The capital city was unaware of the progress of the excavation at the snow mountain, nor was it aware of the hopeful mood of the King of Qin.
Zhulan listened to Zhao's report and said, "Ran Wan is in the first room, so you don't have to worry too much."
Zhao knew that her mother also wanted to train Ran Wan, "My daughter-in-law understands."
"Liu Jia's mother is here. Your sister-in-law is not here, so Ran Wan is not suitable to communicate with Ma. You should talk to Ma more and don't let them get stuck in a dead end."
Zhao said, "My daughter-in-law will be there soon."
Ma had just arrived a short while ago, and now the mother and daughter were talking about their true feelings.
Zhu Lan hummed, "You and Su Xuan should worry more about it recently."
Zhao said, "Yes."
Zhulan didn't get enough rest yesterday and now has a severe headache. "I'll lie down for a while."
"Mom, please take more rest."
"I know what's going on."
Zhao left with worry. She did not return to her own courtyard but went to the fourth room. Su Xuan was counting the bills. "Second sister-in-law, you didn't accompany mother?"
She didn't go with her second sister-in-law because she was afraid her mother would find it annoying. But not long after, her second sister-in-law came over.
Zhao, "Mother looked tired. She rested after explaining everything."
"Oh, Dad and Mom are feeling bad."
Zhao pointed to her eyes and said, "We feel bad too. We didn't sleep all night. Fortunately, sister-in-law is not at home."
At noon, Xue Han also arrived, "Mom, I just got the news."
After saying this, Xue Han felt helpless because most of her thoughts were on her youngest son because of his health. She had injured herself at the beginning and her youngest son fell ill every now and then, and she hasn't recovered yet.
She hasn't attended any banquets since Rongchuan left. On the one hand, it's because of her youngest son, and on the other hand, her father was right. The lower-key Rongchuan is in the Qin Palace, the better, plus her father and mother took good care of the Qin Palace.
The news had clearly spread yesterday, but she didn't know about it. She only found out about it today after the housekeeper in the mansion told her hesitantly.
Zhu Lan sat up and said, "You caught a cold a few days ago, so I didn't send anyone to tell you. Rong Chuan didn't tell you because he was afraid you couldn't handle it. The Emperor and the Queen Mother also took your health into consideration."
Xue Han's youngest son has been taking medicine since birth, and the medicine bottle doesn't need to be passed around. It rained a few days ago and the child caught a cold. Xue Han also caught a cold while taking care of him. This child is in very poor health.
Xue Han's eyes were blue, "Mom, I'm worried about you and Dad."
Zhulan raised her hand and touched her daughter's hair, "I'm more worried about you."
Xue Han held her mother's hand and said, "My daughter has someone to take care of her. The doctor said that Xiaer's condition will improve when she turns one. Mother, you must tell my daughter about anything that happens at home in the future."
Zhulan saw tears in her daughter's eyes and nodded, "Okay."
Xue Han didn't dare to mention Ming Teng. She wouldn't say much until she heard the final result. She was more worried about her parents. "Mom, when Xia'er gets better, I'll bring him to see you."
"Well, this kid is smart. He seemed to remember me from the last time he went there."
Zhulan went to Prince Qin's mansion many times this year. She was worried about her daughter and grandson. Her grandson didn't have a full name, only a nickname called Xiaer, which was given by the retired emperor, who hoped that the child would live a long life.
The people in the capital were paying close attention to Marquis Zhou's Mansion, but it turned out to be very peaceful. Except for the fourth Lord who left the capital, everyone else was doing their usual business, with some going to the yamen, and no one heard anything about Mr. Rong, and the discussions were much quieter.
At the Liu family, Liu Yuanbo wanted to go to Zhou Hou Mansion, but Guo suppressed her son, "You are not allowed to go at this time."
The Wang family hasn't come yet, so going there at this time would be like hurting the Zhou family, and anyone who comes would be hurt.
Liu Yuanbo, "Mom, there are too many people in the capital who hope that something bad will happen to the Zhou family."
