Chapter 4 ~~~Miserable Destiny~~~
It was the sound of quarreling and sobbing. It wasn’t just a low sob either, rather a loud wail.
“Enough! Don’t cry here! How many times have you said you can’t listen to it. Although she is just the daughter of the fourth concubine, and a somewhat stupid, she is still a miss of a minister’s house. Each and every one of you know how to take advantage of her and bully her. This time, she narrowly escaped death. M“You all better be ready to take responsibility if she really dies. Her marriage to Prince Ling was ordered via imperial decree! Will any of you take her place if we can’t hand her over when the time comes? This is ridiculous!”(1) Official Zhuo Baiyuan’s dignified voice berated.
“But father, are you really going to let her marry? If she is favored, will we have a good life in the future?” Zhuo QingLin’s shrill voice sounded again.
“A fool is just that; nothing more. Even if she is granted favor, where could the favor possibly go? It is only a transaction. Nothing more…..” the cold voice of official Zhuo’s wife, Madame Hou said. Just now the sound was completely different from the wail before.
“This is also an affair that we are powerless in. The empress’s edict has been given. If we refuse to obey the decree, we have several heads. As long as she is safely married in Ling Wangfu(2) , it is enough.” Zhuo BaiYuan couldn’t help but shake his head.
Zhuo QingYan couldn’t help but inwardly heave a sigh and think to herself in her heart, “Girl, your life is also really bitter. This master doesn’t have a father who cares, nor does she have a mother’s love. In this mansion, you are merely a superfluous breed. You can only have this type of purpose. It appears that’s the only reason why you are still alive.
“Lord, I also don’t understand why you decided to choose her.”, Hou Shì(3) asked.
“Does this still need to be explained? The Empress simply wants to humiliate Prince Ling. Although this Prince Ling is His Majesty’s uncle, he is only two years younger than the emperor in terms of age. Also, back before the Queen Mother became the Empress, no one in the capital knew she that she had taken a liking to Prince Ling and not to the Crown Prince, His Majesty.”, Zhuo BaiYuan said softly.
As soon as Zhuo QingLin heard this, she cut in and said, “If you say it like that, then just because she can’t get Prince Ling, shes going to give him a fool in order to make him so ashamed that he can’t show his face?”
“Alas, His Highness Prince Ling went on campaigns to the battlefield when he was young and personally obtained military merits. However, he refused to marry or take a concubine. Lots of people spread the rumor that Prince Ling had a broken sleeve(4), but others said that it was because the Empress married and as a result, he refused to marry for the rest of his life. Only this time, it appears not…..”Zhuo BaiYuan stretched his head forward and dropped his voice.
“Lord, it’s unlikely that because the Empress wanted to marry Prince Ling and suffered rejection, she will retaliate?”, Hou shi asked.
“It appears so. It’s possible. But…… at the same time, it could be counted as helping our Zhuo household. You know, Prince Ling is a God of War level figure. A lean camel that died of starvation is still bigger than a horse. If we marry off this relative, then that will do. It will be helpful in the future in regards to our career as officials.”, Zhuo BaiYuan laughed triumphantly.
“Father, aren’t you happy too early? In case Prince Ling realizes his wife is a fool, won’t he break off the engagement? At that time, speak nothing of the help, we’d instead have to bear with that fool’s involvement again. Can’t even find the tune to cry.” Zhuo QingLin spoke cynically.
“Right, Lord. Lin ér’s(5) worries are not without reason. In case at that time an error really arises, maybe….”, Hou shi also warned.
Zhuo BaiYuan heaved a sigh. “It’s useless to say anything now. The imperial edict has already been handed down. No one can back out. Not even Prince Ling, His Majesty the Emperor’s Little Uncle can do it. We can only raise her well and heal her wounds, then marry her off into Prince Ling’s palace in half a month. Hopefully she can stand firm and not cause us trouble.
