Chapter 352: Carriage

Seeing his panicked look, she lightly laughed, "No need to panic; after running for so many days, it's only natural to be weary."

Go back and tell Xi Gonggong clearly that it's a reward from this Princess Consort; he won't blame you.

The servant thanks the Princess Consort for the reward.

That little eunuch is also quick-witted; he immediately bowed and saluted.

Alright, the people outside are still waiting; who did the Imperial Forest Army send this time?

Replying to the Princess Consort, it's President Fang Zi Lun.

Jiang Yunchu lifted her head, somewhat uncertain, and asked again, "Who?"

President Fang Zi Lun.

That little eunuch repeated it again.

How did he come here?

No!

Don't you care about the palace's safety anymore?

They sent Fang Zi Lun over here—who's guarding the palace's safety? That's the Imperial Forest Army, an imperial attendant; they protect His Majesty's safety—how could they send him here?

I don't know.

The little eunuch has been in the palace a short time and doesn't know many things; although he calls Xi Gonggong his godfather, the godfather will give him a bit of advice on some matters, but those detailed things he must see, hear, and analyze himself.

Some things cannot be taught by others.

That's the Imperial Palace; one wrong step means losing your life.

Alright, Zi Su, take the eunuch out to rest." Jiang Yunchu said to Zi Su, who slightly bowed and stepped back two paces before walking toward the little eunuch.

Eunuch, please follow me.

The servant takes his leave." After the eunuch bowed and saluted, he then followed behind Zi Su and departed.

Jiang Yunchu opened the wax seal, then slowly opened the letter; there weren't many words, and no special orders.

The matter of Qing feng County has already been secretly investigated; your people don't need to keep looking into it—put yourself first and be extra careful.

I have many people around me; you can rely on Fang Zi Lun with confidence.

The general meaning has been made clear; not letting her continue the investigation, I fear the emperor's maternal uncle has also discovered something.

She is the bait on the surface; this was arranged between her and the emperor's maternal uncle.

Behind the scenes, many people are taking action.

This time, over a hundred people on that side—how is that not a desperate all-or-nothing gamble?

But I got injured, which was unexpected; I suppose even the emperor's maternal uncle didn't expect it, which is why they sent people over—now with five hundred Imperial Forest Army troops, how dare those people still act?

Unless they're prepared for a fight to the death.

Jiang Yunchu furrowed her brows, then sighed resignedly; if she paid a bit more attention, it might drive those behind her to desperation.

Unfortunately, her shoulder is injured, and the imperial edict has already been issued—saying anything now is too late.

She threw the secret letter into her space, then returned to bed; her shoulder still hurt, especially at the joint, and she dared not move.

"Zi Su, pack up; we'll set out tomorrow." Jiang Yunchu lay in bed and said to Zi Su.

Zi Su frowned, "Master, nothing is more important than your health; the wound hasn't healed yet, and if an accident occurs, it could reopen, making things even more dangerous."

Zi Wei said before, the master's wound will reopen if she moves.

The master's constitution is usually fine; only during Gui Water periods does she feel weak for a few days, but after Gui Water passes, she becomes strong and healthy.

Later, after returning from the Jiang Manor, they found that during Gui Water the master no longer felt weak, and the pain wasn't as severe as before.

But with her shoulder injured, the master ran a fever for nearly five days.

It's fine; His Majesty sent the Imperial Forest Army, so the road ahead will be smooth and uneventful.

After saying that, she opened her eyes, looked at Zi Su, and added, "Besides, I won't lift a hand."

I won't lift a hand!

Master, your words never carry much conviction.

Everything else can be trusted, but when it comes to her own condition, her words are absolutely unreliable.

"Alright, I'll inform everyone and then pack the luggage and carriage." Zi Su looked at the master and sighed helplessly.

Once the master decides something, there's no arguing with it—what can she do? Just take careful care of her along the way.

If the master moves this time, I must first kill myself.

Zi Su silently made up her mind.

Jiang Yunchu looked at Zi Su's expression and couldn't help but laugh—could she really be that unreliable?

If there's no unexpected danger, isn't she just lazy?

If Zi Su and Bai Zhi knew, they'd be speechless—take those thirty-pound sandbags off your legs before saying such things.

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"Leaving tomorrow? Yun Chu said that?" Zhuang Miao, though she wanted to return to Zhuang City, that little Jiangnan town where she was born and raised.

But Yun Chu's health is the top priority.

"No way, I'll talk to her—she's suffered such a serious injury, she can't keep traveling."

Zhuang Miao was originally a Jiangnan lady, speaking softly and slowly.

But after a few days out, with every step nerve-wracking, she found her speech speed had increased considerably and her temperament grew more impatient.

Watching the Zhuang Clan Grand Madam quickly stride away, Zi Su lightly laughed; anyone who stays by the master's side will be forced to change, even without realizing it.

Zi Su passed on this news.

"We can't perfect it further; let's install it first and fill in the gaps later." Ning Hanmo said helplessly, thinking it would still take at least three days.

But thinking of Mother's nature—she always says what she means—since Mother had Zi Wei Elder Sister announce it, she must have already made the decision.

Okay, this is the only way.

It's quite obvious that the other little companions also have some understanding of the Dean's temper.

What are you doing?

Zhuang Miao was blocked back by Yun chu, and she saw a few little guys guiding others, working over there, while several other people were helping to sand wood.

Several others were measuring dimensions on the side.

Mother, they're making a more comfortable carriage for the Dean; we still have a long way to go, and the hardships along the road are surely unavoidable.

Moreover, with the Imperial Forest Army's escort, the Dean will likely order to proceed at utmost speed.

Zi Wei smiled lightly, supported Mother, went directly to a bench at the side and sat down, then continued speaking.

Our Dean's nature is decisive; going by the direction we came from and your character, they must have persuaded the Dean.

They couldn't persuade her, right?

When she spoke, she asked very confidently, without looking at Mother's face, giving a shifting answer.

Zhuang Miao looked at her three daughters; she had four daughters and two sons altogether.

The eldest daughter married into the Feng Family of Jiangnan; the Feng Family is also one of the four great families of Jiangnan. The eldest daughter has an independent nature and her own ideas. Seeing Mother miss her homeland, she went to visit relatives on Mother's behalf, unexpectedly meeting the Feng Family's Young Master. Through their interaction, they gradually developed feelings.

After she returned to the capital, she made her stance clear. Zhuang Miao knows the bitterness of marrying far away, and naturally does not want her daughter to follow her old path.