From the day of the Laba Day onwards, Prince Dongjing's Mansion distributed porridge outside the city. Because Madam Wei and Jiang Miya didn't show up from beginning to end, the news reached the palace. Emperor Zhao Qing only thought that Prince Dongjing's Mansion took the opportunity to buy people's hearts, so he turned a blind eye and let them do what they wanted.
This was because every move of the entire Prince Dongjing's Mansion was under the surveillance of the palace's secret agents. The mother and daughter of the Jiang Family couldn't take a step out of the capital unless they grew wings and hid themselves.
Yu Shu only heard about the Jiang Family's big move to help the disaster victims two days later. Bai Ran acted steadily. On the tenth day of the New Year, she hung the "Yu" family's flag outside the temporarily built porridge stall outside the city and joined the disaster relief team.
When Bai Ran returned from the stall in the evening, she reported to Yu Shu and told her, "The porridge in our mansion is very affordable. One bowl can be half thick. Some people only have a few grains of rice in one bowl when they give out porridge. The most generous one is Prince Dongjing's Mansion. I've seen their porridge, and they can hold up two chopsticks. The disaster victims outside the porridge stall can drown people."
When Yu Shu heard this, she muttered in her heart. The mother and daughter of the Jiang Family ran to do charity at this critical moment. It was most likely Xue Rui's idea. However, she couldn't figure out how he would help them escape the capital by giving out porridge, which seemed to have nothing to do with it.
Seeing that she was deep in thought, Bai Ran quietly left.
Yu Shu couldn't figure out a clue after thinking for a whole night. The next day, she couldn't help but want to find Xue Rui and ask him about it. However, an imperial edict sent her back home from the Celestial Commissioner's Office — Aunt Cui had been made a Lady of Nobility.
Although the emperor had told her everything and she really got the edict, Yu Shu still felt surprised. The defects of her and Xiaoxiu's birth had finally been completely smoothed out.
Aunt Cui was even worse off. She had just been released from prison two days ago, and the moldy smell on her body hadn't even been completely removed. Then, a big pie fell from the sky and smashed into her, making her dizzy and unable to tell north from south.
Yu Shu did not care about her feelings for the time being. She held the imperial edict and went to the Meridian Gate to express her gratitude. To tell the truth, Aunt Cui was not worthy of the title of Lady of Honor, be it her conduct or her merits. The honor obtained by a child was not as legitimate as the honor brought by a husband. However, Emperor Zhao Qing was exceptionally merciful in order to give her a proper name.
She knelt in front of the Meridian Gate. Although Emperor Zhao Qing did not summon her, he sent a eunuch from the Hall of Tranquil Peace to pass on the message. Yu Shu put on an expression of gratitude and kowtowed a few more times before leaving.
Then he went back to the Celestial Commissioner to report to the Great Commissioner, and received a few words of wisdom.
"There are many civil and military officials in the imperial court, but there are only a few who are highly regarded by the emperor. Since you have this kind of good fortune, you should know how to cherish your good fortune, eat the emperor's salary, and be loyal to the emperor. Don't let down the emperor's kindness."
Yu Shu always felt that these words were to give her a heads-up. The other meaning was: in the future, if the emperor needs you for something, you should be willing to risk your life for it.
After going around in a circle and returning home, Yu Shu first went to have a heart-to-heart talk with Aunt Cui and set up a few new rules for her. First, she couldn't go out casually. When meeting guests, she must have Zhao Hui by her side, otherwise there was no need to talk. Second, she couldn't speak without thinking. If any cursing words reached Yu Shu's ears, then one month's allowance would be deducted. Third, Yu Shu invited the memorial tablets of Scholar Yu and her grandfather and grandmother back from Ascending Cloud Monastery. On the first and fifteenth day of every month, Aunt Cui had to kowtow and burn incense to worship the ancestors of the Yu family.
Unexpectedly, Aunt Cui didn't pester her endlessly. She obediently agreed and behaved abnormally obediently. She carefully asked for her instructions,
"Your father has been gone for so many years. It's all my fault that I didn't take care of his funeral affairs. Now that you have a promising future, it's not good to let his grave remain unattended. When is it convenient for you to go back to your hometown and repair his grave? Also, let me kowtow and apologize to him in person. "
It was rare for Aunt Cui to say such sensible words. Yu Shu couldn't help but look at her and said, "This is a serious matter. Let me think about it."
