Chapter 419 With my sister-in-law around, I'm not afraid of anything.
Lord Jin said coldly, "He is not my son, so naturally he is not some young master. Isn't he on his way back now? It's common for accidents to happen on the way."
The butler hesitated, "Sir, we've raised the young master for so many years after all..."
Lord Jin's eyes were filled with ruthlessness. "These years have been a disgrace!"
Seeing his reaction, the butler didn't try to persuade him any further.
He was silent for a moment, then asked, "And what about the lady?"
Lord Jin's gaze softened considerably. "Madam is still Madam, her food, clothing, and daily necessities are the same as always. However, send someone to keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't try to kill herself."
Although Lord Jin had many wives and concubines, he still couldn't bring himself to be ruthless towards Madam Jin.
Madam Jin also thought that she wouldn't do anything to her youngest son because of this.
After all, the Jin family no longer has any heirs capable of taking over the family business.
However, Madam Jin underestimated the hatred that Master Jin harbored for Master He and Young Master Jin.
In his view, as long as they were around, he would have no face.
After receiving the instructions, the steward left and immediately dispatched several skilled assassins to Qingzhou Prefecture.
Within Cheng'an County, after seeing that Young Master Jin had left, Granny Zhou and the Third Prince moved back to the Zhou residence.
After staying at the Zhou family's residence for more than ten days, the Seventh Prince finally met his long-awaited mother, the Empress Dowager.
These days, in order not to arouse the suspicion of Young Master Jin, Aunt Zhou and the Third Prince have been hiding and have not dared to go out.
The seventh prince knelt down before the two of them, and soon his face was covered in tears.
After he finished crying, he said to Aunt Zhou, "Mother, don't worry, I won't take this throne. It originally belonged to my elder brother."
Aunt Zhou smiled at him and said, "Now that your father wants you to be the crown prince, you should sit in this position and not let those scheming people in the palace take it away."
The seventh prince nodded emphatically after hearing this.
At this moment, Zhou Quan also arrived.
He had met the Seventh Prince some time ago on his wedding day.
Both of them were very surprised by the other's change.
Our relationship is actually better than before.
Zhou Quan asked him, "Seventh Brother, when are you going back to the capital?"
The Seventh Prince replied, "The young master of the Jin family has probably arrived in the capital by now. My wife and I are also heading back."
At this moment, Zhou Ruiyuan came out from outside and said, "It seems that Young Master Jin will not be able to reach the capital."
The seventh prince asked in confusion, "Why?"
Zhou Ruiyuan slowly said, "I just received news that the young master of the Jin family encountered bandits on his way back, and his fate is unknown."
The Seventh Prince, Zhou Quan, and Aunt Zhou all showed surprise.
"Bandits? Where are there any bandits on our official roads now?"
Zhou Ruiyuan shook his head and said, "Not only that, I just received news that Master He suddenly died in his mansion."
Aunt Zhou's expression changed drastically. "Someone killed Master He?!"
Zhou Ruiyuan did not refute her, but continued, "That's right."
Aunt Zhou slowly composed herself and sighed, "This Master He has harmed many women in his life, so this is what he deserves."
Zhou Ruiyuan took two steps forward. "Even if he wasn't killed, he wouldn't live past this autumn."
The Seventh Prince frowned and asked in confusion, "What about Young Master Jin? Could it be that he also offended someone?"
Zhou Ruiyuan shook his head, "I have no idea about that."
As he spoke, he turned back to look at the Seventh Prince with a serious expression, "You should return to the capital as soon as possible. I have a feeling that something is going to happen in the capital recently."
The seventh prince nodded.
Zhou Feng and Zhou Zhao also came over.
Zhou Feng said, "I'll go back with you."
The seventh prince thought for a moment and smiled, "That's fine, we can look out for each other on the road."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhou's eyes revealed a hint of reluctance.
Once Zhou Quan's wedding is held, Zhou Zhao will return to the military camp, and Zhou Feng, Han Yan'er, and the Seventh Prince will all return to the capital.
In the end, only a few of them were left in the house.
Du Wanchun walked in from outside and said, "Second brother, seventh brother, this time when we go back, let's not take the official road, let's take the waterway."
Zhou Feng smiled and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking."
He had suffered some time ago and had become more cautious.
Young Master Jin just had an accident on the official road, so they should switch to the waterway, which is naturally the safest option.
Du Wanchun then prepared some dry food for them.
There was also a small medicine box. She handed the medicine box to Han Yan'er and said, "Second sister-in-law, there are some life-saving medicines in this box. Take it back to the capital and keep it with you."
Han Yan'er nodded. "Thank you, sister-in-law."
Du Wanchun smiled and placed the medicine box in her hand.
Han Yan'er never expected that this small medicine box would actually save their lives.
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