bookrebus Chapter 1150 The Domineering Zhuang Zhiyun
Chapter 1150 The Domineering Zhuang Zhiyun
On the carriage back to the Yu residence, Xu Yunyan analyzed Zhou Hanjiang's attitude for Shen Zheng.
Zhou Hanjiang held his mentor, the former Jiadebo, in high esteem, but secretly looked down on his mentor's son, the former Jiadebo.
What he looked down on was not only the former Gardner's knowledge, but also his character.
Hearing this, Shen Zheng felt relieved. Otherwise, she was really afraid that Zhou Hanjiang might have a moment of despair and infiltrated Liuyang Academy, waiting for an opportunity to take revenge on her.
As the two talked, they arrived at the Yu residence, where everyone was waiting for them to return for dinner.
Shen Zheng felt ashamed and forced herself to swallow an extra bowl of rice.
Turn shame into appetite.
At the dinner table, Cui Jinyin lost the cautiousness she had shown when she first arrived at the Yu residence, and even took the initiative to join in the conversation.
She and Yu Nanshu took turns telling everyone about what they had seen and heard that day, which made the Lady of the Countess so happy that she reached out and held her wrist.
"Ah, this..." Looking at the glittering gold bracelet on her wrist, Cui Jinyin felt both shy and happy.
She had previously heard Fang Ziyan say that Grandma Yu would give bracelets to children she liked.
On the way back to Tongan County with Grandma Yu, she was very nervous and looking forward to the gift from Grandma Yu. She had even chosen a return gift.
For some reason, Grandma Yu didn't give her a bracelet for a whole month... She was secretly disappointed for a while, thinking that Grandma Yu probably didn't dislike her, but rather disliked her surname.
After thinking about it for a while, she even considered changing her surname to "Xu".
But before this idea could be implemented, an unexpected surprise arrived...
Ever since she put on the bracelet, Cui Jinyin has become very awkward. Even when she holds chopsticks, she deliberately uses her left hand to protect her right wrist, as if afraid that others wouldn't know how much she cherishes the bracelet.
The meal was finished at 9 PM.
After the bowls and chopsticks were cleared away, Yu Zhengqing announced his itinerary on the spot: "I plan to leave for Beijing in two days."
Upon hearing this, the smiles on everyone's faces vanished.
Yu Zhengqing added, "This time... to escort Huai Gongwang and the others back to the capital, the sooner we set off, the better. To ensure the safe escort, I have already borrowed elite troops from the garrison, so you need not worry."
Despite saying that, Shen Zheng couldn't help but worry, since they didn't know who was behind Huai Gongwang.
Thinking it over, Shen Zheng said directly, "I'll have Xiang He and the others disguise themselves as maids to escort you and your aunt to the capital. Once you've arrived safely, they can bring back news."
Yu Zhengqing instinctively wanted to refuse.
Shen Zheng didn't give him a chance to speak, and continued, "The rest of the county soldiers should arrive soon, so you don't need to worry about my safety. Besides, I'll be at the government office these days; with the government soldiers there, nothing will happen. On the contrary, you and your aunt need to take more people with you when you travel. I don't know much about the garrison you mentioned, but I trust Xiang He and the others. Moreover, your aunt is a woman, and the garrison can't protect her closely. What if it gives thieves an opportunity..."
Shen Zheng dared not think any further.
She thought that if something really happened to Yu Zhengqing and Zhuang Zhiyun, she might even regret taking over as the prefect of Liuyang and regret arresting Huai Gongwang.
Upon hearing this, Yu Zhengqing slowly turned to look at Zhuang Zhiyun, his resolve wavering.
He might disregard his own safety, but he would never allow his wife to suffer even the slightest mishap.
"Okay..." In the end, he agreed to Shen Zheng's suggestion.
Shen Zheng felt a little more at ease.
The group sat and chatted for a while longer, and when they realized it was getting late, they slowly dispersed, and the dining room returned to silence.
Tonight, Cui Jinyin surprisingly didn't bother Shen Zheng, but instead went to Yu Nanshu's room to rest.
After washing her face, Shen Zheng casually combed her hair a few times and prepared to go to bed, but at that moment, a figure appeared outside the house.
"Auntie?" Shen Zheng recognized Zhuang Zhiyun immediately, put on her shoes, and ran to open the door.
Outside the door, Zhuang Zhiyun held a wooden box, her eyes gentle in the dim light: "Is Zheng'er going to sleep?"
"I'm not sleepy yet." Shen Zheng shook her head with a smile and stepped aside to let the door open. "Can't you sleep?"
Zhuang Zhiyun smiled and shook her head, then took Shen Zheng's hand and led her inside, saying, "Auntie has a few things she wants to give you."
Shen Zheng looked at the wooden box in her hand and subconsciously asked, "What is it?"
"Come on, sit down and let's talk." Zhuang Zhiyun closed the door and pulled Shen Zheng to sit down.
By the dim light, she traced Shen Zheng's features repeatedly with her eyes, and after a long while, she spoke softly, "Zheng'er, your aunt and uncle have returned to the capital this time. If they want to see you again, it will probably be a year from now..."
Shen Zheng's reluctance, which she had suppressed for several days, was easily brought out by these words.
Tonight's seemingly ordinary meal and casual conversation will become her expectations for the coming year.
"Don't be sad, your aunt didn't come to see you sad." Zhuang Zhiyun placed her hand on Shen Zheng's hand and patted it gently. "Your aunt came because she wants you to have a home in the city."
The warmth from Shen Zheng's hand disappeared in the next instant, and Zhuang Zhiyun slowly opened the wooden box.
The box lid cast a shadow on the contents, and Shen Zheng was taken aback when she saw it clearly.
"No, Auntie, this won't do..."
"Why not?" Zhuang Zhiyun's eyes widened slightly, feigning anger as she said, "After your aunt and uncle left, this house naturally became empty. But Zheng'er, you also know that people keep a house alive. If a house is left uninhabited for a long time, it will quickly deteriorate, whether it's the ground or the beams."
Shen Zheng still shook her head: "You... give it to Grandmother! Or give it to Nan Shu, it's too precious, I won't accept it no matter what you say."
Zhuang Zhiyun glared at Shen Zheng again, then shoved the box in front of her. "Father and Mother wouldn't fight with the children for things; they won't want them. As for Nan Shu..."
As she spoke, Zhuang Zhiyun laughed: "Giving you this house was also partly Nan Shu's idea. Now that you are the prefect, how can you not have your own residence? Besides, when you were in Tongan County, you had your own courtyard in the county government office, but now that you've come to the prefectural city, you can't just live in a hut, can you? Your uncle and I wouldn't feel at ease with that."
Shen Zheng turned to look at the furnishings inside the house and said shamelessly, "Even if you don't give me the house, I will still shamelessly move in. It's just a contract, so don't bother."
With a "smack," Zhuang Zhiyun slammed the box lid shut.
Shen Zheng was startled.
Zhuang Zhiyun chuckled and said, "You think your aunt came here to discuss this with you?"
"?"
Shen Zheng looked puzzled.
Are there cases of houses being forcibly given away?
So domineering.
Zhuang Zhiyun touched her earring, picked up the wooden box, stood up, and said condescendingly, "Tomorrow at 9:00 AM, at the government office's household registration department, don't be late."
"......no."
Shen Zheng had just opened her mouth when Zhuang Zhiyun interrupted her directly: "I'll say it again, your aunt is informing you that not only this house, but also three shops, are yours."