Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 200 - Mr. Zhangs Brother Goes on a Long
Chapter 200 -200 Mr. Zhang’s Brother Goes on a Long Journey
Chapter 200 -200 Mr. Zhang’s Brother Goes on a Long Journey
Murong Jiu, when she was still in Tea Ridge County, her father and elder brothers often visited her.
They never came empty-handed, always bringing thoughtful little gifts.
They really put their hearts into it, as if constantly keeping her on their minds when they care for someone.
Murong Jiu felt very fortunate to have such a father and brothers, very thankful to have returned to her true family.
She experienced the affections of family and love that she hadn’t felt in her past life.
“Ah Jiu, what are you doing?”
Now that they were visiting, Murong Jiu had made it clear that the Prince Mansion’s gatekeepers need not announce them, allowing direct access.
“I was just chatting just now.”
Murong Jiu rose to greet them as Chun Tao happily took the food box they were carrying.
“Princess Consort, it’s pastries from Seven Star Square, your favorite!”
One of the pastries from Seven Star Square was made with plum cakes, tasting sour and sweet, indeed very much to Murong Jiu’s liking.
“I was just in the mood for pastries, thanks, brothers!”
Murong Jiu led her three elder brothers to the newly added guest parlor in Qiyun Courtyard, where, during her time in Tea Ridge County, Jun Yuyan had ordered renovations.
Not only was there a new guest parlor, but they had also excavated a bath pool near the bathing room, with cycling fresh water every day, and a heating system underneath like a heated brick bed.
It was just a pity she couldn’t soak for long during pregnancy, but by the time winter came, bathing there would surely not be cold.
In the winter days of the Capital City, water would freeze to ice. Even if wrapped up tightly, as soon as one undressed, the chilling winds would be felt from all sides, making bathing torturous, worrying about catching cold just by washing one’s hair.
It’s already somewhat cold now, so all in all, she was very pleased with the renovation; she even did a spirited tour around last night after coming back, and happily kissed Jun Yuyan on the face.
It was exactly because she kissed him that the man nearly spent the whole night hugging her without sleep.
“Is everything in Tea Ridge County taken care of? Do you need our help with anything?”
Dismissing the other servants, the eldest brother Fu Heng asked in a low voice.
That first day when they visited Ah Jiu in Tea Ridge County, they were worried she wouldn’t be accustomed to living in such a remote place, so they brought along ten full carts of items, everything ranging from food, household goods, to clothing.
But upon arrival, they found that Ah Jiu lacked nothing, everything she needed had already been provided for by Jun Yuyan.
Only then did they put their minds at ease.
Unexpectedly, after having a meal together, Jun Yuyan and Ah Jiu suddenly said they wanted to take them to a place.
It was all very secretive; guards were heavily stationed everywhere along the way, and upon arriving, even their father was dumbfounded.
It turned out to be an iron mine!
What Fu Heng asked about was the iron mine, concerned that enemies might infiltrate Tea Ridge County now that Jun Yuyan had returned to the Capital City.
“Eldest brother need not worry, Prince has already taken care of everything. Not to say that a fly couldn’t get in, but at least people would be absolutely prohibited from entering.”
Around the iron mine, numerous guards secretly patrolled, and many traps were set.
Moreover, Murong Jiu had informed the people of Tea Ridge County that if any strangers appeared, they should immediately report to someone from Prince Mansion.
In any case, there was no need to worry about the mine being discovered.
This 𝓬ontent is taken from fгeewebnovёl.co𝙢.
What’s more, the Second Prince has his own troubles to deal with right now.
The Third Prince is too proud of himself and likely wouldn’t pay attention to minor matters in a remote village.
The Fourth Prince is timid and wouldn’t dare to reach his hands too far.
Fu Heng nodded and asked with concern about other matters.
“Father had intended to come see you as well, but a sudden matter arose in the military, and he has already gone to the Jizhong army overnight. Eldest brother and second brother are accompanying him, but your third brother is still staying in Capital City. If you need anything, just call on your third brother.”
“Father has already left? It’s so sudden? And why do you and second brother have to go as well?”
Murong Jiu couldn’t recall such an event from her previous life. What could happen with the troops in Jizhong?
“Father’s intention is for us to gain experience. Your third brother is still young; it’s better for him to stay in Capital City. He can also look after you,” he explained.
Murong Jiu nodded. “You and Father need not worry about me. Don’t be distracted because of me; I am doing well at the Prince Mansion. Eldest brother and second brother, please be careful when you are out there. We will definitely rush back to the Capital before you give birth.”
Murong Jiu expressed her astonishment, “That would be the end of the year, would you be gone for that long?”
“The situation is complicated; it’s not something that can be explained in a few words. Moreover, it involves military secrets that we shouldn’t reveal at will.”
Murong Jiu expressed her understanding.
Her father was a Great General and an exemplar in the military. Even though she was his daughter, she couldn’t reveal military information carelessly.
“You all must be cautious!”
She remembered that in her previous life, this event had not occurred. Her father was simply training troops a hundred miles outside of the Capital City.
Wait, that’s right, in her previous life at this time, Wang Baozhu was still Fu Baozhu, and she had already followed the Western Region Prince to the Western Regions as the Prince’s Consort.
The Fu Family must have incurred the Emperor’s suspicion!
So, even if something major had happened in the army, the Emperor wouldn’t have sent the Fu Family father and sons there.
In this life, Wang Baozhu did not become the Western Region Prince’s Consort, and her father had surrendered the Tiger Talisman. The Emperor was no longer wary, and it seemed he would delegate important matters to her father.
Only in her past life, she was gripped by melancholy, indifferent to the court’s affairs, and fixated on leaving Prince Ling’s Mansion, so she didn’t know much about external matters.
After pondering for a moment and not coming up with any incident that had happened in Jizhong, she decided not to dwell on it.
Her father and brothers were wise men. They would surely know how to keep themselves safe. Besides, she and her third brother were waiting for them in the Capital City; they would certainly return safely.
Fu Heng and his brothers didn’t stay for long. Before Jun Yuyan could return, they hurried back to the General’s Mansion.
Murong Jiu, thinking that she might not see them until the end of the year, grew anxious. She instructed the guards to buy more dried meat and other dry provisions. Although the journey to Jizhong was not long and the military rations were poor, dried meat could at least serve as a snack.
She then prepared many other items. By the time she reached the city gate, her third brother was there sending off her eldest brother and second brother. It was fortunate she hadn’t gone to the General’s Mansion, or she would have missed them.
Murong Jiu had not expected that the dried meat and other provisions would indeed play a significant role later on, but that was a tale for another time.
Watching her amiable eldest brother and the reticent but sincere second brother ride away until they vanished from sight, the carriage slowly made its way back to the mansion.
“Miss, look, it’s Wang Baozhu!”
Chun Tao, sitting on the outside of the carriage, suddenly said in an excited whisper.
Murong Jiu lifted the carriage curtain, first looking toward her third brother Fu Han, who was riding alongside.
The third brother reached out his hand to ruffle her hair, his tone carrying a smile, “What’s on your mind? She has nothing to do with our Fu Family anymore. Whatever she becomes, I don’t care; what we care about most is only you, Ah Jiu.”
Murong Jiu smiled along. It seemed the brothers indeed no longer cared about Wang Baozhu.
Then she could watch the commotion with undivided attention.
Following Chun Tao’s direction, Murong Jiu saw Wang Baozhu being accosted by a group of women who were driving her out of a jewelry shop.
Although Wang Baozhu had two maids by her side, the maids clearly looked down on her; they didn’t offer any help, allowing the group of women to shove her, eventually pushing her to the ground.
