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"I have some important matters to attend to so I need to leave the city. I will not be in the capital for the time being, I hope that Boss Zhou can help me take care of Yuzhu Pavilion."

Shen Zhu explained.

Although Zhou Muqing was not a person of the official road, but as a businessman, he had his own channels. He was very well-informed as well, and as for the matter of the bandit army encountering an ambush, he had more or less heard some rumors, "You are going to find Young Noble Su?"

Shen Zhu did not hide it from her, and nodded: "These two days, I have been feeling unsettled, and it is hard to not personally check it out."

"The bandits are rampant these days, and things are not so peaceful. A weak girl like you leaving the city like that is truly dangerous."

Zhou Muqing thought for a moment, then said: "I have a few guards with decent martial arts skills, it would be safer if you brought them along."

"Thank you Boss Zhou for your assistance. Shen Zhu will never forget this kindness."

Shen Zhu did not stay polite either and quickly went downstairs after thanking them.

She first ordered Chun Cao to prepare a few sets of clothes and some dry rations and water. She went over to Yuzhu Pavilion's alone and prepared to explain everything to him.

When Shen Zhu arrived at Yuzhu Pavilion, the shop was bustling with noise and excitement, Su Yian noticed that she did not look too good, and immediately went to welcome her: "Sister-in-law, what's wrong? Was he not feeling well? Why does your face look so ugly? "

Shen Zhu shook her head and followed a few people into the shop. She found a quiet place before explaining, "Yian, I have something to tell you, Imperial Concubine Noble Consort has summoned me to the palace and told me that there is news from the frontlines that Prince Su and Brother Wen have been ambushed, and that I do not know whether they are dead or alive. After thinking about it, I plan to head out of the city to take a look, so my family should not know about this yet.

By the time she finished speaking, Chun Cao had already finished packing his things.

"Sister-in-law, a weak girl like you is too dangerous."

Su Yian said worriedly.

"Don't worry, I just made a trip to the Hundred Fragrance House. Boss Zhou has arranged for quite a few guards with powerful martial arts skills to be on my side."

Shen Zhu explained it clearly in a few words.

Su Yian saw that he could not stop her, so he let her go.

Shen Zhu and Su Yian had just finished explaining and they immediately walked out. They had only taken two steps when they met Kong Linyuan, who was walking towards them. Kong Linyuan did not notice her strange expression in the slightest.

"Master Kong." Shen Zhu's attitude was rather cold.

"What a coincidence, I didn't expect we would meet again."

Kong Linyuan stood at the same place while carrying the pastries he had selected, and sized Shen Zhu up a little nervously, "When Ruo'er is pregnant, she likes to eat the pastries in your shop."

Ever since Kong Linyuan came to help out with Yuzhu Pavilion, he would frequently come to the shop to buy stuff. However, he rarely had the chance to meet Shen Zhu, and it was rare to meet him today.

"Congratulations, Lord Kong. I still have something important to attend to, so I won't accompany you in your reminiscing. Please feel free to go."

Shen Zhu quickly left.

When Kong Linyuan heard Shen Zhu call him Master Kong, his emotions became complicated. When he felt the woman's distant and cold attitude, the smile on his face gradually disappeared, but his gaze still couldn't help but fall on the woman's body.

It was only until Shen Zhu got on the carriage and the coachman left with the carriage that Kong Linyuan finally retracted his gaze. Sighing lightly, he picked up the pastry in his hand and paid the bill.

Shen Zhu took the prepared luggage from Chun Cao's hands, and after saying a few words to Chun Cao, he let her go back first, then brought the group Zhou Muqing sent to quickly rush out of the city.

Kong Family.

"Qingqing."

Shen Yao threw the embroidered handkerchief in his hand to the side and shouted towards the door.

"Madam."

When Qing Qing heard this, she quickly entered the room and stood aside respectfully.

"Help me wash up, I'm going to Liuqi Residence."

Shen Yao half yawned as he held the pearl hairpin that was a bit messy up his head.

"Yes, ma'am."

Qing Qing did not dare to ask any further, and immediately went forward to help Shen Yao sit in front of the dresser, and carefully helped him redo his makeup.

In the entire Kong Family, other than the courtyard where Father Kong and Kong's Mother lived, the Willow Residence was the most beautiful courtyard — —

Although it was not as big as Shen Yao's courtyard, it was extremely elegant.

Shen Yao had always liked that courtyard, but Kong Linyuan had never agreed to let her live there. When Chen Ruoran finally entered the house, Kong Linyuan actually let her live there.

