Chapter 328: Gecko Shedding Its Tail

"Master, wash up."

When Jiang Yunchu arrived at the Rhyme Courtyard, Zi Su had already prepared the water, and the porridge she had prepared was also brought into the side room.

"Have a little, I'll attend to you."

Zi Su placed the porridge of suitable temperature into Jiang Yunchu's hand; after that, she only needed to sit in the bathtub and drink the porridge.

"Zi Su, what would I do without you by my side?"

Zi Su is so meticulous, like my own left and right hand; she understands everything without me having to say anything.

Having such a girl is her blessing.

But thinking of letting her go free in the future, she feels somewhat reluctant; the bar is set too high, and she will never meet such a girl again.

"No, Zi Su will always stay by the master's side, never leaving."

Zi Su answered firmly, she does not want to leave; wherever the master is, that is her home.

"Nonsense!"

Jiang Yunchu did not turn back, merely placed the bowl to one side, then closed her eyes.

How could she be so selfish?

They have always had the right to choose for themselves!

In a short time, Ning Jing fell into chaos; more and more people knew the situation, and more and more knew that the Cao family had framed the Regent Prince's Manor, especially those who each year drank the porridge given by the Prince's Manor and survived—they individually, without organization, spontaneously went to the Cao residence.

The nightmare that had almost passed a year ago descended upon the Cao family once again.

Rotten eggs and spoiled vegetable leaves now had a place to go.

"Yun Chu really did that?" the Ning Emperor looked at Fang Zi Lun in disbelief.

He had thought of many methods, never expecting Yun Chu to resolve it this way; she simply persevered and came through.

"Your Majesty, looking at the Princess Consort's attitude, Jia Chuan probably cannot be taken away." Fang Zi Lun gave a bitter laugh; if the Regent Prince's Manor were to abandon Jia Chuan, that wouldn't happen anyway.

Since the Princess Consort has intervened and is standing firm against the Cao family.

This represents the Princess Consort's attitude; she will not abandon Jia Chuan, absolutely not.

The Regent Prince's Manor has clearly taken a side this time—not the Jia family, but merely a nine-year-old child named Jia Chuan.

"She..."

"Alas!"

Your Majesty did not finish speaking, merely closed his eyes, and after a long while said, "That girl has given me a big problem."

Protect?

We need a clear target; how to protect?

Release!

She will not release him; she has protected this person, and naturally she has the ability to educate him well.

Yet she has given him a big problem.

"When I told the Princess Consort, she said a sentence."

Just then, he suddenly recalled something; at that time, riding a horse in strong wind, he thought he had misheard.

But now, upon reflection...

He hadn't misheard; it was exactly what the Princess Consort said.

"What?"

The Ning Emperor rubbed his brow, opened his eyes, and looked toward Fang Zi Lun.

"I didn't hear it clearly either; it sounded like, 'A gecko shedding its tail can seek a sliver of life.'" Fang Zi Lun recalled the tone of that moment and carefully considered the wording.

Gecko shedding its tail!

The Ning Emperor's motion of rubbing his brow suddenly stopped.

"Guard the prison well, inspect the food and drink thoroughly, no one is allowed to visit, no one at all." The Ning Emperor looked at Fang Zi Lun.

Now the crisis is manifold; this move may well be an attack from that side, their target pointing straight at the Regent Prince's Manor.

Fearful there may be a hidden trick!

"Yes!"

Fang Zi Lun withdrew.

The Ning Emperor kept murmuring, "Gecko shedding its tail."

Eunuch Xi came in from outside, poured hot tea for Your Majesty, heard the Ning Emperor's words, and gave a light smile.

"Your Majesty, where would there be any geckos in the palace?"

The daily cleaning is meticulous; how could Your Majesty come into contact with a gecko?

"Do you know what a gecko is?" the Ning Emperor raised his head; he had never understood what the four words "gecko shedding its tail" meant.

How could it possibly offer a sliver of life?

"Geckos, they like to crawl on walls."

"In mountainous rural areas there are many; this creature is elusive, usually hard to catch, but once it senses danger, it breaks off its own tail and runs."

Eunuch Xi said this while still grinning; these days Your Majesty has been worried, but today he has found another interest, so he is naturally pleased.

When the master is pleased, the servants can perform their duties well.

"So that's how it is!"

The Ning Emperor laughed and shook his head; that girl, what on earth is she thinking?

Jiang Yunchu fell asleep; she was exhausted, having not closed her eyes for several days, and she never expected such a big incident to occur in the Prince's Manor.

"Zi Su elder sister."

Ning Hanmo looked at Zi Su and asked, "Is my mother still angry?"

Mother rarely gets angry, but this time Mother's expression was bad; he was a little worried and also afraid Mother would get angry.

Zi Su glanced at the Young Master, "The Princess Consort isn't angry; she's just too tired."

"Tired..."

Ning Hanmo looked at the closed door and softly said, "I'm still too weak."

Why can't I grow up faster?

If he grew up, he could support the Wang Fu, let Mother do what she wishes to do, do what she wants to do, and not have to work so hard.

Thinking of Mother's reddened eyes, a surge of power welled up inside him, as if it wanted to break through the earth.

"Zi Su older sister, don't tell Mother I've come."

After he said that, he jogged away all the way, returned to the school, and took out his books...

Yun chu woke up; it was already morning of the next day. He rubbed his slightly aching head—he couldn't skip rest, and even if he's in a hurry next time, he still needs to rest.

"Moreover..."

Over in Zhuang City, they need someone to manage things; her running back and forth like this isn't the same.

This idea has become increasingly obvious.

"What has happened recently at the Wang Fu?"

Zi Su, while dressing the Princess Consort, went over all the recent major affairs of the Wang Fu and her handling methods, leaving no detail unmentioned.

Jiang Yunchu nodded; whether in the means of handling affairs or the methods of dealing with them, Zi Su is now capable of handling things on her own.

"How are the children?"

Yesterday she was so exhausted that even walking a few extra steps would put her to sleep instantly; where would she get the energy to look after the children?

Jia Chuan remained silent, the Young Master studied hard, and the other children seem to have also been affected by this incident, each becoming more diligent and more hardworking.

Zi Su sighed; when Zi Wu came this morning, she had asked him carefully.

Zi Wu was also worried; those children were already very hardworking, the effort they've put in is already several times that of many children, their progress is even faster, and now the twelve children have fixed positions on the ranking list, with their ranks steadily rising.

They're under so much pressure now, afraid they'll crush themselves first.

"Hmm."

"Any news from the Jia Fu earlier?" Jiang Yunchu looked up at Zi Su.

These days, the Wang Fu is handled entirely by Zi Su; whoever visits or sends gifts, she arranges it all.