Guo squinted her eyes, "The Zhou family is not as fragile as you think. The fact that Marquis Zhou attended the morning court regularly speaks for itself."
Liu Yuanbo also knew it, but he was worried about Yudie. The Zhou family has a strong sense of family affection. Even cousins have the same feelings as real siblings. Yudie didn't know how to be sad!
Mrs. Guo thought quietly that she had raised this son in vain. It was like selling her son instead of doing something for him. This kid was becoming more and more generous to the Zhou family, and the Zhou family didn't do anything, but the kid was getting anxious instead.
Mrs. Guo didn't want to see her son anymore. "You should be thankful that I am broad-minded and tolerant."
She felt that she was a rare good mother-in-law in Beijing. Seeing her son thinking so much about his future wife, she could only feel jealous and think about it.
After leaving the yamen, Mingyun was worried about home and signaled the carriage to go home quickly. When they were almost at the door of his house, Mingyun was stunned.
When Yu Yueyang saw the carriage of the Marquis Mansion, he instinctively wanted to run, but he was stopped just as he took a step. He could only turn his head stiffly, "Brother Mingyun."
Mingyun didn't get off the carriage. "What are you doing wandering around under the wall of the Marquis' Mansion?"
Yu Yueyang's face flushed red, "I don't mean to climb over the wall."
Mingyun naturally knew who would dare to climb over the wall of Zhou Hou Mansion. Looking at Yu Yueyang's expression, he understood, "Are you worried about Yuyi?"
Yu Yueyang's thoughts were exposed, and he said dryly, "I didn't cross the line. I know it's not appropriate to come today. I believe that Prince Rong will be safe."
Mingyun felt better, "Thank you, I'll tell Yuyi."
Yu Yueyang waved his hands hurriedly, "No, no need."
He felt like a complete fool, really.
Mingyun watched Yu Yueyang leave, returned home, called the maid, and asked her to pass on the message.
Yuyi's eyes were swollen. When he heard the news, he muttered "idiot". Only he could do such a thing as standing there stupidly under the wall.
In the snowy mountains, two more horses were dug out before dark. The horses were frozen in a twisted posture. Rongchuan did not leave and asked people to continue digging.
The palace guard came over quickly and said, "Your Majesty, we found the bodies of the common people."
Rongchuan stood up and said, "Go and take a look."
The guard stopped him and said, "It's dangerous ahead. The bodies are being transported over. Your Highness, please stop for a while."
Rong Chuan still felt heavy-hearted, especially after seeing Ma'er's miserable state. People were too insignificant in front of the snow-capped mountains. When the body was brought over, Rong Chuan motioned to the people around him to identify it, "Is it the person who took Prince Rong away?"
"no."
Rongchuan heaved a sigh of relief. It was not that there was more hope. "Dig, keep digging."
Just as he finished speaking, a small-scale landslide suddenly occurred on the snow-capped mountain in front.
Rong Chuan shook his body and said, "Send someone over to check the situation ahead."
The commander immediately sent someone over, and after a while someone came back to report, "The people digging were all buried under the snow, and the people hiding in front are trying to rescue people."
Rongchuan's body swayed again. The past few days of digging were in vain. The surroundings were particularly quiet.
Among the people who were suddenly detained, some were laughing, speaking their own ethnic language, and worshiping the snow-capped mountains.
Rongchuan had been in the grassland for many days and had learned a lot of the local language. Although he couldn't communicate normally, he could still hear a few words. His face was angry, "Kill them."
Since coming to the grassland, the garrison commander and others have been filled with rage. Too many things have happened. Some soldiers were killed for not lending a hand, and some people poisoned the water source. Each incident has worn away their last bit of patience.
This time when Prince Rong got into trouble, they still didn't repent, they deserved to die.
Rongchuan didn't sleep all night, his eyes staring at the snow-capped mountains. He finally closed his eyes and rested for a while in the morning, when he heard cheers outside.