roccoschili Chapter 223 Re-recognition
Chapter 223 Re-recognition
Jin Chu had just returned to Shaoguangyuan with the key to Su Cheng'an's private vault. Just as she finished drinking a cup of tea, Yu Xing came to report to her that the palace's chief steward wanted to see her.
Princess Du is very efficient!
She was satisfied and ordered Yu Xing, "Please invite them into the hall quickly." As she spoke, she put down the teacup and took Yu Cheng to the reception room.
As soon as I sat down, a man about fifty years old with slightly gray hair and a handsome appearance walked in quickly, followed closely by two young men in their twenties.
I guess this person is Zheng Ze, the palace's chief steward.
"This old servant greets the Crown Princess." Zheng Ze bowed politely, and the two people behind him also bowed down.
"Butler Zheng, please stand up quickly!" Jin Chu smiled and helped him up, speaking politely, "You are a veteran in the mansion, and have always been valued by my father, mother, and the prince. You don't need to show me such great courtesy in the future."
Butler Zheng smiled gently, "Thank you, Crown Princess, for your consideration. However, the Crown Princess is of noble status, and this is my first time meeting her, so I must not break the rules."
He pointed at the two people behind him and said, "This old servant has received orders from the princess, saying that the Crown Prince's wife wants to purchase a house. These two have been responsible for inquiring about the purchase and leasing of houses and shops since they entered the mansion. Therefore, this old servant has brought them here today. If the Crown Prince's wife has any requests, please tell them in detail."
"Thank you, butler, for coming all the way to Shaoguang Courtyard for my personal matters." Jin Chu thanked him and turned to the two young men: "What are your names?"
"My little one is Wang Xing."
"Little Chen Shuo."
The two of them reported their names and saluted again.
"Manager Wang, Manager Chen, there's no need to be so polite."
Jin Chu woke them up and explained his needs in detail. The two listened with their heads down, with a thoughtful look occasionally flashing across their faces.
Finally, Jinchu asked, "How long will it take for this matter to have any results?"
The two exchanged glances, and the one named Wang Xing respectfully replied, "I'll report to the Crown Princess in three to five days at the earliest, or seven to eight days at the latest. I'll definitely report back to the Crown Princess only when I find someone who's compatible."
The two did not immediately promise to report back tomorrow. They were neither aggressive nor impatient for success. They seemed steady and reliable, so they could help her carefully search for several suitable houses.
Jin Chu was satisfied, so he nodded and said a few words of encouragement. Then the three of them said goodbye and left.
As soon as the person left, Jin Chu took Yu Xing out of the house and headed towards the house they had rented before, where the person she cared about most now lived.
The carriage was still some distance away when they saw Zhao'er standing at the door, looking forward to it.
Yu Xing was sharp-eyed and quick-tongued: "Miss, isn't that Young Master Zhao'er?"
Jin Chu smiled and nodded, then opened a corner of the car curtain. Zhao'er, who was concentrating on observing the situation, saw Jin Chu's face at a glance.
The little fellow happily ran over to greet Jinchu's carriage, and said with an excited smile, "Sister, you're back?"
"Yes, sister is back."
Jin Chu responded and carefully observed his younger brother's expression.
Probably because her sister was coming home today, Zhao'er wore a light red round-necked robe, which was rare for her, and tied a silver-red silk ribbon around her waist, which made the little guy look even more rosy-cheeked and white-toothed, and full of joy.
Perhaps it was because of the silk ribbon, even though they hadn't seen each other for just a few days, Jin Chu felt that he seemed to have grown taller.
Looking at his younger brother's earnest and passionate gaze, Jin Chu couldn't help but smile.
She simply jumped off the carriage, took Zhao'er's hand and walked slowly forward.
"elder sister!"
"Xiaochu!"
The clear female voice and the deep male voice sounded at the same time, but they did not conflict with each other. Instead, there was a strange sense of harmony.
Jin Chu was slightly surprised and looked up, only to see a young man and woman standing on both sides of the gate who had arrived after hearing the news.
It was Huanyan and Ye Jinxuan.
