The Lucky Farmgirl
Chapter 1197 - 1176 Good Things

Chapter 1197: Chapter 1176 Good Things

Manbao helped Fu Wenyun sit down on the prepared bedding and nodded after feeling her pulse. Nanny Fu also carried the child onto the carriage, and Fu Wenhua sat directly on the carriage shaft, waving his hand and saying, "Let’s go!"

Feng Shu then drove the carriage away, and only then did Butler Xu lead people out of the Yue residence, ignoring the attempts of Yue Dalang and others to hold him back.

When Yue Dalang ran out, the carriage had already left the alley, with servants from the Yin Family trotting behind it. Feeling both anxious and angry, he could only stamp his foot furiously, then turned around to look at his mother who was also stunned, suddenly feeling a surge of resentment and turned back into the house with an "Ah".

Old Madam Yue hurriedly chased after him, "Dalang, what should we do now, what should we do, when your father comes back and knows about this, who knows how angry he will be."

Just last night, Old Master Yue came back and learned about Fu Wenhua’s arrival in the capital and was furious. He felt that Yue Dalang couldn’t even handle domestic affairs properly, and with the incident yesterday, there should be no excuses but a direct apology.

Having just arrived in the capital, he was not yet familiar with the people, and with many matters arising in the capital recently, he had been coming and going early and late from home, always trembling with apprehension, and yet his son couldn’t handle even this bit of household affairs...

Yue Dalang stiffened when his mother called out to him this way, gritted his teeth, and regained his senses to find a clever servant, saying, "Hurry and follow them to see where they have rented a house."

The servant complied and quickly chased after them.

Yin Huo was very satisfied with his servant’s efficiency, waved his hand to let out rewards, and ordered them to go back home.

Butler Xu took them to the courtyard he had rented, where Fu Wenhua carried his sister in. Manbao helped check her over, and after confirming there was nothing wrong, smilingly said, "Now, it’s all good. Second Sister Fu can recover in peace."

Fu Wenyun smiled, grabbing Manbao’s hand, and said, "Thank you so much."

"No need to thank me." Manbao turned around and wrote a new prescription, saying, "Second Sister Fu, you don’t need to have acupuncture daily; once every five days will be sufficient. This is a new prescription, and the medicine is cheaper, but the efficacy is nearly the same."

Manbao handed the new prescription to Qiuyue, knowing they must still have many things to discuss. Not wanting to disturb more, she smiled and said, "I will head back first, and come to see you in a few days. If you feel unwell, you can find Doctor Tao at Jishi Hall or find me in Changqing Alley."

Fu Wenyun asked, "Aren’t you holding a clinic at Jishi Hall?"

Manbao smiled, "It’s inconvenient these few days, so I’d temporarily avoid the medicine shop and spend more time at home."

Fu Wenyun was curious but didn’t inquire further, nodding in agreement.

After she left, she then called Butler Xu to speak.

Nanny Fu placed a screen in front of the bed allowing Butler Xu to come in, not as strict as at the Yue residence.

Fu Wenyun first asked about her parents, learned that they would arrive in the next few days, and also found out how her father got his long-duration appointment, then pondered and asked, "Why isn’t Miss Man holding a clinic at Jishi Hall?"

Butler Xu hesitated a moment and then said, "From their words, it seems that Young Master Bai and Miss Man have offended the Prince of Yizhou and the Empress Dowager."

Fu Wenyun asked, "Where did you get those healthy servants from?"

"They were borrowed from Young Master Bai’s classmates, said to be a son from a Jingzhao Yin family."

Fu Wenyun then pursed her lips, saying, "Could you go out and inquire about how they offended the Prince of Yizhou and the Empress Dowager?"

Butler Xu hesitated, "Miss, with your parents’ arrival in a couple of days, and us being strangers here, it might not be good to inquire. Maybe it’s better to wait for your father’s arrival and then find a way to inquire at the Ministry of Personnel."

