Chapter 281 Chu Ci is Depressed
The Hu family’s request was not excessive, and Chu Ci had no reason to refuse.
But what exactly is Hu Zhu's situation? Chu Ci was about to say, let them go back, but seeing the cautious and fearful look of the Hu family, the expectation and worry in their eyes were so obvious, as if they were carrying a heavy burden, and the words on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back.
Instead, it was changed to: "Maybe with the change of environment, Hu Zhu is doing well."
"Although she's still reluctant to get along with Qianxue and the others, the nanny at home doesn't have many taboos. If possible, I hope you can watch her from afar. Once she knows the truth and has completely recovered, it won't be too late to take her back."
Chu Ci's tone was gentle and soothing, and he looked at the Hu family with a gentle gaze, like the warm spring sun, bringing them a touch of comfort.
The Hu family members are not the kind of people who are unaware of changes and unreasonable. The maids in the Fan family are all female officials awarded by the palace.
The three of them immediately smiled with gratitude, smiles filled with sincerity and humility, "We will all listen to the princess."
Hu's mother was so overwhelmed with emotion that she clasped her hands together, muttering, "Thank you, Princess, thank you, Princess." Her weather-beaten face was filled with tears of gratitude. Hu Ziyan's wife also nodded repeatedly, tears in her eyes, and choked up as she said, "We will never forget the Princess's great kindness."
Instead, Hu Ziyan rubbed his hands awkwardly, a blush on his face as he said, "Thank you so much for your help. I'll send someone to bring the food and necessities for Zhuzi later."
Chu Ci rarely saw Hu Ziyan in such an awkward state, and he actually burst out laughing. He deliberately teased, "Brother Hu Zi, this little bit of favor can't impress me right now. How about this, you help me with things in the future?"
Hu Ziyan was shocked when he heard this, thinking that Chu Ci doubted his loyalty. He immediately looked flustered and asked tremblingly, "My Lady Princess, isn't Hu Ziyan your man?"
Seeing this, Chu Ci realized belatedly that he had said the wrong thing again. He couldn't help but feel annoyed at his own rashness, secretly wondering why he always said the wrong thing. He quickly smiled awkwardly and said, "So, whatever food and supplies you send me, just consider it as a benefit from this princess to your family."
Without waiting for Hu Ziyan to react, he continued, "Are you going to see Hu Zhu now? She should be learning dressmaking with the maids in the backyard now!"
Chu Ci's original intention was to let them relax and unwind, but Hu Ziyan's mother was so emotional that she almost cried. Tears welled up in her eyes and were about to fall at any time.
Chu Ci had never been a mother, but she could guess that making clothes was probably not Hu Zhu's forte.
But she really didn't know how to comfort him, so she could only bite the bullet and say, "Do you want to go and see?" When she said this, Chu Ci's expression was a little embarrassed and at a loss.
"Yes, yes." This time the three members of the Hu family were united and answered in unison.
Chu Ci finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, and quickly brought the three members of the Hu family to the yard where Hu Zhu was.
At this time, Hu Zhu was much calmer and quieter. In his spare time, he would occasionally chat with the maids.
Even so, Hu's mother couldn't stop crying. "Zhu Zi, she's really different now, she's different now!" Hu's mother said as she wiped away the tears that kept flowing with her sleeve, her voice trembling with excitement and relief.
If before, Hu's mother was just skeptical because of her son's face and Chu Ci's noble status, now Hu's mother really believes wholeheartedly that Chu Ci can cure her daughter.
Therefore, although I felt regret for not being able to take Hu Zhu back immediately when I left, I was more happy to see Hu Zhu gradually getting better.
On the other hand, Chu Ci felt a dull pain in her heart when she looked at the information handed over by Hu Ziyan, and the pain seemed to be knocking on her heart again and again.
Hu Zhu had a brother who cared deeply about her, and a sister-in-law who treated her with the same care and attention as her own sister. Her mother was open-minded and loving, surpassing, arguably, 90 percent of the women in the world.
But even so, she was almost killed by someone else. What about others? What about those who don't have such a warm family to protect them?
Therefore, Chu Ci locked himself in the study for a long, long time.
The time seemed so long that there was no end, so long that Fan Jingrui could not bear it any longer. He was full of worry and could not help but gently push the door open and walk in.
"Madam, are you feeling sad for your female compatriots again?" Fan Jingrui's tone was filled with helplessness and heartache, and the heartache was beyond words.
Seeing Fan Jingrui come in alone, Chu Ci, who had always been strong as iron, showed a rare bit of vulnerability. Her eyes were red and her voice trembled slightly. "My husband, the whole world was born between women's legs, but why is it so difficult for women to survive?"
Fan Jingrui knew the deep-seated reason behind this, but he also knew that what Chu Ci needed at the moment was not these rigid and cold principles.
He slowly approached, his movements gentle and loving, and gently embraced Chu Ci into his warm and generous arms. "My wife, haven't we been working hard to make changes?"
"Now even the emperor supports it, so don't lose heart, don't be discouraged. One day, the world where all people are created equal that my wife dreams of will finally come true, but we can't rush it." Fan Jingrui's voice was low and gentle, like a gurgling stream, bringing endless comfort, as if it could heal all pain.
Chu Ci naturally understood, but it was precisely because of this understanding that she felt even more sad. "Yes, but in the end..."
Having said that, Chu Ci paused slightly, her eyes were confused at first, as if she was trapped in an endless fog, and then a trace of clarity flashed across her eyes, and she suddenly realized that she had gotten herself into a dead end.
She sighed softly, her brows relaxed slightly, and said, "I was distracted for a moment. I shouldn't be so negative."
But after experiencing the brilliance of light, how can one be willing to stay in the muddy predicament for a long time?
The hope and beauty brought by the light are like a mark engraved deep in the soul, which is hard to forget. How can we be willing to be swallowed up by the mud of darkness?
But what does it matter if she is unwilling? Her power alone is too small after all.
In this vast world, she is like a drop in the ocean. Faced with huge and complex difficulties, her meager strength is really unable to compete with them.
Seeing this, Fan Jingrui didn't ask Chu Ci how she had suddenly come to her senses. He knew Chu Ci was intelligent and insightful, so he just followed Chu Ci's tone and gently changed the subject, "So, my lady, do you want to eat to replenish your energy, or take a flower petal bath to relax and soothe your mind?"
Chu Ci had recovered, and her stomach was already rumbling with hunger. The sound continued, so she said without hesitation, "Of course, it's time to eat. Delicious food can fill all the troubles in this world."
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