Chapter 338 Brother Protects You
General Qian's words were exactly what His Majesty wanted. He smiled and said, "Your Majesty, what you said makes sense. Your daughter has been living among the people for decades. Now that I have finally found her, I naturally cannot bear to see you two separated again. As for the marriage, I will choose someone more suitable."
General Qian thought of how everyone had used Qianhuan's background and dancing to humiliate her. He was eager to protect his daughter and said to everyone present in a domineering manner, "Qianhuan is the legitimate daughter of our Qian family. She is of noble status. This child has been living among the people for more than ten years. She can earn money to support her family with her talent for dancing. She can also protect herself well in such an environment. Even a grown man like me feels that I am not as good as a little girl like her. If anyone uses her innocence and reputation to make rumors and gossip about her again, don't blame this general for being blind."
With the last sentence, General Qian showed the spirit of going to the battlefield to kill the enemy. Everyone present was frightened by his aura. The noble lady who had humiliated Qianhuan immediately lowered her head, fearing that General Qian would see her and take revenge on her.
They all regretted it extremely at this moment. If they had known that Qianhuan was General Qian's legitimate daughter, they would never have gotten away with such a verbal attack.
The Crown Prince also looked at the Crown Princess with some dissatisfaction. The Queen and the Crown Prince had always wanted to win over General Qian, but the Crown Princess was targeting Qianhuan so much that she must have offended the Qian family as well.
The Crown Princess never dreamed that things would take such a shocking turn. Originally, Qianhuan's marriage was a foregone conclusion, but who could have expected such a change to happen.
Another person who was unwilling to give in was the Fourth Prince's wife Qian Yuying. Ever since the last incident, the Qian family had cut off all ties with her. Originally, she wanted to go to General Qian's house to please him and use their blood relationship to make General Qian recognize her again.
But now that their legitimate daughter has been found, he was afraid that his plan would be in vain.
The Fourth Prince regretted even more that he had not gotten Qianhuan earlier. If he had married Qianhuan, the beloved legitimate daughter instead of Qian Yuying, the unpopular concubine, why would he worry that General Qian would not stand on his side?
What a pity that I didn’t know this earlier!
General Qian Da finished his words with murderous intent, and then quickly apologized to the emperor, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for my disrespect just now. I finally found my daughter, and I naturally cannot bear to see her being bullied by anyone again."
His Majesty smiled and said, "My dear minister, you are so eager to protect your daughter. I understand."
Qi Beiming was originally determined to get Qianhuan, but he didn't expect that such a mess would happen in the end. He never dreamed that Qianhuan was actually the legitimate daughter of General Qian. If he had known earlier, he would have forced her to be his own.
With the daughter of the general of Dayuan Kingdom in his hands, it would be much easier for him to take over Dayuan.
Liang Laoer and his wife did not expect that the daughter they adopted was actually the daughter of the general who guarded the country. They were both surprised, but soon they were sent out of the palace by His Majesty's men, and the banquet continued.
The Crown Prince took the opportunity to ask His Majesty to grant him and Qianhuan a marriage. However, the Emperor was not willing to see his two strongest generals join forces.
The emperor said with a smile, "Zi Yu, today is a good day for General Qian to find his beloved daughter. Let's put other things aside for now. Come on, all the ministers, let's have a drink together to celebrate for General Qian."
All the ministers quickly followed the emperor's instructions and picked up their glasses to drink.
After the palace banquet, the prince wanted to send Qianhuan home. He also wanted to ask Qianhuan about the incident in Xunfang Pavilion where she helped Qi Beiming escape.
He looked at Qianhuan and said, "Huan'er, let me take you back to Jingyuan."
Qianhuan said in a somewhat cold tone, "Don't bother me, my lord. I will go back by myself."
In fact, the reason why Qianhuan was like this was that when she was questioned by everyone in the hall just now, the Prince, as her boyfriend, did not stand up to defend her at the first time. She felt a little disappointed, and couldn't help but feel a little angry with the Prince.
The prince also realized that he was wrong and was about to explain himself.
At this time, Madam Qian walked quickly from the palace gate. She stepped forward and grabbed Qianhuan's hand, "Qianhuan, why are you walking so fast? I didn't see you as soon as the banquet ended. Fortunately, I quickly caught up with you, otherwise I would not have been able to catch up with you."
Qianhuan smiled and said, "Today's palace banquet was like a Hongmen Banquet to me, so I hurried out as soon as it was over."
Madam Qian held Qianhuan's hand and was reluctant to let go for a moment, as if she was afraid that Qianhuan would disappear if she let go.
Madam Qian said with deep emotion, "Qianhuan, you should go back to the Qian family with your mother today. If your grandmother knew that you were found, she would definitely be very happy."
Seeing how enthusiastic Madam Qian was, Qianhuan nodded and agreed, "Okay."
The prince said helplessly, "Huan'er, Madam Qian just found you and must have a lot to say to you. You should go home with Madam Qian first. I will come find you later when you return to Jingyuan."
Qianhuan did not respond to the prince. She followed Madam Qian into the carriage.
When they arrived at the Qian family, just as Mrs. Qian had expected, when Mrs. Qian learned that Qianhuan was her granddaughter, she cried with joy and talked to Qianhuan for a long time. Mrs. Qian also asked her all kinds of questions.
When it was dark, Madam Qian asked Qianhuan to stay in the Qian Mansion to rest, but Qianhuan declined, "Thank you for your kindness, Madam Qian..."
"Qianhuan, why do you still call me Madam Qian?" Madam Qian looked hurt.
Qianhuan was used to calling her Madam Qian, so it was hard for her to change her words now. But seeing that Madam Qian was very sad, she could only change her words and call her, "Mother."
Madam Qian responded with red eyes, "Hey, my dear daughter, I have been waiting for this for many years, and now it has finally come."
Afterwards, Qianhuan simply changed her words and called Madam Qian "grandmother", General Qian "father", and Qian Bolin "brother".
Qianhuan said, "Mom and Dad, I know you want me to stay overnight, but I'm used to living in Jingyuan. After what happened today, I have to go back and talk to Mom and Dad over there."
Madam Qian said sympathetically, "Qianhuan, you are right. It was not easy for your adoptive parents to raise you. I will have to go to their house one day to thank them for saving you. If it weren't for them, I'm afraid you would have frozen to death in the woods."
"I'm glad you understand. I'll go back first."
Madam Qian ordered Qian Bolin, "Lin'er, when you send your sister back, you must see her enter the house with your own eyes, understand?"
"Mother, I obey your command."
Qian Bolin escorted Qianhuan all the way to the gate of Jingyuan. Just when she was about to go in, Qian Bolin stopped her.
Qianhuan turned around, Qian Bolin looked at Qianhuan's pretty and beautiful face, he really couldn't imagine that this talented and kind-hearted woman was actually his own sister.
Qian Bolin said seriously, "Sister, you have suffered a lot outside. I will protect you well in the future and will not let you suffer any grievances."
Qianhuan felt so warmed when she heard these words. This was probably the feeling of having someone to back her up.
She smiled sweetly and said jokingly, "Okay, from now on, I have my brother to protect me. I can walk around the capital freely."
Qian Bolin nodded, "Well, sister, just walk sideways, your brother will take care of you."