Chapter 478: Grandmother, Don’t Cry

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Wen Caixiu’s teeth were about to shatter from gritting too hard. “I shouldn’t have been complacent and snatched the Madam’s things, nor should I have caused trouble by buying all the yarn in the shop, nor should I have thought…”

She really couldn’t continue. When she met Chu Tianbao’s cold and murderous gaze, she had no choice but to force out the words.

“I shouldn’t have tried to force Madam to sell me the hat in her hand. I deserved to be beaten up. I was wrong. I really regret it!!!”

At this point, Wen Caixiu was already crying uncontrollably.

Beside her, Jiang Shiqing even felt like killing her.

It had not been easy for him to become a small official, but now, she had completely ruined it.

Wen Caixiu was choking on her tears and the onlookers were all pointing at her. If Chu Tianbao hadn’t forced her to make things clear in public, everyone would really think that Noble Consort Ling was bullying her.

She was crying so hard that she was out of breath and she sat like a lump of fat on the ground. There was no pity in Chu Tianbao’s eyes. “Continue!”

Wen Caixiu gasped and sobbed. “I, I shouldn’t have forcefully overtaken the carriage team and snatched the reins, causing the horses to lose control and scare Madam and everyone. I, I really regret it. I know my mistake. Boohoo, please spare me!”

The reason why Wen Caixiu dared to be so arrogant was definitely because Jiang Shiqing had become a small official.

She had abused her authority to bully others. In the end, she was facing the bitter outcome of her actions.

Everyone discussed fervently. They even suspected that Jiang Shiqing was a corrupt official who had secretly used his power to steal oil.

Although Jiang Shiqing had thought about it, he really did not dare to do it.

He knelt on the ground and kept kowtowing to Chu Tianbao. “It’s all my fault for not disciplining my wife well. Please forgive me, Your Highness.”

As the official’s family member, she was abusing her authority to bully others. Chu Tianbao instructed You Huaijie, “Punish them according to the law.”

“As you command.”

Wen Caixiu and Jiang Shiqing were dragged away. Even if they did not have to go to jail, his official positions would definitely be stripped.

If she dared to bully others now, who knew what she would do in the future?

The commoners cheered. Stinky handed the orchid with a bow to Noble Consort Ling. “Grandmother, the flowers are for you!”

Stinky’s chubby face smiled like a bright sunflower, looking very much like Chu Tianbao when he was young.

The first time Noble Consort Ling saw him, she liked him very much. She took him from Chu Tianbao’s arms and held him steadily. “You’re Ling Yun, right? You’re so cute. Thank you for your flowers. I like them very much.”

Noble Consort Ling looked only a few years older than Chu Tianbao. Her skin was delicate and fair, her facial features were exquisite, and she had a gentle temperament. Stinky smiled sweetly. “Grandmother is as good-looking as Daddy!”

Noble Consort Ling rubbed his cheek affectionately. “You’re as good-looking as your father.”

When the people nearby heard their conversation, their eyes widened.

‘Grandmother?’

Stinky’s grandmother?

Was Stinky’s grandmother Chu Tianbao or Sheng Huaixuan’s mother?

No matter how busy Sheng Huaixuan was, he would definitely welcome his mother personally.

However, the person who came was Chu Tianbao!

Then this dignified and gentle peerless beauty would be the current Great Empress’s mother-in-law!

Oh my god! Oh my god! Wen Caixiu was unlucky to have done something so offensive the moment she came. She was considered lucky that the dark guards did not stab her to death.

However, Chu Tianbao’s mother was too young.

‘Wait!’

‘Wait!’

Wasn’t Gu Chilie’s wife long dead?

What was going on? Could it be that she had returned to ask the Great Empress to let Gu Chilie and Gu Liancheng go?

What if the Great Empress was in a difficult position? Gu Chilie had wanted to kill the Great Empress back then!

While everyone was worried about Bai Wutong’s situation, Noble Consort Ling had already returned to the Great Empress’ Residence with Chu Tianbao.

Bai Wutong stood in front of the French window on the second floor and raised a small homemade banner, waving it enthusiastically.

Although the banner was small, the words ‘Welcome home, Mother!’ were clearly visible.

Xiaobai and his family also circled Noble Consort Ling enthusiastically. From time to time, they would howl happily, making Stinky giggle.

Bai Wutong stood on the second floor. The moment she waved the banner, Noble Consort Ling felt a lump in her throat and her eyes turned red.

She smiled and waved gently at Bai Wutong.

Chu Tianbao said simply, “Mother, we’re home.”

Noble Consort Ling couldn’t help but cry.

Stinky hurriedly took out the small handkerchief he carried with him and coaxed in a childish voice, “Grandmother, don’t cry. Your eyes will spoil.”

Noble Consort Ling smiled and nodded. “Thank you, Yun Ling.”

Stinky really liked his grandmother, who smelled nice and was a great beauty. He said proudly, “Grandmother can call me Stinky. Daddy gave me the nickname.”

Noble Consort Ling glanced at Chu Tianbao and chuckled. “Yes, Stinky is so cute. Grandmother would like to thank you.”

Chu Tianbao said, “Mother, you must be tired from the journey. Let’s go back to your room and rest first. I’ll bring you to see my wife, Tuantuan, and Yuanyuan later.”

Noble Consort Ling hurriedly said, “Wutong is in confinement. I’m not in a hurry. I’ll go after she’s out of her confinement.”

Chu Tianbao shook his head. “It’s fine. It’s just in the room, it won’t disturb her.”

Noble Consort Ling did not refuse anymore. She looked gently at Stinky in her arms. “Grandmother has also prepared a small gift for you. I hope you like it.”

Stinky’s eyes lit up. “Thank you, Grandmother!” He sensibly jumped down from Noble Consort Ling’s arms and waited obediently.

Noble Consort Ling knitted a scarf for Stinky. On it were countless beautiful koi fish surrounded by lotus flowers.

It was a unique crocheting technique. The lotus flowers were beautiful and moving, and the koi fish were lifelike, as if they were about to jump out.

Stinky said in surprise, “It’s so beautiful! Thank you, Grandmother. I like it very much!”

As soon as he finished speaking, another furry hat appeared on Stinky’s small hairy head.

The hat was very cute and could cover the ears. There were also beautiful clouds and bamboo leaves on it. It was blue and white with green embellishments. It was elegant and cute.

Noble Consort Ling had knitted it for Chu Tianbao before. Unfortunately, she had never been able to see him put it on. When Stinky put it on, it was like seeing Chu Tianbao when he was young, and her heart palpitated.

When he put on the hat, his ears would not be cold anymore.

Stinky was overjoyed. “Thank you, Grandma. Grandma, you’re so skilled!”

Noble Consort Ling bent down to carry him. “I will make more for you next time.”

Stinky acutely sensed that Noble Consort Ling was a little sad. He reached out his chubby hand and gently patted Noble Consort Ling’s back, comforting her cutely, “Grandmother, don’t be afraid. We’re already home.”

The child’s warmth was as warm as the sun. Noble Consort Ling looked up and scratched his tall nose. “Yes, Grandmother knows.”

Noble Consort Ling entered the room.

The room was classical and filled with an ingenious aura of the modern day. When the two were combined, not only was it not abrupt, but it was also extremely minimalist and retro.

Noble Consort Ling walked into the bathroom. The huge bathtub entered her sight through the transparent glass. Even in the palace, she had never seen glass used on such a large scale.

“What’s that?”

Qiu Si used to be a dark guard, but now she was Noble Consort Ling’s maidservant. Her actions were simple and straightforward. “That’s a bathtub for Madam to bathe at any time..”