Chapter 291: Really Not to Be Struck

What are you standing there dazed for? Go home!

Zhuang Yan punched Zhuang Wei, then hurriedly ran out—his light steps made it hard to tell he was over forty.

Zhuang Wei's arm was still raised, the crease on his sleeve still there, and the person who had just grabbed him……

Ah! Who let him be born first? Forget it, let him have his way!

Second Uncle, hurry up!

Just then, a voice shouted out.

Zhuang Wei quickly replied, "Coming."

Three people and three horses—this time no need to ask, they went straight to the Zhuang family.

All settled?

Elder Master Zhuang saw the three return and directly asked: settling those people is a major matter; they have served the Zhuang clan their whole lives, and many stood with the Zhuang clan through its hardest times—our Zhuang clan cannot let them down.

"All settled, Yun chu kept everyone here." Zhuang Yan hastily took a sip of water; although he had done nothing all day, he still hadn't even touched a drop.

Kept them?

Elder Master Zhuang looked at Jiang Yunchu, his smile growing gentler; he feared Yun chu might be wary of those people, so he had already prepared arrangements for them—after all they were Zhuang clan members, and their loyalty was also to the Zhuang clan.

But……

This result far exceeded his expectations.

Being loyal to the Zhuang clan isn't bad; at least it shows their loyalty. If I can't even trust the Zhuang clan, who in this strange little town could I trust?

Jiang Yunchu laughed, and since revealing her identity, her tone and expression needed no concealment.

Her maidenly demeanor became increasingly apparent.

Although dressed in men's clothes, which was somewhat strange, it also made people feel soft-hearted.

Furthermore……

She glanced at her maternal grandparents and said, "I really lack people…"

She also felt helpless—who would have thought that the grand Regent Prince's Manor would be short-staffed?

Thinking of this, she sighed; the current Regent Prince's Manor, though not as riddled with holes as before, was like a sieve—anyone could enter.

Speaking of safety, it wasn't that safe either.

Speaking of those she trusted most, there were only a few.

Future matters also needed to be plotted slowly, and some of the news she wanted to release would also have to be put out gradually through these people.

Hahaha——

Elder Master Zhuang stared for a moment, then couldn't help bursting into laughter; the feeling of relief in his heart was beyond compare.

Let's eat.

Madam Zhuang glanced at the old man; needless to say, since Yun chu's arrival, the household atmosphere has changed considerably.

The second son also returned home; the household seemed to have gained vitality, unlike before when everyone bustled about and no one could be seen.

Master, should we wait a bit longer? Should we demold now?

Master, may we?

One question after another, everyone watched anxiously; Lustrous Jade Soap is now their hope.

If the workshop produces Lustrous Jade Soap, they need never worry about being disbanded again.

Jiang Yunchu glanced at everyone's tense expressions: "Don't worry, I'm overseeing it, so there's naturally no problem."

You need to learn to trust me.

She deftly opened the first mold—it was a magnolia bud about to bloom; after demolding, everyone gasped, wondering how such beauty could exist in the world—was this the Lustrous Jade Soap they had boiled?

This……

Could it not be genuine white jade?

White jade flawless, flowers blooming.

How about it? This is our Lustrous Jade Soap.

However, our Lustrous Jade Soap comes in sets of fifty per mold, from bud to full bloom, every form included.

Our Lustrous Jade Soap is produced set by set, then packed into wooden boxes.

This is our true Lustrous Jade Soap; the Lustrous Jade Soap appearing in shops is also like this.

That antiquated wooden box, and the exquisite Lustrous Jade Soap—each seemed like a priceless treasure beyond reach.

Now……

Those selected yesterday for demolding, begin demolding.

Those assigned yesterday for boxing, begin boxing.

Everything, let's start from today!

Jiang Yunchu clapped her hands, glanced at Ya Gu, and nodded at her.

Ya Gu was a bit shy, but this time her gaze didn't waver; she looked firmly at Jiang Yunchu.

"It's yours," Jiang Yunchu said with a smile.