When Shen Yao brought Qing Qing to Liu Qi Residence, Chen Ruoran was lying down on a rattan chair, basking in the sun.

Shen Yao saw her the moment he entered the door.

"What is the wind today? You actually let elder sister come to my Liu Qi Residence? "

Seeing that Shen Yao did not have any intention to stand up and bow, she smiled as she placed a grape in her mouth and said: "I am carrying my body, so it is inconvenient for me to bow. Please don't blame me, elder sister."

Shen Yao looked at her complacent face and frowned, thinking about how he had suffered a few times previously, he could only swallow his anger.

"I'm here to see Yun'er."

Shen Yao said with a cold face.

Chen Ruoran slowly sat up, pretending to be troubled. "Elder sister, it's not that I don't want you two to meet, but that my husband specifically instructed me not to let me see Yun'er."

"You're talking nonsense!"

Shen Yao was so angry that his face turned white, he pointed at Chen Ruoran's nose and unhappily said: "Hubby only said that he wanted to carry Yun'er to your courtyard to raise him, and didn't say that I'm not allowed to visit him. In my opinion, this lousy rule must have been deliberately added by you!"

"Elder sister misunderstood me." Chen Ruoran put on a wronged look, and said in a low voice: "This matter really is hubby's intention. Hubby said that big sister's sickness has not healed, and I'm afraid it will spread to the child, and won't let big sister see Yun'er …"

"Elder sister, you also know that a child's body is weak. If the child suffers from an illness, the child will feel uncomfortable, and you will feel heartache as well, won't you?"

Chen Ruoran pretended to be concerned and advised.

"You're spouting nonsense. Hubby won't do this to me!"

Shen Yao looked at Chen Ruoran with a sinister face, and said with an agitated tone, "It must be you, you must have seduced the masses, and bewitched hubby!"

"Big sister, if you say it like that, then I am truly wronged. This matter is all my husband's decision, and I don't dare to say too much, so if big sister wants to see Yun'er, you should go and ask my husband first. If he agrees, then I naturally don't have any objections, but my husband is not here, and I absolutely do not dare to disobey his wishes."

"You're purposefully obstructing me so that I won't look at Yun'er!"

Shen Yao looked at Chen Ruoran's delicate appearance, and the more she looked, the angrier she got, and in a few steps, she reached out and grabbed the woman's arm.

"Elder sister, what are you doing?"

Chen Ruoran screamed in shock, pretending to be delicate.

"What is it? Today, I will teach you a lesson and let you know what it means to be superior to your children! " As Shen Yao spoke, he started fighting with Chen Ruoran while clamoring, "Don't think that you can go against the rules just by relying on the love of your husband! Let me tell you, I am the true owner of Kong Family, and you are just a concubine. What qualifications do you have to stop me?! "

Seeing that, the servant girl beside Chen Ruoran immediately went to protect her, causing Shen Yao to be at a disadvantage.

"Qing Qing, pull that damned girl away from me."

Shen Yao said in a shrill voice.

Qing Qing did not dare to delay any further, seeing Shen Yao like this, she could not help but panic in her heart, thus she quickly moved closer, and frantically pulled the servant girl beside Chen Ruoran.

Chen Ruoran and Shen Yao pulled at each other's long hair, neither of them wanting to retreat, so much that even the beaded hairpin on their heads fell to the ground.

Not long after, the sound of footsteps came from outside of Liu Cai Residence, and Chen Ruoran, who was facing the door, just happened to see a figure that was not far away, but Shen Yao, whose head was filled with anger, did not notice anything, and was still in a stalemate with Chen Ruoran.

"Elder sister, let go of her quickly. If you want Yun'er for you, you can have her. Once hubby comes back, I'll go speak to hubby and ask him to return her to you …" Chen Ruoran sobbed softly.

"Don't try to be merciful in front of me, I'm not going to deal with you. Get someone to bring Yun'er out right now." Shen Yao said coldly.

Chen Ruoran suddenly let her go and let her look at the child. She felt that it was strange, but she only thought that she was afraid of herself, so she did not think too much about it.

Chen Ruoran let go of her hands first, and upon seeing that, Shen Yao did not continue fighting, but she did not expect that when she let go, Chen Ruoran immediately wanted to break the string and quickly fell to the side.

"Ah — —" Chen Ruoran heard the footsteps getting closer and closer, the corners of his mouth curled into a proud smile, and then he quickly changed into a frightened expression.