A girl in a crimson dress looked at him with a happy smile. Behind her stood a tall young man in a dark red robe, who was also waiting with a smile on his face.
Just then a gust of wind blew, and the corner of the man's robe and the woman's skirt flew up, and because the two were too close to each other, they became entangled with each other.
Ye Jinxuan leaned forward slightly, trying to pull back the corner of his robe, but this action brought him closer to Huanyan. At first glance, it looked like a tall man was hugging a petite woman.
In an instant, four words popped up in Jin Chu's mind: a perfect match!
"Brother, Sister Huanyan, I'm back!" The childish voice broke the eerie silence of the moment.
Jin Chu shook his head slightly, retracted his previous messy thoughts, and walked towards the two people in front of him.
"Brother, can you adapt to the climate of Youyun City now?" Jin Chu asked with concern as they walked.
Ye Jinxuan had lived in the capital since he was a child. When he was a teenager, he went to Fuyun City in the northwest and stayed there for several years. After all, this was his first time in Youyun City in the northern border. He didn't know whether he would have difficulty acclimatizing to the climate there, so Jinchu asked this question.
"Not bad." Ye Jinxuan glanced at Huanyan beside him, his eyes becoming gentle. "The day after I came, my internal organs felt uncomfortable, so Miss Huanyan made me some medicine. After two or three doses, I was back to normal. Thank you so much, Miss Huanyan."
"Third Young Master, you are too polite. It is my job, no need to thank me."
Huanyan pointed at Jinchu and smiled, "If I really want to thank someone, I'd rather thank my sister. She was worried that Zhao'er and I wouldn't feel well after arriving in the Northern Territory, so she prepared these medicinal soups for us personally. I put the rest away, and since you weren't feeling well that day, I decided to give them to you."
"No, no, no, this has nothing to do with me!" Jin Chu wanted to shake his head like a rattle, "If it weren't for you, Huanyan, who carefully put it away, I might have thrown away these medicines long ago! So, you are the biggest contributor to my brother's quick recovery this time!"
When they arrived at the hall, Jinchu put down some snacks she had brought from the palace. After the siblings sat down, Jinchu recounted her conversation with Princess Du to Ye Jinxuan in detail.
During this time, Ye Jinxuan just listened silently, nodded occasionally, but did not say anything.
Jin Chu thought for a moment, then looked at Ye Jinxuan and asked, "I personally don't want you to enter the palace, so I took the initiative to reject the princess. Is you dissatisfied with me?"
As soon as these words came out, Ye Jinxuan's handsome face immediately froze, and his eyes took on a sharpness that Jinchu had never seen before: "Xiaochu, you have really grown up now! Even your brother is starting to be wary of you?"
The young man, who was originally sitting crookedly, suddenly straightened up, and the lazy aura on his body instantly became sharp.
"I know very well that you helped me reject the princess's invitation to enter the palace. You didn't want me to be labeled as a nepotist and affect my future."
"I haven't seen you for a few years. You've grown into the outstanding girl you are today at an astonishing speed, but I'm growing up too. Although I'm not as outstanding as you, I'm not a mediocre person either."
The young man turned his gaze towards his sister, his voice a little cold, "Xiaochu, my brother is not as upright and innocent as our father, who is devoted to the emperor and the people."
"My sister is the Crown Prince's Consort of the Dingbei Palace, who is both valued by the Prince and Princess, and favored by the Crown Prince. I will definitely borrow this power, but it is only borrowing power! More importantly, I will rely on my own abilities to fight and obtain it legitimately!"
He clenched his fists, his gaze gradually becoming profound. "Xiaochu, today others will call me the Crown Prince's Consort's brother, but I hope that one day, I will become your greatest support, just like Wei Huozhi and Zifu!"
After he finished speaking, the room fell silent, leaving only the young man's heavy breathing due to his excitement.
For the first time, Huanyan saw a strange and shocking look on this young man, who always had a smile on his face and looked lazy and casual.
At this moment, she suddenly felt that perhaps this was the true face of the young man in front of her, and not the young man who had a fake smile on his face and a cynical expression a few days ago, which made her very dislike him.