Chapter 890 On the Road to Exile 18

When Chu Yu returned to the military camp, he sensed something was amiss. His tents had been changed, the food had improved, and the officers were very respectful towards them. On their days off, they were not required to return to camp on time.

Chu Yu understood. Although his family was isolated here, the attitude of those around them spoke volumes.

After returning home, he immediately went to Aunt Ning's place and had a long talk with her.

"Aunt Ning, we should be able to leave here soon."

Ning Yan smiled and had someone bring the boy a bowl of stewed mutton soup. "That's good. I wish you all the best."

Chu Yu's eyes flickered. Aunt Ning wished him all the best, not his father. Sure enough, Aunt Ning was the closest to him.

"Everything will be fine for us."

After obediently drinking the bowl of mutton soup, Chu Yu glanced at Ning Yan twice, seemingly lost in thought.

Ning Yan noticed this and asked with a smile, "Speak your mind."

“Once we return to the capital, Fourth Uncle will be a prince in every way. Aunt Ning, are you really not planning to…”

Ning Yan glared at him: "Don't mention that unlucky thing to me!"

Besides, once your fourth uncle returns to the capital, he'll inevitably be living happily ever after with that Aunt Chen. I don't want to be disgusted by those two anymore.

In the previous two lives, when the Chu family returned to the capital, Aunt Chen had already married. Naturally, Chu Jingxuan would not try to snatch someone who had cheated on him. Of course, Aunt Chen did not have a good ending either.

Her husband's family lived in constant fear, terrified that the emperor might arbitrarily accuse them of a crime and wipe them out. Not two years later, Aunt Chen died in the backyard.

This life is different. The Chu family rebelled so early, and the national treasury is still empty. The Chu family certainly won't have to stay in the North for several more years. If Aunt Chen had any brains, she wouldn't be in a hurry to get married after hearing the commotion. She might even put on a loyal act of waiting for her beloved. Wouldn't Chu Jinghao be moved to tears?!

Chu Yu was secretly delighted, and his gaze towards Ning Yan carried a different kind of emotion.

Ning Yan naturally sensed it. She thought it was because of her decisiveness and lack of hesitation that the boy admired her, so she was in a good mood. What she hated most was that when she made a decision, others would always try to persuade her to change her mind under the pretense of doing it for her own good.

Chu Yu is a pretty good kid.

"By the way, why did you come all the way here so early in the morning? Aren't you afraid your grandmother and mother will be angry?"

Chu Yu blurted out what was on his mind: "I wanted to see Aunt Ning as soon as possible, so I came straight here."

After he finished speaking, he carefully looked at Aunt Ning and, finding that she wasn't angry, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After feeling relieved, she also felt a little regretful. What does this mean? It only means that Aunt Ning still treats him like a child, and that what he says is just childish talk, which is why she doesn't take it seriously at all.

"Hmm, I thought you were just craving the good food here. Your mother didn't come today, so take the mutton soup with you when you go back and let her drink more. She's a bit cold-sensitive, so this is perfect for her."

"You know about this too?"

Ning Yan smiled and said, "What do I know? I had someone invite a doctor to take your mother's pulse a couple of days ago."

Chu Yu thought of his mother in his dream from his past life, who was unable to have children due to her cold constitution, which was why the throne fell to her...

No, even if the mother doesn't have a cold constitution, she won't be able to have children.

My maternal grandfather was a veteran of three reigns and held the position of prime minister. In my dream, my father formed a cabinet only two years after taking office, and my maternal grandfather was marginalized. It was only because he understood my father's intentions that he retired directly and allowed all members of the Mu family to retire or be sent to other places, which preserved the entire Mu family.

How could a person do that? At the very least, they shouldn't!

My maternal grandparents' family were just civil officials; could they possibly rebel?

Now that I think about it, I understand. He probably never thought of having his mother give birth to another son to inherit his position. If the Mu family were still in power, his decision would definitely be hindered.

He doesn't need an empress to stand shoulder to shoulder with him; he only wants to control the entire world by himself.

He might even feel that his mother or sister are stains on his reputation.

Chu Yu didn't want to think of him that way. After all, from childhood to adulthood, his father had always been a great hero in his heart, protecting his country and standing tall.

But as a child, he wouldn't have known that people change.

He glanced at the woman sitting opposite him and vowed in his heart that he would never change his mind. Aunt Ning had saved his life, and he would remember this kindness for the rest of his life!

"Then I'll thank Aunt Ning on behalf of my mother."

Ning Yan: "Don't keep thanking me like that, it's too formal."

"Alright, I'll listen to Aunt Ning. I won't stand on ceremony with you. Then, Aunt Ning, please have someone serve me some soup. I'm going back now."

Ning Yan assumed the boy would return to the military camp the day after tomorrow, so she told him to bring Chu Zheng and Chu Yan over for dinner that night.

He agreed, but to his surprise, he was the only one who came that night, and the guy even brought a bottle of wine with him.

"Where are Zheng-ge and Yan-er?"

Chu Yu: "They had something to do and didn't come."

A look of doubt appeared in Ning Yan's eyes.

"Okay, okay, I'll tell you the truth. I wanted to stay with my younger brother Lin tonight, so I didn't bring them along."

"You silly child, as long as you tell your mother, it's fine for you all to stay with Aunt Ning. It's not like you have nowhere to stay."

That evening, Chu Yu enjoyed the hotpot made by Aunt Ning and drank some wine, feeling incredibly happy. Then he drank too much.

Not too much, just a little tipsy.

After finishing her meal, Chu Lin was led away by a maid to wash up.

Chu Yu also stood up unsteadily, "Aunt Ning, Yu'er is going back to his room to rest."

As soon as he finished speaking, he swayed and was about to fall when Ning Yan quickly helped him up.

In his panic, Chu Yu grabbed Ning Yan's hand, "Thank you, Aunt Ning..."

Ning Yan: ...You brat, you still know how to call me aunt, so let go of my hand!

Chu Yu was also afraid. He carefully observed Aunt Ning's expression, but Aunt Ning's expression remained blank, except for her beautiful eyes, which seemed to carry a hint of anger.

He instinctively felt that he couldn't let go of this hand, because if he did, he might never have the chance to hold it again.

"Aunt Ning, I've had too much to drink. Please forgive me if I've been rude."

Please don't blame me, I can only express my feelings through alcohol.

Anyway, Aunt Ning doesn't want Fourth Uncle anymore, so he can take care of Aunt Ning in Fourth Uncle's place.

Ning Yan glanced at her hand, which he was still holding, and said, "You should go back to your room and rest."

I know my hands are nice to touch, but it would be impolite of you not to let go!

Chu Yu finally let go of that hand, but the soft touch made him clench his fingers tightly.

He tried to feign unconsciousness and fall onto Aunt Ning, but before he could even tilt, Aunt Ning pressed a finger against his forehead.

"Don't go looking for a beating!"

Chu Yu could only say "oh" before standing up and returning to Lin Ge'er's room by himself.

Because he was so nervous, he forgot to pretend to be drunk and walked very steadily.

Ning Yan: ……

She thought the boy would be back to normal by tomorrow, and at least wouldn't run around in front of her again anytime soon.

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