Epilogue

Half a month later, the emperor announced to the world that the queen mother recognized a god-daughter, and he had another sister. 

For the emperor, acknowledging a righteous sister is much simpler than confessing righteous brothers, and there was no need to worry about the other party’s seizing the throne or the need to arrange any official positions in the harem. 

As long as you give a seal at will, find a good partner, give out some dowry, and marry the righteous princess gracefully, it’s so much easier! 

Moreover, this righteous sister already had a lover, and the future brother-in-law was a wealthy businessman! Although the merchant’s status is lower, he was at least the second best. 

When Emperor learned that Qiao’s family was almost entirely supported by the dowry left by Second Young Master’s mother, he immediately slapped the table angrily, denounced Mr. Qiao’s incompetence, and asked Qiao’s family to be separated immediately. So as not to drag a promising man like Second Young Master. 

Then he immediately appointed to the marriage and married the newly recognized sister to Qiao Bai Rong. 

This series of actions made everyone dumbfounded, and Fang Han was surprised and delighted. 

After that, Qiao Bai Rong, to express his gratitude for the emperor’s cherishment and attention, he directly donated a considerable amount that is close to the country’s one-year tax as a gift for the Queen Mother’s birthday, and hinted that as the wedding gift to marry the princess. 

The emperor was so happy that he couldn’t close his mouth, and once again felt that his decision was too wise. 

He kindly told to his future brother-in-law that although the world looked down on merchants, but he himself appreciated the talented and ideal young people. Therefore, with him in the future, his brother-in-law will be able to walk freely in business in the country. 

Qiao Bai Rong immediately and solemnly expressed his loyalty to the court and the emperor, and he must do his best to create employment opportunities across the country, activate the economy, and try to fill the treasury, in order to express his gratitude to the emperor’s righteous sister to marry him. 

In Fang Han’s words, this is the ancient version of collusion between officials and businessmen. Moreover, that official is still the country’s largest official, and one of the country’s largest companies, and the prospects are promising. 

No matter what others thought, at least the emperor and Qiao Bai Rong were extremely satisfied with this result. The emperor got the money, and Qiao Bai Rong got the people and power. 

So, three months later, Qiao’s house officially separated. 

As the eldest son of Qiao, he wanted to support his grandmother and parents. Since Qiao’s fourth son, was still not married, he lived with his parents and elder brothers. As for Second Young Master and wife moved out. 

Originally, Mrs. Qiao wanted to dig more money from Qiao Bai Rong, but when talking about the separation of the family, the emperor sent someone to pay special attention. In the end, they didn’t get any benefits except for the big house in Qiao’s mansion. Qiao Bai Rong’s public business was also taken back under the legitimate name of Yang Family. 

Originally, First Young Master still had some salaries to receive every year, but because of his previous intentions, treated emperor’s newly recognized sister, Princess Fang. Considered someone who had poor character, emperor revoked his official title. Now Qiao’s family source of income had gone. He was just waiting for nothing. 

Mrs. Qiao forced her mother-in-law, to take out a dowry to subsidize the family. Seeing that the family did not work and had offended the emperor, the future was uncertain, so she bit her teeth and straightened away the valuable dowry and took it back to her natal family. 

The Qiao Family unwilling to go to the door to ask for someone’s help, but only leave a note at the front door. 

As for Third Young Master, knowing that he was not talented in reading, so he simply learned to do business with his second brother. 

Qiao Bai Rong took care of his third brother for the sake of his wife. So gradually, Third Young Master also became a good helper in Qiao Bai Rong’s career. 

••••

Two months later, Princess Fang married into Qiao’s Family. 

The combination of the royal family and the wealthy businessmen made the wedding extremely grand. All of a sudden, regardless of the official or businessmen in the capital, who could receive the Qiao’s wedding invitation, it was so proud and enough to show off to others. 

On the day of marriage, Fang Han was tossed to death. First, she put on a heavy make-up that she could hardly recognize, and then put on a wedding gown and phoenix crown that was said to be great valued. Followed by that impressive one hundred and twenty-eight dowries. She married Qiao Bai Rong in a mighty way. 

The wedding process was lengthy and torturing. Finally, when the drunken bridegroom was sent to the bridal chamber. Fang Han felt lucky, because she really didn’t have the extra energy to cope with the wedding night. 

