Chapter 179: Chapter 139: One of Us

It turned out that there was a family letter from the elder sister, but surprisingly, it was not Tang Liu who delivered it, but Master Zhou Qi, who was quite renowned in Changzhou.

Chun Nuan glanced at Tang Liu, who felt a mix of emotions. What could he say?

To say that Master Zhou Qi had stolen the credit?

Yes, ever since Master Zhou Qi heard that the Emperor decreed the marriage between Xiao Chunyu and General Huaiyuan, he had been all fired up, wanting not only to deliver the items meant for Xiao Chunyu himself but also insisted on guiding the way.

As a result, all the honors that should have belonged to him were taken by Seventh Young Master.

Fortunately, Miss Molan was kind and secretly slipped him two taels of silver.

He also took the opportunity to inquire about some matters and learned that Xiao Chunyu truly had a good life married to General Huaiyuan, so he returned relieved to report to Xiao Chunnuan.

“No rush for the family letter, read it later, not sure about Seventh Young Master…”

“No, no, no, you should read the family letter now, really, there is good news, your elder sister surely wants to share happiness with you in the letter.”

Master Zhou Qi was excited, from now on, in the Capital, he would have someone to rely on.

Yes, not only did he meet the eldest daughter of the Xiao family, Xiao Chunyu, but he also saw the legendary General Huaiyuan, Xia Guangcheng. It was apparent that he was quite possessive; before he said more than two words to the General’s wife, General Xia arrived, and then he was invited to talk alone.

To outsiders, it might seem like he was targeted, but to him, Zhou Qi, it was an opportunity.

Sure enough, after not much conversation, General Xia actively said, “As long as you honestly do business in the Capital without causing trouble, there’s nothing to fear. If any problems arise, you can come to me.”

This was exactly what he was waiting for!

Master Zhou Qi automatically allied himself with General Xia’s group.

As he walked out of the General Mansion’s gate, his posture was exceptionally upright.

“Quick, look, there’s good news in the letter.”

Who would read a family letter in front of others, is there no sense of privacy?

Chun Nuan, urged several times, reluctantly opened the seal of the family letter.

Unexpectedly, after reading it: The Emperor personally decreed that the elder sister was betrothed to Xia Guangcheng, already married, and after marriage, the couple is affectionate, Panpan became the esteemed daughter of the General Mansion, close to the General like a real father and daughter, even the old mistress favored Panpan very much…

“Is it good news? Is it a joyous occasion?”

Seeing Chun Nuan finish reading, Master Zhou Qi asked.

“It truly is good news.” Chun Nuan felt a mix of emotions: “Ever since the Xiao family encountered trouble, the whole family was fragmented, and the elder sister alone in the Capital went through countless hardships.”

With no one to rely on or trust, despite seemingly being at a dead end, she painfully trod through a thorny path to survival.

“Isn’t the elder sister now the topic of everyone’s discussion in the Capital?”

Doctor Xiao was executed, the Xiao family was raided, their men exiled and women returned to Shu City, when heavily pregnant Xiao Chunyu nearly lost her life in childbirth, fortunate to survive only to be abandoned by a heartless man; isolated by noblewomen after petitioning the court, single-handedly raising her daughter in hardship while under plots from ill-wishers, if not for Xia Guangcheng, who knows what would’ve happened…

To outsiders, each incident seems like a story, only insiders know how each narrowly avoided becoming irrevocable disasters.

Such an elder sister, in the eyes of Capital residents, isn’t she just the subject of heated discussion?

Also, those relatives that vanished when the Xiao family faced trouble must now be eagerly seeking to curry favor, right?

“Naturally.” Master Zhou Qi said: “When we went to the Capital, we heard a city-wide discussion, only then did we learn that the great Miss Xiao received a heavenly favor. Isn’t it wonderful? Your Xiao family’s return to the Capital is just around the corner.”

A return to the Capital?

Chun Nuan shook her head, Master Zhou Qi’s perspective was still too simplistic!

Currently, going back to the Capital may not be beneficial!

Some matters she didn’t analyze with others, she merely kept them quietly in her heart.

“Miss Xiao, in the future if you have any letters to send to the Capital, feel free to find me, oh right, if I’m not around, find Tang Liu.” Master Zhou Qi instructed: “Tang Liu, keep this in mind, from now on, you are specifically responsible for delivering family letters from the Xiao family, ensure they are delivered swiftly and safely, none can be lost.”

“Yes, Seventh Young Master.”

This goes without saying, of all his duties, delivering family letters from the Xiao family is his favorite, whether it’s the Capital or Changzhou, there are plenty of benefits, how could he not be prompt, how could he not be cautious?

Master Zhou Qi continued discussing the situation in the Capital with Chun Nuan.

“Rumor has it that the eldest prince encountered danger some days ago, and the harem was purged with blood.”

Master Zhou Qi remarked: “Like the underworld, the imperial family is even more perilous, those who seek your life may not be outsiders but your very relatives, it is truly impossible to guard against.”

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