Yun Xiaobao pressed his face against the carriage window, waving excitedly.
This was the first time he had ever gone on a long journey with his family.
However, the adults of the Yun family had already experienced a long trek fleeing famine years ago.
"Xiaobao, pull down the curtain. Don't catch a chill..." Old Man Yun pulled Yun Xiaobao over and lowered the carriage curtain.
Gu Shi took out a handkerchief, wiped the snot from Yun Xiaobao's face, and glanced at Old Man Yun. "Old man, stop the carriage ahead in a bit. Our daughter seems hungry!"
Old Man Yun turned and saw Xiao Xi sweetly fast asleep, sprawled out with a bit of drool at the corner of her mouth, as if she were dreaming of some delicious delicacy.
In reality, she was tasting wine in her space.
All the wine she had brewed before was stored in her space. They couldn't let her stop brewing just because they were avoiding trouble.
Didn't Fourth Brother say that if this stuff were sold in the capital, it would fetch at least one or two taels of silver per bottle?
Old Man Yun pinched his daughter's cheek, his face a mixture of amusement and exasperation. "Our daughter isn't a greedy cat. She's just sleepy. Let her sleep!"
The family had discussed it carefully before leaving and decided to leave Xiao Zhuzi behind. The child was too young, and the weather was too cold; it would be too much to endure.
Inside the first carriage, Xiao Xinling frowned, her lips pouting so high they almost touched the sky, expressing her dissatisfaction with Consort Xian.
"Little crybaby, why is that poisonous woman, Consort Xian, causing trouble for no reason? Isn't she afraid that Father Emperor will find evidence and sentence her for usurping power and assassinating the Crown Prince?"
Xiao Xinling rolled her eyes in anger. "Father Emperor always found her suspicious and had people watching her in secret, hoping to find even the slightest bit of evidence. But that poisonous woman disguised herself too well. She either went flower viewing and boating with the palace ladies or bothered Mother Empress. Father Emperor couldn't find any clues..."
As she spoke, Xiao Xinling suddenly looked at Xiao Jinheng, grabbing his hand. "Little crybaby, Xiao Jinfeng must know how many bad things Consort Xian has done. Why don't you have him report Consort Xian to Father Emperor? Just say that Consort Xian harbored ill intentions and wanted to assassinate the Crown Prince. That way, Consort Xian wouldn't be able to explain herself even if she had ten mouths!"
Xiao Jinheng: "..."
If only everything could be as you imagined.
"Imperial Sister!" Xiao Jinheng said helplessly, pulling his hand away. "Do you think Second Imperial Brother would expose his own mother to Father Emperor? That's highly unrealistic. It's already quite good that Second Imperial Brother has reached this point. At least he doesn't have any hostility towards me..."
Xiao Jinfeng's change was evident to all. Now that the old Yun family had left, only Huaihua and Old Man Sun were left to look after the house, making it rather desolate.
Xiao Jinfeng did not stop the Crown Prince from leaving, which showed that he truly did not want to strain their relationship too much.
"Then you can dodge the first day of the month, but you can't dodge the fifteenth. Consort Xian is determined to kill you. You won't be able to escape even when you return to the capital!" Xiao Xinling said directly.
Xiao Jinheng sneered after hearing this. "Imperial Sister, don't worry. If my life were truly short, I would have become a dead man under the blade years ago. This time, I'm returning to the capital because I want to eliminate Consort Xian as a hidden danger, so I don't have to hide and cower in the future..."
It was bad enough that he had to hide and cower, but he also caused the old Yun family to flee with him to escape disaster.
His elder uncle and aunt were getting on in years, and the little village child was so young. If it were spring, it would be fine, but the world outside was covered in ice and snow. Who would want to leave their warm house to suffer outdoors?
In the last carriage, Chu Jiangtun unfolded the house structure diagram handed over by Old Ma, so excited he couldn't speak.
"Young Master, this is the residence bought for Master and Madam in the capital. Look, this three-courtyard mansion is spacious and elegant, with eight or nine guest rooms. The main courtyard is for Master and Madam, with lilac trees planted on both sides. In the back garden, there are crabapples and jasmine, and in the summer, the fragrance of flowers fills the air, with shimmering water. The scenery is beautiful, no less than the imperial gardens!"
Old Ma's mouth was spewing saliva, almost as if he were washing Chu Jiangtun's face.
"Also, the neighbors of this residence are not simple. On the left lives Scholar Qian of the Hanlin Academy, and on the right lives Deputy Minister Zheng of the Dali Temple. The streets in front and back are clean and tidy, far from the hustle and bustle. Even small vendors dare not come here to sell things!" Old Ma said with a smile.
Chu Jiangtun nodded and took out a handkerchief to wipe his face. "It's indeed very good. My parents will definitely like it when they see it..."
The highest official in the Hanlin Academy was the Hanlin Academician. Being neighbors with Scholar Qian was a dream for many wealthy people.
Although the Deputy Minister of the Dali Temple was not the highest official in the Dali Temple, his power was still considerable. With such neighbors, what kind of lawbreakers would dare to harass the old Yun family?
"Where is my sister's room?" Chu Jiangtun asked.
"It's here!" Old Ma pointed.
It was an independent courtyard adjacent to the back garden, divided into a main house, east and west wing rooms, a gatehouse, guest rooms, and side rooms.
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"Good, Old Ma, you've done a great job. I'll reward you handsomely when we get to the capital!" Chu Jiangtun said with a beaming smile.
Old Ma scratched his face sheepishly. "It is my honor to serve you, Young Master..."
"Go tell Er Ma that if you pass by any restaurants or inns ahead, stop and rest. The days are short in winter, don't rush in the dark. It's too dangerous!" Chu Jiangtun instructed.
Old Ma said "En," lifted the curtain, and jumped out of the carriage to make arrangements ahead.
At the same time, in the Yun Gui Workshop of Heyang County.
Zhao Guihua held a letter in her hand, crying so hard that her voice was hoarse.
Yun Daman, Yun Erman, and Du Tieshan sat beside her, all looking helpless.
"Sister-in-law, why are you crying for no reason? Jinhe was able to get into the Imperial College, that's his ability. Other students can't get in even if they rack their brains. We should be happy. Look at you, our parents have only been gone for a day, and you're already unable to handle things!"
Du Tieshan took out a handkerchief, wiped Zhao Guihua's tears, and chided her softly.
Zhao Guihua raised her tear-filled eyes and choked, "Shanshan, do you think Jinhe doesn't consider me his real mother? Sob, why didn't he tell the family about such a big matter? Sob!"
Du Tieshan: "..."