She called the maid to remove the horrible heavy make-up for her, so as not to accidentally be frightened when Qiao Bai Rong woke up in the middle of the night, then she took off the complicated and heavy wedding gown and remove her hair ornaments slowly aside. Then she slowly rubbed to the bedside and sat down to look at his sleeping face. 

From now on, they will be husband and wife. 

Fang Han couldn’t help but throbbed. 

This wasn’t the first time she slept with him, but it was the first time she slept with him on an equal footing. 

Since she became Princess Fang more than five months ago, she has lived in the palace. Although she and Qiao Bai Rong have met several times in a hurry, it was the first time that separated for such a long time since they met. 

It was also the first time that she tasted lovesickness. 

Finally, they can be together again. 

It was a pity that her bridegroom fell asleep. 

Fang Han couldn’t help laughing, reached out to touch the man who finally became her husband. She didn’t expect that the moment she touched his face, a big palm suddenly grabbed her hand. 

   “Aren’t you drunk?” Fang Han stared blankly at the man who opened his eyes and smiled at her. 

   “This is my wedding night in the bridal chamber. How can I be drunk?” Qiao Bai Rong smiled and pulled her into his arms. 

   “… Did you just pretend?” She finally came over. 

Let’s just say, how could this big profiteer, who is so sophisticated, easily get drunk on a big day? 

Well, she thought she would have a chance to laugh at him about this in the future. 

   “I have to, otherwise how could I come back to chamber so soon?” Qiao Bai Rong kissed her small and cute nose, “You look much better now than before.” 

The heavy makeup on her face was terrifying before, and he lifted the bridal veil, he almost thought he had married the wrong person. 

   “They said it was the rule…” Fang Han was also helpless, the heavy makeup made her skin unable to breathe all day. 

   “There are always a bunch of messy rules.” Qiao Bai Rong muttered, turning over and directly pressing his bride under him, “I really should marry you first before letting you recognize the Queen Mother.” 

It was really tormenting for him for past give months. He was obviously the son-in-law, he couldn’t even touch her little hands. It was really hateful. 

Fang Han only felt that his hot lips and wine breathe suddenly pressed down. She didn’t know whether it was the wine breathe or some other reason, which made her felt hot and unstable. 

His kiss was both lingering and aggressive, and his wild tongue was rolling in her mouth. 

When he finally let go her go and raised his head, he saw that eyes under him shining with water, and her lips were kissed red, and she looked extremely charming. 

Qiao Bai Rong only felt a burst of pain in his body. He endured it for more than five months. At this moment, he couldn’t squeeze out a little patience and continue to tease her. 

He was eagerly tearing off each other’s belts and clothes. 

Her eyes were full of Qiao Bai Rong, her second young master, her man…. her husband. 

The moment she climbed to the peak of desire again, she moaned softly, muttering his name, as if she wanted to engrave it in the deepest part of her heart. 

Qiao Bai Rong embraced her with the most ardent kisses and love language, indicated that the two will never be separated again.

••••

   “Hey, I heard that the Qiao family sold the ancestral house?”

  “Isn’t it!? Since the previous separation, Qiao’s second and third master moved out, the Qiao family had no one make money. They will sell their ancestral house sooner or later, just a matter of time.”

   “Yes, I also heard that since everyone knows that Qiao’s Family was in urgent need of money, the buyers kept the price down. In addition, they offended the emperor, no one dared to lend a helping hand. In the end, the big house only sold for 60% of the market price…”

Several people were sitting at a small stall on the side of the road, chatting loudly while drinking tea and resting. They only glanced at the carriage that was slowly passing by. After a glance, they turned their heads and continued to talk.

   “Bargained to 60%… wasn’t that too cruel?” A young woman looked at the man beside her with interest in the carriage.

   At first, he looked serious and rigorous. After being mocked like this, his expression suddenly became a little embarrassed. He hesitated for a while before he said: “Han Han, would you annoy me or save them?”

Although, Qiao’s ancestral home seemed to be bought by an unrelated person, but in fact it quietly fell into the hands of Qiao Bai Rong.

Although the house was only sold for 60% of the market price, it was still quite a lot of money. If they lived frugally, it would be enough for the Qiao family to spend the rest of their lives safely.

