Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1368 - 559: The Art Exhibition (Part 1)_2

Returning home, An Zhichen told Yueyao about this matter.

Yueyao was both surprised and delighted; she hadn’t expected this matter to reach the Emperor, and the fact that the Emperor agreed to let the General Secretary Department assist in the investigation meant tremendous favor!

An Zhichen looked at Yueyao and said: "Yueyao, why do I feel something strange about this? The Emperor is a person who rewards and punishes clearly. There must be a reason he’s being so agreeable this time."

Yueyao thought for a moment and mentioned to An Zhichen about her memorial to the Emperor regarding the drought in Jiangnan: "Do you think it might be related to this matter?"

An Zhichen felt overwhelmed: "Such a big issue, how could you not discuss it with me first?" If it turned out Jiangnan had no drought, it would be the crime of deceiving the Emperor, and Yueyao’s life would be at risk.

Yueyao said somewhat guiltily: "You were fighting in the Northwest, and I didn’t want to add to your burden. Later, once it was resolved, it didn’t feel right to bring it up."

An Zhichen let out a long sigh of relief; thankfully, the matter ended well. Now he understood why the Marquis suggested he bring it up with the Emperor. Clearly, the Marquis had predicted that the Emperor wouldn’t ignore it.

Previously, An Zhichen spoke to Yueyao with full confidence, but deep down, he was still a bit anxious. Now that the General Secretary Department is involved, An Zhichen is fully assured about capturing Zhou Shu. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

It’s no wonder An Zhichen feels so confident. One could say, in the Capital City, there is nothing the General Secretary Department can’t investigate; if Zhou Shu shows even a hint of vulnerability, they will get the intel.

Yueyao murmured to herself: "Perhaps this is what the Buddha meant when he said goodness begets goodness." Her kindness then brought her good fortune today, which made it worth it.

An Zhichen agreed this was indeed a kind fate and smiled as he said: "How is the preparation for the art exhibition going? There’s only half a month left."

Yueyao’s worries significantly eased as she said: "Yes, I’ll be keeping busy for a while. Heyue, even with the help from the General Secretary Department, Kexin should not stay by my side for the time being." Yueyao didn’t want Zhou Shu to ruin Kexin’s reputation. She was fortunate to have An Zhichen, but her daughter might not be as lucky.

An Zhichen nodded: "Alright."

That evening, Yueyao was in the studio when An Zhichen heard the steward say that Tingzheng had come; he said: "Let him in!" An Zhichen knew Yueyao well; she had put away the matter of Tingzheng but didn’t mean she wanted to sever sibling ties. No matter what, Tingzheng was raised by Yueyao.

Tingzheng entered the Main Courtyard but didn’t see Yueyao, only An Zhichen: "Brother-in-law," He came specifically upon hearing that Yueyao returned to the Capital.

An Zhichen glanced towards the studio and said: "Your sister is in the studio. She is having an art exhibition in September and has been quite busy recently."

Tingzheng felt a bit of disappointment.

An Zhichen casually asked Tingzheng a few questions about life in the Infantry Camp. Given what happened before, An Zhichen had little to say to Tingzheng, and the questions were rather formal.

Despite Tingzheng’s slow response, he sensed An Zhichen’s detachment and felt somewhat sad. He glanced towards the studio and said: "Brother-in-law, I’ll leave for now and come by when my sister is less busy."

An Zhichen didn’t persuade him to stay and asked the Maid to see Tingzheng off.

Tingzheng’s peculiar behavior naturally caught Xiang Wei’s eye, and she was curious, so she sent someone to the Lian Mansion to find out more.

When the old nanny returned, she explained the situation at the Lian Mansion to Xiang Wei: "Madam Lin wanted to interfere with the affairs of the front courtyard, but Uncle Master drove out all the people Madam Lin inserted into the front courtyard. Additionally, Uncle Master sought out the people driven away by Madam Lin and reinstated them to their former duties." After the original people were sold off, naturally, the positions were left vacant, and Madam Lin replaced them with her people. Now Tingzheng has removed all of Madam Lin’s people, leaving her utterly disgraced.

Xiang Wei was very surprised: "Did he eat something wrong?" Previously, he treasured that Madam Lin, but now he doesn’t consider her at all.

The old nanny said: "The people at Lian Mansion say Madam Lin’s actions were excessive, forcing out the Chief Steward. In a fit of anger, the Chief Steward told Uncle Master everything Madam Lin had done, inciting Uncle Master’s intense anger."

Xiang Wei felt no pity for Tingzheng; what happened was entirely self-inflicted: "At least he has some brains." Tingzheng’s actions now at least preserve the family estate of the second branch. As for everything else, it’s best to watch and wait!