Chapter 498: All Unqualified
Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Despite everything Qiao Heting wanted to say, he could only utter two words. He said, “Third Brother…”
The Third Prince said, “I am doing well now. There is no need to worry about what has yet to happen. Otherwise, you would need to worry about so many things. For me, living in the present is the most meaningful thing I can do currently. Life is short. I need to do more so that I will not waste my life.”
“Sigh.”
“Why the sigh? All is well.”
The Third Princeughed faintly. He lifted the curtains and looked outside. It was a blessing for him to be able to freely traverse this vast expanse of fields now.
He was very satisfied with his current situation. Living each day to the fullest was his true reward.
He would eliminate all the people in Imperial City who would pose as obstacles. He did not wish for his own younger brother to stain his hands with blood at such a young age.
The only thing he could do was to pave the way for his younger brother, preparing a smooth path for him to walk down.
As for his other siblings, none of them was qualified to reign the throne.
The Third Prince appeared calm despite plotting violence in his mind. He looked as though he was just enjoying the view.
On the other hand, Zhao Chuchu had arrived at the Gan n.
When Old Mrs. Gan saw her, sheined, “You didn’t send me a messagest night to inform me that you were staying over at the vige. I was worried that you were caught up with something unpleasant!”
Zhao Chuchu exined, “Sorry, Grandma Gan. I initially nned to return here, but the vigers kept my house clean. So, I stayed. However, I am certain I’ll be spending the Mid-Autumn Festival here at the Gan residence. Please don’t be mad at me and send me away.”
“Poor child, I was just joking with you. Rx. But now we have a promise. You can’t turn back on your wordster.”
“Of course, I will not. I have never broken any promise I made with you, Grandma Gan.”
Old Mrs. Gan beamed from ear to ear. “By the way, the young child from Lao
San’s family, whom you saved, is alive and kicking now. He can’t sit still.”
Zhao Chuchu said, “I’m d he’s alright. Truthfully, adults need to be very careful when feeding their children. Children choke on food easily.
Fortunately, I happened to pass by. It seemed that I was destined to help him. Grandma Gan, I’m going over to the Hu residenceter to pay my sister a visit.
So, I won’t be eating in today.”
“Alright, go ahead. I will see you and Junjun during the Mid-Autumn Festival.” Old Mrs. Gan did not persuade Zhao Chuchu to stay.
After Zhao Chuchu left, she thought of something and went back to the Gan residence. She handed a blueprint to Old Mrs. Gan and said, “Grandma Gan, get someone to build a hearth in the courtyard ording to this blueprint. When I return, I’ll teach you how to make something delicious.”
Old Mrs. Gan teased, “Didn’t you say you don’t know how to cook? Did you acquire culinary skills while you were in the capital?”
Embarrassed, Zhao Chuchu exined, “Nope. I’m still terrible at cooking. But I have all of you to help me. I know the technique. I can just tell you what to do,
“Alright.” Old Mrs. Gan looked at the blueprint and couldn’t make head or tail of it. She doubted, “Can the handymen understand this?”
“They can,” assured Zhao Chuchu. “I hired a handyman to draw this blueprint.”
“Hmm. Go on with your business. I will get someone to build thister,” said Old Mrs. Gan as she carefully kept the blueprint away.
Zhao Chuchu bid her goodbye and went to the Hu residence.
Before this, the Hu n hade to the vige because Hu Yiming was injured. Now that he had returned to normal, they moved back to town to make it easier for him to continue his studies.
The Hu and Gan residences were located at opposite ends of the county town.
Zhao Chuchu needed to cross the entire town to reach her destination.
It had been more than a year since the gue subsided. Yuanjiang County gradually regained its formal liveliness. Compared to before, the town was busier now.
Zhao Chuchu took her time to stroll around the town while enjoying the peaceful age.
Thirty minutes had passed by the time she reached the Hu residence.
