Fortunate Life of the Rural Beauty
Chapter 406 - 405: Suspension (4000K, two - s in one)

Chapter 406: Chapter 405: Suspension (4000K, two Chapters in one)

Chen Afu had already gone to bed, but upon hearing that Chu Lingxuan had returned, he quickly got up.

Seeing the exhausted state Chu Lingxuan was in, his eyes dark and evasive, Chen Afu felt great pity. He had caused him this fatigue for the sake of his own father, and surely he had suffered from some form of unfair treatment. He said, "Lingxuan, I apologize for making things difficult for you. It was expected that my uncle would not agree, let’s ask others."

Chu Lingxuan shook his head and said, "Your uncle did agree. He said if your father-in-law can promote high-yielding crops, it would be not only your father’s merit but also his. He has no solution for Jiangnan’s issues, but your father’s achievements in Dingzhou over these two years cannot be obliterated, and he will do everything he can to exonerate your father."

This was indeed happy news.

Chen Afu knew that despite Chu Lingxuan’s lack of mention, he had probably faced his fair share of difficulties and berating.

During Chu Lingxuan’s visit to Shizhou Mansion, he indeed received a lot of difficulty from the Luos.

He arrived at the Luos in the late afternoon of the second day. The servants led him to the guest room and left him there. He wanted to go inside and visit Granny Luo, but without Mrs. Luo’s orders, he could not enter through the second gate. By the evening, Inspector Luo still hadn’t met with him.

Luckily, his relationship with Mr. Luo had always been good since their childhood, and Granny Luo had a good impression of Chen Afu. Mr. Luo "secretly" went to see him and led him to the back house to visit Granny Luo.

Granny Luo had not been well for a long time, and her health worsened after her daughter and son-in-law got into trouble. She was so upset that she was half-paralyzed and bedridden.

As soon as Chu Lingxuan arrived at her bedside, he knelt down and bowed his head to her, choking up. "Xuan’er has failed in his filial duty to alleviate your worries, Granny."

The old lady in bed turned her head away angrily, crying out loud, "You heartless little brat, not even bothering to visit this old lady for such a long while. I missed my most precious daughter and beloved grandson so much that I almost died. My daughter is unable to visit me, but you should come home often. Once you have a wife, even your closest granny and uncle you do not care to visit any more."

Chu Lingxuan knocked his head to the ground a few more times, crying out loud, "Granny, your grandson feels ashamed. I also miss granny and uncle. It’s just, I know I’ve done something to upset uncle and auntie, so I was waiting for their anger to subside before coming to apologize."

That was one of the reasons. Another reason was that ever since he got engaged to Chen Afu, he had more responsibilities, not only from the military but also involving the Ninth Prince and some hidden forces, so he couldn’t find time to come over. It was over 300 miles from here to Dingzhou Mansion, even if he only stayed at the Luos for one day, it would take at least four days for the round trip. For the current Chu Lingxuan, four days was extremely precious.

Mr. Luo, who was standing by, laughed as he tried to mediate, "Granny, you cried for missing Xuan when he didn’t come, saying that your own grandsons are not as dear to you as your grandson-in-law. Now that he’s here, you’re turning your head away. It would be a pity if Xuan really thinks that granny doesn’t want to see him anymore. He’d leave, and you’d blame us for venting your anger."

Upon hearing this, Granny finally turned her head. Chu Lingxuan rushed into her arms, and both grandchild and grandmother sobbed bitterly.

Mr. Luo took some time to comfort them, and only then did they stop crying. Chu Lingxuan got up and personally wiped Granny’s face with a wet cloth, and then massaged her. He finally managed to make her smile.

Granny Luo was sixty-two years old this year, her hair all white, she had become terribly thin, and her face pale. She looked much older than when Chu Lingxuan last saw her. He could not help feeling guilty. He should have swallowed his pride, set aside his official duties, and visited the old lady earlier. He had always thought that she was angry with him and never expected that his failure to show up only made her angrier and more unwell.

Actually, even if he hadn’t been for the issue with Chen Shiying, Chu Lingxuan would have asked Chen Afu for an agarwood leaf to give to Granny Luo during his visit to the Luos. He had heard and seen that this type of incense not only smelled good, but could also strengthen one’s constitution and prolong one’s lifespan. One could see this clearly in Afu’s case. Despite her perilous childbirth, she had managed to safely give birth, surely due in large part to the agaruwood. He had claimed that the incense was a gift for his uncle, but he knew his uncle would also use it for granny.

Granny Luo scolded again, "You ungrateful brat, what’s wrong with your cousin? Marrying her would not only make Yan’er’s life better, but also bring you closer to your uncle. It would be of nothing but benefit to you."

Chu Lingxuan’s face turned red, sitting by the bed he held Granny Luo’s hand and said softly, "Granny, when you say this, it embarrasses me and also makes my cousin bashful."

Mr. Luo also laughed and said, "Granny, if my third sister hears what you said, she’ll cry to death."