Chapter 286 Return to Beijing

When returning to the small courtyard, Wu Qingyi found a box and carefully put away the things that Chu Zhaohua had left behind.

During this time, she said nothing and remained silent for a long time.

Chu Youning knew that she was upset, so he asked everyone to give her some space, and he told everyone everything Chu Zhaohua had done.

The truth was revealed, and everyone's eyes were filled with disbelief.

"No... Chu Zhaohua, bah... what on earth is my aunt's brain made of? Why is it so weird!"

Xie Ciyan grabbed his head frantically, feeling a little dazed.

Because she had caused a lot of trouble for the royal family over the years, and because of the matter between the little fairy and his aunt, he had often scolded her in private.

But at this moment, he inexplicably felt that he had scolded too harshly, and his conscience began to suffer.

"She..." Jiang Wanrong was silent for a long time, and finally said slowly: "It would be great if she was a man. Who knows... if she became the king, the Yu Kingdom would have a new prosperous era."

As for forgiveness, Jiang Wanrong couldn't say anything.

She would not forgive Chu Zhaohua for the trouble she and her sister had caused, but she would also admire her for the ups and downs of her life.

There is no conflict between the two.

"Oh, by the way, sister, she left something for you, saying it's a little compensation for you. Take a good look at it later."

As he spoke, Chu Youning took out a book from his arms and then presented it with both hands.

[I couldn't help but roll my eyes before. It's full of records of poisonous Galan insects, secret techniques, and detoxification methods. If my sister learns them, we won't have to worry about the rat hidden in Sheng Country mentioned by Chu Zhaohua in the future.]

[But then again... can this be considered compensation? Why does it always feel a little weird? ]

Jiang Wanrong set her eyes on the book and felt mixed emotions for a moment.

This eldest princess is really good at playing with people's hearts.

This book is a collection of Jia Lan's entire life and all her hard work over the years.

The gift was so valuable, and coupled with her love for lost books, she couldn't refuse this compensation.

But... after accepting this book, she would still be a part of her plan for Dayu no matter what.

Regardless of whether she would share this book with others in the future, she would never sit idly by if the Yu Kingdom encountered poisonous insects again.

No matter how you think about it, it makes you feel a little unhappy.

"Thank you Ningning, I will take good care of you."

Jiang Wanrong smiled and carefully put the book away.

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The next day.

There was continuous drizzling rain in the south of the Yangtze River.

Chu Youning and his group began to pack up and prepare to take a carriage back to Beijing.

The nunnery where Chu Zhaohua had lived for more than ten years also caught fire yesterday. After the fire died down, all the people inside disappeared without a trace.

Only the two persimmon trees were not affected at all and are still green and lush amidst the ruins.

"My lady, that person went to the bamboo forest in the mountains yesterday. There is a bamboo house there. In the future...she must be planning to live in seclusion there."

When Wu Qingyi looked back for who knows how many times, Lu Quan finally came back and brought the news that Wu Qingyi cared about most.

After getting this answer, Wu Qingyi finally withdrew his gaze: "Let's set off."

When they arrived, everyone was in a heavy mood and rode as fast as they could.

When we leave, we don't have anything on our mind, so we return slowly.

Along the way, we took the main roads and the waterways, ate, drank and had fun in the counties we passed by, and bought some things to take back before continuing to move forward slowly.

One month later.

Several carriages arrived at the gate of the capital.

The moment the city gate opened, as the carriage entered, the road ahead was cleared and a large number of familiar people stood in the middle.

Emperor Wenzong of Chu stood in the front with his wife and children.

When he saw the carriage stop, there was excitement in his eyes.

"Mother, Yu'er, I'm here to take you back to the palace!"

As Chu Wenzong finished speaking, all the ministers who came to greet him knelt down.

"Your Highnesses, welcome the Empress Dowager and the Princess back to the capital!!!"

"Everyone, stand up."

Wu Qingyi got off the carriage, glanced at the ministers, and holding the wooden box containing Chu Zhaohua's palace ornaments in her hand, she stepped onto the sedan chair prepared by Emperor Wenzong of Chu for the empress dowager to travel.

Chu Wenzong looked at his old mother with confusion in his eyes.

This time the danger from the evil fragrance has been resolved, shouldn't the Queen Mother be very happy?

"Brother, sister-in-law, let's go."

Chu Youning walked over, winked at Chu Lange and Xiao Wukong, and then smiled at Jiang Huaian and Jiang Li who were not far away.

When she got on the carriage, she glanced around but didn't see Qing Qianxue.

There was an inexplicable feeling in her heart, but she quickly suppressed it.

The first thing Chu Youning did when he returned to the palace was to wash up and then take a nap.

After running around for several days, she was so tired that she lost several pounds.

When she woke up, she looked up and saw Chu Wenzong sitting not far away, supporting his head with one hand, staring at her motionlessly.

She couldn't help but take a step back: "Why did my brother come to my place?"