As the saying goes, bringing honor to one's ancestors should benefit one's parents. She was already a fifth-rank female official in the court. She was not inferior to the local prefectural magistrate and was one rank higher than the magistrate of Yiyang County. It was completely enough for her to return to her hometown in glory.
If Aunt Cui was alive, she could enjoy the title of nobility. Now that Scholar Yu was dead, it was understandable for her to repair his grave. However, the problem was that the emperor and the Great Advisor would not let her go far. They had spent so much effort to find her, the person who had ruined her life, and could only feel at ease if she was placed under their eyes.
However, the grave still needed to be repaired. If she couldn't leave, she could send someone back. As for Aunt Cui, it was a good thing that this troublemaker was gone.
"I'm busy with official business. I won't be able to leave for a year and a half. Why don't I send someone to escort you back to Yiyang and repair my father's grave first?"
When Aunt Cui heard her words, she hesitated and didn't dare to agree. Although she was in charge now, she still didn't have much confidence. She awkwardly said: "Where will I stay when I go back? The old house and the fields have all been sold. Our family doesn't have any relatives to rely on."
Yu Shu laughed and said: "Who wants you to rely on others? If you don't have a house, then buy one. You don't need to worry about this. I will arrange everything properly. You don't need to worry about repairing the grave. You just need to go back and help me and Xiaoxiu light incense for father."
Aunt Cui was still deeply worried: "Then what about the Ji family? If they hear that I've returned and come to seek revenge, as a woman, I will definitely suffer."
"They dare?" Yu Shu snorted disdainfully: "Ji Huaishan is dead. The Ji family has no one to support them in court. They only have an undeserved reputation. The remaining few can only behave with their tails between their legs. The Ji family isn't the only aristocratic family in Yiyang City. The tea will cool when the person is gone. How can they be arrogant? You just need to go back in peace. I guarantee that no one will have the guts to disrespect you. "
In the Dayan Examination fraud case, Ji Huaishan, a third-rank Right Judicial Official, committed suicide to escape punishment. Murder cases were exposed in the Taishi Library. Ji Xingxuan, the Hideous Great Yi Master, was involved. She faked her death in prison and disappeared without a trace. The Ji family's pillar was gone. They also lost their heir. The remaining generation was not a threat.
Yu Shu considered herself a rising star in court. Her rank wasn't as high as Ji Huaishan's in the past, but she was famous and favored by the Emperor. If she returned to her hometown, even the County Magistrate would have to visit her. Not to mention a declining aristocratic family that was struggling at death's door.
Visiting to seek revenge, wasn't that the same as seeking death?
Aunt Cui gathered her courage and agreed to go back alone. She then asked Yu Shu when she would depart.
"If you leave now, you'll have to spend the New Year on the road. The weather is freezing. Don't be trapped on the road. Wait for two months. Next spring."
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Aunt Cui didn't have a backbone. In the past, she resented Yu Xiucai for venting his anger on Yu Shu and always went against her. Now that she was remorseful, she felt that she had betrayed Yu Xiucai's affection. She became obedient to Yu Shu and didn't have any objections.
This discussion lasted until the evening. Yu Shu couldn't go to Xue Rui to ask questions. When Yu Xiaoxiu came back, she called him to the North Courtyard and said to him in person,
"Now that I have the title of Honorary Lady, no one can laugh at our birth, but we can't stop those snobs who look down on us. Let me ask you, do you want to continue to study in the Academy, or do you want to go home and focus on studying medicine with my godfather? I'll hire a teacher to teach you poetry and etiquette."
Before Yu Xiaoxiu recovered from the surprise of his mother becoming a Lady of Honorary Lady, he was awakened by his sister.
"I, I haven't decided yet." Two days ago, Bai Ran had discussed with him whether he should continue to study in Baichuan Academy, but he couldn't make up his mind. He wanted to leave freedom, but he was afraid that he would lose Hu Tianer, his good friend, if he left like this.
Yu Shu scolded him with a straight face, "Why are you so hesitant? If you like it, you can stay. If you don't like it, you can leave. What's there to be embarrassed about?"
