After Xie Yushu finished writing her reply to Chu Jinyu, she opened Han Zhongyu's letter.
Wow! Three pages! Could something have happened at the manor?
Xie Yushu opened the letter while thinking about it.
The beginning is the same as Chu Jinyu's.
Yu Shu felt as if she had just read the letter.
I haven't seen you for many days. I hope you are well. I received a letter from my elder brother yesterday. He talked about the recent situation in the capital. I heard that Xiao Yi has returned to the capital and is still thinking about what happened before, which has caused you some trouble.
I miss you dearly because I couldn't be by your side.
Although I know in my heart that I shouldn't interfere too much in your affairs, the capital city places great importance on a woman's reputation. Now that you have no relationship with him, you should not get too involved, as it will only cause trouble for both of you.
Moreover, given your different statuses now, you two shouldn't get too close. I believe you understand.
Everything is fine here. The construction of the resort is progressing rapidly, with new changes every day.
The warehouse is already overflowing with glass, cups, and mirrors. We've also made some glass lamps, and I'm planning to send a batch over in the next few days.
Before you left, the sixty people you arranged to buy were already training, and I plan to have them come along this time.
You can't train a thoroughbred horse in a courtyard. When you're out in the world, you need to develop your ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Some skills can't be learned in a courtyard.
I heard that His Majesty has bestowed upon you the title of Princess Jingde! Congratulations! I will throw a banquet to celebrate your return!
Haitang and Jinyu are both doing well. These past few days, Haitang has been picking Jinyu up to come back together so they can practice calligraphy and martial arts together. Both siblings have made great progress in their calligraphy!
How is Shiba's health? Did he deliberately try to upset you? He's a very timid person. If you teach him a lesson once, he'll definitely listen to you from now on.
Though the paper is short, the sentiment is long; how can a small piece of paper convey such deep feelings?
Though I lament walking alone until the end of winter, I look forward to meeting you again when the moon is full.
Han Zhongyu
This letter was already quite daring and beyond Han Zhongyu's bounds!
However, Xie Yushu had spent over twenty years in the 21st century and was used to the idea that "love should be spoken out loud," with phrases like "I love you," "I miss you," "I want to marry you," and even the most subtle "I like you." She never imagined that Han Zhongyu's last two sentences were a confession, automatically interpreting them as polite language, similar to what friends might say.
It's something like, "When are you coming back? We're waiting to have a drink with you."
Since sending the letter, Han Zhongyu had been feeling uneasy, excited, and sentimental at times. He was afraid that Xie Yushu would understand the letter and dislike him, and would distance herself from him in the future. He was also afraid that Xie Yushu hadn't realized that he liked her! He was extremely conflicted.
One of them, without a care in the world, joked with Nanxing.
"This Lord Han looks cold and aloof, but he can be quite talkative! I thought something serious had happened at the manor, but it turns out this is all?"
Nanxing listened and said
"Lord Han is quite approachable. He has never put on airs with us, and he is also very considerate. Look, he wrote to you in detail so that you wouldn't miss home!"
How wonderful!
Xie Yushu nodded with a smile after hearing this.
"That's true! He's a nice person!"
As he spoke, he picked up a pen and wrote four large characters in reply to Han Zhongyu.
"Don't worry about me!"
Then he packed the gifts for Chu Jinyu and Han Zhongyu separately and sent them back to Han Zhongyu.
Five days later, Han Zhongyu and Chu Jinyu received a reply and were overjoyed, rushing back to their study to read it.
Han Zhongyu, being an adult, naturally had to be more reserved, while Chu Jinyu, being a child, couldn't wait to tear open the letter upon receiving it, and immediately took it out to read as soon as he entered the study.
Han Zhongyu looked at the two sheets of paper from the side; they were both full of writing. Chu Jinyu smiled as she read them, her eyes narrowing.
Han Zhongyu hesitated for a moment, then eagerly tore open the envelope and took out the reply. Hmm? Just one sheet?
Even one sheet will do; open it carefully.
Just four words!
Han Zhongyu was furious! He turned the letter over and over, looking at it several times, but he still couldn't find the fifth word.
Unwilling to give up, he simply found the sealant and used a small brush to apply it to both sides of the letter, but still there wasn't a single word.
It immediately wilted like a frostbitten eggplant!
How could this happen? Don't worry about me.
Does this mean agreement or rejection?
Did she not realize it? Or did she realize it, but didn't like him and was afraid of embarrassing him, so she pretended nothing was wrong?
So what should I do? Should I let it go gently, or continue to ask for clarification?
Lord Han was completely bewildered and felt utterly lost.
Xie Yushu was unaware that her reply had upset Han Zhongyu. She went to teach at eight o'clock every day, and occasionally taught on-site when there was surgery.
Back home, I worked with Aunt Su and Qu Xiaodie to select thirty shop employees and conduct job training. We were very busy.
The shopkeeper is called Sister Hong. She is in her thirties and used to sell steamed buns at the market. Her husband passed away from illness a few years ago, and she has been raising her two sons all by herself.
Without a man to back her up, even though she had a fiery personality, she had been paying protection money, stall fees, and people often ran up debts over the years, suffering considerable losses both overt and covert. When she saw that Xie Yushu's shop was hiring, she brought her indenture and volunteered herself!
Xie Yushu chatted with her for a while. She found that the woman was shrewd, assertive, had her own principles and bottom line, and was organized in her work. She was a capable person and so Xie Yushu took her in.
When the staff training was almost complete, Han Zhongyu's side also delivered several truckloads of goods here one after another. This time, she also brought a batch of glass cutters, and she planned to cut out several more models for sale.
During this time, the Princess's Mansion has been tidied up. Xie Yushu moved there with her entourage. The three-courtyard house she bought will serve as her office. When people from the villa come to deliver goods, they no longer need to stay at the inn; they can go there to rest, killing two birds with one stone.
Although Xie Yushu did not make a fuss about it, the completion of the Princess's Mansion would definitely have to be reported to the palace. So, the day before Xie Yushu moved, someone came to inquire about the news, and on the day of the move, many people still came to "warm her house".
The first one was Xuan Yuanche, who arrogantly tossed him a brocade box as he entered.
"Housewarming gift!"
Xie Yushu quickly grabbed the brocade box
"How rude!"
Xuanyuan Che pretended not to hear and went inside.
A little while later, Sister-in-law Han arrived with Niu Niu.
"We heard you're moving today, so my daughter and I came to warm up your new place!"
"You've come at the perfect time! I was just worried about how empty this huge princess's mansion was. Come on in!"
Just after Han's sister-in-law was sent inside, a whole group of imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital arrived. You'd think they were at a market!
The emperor and empress dowager in the palace also sent gifts, so it was impossible to keep a low profile.
Fortunately, Xie Yushu had booked the banquet at the restaurant in advance, just in case unexpected people came and there weren't enough tables. So she booked five more tables, and all five were used, which was just enough.
She almost lost face! She really didn't expect so many unfamiliar faces to come to the banquet with gifts!
Unfamiliar face: So you really think we're here for a feast!
"Don't you know how famous you are?"
"A favorite of the Emperor! A first-rank princess, a renowned physician, and you even possess glass—if we curry favor with you, even if we can't walk with impunity in the capital, we'll certainly be able to strut around with confidence!"
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