   Fang Han shook her head, “That is your Qiao family’s ancestral home. Although your father and aunt were sorry to your mother, but not your ancestors. It’s natural that you do not want to let your ancestors’ property fall into the hands of others.”

   “Thank you for your understanding.” Qiao Bai Rong sighed, and then smiled bitterly: “In fact, it’s not all for the ancestors. They are my relatives who are related to me after all. who are related to me after all. Although I don’t want them to live well, but I don’t want them to be poor for the rest of their lives.”

   He still decided to give them a sum of money that can’t be said as very generous, but the amount wasn’t small.

   “I understand.” She smiled and kissed his chin.

   “You really don’t mind?” He couldn’t forget how his mother and eldest brother treated her before.

   Fang Han smiled, “I don’t like them, but as you said, they are your relatives after all, and they have hurt the two women you care about the most. This time I decided to help them. I don’t think you will feel any better than me.”

She had never been a person who complained with virtue. It was just her husband’s inner struggle. She knew better than anyone, how could she be willing to criticize him harshly?

If doing so can make him feel better, the money should be regarded as donation.

   “Sure enough, Han Han understands me. No wonder I love you so much!” As soon as Qiao Bai Rong’s heart warmed, he took her whole body into his arms.

   “Actually, it may not have retaliated against them. I think it was the greatest shame for them to be deprived of fame and lost their ancestral home.” The Qiao family regarded themselves as the children of famous family, but in the end, they disgraced their ancestors. Afraid they will never be able to look up in their life.

“That’s right. So let’s considered the money be a tribute to our children.” Qiao Bai Rong smiled lightly and put his hand on her bulging abdomen.

   “Well, anyway, don’t let his grandfather have a miserable life for the rest of his life.” Fang Han leaned her head on his chest and covered the big palm on her belly with one hand.

With the beautiful woman in his arms, Qiao Bai Rong only felt the familiar heat rising rapidly in his lower abdomen, but unfortunately the time and place were not right.

   He sighed with regret “I wish this bastard will come out soon.”

Although Fang Han was pregnant for past few months, the couple still did not interrupt the intimacy because the delivery date approached, doctor advised them they to stop.

This made Husband Qiao very sad.

   Fang Han chuckled, “I told you that I would prepare a room for you, but you rejected it?”

Of course, she was joking. Hmm, he would be dead if he dared to accept it.

   “If I really agree, would you still stay with me now?” He wasn’t stupid to lose a gold for a stone.

   She gave him a look, “So, you mean, if I don’t mind, you will take it?”

   Qiao Bai Rong smiled bitterly, “If it weren’t for you, how could I have desires? Over the years, have you seen me take a look at any woman?”

Fang Han thought about it carefully and found that there was really none.

   She satisfied, but asked another question which puzzled her for long time, “Then why when I was your maid, you never thought about accepting me?”

   “At that time, I really didn’t think about accepting you or take you as mistress.” Qiao Bai Rong sighed softly: “I didn’t know why, but later I understood.”

   “Huh?”

   “According to the laws of this dynasty, concubine cannot be a wife.” He held her closer, “So I never thought of admitting you into my room casually, because in my heart, you can only be my wife.”

Not a maid, not a concubine, but a wife…

   “Fool, if you marry a maid as a wife, you will be laughed at forever.” Fang Han couldn’t help but be moved. His confession was truer and touching than any love story.

   “Anyway, I will find a way. Just like now, I am the emperor’s brother-in-law?” Qiao Bai Rong smiled triumphantly.

   “Yeah, yeah, you are the smartest man!”

   Fang Han amusedly reached out to pinch his face but was caught by him and leaned to his mouth to kiss.

She tilted her head to look at him for a long time, then smiled suddenly, “But, I’m also quite smart.”

   “Oh?”

   “I fell in love with a man who really treated me so well, and then later married a good husband. Isn’t it smart?” She blinked at him mischievously.

   As for the past lives, it was all buried in the ditch.

“It’s really smart.” Qiao Bai Rong agreed with a smile and bowed his head and kissed her lovingly.

Fang Han closed her eyes softly and responded to his enthusiasm.

She believed that smart princess and brother-in-law will use their wit to solve all obstacles in the future and live happily like this.

[End of the book]

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