Chapter 1519: 1516 Letter

Chapter 1519: Chapter 1516 Letter

“Indeed, Prince of the State, it’s just a woman…” an aide advised from the side.

Duke Zheng’s expression was very stern, but he did not get angry with them. He reminded everyone in a somber voice, “The unique aspects of this woman, I believe I need not reiterate.”

“Ah…” The few exchanged glances with each other, all thinking of Madam Tang’s ability to know things that others didn’t.

Most of them began to hesitate.

“Let’s try one more time. If we can’t rescue her, we’ll leave immediately.” Duke Zheng made up his mind, and upon hearing this, the others nodded in agreement. Given the current circumstances, that was indeed the only option. Soon, Duke Zheng dispatched more personnel.

To ensure safety, he didn’t linger at the original spot and swiftly mounted his horse and departed.

Less than two quarters of an hour after Duke Zheng left, a group of black-clad guards appeared in the destroyed temple, quickly dismounted, and entered. Sure enough, they saw a fire that hadn’t burned out yet, the entire temple flipped over.

Following this, a leader emerged from within, determined a direction, but didn’t reveal it. Instead, he instructed a group to split into several teams, searching in different directions.

The destroyed temple outside the city soon fell silent, as if nothing had happened.

Only the bustling guards at the city gate suggested that the capital was not peaceful.

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Meanwhile, at the Xie family, Madam Zhang had long received news that Xie Yu was headed to Yuzhou for his official duties. Judging by the time, he likely had already arrived at the Yu State Capital.

After discussing with Old Master Xie, Madam Xie planned for the couple to personally visit Yuzhou City to see Xie Yu, while Eldest Xie and Second Xie continued their business in the capital.

Madam Xie’s urgency to see her son mainly stemmed from the fact that now, only San’er held an official position, yet he was nearing the age of adulthood without a marriage prospect.

This made her quite anxious.

After making these preparations, Madam Xie instructed her servants to start packing, and sought escort masters for protection.

Family affairs were entrusted to the eldest daughter-in-law Zhong Yan to manage.

Since Wang Yuanyuan developed the desire for another child since last time, coupled with her always good health, she consulted with her husband, Second Young Master Xie. They soon reached a consensus to diligently prepare for pregnancy during the first half of the year.

However, before the year’s end, when Second Young Master Xie was busiest, surprisingly, Wang Yuanyuan already got pregnant. Despite her plans, she couldn’t act on them and had to peacefully nurture her pregnancy in the capital.

Ye Muyu received the news when the Xie couple was about to depart for Yuzhou.

She thought for a moment and instructed Su Mei to prepare gifts for Xie Yu.

Chu Heng hadn’t returned for three days.

Ye Muyu waited for news at home every day, trying not to let herself become a burden or weakness to him, thus not leaving the house much during these days.

“Madam, the New Year gifts are all ready, please take a look.” Su Mei presented Chu Ziluo’s finalized New Year gift list, “These are to be sent back to the old home.”

In the capital, New Year gifts had already been delivered among the families.

Mentioning the old home, Ye Muyu grew concerned about the Madam Liu couple there, and Lil’ Jin in Hangzhou, who had missed the Imperial College entrance exam.

She rubbed her forehead, considering waiting until next year for the exam. At eleven, Lil’ Jin was not too old anyway; studying at the Imperial College for a few years before retaking the test wouldn’t be impaired.

“These gifts are fine, let’s proceed like this. I’ve written some letters; they’ll be sent back together when the time comes.”

Ye Muyu got up and took the prepared letters from the dressing table, handing them to Su Mei, “The one on the left is for my family, the one on the right is for the old home.”