Shen Mingwan was quite interested in this, nodded, and said, "Since you want to leave sooner, I'll quickly pack my things. Once I'm done, I'll send someone to let you know. You can come directly over then, and we'll go to Wuzhou together."
Having received confirmation, Xu Zhi hurried back to the capital after lunch. Upon arriving in the capital, she did not return to the Zheng residence, but instead went to the Yongning Marquis's residence.
Xu Zhi went straight to the study in the front courtyard. When the Marquis saw Xu Zhi arrive, he smiled and invited her over for tea. Xu Zhi was quite direct and asked, "Grandfather, is there something very important on Brother Boyuan's side?"
Seeing Xu Zhi's eagerness to know, the Marquis thought that letting the children know some things would at least help them be more cautious. He said, "Yesterday, Boyuan was here and mentioned the Duke of Ming's mansion. Grandfather also recalled a mysterious assassination team from many years ago. Since the fourth master of the Duke of Ming's mansion could say such things to Boyuan, it means that some people are already planning or even preparing. At this time, no matter what happens, it will not be good for Boyuan. So let Boyuan go to Wuzhou, leave the capital, and also leave this place of trouble."
Xu Zhi nodded and said, "Grandfather, will nothing happen to me when I go to Wuzhou this time?"
The Marquis smiled and said, "It shouldn't be. Wuzhou is not the capital after all. It's Lord Feng's territory. Feng Zhongyi has been operating in Wuzhou for so many years, so he still has some control. You are safer there than in the capital. The capital is calm on the surface, but there are undercurrents beneath. The princes are currently being held back by the Emperor to study, but their subordinates are fighting fiercely. It's best to avoid them if possible."
Xu Zhi nodded, exchanged a few more words with the Marquis, and then went to Chen Zhaoci's courtyard.
Chen Zhaoci was still working on the undergarment when she saw Xu Zhi coming over. She smiled and said, "It's not good that this girl married someone so close by. Look at her, she's always running back to her parents' home. If she had a mother-in-law, I don't know how she would complain about me as her mother."
Xu Zhi smiled and said, "I don't have a mother-in-law, and I'm in charge of the family now. Can't I come back to see my mother whenever I want? Mother, it's so good that I married someone nearby. If you miss me, I can come to your side immediately."
After exchanging a few jokes, Chen Zhaoci said, "I heard from your father that you're planning to go to Wuzhou?"
Xu Zhi nodded and said, "I'll go with Sister Mingwan. Mother, I plan to buy a small courtyard in Wuzhou. When I get there, I'll have a place to stay, and Brother Boyuan can come and rest when he needs to."
Chen Zhaoci nodded and said, "This is all your own life. Once you've made up your plans, just take your time and do it."
Chen Zhaoci thought for a moment and said, "Xiao Jiu, you will be fifteen years old this December, which means you will be of marriageable age."
Xu Zhi nodded and said with a smile, "Mom, I'll be an adult soon."
Chen Zhaoci sighed and said, "Xiao Jiu, I know that you and Boyuan have been married for so many years but have not yet consummated your marriage. We originally agreed that we would wait until you came of age to consummate your marriage. Now that you are about to come of age, I want to remind you of a few things."
Xu Zhi's face turned bright red upon hearing these words, but she remained seated, listening to Chen Zhaoci speak with a flushed face.
Chen Zhaoci said, "You can consummate the marriage, but you can't have children. Xiao Jiu, although girls can get married after they reach the age of eighteen, their bodies are not fully developed at that time. Having children at this time is irresponsible to your body and even more irresponsible to your life. If you want children, you should wait until you are eighteen years old. Do you understand?"
Xu Zhi nodded seriously. She knew that her mother was a doctor, so whenever her mother told her about this, there must be some basis for her opinion.
Chen Zhaoci nodded and said, "Mother knows about your feelings for Boyuan, but it's not easy for two people to maintain their relationship just by having these feelings.
Xu Zhi asked somewhat strangely, "Mother, since there's a bond between us, why can't we maintain our relationship?"
Chen Zhaoci put the needlework in her hands into the basket and said earnestly, "Xiao Jiu, for a couple to live together, it's not just about romance and poetry, but more importantly, about the necessities of life. When life is comfortable and the relationship between the two people is stable, life will naturally go on smoothly."
Xu Zhi smiled and said, "Mom, I earn so much money every year, how could I possibly not live a comfortable life?"
Chen Zhaoci sighed and said, "This is what I wanted to tell you, Xiao Jiu. You've always been an independent child. You've taken good care of your parents and siblings. We all think you're a good girl. But have you ever thought about whether Bo Yuan is happy when you're with him and you've done everything for him? Xiao Jiu, sometimes people not only want to find someone to rely on, but also someone to rely on. People not only need, but sometimes they also need to be needed."
These words sounded a bit convoluted, but after thinking about it, Xu Zhi understood what they meant. She said earnestly, "Mother, I know. You want me to show weakness at appropriate times and not always be so strong, right?"
Chen Zhaoci smiled and said, "Yes, that's what your mother means, Xiao Jiu. Life is what you make it. If you want a certain kind of life, you can make it the way you want it by working hard. As women, we must have our own confidence, but sometimes we have to consider our husbands' feelings. When it's time to give him face, don't be too forceful. There's a saying you must remember: 'Even an upright official can't settle family disputes.' It's impossible to be completely clear about right and wrong in family matters. Sometimes you have to play dumb."
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