Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent! Chapter 1331: 1331: Entering the Capital

Chapter 1331: Chapter 1331: Entering the Capital

In the blink of an eye, Chang Yi arrived at Pinggang. Setting foot on his hotown soil, Chang Yi’s eyes reddened slightly, he squatted down emotionally and touched the ground, “Ho at last.”

Gu Zhuomin felt an urgent longing to return. He was no longer young; having been on a mission abroad for four years, he feared mishaps and the lack of family support back ho. Communications were few each year, always sharing good news but not the worries. He wanted to go ho for a visit, but had no ti to share in Chang Yi’s sentintality.

Upon Chang Yi’s return to the capital, the Ministry of Rites sent soone to Pinggang to receive him. It was the head officer of the Ministry. It had been four years since their last eting. The personnel turnover in the Ministry of Rites was the least frequent, so they were familiar faces. Chang Yi stood up straight, “Sir Jin, it’s been many years. How is everything with you?”

Sir Jin’s tone was especially warm, “Good, everything is good. Despite being years, Minister Zhou has not changed at all, in fact, you seem more vibrant than ever.”

This was no false praise; Chang Yi truly had beco more vigorous, all due to the effort he put into physical exercise. Over four years, his martial skills had also improved considerably.

Sir Jin continued, “Shall we start our journey now? Or rest in Pinggang for the night?”

Chang Yi was the senior official, “Everyone wishes to return to the capital as soon as possible. We’ve troubled you today, Sir Jin, so let’s set out now.”

Sir Jin did not find it botherso; he was eager to return to the capital where the Emperor was waiting, “Alright, the carriages are ready. Let’s go now.”

Chang Yi and Sir Jin shared a carriage. Chang Yi’s eyes often drifted towards the window, “After so many years away, Pinggang is hardly recognizable to .”

Sir Jin spoke with pride, “It’s not just Pinggang, the entire country has seen great change. With the improvent of roads, it has greatly facilitated the caravans’ travels. Even the more remote prefecture cities are gradually developing. The nation is thriving, ushering in a golden age.”

In addition, with the newly established sea routes, the past few years have seen frequent international exchanges. He rarely left the capital, but this trip to Pinggang allowed him to witness the prosperity of bustling ships, which deeply moved him.

In the capital, Zhulan watched Zhao Shi pacing restlessly, “Stop pacing, you’re making dizzy.”

Zhao Shi held a handkerchief, “Mother, I wasn’t particularly anxious when Chang Yi was away, but now that he is coming ho, why do I feel nervous?”

There was an indescribable feeling within her. In her heart, she was afraid. Afraid of what? She feared that after four years, there might be a sense of estrangent between her and her husband.

Zhulan saw right through Zhao Shi’s heart. With Zhao Shi being sensitive and their affection for each other strong, it was natural to fear becoming strangers, “Chang Yi has always carefully selected gifts for you in each letter he sent. You’re always on his mind.”

Finally, Zhao Shi sat down, “Mother.”

Zhulan said, “I know my son well. He is as delicate in thought as you, and once he commits to soone, it doesn’t change. Ti is not a barrier for you two.”

Just like Zhao Shi, Chang Yi was not one to easily commit to soone, but once he did, it was for a lifeti.

Zhao Shi blushed. She rarely talked to her mother-in-law about marital affections, “Mother, thank you.”

Zhulan, “I have never considered you rely daughters-in-law; you are my own daughters. I am your mother; there’s nothing to thank for. Take heart.”

Zhao Shi’s face turned even redder, “Hmm.”

Zhulan continued, “Liufeng should be the truly worried one; Chang Yi will surely discipline him when he returns.”

Zhao Shi laughed, “Lately, Liufeng and Yushuang have been saying that it would be great if the child were born, then it could serve as a ‘Get Out of Death’ card.”

Zhulan laughed along, “He sure has so ideas.”

Zhao Shi added, “Mother, all over the capital, it’s known that Chang Yi is returning. Just the other day, soone inquired about Yu Die again.”

Zhulan asked, “How did you respond?”

Zhao Shi smiled, “I replied just as Mother advised, saying that our family’s young lady can wait a few more years; there’s no rush.”