Madam Zhou was just about to leave the house when she saw Zhao Chuchu. She asked in disbelief, “Chuchu, are you back?”
“Yes, madam. I’m back, so I made a trip here to visit you. Are Men and everyone else doing fine?” answered Zhao Chuchu with a smile “Are you heading out?”
“Aye. Don’t call me madam. Just call me aunt. You don’t have to be so polite to me. Come in,” weed Madam Zhou happily as she dragged Zhao Chuchu into the house.
Nothing couldpare to catching up with Zhao Chuchu.
For Madam Zhou, Zhao Chuchu was the lifesaver of their Hu n.
Without Zhao Chuchu, her husband would have long died, and her son would not be able to continue studying as well.
Madam Zhou was willing to repay Zhao Chuchu this debt of gratitude with her own life.
“Quick. Inform the others about Chuchu’s arrival,” instructed Madam Zhou to the servant.
Zhao Chuchu was amused.
She said, “Aunt, I’m only here to say hello. You don’t have to call everyone.”
“You are still a guest. By the way, where is Mr. Xie? Did he note back with you
“Nope. Da Lang is currently studying in the academy, so he is not free. Only Junjun and I came back.”
Madam Zhou said, “Yiming mentions Mr. Xie frequently. He was wondering when Mr. Xie woulde back to Yuanjiang County. He is eager to receive some pointers from thetter.”
“He will most likely be free only during the New Year. HOW’S Yiming doing? Does he still have a headache?”
“No. He is doing great now. He has been studying daily,” replied Madam Zhou
with a bright smile It was apparent that she was very content.
Right at this moment, Zhao Men and Old Mrs.Hu arrived.
Unable to suppress her excitement, Zhao Men ignored her mother-inw and pounced forward to hug Zhao Chuchu. She sighed, “Sister Chuchu, you are finally back! I missed you so much!”
Zhao Chuc.hu took the opportunity to check out Zhao Men. She had put on some weight. Even though she kept the hairstyle of a married woman, Zhao Chuchu could tell she was still a virgin.
Old Mrs. Chen’s im of Zhao Men being pregnant was fictitious.
Zhao Chuc.hu spected that Zhao Men happened to be sick when she met Old Mrs. Chen. Therefore, thetter had a misunderstanding.
In Zhao Chuchu’s opinion, this was only logical. The Hu n was an aristocratic family, after all. The adults would surely teach Hu Yiming and
Zhao Men not to consummate too early since she was still rather young. Zhao Chuchu rested her worries after she had verified that Zhao Men was healthy.
She teased, ‘You’re a married woman now. You can’t behave like a child anymore, or your mother-inw mightugh at you.”
“She will not. Both Grandma and Mom treat me well,” retorted Zhao Men cheerfully. “Why didn’t you tell me that you wereing back?”
“I decided on a whim. It was toote to send you a letter, so I thought of giving you a surprise.”
Old Mrs. Hu said with a smile, “Quicklye in. Men, Chuchu hase all the way from the capital. It’s not nice for you to keep her standing.”
When Zhao Chuchu saw the way Zhao Men behaved, she knew that thetter had been living a good life in the Hu n. Zhao Men was even more cheerful than she used to be. Clearly, the Hu n treated her well.
Zhao Chuchu sincerely felt happy for her.
Madam Zhou sent someone to call Hu Yiming back from the county school.
“There’s no need to trouble him,” Zhao Chuchu said. “His studies are more important.”
Madam Zhou insisted, “You’re his lifesaver. Furthermore, you’re his sister-inw. It’s only right for him toe back and meet you.”
She ignored whatever Zhao Chuchu said and sent the servant on his way. Everyone in the Hu n respected Zhao Chuchu. Even Hu Bingyu purposely
came home to greet Zhao Chuchu when he knew she hade over.
This, instead, made Zhao Chuchu ufortable. In reality, she disliked such formalities. She wished they were more casual with her.
However, she knew that the Hu n treated her with such respect because they earnestly appreciated her..