His Transmigrated Cannon Fodder Fiance - Chapter 13 - The Idiot (1)

Chapter 13 – The Idiot (1)

Shen Ziqiao was unaware of this cousin of hers. After all, she always believed that she was the youngest young lady of the Shen family. Still, even if she knew this, she wouldn’t have amicable feelings for someone she has yet to meet.

She and Sheng Peiyin conversed for a while, with the latter being unable to test anything against her. After she sent the female lead away, Shen Ziqiao began the arduous journey of copying the ‘Collection of Virtuous Women’ with tears streaming down her face.

What will Sheng Peiyin do next? She estimated that after the news of her and Qi Zheng in the same room spread, she would find a way to arrange a marriage for them both.

If Qi Zheng is really a fool, he wouldn’t have any say to a forced marriage. Otherwise, he might have a fighting chance to oppose it.

Unfortunately, she didn’t know much of Qi Zheng, as she didn’t faithfully read towards the end of the story.

While Shen Ziqiao was in a daze, rethinking some life decisions, Sheng Peiyin had arrived at the Qi’s backyard and was talking to madam Gu, the second wife of Prince Anguo and the current madam of the Qi house.

“… Was he indeed alone with that idiot from the Shen family?” Xiao Gu was leaning on a scarlet back pillow while facing a smiling Sheng Peiyin.

Xiao Gu is a woman in her thirties. She has a pair of soft eyebrows paired with charming phoenix eyes. However, the bridge of her nose was too pointed, which makes her face look too fierce. Wrapped around her thin frame are a purple tulle blouse and a honey-colored skirt. Her whole person looked dignified and unapproachable.

Sheng Peiyin said in embarrassment, “I heard Master Qi was feeling unwell, and she had to hold him upright.”

“Humph! Who believes such nonsense? Isn’t that idiot from the Shen family always lovesick for the ninth prince? Yet she’s unexpectedly vulgar for other men.” Xiao Gu released a sneer at Sheng Peiyin’s explanation.

“For whatever reason, miss Shen’s reputation is always bad.” Sheng Peiyin said.

Xiao Gu laughed scornfully, “How can an idiot have a good reputation to begin with?”

Sheng Peiyin bowed her head and was silent as if she was embarrassed.

Everyone knows that she and Shen Ziqiao are close friends. For her to visit Xiao Gu’s residence today, others may believe she is here to patch things up for Shen Ziqiao.

“It’s a natural match! An idiot and a fool–it’s an extraordinary opportunity to pair them.” Xiao Gu is not willing to find a good marriage for Qi Zheng. Although a famous general backs the Shen family, Shen Ziqiao will not be able to live a good life if she were to marry the Qi family’s fool.

When Sheng Peiyin heard her words, she became delighted, “This… is it appropriate?”

A smile was present on Xiao Gu’s mouth, while contempt filled her eyes. “Why not? Don’t expect that straw bag to be a princess.”

These conversations soon reached Qi Zheng’s ears.

Presently, Qi Zheng is feeding the parrot with corn kernels, looking foolish and childish. As he listened to the angry words spoken by the young man beside him, he laughed in reply and moved towards the middle-aged man standing in the corner to whisper something.

Because Qi Zheng did not talk seriously and would giggle from time to time, no one had doubts about his illness when they looked at him.

Within two days, the old lady Shen heard that Duke An intended to make Qi Zheng as his heir, worried that his eldest son would not be able to rely on him in the future. Meanwhile, Qi Quan, the second son, became the housekeeper of Qi family.

“In the future, won’t she become a marquis’s wife?**” When the old madam Shen heard this news, she didn’t want to marry Shen Ziqiao to Qi Zheng anymore.

**T/N: From Quora: A number of Duke’s oldest sons use a Marquessate of their father as a courtesy title e.g. the oldest son of the Duke of Marlborough is known as the Marquess of Blandford.

“Old madam, he’s just a fool.” Mama Li said.

But this made the old lady even more furious. “How can I let Zixin be near an idiot and a fool. How can I give up? I can’t. I’ll have her marry someone where she’ll leave the capital for good; I don’t want to see her face.”

Seeing that old lady Shen’s face was full of uncontrollable loathing, mama Li could not persuade her anymore. But she said, “It’s almost time for the master’s return…”

When Shen Xiao comes back, he naturally will not agree to have his beloved daughter casually wed off.

The old madam Shen’s face was so gloomy as if she was about to exude ink. “His father won’t allow me to make decisions for my own granddaughter’s marriage?”