northern Domain wouldn’t last a month. In fact, they were headed for a major defeat within a week.

He had already ordered Wutian of the War Pavilion to hurry to the Imperial Capital, go directly to the Battle Department, and demand an immediate replacement of the Northern Domain’s Defender General.

In addition, the other Five Pavilions and Twelve Armies were also on full combat alert. He was prepared to return to the Northern Domain at a moment’s notice; that front could not be lost.

But as he walked into the house and saw his daughter, Niannian, wearing her little school backpack, Qin Tianxuan’s heart clenched. ’How am I supposed to tell her?’

’This trip would be fraught with unpredictable danger, and the peaceful life they had fought so hard for would be shattered.’

Niannian ran over, happily showing him her new backpack. ”Daddy, Niannian is going to school tomorrow! Will you take me, please?”

Qin Tianxuan stroked her little head and nodded firmly. ”Of course. Daddy will definitely be there with Niannian.”