Su Ruojin couldn't stand Madam Tao's attitude back then. She didn't like to interfere in other people's family affairs, but she didn't mind causing them some trouble.
Tao Rong was taken aback, and an embarrassed look appeared on his face. He then quickly smiled apologetically at Wu Yue, "Old Wu, I will definitely handle this matter properly when I get back and give Yun'er an explanation."
After saying that, Tao Rong looked at Tao Zhengyu and said, "You brat, if you don't win Yun'er back, I won't acknowledge you as my son."
Tao Zhengyu bowed to Wu Yue, "Father-in-law, please rest assured, I will definitely bring Yun'er back and never let her suffer any more grievances in the future."
Su Ruojin glanced at Tao Zhengyu, her eyes flickered, but she didn't say anything more.
Seeing this, Lu Hong hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "General Wu, Young Master Tao had no choice but to do this. Now that the matter is settled, he will certainly not betray Miss Wu again."
Wu Yue knew that now was not the time to dwell on these matters; there were more important things to resolve. He glared at Tao Zhengyu again but said nothing more.
In fact, the overall situation is now settled. The remaining tasks are to announce the crimes of Empress Dowager Wu and Gao Hongyuan to the people, depose Ji Yanzhuo from the throne, and then have the new emperor ascend the throne.
These matters are naturally none of Su Ruojin's concern; they can be left to Lu Hong and Duke Xian to arrange.
Yuan Hong was somewhat unaccustomed to his new identity. After discussing matters, he wanted to return to his previous residence with Su Ruojin and the others, but was stopped.
"Your Majesty, there may still be remnants of Empress Wu outside, and there are still many things that Your Majesty needs to decide on regarding the enthronement ceremony. Please stay in the palace."
"Yes, for the Emperor's safety, we urge him to remain in the palace," the ministers all advised.
Su Ruojin looked at Yuan Hong, whose eyes were slightly red and who was clearly reluctant to part with her, and smiled gently, "Yuan Hong, your sister can only accompany you this far. You have to walk the rest of the way by yourself. But don't worry, no matter what happens, your sister and brother-in-law will always be behind you."
“Sister…” Yuan Hong’s eyes were full of reluctance.
Xiao Yanchu raised his hand and patted his head. "Yuan Hong, a man can only protect the people he cares about by making himself strong."
Yuan Hong understood Xiao Yanchu's meaning, raised his sleeve to wipe the corner of his eye, and nodded vigorously.
This was one of the reasons he initially decided to stay with Xiaoyue.
Then, Su Ruojin turned to Aya and Dap, "Aya, now that you've regained your princess status, you can stay in the palace. As for Dap..."
Dap will definitely stay in Xiaoyue with Aya, but he is still considered an outsider and cannot stay in the palace.
"Dap, would you like to join the army?" Su Ruojin asked.
Dapp immediately nodded, "Your Highness, I do!"
He had always wanted to learn martial arts to protect his sister, and after spending time together, he had come to regard Yuan Hong as his own brother.
Since he was going to stay in Xiaoyue, he also wanted to protect Yuan Hong.
If Yuan Hong becomes emperor, then he will strive to become a great general and protect the Xiaoyue Kingdom for him and his sister.
“General Wu, Dapu is Princess Xiyue’s younger brother, and also my younger brother. I’m entrusting him to you to train in the army. Is that convenient for you, General Wu?” Su Ruojin asked Wu Yue.
Wu Yue would certainly not refuse. Putting aside the favor the princess had done, he also saw that Dapu's physique was good material for martial arts and military service.
"Your Highness, please rest assured, I will personally take care of Dap and teach him well. This child is clearly a good candidate for military service."
"Thank you, General Wu."
With Wu Yue personally guiding him, Dapu's future is bound to be bright, which puts Su Ruojin at ease.
After settling everything, Su Ruojin and Xiao Yanchu prepared to return home. As they passed Tao Zhengyu, Su Ruojin looked at him and said, "Young Master Tao, would it be convenient for us to come to your residence for a chat?"
Tao Zhengyu's eyes flickered. "That would be convenient, but Your Highness, would you allow me to visit your residence again tomorrow? I still have some matters to attend to today."
Su Ruojin roughly guessed what Tao Zhengyu was going to do and nodded, "Then I will wait for Young Master Tao at the manor tomorrow."
Watching Su Ruojin's departing figure, Tao Zhengyu sighed inwardly. She understood.
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