flstandardbreds Chapter 151 Side Job
Chapter 151 Side Job
As dusk fell, after seeing off the last group of guests, Su Fuying stepped forward and gently massaged Madam Pei's shoulders.
"You've worked hard today, Mother." Her clear and sweet voice reached Madam Pei's ears, making her feel that all the hard work of the day was worthwhile.
"Alright, you've had a long day, go and rest." Madam Pei's face was full of affection. Su Fuying suddenly felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and she couldn't help but step forward and hug her tightly, murmuring, "Mother is so good."
Madam Pei was momentarily agitated, unsure what to do with her hands. "You...you child, what's going on?"
At that moment, Su Fuying suddenly found her mother to be very cute.
"Mother, when will Father and my brothers be able to come back?" Su Fuying was worried about her younger brother. She couldn't rest easy until she saw him and got confirmation of his return.
Madam Pei's eyes dimmed, she sighed, and said in a heavy tone, "Alas, they may not be able to come back even by the end of the year."
Upon hearing this, Su Fuying frowned and asked, "Why?"
When Madam Pei spoke of this matter, her expression became somewhat worried. She gently shook her head and sighed, "The border war is intense, and the two countries are deadlocked. For the sake of the people, how can we return to the capital without victory?"
Su Fuying nodded slightly to show her understanding, but then seemed to remember something and pressed on, "I heard that my younger brother went too?"
Madam Pei responded softly, "Mm."
Su Fuying looked puzzled and asked, "I heard that my younger brother is in poor health, why are you still making him..."
Madam Pei's eyes flickered slightly, as if she hesitated. She looked away and replied in a low voice, "The imperial decree cannot be disobeyed."
Seeing this, Su Fuying understood that there might be something difficult to say, so she stopped asking and instead said with concern, "Mother, please get some rest."
The next morning.
Su Fuying was still sound asleep when she was suddenly awakened by a series of noisy sounds.
"Biluo, what's going on outside?"
The woman got up, put on her clothes, and asked the door.
Biluo hurriedly closed the door and came in, looking anxious. "Miss, something terrible has happened."
Upon hearing this, Su Fuying was mostly awake and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Biluo took a deep breath to calm herself down, and then explained, "The palace issued an imperial edict this morning."
"Marriage?"
After asking the question, Su Fuying realized something was amiss. Even a simple marriage decree, such as the marriage between the Crown Prince and the Ren family, could not possibly have caused such a stir among the common people.
"No, the imperial edict granting the marriage was delivered to the Grand Tutor's residence last night, and a separate edict was issued this morning."
Biluo stepped forward and explained in a low voice.
Su Fuying had a rough idea of what it was related to.
The emperor was sent to heaven to carry the order, and the edict said:
I was deeply saddened to hear that the Regent had tragically died during the suppression of bandits and that his body could not be found.
The regent was loyal to the country and diligent in assisting the government, making great contributions to the stability of the country and the peace of the people.
His untimely death is a cause for national mourning, and I am deeply saddened by it.
The Emperor hereby orders the Eldest Princess to immediately depart for the capital to attend the Regent's funeral. The Eldest Princess and the Regent shared a deep brotherly bond, and it is hoped that she may personally express her condolences to comfort the Regent's spirit in heaven.
Officials in all prefectures and counties along the route must make proper arrangements to ensure the safety of the Princess's journey and that nothing goes wrong. A national mourning period will begin immediately and last for thirty days, during which music, alcohol, and markets will be prohibited as a sign of mourning.
I hope that the Princess will take heed of this loss and return to the capital as soon as possible to help with state affairs.
This is it.
After listening, Su Fuying's hand, which was holding a teacup, paused slightly in mid-air, and her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
"The Eldest Princess?" Su Fuying murmured these three words softly, a sense of doubt and curiosity rising in her heart.
She seemed to have never heard of this princess before, but from her name, she knew what her relationship with the emperor was.
As the carriage entered the bustling city, Su Fuying heard the noise coming from outside.
The once bustling streets were now filled with people talking, as if the entire capital was immersed in a tense yet excited atmosphere.
Someone said with regret, "I never expected the Regent to die like this. It's such a pity."
However, some people scoffed and retorted, "What's a pity? He was a traitor, and his death is a great relief!" Their tone was full of disgust and indignation.
Some people reminisced about the past, saying with emotion, "Back then, the Regent single-handedly kept the barbarians at bay and protected the country's security. In any case, he was a meritorious official."
But someone immediately responded, "So what? He is still a traitor after all. We can't ignore his mistakes just because of a momentary achievement." Everyone held their own opinions and argued endlessly.
Sitting in the carriage, Su Fuying listened to the discussions silently, a hint of sarcasm unconsciously creeping onto her lips.
She knew that these people's opinions of the regent were often influenced by their personal stances and emotions.
In this complex political environment, it's difficult to judge who is right and who is wrong. "Young master, we've arrived."
The carriage came to a stop, and a young man in white stepped out, holding a folding fan in one hand and the other behind his back.
The women passing by looked up and were immediately stunned by the beauty.
There is such a handsome young man in the capital.
"Fusu?"
The manager of Renhetang noticed the commotion from afar, and upon closer inspection, he realized it was him.
Su Fuying nodded slightly and looked into the pharmacy. There was only one unfamiliar middle-aged doctor on duty.
Where is Dr. Gu?
The shopkeeper was wondering why Su Fuying hadn't come for so long and was making such a big fuss about it today.
Upon hearing this, a look of understanding crossed his eyes. "Doctor Gu said he has some family matters to attend to and is no longer in the capital."
"When are you coming back?"
Su Fuying frowned. He must have recognized her yesterday and was planning to come over today to have a frank talk, but he left without saying a word.
The shopkeeper scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Well, I don't know either."
"Oh, by the way, Dr. Gu asked me to give this key to you."
The shopkeeper took out a key from his waist, and Su Fuying thanked him and took it before walking towards the next street.
"Princess, the master has instructed that this shop cannot be opened."
Shadow Two appeared out of nowhere and followed behind, whispering.
"Why can't it be opened?"
She rarely started a side business, and now she's just closing it down?
"My master has his reasons."
Su Fuying was puzzled and couldn't help but turn to look at Ying Er. He seemed like a completely different person, much more composed.
Although she was a little curious, Su Fuying didn't plan to ask too many questions. Now that they had arrived, they should deal with the immediate matter first.
Thinking of this, Su Fuying reached out her hand, ready to unlock the door.
However, the moment her fingers touched the lock cylinder, she suddenly remembered something that person had said.
"I will not harm you."
A hint of hesitation flashed across her face, but this emotion lasted only a moment. Soon, Su Fuying firmly grasped the key, turned it gently, and the door opened.