The Empress could do nothing but glare at the two men with resentment.
Looking at the person whose limbs were crippled and who could only lie on the ground like a cocoon, Ye Zhen suddenly felt extremely bored. "Mother, let's go."
The rest of her life is so wonderful; she doesn't want to waste any more energy on this kind of person.
The two guards who had watched over Ye Wantang before were still there. Ye Zhen gave them silver notes again.
This time, however, the two dared not accept. "Your Highness, rest assured, we will definitely keep an eye on her."
Ye Zhen did not insist.
News of the Empress's deposition quickly reached the western suburban camp. With the crisis averted, Marquis Zhongyong breathed a long sigh of relief.
He asked Imperial Censor Wang, "I want to go fetch Yi Huan, are you going to fetch your sister-in-law?"
It's been almost a year since they separated, and Imperial Censor Wang misses his wife very much.
But according to Madam Wang's itinerary, the round trip would take at least ten days, so he had to ask for leave first and then have his son take good care of his elderly mother at home.
But when he got home, he learned that Wang Jingshuo had already received the news and had left the capital to pick up Madam Wang and Su Luoqing. He was so angry that he cursed loudly.
Madam Wang laughed and scolded her son, "I've never seen a father and son fighting over each other. They separated so soon after their wedding. It's a good thing that young people still care about each other."
Before, when your daughter-in-law was home, you didn't seem to care much for her. Only after she left did you realize how good she was. As the old saying goes, men are all inherently fickle.
"Mother, I am your own son."
Imperial Censor Wang lamented, "I haven't treated your wife badly at all; we get along very well."
"That's because your daughter-in-law is mostly accommodating to you, but now that she's been away for almost a year, she's seen a lot and her thinking has definitely changed. You should respect her even more in the future."
A marriage cannot be based solely on love; it also requires respect. She is not only your wife, but also herself.
Imperial Censor Wang had never heard of this saying before; in his previous mindset, his wife belonged to him.
He couldn't accept his mother's words at first, but he knew she was wise and that listening to her would surely be the right thing to do.
So he eagerly awaited Lady Wang's early return home.
Upon learning that Imperial Censor Wang could not accompany him, Marquis Zhongyong simply packed two pieces of clothing and set off that very day.
Longing for his wife, he and Wang Jingshuo rode at breakneck speed with almost no rest, meeting up with the troop that came from the Great Wei one after the other.
"Mother, Luo Qing."
Wang Jingshuo dismounted and climbed into Madam Wang and Su Luoqing's carriage with a smile.
Seeing that he looked travel-worn, Madam Wang knew that he must have rushed here. He often left home before, but she had never seen her son rush home like this before. He must miss his wife.
Although she missed her son, she still spoke a few words to him before finding an excuse to get into Yin Jiuniang's carriage, leaving the young couple alone.
When only the two of them remained in the carriage, Wang Jingshuo stared at Su Luoqing with bright eyes, "Are you getting used to being away from home?"
Having not seen her for a long time, Su Luoqing felt a little embarrassed and nodded shyly, "My mother-in-law has taken very good care of me."
"So, how are your medical skills going?"
This prompted Su Luoqing to speak.
She not only received instruction from renowned doctors of the Great Wei Dynasty, but also acquired numerous medical books, from which she benefited throughout her life.
Listening to her speak with great enthusiasm, Wang Jingshuo was also delighted, and the shyness that had been present for so long gradually faded from Su Luoqing's face.
Wang Jingshuo held her hand and asked, "Have you missed me? I miss you a lot."
Actually, she hadn't thought much about it, but when she met Wang Jingshuo's tender eyes, Su Luoqing nodded without hesitation.
In another carriage, Marquis Zhongyong stared intently at Cui Yihuan, "You've gained weight."
It's good that I've gained weight; I was too thin before.
Cui Yihuan was initially happy to see him come to pick her up, but after hearing this, she rolled her eyes.
"The Marquis is getting old."
She retorted.
When the Marquis of Zhongyong saw her so lively, he was not angry but laughed.
Cui Yihuan's mental state had improved so much, which made him happy and at ease. He couldn't help but hold her hand and said, "Yes, a rough man without his wife's care will age easily. It will be good to have his wife by his side from now on."
"You want to treat me like a servant?"
Cui Yihuan scolded him.
Marquis Zhongyong hurriedly replied, "How could I dare? I am happy to have Madam here. I will serve Madam."
It's rare for a tough guy like him to say something like that, and Cui Yihuan's heart softened a little.
"Then you should take good care of your health from now on. You are much older than me, and I don't want to be all alone when I get old."
This trip helped her resolve her inner conflict, and her son will be back by her side. She wants to live a good life with him.
Marquis Zhongyong understood the meaning behind her words and happily pulled her into his arms. "Don't worry, Madam, I will definitely stay with you until we grow old."
The group arrived in the capital in high spirits.
After learning about the Empress's situation, Madam Wang and her companions went to the residence of the First-Rank General to complain to Ye Jinghong and her daughter about the Empress.
After Ye Jinghong returned, the emperor ordered the First-Rank General's Mansion to be renovated. She moved in with Shi Yan and Ye Zhen. If they didn't want to live there anymore, they could go to the island or the Great Wei.
Anyway, she only has the title now and doesn't plan to lead troops, so she's quite comfortable.
After resting for a few days, the group decided to open the leisure pavilion together as previously agreed.
With their respective men supporting them, things were progressing smoothly beforehand.
Before they knew it, the day of Ye Zhen and Xie Tingzhou's wedding arrived...
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