"Why bother with such trouble? Since Young Master Bai is studying at the Imperial Academy, just go to the door of the Imperial Academy and ask those waiting servants for information, and on the side of Jishi Hall, I’ll have Qiuyue inquire while buying medicine," Fu Wenyun said. "We know few people in the capital, apart from those at the Yue residence, and just have them."

Butler Xu sighed and complied.

Manbao climbed into the carriage, and Dason sighed with relief, saying, "Okay, from tomorrow onward, we just need to keep an eye on the sky prison."

Yin Huo chuckled, "You can hardly protect yourselves, yet you’re so enthusiastic about other people’s affairs."

Manbao responded, "How is it someone else’s affair? Second Sister Fu is my good friend."

Bai Shan nodded, "A friend who has helped you earn a lot of money."

Yin Huo was curious, "What do you mean by that?"

Manbao coughed lightly and changed the subject, "Has there been any news from the court? When will the Prince of Yizhou be sentenced?"

Currently, Yin Huo was the most well-informed among them. There was no helping it; Mr. Zhuang and Old Madam Liu felt that their tasks were now completed, and they began to only share outside news with Sixth Young Master Xiang, reluctantly telling the children.

They were afraid of information leaking out.

Manbao and the others were quite indignant inside. Did they look like people who would carelessly leak secrets?

The fact proved they were, as last night Yin Huo, who had promised his grandmother not to speak out, said, "The Empress Dowager is ill."

Seeing the four sets of eyes turning towards him, Yin Huo seriously said, "She is really sick this time, I heard it’s very severe. My grandmother went to visit her in the palace with the titled ladies two days ago. The Empress Dowager aged more than ten years from her birthday celebration, her hair turned white overnight. Director Xiao is currently staying in the Empress Dowager’s palace and dares not leave."

He continued, "Even the Empress’s health is not good. The Empress Dowager pleaded during her illness, and since the rebel leader from Yizhou has not yet been brought to the capital, the sentence has not been passed yet. However, the three ministries have already started investigating the noble families, officials, and wealthy merchants connected with the Prince of Yizhou. Nearby places like Taiyuan have already begun making arrests."

Yin Huo explained, "You can’t feel it being outside, but now all the officials in the capital feel somewhat endangered. After all, lots of families had dealings with the Prince of Yizhou when he was favored."

Bai Shan understood, "So, that’s why it’s difficult to pass judgment on the Prince of Yizhou now?"

Yin Huo smiled and said, "Difficult yet not difficult. The officials naturally hope for a quick judgment to end it sooner. Otherwise, dragging on longer becomes disadvantageous for them as time goes by; after all, no one knows whom the Prince of Yizhou might implicate. But with the Empress Dowager in front, and His Majesty ruling with filial piety, even Lord Wei wouldn’t dare to press too hard."

If she were feigning illness, Lord Wei wouldn’t be afraid, nor would Lord Tang and the others care too much, but this time she is truly ill.

If the Empress Dowager were to be angered to death, they wouldn’t know if the Emperor would face any consequences, but they would most likely face trouble.

Bai Shan pondered with lowered eyes, thinking of the Xiang Family brothers hidden away, and shook his head, saying, "I always feel something strange, as if something is not right."

Manbao said, "I have that feeling too."

Yin Huo asked, "Is it the Empress Dowager who’s not right?"

Bai Shan shook his head, "The Empress Dowager is right. If she didn’t delay, that would be wrong. I feel something off with the Emperor, but I can’t pinpoint what, it’s just strange."

Bai Erlang spoke earnestly, "I think you guys are the strange ones. So does that mean you guys won’t go to school as long as this case is not judged?"

His tone unwittingly carried a hint of envy, "If it’s not judged by the end of the year, wouldn’t you guys be able to stay at home this year?"

Bai Shan couldn’t help but reach out and slap him, "Is that something good?"

Bai Erlang covered his head and exclaimed, "Isn’t that a good thing?"