Chapter 242: Eye-catcher
The emperor's decree was no secret, and Lu Zhiran soon learned about it.
Chu Yian really took advantage of every opportunity and never missed a single chance.
Everyone went to Xiping, and who knew what kind of disturbance would be stirred up.
This news had just been reported back to the capital, and Emperor Defeng did not publicize it. Only those who were paying attention to the situation in the court knew the inside story first.
Lu Zhiran was afraid that Xiao Baozhu would worry about Jiang Nansheng, so she didn't take the initiative to talk to her about it. As a result, she didn't know about the situation in Xiping and was still happy every day.
During this period, she often went to the Sun family, one to tease Xuetuan, and the other to keep Zhen company.
Due to etiquette, she had to pay her respects to Old Madam Sun. After going through the formalities, she immediately ran to the third room.
One day, she was about to go to the third room again. Old Madam Sun finally lost her patience and spoke, "Baozhu, in this Sun family, only your eldest and second uncles are your biological uncles. No one else is worthy of being called your relative. Even if there was a so-called life-saving favor, you gave them enough face a few times before. Why do you have to take the initiative to approach them now and lower your status for no reason?"
Her tone was harsh and mean, yet also undeniably strong.
"Grandma, what do you mean by that? My third uncle is also my grandfather's blood, so he's naturally my uncle. If you spread this, aren't you afraid that others will think you're mean?"
Xiao Baozhu showed some kindness in her words because she was her elder, but what she said still made Old Lady Sun angry.
"Even your mother doesn't dare to speak to me like that, and this is how you speak to me?"
Xiao Baozhu didn't care. "That's because my mother has feelings for you. I don't have that kind of thing with you."
She never received any genuine love from her grandmother.
Madam Sun: ...
"If Grandmother doesn't want me to come, just tell the doorman to keep me out next time. But now that I'm at the Sun residence, I've paid my respects to you. If I'm going somewhere else, it's none of your business. You look a little unwell, so I won't disturb your rest."
After saying that, she turned around and left quickly without listening to another word from Old Lady Sun.
Old Madam Sun pointed at her back, her fingers trembling.
"She, she, she is absolutely rebellious!"
The trusted nanny hurried forward to comfort her and persuade her to calm down.
At this time, the eldest lady Zhou came and added fuel to the fire.
"That day, she pointed at my nose and scolded me. I thought she was a princess and couldn't afford to offend her, so I endured it. Little did I know that she was so presumptuous towards you, her own grandmother. She simply didn't take you seriously at all. I have to say something unpleasant. How could she dare to treat you like this without the Queen's permission?"
These words touched the heart of Old Lady Sun, and made her face even darker.
None of them take an old woman like me seriously. It's outrageous!
Every time Xiao Baozhu came, the servants would inform Lingyun Pavilion.
Whenever Sun Jingxuan heard about this, he would be in a gloomy mood, and his servants would be beaten.
This time is no exception.
The servant was beaten so badly that his skin was torn and he could only kneel on the ground and beg for mercy.
Sun Jingxuan stopped only when he was injured.
"Bitch, she did it on purpose, she must have done it on purpose! She did it on purpose to piss me off! Just wait, someone will take care of her for me!"
Xiao Baozhu came every now and then, and with Xuetuan to accompany her every day, Zhen's face was visibly smiling more.
Xiao Baozhu picked up Xuetuan and looked at him carefully.
"This little thing has grown a lot of weight, Third Aunt, you take such good care of it."
A gentle smile flashed in Zhen's eyes. "It's just a little puppy. It's still growing, so it's naturally growing fast. But Amu said that it's not big, so no matter how big it grows, it will still be small."
Xiao Baozhu stroked its head and said, "The smaller ones are the cuter."
She also asked about Zhen's meals these days. She had to ask this every time she came, fearing that Zhen would be wronged.
Zhen was deeply touched. "Ever since you made such a fuss that day, the kitchen hasn't dared to cause any trouble. Everything is proceeding according to normal procedures."
Xiao Baozhu was slightly satisfied. "If they dare to mistreat you again, don't hide it. You must tell me and I will vent your anger on your behalf."
Zhen's eyes were hot. "These are all trivial matters. How can I trouble you again and again?"
What qualifications does she have?
Xiao Baozhu didn't care. "I get along with you, so I'm happy to help you."
She herself couldn't explain the thing about liking someone.
Zhen had a gentle personality. Every time Xiao Baozhu looked at her, it was as if she was looking at her own child. She felt comfortable, relaxed, and warm with her.
Zhen made her a pair of shoes with fine stitching and very soft soles, which she was wearing now.
Zhen also noticed that her dress no longer fit her, so she took her measurements and wanted to make two new ones for her.
These things were very common little things for Zhen, but Xiao Baozhu had never received any of them from Empress Sun.
Zhen liked Xiao Baozhu's liveliness and was greedy for the vitality and companionship she brought her. Little did she know that Xiao Baozhu was also enjoying the kind of care that only a mother could give her.
She waited until the sun set before leaving reluctantly.
Sitting in the carriage back to the palace, Xiao Baozhu was in a very good mood.
Unexpectedly, the carriage broke down halfway. The driver got off to check and found that the axle had broken at some point. It would take some effort to repair it, and even if he bought a new replacement, it would still take some time.
Xiao Baozhu simply got off the car and strolled around.
Passing by a teahouse, she heard the guests inside talking loudly about the epidemic in Xiping.
Xiao Baozhu just thought they were talking nonsense.
Ah Sheng has been in Xiping for several months. With her ability, the epidemic in Xiping should have been under control long ago. How could it be getting worse and worse?
She asked the palace maid Qionghua to go forward and inquire, and only then did she find out that this matter was actually true. Her father had already issued an order for Chu Yian to lead 3,000 people to Xiping to fight the epidemic. In recent days, he has been compiling the list and preparing medicinal materials and food. Everyone has seen it with their own eyes, and there is no doubt about it.
After hearing the news, Xiao Baozhu felt an unconcealable worry and panic in her heart.
If you think about it carefully, Ah Sheng hasn't sent me a message for a long time.
Did something happen to her?
No, that's impossible. I must be overthinking it!
Just when he was distracted, someone came running over and immediately breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Xiao Baozhu.
"Ninth Princess, it's so great to see you here! I'm from the Jiang family, and I have news about our Sixth Young Master!"
The sixth "young master" of the Jiang family is Jiang Nansheng.
Xiao Baozhu's eyes suddenly lit up, "Where is Ah Sheng now? How is she?"
The servant looked anxious, "The Sixth Young Master is now at the pavilion ten miles outside the city. He is seriously injured and is only breathing his last..."
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