Chapter 354: Finally arrived

Early the next morning, the courtyard bustled with activity. Kang Ziwei had finished applying medicine to the Dean, but she was still worried; the wound on her shoulder had just improved a little and could easily split open.

"Dean, I know I can't persuade you." Zi Wei muttered, "But please, on this journey, if you feel any discomfort, tell me, okay?"

Jiang Yun Chu looked at her and gave a light smile, "Okay."

"My own body, I will take good care of it, little girl. Don't forget, your medical skills were taught by me."

She is a doctor; she knows what circumstances allow, and she will not overexert herself just to get better a day earlier.

Moreover, with the Imperial Forest Army present, the people over there probably wouldn't dare to act.

This Qing feng City...

She gave a light smile; according to her imperial uncle's temperament, this spot would likely be removed. Exchanging her injury for a different city, after reckoning, it doesn't seem like too great a loss.

"Let's go!"

Looking at Jiang Yun Chu in white clothes, her face still somewhat pale, Ning Hanmo hurried forward, "Mother, we have rearranged the carriage compartment; time is urgent, if you feel any discomfort, you must tell me, and I will improve it at the next stop."

"You all are thoughtful."

These children are truly little padded jackets each, making her heart feel extremely settled.

After she got on the carriage, she found that the seats had been lowered; instead, there was a small bed inside, making the outer benches narrow so that only one person could sit on each side.

In the middle, there was also a small tea table, on which tea utensils and pastries were placed.

She walked onto the small bed, looking at the thick cushion and mattress; they probably didn't rest last night, did they?

"Looks good; later give me the blueprint, I want one too." Zhuang Miao went up to inspect, pressing down on the bed's mattress; with one press she knew it was layered thickly, and at the bottom there were some fish-scale patterns, likely to prevent the bedding from sliding during travel due to shaking.

"Yes."

Kang Wen immediately gave a hehe laugh and directly agreed.

Jiang Yun Chu's carriage had already been modified, merely for comfortable seating, but she hadn't expected these kids...

Feeling warm inside, she said, "You all go rest as well; the mission is over, and on the road ahead, the Imperial Forest Army will escort us all the way."

"Yes!"

The twelve children answered together in crisp voices.

Then they climbed into their respective carriages, but some continued drawing, some read medical texts, some looked at what the teacher taught in class, some examined account books, and nobody was idle.

Genius—what genius exists in the world?

It's just that some smart people, with ten percent talent, sixty percent effort, and thirty percent luck, can become what is called a genius!

In the eyes of the world, those little monsters are merely people who work harder than most; under Jiang Yun Chu's guidance, they have broadened their horizons, cultivated the habit of thinking, and are not just rote memorizers.

"Hasn't she come back yet?" Zhuang Second Master gazed at the quiet road, unable to wait, looking again and again; this morning someone came to the Zhuang family delivering a letter, saying that someone had arrived in the capital.

They calculated the time; Yun chu should be arriving soon.

Zhuang Wei returned to the Zhuang family; although he knew his sister might come back, his parents are already old, and if his sister were delayed by something, they would likely be very disappointed.

He also didn't dare to say it, merely telling his parents that Miaomiao was doing well in the capital, that the Kang clan were all benevolent and righteous, treating his sister with great respect, putting his parents at ease.

"It should be soon; that child has a sense of it, and since someone was sent to inform, she will definitely come back."

The old lady Zhuang snorted, then looked at the second son and said, "If you can't wait, go back to your inn; don't keep urging here, it's making me annoyed."

If it were his older brother saying it, he would have to reply in two sentences no matter what.

But this is his sister-in-law speaking, a person he respects in his heart—what dare he say? Just shut up!

"Look, is it them?" Zhuang Yan suddenly pointed.

Wu Huailing also looked over, "Seems like it, right?"

"No, that doesn't seem right either; this looks like a convoy, not him—Yuner rides a horse."

Although Wu Huailing's nature is somewhat timid, she is not a bad person, and she knows who treats her well.

Although she came from a humble family, marrying into the Zhuang mansion counted as a high marriage; yet no one gave her a cold look, the Zhuang family lived in harmony, with two sons by her side, and her disposition also changed somewhat.

"Just..." Zhuang Wei and Zhuang Yan exchanged a glance; the two brothers knew that this time there was a great possibility their sister would return together, and if she brought Miaomiao, they would likely be traveling by carriage.

However...

Looking at those full fifteen carriages, the guards on the side appearing like a bustling crowd—could this be them?

Zhuang Wei suddenly thought of something: Yun chu's identity, the Regent Prince's Manor, and the Kang Fu.

"Probably, it's them coming."

"Mother, prepare to welcome the Regent's Consort."

Zhuang City, over the years, has never seen such a grand spectacle; although their Zhuang mansion is that of imperial merchants, the officials they have encountered never had this aura—it could only be a princess consort.

"Princess consort?"

Madam Zhuang lifted her gaze to her son, then considered a possibility.

"Stand ready, prepare to welcome the princess consort."

Although Wu Huailing and Feng Xiangxiang were somewhat dazed, and even the people below were confused, fortunately they were all obedient.

Each one, according to their status, had already lined up in formation.

"The princess consort has ordered that the Zhuang family need not stand on ceremony." At that moment, a person rode in on horseback, exuding a stern aura; seated on the horse, he strained to squeeze out a smile, but couldn't manage one.

However, the princess consort's words had already been conveyed, so he hurried back.

"Mother, what should we do?" Zhuang Yan asked.

Madam Zhuang and the elder master Zhuang exchanged a glance, "Follow the princess consort's order."

"No need for excessive courtesy; it just means we don't have to perform rituals, but we must not forget the proper etiquette." Elder Master Zhuang said with a somewhat heavy tone.

Yun chu naturally wouldn't blame them, but now there are other people; they cannot be as careless as before.

If it were spoken by someone with ill intent, that would sow disaster for the Zhuang family.

Upon hearing this, the Zhuang family members silently kept it in mind.

At that moment, the convoy drew ever closer; having left the capital, they had endured battles, tended to injuries, slowed their pace, and all in all, had traveled for nearly a month.

At Jiang Yun Chu's speed, you could make two round trips.

But being able to bring the great-aunt home and let the children learn something, the time has already fully demonstrated its worth.

"Dad, Mom, Second Uncle."

The convoy halted, a beautiful woman leapt down from the carriage, dressed head to toe in purple—her garments and accessories alike exuding luxury, her bearing far beyond that of an ordinary household.