Chapter 77 Go Home, Don’t Try to Drive Me Out

After Zhu'er and An'an arrived, the meal was placed in the inner room. Anyway, they would just eat a quick bite in the next few days, so they would just have to get by.

Mrs. Yang looked at her two grandchildren, who had used some other things and gradually regained their spirits, apparently having recovered.

Only Yang herself knows whether she has figured it out or not, but as long as she can get through this moment, perhaps things will get better slowly.

In the next few days, Zhou Yishao continued to accompany Yang, and Chen Lianxiu would go to see her once or twice a day. After about three or four days, Yang was able to get out of bed. Soon after, he went to the mourning hall again, asked them to make some changes, and gave them some instructions.

Zhou Linjin was naturally there too. He recounted the events of the Second House to Yang. Yang remained silent for a long time, finally shaking her head. "Your father can't escape this disaster. Even if it weren't for them, there would be others."

The rain started to fall again. Yang was in no hurry to leave, but stood quietly in front of Zhou Chang's coffin, not knowing what she was thinking.

Zhou Yishao avoided Zhou Linjin, pulled Shen Lianxiu aside, and asked quietly: "I heard that you are going back tomorrow?"

Chen Lianxiu nodded and said, "I've been in the Duke's Mansion for a long time. I don't have anything else to do right now, so I want to go back first. An An can't leave me alone, but if you need her sometimes, you can send someone to pick her up and bring her back later."

Zhou Yishao didn't say much, just asked: "Have you told A-di?"

"Not yet." Chen Lianxiu couldn't help but glance at Zhou Linjin who was standing over there with Yang, but quickly retracted his gaze and lowered his eyelids.

"You still won't forgive him?"

Chen Lianxiu was silent for a while, then said, "Forgive or not, what else can I say?"

Zhou Yishao sighed softly, then left to talk to Zhou Linjin for a few words. Not long after, Zhou Linjin and Zhou Yishao came together. Zhou Linjin walked in front of Chen Lianxiu, while Zhou Yishao stopped a little further away.

Zhou Linjin pursed his lips, as if he was thinking, or hesitating, and after a moment he said, "Don't go back."

Shen Lianxiu didn't say anything.

"It's a mess outside right now. If you insist on leaving, I will follow you." Zhou Linjin paused and continued, "That house doesn't actually belong to Ao Xing, but to me. Don't try to drive me out."

Shen Lianxiu smiled.

The situation has become increasingly urgent in recent days. After the Rong State learned of Zhou Chang's death, the morale of the soldiers at the border was greatly boosted. Although a lot of troops have been temporarily transferred there, it is still unknown whether they can hold on. In addition, King Hui has already revealed his trump card and is working together with the Rong State. He is now leading his troops to attack the capital. Half of the troops in the capital have been transferred to the border, and now they are attacked from both sides.

Many people in the city had heard the news and moved away from the capital to seek refuge. The city began to become chaotic. Not only did the price of rice rise, but there were also more robberies and thefts than usual.

If they did not leave the capital, then staying in a wealthy family would indeed be a safe choice. Even the second house, where such an incident had happened, had the audacity to ask Yang not to drive them away as an orphan and a widow. Although Yang hated Zhou Linyu and Zhou Rong for killing Zhou Chang, she could not bear to be so cruel to women and children, so she agreed.

"It's Ao Xing's house. Can I chase you away?" she asked back, half self-deprecating and half sarcastic.

Zhou Linjin grabbed her arm, his tone lowering: "Don't leave. You can treat me however you want, but don't leave. Just stay here, okay?"

At this time, Zhou Yishao couldn't help but walk over and said, "Ayuan, it's a mess outside, it's a mess at home, and mother's health hasn't fully recovered yet. I'm just barely holding on. Please, for my sake, stay and help me!"

Seeing that Chen Lianxiu was still silent, Zhou Yishao knew that although she looked as gentle and considerate as before in the past few days at the Duke Cheng's Mansion, and sometimes gave people the illusion that she had tacitly agreed to stay, she actually still had some grudges in her heart, and these grudges mainly came from Zhou Linjin, so it would probably not be easy to completely eliminate them.

However, Zhou Yishao was quick, and it didn't matter what Zhou Linjin couldn't do or say for her.

"It's not appropriate for you to stay with An An at my place these days. I'll have someone move all of yours and An An's things back to Zhuoxinzhai." Zhou Yishao said immediately.

"No," Chen Lianxiu saw Zhou Yishao was about to call for help and quickly stopped her, "You can stay, but I don't want to live with... him."

It is indeed better to stay here for the moment. She can still handle it herself, but she cannot let An An be in any danger. Besides, Zhou Linjin has already said that he will follow her, and it will be the same even if she goes out. It is better to stay.

But even if she was asked to move back to Zhuoxinzhai and live under the same roof with Zhou Linjin, she still couldn't get over it.

Zhou Yishao didn't say anything after hearing this. When Zhou Linjin heard that she was willing to stay, he hurriedly said, "Okay, we won't stay in Zhuoxinzhai. I'll ask them to find another clean courtyard..."

