Hong Jin thought that there should be no secrets between her and the lady, and the words almost came out of her mouth.
"The master went out late at night and asked this servant to stay and look after you."
After careful consideration, reason prevailed.
If she told the master's secret to others, she would face who knows what kind of revenge. If the master married her off in anger, Hongjin, a servant, would have nowhere to cry.
She chose to keep the secret. As long as she served the lady well, the master wouldn't do anything to her.
After figuring it out, Hong Jin let out a breath and felt a little relieved.
The second day of the Lunar New Year is the day when married women return to their parents' home.
Early in the morning, the Mo family took Shen Zhilan to Princess Yutan's house to recuperate after giving birth, and the house suddenly became much quieter.
Jiang Yuzhu had nothing to do, so she spread out some letter paper and wrote a letter home.
Hong Xiu came in through the curtain, her footsteps very light. Seeing that her wife was busy, she was hesitating whether to speak.
Jiang Yuzhu raised her eyes slightly and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Madam, my cousin has bought a carriage and is determined to leave the border town."
Hong Xiu persuaded him for a few words, but Chen Tao had made up his mind. He only took his servant with him and had already packed his bags.
Now, Chen Tao came to the study just to say goodbye to his cousin Jiang Yuzhu.
Jiang Yuzhu put down her writing brush and gestured, waiting for Chen Tao to enter. She then spoke first, "Cousin, it's New Year's Eve now, and there are only a few caravans traveling on the road. Why don't you wait until after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month to set off?"
Chen Tao sat on one side, looking down in thought.
Seeing that her cousins had something to say, Hong Xiu served them some tea and snacks and then quietly left.
The room was cleared. Chen Tao pondered for a moment before saying, "Cousin, I've thought about it and think it's safer to return to the clan as soon as possible."
As a descendant of the Chen family, Chen Tao had no interest in imperial examinations, nor in vying for power. He traveled around to avoid the future arranged by the clan elders.
In the past, Chen Tao firmly believed that his choice was not wrong.
Ever since he was captured in the City Lord's Mansion, escaped and entered the tribe, and finally returned to the territory of Da Qi, he stayed in the General's Mansion for tea and was burned to death. Then he suddenly woke up.
"The night is long and dreams are many. I can't afford to gamble, and neither can the Chen family."
Chen Tao raised his head, a hint of uncertainty in his eyes. After his gaze wandered for a while, it finally fixed.
Jiang Yuzhu understood the implication of Chen Tao's words and couldn't help but asked in surprise, "Cousin, do you believe me?"
Ever since Chen Tao was rescued, Jiang Yuzhu would speak ill of Da Chen and Lu Yunxi whenever the brother and sister had a chance to be alone.
Jiang Yuzhu suspected that Lu Yunxi was planning a rebellion, but she had no evidence.
Jiang Yuzhu had to change her approach and explain everything that had happened in the past to Chen Tao, hoping that he would be more alert. However, her cousin completely ignored her.
After all, although the Lu family is a big family, they are far away in Jiangnan, and most of their members are engaged in business. If they are said to have the intention of rebellion, it sounds more like slander.
The room fell into silence.
After a long while, Chen Tao said sadly, "We are cousins, and we both hate imperial examinations. I always thought that Lu Yunxi and I were the same kind of people..."
Once upon a time, the two had a very good relationship, and Chen Tao didn't know when it changed.
Lu Yunxi said that he went to travel in the outer sea and disappeared for several years. After returning, he appeared in the capital and became a teacher in Qingzhu Academy, a place full of controversy. Either he was indifferent to fame and fortune, or he wanted more.
"No matter what, Lu Yunxi married the young lady of the Xuan family and became part of the Xuan family, while the Chen family has nothing to do with the in-laws."
Chen Tao made an accurate analysis and concluded that severing ties with Lu Yunxi and the Da Chen family would be a good way out.
Jiang Yuzhu listened quietly and asked, "Cousin, have you made a decision?"
"yes."
After figuring it out, Chen Tao decided to strike first.
If we set off on the second day of the Lunar New Year, we can return to our tribe in early February.
"But……"
Jiang Yuzhu had dealt with the elder Chen family before. Although her family had verbally severed the relationship with the elder Chen family, if the Chen family had not severed the relationship, her mother Chen and the elder Chen would still be sisters in the eyes of outsiders, and they would still be connected even if their bones were broken.
Seeing Jiang Yuzhu's embarrassment, Chen Tao asked with a smile, "Cousin, are you worried that the clan won't kick your aunt out?"
Jiang Yuzhu nodded sadly: "My mother wrote a letter to grandma before, but grandma didn't care at all."
Chen and the eldest Chen had been competing with each other since childhood, so when Chen mentioned breaking off the relationship, the Chen family thought the two sisters were having a quarrel.
There have been so many quarrels over the years that the Chen family has become accustomed to it. This matter has become a source of worry for Jiang Yuzhu.
Chen Tao took a sip of tea and waved his hand, "What's so difficult about this?"
"Cousin, please don't keep me in suspense. I want to hear your ideas."
Jiang Yuzhu was very anxious and didn't quite believe it.
Chen Tao calmly finished a cup of tea and a snack. Just as Jiang Yuzhu was about to bash him in the head, he said, "Simple, slander."
"slander?"
Jiang Yuzhu raised her eyebrows, seeming to understand a little.
Chen Tao didn't blush at all and continued, "Cousin, you know the Chen family's rules. As long as you slander the Chen family and violate the rules, it will be difficult to be expelled from the family."
"The simplest and most brutal method is to accuse Da Chen of having an affair."
Look carefully for clues, where is the slander that comes faster?
Anyway, the clan cares about its reputation, and Chen Tao just took advantage of this to fight back.
Not only did Chen Tao arrange for Da Chen to have an affair, he also made clear arrangements for the offspring born from the affair.
Jiang Yuzhu looked very strange. After trying to suppress her laughter for a while, she couldn't hold it back any longer and asked in a trembling voice, "Will this work?"
"It will work. If grandparents find out that Da Chen is having an affair, they will be furious and kick her out."
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