Chapter 1743: Chapter 1743: Pill of Reassurance

Zhulan thought to herself that it would be good to make it in time. Fortunately, the state where the appointment was wasn’t far from the capital, otherwise, they wouldn’t have made it, “Have Yu Lu take good care of the two children.”

Lady Li replied, “I’ve already sent word with the maid.”

Master Wang from the Wang family passed away, and the son-in-law had to stay home for mourning. The daughter’s in-laws also had to stay in the capital. The saying goes: distant relatives aren’t as good as close ones, and a year is indeed not short.

Chang Xhong saw that his mother and sister-in-law had more to say, so he took Lin Xi and Lu Jia Qing out.

Lu Jia Qing said, “I’ll be going to my master’s house later.”

Chang Xhong replied, “Your master is not at home.”

“Went on official duty?”

Chang Xhong said, “He went to the manor with my elder brother.”

Shen Xing now spends most of his time with his older brother, as per father’s instructions.

Lu Jia Qing could only wait until tomorrow. He had entrusted someone to sell the fur, combined with the silver he got from the Prince’s residence; this year, he bought quite a few gifts for his master.

Chang Xhong added, “Shall we take a walk out of the residence?”

“Sure, it’s a lively time in the capital now.”

Lin Xi extended her hand, “Uncle, I’m coming too.”

Chang Xhong said, “Alright, but you don’t look like a young lady now, you’re more and more like a boy.”

Lin Xi pointed at her skirt, “Isn’t this a skirt?”

“I’m talking about your personality.”

Lin Xi grinned, “My father says my personality is very good.”

After all, she is the Commandery Princess, and no one dares to say much about her. Her father said she can live freely for her whole life.

The three of them arrived at the restaurant, and Lin Xi said, “Uncle, you’re the elder, you treat us.”

After getting engaged, Chang Xhong was a little tight on money, waiting to receive some silver for the New Year. Today, with Lu Jia Qing returning to the capital, he should indeed spend some, “Alright, I’ll treat.”

Lin Xi ordered her favorite dishes, and instead of dining in a private room, they found a good spot in the hall to sit down.

While ordering, someone with no sense of courtesy approached, “I thought I was mistaken earlier, it really is the Commandery Princess.”

Lin Xi looked confused; she hadn’t met the young lady in front of her, “Do I know you?”

Ms. An’s smile froze, “No, but I’ve seen the Commandery Princess before.”

Lin Xi thought it was interesting, “But I just heard your tone as if you’re very familiar with me.”

Ms. An’s face turned paler, “I just wanted to greet the Commandery Princess; I just arrived in the capital and don’t understand, I meant no harm.”

Lin Xi pointed at the door, “I’ll be honest, your appearance makes it seem like I bullied you. Since that’s the case, please leave instead of hurting my eyes by staying here.”

Ms. An’s face turned even whiter. It was the first time she had been treated so rudely, and she didn’t dare to look at the people around, quickly leaving with her maid.

Chang Xhong laughed, “Aren’t you afraid of the rumor spreading that Lin Xi Commandery Princess is domineering?”

Lin Xi snorted, “Would she dare?”

If she really dared, Lin Xi would admire her!

Lin Xi didn’t take it seriously, and said to Lu Jia Qing, “Uncle and I have ordered, what do you want to eat?”

Lu Jia Qing came back to his senses, “Alright.”

After Lu Jia Qing ordered, Chang Xhong said, “Why do you seem like you have something on your mind?”

Lu Jia Qing smiled, “I don’t.”

Chang Xhong didn’t believe him. After eating, the three parted ways. Chang Xhong, tapping his palm with his fan, called a young servant over and said, “Go find out who that young lady was just now.”

The young servant’s eyes widened, “Master, you…”

Chang Xhong used the fan to tap the servant’s head, “What are you thinking?”

The young servant laughed, he was just joking with the master, knowing the master isn’t a flirtatious person, and besides, the young lady earlier seemed pretentious to him.

When Chang Xhong returned home, he knew whose young lady it was—the daughter of the Chief Clerk of the Ministry of Works, who had just arrived in the capital.

