"Madam Chen, I heard that father had some problems with his work recently." Chu Qianchen said lightly.

Nanny Chen naturally also knew that the Marquis had been fined half a year's salary a few days ago.

Chu Qianchen paused deliberately, and then continued: "Father's mistake is not a big deal, but it is not a small one either. If you are unhappy, I am afraid it will be more than just a salary deduction."

Nanny Chen raised her eyebrows thoughtfully, "Miss, what you mean is..."

Chu Qianchen smiled and said, "Prince Chen has just returned to the capital, and the capital has been very busy recently. Nanny Chen, please ask my mother to let me go out for a walk."

"Madame Chen, I'm leaving first."

With that, she walked down the stone steps and left, with Amber following closely behind her.

Nanny Chen came back to her senses and said hurriedly, "Goodbye, young lady."

She frowned slightly. After what happened in the past few days, her opinion of this second young lady had changed greatly. She was sure that the second young lady was not saying these things for no reason...

Go out for a walk…

Could it be that she wanted the lady to go out and avoid the place?

While thinking, Nanny Chen walked to the east side room. Before she entered the door, she heard Chu Lingxiao's voice coming from inside: "... Prince Chen cut off the hand of the third son of the Earl of Loyalty and Bravery today."

Nanny Chen stopped and shook her head at the maid who was about to open the curtain for her.

Then Shen asked in surprise, "My Lord, what's going on?"

Nanny Chen also knew about the Duke Zhongyong’s Mansion.

The Mansion of the Marquis of Zhongyong is an old and noble family in the capital, but it has declined in recent years. The Marquis of Zhongyong has never been able to get a good job, and can only live on the title of his ancestors, neither rising nor falling.

However, he has a fourth illegitimate son who is extremely outstanding and was taken under the command of Prince Chen. In the past few years, he has made many outstanding achievements in the north and was promoted to the rank of captain before he was twenty. He can be said to have a bright future.

Chu Lingxiao said in a deep voice: "The third son of the Earl of Zhongyong, Yun Hao, and his half brother, Yun Zhan, had a fight in the street, and Yun Hao accidentally injured Yun Zhan."

Shen asked again: "How is Yunzhan injured?"

"It's just a minor injury." Chu Lingxiao said lightly, "However, Prince Chen has always been protective of his shortcomings. He actually forced Earl Zhongyong to cripple Yun Hao's hand for this matter."

"Lord Zhongyong refused, so Prince Chen took action himself..."

Nanny Chen outside the door curtain was frightened and subconsciously held her breath.

In the east room, there was silence for a moment, with only the slight collision sound of the tea lid and the teacup being heard.

After a moment, Chu Lingxiao spoke again: "Prince Chen has never had a good temper. He has always been arrogant and willful. Perhaps it is because he has been used to having the final say in the north for these years. Now his temper is getting worse. He offended the emperor on the day he returned to Beijing, and now he has crippled Yun Hao's hand because of a trivial quarrel between the Yun brothers."

"Alas! Prince Chen will not be content when he returns to the capital this time."

"Now that he has not yet handed in his military orders, the emperor is unhappy. In my opinion, it would be better if..."

"Madam!" Nanny Chen calmed herself down, lifted the door curtain on her own, and walked in as if nothing had happened, with a smile on her face.

She seemed a little surprised that Chu Lingxiao was here, and bowed to him first, "My Lord."

Then, she said to Shen, "Madam, I have prepared everything you asked me to prepare. I have also asked someone to add a few more layers of cushions in the carriage to ensure that the Fourth Young Master will not be shaken."

Shen: “…”

Chu Lingxiao raised his eyebrows and asked, "Where are you going?"

"Madam said she wanted to take the fourth young master to live on the farm for a few days." Nanny Chen said with a smile, "I just went to prepare it."

There is a hint of questioning in this sentence.

Shen didn't know why Nanny Chen suddenly brought up the matter of going to the farm, but she knew that Nanny Chen would not speak without a purpose. Besides, Chu Lingxiao had just mentioned Prince Chen to her, a woman in the inner chamber, for no reason. It was clear from his words that he wanted her family to approach Prince Chen and persuade him to hand over the tiger talisman.

If Prince Chen is willing to bow to the Emperor, Chu Lingxiao can also take some credit.

Shen clenched her handkerchief, her thoughts racing.

Prince Chen has made great contributions to Da Qi. He had just returned to the capital when the Emperor gave him a warning. That's why Prince Chen simply held on to the tiger talisman and refused to hand it over. The situation in the court is unclear now. Why should the Shen family get involved at this time? They might end up being caught in a dilemma and asking for trouble.

Even if Chu Lingxiao really wanted her to go back to her parents' home to plead for mercy, he should have just said it directly. However, he spoke in a roundabout way and was probably trying to get her to take the initiative to propose it.

She just didn't mention it!

Shen had been looking for an excuse to shirk her responsibility, so she simply agreed with Nanny Chen and said, "The farm is quiet and suitable for Mu Ge'er to recuperate. I plan to wait for Huang Jie'er to come back tomorrow, and then we will stay at the farm together."

Chu Lingxiao stared at Shen for a while and frowned.

He was a little confused as to whether Shen was deliberately trying to fool him or if she really happened to be going to the manor.

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Chu Lingxiao glanced at the smiling Nanny Chen again, and felt relieved: It should be the latter.

Chu Lingxiao suppressed the anxiety in his heart and asked patiently, "Azhi, when will you come back?"

Shen smiled and said, "I'll come back when Mu'er's foot gets better."

She used vague words and did not give a clear answer.

Chu Lingxiao said again: "Then tomorrow..."

"Tomorrow? My Lord, do you have anything to do tomorrow? I'm afraid I won't have time tomorrow. My hot spring resort is quite far away, so I have to leave early." Shen smiled gently and gracefully.

Chu Lingxiao looked at her with a subtle expression.

Shen picked up the teacup gracefully and took a sip of tea.

Chu Lingxiao moved his lips, but finally said nothing. He only said, "Don't stay at the manor for too long. The household expenses in the mansion cannot be left unattended."

Shen responded casually without saying when she would return home.

Chu Lingxiao: “…”

He suddenly felt very bored, stood up abruptly, and said, "In that case, I will not delay you from cleaning up."

After saying this, he realized that this sentence seemed a little too deliberate, so he gently added: "Azhi, rest early."

Shen stood up and said, "My Lord, please take care." She had no intention of keeping him.

“……”Chu Lingxiao had no choice but to leave first.

As soon as the person left, Shen sat down directly and took a sip of tea.

It was not until the footsteps outside faded away that she asked Nanny Chen, "But Sister Chen said that?"

Nanny Chen had served her for decades, and Shen knew her quite well. Nanny Chen was able to find a perfect excuse for her just now, which must have been advised by an "expert".

"Yes, ma'am." Nanny Chen responded frankly and told her everything Chu Qianchen had just reminded her of.

(End of this chapter)