Chapter Twenty-Nine: Xu Chumian Leaves Wenju, Zhao Yu Rebuilds the Courtyard
The next day, when Xu Chumian woke up, Zhao Yu was no longer by her side.
After a night, Xu Chumian's complexion was much better than yesterday.
She stared at the bed curtains for a long time, then turned her gaze slightly toward the window.
The birdsong seemed to come and go, then finally faded away completely as the birds flew off into the distance...
The blanket that was originally in the middle had fallen to the ground at some point, but it was still wrapped around her body intact.
Nothing unusual happened during the night.
Xu Chumian breathed a sigh of relief.
Xu Chumian changed her clothes, tidied up the house, and after making sure that she hadn't forgotten anything, she called Xiao Tao over.
Xu Chumian hummed in agreement, "Where's Mumu?"
"The second young lady is still reading outside the courtyard."
"And him?"
Xiao Tao: "Lord Zhao got up very early; he has to attend court today."
Xu Chumian pursed her lips and remained silent for a moment.
Xiao Tao hesitated, "Miss, last night..."
Xu Chumian shook her head. "It's nothing. Remember, don't tell Qingyan about this."
"If he finds out, he'll say it's the last time the case has been overturned."
Xiao Tao nodded firmly and said, "Miss, don't worry, I know what to say."
Xu Chumian: "Let's go now."
Before Zhao Yu returns.
The guards and servants in the mansion pretended not to see anything, and even when they left the residence, the gatekeeper asked if they needed a carriage.
Ling Yi refused on the spot. After Liu Da brought a carriage from his home, the group got in and left.
Wenju was left far behind.
These past two or three days have felt like a dream.
The carriage wheels rattled, the sound like repeated crushing against Xu Chumian's heart.
She pursed her lips.
If she has to move again, where can she go?
As long as he is in the capital, Zhao Yu can find her residence at any time if he wants to find her.
Liu Da drove the car. After Xu Chumian was rescued that day, Liu Da and Liu Er were also released. The two brothers had nowhere to go, so they had to return to the Xu family's courtyard first.
"Miss, Lord Xiao sent a letter back yesterday."
Upon hearing the sound, Xu Chumian's worried expression paused slightly, and her beautiful eyes immediately lit up, as if the clouds had parted and the sun had come out of her gloomy mood.
Mu Mu heard a familiar name and looked up, her eyes questioning Xu Chumian.
Xu Chumian patted her younger sister's head. "It's Brother Xiao. Brother Xiao should be returning to the capital soon."
Mu Mu's eyebrows curved into a smile, and she smiled too.
Xu Chumian's shop was open as usual for the past two days. Liu Da and Liu Er took turns going to the shop in the morning and afternoon. If anyone asked, the two brothers would say with tears streaming down their faces that the shop had been framed. Fortunately, the truth was eventually found out and justice was served.
Some vendors asked about Manager Xu.
The brothers added that Manager Xu was so frightened that he was unwell and was recuperating at home.
The Persians, along with the villagers' farmers and coachmen, were imprisoned for fabricating evidence to frame Xu Chuming.
As for other matters, Brother Liu is unaware of them.
The carriage was getting closer and closer to the Xu family's courtyard.
Xu Chumian slowly spoke, "Have Miss Shen and Princess Xingyang visited the shop these past few days?"
Liu Da shook his head: "No."
Meanwhile, inside the Prince Chen's residence.
These past few days, Xingyang has been hiding in his residence, not daring to go out, and Shen Lingyin is doing the same.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Qingyan went to such lengths for Xu Chumian, even mobilizing Zhao Yu to rescue her.
Shen Lingyin and Xingyang dared not make this matter public again.
Shen Lingyin dared not provoke Zhao Yu's anger any further. Zhao Yu appeared to be a dignified gentleman, but in reality, he was quite capable. If she did not wish to, no one could gain any advantage from Zhao Yu.
Anyway, the Prefect of the Capital has already taken the blame.
Since Zhao Yu didn't come to settle accounts with them.
Shen Lingyin and Xingyang pretended not to know anything about it and dared not leave the mansion for the past two days, for fear of running into Zhao Yu.
This incident infuriated Princess Xingyang.
"Xu Chumian is just an ordinary woman. What else does she have besides that alluring face?!"
Shen Lingyin pursed her lips tightly, "Don't be in such a hurry. Men in the world value a woman's chastity the most. Once we find an opportunity, we'll make Xu Chumian lose face. I don't believe Xiao Qingyan will still choose Xu Chumian!"
Xingyang calmed down and said, "You're right, let's lay low for a while."
...
Xu Chumian returned to the courtyard.
The house is still the same as it used to be.
Xu Chumian felt a little more at ease.
Xu Chumian entered the room, where a thick carpet covered the floor. She unbuttoned her outer garment, took off her inner garment, and changed into a loose robe to avoid pressing on her wound.
Xiao Qingyan's letter was placed on the table.
She was alone in the room, where the charcoal fire made it warm and cozy.
The envelope was bulging; besides the letter, there were probably other things inside.
Xu Chumian's lips curled into a faint smile.
She tore it open and took a look.
The first thing I got was a dried, golden-yellow leaf.
The leaves were symmetrical in shape and beautiful in color, much like the evening clouds at sunset.
Xiao Qingyan wrote several pages of letters.
Xu Chumian finished reading the paper, and the smile on her face grew softer and softer.
Xiao Qingyan said that this time he went out to catch corrupt officials in secret. He had worked as a peddler, a boatman, and even a butcher. His stall had the most people on the whole street.
The letter mentioned that the leaves looked just like the scenery of his hometown.
First sleep, I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to return to the North. The North is vast and boundless. If I have the chance, I want to take you horseback riding and roam freely beyond the Great Wall. Consider this leaf a gift from the North to you in advance.
He will return to Beijing in two days.
Xiao Qingyan spoke frankly, but he was also meticulous, taking care of Xu Chumian's feelings in every word he uttered.
Xiao Qingyan was like that.
How could Xu Chumian not be tempted?
In another two or three days, her injuries should be completely gone, and Xiao Qingyan should not be able to detect them.
Xiao Tao took Mu Mu to the next clinic for treatment.
After taking her medicine, Xu Chumian fell asleep and woke up in the evening.
Meanwhile, Zhao Yu rode his horse back to Wenju.
Throughout the journey, Zhao Yu remained calm, as if he had already anticipated Xu Chumian's departure.
The mansion was quiet. Zhao Yu stood in the empty main courtyard, his pale face showing an unreadable expression.
Guan Yan couldn't help but ask, "Master, are you really going to let Miss Xu leave?"
In the past two or three days, Zhao Yu's complexion has improved considerably, no longer resembling the lifeless atmosphere that once filled the Zhao residence...
Guan Yan could tell that Miss Xu held a very important place in the young master's heart.
Zhao Yu said coldly, "What's the rush?"
The first sleep simply requires time to think.
The wife may look delicate, but she is actually very opinionated. However, once she gets stuck on a particular idea, not even ten oxen could pull her back.
Once Chu Mian has thought things through, she will come back.
Zhao Yu did not return to the Zhao residence that night, but instead stayed overnight at Wenju.
He gave Guanyan a few drawings.
The top sheet of paper had the words "Heyun Academy" written on it.
Guan Yan looked stunned.
Zhao Yu: "Build a courtyard in the bamboo grove open space connecting to Songchi Courtyard, and do everything according to the blueprints."
I rest my head on the pillow that Xu Chumian slept on last night.
Zhao Yu had trouble sleeping.
Three days.
He gave Xu Chumian three days to consider.
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