Chapter 103 News
If they had set off according to the original schedule, they might have entered the city before the returning army.
But they were delayed on the road for a while and happened to collide with the soldiers.
Seeing the border troops stretching as far as the eye could see, the carriage of Duke Chengguo's mansion also consciously moved aside.
Only after the officials from the Ministry of Rites saw Xiao Mo and learned that the old lady from the Duke's Mansion was sitting in the car did they invite them to enter the city with the soldiers.
When the general returns to the court, his mother can naturally enjoy the same honor as her son.
Xu Shuyao and Cui Zhaoran stayed in the carriage the entire time and didn't dare to lift the curtain.
Hearing the huge noise outside, my heart was also infected by the warm atmosphere.
Old Madam Xiao lifted the carriage curtain and looked at her son and grandson in front of her.
Later, the Duke and his entourage went to the palace to see the Emperor, and then they went back to their homes separately.
After more than a month of separation, the Chengguo Mansion was still the same, but Xu Shuyao felt like she was back home.
Unlike the first time she entered the mansion three years ago, she was no longer nervous, but was eager to return to the place called Jiyunzhai.
In order to welcome the Duke, the mansion has been newly decorated.
Wang was standing in front of the door of Songhe Hall with her female relatives and servants. She was wearing a rose-red jacket, ruby earrings and a hairpin with kingfisher feathers and gold inlays. She had a smile on her face and seemed to have suddenly come alive.
Old Madam Xiao walked over and patted her on the back, and both the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had red eyes for a moment.
The old lady said in a low voice, "You've had a very difficult time these past few years. I know that."
Wang turned her back and wiped the moisture from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.
She was a strong woman. Her husband had been stationed at the border for many years. Later, her eldest son also went there, followed by her youngest son.
Wang shed countless tears in secret.
Fortunately, I have to manage the household affairs on weekdays, so life is easier when I am busy.
Later, Xiao Mo came back, and she focused her attention on her son's marriage again.
Upon seeing this, Chen and Liu hurried forward to persuade them, their words full of nice words about how hard work will eventually pay off and that a husband's honor will bring glory to his wife.
Of course, they were also happy in their hearts. The Duke won the battle, and the glory would also benefit their children and husbands, so they all had smiles on their faces.
Old Madam Xiao solemnly introduced Cui Zhaoran to a few people, and Songhe Hall became lively and bustling for a while.
After not seeing each other for a long time, Xu Shuyao naturally wanted to greet everyone. Wang held her hand and looked at her again and again, "Really good! I said that Miss Xu is a blessed child."
Xu Shuyao was confused, but she smiled obediently, waiting for her to drop some shocking news.
But Wang only said this, and her eyes looked at her more and more gentle.
Even her aunt became much more polite to her.
Xu Shuyao looked at the gentlemen in the mansion again. Xiao Jinwen forced a smile at her, while the second young master Xiao Jinrong looked at her and then at his wife, not knowing what he was thinking.
She looked at her third cousin Xiao Jinshan again, who was obviously unaware of the situation.
However, the deep-minded Second Young Master's wife seemed to be even more hostile towards her.
Xu Shuyao withdrew her gaze and listened to the voices of her third cousin and Cui Zhaoran, but she just wanted to return to Jiyunzhai as soon as possible.
Fortunately, Madam Xiao seemed to have noticed her eagerness to return home. "Yaoyao, you've walked all the way. Aren't you tired now? Go back to your own courtyard and rest!"
Xu Shuyao pursed her lips and smiled, "Okay! I'll come see you and Cousin Cui later."
After saying that, he exchanged a few polite words with Cui Zhaoran before leaving.
After Xu Shuyao left, Wang wanted to talk to the old lady about her sister-in-law from her natal family coming to propose marriage, but when she saw that the old lady also looked tired, she stopped talking.
Now that everyone is back, her sister-in-law and the wife of the Earl of Zhongqin should come into the mansion again.
After returning to Jiyunzhai, Xu Shuyao felt relaxed everywhere.
The cat that followed her from Qingning Temple was eventually raised in the yard. When it saw her, its owner, it actually recognized her and was meowing non-stop around the hem of her skirt.
Huixiang hurriedly took some dried fish to feed her.
Nanny Zheng was still the same as usual. When she saw her, she asked Qinghe about her experiences, as if she wanted to figure out from these details whether their girl had found love.
Xu Shuyao felt a little helpless, but she also knew that the nanny meant well.
But Qinghe, how is that possible?
Even though the mulberry and whitebait soup were delicious, she never thought of staying there.
Xu Shuyao touched the jade pendant through her clothes. Her father said that the jade pendant was sewn into her clothes at that time. Maybe the human trafficker only helped her change her outer clothes for convenience, so she escaped the disaster.
And there is that small ball. My mother said it was left by my grandfather before he died.
He also said that it might be a disaster, so let her destroy it if she found anything wrong.
But Xu Shuyao didn't expect that it was taken away by Xiao Mo in the end. Even if she couldn't open it now, she knew that the medical records recorded on the yellow paper must be gone.
She couldn't help but sigh for a moment. Perhaps her grandfather's last wish was fulfilled by her inadvertently, and the thing was finally delivered to the hands of an important person.
With Xiao Mo's current influence in the Dayan Dynasty, it should be easy for him to expose something.
But...where are her biological parents?
Are they still looking for her?
Or have you given up?
Was her disappearance a simple mistake or was there some conspiracy involved?
Nanny Zheng looked at Xu Shuyao for a long time without saying anything, then she also retreated.
But after a while, Qiao Wei quietly came in and told her something: "Miss! I just heard something after I went out. After we left, the wife of the Marquis of Qingyuan came with the wife of the Earl of Zhongqin. After hearing that the old lady was not in the mansion, they went back."
The maid's eyes sparkled and she looked at her with a smile.
Qiaowei is the most discerning person in Jiyunzhai, and nothing can escape her eyes.
Xu Shuyao thought about Nanny Zheng who had just left. She had stayed in the mansion for nearly two months and had not known about this matter. She felt like laughing for a moment.
Wait...who is Lady Zhongqin acting as a matchmaker for?
Could it be her?
Thinking of this, Xu Shuyao's sleepiness disappeared completely.
Qiao Wei had obviously known this for a long time. She had just inquired about it and said with a smile, "Master, your guess is correct. I heard it's the eldest son of the Qingyuan Marquis's Mansion."
Eldest son?
Wang Wendong!
The man who gave her peonies on the Flower Festival and whom she met once in the pen and ink shop!
Seeing her master sitting there with a frown on his face, Qiao Wei knew that she had said everything she wanted to say, so she stood up and walked out.
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