Hou shi once again sneered, “Marrying is fine, but wishing to have a dowry? There won’t be one.”
(6)“Are you confused?? She is marrying into Prince Ling’s palace. It has to be more or less decent befitting our position to give face. Otherwise, other people will laugh at our Zhuo residence. After, I will walk into court and be treated as a laughing stock. And what about Qingping? This is not the right time to save. We have to fight ,even just for dignity. Besides, it’s also to show to the Anguo Hou family (6). Do you want them to look down on QingLin?”
Zhuo BaiYuan forcefully admonished his wife. Furthermore, in his heart, he rained down curses. : A disgraceful wife with long hair, but short knowledge with only money in her eyes. You have the same shameful virtues of your father.
Hou shi heeded his words. Even if in her heart ached, she had no choice but to agree. She turned her head to look in the direction of Zhuo QingYan who was lying on a table. Her face was pale and her breath was weak. Hou shi quickly leveled a fierce glare at her.
“Like her ungrateful mother, she has come to collect her debts. Hmmph!”
“Well, wife, as long as she is successfully married off, the Empress has promised to personally set up a marriage between Anguo Hou. She will also talk about the marriage between QingLin and her eldest son. Furthermore, she will compensate us monetarily for our minds to be at ease. Only a little more….” Zhuo BaiYuan clapped her shoulder and told her in a gentle tone of voice.
Zhuo QingYan inwardly cried out again. Besides grieving for the original owner who had an ill-fated life, she also sympathized with Prince Ling who was going to have to marry her. Although he was part of the imperial family and had an honorable status, he still had to take a wife despite his refusal. It may be more than that. She really didn’t know how he would feel once he realizes that his wife to be is a fool.
However, right now she felt even more miserable. Was god pulling her leg? She had died while on duty, only now she was a martyr. Why did she even have to come here? Even normal people can become fools. As soon as she had woke up, she had nearly died. It was not at all easy to kill people and save her life and as a result, it turned out like this. It seemed that she, Zhuo QingYan’s fight had only just begun. This was called: the revolution had not yet succeeded, comrades continue to work hard.
“Could you stop the noise? The other person who hadn’t yet woke up, has been awakened.” Zhuo QingYan closes her eyes and hummed sluggishly.
Upon hearing her words, Official Zhuo hurriedly collapsed in front of her bedding. He then stretched out his hands to grip her little one and stroked her forehead. His mouth kept saying, “Good, good. The sweat and fever has gone down. Little four, don’t be afraid. You have father to depend on…..”
Zhuo QingYan slowly opened her eyes and looked at the man not over forty years of age. She can’t help but laugh. “Daddy loves little four the most and little four likes you the best.”
After hearing this, MoYu and Qiu mama both had looks of being somewhat puzzled. Several other people pursed their lips scornfully and sneered.
“Since little four is out of danger, then father still has official business that needs to be handled. Won’t be able to be with little four……” A little bit of disgust flashed through Official Zhuo’s eyes. Clearly, the words coming out of his mouth were false in his heart.
He then turned his head to look at MoYu and Qiu mama. “You guys, carefully look after Fourth Miss. Don’t mess up again. Do you hear me?”
Both immediately nodded. Official Zhuo did not bother to remain. He got up and strode away. He didn’t want to be there for another moment. Zhuo QingLin took another look at Zhuo QingYan and and once again snorted. She turned back to assist Madame Zhuo and left.
(1)I spent about 3 hours failing at translating this. I received help from etvolare on the translating discord for that paragraph.
(2)Wangfu=palace of a Prince, prince’s residence, prince’s mansion. Debating on whether or not I should leave it as is or use residence.
(3)Hou is the wife and at the end is Shì. Wasn’t sure if Shì was apart of the name or not. Shì can mean wife.
(4)A broken sleeve=Homosexuality
(5)Er=child. She’s being affectionate to her daughter.
(6)I received help translating this part from my Mandarin speaking friend!
