Chapter 289: Lie Come True
The golden morning sun shines on the family of three, and the picture is warm and harmonious.
Taifu Zhou looked at the backs of the three people and said with relief: "This is good. The princess is a good daughter-in-law, and Yan'er is also a good child."
Zhou's mother didn't say anything, but her face was obviously relieved.
After being married for many years, Taifu Zhou knew at a glance that Zhou's mother accepted Yu Lan and Zhuang Yan. It was just that she was embarrassed to say it out loud because of her face and strong personality.
Anyway, there is a long way to go, and their family has plenty of time.
After returning from the stable, washing his hands and sitting at the dining table, Zhuang Yan's excitement was still there.
"Father, when can I ride Xueying?" Zhuang Yan asked Zhou Boxu eagerly.
Xueying was the name they had just given the horse. As it was time for breakfast and they had to go to the palace to pay their respects, Zhou Boxu only showed Zhuang Yin a look and did not let him ride the horse.
Looking at Zhuang Yin's expectant eyes, Zhou Boxu wiped his hands with a handkerchief and said, "I'll take you out of town to ride horses in the evening."
It was hot in the summer, and it would only get cooler when the sun went down.
"Okay." Zhuang Yin agreed happily, his eyes shining.
Yu Lan looked at the two people getting along naturally and a comfortable smile appeared on his face.
After breakfast, the three of them went to the palace to pay their respects.
At the same time, Doctor Chen arrived at Cao's house.
As witnesses, Yu Zheng and Doctor Yu Shi also went to Cao's house. Because Grand Tutor Cao was too ill to see guests, several people waited in the hall, and only Master Zheng and Doctor Chen went to Grand Tutor Cao's courtyard.
Cao Qian took the two into Grand Tutor Cao's room.
Master Zheng, full of doubts, approached the bed and saw the person sleeping on the bed, and his face changed immediately.
Grand Tutor Cao is really still alive! How could this be?
"Father." Cao Qian called Grand Tutor Cao on the bed, and called several times in a row, but Grand Tutor Cao did not respond.
Doctor Chen's heart "stomped" and he had a bad premonition.
"I'll take a look at the Grand Tutor." The moment Doctor Chen stretched out his hand and touched Grand Tutor Cao, his heart sank immediately.
In the hot June, Grand Tutor Cao's hands were unexpectedly cool.
To confirm, Doctor Chen felt the pulse and breath, and confirmed that Grand Tutor Cao was dead.
"Master Cao, your father... passed away."
"What?"
"What?"
Cao Qian and Master Zheng shouted in surprise at the same time, greatly surprised by the result.
After the shock, Cao Qian stepped forward, grabbed Grand Tutor Cao's hand, and called out urgently.
But no matter how he called, Grand Tutor Cao did not respond at all.
"How could this happen? I served you soup last night, how could it be..." Cao Qian knelt in front of the bed, extremely sad and unable to accept it.
Last night, he personally fed "Grand Tutor Cao" the bowl of "calming soup" in front of the Cao family, without arousing any suspicion.
Doctor Chen said, "Master Cao, please accept my condolences. Your father must have passed away in his sleep. He passed away peacefully and without any pain."
The pulse of death had disappeared, and Doctor Chen could not find out anything.
Master Zheng stood there in a daze and asked, "Did he just pass away last night?"
"Yes." Doctor Chen replied, "I went to report to His Royal Highness Prince Jing."
Master Zheng glanced at Master Cao on the bed and followed him.
Watching the two figures disappear at the door, Cao Qian showed a sneer on his face.
Want to use his father's death to make a fuss? That depends on whether he agrees.
It was time to do it. Master Cao's death could not be kept secret forever. Doctor Chen's visit was just in time to complete the drama for him.
Cao Qian stood up, looked down at the deceased Master Cao on the bed, and prepared for the last scene.
In the front hall, Yu Zheng and his companions had not been sitting for long when they saw Doctor Chen and Master Zheng coming back.
So soon?
"How is Grand Tutor Cao?" Yu Zheng asked.
