However, since the journey to the capital would take them through Lucheng, Su Luo put the invitation away.

After bidding farewell to Zhao Ruyun, they embarked on their journey to the capital, traveling along official roads.

The farther they were from home, the more snow accumulated on the road, making their journey even slower.

"Mother, look at that mountain, it's all white, covered in snow."

Su Luo also craned her neck to look. The trees on the mountain were weighed down by the snow, and many branches were broken. Fortunately, many carriages had passed by on this official road, which melted the snow in the middle of the road so that they could pass.

"The snow might be heavier in the capital now, but at our speed, we won't be able to see it by the time we get there," Xie Wanwan said, recalling the past.

Su Zuo was driving the carriage outside, and the cotton-padded coat he was wearing was the thickest among them. Xie Wanwan had Wanxiu Pavilion make several such coats.

They were given to Su Zuo and Su You, who were away from home, as well as to Butler Shi and Shi Shuang.

"The sun is shining brightly today, and the ice and snow are melting. Su Zuo, let's go to Lucheng ahead to stay."

"Yes, madam."

Upon arriving in Lucheng, every household was adorned with red lanterns, and the festive atmosphere of the New Year had not yet dissipated.

Despite the cold weather, the streets were still crowded. Su Luo didn't plan to go to Fu Zhengqing's house, but instead chose an inn.

"Hey, gentlemen, are you here for a meal or to stay the night?"

Today is the first day of business for the inn after the new year, and the arrival of guests is a great start. The innkeeper is very welcoming to Su Luo and the others.

"Checking in!"

"Okay, how many rooms do you need?"

Two women with a child and a coachman—they didn't look like a family.

"Three rooms, and charcoal should be prepared in each room."

Yi Huan and Su Luo share a room, while Xie Wanwan and Su Zuo each have a room.

"No problem, would you like some food?"

"Okay, bring out a few of your local specialties."

Seeing the lively scene outside, Su Luo asked.

"Shopkeeper, is there some happy occasion in your Lucheng? It's so cold, why are there so many people outside?"

The shopkeeper laughed heartily, his face beaming with joy.

"Young lady, you've just arrived in Lucheng and don't know that tomorrow is the full moon celebration for the son of the Prefect of Lucheng, Lord Fu. Lord Fu personally takes care of everything in governing this region."

Deeply loved by the people, and now finally with an heir, that's why Lucheng is so lively.

"I see!"

Fu Zhengqing was an honest official in the area, deeply loved by the people, and even his child's full-month celebration was celebrated by the entire city.

The carriage ride was cold and tiring, so after eating something, Su Luo and the others went to rest.

Before going to bed, I asked the waiter to take the charcoal fire out to prevent charcoal poisoning.

Let Yi Huan snuggle into her arms, that way Yi Huan will be warm.

"Huanhuan, how about Mommy takes you to see a little kid tomorrow?"

Lucheng is beautiful, and Yi Huan likes it very much: "Mother, are we going to see the son of Master Fu that the shopkeeper mentioned today?"

As the shopkeeper spoke, her mother's expression changed. Huanhuan thought, "Mother must know that Lord Fu."

"Huanhuan is so clever, she knows how to read people's expressions now."

Yi Huan had only been exposed to it through what she saw and heard, and since she wasn't completely ignorant, she was extremely envious that Li Hongcai's father was able to return home alive.

"Huanhuan guessed!"

"Okay, let's go to sleep!"

A cold wind blew fiercely all night, and it didn't stop until dawn.

Before Yi Huan woke up in the morning, Su Luo took out two catties of cotton from her spatial storage, wrapped it up, and gave it to Fu Zhengqing's son as a gift.

Cotton is something that money can't buy these days, and even though Xie Wanwan is with her, there's no time to make cotton clothes.

When I get there later, I'll go find a gold and silver shop and buy a longevity lock.

After everything was arranged, Xie Wanwan and Su Zuo were asked to wait for them at the inn. She and Yi Huan would go to congratulate Fu Zhengqing's son on his one-month birthday and then return before they set off for the capital.

"Madam Su, then go and come back soon. It's cold outside, be careful not to catch a cold."

Xie Wanwan saw the mother and daughter to the door and gave them some instructions.

"Master Xie, we understand. You may go back now."

In front of the Fu residence!

The place was packed with people, and long queues of people were waiting at the door to deliver congratulatory gifts. Judging from their attire, all the important figures in Lucheng had come.

Ordinary people also came to give gifts; those who had received favors from Fu Zhengqing all wanted to do their part to express their gratitude.

However, only those with invitations could enter. Su Luo didn't recognize any of the people here, so she led Yi Huan to the reception room in the main courtyard.

Mo Sang and Fu Zhengqing were inside receiving guests. Su Luo went over and handed them the gifts.

"Lord Fu, it's been a long time."

Upon hearing the voice, Fu Zhengqing turned around, his face lighting up with delight. "Madam Su, you've come! It's so cold; I thought you wouldn't come. It's wonderful that you've graced us with your presence. Please, Madam Su, have a seat."

Fu Zhengqing always remembered that if Su Luo hadn't intervened in time, there wouldn't have been his son's full-month celebration today.

"Since Lord Fu invited me, of course I'll come. By the way, where is Madam Mo?"

Fu Zhengqing pointed to the other side: "It's over there!"

"Madam, Lady Su has arrived."

Mossant was talking to several women, and the middle-aged woman next to her was holding her child.

Mo Sang nodded and smiled at Su Luo, but was about to come over when she was stopped by one of the women next to her.

The man was pulling Mo Sang and talking to her, but his eyes were fixed on Su Luo with a hostile look.

“Auntie, Madam Su was invited by the master. Since she’s here, she’s a guest. Please let me over.”

The woman did not let go, but turned to ask Mosang.

"Sangsang, isn't that Lady Su the one who ruined your brother? Don't forget, the reason your Mo family is in this state is because of her."

Wei Tongrui is Fu Zhengqing's aunt. Mo Sang and Fu Zhengqing brought Old Madam Mo to their home to take care of her. She had heard Old Madam Mo complain a lot about this Su Niangzi.

"No, Auntie, don't talk nonsense. Madam Su saved my life."

"So what? She ruined the entire Mo family. Zhengqing is an upright and grateful person. I can't stand that kind of person. She still dares to come here. I'll make her pay."

Wei Tongrui's family is not very capable and relies entirely on her nephew, Fu Zhengqing. Her husband is Fu Zhengqing's uncle, so if she deals with this Su Niangzi, Fu Zhengqing won't do anything to her.

This way, the Mo family could vent their anger, Old Madam Mo was happy, and Mo Sang and Fu Zhengqing could only let the matter drop.

"Auntie, today is the main banquet. Give me the baby, I'm going to see Madam Su."

Mo Sang knew that Mo Lou was at fault in that matter, but after thinking carefully about her grandmother's words, she realized that if it weren't for Su Luo, Xu Hongkuo wouldn't have sentenced Mo Lou to such a heavy sentence.

Mo Sang didn't hate Su Luo, but it was true that Su Luo had saved her life.

"Madam Su, the roads are slippery in the snow, it must have been difficult for you to come all this way."

Mo Sang held the child up to Su Luo and said with a smile, "Little Bao, this Su Niangzi is your savior, you mustn't forget her."

Looking at the child's tender little face, Su Luo handed the gift to Mo Sang.