The Exiled Villainess and Her Shopping Dimension

Chapter 250

"Haha, Your Majesty, you exaggerate. Ah, yes, since the Bai Region and the Du Region are so close, we encountered a skilled individual along the way and brought him with us. This is a representative from the Du Region. It would be good for you to get acquainted. General Deng, come over here," Delegate Qin said. Although his words were polite, it was still a slap in the face to the Bai Region.

The Emperor’s face stiffened, feeling awkward. Summoning a soldier to drink with him? How could this be appropriate? However, there was nothing he could do but swallow his words and anger.

In such an odd situation, the people of the Bai Region wore sour expressions. Slapping their Emperor’s face was akin to slapping all of them! Only Yueqian, Mu Heng, and the Wang remained calm.

Yueqian’s eyes even showed a hint of amusement. While the Young General might have gained favor today, he might end up crying and regretting it later!

She looked at the Young General who had been eyeing her. Her gaze openly expressed her amusement, which surprised the Young General. Since his arrival, when had she ever looked at him with such delight?

Yueqian’s mischievous expression made the Young General wary. He glanced at Delegate Qin, who could not avoid drinking with the Emperor, and then at the beautiful woman who looked like a goddess in front of him.

"It’s a great honor for someone as lowly as me. However, Delegate Qin, I haven’t had the chance to drink with my fiancée in a long time. Would it be possible for her to join us? Miss Qin is quite a drinker. Every time she drinks, her face flushes a deep red, making her beauty incomparable."

The Young General’s words silenced everyone at the banquet. They didn’t know how to react to such behavior.

Even Delegate Qin was momentarily taken aback. He glanced at the woman once known as the Young General’s fiancée, understanding that General Deng still harbored strong feelings for a woman who had already married another. His initial thought was puzzlement—why would the Young General from the Du Region cling so tightly to her, to the point of tarnishing his own honor?

Although the young woman’s face was incomparable in beauty, it was also a beauty with sharp thorns. Such beauty was best admired from afar; there was no need to keep it close, as it might result in harm at any time. However, the Young General seemed not to think this way.

Delegate Qin was puzzled but refrained from making any critical comments. His purpose here was to gain benefits such as herbs and medical techniques. The Emperor hadn’t given any other instructions and didn’t care about his conduct towards this small Bai Region.

Therefore, Delegate Qin only sought enjoyment, regardless of who they were or what plans they might have against each other. As long as they didn’t trouble him, that was enough.

However, the Emperor of the Bai Region, upon hearing this, seemed to relax significantly. If Delegate Qin wanted the Young General from the Du Region to drink with him, that would indeed be mocking. But if others were invited to join him, he considered it merely as inviting related parties to share a drink together.

The Emperor’s face visibly brightened. No matter what this Young General from the Du Region thought, to have spoken so boldly, he truly owed his thanks for this assistance.

"Delegate Qin, this lady is actually the one who devised the method for cultivating Ming Fa flowers and is knowledgeable in medicine. Let me introduce her to you," he said, taking the opportunity to introduce Yueqian and Mu Heng to Delegate Qin.

"Hmm? This lady?" Upon hearing this, Delegate Qin paused in surprise, not expecting such innovative ideas to come from a woman. The middle-aged man was quite astonished.

"Yes, Governor Mu and Furen Mu, please come forward so Delegate Qin can see you," the Emperor commanded. The couple then helped each other to stand and move to the front. Seeing Mu Heng’s attentive care for his wife, the Emperor chuckled in delight.

"Look at this, Governor Mu here is the Governor of Red Earth City, known for his impressive skills, so much so that the surrounding tribes await his cooperation and cannot leave the city."

"But his demeanor changes completely when he is with his wife. During his previous visit to the Bai Region, he was already known for openly caring for his wife. Now that she is pregnant, his attentiveness has only increased, making women across the land envious. Even the Empress has mentioned several times that she wishes I would care for her as Governor Mu does for his wife."

The Emperor spoke with a playful tone, as if trying to help Delegate Qin relax a bit more. However...

Clang!

The sound of a cup falling to the ground echoed. The Young General’s face turned alternately dark green and pale. He seemed at a loss, unable to regain his composure even after the wine cup slipped from his hand. It wasn’t until a court lady came to clean up that he finally snapped out of it.

"You... are pregnant?" The murmured words from his lips cast a gloom over many hearts.

