Chapter 148 Today is Different from the Past
Chunzhi and Huo Zheng stayed in the Mu Mansion for one night. When they woke up the next day, Mu Qingshan had already gone to the morning court. The two of them had breakfast with Madam Mu and others before returning to the palace.
Before leaving, Mrs. Mu was reluctant to let them go, so she took Mu Kaiji and Song Wan'er and walked them all the way to the gate of the Mu Mansion.
Seeing that Chunzhi was also reluctant to leave her family, Huo Zheng said, "I will bring Chunzhi back often in the future."
Chunzhi glanced at Huo Zheng and said to her mother, "We are both in the capital. Our two mansions are only three streets apart, so traveling back and forth is very convenient. If you miss me, just send someone to tell me. In less than two sticks of incense, I will be back with Xiaoxing in front of you."
Madam Mu smiled when she heard this, "You are always good at making me happy."
It is said that once you enter a marquis's mansion, it is like entering a deep sea, and this is even more so for a royal palace.
After the woman got married, her heart was completely tied to her husband's family. Even though she lived not far away from her mother, it was difficult for her to come back.
Fortunately, Prince Chang'an is a considerate person.
Mrs. Mu watched as Huo Zheng carried Xiaoxing back with one hand and helped Chunzhi get into the carriage with the other, and the two of them entered the carriage together.
Chunzhi lifted the carriage curtain and looked towards the door. "It's hot outside, please go in quickly, mother."
"I'll go back now." Mrs. Mu said this, but she stood in front of the door without moving.
Song Wan'er reached out to support Madam Mu, "Mother, let's go in. We'll go to the Chang'an Palace to see my sister later."
Mrs. Mu was then helped by Song Wan'er and turned back to the house.
Chunzhi saw her mother go back and slowly lowered the curtain.
Huo Zheng held her hand and told the driver, "Go back home."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The coachman responded and immediately drove the carriage towards the Chang'an Palace.
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After returning from the Mu Mansion, Chunzhi saw Yuzhu always staring at Xiaoxing in a daze, so she asked her, "Are you missing your daughter?"
Yuzhu nodded somewhat embarrassedly.
She worked for the eldest princess and could only go back once every five days. After she arrived at Chunzhi's side, she was given special permission to go back and accompany her daughter for a few days.
The last time she went back, she happened to see Nian'er being beaten and crying by Ji's mother. Since then, Yuzhu has always worried that her daughter would be treated harshly by her mother-in-law.
The child is so young that he can't even speak. He can only cry when he is beaten.
"If you miss your daughter, go back and see her." Chunzhi said, "I was busy a while ago and didn't pay much attention to you. Today I finally have some free time, and I want to discuss it with you. You can bring your daughter to the palace to keep Xiaoxing company. Later, I will ask Princess Anyang for you to come over. From now on, the two sisters can always be together. What do you think?"
"Sister Haruji..."
Yuzhu didn't expect Chunzhi to have thought about her future.
Ji's mother didn't like her daughter-in-law, nor did she like Nian'er, and no matter how her cousin tried to mediate, it was useless.
Yuzhu always wanted to give Ji's mother more money so that she would treat Nian'er well for the sake of the money.
But Ji's mother's appetite grew bigger and bigger, and she became worse and worse to Nian'er.
These Yuzhu have been worried about their daughter's affairs, but have never come up with a good solution.
Now that Chunzhi has asked, it would be great to be able to take care of such a beautiful family in the Chang'an Palace.
"No need to say anything else." Chunzhi said softly, "As long as you are willing."
Chunzhi was really busy and saw Yuzhu forcing a smile several times. She wanted to ask something but didn't have the right opportunity to speak.
She had just returned from the Mu residence today and had some free time, so she told Yuzhu about this directly.
Yuzhu choked up a little and said, "Of course I am willing."
Chunzhi held Yuzhu's hand and said, "You are my sister. Although you work in the Princess's Mansion and were sent here to help me, in my heart, I will never treat you as a slave."
When Yuzhu was working in the Gu Mansion, she was only thinking about saving enough money to redeem herself as soon as possible.
If possible, she would never be a slave.
Chunzhi now has a dowry, and she can also buy a house for Yuzhu to support her and the child.
But she knew Yuzhu's temper better, and Yuzhu could not accept charity with peace of mind.
It would be better to let Yuzhu work in the palace, and Chunzhi take better care of her and give her more monthly allowance and financial assistance.
Yuzhu's eyes were red, "I know, I know everything, sister."
"Okay," Chunzhi said, "You've been exhausted these past few days. Go back and see your daughter soon. Pack your things and bring her over. From now on, you can be together every day and don't have to suffer separation anymore."
"Okay." Yuzhu nodded.
After Chunzhi finished speaking, she sent Yuzhu out of the yard.
Yuzhu stopped her and turned back to the house.
The weather is very good today, and the entire Chang'an Palace is shrouded in golden sunlight.
Chunzhi returned to the house to play with Xiaoxing.
After wiping the corners of her eyes with her sleeves, Yuzhu went to the housekeeper to get the token and left the house.
As she walked across the courtyard, she ran into Gu Yuanjia who was entering the mansion.
Yuzhu subconsciously lowered her head and dodged to the side.
Gu Yuanjia stopped when he reached Yuzhu's side. He played with the white folding fan in his hand and said, "We know each other after all. You can't pretend you didn't see me when you clearly saw me, right?"
Yuzhu looked up at him.
This is the Chang'an Palace, not Qingyi Lane.
She scolded her mother Ji whenever she got the chance.
There were servants and maids coming and going around, and so many eyes were watching. Gu Yuanjia was a nobleman after all, and he would not treat her like this in public.
Yuzhu calmed herself down and bowed to the man in front of her, "Mr. Gu."
"That's more like it." Gu Yuanjia unfolded the folding fan in his hand and asked her, "Where are you going, Miss Yuzhu?"
Yuzhu said, "Where I'm going has nothing to do with Master Gu."
When Gu Yuanjia came to the Ji family that day, Yuzhu was terrified.
Fortunately, Sister Chunzhi is now the Princess of Chang'an, and Gu Yuanjia is the Prince of Chang'an's man. No matter what, he cannot offend the Prince of Chang'an.
Therefore, Yuzhu spoke to Gu Yuanjia in a more firm tone.
Gu Yuanjia narrowed his fox eyes slightly and curled his lips, "Things are really different now than they were in the past."
"Things are different now than they were in the past." Yuzhu said and turned to leave. She really didn't want to stay with Gu Yuanjia for even a moment longer.
Gu Yuanjia stood there and watched Yuzhu go away, thinking that this girl used to be extremely obedient.
But now his personality has completely changed. Could it be that his previous obedience was all an act?
"Mr. Gu is here, please follow me." The butler came out to greet him.
Gu Yuanjia came back to his senses and said politely, "Thank you for your help."
"Mr. Gu, please come this way."
The housekeeper led Gu Yuanjia to the study.
Huo Zheng happened to be standing in the corridor not far away at this time, and had seen the entire scene. When he saw Gu Yuanjia coming over, he said to him, "Aren't there enough rich ladies in the whole capital for you to choose from? Why do you have to pick on her?"
"Your Highness, you're joking." Gu Yuanjia said, "I'm not against her at all. I just don't understand why she insisted on leaving me and living such a miserable life."
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