Chapter 130 Xu Nian Returns to Xu Mansion Xu Nian Plans to Go South

Xu Nian didn't know if anyone was paying attention to her, but she knew it was better to be safe than sorry. She remembered that when she went to the provincial capital before, she heard someone say that Concubine Zhen's brother was there. Although she didn't know if this would affect Luo Jinan, she still did it.

The Xu family took Xu Nian back home and asked what happened. Xu Nian only said that Luo Jinan's cold had relapsed and she was in danger, and she was scared. It showed that they had given up on this marriage. Although the Xu family did not believe Xu Nian's words, they did not continue to ask.

Tian sent Xu Nian back to Qingteng Courtyard. Old Man Xu and Wang kept Xu Yaozu to question him. Xu Yaozu was also confused and didn't know what was going on.

"I, an old woman, don't believe a word of what the eldest girl said. Others may not understand me, but I do. Don't even say that Jin'an is just critically ill. Even if she passes away, she won't come back."

"Mother, be careful with your words."

Wang saw the nervous look in her eldest son's eyes and felt even more unsure. These two people didn't tell her anything, so how could an old woman like her guess what was going on?

Old Man Xu also looked at his eldest son several times, "Big Boss, are you hiding something from us?"

Xu Yaozu struggled for a while, then sent everyone out of the room and took out the divorce letter and the imperial edict that Luo Jinan had written earlier.

Wang was illiterate but Old Man Xu knew a few words. When he saw the two things, he was so scared that his hands started shaking.

"Boss, what does this mean?"

Xu Yaozu whispered, "That's what you meant. We left this behind so that Nian'er would have a way out after she married into the palace."

Old Man Xu stuffed the things into Xu Yaozu's hands and said urgently, "Keep it safe, don't let it slip out easily."

Wang was confused by what the father and son said, "What are you looking at?"

Old Man Xu and Xu Yaozu did not respond. Although Old Man Xu was an old farmer, he knew that conferring titles and fiefs on princesses was something only the emperor could do. This prince must be no simple person!

It's not that Xu Nian didn't want to tell the truth to her family, but most of the Xu family were ordinary people. Once she told them about the fight for the throne, they might not have the courage to bear it. Why should she let them worry with her?

The Xu family had been living very cautiously these days, because Xu Nian fell ill after returning from the royal city. Wang was so anxious that she scolded Xu Yaozu in Shouzhu Courtyard every day, blaming him for leaving Xu Nian alone in the royal city, otherwise these things would not have happened. Tian was crying in her room every day, because she didn't see anyone during the days when Xu Nian was sick.

Xu Nian was not pretending to be sick, she was really sick. She was just an ordinary person, and this was the first time in her two lives that she faced such a big choice in her life. She didn't know whether her next decision was correct. She only knew that she couldn't let Luo Jinan face the next dilemma alone.

Fortunately, she was just worried too much, and she recovered after a few days of rest. That night, Xu Nian came to Shouzhu Courtyard, which was rare. Wang was so happy that she didn't know what to do, so she hurriedly asked Aunt Zhang to prepare more food that Xu Nian liked.

This was also the first time that Xu Nian had a reunion dinner with the Xu family after she came back. Everyone looked at Xu Nian's pale face and did not dare to ask too many questions. During the meal, they all told her interesting stories in the mansion.

After dinner, everyone went back to their own courtyards first. Only Old Man Xu and his wife and Xu Yaozu and his wife stayed in Shouzhu Courtyard. Xu Yaozu saw that Xu Nian might have something to say, so he asked everyone else to leave the room.

After Mo Yu and Yan Fu went out, they did not leave but stood outside the door. Xu Yaozu frowned, knowing that what Xu Nian was talking about might not be a trivial matter.

Before Xu Yaozu could think deeply, Xu Nian stood up and knelt in the hall, shocking everyone so much that they stood up straight. Wang was so distressed that she stood up and tried to help her granddaughter up.

Xu Nian knelt obediently, "Grandpa, grandma, parents, I have a favor to ask, I hope you can fulfill it."

Wang sat down, patted her legs and nodded, "Big girl, you get up and talk first. I'll grant you whatever you want to do."

Tian sat in her seat with red eyes looking at her daughter kneeling in the hall without saying a word.

Finally, Xu Yaozu sighed and said, "Get up, tell us what you have to say. If possible, we will not hold you back."

Xu Nian slowly stood up but did not sit down. He raised his head and said firmly, "I will be away from home for a while. I don't know how long it will be. And... I hope the family can spread the word that I am recuperating at the manor."

"Why are you leaving home? Where are you going? How long are you going?"

This time it was Tian who asked the question anxiously. Wang also looked at Xu Nian, obviously wanting to know as well.

Xu Nian no longer concealed the truth and said, "There has been a war at the border of Yangcheng. Luo Jin'an has already rushed there to provide support. Although the initial supplies of food and fodder have been sent out behind the army, this war may be a protracted one. The 100,000 troops in the northern border also need to eat, and the food and fodder provided by the northern border alone is far from enough, so I plan to go south to buy food."

Wang and Tian, ​​the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, were stunned. Even Old Man Xu and Xu Yaozu were shocked.

"Nian'er, don't be impulsive. It's not something a little girl like you can decide on such a big matter as food and fodder. I believe the prince will definitely have his own arrangements."

Although Xu Yaozu advised like this, he was still very unsure in his heart. He did not expect that a war would break out in Yangcheng again. When he thought of the current court, Xu Yaozu sighed deeply.

Xu Nian knew that her request would be obstructed by her family, but she had to go on this trip. Although she didn't know how to fight, she knew the importance of food and medicine, and these were what she had the most.

The four members of the Xu family tried to persuade her for a while, but Tian cried so much that her eyes were swollen.

Xu Nian sighed slowly, "Grandpa, grandma, dad, mom, you know that I have the protection of the mountain goddess, I must go on this trip."

Hearing this, Tian cried even louder, for she knew she could not keep her daughter.

Sure enough, the Xu family's main hall fell silent, and Xu Yaozu finally spoke.

"When do we leave?"

"tomorrow"

“…”

Outside the Xu residence, Yan Fu helped Xu Nian get on the carriage, and the three sisters-in-law of the Tian family leaned against each other with red eyes.

"Sister-in-law, why does Nian'er insist on living in the manor? She has just recovered from her illness. How can the conditions in the manor compare to those in the mansion?"

"Yes, sister-in-law, how about you give me some more advice?"

Tian shook her head slightly. "It's good to go to the manor. It's just to relax."

When Zheng and Xiao Wang heard what Tian said, they stopped trying to persuade her. Well, Nian'er must have made up her mind, otherwise, given how much her mother-in-law and sister-in-law loved her, how could they let her live in the manor.

Xu Nian said goodbye to his family and went to his newly bought villa, where Yanci was waiting.

When Xu Nian arrived at the villa, he didn't see anyone except Yan Ci.

Yanci took out a wooden box and handed it to Xu Nian with both hands.

"Miss, this is the banknote you asked for. The set of glass cups you gave me sold for 12,800 taels, and here is the money."