Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1332: Losing Face in Exchange for the Crown Prince’s Misfortune

Editor: Henyee Translations

Naturally, Princess Consort harbored hopes of receiving praise and recognition from the Crown Prince, which would solidify her position.

Despite not feeling well, Qiao Xuan remained unperturbed.

Before long, she regained her composure, leaning into Shao Yunduan’s embrace and offering a gentle smile. “Don’t fret, my dear. I didn’t seek any personal gain from this. Whether I receive recognition or not doesn’t matter to me. What’s important is that we’ve resolved the issue. Those individuals from Qingdi were truly unreasonable!”

Shao Yunduan agreed, “Indeed, my wife is truly magnanimous. Regardless of what others do, the Crown Prince knows.”

They exchanged smiles.

Shao Yunduan continued, “After thorough discussion, we implemented your idea collectively. You’ve proven to be superior to many others! The behavior of those from Qingdi was truly excessive…”

Their actions could indeed be described as going too far, and the Great Qin Empire had essentially connived with it. As the saying goes, they had pushed their luck. They couldn’t surpass Great Qin’s strength, and in their envy and insecurity, they sought to find fault and outdo Great Qin in certain aspects to assert their worth.

This experience had taught the Crown Prince that he shouldn’t be overly courteous or accommodating to the Qingdi delegation. Achieving peace along the northern border wouldn’t hinge on winning them over with kindness; it depended on Great Qin’s strength and posture.

Upon witnessing Great Qin’s strength and recognizing its stance, the Qingdi delegation dared not act recklessly.

The Crown Prince was not without a temper, and this diplomatic delegation from Qingdi had indeed tested his patience. Therefore, despite devising a solution to the issue, they had kept it a secret, even from the other princes. The individual responsible for receiving the diplomatic delegation continued to furrow his brow as he grappled with finding a solution.

This situation greatly pleased the Qingdi delegation, fostering a sense of superiority and vindication. Their stay at the inn was considerably more enjoyable as they finally felt they could hold their heads high and reverse the tables in their favor.

The Third Prince, Fourth Prince, and others grappled with mixed emotions.

On one hand, they harbored a longing for the Crown Prince to stumble in his handling of foreign diplomatic missions. They saw an opportunity to magnify any mistakes, tarnish the Crown Prince’s image, and potentially garner the attention of their father, provoking his anger and disappointment.

However, on the other hand, they found the actions of Qingdi’s representatives utterly reprehensible and shameless. As princes of the Qin Empire, they felt a deep sense of anger and disgust. They wished for these Qingdi individuals to be taught a lesson.

During a conversation between the Fourth Prince and Honored Princess Mei, they discussed the matter at hand. As the Fourth Prince expressed his concerns and hesitations, Honored Princess Mei couldn’t help but sneer. “My son, you still haven’t grasped the essentials of the situation. If the fate of this empire falls into the Crown Prince’s hands, where do you think we will stand in the future? In my opinion, it’s better for the Crown Prince to face adversity! What does it matter if Qingdi gains an upper hand in this situation? Such cunning ploys hold little significance!”

“The crucial aspect is that if they win, the Crown Prince will suffer. If the Crown Prince suffers, our opportunity will come.”

The Fourth Prince’s eyes lit up, and he responded with a smile, “Mother, your insights are truly profound. I’m the one who has been naive!”

Indeed, considering Great Qin’s formidable strength, losing face seemed inconsequential. Trading that slight loss of face for the Crown Prince’s misfortune was a remarkably favorable deal!