He felt like he had grasped something, suppressing his urge to dig deeper. If his guess was correct, he would find out sooner or later.

Two days later, Zhulan took Lady Li to the Wang residence. Mrs. Tao was much thinner, and Zhulan asked, “Is the old lady alright?”

Mrs. Tao said, “Her spirits are okay.”

Zhulan patted Mrs. Tao’s hand, “You too, take it easy.”

Mrs. Tao had been worrying too much lately, “Hmm.”

While Zhulan talked to Mrs. Tao, Lady Li went to see Yu Lu, who was also much thinner, “Take care of yourself.”

Yu Lu helped her mother sit down, “I’m fine, mother.”

Lady Li asked, “I just didn’t see your mother-in-law; where is she?”

“Mother-in-law is taking care of the old lady; she brought me back to rest.”

Lady Li heard this, “Your mother-in-law really cherishes you.”

Yu Lu said, “Mother, my mother-in-law is quite a good person.”

Of course, this goodness had several factors—her own background and having two sons. These were her strengths; her mother-in-law was wise enough not to mess with her.

Lady Li asked again, “What about your husband and children?”

Yu Lu said, “They are guarding the main courtyard. Mother, the old lady has distributed all she saved throughout her life, and I got quite a bit.”

Lady Li said, “The old lady is very good to you.”

Yu Lu smiled a little, all because of her two sons. If she hadn’t given birth to sons, it would have been a different story.

On the other side, Zhulan went to see the old lady. After chatting for a while, the old lady got tired, and Zhulan left the Wang family with Lady Li.

In the carriage on the way back home, Lady Li talked about the things her daughter received, “Let Yu Lu save it well.”

In the future, it will be for the two children; to put it bluntly, Yu Lu was just a custodian.

Lady Li added, “Mother, next year, there will also be a child from my maiden family taking the Scholar exam.”

Zhulan was genuinely unaware, “That’s a good thing.”

Lady Li also smiled, “I didn’t expect there to be one capable of studying; it would be good if they can pass the Scholar exam.”

She didn’t dare to think of a Graduate, but it indicated that the Li family was gradually improving.

Zhulan was happy for the Li family, “When Chang Xhong returns, have him guide the boy from your husband’s family a bit.”

Lady Li said, “Thank you, Mother.”

With happy news, she stopped thinking about the Wang family.

As days passed by, the entire capital knew about Master Wang’s situation, and even the Emperor dispatched the chief physician to be there; the Emperor understood Master Wang’s thoughts.

The Emperor was satisfied with the neutral stance of noble families, especially with the Wang family.

The Emperor said to Zhou Shuren, “I don’t want Master Wang to continue suffering.”

“This is Master Wang’s insistence.”

The Emperor said, “I remember the merits of Master Wang’s heirs; no one will set traps.”

Zhou Shuren understood, the Emperor hoped he would relay this to the Wang family, “Master Wang trusts the Emperor.”

The Emperor smiled; trust was trust, but there were his own plans. Among the noble families, he preferred the Wang family, “You haven’t seen your little disciple, have you? This child changes every day, hmm, he looks particularly like me.”

The Crown Prince, “…”

He clearly looks more like him!

Zhou Shuren, “When there’s an opportunity, I will surely have a good look.”

The Emperor said, “It’s a pity the weather is too cold, and it’s hard for you to visit the Crown Prince’s residence. When it warms up, the child will enter the palace, so have a good look. His eyebrows and eyes resemble mine and he will certainly be a wise ruler in the future.”

Zhou Shuren glanced at the Crown Prince. The Retired Emperor made him the master, and the Emperor’s approval acknowledged this heir; this child was the Imperial Grandson. Tsk, Tsk, the Emperor’s words provided assurance to the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince paused his writing hand, suppressing the joy in his heart. He had no fears of his son being mediocre. His legitimate firstborn would surely be like him, and with the guidance of Marquis Zhou, the future would surely produce a wise ruler.

Zhou Shuren’s expression grew peculiar, remembering his wife’s words about the Crown Princess Consort’s position and how the fight would surely get more intense and dangerous in the future.