Chapter 4 ~~~Miserable Destiny~~~
It was the sound of quarreling and sobbing. It wasn’t just a low sob either, rather a loud wail.
“Enough! Don’t cry here! How many times have you said you can’t listen to it. Although she is just the daughter of the fourth concubine, and a somewhat stupid, she is still a miss of a minister’s house. Each and every one of you know how to take advantage of her and bully her. This time, she narrowly escaped death. M“You all better be ready to take responsibility if she really dies. Her marriage to Prince Ling was ordered via imperial decree! Will any of you take her place if we can’t hand her over when the time comes? This is ridiculous!”(1) Official Zhuo Baiyuan’s dignified voice berated.
“But father, are you really going to let her marry? If she is favored, will we have a good life in the future?” Zhuo QingLin’s shrill voice sounded again.
“A fool is just that; nothing more. Even if she is granted favor, where could the favor possibly go? It is only a transaction. Nothing more…..” the cold voice of official Zhuo’s wife, Madame Hou said. Just now the sound was completely different from the wail before.
“This is also an affair that we are powerless in. The empress’s edict has been given. If we refuse to obey the decree, we have several heads. As long as she is safely married in Ling Wangfu(2) , it is enough.” Zhuo BaiYuan couldn’t help but shake his head.
Zhuo QingYan couldn’t help but inwardly heave a sigh and think to herself in her heart, “Girl, your life is also really bitter. This master doesn’t have a father who cares, nor does she have a mother’s love. In this mansion, you are merely a superfluous breed. You can only have this type of purpose. It appears that’s the only reason why you are still alive.
“Lord, I also don’t understand why you decided to choose her.”, Hou Shì(3) asked.
“Does this still need to be explained? The Empress simply wants to humiliate Prince Ling. Although this Prince Ling is His Majesty’s uncle, he is only two years younger than the emperor in terms of age. Also, back before the Queen Mother became the Empress, no one in the capital knew she that she had taken a liking to Prince Ling and not to the Crown Prince, His Majesty.”, Zhuo BaiYuan said softly.
As soon as Zhuo QingLin heard this, she cut in and said, “If you say it like that, then just because she can’t get Prince Ling, shes going to give him a fool in order to make him so ashamed that he can’t show his face?”
“Alas, His Highness Prince Ling went on campaigns to the battlefield when he was young and personally obtained military merits. However, he refused to marry or take a concubine. Lots of people spread the rumor that Prince Ling had a broken sleeve(4), but others said that it was because the Empress married and as a result, he refused to marry for the rest of his life. Only this time, it appears not…..”Zhuo BaiYuan stretched his head forward and dropped his voice.
“Lord, it’s unlikely that because the Empress wanted to marry Prince Ling and suffered rejection, she will retaliate?”, Hou shi asked.
“It appears so. It’s possible. But…… at the same time, it could be counted as helping our Zhuo household. You know, Prince Ling is a God of War level figure. A lean camel that died of starvation is still bigger than a horse. If we marry off this relative, then that will do. It will be helpful in the future in regards to our career as officials.”, Zhuo BaiYuan laughed triumphantly.
“Father, aren’t you happy too early? In case Prince Ling realizes his wife is a fool, won’t he break off the engagement? At that time, speak nothing of the help, we’d instead have to bear with that fool’s involvement again. Can’t even find the tune to cry.” Zhuo QingLin spoke cynically.
“Right, Lord. Lin ér’s(5) worries are not without reason. In case at that time an error really arises, maybe….”, Hou shi also warned.
Zhuo BaiYuan heaved a sigh. “It’s useless to say anything now. The imperial edict has already been handed down. No one can back out. Not even Prince Ling, His Majesty the Emperor’s Little Uncle can do it. We can only raise her well and heal her wounds, then marry her off into Prince Ling’s palace in half a month. Hopefully she can stand firm and not cause us trouble.
