Yuanyuan and Xie Zhaozhao were calculating the total revenue from this grain war in Qingpu Courtyard when a robin silently landed on the birdcage under the corridor.

Yuanyuan put down the account book, put the bird in the cage, and said to Xie Zhaozhao, "This servant is going out for a while."

"The road is slippery, be careful when riding a horse."

"Yes, miss."

Before leaving, Yuanyuan took a small cage and grabbed one of the other pair of robins. The poor little pair of robins hadn't been together for months.

When I arrived in Nancheng, I met Xiaoxin and listened carefully to the news he had to say.

The new robin and bird food were given to Shin-chan.

After returning from the south city, Yuanyuan recounted everything to Xie Zhaozhao in great detail.

"So, Gu Chengyan is going to take Gu Yuebai to reunite with that woman tomorrow?"

"Yes, Xiaoxin said they're going to Boyige to choose jewelry tomorrow."

Xie Zhaozhao smiled, took an ordinary piece of paper, wrote a line with her left hand, stuffed it into the envelope, and said to Bei Chen, "Find a way to put it on the Crown Prince's wife's desk."

Xie Xiangxiang, this is the kind of adulterer you should be catching!

Gu Chengyan met with Guan Yingying, poured out his heart to her, gave her some silver he had obtained, and then returned to the Marquis's residence.

Upon entering the mansion, he happened to meet Baowen.

Baowen went to the front yard to collect her monthly allowance when she suddenly saw Gu Chengyan returning. She exclaimed happily, "Young Master, Madam has been missing you!"

Gu Chengyan said gently, "Are you a maid from Fanghua Garden?"

"Yes, I am a maidservant by the Madam's side."

That's the head maid.

Gu Chengyan, who had originally intended to go to Madam Tu's place, turned and went to Fanghua Garden instead. He handed the package in his hand to Baowen and said, "Let's go see Madam."

Baowen was especially excited. The first thing the young master did upon returning was to see his wife. The young master is so good to his wife!

Gu Chengyan returned to Fanghua Garden and saw that nothing seemed to be missing from the entire courtyard, but something just felt different.

Xie Xiangxiang came out of the house and saw that Gu Chengyan was still as handsome as ever. The longing in her heart was like a river bursting its banks. She held back her tears and gave him a curtsy: "Husband, you're back?"

"Is Madam alright?" Gu Chengyan took her hand and led her into the house, saying, "You should wear more clothes. Even at home, you can't get cold. If you don't have enough charcoal, get some more."

Xie Xiangxiang couldn't hold back her tears and said, "Husband, it's so good that you're back..."

He was so choked up that he couldn't speak.

Gu Chengyan asked, "Has someone bullied you?"

Xie Xiangxiang shook her head: "I just miss my husband..."

The young master has a hard time making a living outside, how could she add to his worries?

Gu Chengyan opened the package and took out some pastries from Jiangnan, a piece of silk, a round fan, and a handkerchief. He gave them to Xie Xiangxiang and asked with a smile, "Do you like them?"

Xie Xiangxiang felt a surge of warmth in her heart and nodded vigorously. The grievances she had suffered were insignificant compared to her husband's love.

"My husband," she cried, tears streaming down her face, "thank you, you are so good to me."

"Silly girl, why are you crying? We're husband and wife, why are you being so formal?"

Calling him "silly girl," Xie Xiangxiang felt both grateful and loving towards him, and excitedly went to hug him.

If we can't have sex, can we at least kiss?

Gu Chengyan subtly avoided her, walked over to the package, and said with a smile, "I also brought you this—"

He took out several newly printed copies of the Three Character Classic.

For most children, the classics for early childhood education have always been the Analects and Mencius. I don't know when, but the Three Character Classic has appeared on the market.

It is short and concise yet contains profound philosophical principles, making it very suitable for children's early education.

“Don’t you like Yuebai? I’ve already convinced my cousin to open the ancestral hall during the New Year and raise him under your care. You can use this to start his education? You and your son will definitely be of one heart.”

Xie Xiangxiang wanted to hug him, but her hand missed.

I pulled my hand back, feeling an indescribable sense of frustration and loss.

But she also felt ashamed, knowing full well that he was impotent, yet she still went and poked at his heart.

She picked up the Three Character Classic, lowered her eyes, and flipped through it listlessly, without absorbing a single word.

Gu Chengyan spoke to her gently and softly about the interesting things in Jiangnan, and also about the hardships they had endured in the months following the earthquake in Zhongzhou.

"I had made a lot of money in Jiangnan, but because of the earthquake, the price of grain rose, and I lost all the money I had made in just one day."

I went to the Crown Prince to plead my case, explaining that it wasn't that I hadn't tried hard enough, but rather that it was a natural disaster. Ultimately, the court compensated me with ten thousand taels of silver.

Gu Chengyan said with great shame, "Madam, I'm sorry, I didn't make any money!"

When Xie Xiangxiang heard the first sentence, she thought she had incurred a huge debt. But when she heard that half of her principal had been returned, her heart was like a rollercoaster.

Although losing half of the dowry money was heartbreaking, the prince hadn't done it on purpose, so she could only force a smile and comfort him.

"There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Losing 10,000 taels is not a big deal. My estate and shops have brought in a lot of income, more than 1,000 taels of silver."

"The Grand Canal project has been temporarily suspended. I'll give you 10,000 taels of silver first; it'll put your mind at ease if you have the money." Gu Chengyan handed the silver notes to Xie Xiangxiang.

The silver notes were all in loose pieces and folded several times. The young master had had it so hard. With tears in her eyes again, she hugged Gu Chengyan.

Gu Chengyan patted her on the back and said, "You rest first, I'll go check on my mother and grandmother."

Xie Xiangxiang had no choice but to suppress her reluctance and said she wanted to accompany him to visit Madam Tu and the old lady. Gu Chengyan pressed her down and said caringly, "It's too cold, don't go."

Xie Xiangxiang was extremely grateful for his thoughtfulness.

No sooner had Gu Chengyan left than Xie Xiangxiang turned around and saw a letter on the table.

It's for her!

Strange, who left this letter?

The letter contained only one sentence: Tomorrow at 9:00 AM, Gu Chengyan and his family of three will go to Boyige to buy jewelry.

Her face turned deathly pale, then flushed red with anger.

"Sowing discord? I won't fall for it!"

She shouted loudly, as if that could drive away the unease rising in her heart and convince herself that it was malicious provocation.

But thinking of the letter from "Tianhou Lane in the South City" last time, my thoughts wavered uncontrollably.

Finding a moment of opportunity, she called over Granny Wei and grabbed her hand.

Granny Wei felt that her hands were icy cold and trembling slightly, and said with heartache, "Second Miss..."

"Granny, I only trust you!"

Granny Wei sighed, her eyes reddening, and said, "Second Miss, don't worry, whatever you want to do, this old servant will accompany you."