Chapter 888 On the Road to Exile 16
So, as soon as the Chu family arrived in the north, Chu Haoxuan sent people to see them, partly to reassure them and partly to persuade General Miao, the garrison commander of the north, to defect.
Chu Yu was surprised that his father's men actually came.
After a day of training in the military camp, Chu Yu was so tired that he could barely walk. When he returned to his tent, he found that someone had moved his belongings.
He quickly checked and found a note with the time and place written on it, along with a small mark—a code that only the Chu family could recognize.
So he went there and met Mr. Wei, his father's chief strategist.
"Sir, how is my father?" He had only suspected it before, but now he was certain!
It was confirmed that his father had not actually died in battle; he had simply faked his death.
"Young Master, rest assured, the master is fine. It's just that the old Duke was seriously injured in the battle against Xiling, but fortunately, he survived..."
The old Duke's condition is really not good. He is currently being kept alive with good medicine. It is also because of the old Duke that the heir apparent made up his mind to rebel.
"Has a renowned doctor been consulted? Who is taking care of Grandfather now?" His worries were genuine; that was his own grandfather, the grandfather who had doted on him since childhood!
Mr. Wei answered all of them.
Then he took out a money pouch: "This is what my master asked me to give to the young master."
Chu Yu just wanted to laugh; it was truly laughable.
My father was alive, but he never thought of sending a message to their family, nor did he even send anyone to protect them on their journey to exile.
If it weren't for Aunt Ning, her family would likely have frozen to death, starved to death, or died at the hands of bandits long ago.
Now that they have arrived in the north, Aunt Ning has made arrangements for the whole family's life, and his father has come to give him money.
But now they have plenty of money!
"Go back and thank your father for me."
Mr. Wei smiled. This was the eldest son of the heir apparent. If the heir apparent were to ascend to the throne in the future, the man before him would be the crown prince. Although he was loyal to his master, he was also happy to cultivate a good relationship with his future master.
"Sir, your visit this time must not be as simple as just delivering silver, right?"
Mr. Wei nodded: "My master sent me to persuade General Miao to defect."
He was full of confidence in this mission. The emperor was not paying the soldiers' salaries, and even the food supplies were not ready. Was it necessary to remain loyal to such an emperor?
Moreover, the Crown Prince didn't want General Miao to do anything else; he just needed to stay put. Once the matter was settled, a marquisate would be his for sure, and General Miao would agree if he wasn't out of his mind.
How could someone who can reach the rank of a third-grade general be brainless?
"Then I wish Mr. Wei every success."
Mr. Wei gave Chu Yu the silver notes and some silver, and the two immediately parted ways. After all, someone was watching them from the shadows, and it was not advisable to linger for too long.
Chu Yu returned to his tent. He shared a tent with his younger brother, second uncle, third uncle, and fourth uncle. Chu Jingxuan knew that he had gotten up in the middle of the night.
When she saw him come back, she turned over and went back to sleep.
There were members of the Chu family in the camp, but there were others as well.
The next day, he called Chu Yu to a secluded spot and asked him about what happened the previous night.
“My father’s men came to find me. My father and grandfather are still alive. They even sent me some silver.”
Even Chu Jingxuan, with his love-struck mind, had a first thought: If they weren't dead, why didn't they send someone to help them sooner? That way, they wouldn't owe the Ning family a favor.
silver?
Previously, Ning had given her mother several hundred taels of silver, enough to provide all the necessities and food. There was no need to use the silver, so what use was it to send her more now?
But the fact that his father and elder brother were alive was the greatest joy for them, and he immediately extinguished any thoughts that carried a hint of complaint.
It has to be said, as long as women aren't involved, this guy still has a little bit of common sense. "Good, it's good to be alive! With Father and Big Brother alive, our Chu family has a chance to turn things around!"
A few days later, the soldiers in the camp were allowed a day off, and the Chu family naturally returned to Yuanshan Village.
Chu Yu told his grandmother and mother about his father and grandfather.
Actually, both of them knew a little bit about their husbands' plans.
Chu Haoxuan and the Crown Prince's wife truly had feelings for each other, but their relationship soured later due to changes in their social status.
The Crown Prince's wife had seen all his little tricks, and Chu Haoxuan had told her before he went to the battlefield that if she heard something had happened to him, she shouldn't worry and should just wait for him.
So when news of her husband's death came from the capital, she did cry, and cried very hard, but she had actually thought that her husband might have faked his death.
Now, the Crown Prince's wife is the happiest, as it turns out her husband is still well.
"That's wonderful, Yu'er, we're saved! Your father will definitely come to take us back to the capital soon."
Is Chu Yu happy? Yes.
But I was also a little unhappy.
He couldn't say this to his grandmother, his uncles, or even his own mother, so he ran to find Lin Ge'er.
Lin Ge'er is practicing calligraphy at home. He's from a wealthy family and started learning calligraphy at the age of three. However, he hadn't practiced calligraphy before, for fear of injuring his wrist.
Now that he's six years old, he can still manage to write a few words every day.
"Big brother, you're back!"
As soon as Chu Yu entered the room, he looked at the person reclining on the cushion reading a book. After not seeing her for a few days, Aunt Ning seemed to have become even more beautiful.
"Hmm, what should I write?"
Ning Yan put down her book, invited Chu Yu to sit down, and had tea and refreshments served.
Why do you look so unhappy today? What happened?
Chu Yu sighed. Was his expression that obvious?
Ning Yan: Although he is fifteen years old this year and much taller than her, he is still a child.
Do you know anything about hidden facial expressions?
He practically had my unhappiness written all over his face.
"Lin'er, go and ask Yu Zhu to kill a chicken. We'll have hot pot chicken for dinner tonight, and let your brother Chu Yu eat with you."
Chu Lin put down his pen and obediently went to find a maid to wash his hands.
After he left, Chu Yu whispered, "Aunt Ning, Father and Grandfather are still alive. They sent a letter and gave me a lot of silver."
Mother and grandmother were very happy…
"Are you blaming your father?"
Chu Yu pursed his lips, "Since Father is alive, he couldn't possibly be unaware of what the Chu family will face, yet he has never shown up..."
Ning Yan waved to Chu Yu.
Chu Yu glanced at the people. He was standing on the ground while Ning Yan was sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed). He simply took off his shoes and climbed onto the kang.
"Remember, he is your father, and he will likely ascend to that position again in the future. You are his eldest son, but not his only son. Xiao Zheng may not compete with you, but your father will definitely have other children."
So no matter how angry or resentful you are inside, you have to pretend to admire and be grateful to your father.
You also shouldn't reveal your true thoughts to others.
Including me.
Chu Yu had never really thought about what would happen if his father got that position, but Aunt Ning was right. He was his father's eldest son, but not the only one.
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