Hou shi once again sneered, “Marrying is fine, but wishing to have a dowry? There won’t be one.”
(6)“Are you confused?? She is marrying into Prince Ling’s palace. It has to be more or less decent befitting our position to give face. Otherwise, other people will laugh at our Zhuo residence. After, I will walk into court and be treated as a laughing stock. And what about Qingping? This is not the right time to save. We have to fight ,even just for dignity. Besides, it’s also to show to the Anguo Hou family (6). Do you want them to look down on QingLin?”
Zhuo BaiYuan forcefully admonished his wife. Furthermore, in his heart, he rained down curses. : A disgraceful wife with long hair, but short knowledge with only money in her eyes. You have the same shameful virtues of your father.
Hou shi heeded his words. Even if in her heart ached, she had no choice but to agree. She turned her head to look in the direction of Zhuo QingYan who was lying on a table. Her face was pale and her breath was weak. Hou shi quickly leveled a fierce glare at her.
“Like her ungrateful mother, she has come to collect her debts. Hmmph!”
“Well, wife, as long as she is successfully married off, the Empress has promised to personally set up a marriage between Anguo Hou. She will also talk about the marriage between QingLin and her eldest son. Furthermore, she will compensate us monetarily for our minds to be at ease. Only a little more….” Zhuo BaiYuan clapped her shoulder and told her in a gentle tone of voice.
Zhuo QingYan inwardly cried out again. Besides grieving for the original owner who had an ill-fated life, she also sympathized with Prince Ling who was going to have to marry her. Although he was part of the imperial family and had an honorable status, he still had to take a wife despite his refusal. It may be more than that. She really didn’t know how he would feel once he realizes that his wife to be is a fool.
However, right now she felt even more miserable. Was god pulling her leg? She had died while on duty, only now she was a martyr. Why did she even have to come here? Even normal people can become fools. As soon as she had woke up, she had nearly died. It was not at all easy to kill people and save her life and as a result, it turned out like this. It seemed that she, Zhuo QingYan’s fight had only just begun. This was called: the revolution had not yet succeeded, comrades continue to work hard.
“Could you stop the noise? The other person who hadn’t yet woke up, has been awakened.” Zhuo QingYan closes her eyes and hummed sluggishly.
Upon hearing her words, Official Zhuo hurriedly collapsed in front of her bedding. He then stretched out his hands to grip her little one and stroked her forehead. His mouth kept saying, “Good, good. The sweat and fever has gone down. Little four, don’t be afraid. You have father to depend on…..”
Zhuo QingYan slowly opened her eyes and looked at the man not over forty years of age. She can’t help but laugh. “Daddy loves little four the most and little four likes you the best.”
After hearing this, MoYu and Qiu mama both had looks of being somewhat puzzled. Several other people pursed their lips scornfully and sneered.
“Since little four is out of danger, then father still has official business that needs to be handled. Won’t be able to be with little four……” A little bit of disgust flashed through Official Zhuo’s eyes. Clearly, the words coming out of his mouth were false in his heart.
He then turned his head to look at MoYu and Qiu mama. “You guys, carefully look after Fourth Miss. Don’t mess up again. Do you hear me?”
Both immediately nodded. Official Zhuo did not bother to remain. He got up and strode away. He didn’t want to be there for another moment. Zhuo QingLin took another look at Zhuo QingYan and and once again snorted. She turned back to assist Madame Zhuo and left.
(1)I spent about 3 hours failing at translating this. I received help from etvolare on the translating discord for that paragraph.
(2)Wangfu=palace of a Prince, prince’s residence, prince’s mansion. Debating on whether or not I should leave it as is or use residence.
(3)Hou is the wife and at the end is Shì. Wasn’t sure if Shì was apart of the name or not. Shì can mean wife.
(4)A broken sleeve=Homosexuality
(5)Er=child. She’s being affectionate to her daughter.
(6)I received help translating this part from my Mandarin speaking friend!
