Now that it involves a previous dynasty's rebellion, if something is really found out, the Xu family will be in even greater danger.

Granny Lu said, "Two of the guards we have with us were sent by the Emperor. I'll tell them about your situation and have them send a message to the capital. If it really involves the late Crown Prince, you don't have the ability to investigate further. It will only put you in more danger. Also, write a letter to your maternal uncle in the capital and tell him to stop investigating here."

Xu Rao quickly nodded in agreement, and then began to lay out paper and grind ink to write a letter to Zhang's eldest uncle. Xu Di carried a lantern to the backyard to see Granny Lu off. Granny Lu also wanted to write a letter to the capital, but she handed the letter she wrote directly to the guard who was with her and sent it to the palace.

Zhang Zhaoci watched Xu Rao writing a letter, and patted his chest with lingering fear, saying, "I really didn't expect things to be so dangerous. If it weren't for Granny Lu by our side, if we had continued to investigate so recklessly, we might have really been wiped out in one fell swoop."

Xu Rao said, "Now it's a society ruled by individuals, not a society ruled by law. Although we are considered an official family, if we are not careful, someone might send assassins to slaughter our entire family. We would just die. Sigh, it's better to be in a society ruled by law. At least there is a place to reason with people."

Xu Di just opened the door and came in, saying, "Actually, this place is pretty good too. As long as you are capable enough, you can call the shots yourself, right? Dad, Mom, just wait and see. In the future, I will definitely become second only to the emperor."

Zhang Zhaoci waved his hand and said, "We don't care about those things. It's better to live a peaceful and stable life."

Xu Di said, "Mom, you've got it all wrong. We need to let people know that we're indispensable so that we can be protected by the privileged class. Didn't you see? After we grew those crops and vegetables, the Emperor sent guards to protect us. If we hadn't had those guards to protect us, would our family have survived until now? So, we need to show our abilities and let people know that we're irreplaceable so that they'll be willing to protect us."