The sun was shining brightly today. As soon as Yu Qiaoqiao walked out of the gate of Shangshu Mansion, she felt the sunlight was dazzling. She raised her hand and covered her forehead, trying to block the sunlight, but the sunlight still shone through the gaps between her fingers and onto her face.
She smiled, a sad and indifferent smile.
“Qiaoqiao…”
Yu Shiming's voice came, Yu Qiaoqiao turned around, bowed and saluted,
"Dad, I'm going back. I've caused a lot of trouble for the family lately, but I won't do that again."
Seeing her say such polite words, Yu Shiming was stunned for a moment, then sighed.
"Dad knows you blame me in your heart, but I can't help it. Besides, Prince Xi treats you well. If you marry someone else, you might not have such honor. Remember what Dad said, go back and live a good life, don't argue or talk, and be your Princess Xi peacefully. Leng Xi is not someone who is content with mediocrity. In the future, perhaps he will give you a big surprise."
Although Yu Shiming didn't say it explicitly, Yu Qiaoqiao knew that her father was still hoping to let him ascend the throne.
She secretly mocked herself in her heart. The position of emperor should have belonged to Prince Yu long ago. Even if Leng Xi was thinking about it, it would be useless.
But she didn't want to expose it, she just smiled faintly and nodded,
"My daughter knows. This time when I go back, I will not argue or make a fuss. I will be my Princess Xi. Please go back, Dad!"
Leaving these seemingly calm words, she turned around and looked at Xiaobao, and said softly:
"Say goodbye to grandpa and grandma."
Xiaobao obediently bowed to Yu Shiming and Madam Yu, then got into the carriage with Yu Qiaoqiao.
Sitting in the carriage, the moment the carriage started, a breeze lifted the curtain door. Through the gap, Yu Qiaoqiao saw her mother secretly wiping her tears, while her father kept looking at her coldly.
She lowered her head and instructed Chuntao:
"Tell the groom to go to Huichun Hall."
"Miss, are you...unwell?"
"No, I'm going to see Princess Yu. She saved Xiaobao last time, and I haven't thanked her yet. I always feel bad."
Chuntao said "oh" and conveyed her words to the coachman.
After the groom agreed, he cracked the whip in his hand and headed straight for Huichun Hall.
The dysentery problem among the people in the capital has eased a little in the past few days, but there are still many people coming to get medicine. After everyone has recovered from their illness, they still want to consolidate their strength. Those who have such ideas were persuaded by Luo Lan one by one.
The medicine from Huichuntang is only given to those who need it most. Those whose condition has improved do not need the medicine, and she will not give it to them again, no matter how much money they pay.
Luo Xue and A Hong just came back from outside and couldn't wait to say:
"Sister, Ah Hong and I checked according to what An An said. There is indeed a house on the mountain, but it is empty. There is no one there, and there is no sign of the man in black that An An mentioned."
There was a hint of worry between Luo Lan's brows. After An An came back from Yancheng, she told Luo Lan everything that had happened to her during this period. The only thing she concealed was that she knew the man in black was Leng Xi.
Luo Lan originally wanted to ask Leng Yu to investigate this matter because it concerned the safety of Prince Yu's Mansion, but he was too busy with recent events in the military camp and the court, so she decided to let Luo Xue and A Hong investigate.
"Have you been to Fanjiatun? What did the Fan couple say?"
"They haven't seen the real face of the man in black, but they said that judging by his accent, he must be a local."
native?
Luo Lan held his chin with one hand, thinking hard, and muttered:
"Local? In that case, this person might be someone close to us. It seems we should be more careful from now on."
Ah Hong nodded, clasped her fists and asked again:
"Do you want to continue investigating?"
"Send someone to monitor the house on the mountain. If you find anyone suspicious, bring them back for questioning immediately."
"Yes, I will arrange it right away."
After saying this, Ah Hong quickly turned around and walked outside.
After Ah Hong left, Luo Xue leaned on the table with one hand, looked at Luo Lan, and said tenderly:
"Sister, Mom told you to go back for dinner tonight. She has prepared your favorite food."
"But I promised the children that I would go back and be with them."
"Take them with you. Mother also asked you to call her brother-in-law."
"Forget it. These four kids together can blow the roof off your house. Besides, they've missed a lot of schoolwork these past few days, and I want them to catch up."
Having said that, she put down the pen in her hand and looked up at Luo Xue.
"We also need to find a martial arts master for them. Your brother-in-law has been too busy recently and will be even busier in the future. He won't have time to take care of them."
"Then let General Ling and the others teach us!"
"That's even worse. They all have important responsibilities, so how can they spend their time on these kids? Besides, if they teach, these kids will become even lazier. It would be better to just hire a stricter martial arts master."
"Martial arts master? Someone who can teach these four children is not an ordinary person. Should we post a notice to the world and recruit talented people?"
Luo Lan pondered for a moment, then nodded and said:
"Well, go tell Ah Hong to ask Ah Li to issue a notice, seeking a martial arts master for the four children. The salary will be determined by the master's skill."
"Okay, I'll go right away."
Luo Xue was about to turn around, but then seemed to remember something and asked:
"Will you guys come to my house for dinner tonight?"
Luo Lan was about to answer when Ah Cai came hurriedly.
"Princess, Princess Xi is here."
Luo Lan looked at Luo Xue in surprise, then quickly stood up and went out to greet her.
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