Chapter 404: Family Friends

Who was Mr. Xian Yun?

In this world, only Mingzhao and Yin Huaixi could catch his eye. The third young master of the Xie family, Xie Jingliu, seemed to have received guidance from Mr. Xian Yun when he was young.

 

Now that Zhou Linghuai was added, she could guess that he was definitely also talented.

However, Old Madam Song frowned and couldn’t help but sigh. “Mr. Xian Yun’s attitude towards Youzhou seems a little unusual.”

 

Yin Huaixi could drive Ye Hanyuan, the son of the Prefecture Governor, away. It was obvious that even though King You was dead, the Marquis of Changxing had been in charge of Youzhou for three years. Yin Huaixi was weak, crippled, and sick. Youzhou was still under Yin Huaixi’s control.

Song Mingzhao thought for a moment. “When Mr. Xian Yun entered the capital this time, he brought Ye Hanyuan and Yin Huaixi to see Mr. Hu Shan and Zhou Linghuai. He’s indifferent on the outside, but his heart is focused on the royal court. It’s definitely not as simple as visiting an old friend.”

 

Song Mingzhao said calmly, “There’s no need to panic. Zhou Linghuai has a crippled leg and can’t become an official. Even if he’s involved with Prince Yin, others won’t take him seriously. In addition, the Zhou familys hereditary love is thanks to the emperor’s grace. Zhou Linghuai is a smart person and knows his limits. He won’t let the Yu Residence have any connections with the vassal lord on the surface.”

With that said, Old Madam Yu felt relieved. “That’s true. Yin Huaixi is a crippled man and is alone. Zhou Linghuai is also a crippled man. He can’t even become an official. Even if he’s involved, as long as he doesn’t expose himself on the surface, it’s fine. Moreover, the relationships between aristocratic families are beneficial for all. As long as the interests of each other are the same, there’s no need to be afraid of unpredictable changes in the court.” The Marquis of Zhen agreed deeply.

Song Mingzhao lowered his eyes. “The court is in troubled times. It’s not necessarily a bad thing to have some secret connections.” As for why it wasn’t a bad thing, he didn’t say it clearly.

Old Madam Songs gaze darkened. “In a few days, it won’t be a big event even on Wan Hui’s birthday. I’ll invite her young sister who she usually plays with into the residence to join in the fun.”

 

It looked like an ordinary interaction between the younger generation, but what was important was the tacit understanding between them. There was no need to waste their breath to know each other.This was a family friendship!

“Returning to Youzhou is just an excuse. The emperor has sent an imperial physician, an internal servant, and an old nanny from the palace to accompany me and take care of my daily life. All of this will also be carefully arranged by the East and West Palaces.” Zhou Linghuai’s gaze darkened slightly as he frowned. “I probably won’t be able to bring them along. There’s no need to trouble myself to tidy up.”

Her cousin had only lived in the Yu Residence for three to four months. It was clearly such a short period of time, but to her, it was as long as a lifetime. It was so long that this person had already penetrated into the bits and pieces of her life. Thanks to his existence, she felt that every day was a surprise, and every day was stable and reassuring.

 

However, the person who had been accompanying her was suddenly leaving! Yu Youvao was both reluctant and afraid! A suffocating silence spread through the room…

Zhou Linghuai pursed his lips and broke the silence. “What’s wrong?

Zhou Linghuai’s heart ached, and his throat felt like it was blocked. He looked at her for a long time before comforting her. “Don’t cry. I’ll be back in three months at most.”