After the steward and the gatekeepers left, Hongzhou's worries only deepened. The messenger was no ordinary person; he had managed to deliver the letter to his residence twice without anyone noticing. And if what he said was true, what was his purpose?
After a while, Wu Kuzha came to the study. Seeing that the study door was closed and there was no one waiting outside, she pushed the door open.
"Didn't I order you all to leave?" Hearing the sound of the door opening, Hongzhou slammed his hand on the table and said angrily.
Upon hearing Hongzhou's angry words, Wukuzha was startled and immediately said, "Your Highness, it is I. Why are you so angry?"
Upon seeing that it was Wu Kuzha, Hongzhou sighed softly, knowing that he had frightened her a little. He then explained, "It's nothing. I'm just having some worries about official business, which is why I'm feeling a bit restless and uneasy. It has nothing to do with you."
"If Your Highness has any worries, I am willing to share them with you," Wu Kuzha said slowly as she walked to Hongzhou's side.
Hongzhou nodded slightly in agreement, then continued to ask, "Why did you come?"
"Your Highness, it is already late afternoon. I have come to summon you to Rongyi Courtyard to pay your respects to your mother and have your meal."
“Alright.” After saying that, Hongzhou got up and went to Rongyi Courtyard with Wukuzha.
The two walked slowly toward Rongyi Courtyard when suddenly a woman who was sweeping the courtyard rushed up to them, knelt down and gave them a deep bow.
The sudden appearance of the woman startled Hongzhou, who then looked at Wukuzha with a puzzled expression.
Because Wu Kuzhashi was in charge of all the affairs in the mansion, and Hongzhou rarely got involved, he didn't know much about the maids and servants in the mansion.
Hongzhou then pointed to the kneeling maid and asked, "Who is this?"
Wu Kuzha looked at Hong Zhou, who was full of doubt, and smiled gently. She looked at Hong Zhou and replied with a smile, "Your Highness, have you forgotten? She is the woman who came to the manor that day to repay a debt of gratitude. I mentioned her to you a few days ago."
Upon hearing Wu Kuzha's words, Hongzhou took a closer look. Although the night was somewhat dim, Hongzhou could tell that the maid in front of him was the woman who had sold herself to bury her father.
Looking at the woman standing in front of him, Hongzhou asked, "Who exactly are you? How do you know that I am Prince Heqin? The Japanese king did not tell you where I live. Moreover, the address I gave you is not here."
Upon hearing Hongzhou's question, the woman immediately replied, "My name is Qiuyun. I was blind to your greatness that day and did not expect to disturb Your Highness. After I settled my deceased relatives, I went to Your Highness's place to look for you, but I could not find you."
The woman paused for a moment, then continued, "After thinking it over carefully, I remembered that I vaguely saw the insignia on the carriage that day, and I knew that you were Prince He. Therefore, I came here."
After hearing what the woman said, Hongzhou nodded and said to her, "Since you want to stay, then stay." After that, Hongzhou took Wukuzha to Yirong Courtyard.
After the two came out of the courtyard, Wu Kuzha said, "This Qiu Yun is a grateful person."
Hongzhou nodded and said, "Let her do some odd jobs. If she ever wants to leave the manor, let her go."
Wu Kuzha nodded in agreement.
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