Doctor Chen bowed and said, "Your Highness, Grand Tutor Cao is dead. Judging from the appearance, he must have passed away in his sleep last night."
This was just a guess based on surface signs. The exact cause required an autopsy. But Grand Tutor Cao was highly respected. It was reasonable for him to die in his own home after being bedridden for many years. There was no need and no one dared to do an autopsy.
Doctor Yu Shi and Doctor Zheng were both shocked when they heard this.
How could it be such a coincidence?
Grand Tutor Cao was still alive yesterday, but died today when the doctor came?
The hall fell into silence for a moment.
At this time, Cao Qian came with red eyes and a sad face.
"My father has passed away, and his affairs need to be taken care of urgently, so I won't keep the prince and the others."
"My condolences, Lord Cao." Yu Zheng and the others stood up and left.
However, as soon as they stepped out of the hall, they were blocked by Cao Sheng.
"Mr. Zheng, you don't keep your word." Cao Sheng glared at Master Zheng.
Although Grand Tutor Cao died, he just passed away last night, not a few months ago as rumored, so Master Zheng was wrong in this matter. According to the agreement, he had to apologize to Grand Tutor Cao.
Master Zheng didn't expect Cao Sheng to still hold on to this matter, his face changed and said: "Okay, I'll go to Grand Tutor Cao to apologize."
As he said that, he raised his foot and was about to go to Grand Tutor Cao's yard.
Cao Qian said: "Wait a minute."
Master Zheng stamped his feet.
Cao Qian said in a deep voice: "My father has passed away, Master Zheng, please do not disturb him again. If you really want to, just go to the coffin tomorrow to burn incense."
Master Zheng looked at Cao Sheng.
The dead are the most important, he had no opinion, it depends on whether Cao Sheng agrees or not.
Cao Sheng snorted in annoyance, which was considered a silent agreement.
After sending Yu Zheng and others away, Cao Qian warned Cao Sheng: "You will be in charge of your grandfather's funeral in the next few days. You should be obedient. If you dare to make trouble again, I will break your legs."
Cao Sheng didn't understand what he had done wrong?
After leaving Cao's house, Yu Zheng went back to the palace to pick up Jiang Shu and went to the palace.
When they arrived at Zhongling Palace, Yu Lan, Zhou Boxu and Zhuang Yan had been there for a long time, talking happily with Yu Guifei and the emperor.
"Uncle, aunt." Zhuang Yin stood up to greet them, his face filled with a cheerful smile.
Jiang Shu was stunned, and his heart was filled with emotion.
After seeing Zhuang Yin so many times, today was the first time he saw the innocent and carefree smile of a child on his face.
Children who have received father's love are really different.
"You are here, sit down quickly." Concubine Yu Guifei gently asked the two to sit down.
After Jiang Shu sat down, Concubine Yu Guifei stared at Jiang Shu's bulging belly and asked caringly: "Are you okay recently?"
"Well, it's just that I move more at night, and I don't sleep well." Jiang Shu sighed slightly.
There are some things that Jiang Shu didn't say, such as frequent urination, back pain and chest bloating...
It is true that only when you raise a child will you understand the kindness of your parents. If you are not a mother, you don't know how difficult it is to be pregnant. Concubine
Yu Gui and Yu Lan were both experienced people, and they understood Jiang Shu's feelings very well. They also knew that some things were not suitable to be said in front of a man, so they immediately took Jiang Shu to the inner hall.
After watching the three people leave, the emperor asked Yu Zheng: "What's the situation in the Cao Mansion?"
"Grand Tutor Cao has passed away, and the Cao family is preparing for the funeral." Yu Zheng briefly explained the situation.
After hearing this, the emperor sneered: "It's really a good trick. It gave him a chance to cover up his lie."
Yu Zheng had already informed the emperor of the death of Grand Tutor Cao.
The emperor forbeared and cooperated with Yu Zheng to act in secret.
Zhou Boxu said: "Although this move has covered up the lie, it has also completely lost Grand Tutor Cao's chess move. In the near future, the Cao family will definitely take action."