"Shut up," Zhou Yishao scolded Zhou Linjin in a low voice, interrupting him. He then frowned and glanced at Zhou Linjin, "We packed it up in a hurry. I'm afraid Yuan and An'an won't be comfortable living here. Move out of Zhuoxinzhai and let them move in."

This time, Zhou Yishao did not give Zhou Linjin and Shen Lianxiu a chance to speak. He went out directly to call people and make arrangements.

Zhou Linjin's heart suddenly relaxed, as if a tightly bound rope was suddenly loosened, and he let out a sigh of relief.

It would naturally be better for her to live back in Zhuoxinzhai. After all, it was their home and it always reminded her of the past. Only by letting her return to Zhuoxinzhai would she not feel like a guest living there.

Zhou Linjin kept feeling thankful that Zhou Yishao had come up with an idea in a hurry.

While he was thinking, he whispered to Shen Lianxiu, "You can stay here. I won't disturb you."

Chen Lianxiu raised her eyelids to indicate that she heard it.

At this time, Zhou Yishao came over after finishing his arrangements. Seeing that the two people were still standing quietly in the vent, he said, "I've asked them to go and clean up. Erlang, you should also go back with A Yuan to see if there is anything left behind. If there are any missing items in Zhuoxinzhai, we need to quickly replenish them."

At Zhou Yishao's strong request, Zhou Linjin and Shen Lianxiu went back to Zhou Yishao again.

Chen Lianxiu never had much stuff, and the extra things that came out now were An An's. When they arrived, the servants had almost finished packing and were about to send them to Zhuoxinzhai.

Only An An was still playing with Zhu Er. Seeing Chen Lianxiu and the others coming back, she ran over and asked Chen Lianxiu, "Are we leaving again?"

During this period of time, An An had been tossed around and moved to several places. Chen Lianxiu was afraid that she would be scared, so she didn't rush to speak. She just squatted down and rubbed her little head. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Zhou Linjin say, "I'm not leaving."

An An turned her gaze to Zhou Linjin and asked, "But why don't you go home?"

"This is your home." Zhou Linjin answered seriously.

But An An's reaction was obviously different from what Zhou Linjin secretly expected. After hearing it, she burst into tears.

Chen Lianxiu glared at Zhou Linjin, then ignored Zhou Linjin and picked up An An and coaxed her in her arms.

Zhu'er also ran out to watch the fun, and asked Zhou Linjin chatteringly what happened to An An.

Zhou Linjin was in a state of panic. Zhu'er refused to give in, and An'an continued to cry loudly, and her crying became louder and louder. Even Chen Lianxiu didn't know what was wrong with her.

In the end, Shen Lianxiu had no choice but to say to Zhou Linjin, "Why don't you go back first?"

Zhou Linjin wanted it more than anything. He wanted to take An An, who was still crying, from Shen Lianxiu's arms, but An An no longer wanted him to hold her, and she clung tightly to Shen Lianxiu.

Fortunately, as they walked, An An was probably really tired of crying, and gradually stopped crying, leaving only sobbing. Halfway through the walk, she fell asleep while sobbing.

Hearing An An was no longer moving, Zhou Linjin immediately said, "I'll hold her."

Without waiting for Shen Lianxiu to speak, Zhou Linjin directly carried An An over.

"Hey..." Chen Lianxiu was scared to death, fearing that An An, who had just fallen asleep, would be woken up by him, but An An just twisted a few times and then fell asleep.

The two continued to walk forward, and Zhou Linjin couldn't help but ask Shen Lianxiu in a low voice: "What happened to her just now?"

"I don't know," Shen Lianxiu also shook his head, "Maybe he suddenly thought of something."

"Could it be that something I said scared her?"

Chen Lianxiu was silent for a moment before she said, "It shouldn't be that serious, but that's how children are. She'll forget it after a while."

Zhou Linjin said nothing more after hearing this.

After a long time, Shen Lianxiu heard him ask again: "A Yuan, do you think I can be a good father?"

In the night, Shen Lianxiu's eyes flashed, but only for a moment, and soon went out like fireworks. Her black pupils only reflected the dark night, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking.

She didn't answer Zhou Linjin's question, but just looked up at the sky, sighed softly, and said, "Let's go quickly, it looks like it's going to rain again."

They soon arrived at Zhuoxinzhai. Two large lanterns were hung high at the entrance of Zhuoxinzhai. Two maids were waiting for them at the door with lanterns. They came over when they saw them from afar and welcomed them inside.

After Chen Lianxiu stepped through the gate of Zhuoxinzhai, he lowered his eyes and did not look around deliberately.

Look at this place where I once lived for a while.

No one knew that her hands hidden under her sleeves were shaking slightly.

She thought she could accept it calmly, so when Zhou Yishao suggested that she move back to Zhuoxinzhai as long as Zhou Linjin moved out, she had no objection. But only when she actually stood here again did she realize that she was still afraid.

She felt chills all over her body, and she could remember every scene when she was driven out of here like a stray dog.

Chen Lianxiu paused and couldn't help wanting to take a step back, but before he could take the final step, something blocked his way from behind.

She turned her head slightly and heard Zhou Linjin ask from behind: "Why don't you leave?"

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Author's words: Guess why An An was crying so hard [glasses]