"Second brother, you must be extra careful on this trip. Although the eldest prince is close to you, you must still be mindful of your boundaries. Furthermore, the eldest prince has already formed his own group this time, so there will be more people. With more people, their thoughts may differ, and things will inevitably become more complicated. Be careful and don't be careless. Think things through before you act, and never act impulsively..."

Zhang Tingzan talked on and on. His younger brother was his own brother, and he had watched him grow up, so he naturally talked a lot, afraid that his brother might be bullied and that the family wouldn't be able to take care of him.

Zhang Tingyu naturally took his elder brother's instructions to heart and appreciated his brotherly affection.

"I've remembered what my elder brother said."

Zhang Tingzan seemed to have thought of something and said, "Go and see your mother. She's probably still processing your sudden departure without a word. Spend some time with her, comfort her, and put her mind at ease."

When Zhang Tingyu heard Zhang Tingzan say this, he remembered the matter. Zhang Tingyu naturally respected his mother, Yao Shi, who was a good mother, but she couldn't bear to see her children suffer even the slightest bit.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have acted first and informed his mother later. If he hadn't done it this way, his mother would probably have cried and made a scene to prevent him from leaving home.

Now that things are settled, his mother's thoughts are no longer an issue, but he still has to face it eventually, and he knows that his mother feels sorry for him.

However, knowing this is one thing, but he really doesn't have much patience for these things!

“What my elder brother said is true. After leaving my elder brother’s place, I will go to Mother’s place.”

Zhang Tingzan found it somewhat amusing to see his younger brother like this. Zhang Tingyu was usually quite composed, and although he was the younger brother, he didn't experience much of the joy of being an older brother. He also knew that only in front of their mother could his younger brother be so helpless and resigned.

Zhang Tingzan said with a smile, "Mother, please be patient with me. I'm still worried about you."

Zhang Tingyu replied, "Yes."

Zhang Tingzan spoke at length with Zhang Tingyu. Although he did not hold any official position, he was insightful and had a comprehensive view of issues. He was able to listen to Zhang Tingyu's advice.

After the two brothers finished speaking, Zhang Tingyu left and went to his mother's place.

By then, Yao had already returned from Zhang Ying's place.

"The son greets his mother."

Madam Yao sighed and said, "Come here quickly and let your mother take a good look at you."

Yao's words sounded as if she hadn't seen her son in ages, but the truth was that she saw him almost every day.

Madam Yao, holding her son's hand, said with a hint of reproach, "You and your father didn't say anything. I only found out after the Emperor issued the order. You're just trying to make me worry."

"Mother, it was my fault."

Zhang Tingyu was the second son in his family, and having grown up in the palace, he wasn't the type to act spoiled towards his elders.

When facing Yao, Zhang Tingyu's words came out somewhat stiffly.

Madam Yao didn't care about these things. She knew her son's temperament well: "Since this matter is already settled, I can't stop it. But I'm worried about you being away from home with no end in sight. I'll prepare two personal servants for you. Don't refuse. I know you don't like maids, but servants aren't always attentive enough. Don't worry, I'll prepare two honest and dutiful servants for you."

Madam Yao had no other intentions. The Zhang family was a noble family, and Madam Yao was the daughter of a great Confucian scholar. Naturally, she would not allow her son to cause any unsightly trouble before the marriage. Giving her son two maids was simply to let the maids take care of him, since women are more thoughtful.

Yao Shi truly meant nothing by it, but Zhang Tingyu himself misunderstood. The two thought they were talking about the same thing, but they were not.

However, Zhang Tingyu did not refuse. He could decide where to put the person and where to sleep. If she was honest, he could keep her until she reached marriageable age. If she was not honest, he would not keep her.

It wasn't that Zhang Tingyu was particularly noble or averse to women. He was always by Bobo's side and had many opportunities to see Yinzhen, so he could naturally see the Emperor's feelings for the Empress. The Emperor disliked those who were restless in the inner palace and couldn't distinguish right from wrong. His desire for women was not greater than his yearning for his ideals, so he naturally knew to keep himself pure.

"Mother is right, son will listen to mother."

Zhang Tingyu is a bit older than Bobo. Although he is still young now, it is indeed time to start looking at potential partners.

"Tingyu! Your cousin is about your age, what do you think?"

Zhang Tingyu was a little confused. He had an older brother, so why was the question being directed at him?

"Mother, my cousin is staying with us for a while, and she's a young woman. I'm getting old, and there's a difference between men and women. What could I possibly think? Mother, my older brother is getting on in years. Please take better care of him!"

As the saying goes, "If I don't die, my fellow Daoist will," and he still wanted to live well, so he pushed his elder brother out.

When Yao heard Zhang Tingyu say that, she knew he didn't mean it that way.

She knew her family's intention in sending her niece over. Her niece was about the same age as Tingyu, and her sister-in-law valued the Zhang family's traditions and wanted to strengthen their kinship through marriage. She naturally didn't mind, but since her son wasn't interested, she let it go. After all, her son was still young, so there was no rush.

Yao then stopped mentioning the issue.

After giving some more instructions, Madam Yao stopped talking. She had said everything she needed to say, and her words of concern were the same old ones. She figured her son would get tired of hearing them if she said too much.

"Go back today! You'll be leaving in a few days, so hurry back and pack your luggage. The place you're going to is by the sea, and the weather there is unpredictable. I've made a list for you; just prepare according to it."

Yao put in a lot of effort. She had never lived by the sea, and the order came about after she learned about it and ordered people to prepare it quickly.

Although she had just gone to Zhang Ying's place, it was just a try. She knew in her heart that the chances of getting her son to back out were slim, and once she had made a scene, she would give up completely.

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