Chapter 307: Huh? Second Uncle isn't coming back to eat?

Three days later, one person and one horse, holding a palace secret order, left directly through the East City Gate.

However, when she was leaving, the person checking the token quietly said to him, "Eighteen days later in the morning, I will still be on guard duty; please return on time."

At a certain angle, the gold plaque in his chest flashed with an ancient light.

A man of the emperor's maternal uncle!

"Princess Consort, remember to change horses next time."

That person lightly gave a hint, then stepped back, saying, "Let's go."

Jiang Yunchu hesitated not, swung onto the horse, clamped her legs against its belly, and Blazing Flame shot forward at a gallop.

"Has Yun chu not arrived yet?"

"Could something have happened on the way? Pah pah pah, nothing will happen, nothing will happen, may the Bodhisattva bless, let Yun chu be safe and sound."

These days, Madam Zhuang has been reciting it several times each day.

Yun chu said she would come this month, but seeing that only a few days remain and the month will soon pass, yet still no sign of her, with these high mountains and long roads, I really fear that child might encounter danger.

"Mother, Lao Er set out yesterday and has already headed toward the capital; please don't worry." Zhuang Yan walked in from outside, saw his mother's worried expression, and hurried forward to comfort her.

"I am just worried."

Madam Zhuang shook her head, then slowly sat down.

But as soon as she sat down, she immediately heard footsteps approaching from outside.

Before the person arrived, the voice came first.

"Grandmother, I have come." That voice showed no femininity, carrying steadiness and low depth.

"She's here, she's here, she's here, Eldest, listen—is it Yun chu who has come?"

Madam Zhuang hurriedly rose, then, fearing she had misheard, turned to Zhuang Yan beside her and asked for confirmation.

Zhuang Yan supported Madam Zhuang, then nodded, saying, "Mother, it's her."

Madam Zhuang's eyes lit up; the elderly woman who had just been listless now needed no support, strode forward, and opened the door.

"Grandmother."

"Yun..."

Upon seeing each other, both of them had reddened eyes.

Madam Zhuang quickly let her in, saying, "You must be tired—look at all that dust; you haven't rested along the way, have you?"

"Don't rush; rest well on the road as well."

Madam Zhuang looked at Jiang Yunchu's disheveled state and murmured two lines with heartache.

"Not tired, I missed my grandmother." Jiang Yunchu laughed heartily; although dressed as a man, everyone in the house knew she was a maiden.

"We've arranged a room for you at the back; from now on you'll stay there, don't go to your great-uncle's inn anymore, just stay at home—running back and forth every day is too troublesome."

Since Yun chu returned to the capital, the Old Lady immediately had people tidy the courtyard; she not only had the servants arrange it, she herself took charge, personally selecting many things.

"Alright, I will listen to my grandmother."

Jiang Yunchu smiled and gave an involuntary sneeze; on this journey she had not rested, because with this spatial cheat she had prepared food and water in advance, and also prepared fodder for Blazing Flame, but Blazing Flame preferred to eat outside grass, consuming little.

"You child, hurry up and rest."

Madam Zhuang directly called her personal maid, who brought Jiang Yunchu to her own courtyard.

"Cloud Court?"

Jiang Yunchu saw the name, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly; looking at the brand-new plaque, her fatigue felt as if she had taken a warm bath, giving her a sense of refreshment.

"Young Master Kang, this courtyard was specially arranged by the Lady; its furnishings were also personally inspected by her, and if anything is unsatisfactory, it can be changed at any time."

The maid lowered her head and softly reported, having always been by the Lady's side, she naturally knew how much the Lady valued Young Master Kang.

"Everything is quite satisfactory."

Jiang Yunchu shook her head, looking at the elegant courtyard filled with Jiangnan charm; one courtyard, with corridors, rockeries, flowing water, and falling flowers, every spot bore the elderly couple's heartfelt intention.

"Young Master, the water will be brought shortly; please rest first." The maid hurriedly lowered her head and left; this Young Master of the Kang Clan had an outstanding appearance, and she dared not look up.

"Alright."

Jiang Yunchu nodded, walked through the corridor from the courtyard, entered the room, and saw that the arrangement of everything inside showed careful thought.

She put her luggage aside; inside were only a few clothes, and from her spatial storage she took out the previously prepared pills, as well as a letter that her aunt had asked her to bring.

She placed everything aside.

"Young Master Kang, the water has already been sent to the side room."

It was still that maid, her face slightly flushed, as she said, "The Lady asks the Young Master whether we should place a few people in the courtyard?"

"The Lady has disturbed the Young Master's tranquility; there are only a few servant maids in the courtyard, and no one has been placed inside the house."

Jiang Yunchu waved her hand, saying, "For now my identity cannot be revealed; in Jiangnan I can only use the name of Young Master Kang."

"I am not used to having attendants; a few servant maids waiting at the door are enough, and no others need to be arranged."

"Yes!"

The maid, having received the answer, bowed and led Jiang Yunchu to a side room.

She took off her clothes, unbound her chest, removed her makeup, then stepped into the bathtub; her whole body immersed in warm water, instantly feeling completely relaxed.

"Is the lodging comfortable? If anything is unsuitable, just change it directly."

At the evening dinner table, Madam Zhuang saw Jiang Yunchu enter and hurriedly asked with concern.

"Grandmother, I am accustomed." Jiang Yunchu smiled, seeing Madam Zhuang's concerned expression, and took out the things she had prepared.

"This is a Strengthening Pill, a medicinal pill I myself researched and produced."

Jiang Yunchu smiled; this pill was a formula from her past life, originally created to rehabilitate a person tormented by enemies, and she had specially researched it, but to suit the consumer's body she made some adjustments.

"You child, you're already worn out enough, yet you still think of us."

Madam Zhuang felt a pang of pity, took the pill without even looking, and put it straight into her mouth; her eyes showed not the slightest doubt.

「Mine? 」

Second Master Zhuang was not polite either, directly reaching out his hand, looking at Jiang Yunchu's eyes, clearly flashing, 「There's no way I don't have one, right? 」.

Jiang Yunchu chuckled, handing over a pill; Second Master Zhuang didn't even look, just swallowed it down, 「A bit bitter. 」.

……

Just then, Jiang Yunchu suddenly asked, 「Eh? Isn't Second Uncle coming back to eat? 」.

As her question came out, Madam Zhuang, Elder Master Zhuang, and Zhuang Yan — the three of them — suddenly stopped moving their chopsticks.

Second Master Zhuang glanced at the three of them, 「What's Zhuang Wei up to? 」.

Zhuang Yan patted his own forehead, looking at Yun chu with a helpless smile, 「When you came over, didn't you see your Second Uncle? 」.

「Me? 」

Jiang Yunchu blinked, It couldn't be what I'm imagining, could it?