SEC Chapter 131 Fasting for one month, during which one must abstain from meat and fish.
Chapter 131 Fasting for one month, during which one must abstain from meat and fish.
Upon seeing Qin Wan return, Xiao Jingyan hurriedly got up to greet her.
He had been waiting for Qin Wan, glancing outside every now and then, just like a young woman longing for her husband to return home.
"Wan'er, you're back. Where did you go just now?" Xiao Jingyan saw that Qin Wan was unhappy, and he felt disappointed as well.
Qin Wan followed Xiao Jingyan into the room, looked at the table full of food, and asked, "Did you prepare all of this?"
Xiao Jingyan nodded, looking expectant of praise. "Yes, the lunch earlier was inedible, so I had the servants remove it and arranged for someone to buy some more. I had just finished setting everything up when you came back. Come on, let's eat it while it's hot!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Jingyan picked up a piece of fried fish and placed it in Qin Wan's bowl.
Qin Wan was deeply moved. Today was their engagement day, but her family wouldn't let her have a proper meal.
Even with his emotions so stable, he was still thinking about how she hadn't eaten.
As Qin Wan ate the fried fish in her bowl, she felt a lump in her throat and wanted to cry.
"You eat too!" In return, Qin Wan also picked up a piece of fried fish for Xiao Jingyan.
"What happened today was the fault of the Marquis's mansion. I will make them apologize to you. It was also my oversight. To express my apologies, I will treat you to roasted mutton tonight!"
This wasn't Qin Wan's fault, but the mention of roasted mutton made him crave a bite, as he hadn't had it in a long time.
Xiao Jingyan smiled and replied, "Okay, then let's have a drink tonight to celebrate our engagement today!"
"Let's toast to each other with tea instead of wine!"
The two raised their teacups and clinked them together in mid-air.
The two teacups clinked together, making a crisp sound. The maids serving nearby saw this and offered their blessings to the couple.
"Hurry up! If you don't want to be punished by the family, you must apologize today!"
A sound from outside interrupted the peaceful moment.
Upon hearing the sound, Nianqi was the first to look outside, and the next second a smug smile appeared on her lips.
"Miss, the Marquis and the Third Young Master have arrived!"
Qin Wan snorted lightly. No matter how outrageous Qin Yi was, there was always someone who could control him. It was a case of one thing subduing another.
A short while later, Qin Yi was dragged in by the back of the neck by Qin Huai.
At this moment, the smile on Xiao Jingyan's face was gone, replaced by indifference.
"I'm sorry to have disturbed Your Highness's meal!" Qin Huai said with a forced smile, but out of the corner of his eye he saw Qin Yi's disdainful expression.
A sharp slap landed on the back of Qin Yi's head.
"Stand up!"
When she looked at Xiao Jingyan again, she had a fawning smile on her face.
"Fifth Prince, it was my son's fault just now. Your humble servant will apologize to you on his behalf!"
After saying that, when she looked at Qin Yi again, her expression had changed completely.
He snapped, "Apologize!"
Qin Yi gritted his teeth in hatred, his face full of reluctance, his eyes reddening, clearly indicating that he was being forced.
After glaring at Qin Wan, he bowed to Xiao Jingyan and said in a soft, rapid voice, "I'm sorry!"
Xiao Jingyan frowned and rubbed his ear: "What did you say?"
Although Qin Yi's apology was very soft, Qin Wan, who was sitting next to him, heard it clearly. It was impossible for Xiao Jingyan not to hear it, so he did it on purpose.
Qin Wan pursed her lips, suppressing a smile. This was the first time she had ever seen Qin Yi like this.
But he deserved it.
"Speak louder!" Qin Huai shouted again.
If we don't appease the Fifth Prince today, the entire Marquis's mansion will be doomed.
Although the Fifth Prince is mentally challenged, that's precisely why Qin Huai can't quite grasp his temperament. If he were to actually tell His Majesty about this matter, then things would truly be over.