Yu Xiaoxiu looked at her pitifully, "If I leave, Hu Tianer won't be happy. He fought with others for me. If I leave him alone, I'll be too disloyal."
Yu Shu couldn't understand the childish brotherhood between boys, but she was amused by his expression of "don't force me". She raised her hand and flicked his forehead, joking,
"What do you know about brotherhood? You're just a kid. Listen to me, you don't have to go to school anymore. When you see Hu Tianer tomorrow, talk to him. If he's angry, you can drag him to apologize. He won't ignore you. "
She could see that Yu Xiaoxiu really didn't like to stay in Baichuan Academy. It just so happened that Aunt Cui had conferred him the title of Honorary Lady, so he could leave with his head held high.
Yu Xiaoxiu left doubtfully. He planned to try it tomorrow. If Hu Tianer didn't blame him, he wouldn't go to school. That way, he could spend more time in the clinic every day.
.....
At night, Zhao Hui and He Fangzhi were lying in bed, having some private talk between husband and wife.
"A few days ago, I told Xiao Yu that I was blessed to meet her in my previous life. According to this calculation, Xiaoxiu's mother must have been a great philanthropist in her previous life." Zhao Hui sighed.
He Fangzhi put his arm around her shoulder and said, "Don't be angry. When our son grows up in the future, he may become a great talent and help you earn a title of Honorary Lady."
Zhao Hui gently punched him and said, "I'm not angry. I'm just envious. Chuan is still so young. When he grows up, you and I will be old men and old women. I don't expect anything else. I just hope that we can have grandchildren while we're alive. "
Zhao Hui was in her early thirties, and He Fangzhi was already in her forties. In another twenty years, they would be old.
"Haha, don't worry. With me taking care of you, you can live to eighty. Not to mention grandchildren, you can even see great-grandchildren."
Zhao Hui couldn't help but laugh. She leaned on him happily and thought, I really don't want to be angry with Xiaoxiu's mother. Having a pair of good children is indeed enviable, but no matter how much wealth and glory they have, it's not as good as having someone by your side.
A good night's sleep.
.....
The next day, Yu Shu sent Yu Xiaoxiu to Baichuan Academy early in the morning and asked him to go to school. She went to see Academician Song and explained the situation. She didn't mention that Yu Xiaoxiu was excluded in the academy. She just said that because Yu Xiaoxiu wanted to study medicine, it was not convenient for him to study here every day, and he wouldn't come next year.
Academician Song felt it was a pity. Baichuan Academy focused on Yi Xue. It had been established for decades and had taught many Yi Xue masters, but only a few of them had become Celestial Commissioner. He had hoped that Yu Xiaoxiu could be taught by Yu Shu and take the Dayan exam in a few years to win glory for the academy. He didn't expect that the child would give up what was close at hand and seek what was far away.
He persuaded Yu Shu with a few words. Seeing that she had made up her mind, he didn't want to force her, so he could only reluctantly give up.
After saying goodbye, Yu Shu returned to the Kunling Bureau to deal with official affairs. She had not found the next month's Book of the Universe. She had been busy all day. When she returned to the mansion in the evening, she heard bad news from Bai Ran before she had time to change her official uniform —
In the afternoon, the victims outside the city suddenly rioted and rushed into the city gate. They were driven away by the soldiers guarding the city, and the porridge stalls built outside the city had to be stopped.
Yu Shu's eyelids twitched, and she had a bad feeling in her heart, "Why did they suddenly riot? No one was killed or injured, right?"
Bai Ran said in a low voice, "No one was killed, but many victims were injured by the guards in the chaos, and several people were arrested. The city gate was also closed, and no one was allowed to enter or leave. If Little Kui and I didn't run fast, we would have been locked outside the city, but we didn't take many things with us."
Yu Shu was anxious and anxious. She was afraid that Xue Rui's plan would fail. Jiang's mother and daughter couldn't escape, and he would be implicated.
"I know. You can go and have a rest. It's just some pots and pans. If they are gone, they are gone. It's fine as long as you are safe." After sending Bai Ran away, Yu Shu was restless. She changed her clothes at night. Without eating, she quietly went out and went to Wangji Building.
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