What Lord Chu couldn't say was that the current emperor was indecisive. He knew that it was the two women who harmed the late crown prince, and he also knew that it was the second prince who harmed the ninth prince, but he could never bring himself to do it. As a result, the Wang family and the Sun family have been operating in the court for so many years and have gradually become powerful. Now it is not as easy to deal with those two families as before, unless the emperor is ruthless and punishes them severely, but the emperor is unwilling to punish the two princes and the two women who are one with them. It is even more difficult to support the ninth prince to ascend to the throne with such hesitation. Fortunately, the ninth prince is smart and courageous...
The reason why the late emperor knew that the Yuan family would not sell out the country and still destroyed them was because he saw that the current emperor was soft-hearted and was afraid that he would lose the Li family's kingdom, so he wanted to help him clear the obstacles first. However, the late emperor cleared the wrong ones, leaving behind the treacherous ministers except for the loyal ones...
None of them said anything, but they all knew in their hearts that as long as the little god was not sent away safely, there would be a sword hanging over the heads of the Chu family.
Tangyuan was definitely the most secretive place. However, if his identity was exposed, it would be difficult to protect him.
After discussion, it was decided that Chen Dabao would temporarily live in the General's Mansion in Dingzhou Prefecture. Chu Lingxuan could go home every day, and his troops were also there, so he could be better protected.
Do what you say, prepare tomorrow and set off the day after tomorrow.
Finally, Chen Afu showed them the two pills of "magic medicine". After the men passed them around to look at them, they asked Chen Afu to keep them safe.
The meeting ended late at night.
Chu Lingxuan asked Lord Chu to stay for one night and leave tomorrow.
Lord Chu shook his head. Rong Zhao was "attacked" by a flock of birds again, and in the temple. There would definitely be an imperial censor to impeach him. Maybe even the Yong'an Marquisate would be implicated. He had to hurry back as soon as possible.
He took a horse-drawn carriage to the outskirts of Dingzhou City, rested for two hours at the post station, and then took an early boat back to the capital.
Just as he was about to leave, the old man said, "Don't let that woman go to the Marquis' Mansion again. Not only is she annoying, she's even disliked by birds. We are disgusted by her."
Lord Chu smiled awkwardly, stopped, turned around and said, "Okay."
After seeing off Lord Chu, Chu Lingxuan took Chen Afu by the hand and walked towards Yanxiang Pavilion.
The starry sky was bright, the night wind was blowing, and the shadows of the trees were dancing. The two walked slowly, without a servant beside them.
After the meeting, both of them felt a lot more relaxed knowing what to do next.
Chu Lingxuan squeezed Chen Afu's hand and begged in a low voice, "Afu, I have been patient for a long time. Can you please..." He whispered a few words in a low voice.
Chen Ahfu chuckled and said, "Not good."
Chu Lingxuan smiled and said, "You'll know whether it's good or not in a while..."
In the silent night, two people laughed softly. Even though the sound was not loud, it seemed very abrupt. Chen Ahfu quickly covered his mouth, and the two of them laughed silently again.
When I woke up the next day, Chu Lingxuan was gone again.
As soon as breakfast was served, Chen Dabao led Zhuifeng's family to the table. He bowed to Ah Fu first and said, "Good morning, mother."
As soon as he finished speaking, he ran up and kissed Chen Afu twice.
Chen Afu also kissed him, and the two sat at the table to eat. After Chen Dabao and Chu Hanyan came back, they forgot about their father's father and did not continue to ask questions. Chen Afu was reluctant, some things were indeed difficult to say to children.
Before, Chen Afu really regarded Chen Dabao as her own son and was reluctant to leave him. But now, looking at this young man leisurely eating his meal, she wanted to send him out safely for the first time.
Dabao noticed that his mother looked at him in a strange way and asked, "Mom, why do you look at your son like this?"
Chen Ahfu joked, "Mother thinks her son is getting more and more handsome as he grows older."
Chen Dabao also felt shy and said uncomfortably, "Just keep these words of praise from your mother in your heart and don't say them out loud. If others hear them, they will laugh at us."
Chen Afu added, "Grandpa has not been in good health recently. Your father wants him to move to the city where it is more convenient to see a doctor. Since Grandpa has gone, our family will all move to the city to live for a while."
Dabao was very happy to hear that he could go to the capital this time. But he was a good student and said regretfully, "Then I can't go to school."
Chen Ahfu said, "Mr. Liao will go with us. He will teach you in the General's Mansion." He added, "Your uncle will go too."
Chen Dabao was very happy to hear this, and he walked to school with even more cheerful steps.
Chen Afu asked Li Ma and others to pack up their things. When Chu Hanyan and Xiao Lixuan went to Fuyuan to play, she went to Luyuan.
Chen Ming and Wang Shi are both here.
Chen Afu's excuse was that the old Marquis Chu was in poor health and living in the city was convenient for medical treatment. Mr. Liao would definitely go with him, so let A Lu go too, as he also lived in the General's Mansion.
For the sake of A Lu's studies, Chen Ming and Wang Shi certainly could not stop him from going, so Wang Shi hurried to pack his things.
Chen Ming smiled and said, "Your mother and I have discussed that we will buy a house in the capital city in the future. We have our business there, and your third uncle and uncle both live there, so we can stay there when we have nothing to do."
Chen Ahfu smiled and said, "This is the best..."
She also suggested that they buy a bigger house, preferably one with three entrances, all in one go. If the money was not enough, she could add to it.
Chen Ming smiled and said, "No need for my daughter, my parents have money now."
Chen Ahfu didn't directly say that she would help them buy a house. If it were the case, she might really use her own private money to buy one for them. But she heard some time ago that Chen Ming seemed to be saving private money.
The restaurant's dividends and the output of the land were all accounted for, so Chen Ming couldn't save them privately. It was mainly Chen Er's grain shop in the county. Last time, Chen Afu heard Wang accidentally say how much money he made, but Chen Afu felt that he should have made more than that.
Moreover, ever since he sent Wang Cheng and his family to the prefectural capital, Chen Ming often said that the shop was busy and he wanted to live in the county town. Wang felt sorry for him and always gave him a lot of money to let him stay in the best inn and eat better.
However, later Chen Afu heard that he was staying in the most ordinary inn and the food was not that good.
Chen Afu didn't dare tell Wang about all this, for fear of affecting their relationship.
She guessed that Chen Ming's private money was not for bad reasons, but most likely to help the first wife buy a house in the city. If the second and third wives, including Wang's uncle, bought houses in the city, the first wife would definitely feel unbalanced. Chen Ming wanted to secretly buy a yard for the first wife in the city, so that he would dare to buy a house in the city.
Houses in the capital city are very expensive. Even a courtyard like the one Wang Cheng and Chen Shi's house cost more than one hundred taels of silver...
No matter what Chen Ming used it for, saving private money was not a good idea. The eldest wife's current wealth was enough to buy a small courtyard in the capital. They were reluctant to spend money, but Chen Ming wanted to buy it for them secretly.
The old lady’s fuss was not in vain.
Chen Ahfu felt sorry for Chen Ming, but he didn't approve of Chen Ming's behavior. Chen Ming was right to help his elder brother who had done him a favor. He had already helped him so much, and he had repaid the favor. What was left was the brotherhood, helping the needy but not the poor.
But these are just Chen Afu's guesses, and it is not easy to say them clearly.
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