Delegate Qin was equally surprised. Though this beautiful woman was pregnant, her face was radiant, unlike his wives who appeared gaunt and sickly during their pregnancies. So, he found it hard to believe she was truly pregnant. If he hadn’t heard it from the Bai Region’s Emperor himself, he would have thought it was a joke.

"Furen Mu, are you truly pregnant?" Delegate Qin asked again, to which the Emperor nodded affirmatively and continued speaking.

In truth, the Emperor brought up her pregnancy intentionally to slap the Young General from the Du Region in the face. He had heard of the disgraceful actions of the Young General, who had disrespected Governor Mu.

How could he claim that Furen Mu was his fiancée and that their bond was so deep it couldn’t be forgotten? Wasn’t that the same as saying Governor Mu was impotent for taking a worthless woman from him?

The Emperor mentioned it to make it clear that, no matter what, they had established a family together and there was no way she would return to the Du Region. Moreover, the monk’s words to Governor Mu had greatly relieved the Emperor’s heart.

After all, the other party was born in the Bai Region. The fact that he had been exiled and then returned could only be seen as fate. He returned at the perfect time and married an intelligent wife who could solve the Bai Region’s problems well. If this wasn’t considered an achievement, then what was?

The Emperor did not know if the Young General brought up the engagement and their past relationship simply to mock Governor Mu. From the look in his eyes, it seemed more like he wanted to take this capable woman back to the Du Region.

There was a saying that if someone was exceptionally talented, they would be in demand no matter where they were. For instance, a divine doctor who seldom revealed his identity— —regardless of which Region he hails from—would be highly sought after by any Region, with each willing to offer any incentive to have him stay.

Thus, even if Furen Mu was originally from the Du Region, it did not mean the Bai Region would easily let her go. If Furen Mu fell for the Young General’s deceit and wished to return to the Du Region, wouldn’t that be a significant loss?

That’s why he mentioned her pregnancy. A pregnant woman with a child was different from a newlywed. Although it was difficult for women to agree to divorce, as it would tarnish their reputation, someone like Furen Mu wouldn’t need to worry about that.

It was known that the Young General still hadn’t married a primary wife. This vacant position could be seen as an excellent offer for Furen Mu, right?

He was unaware of the events that led to the broken engagement, but given the current situation, divorce should no longer be an option.

A woman with a child naturally loves her child more than herself. If she had a child with one man and then remarried another, what would become of her child’s status? Would the child have no rights in the family? Who would acknowledge the child’s identity?

So instead of seeking higher status, these women would prefer to remain where their child’s position was most secure—where their child had a recognized status.

Hearing this, the Young General should abandon his ideas!

However, the Emperor did not expect the Young General to lose his composure upon hearing about Furen Mu’s pregnancy. From a superficial perspective, it seemed laughable and incredibly rude. Yet, looking deeper, it seemed that Furen Mu significantly influenced the Young General’s thoughts.

"Yes, she has been pregnant for four months now," the Emperor answered, providing additional details.

"Ah, in that case, she won’t be able to drink with you anymore," Delegate Qin remarked, his tone carrying a hidden meaning.

This was a warning to the Young General not to harbor any further thoughts. There was no chance of changing the situation. Not only could Yueqian not drink with him, but living a future life together was also impossible.

"Understood," the Young General regained his composure.

He responded with a sense of unease, but he didn’t get up to join the Bai Region’s Emperor for a drink. Instead, he sat quietly, his eyes turning red as he continued to lift his cup—one after another—with no sign of stopping.

Seeing his pitiful state, Delegate Qin shook his head and stopped bothering him. It seemed Delegate Qin was also disappointed in the Young General’s behavior.

As someone destined for greatness, he should not have such strong feelings for a woman, as it revealed a significant weakness. This was why Delegate Qin hadn’t initially appreciated Governor Mu, who seemed weak and worthless for openly focusing on a single woman. How could such a man rise to power?

His gaze fell on Governor Mu, still standing by his wife’s side. He could not understand why these two men were so fixated on her. However, his gaze met Furen Mu’s, who was looking at him, catching him off guard.

Her sharp eyes seemed to know everything, and a sudden sense of fear gripped him. Delegate Qin didn’t understand the meaning behind her gaze or why it was so intimidating. Nonetheless, his experience prevented him from remaining stunned for too long, avoiding any further embarrassment.

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