It's one thing for the host family not to entertain the prince at his engagement, but to serve him rotten food is undoubtedly a slap in the face to His Majesty.
Qin Huai knew the seriousness of the matter and that the Marquis's mansion could not afford any more setbacks.
So even though Qin Yi was extremely unwilling, and Han Shu pleaded repeatedly, Qin Huai ignored her and resolutely brought him here.
Since you're here, apologize properly and try to appease the Fifth Prince.
Qin Yi felt extremely resentful. Did a useless prince deserve such respect?
And that damned Qin Wan, she's not even married yet and she's already turning against outsiders. I'll make her pay for this day tenfold someday.
"sorry!"
Qin Yi suppressed his anger and shouted loudly, a shout that could be heard even by people outside the room.
Qin Huai was startled by the sound just now and subconsciously rolled his eyes at Qin Yi.
That's so loud, you're trying to scare me to death!
"Fifth Prince, what happened just now was due to my son's momentary lapse of judgment. I hope Your Highness will not take offense. My son has already realized his mistake and will not disturb Your Highness's meal any longer!"
They seemed to be there to complete a task; after apologizing, they turned to leave, showing no sincerity whatsoever.
But what just happened really angered them. Today was their special day, and his sabotage couldn't be resolved with just an apology.
Xiao Jingyan saw that they were about to leave the room and called out to them from behind to stop.
"Father-in-law, is this all there is to this matter?"
The two stopped in their tracks.
Qin Yi's anger seemed to be unable to be contained. He turned around and pointed at Xiao Jingyan's nose, saying, "What do you mean? I've already apologized, what more do you want?"
"How dare you speak like that!" Qin Huai hurriedly stopped him, wanting nothing more than to sew Qin Yi's mouth shut.
"Father, they're pushing their luck!" Qin Yi protested.
At this moment, Xiao Jingyan stood up. His tall figure was considerably taller than Qin Yi's, and his stern expression was fixed on Qin Yi.
"The meal just now consisted of sixteen dishes, none of which were edible. You ruined it all. Do you know how severe the famine is in the north and how many people are starving? Your waste of food is a heinous crime!"
Everyone was stunned by these words. Although they were ordinary words, they came from Xiao Jingyan's mouth.
No one could have imagined that someone who only knew how to play games could say such things about caring about the country.
Even Qin Yi was stunned.
But seeing Xiao Jingyan's stiff movements, one could tell he was just faking it!
Xiao Jingyan maintained his cold expression, but the aura around him seemed to have shifted slightly.
He added, “An apology is your attitude, but it cannot make up for your mistake. From this day forward, you, Qin Yi, shall fast at home for a month and abstain from meat to atone for your sins. If you fail to do so, I will report this matter to my father and let him see how extravagant and wasteful the Marquis’s mansion is!”
Fasting for one month means abstaining from meat and fish!
Qin Yi felt numb upon hearing those words.
He usually eats meat with every meal, even breakfast. Now he has to fast for a month, which is tantamount to taking his life!
He disagrees.
"What a joke! You say we should fast, so why should we listen to you? I've already apologized for what happened earlier; whether you accept it or not is up to you..."
"Qin Yi, do you know who is standing in front of you?" Qin Wan interrupted Qin Yi coldly.
Qin Yi naturally knew that he was just a useless prince, what was there to be arrogant about!
Is this Marquis's mansion his personal residence?
"Qin Wan, shut up! Today's events are all your fault. If you hadn't stirred up trouble, who would have known I did it!"
"Don't forget that you are also a member of the Marquis's household. If the Marquis's household is punished because of this, do you think you can escape responsibility?"
Qin Yi curled his lips into a cold smile. He wasn't afraid of Xiao Jingyan's threats at all.
"With his useless appearance, what can he do to the Marquis's mansion? He married you, and his future still depends on the Marquis's mansion. We have already given him enough face today, yet he is still so ungrateful and doesn't appreciate our kindness!"