Chapter 1254 Chapter 1251 Convey a Message
Chapter 1254: Chapter 1251: Convey a Message Chapter 1254: Chapter 1251: Convey a Message Seeing the bustling entrance of the Zhao residence, she couldn’t help but exclaim, “Upon its downfall, not a single friend or relative dares to visit.”
“Ah Yu, shall we take the carriage right up to the main gate?”
Ye Muyu gently shook her head, “Mother, let’s go to the side entrance. The decision to deal with the Zhao family was made by the Emperor. We need to show respect for him and make our farewell to Qingqing and the others inconspicuous. Approaching via the side entrance does not undermine the Emperor’s dignity and also preserves our relationship with the Zhao family.”
“You’re right. Fortunately, our family’s carriage has always been unassuming, and outsiders can’t tell who it belongs to.”
Madam Liu nodded earnestly.
Soon, they arrived at the side entrance of the Zhao residence.
A servant boy went down to knock on the door. After a long wait, a servant opened the door, but his condition was not good.
Upon hearing that it was a visit from the Chu family, he was so frightened that he dropped the servant boy and ran towards the inner house to inform Madam Zhao.
Madam Zhao instructed two nannies to pack up various items. She glanced at the once magnificent Zhao residence, suppressing the moisture in her eyes.
“Is the luggage all packed?”
“Lady, it’s almost ready, but there’s still trouble in the second household. When I went there, Madam Hu was just crying and ignoring what the servant girl said. I didn’t dare to overstep,” said the servant.
Madam Zhao’s expression darkened, “Tell the second household that if their carriage is not out of the residence in two quarters of an hour, we will not wait any longer.”
“Yes, my lady.”
The maid hurried out.
Soon after, hurried footsteps were heard. Madam Zhao lifted her head, her brow instinctively furrowing, “What else does the second household want to fuss about?”
“Lady, the Chu family’s Family Members are here at the gate.”
Madam Zhao recognized the maid as one who was stationed by the gatekeeper.
“The Chu family?” Madam Zhao paused for a moment, then suddenly realized, “Are you referring to Madam?”
“It should be.”
Madam Zhao was somewhat dissatisfied with the servant’s tentative reply, but considering the current situation of the Zhao family, she had no time to train her anymore. It was quite a moment when she heard that people from the Chu family had come.
It stirred some complex emotions in her usually steadfast heart.
After the incident, every household in the capital shunned the Zhao family. Even her own family had only sent a letter. Now, aside from the Chu family, no one else dared to visit the Zhao residence.
Certainly, it was evident that Lord Chu was indeed trusted by Emperor Xuanming, and the Chu family were people of utmost sincerity and integrity.
Madam Zhao felt grateful in her heart and personally sent a nanny to go, “Go and thank Madam personally. They cannot be hosted at the Zhao residence now, nor is it an occasion for celebration. Let’s send them off outside the city.”
“Yes, I’ll go right away,” said the servant girl.
Madam Zhao quickly went to Elder Master Zhao’s room.
She indeed saw her own daughter there. Elder Master Zhao was standing in the courtyard, staring at the plaque above.
Since starting his service, Elder Master Zhao had always lived in the Bamboo Garden of the Zhao residence. The plaque there was inscribed by the late emperor. Now that the Zhao residence had been noted in a memorial by Elder Master Zhao for the Emperor to reclaim, it was naturally impossible to take the imperial plaque as well. No wonder Elder Master Zhao was heartbroken, looking a decade older.
Madam Zhao wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and quickly approached, “Father, it seems that Ah Yu has come from the Chu family to see us off. I’ve instructed the servants to have them go outside the city to avoid any involvement.”
Elder Master Zhao turned around, his hair gray and his frame thinner. Hearing Ye Muyu’s name, the sadness in his eyes slightly eased as he nodded gently, “She is a good child.”