Ya Gu nodded, speaking in her own way, "I can!"

Jiang Yunchu departed; that morning, the Zhuang family prepared plenty of dried rations for her and fed Blazing Flame the finest fodder.

"Yun chu, don't be like your great-aunt, disappearing without a word—your great-grandmother is still here waiting for you, you know?" Madam Zhuang tried to hold back, but finally couldn't; tears streamed down her cheeks, and fearing Yun chu might see, she quickly turned away and wiped them silently.

Jiang Yunchu saw all this; when leaving Jingdu, to avoid worrying her great-grandmother, she only told her great-aunt and great-grandfather—no one else was informed, lest she attract attention; she alone, with no one behind her, quietly left Jingdu.

But when it came time to leave Jiangnan, a crowd gathered to see her off, and that feeling of parting only now became truly apparent.

She gently stepped forward and embraced the frail old lady, saying, "Great-grandmother, my great-uncle and second uncle said I am a member of the Zhuang family."

How could I not return home?

At the latest, I will return next month.

Jiang Yunchu was making a promise; next month she would need to know the situation in Jingdu, and even more, the situation of the children.

Given the current situation, she cannot travel frequently; she can only delay until next month.

"All right?" the grandmother said, but after thinking, she still felt pity for the children above all else, "You don't need to be so rushed; traveling is really hard, as long as you don't forget this place."

"Your land, your manor, your residence and workshop, at that time will all be yours..."

Before the grandmother finished speaking, a figure hurried over; everyone looked over and saw the Second Uncle's eyes somewhat red.

"You also want to leave without saying goodbye?"

The Second Uncle looked at Jiang Yunchu; the words he spoke were all said through gritted teeth.

Jiang Yunchu smiled and said, "Today I visited the second great-uncle; Xiao Er said you went to inspect the shops, and I left you a note."

"Second Uncle." At this moment, she suddenly changed her form of address.

The Second Uncle's just-angry face eased a little as he looked at Jiang Yunchu, "Impudent, what's the matter?"

Jiang Yunchu smiled and said, "You gave me a hundred mu of sand field; I will give you a shop, no need to refuse."

She directly took out the property deed and handed it to the Second Uncle.

She didn't like to owe others, but...

She wanted even more to fulfill the Second Uncle's dream; she looked at his plan, step by step, to extend the inn to Jingdu.

That's Jingdu, after all—so many people want to get in; how could it be that easy?

The Second Uncle's inn thus came to a halt.

Moreover, he stubbornly refused to contact Zhuang Miao or use any connections in Jingdu, making every step he took arduous.

"You! You little brat." His eye sockets, which had just improved, became even redder now.

He reached out his hand, about to strike Jiang Yunchu, but at that moment, a figure in black emerged from the darkness and blocked his hand.

Zhuang Yan and Zhuang Wei also silently let out a breath of relief.

If this slap lands, could the Zhuang Clan be wiped out? Although Yun chu doesn't mind, I fear scheming people might take advantage!

"You little brat, can't even hit the grandfather now?"

The Second Uncle grew angrier, but seeing Jiang Yunchu wave her hand, he said to An San, "Step back."

"Yes!" An San immediately left.

He didn't use force or move his hands; from yesterday to today, he had roughly understood the situation—the Princess Consort is very tolerant toward the Zhuang Clan's people.

"Second Uncle, you really can't be hit."

Zhuang Yan stepped up to the Second Uncle's side and then said softly.

"As a junior of the family, how could I not be allowed to strike?"

"I can also hit the two of you!"

The old man threw a tantrum.

"Old Two!" Madam Zhuang could bear it no longer; just moments ago it was a farewell scene, yet this Old Two returns and has changed his demeanor?

"Elder sister-in-law, I haven't done anything wrong."

The Second Uncle furrowed his brows, but the land deed in his hand felt as heavy as a thousand jin.

Over the years, among those who have seen through his plans, this little brat is still the first!

Although they were in the courtyard, with many people and mixed eyes, they could not speak openly.