Zhulan nodded, “Our girl won’t lack marriage proposals, we should choose the best, most of these suitors are after benefits.”

Once Chang Yi returns he’s definitely getting a promotion. She heard from Zhou Shuren that the Emperor intends Chang Yi to take charge of the envoy officials’ assignnts, holding power and no longer doing miscellaneous tasks at the Ministry of Rites.

Now everyone in the capital knows that being an envoy can be very lucrative, since Chang Yi is one of the first, the Emperor turns a blind eye to the wealth brought back by envoys, which greatly tempts those who want to make a profit.

With Chang Yi and the others returning successfully from their missions, with successful examples, less resistance to being envoys exists, and now there are many who set their hearts on it.

Madam Zhao continued, “There’s also Ming Rui, he’s not that young anymore, has t plenty of girls, but he hasn’t taken a liking to any.”

Ming Rui is the best boy in the whole family, able to make girls hide their faces with their fans just by walking on the street; girls blushing upon seeing him is too common. On the capital’s list of handso n, Zhou Mingrui is on the list!

Zhulan couldn’t help but want to laugh; Ming Rui rarely leaves the residence now, staying ho whenever the Academy has a break. If soone brings girls to the house, Ming Rui is definitely the quickest to dodge, “Let’s leave Ming Rui’s marriage matters to fate, the child has big ideas.”

Madam Zhao helplessly replied, “Hmm.”

Madam Zhao had barely left when Su Xuan returned from outside. Zhulan asked, “Where’s Yu Wen?”

Su Xuan got annoyed hearing her daughter’s na, “Every ti I take her out it’s like asking for her life, that girl is too lazy to live, she’s gone back to rest.”

Zhulan felt that the fourth daughter-in-law had it the hardest; indeed, Yu Wen was troubleso, the child was too clever, good at arguing. Don’t reason with her, you’re sure to lose.

Zhulan changed the subject and asked, “Attending the first birthday banquet today, didn’t you consider wanting another child?”

Su Xuan waved her hand, “My husband and I are not planning on having any more. The two we have are already taking my life, I genuinely don’t have the energy to raise another.”

As for accidental pregnancies, those are accidental; subjectively, they truly don’t want any more.

Zhulan just asked casually. The fourth wife has the fewest children; then there’s Chang Lian, who also doesn’t plan to have any more.

Zhulan felt that Chang Lian was scared off by the dowry; with Yu Shuang setting a precedent, besides the fourth and second wife’s quarters, the other households all feel great pressure, especially the third household with two daughters, the dowry could really be the death of them.

Now it seems, Chang Yi truly knows how to grab silver.

The next day, Chang Yi had been traveling all of yesterday, arriving at the capital by midnight, resting outside the city for a few hours before entering in good order.

Upon entering, they sent ssages to their families, and so luggage was sent ho first.

However, these officials returning from their missions had to go directly to et the Emperor.

During the early court session, the Emperor was the first to hear the news, waiting for Chang Yi and the others to enter the palace. Zhou Shuren was also well-inford, so he ca to the early court session prepared.

Zhou Shuren occasionally glanced towards the hall entrance, not having seen his son for four years. His son reported only good news, neglecting Rongchuan. Rongchuan knew, just as he knew, that his son was injured and took a long ti to recover.

Zhou Shuren didn’t tell anyone; when he got the news, he had nightmares that very night, dreaming that Chang Yi had died, so terrified that he couldn’t sleep all night. The next day, seeing Ming Rui, his heartache was imnse. He took several days to get over it, with only his wife knowing about it.

Chang Yi and the others entered the palace, once again tidying up their appearance, though they had already cleaned up the night before.

Chang Yi climbed the steps step by step. He was back; thinking of seeing his father made Chang Yi want to walk faster, but considering his colleagues behind him, he restrained and stepped up slowly.

The ministers inside the hall watched Chang Yi and the others approaching.

Zhou Shuren’s eyes were all on his son, who had beco leaner and sturdier. The old father’s heart was filled with distress. Having been a father for so many years, acting could feel real, let alone when true emotions were slowly involved.