Chapter 28 Moving Out of the Shu Residence

Madam Shu still refused.

Shu Yuwan persuaded, “You have to consider Yuan and Wenyue. In the future, when Wenyue grows up, she will also get married. I have to consider their reputation.”

“That damn reputation!” Madam Shu muttered softly, reluctantly agreeing that Shu Yuwan’s way was the best.

Unable to bear seeing her mother upset, Shu Yuwan leaned into her mother’s arms like she did when she was young, “I’m just moving to a nearby courtyard, very close by. I can come back to see you anytime you want.”

Madam Shu hugged her daughter.

They remained silent for a long time.

When Shu Yuwan returned to the Qingzhu Courtyard, Wenyue was crying and trying hard to go out.

As soon as the nanny saw Shu Yuwan, she quickly brought the child over, saying, “Miss, Little Miss is looking for you!”

As soon as Shu Yuwan held her, Wenyue stopped crying.

“Little Miss really loves you,” Mother Zhao smiled. “Today when she woke up and didn’t see you, she made the nanny carry her around the courtyard looking for you, wanting to go out.”

Shu Yuwan hugged her daughter and kissed her little face repeatedly.

“Wenyue, mother will always be with you!”

Wenyue giggled happily.

“Little Miss is also happy!” Qing He approached.

After playing with her daughter for a while, Shu Yuwan instructed, “Qing Dai, go check the courtyard we bought earlier, see if anything is missing, we will move there in a few days.”

“Miss?” Qing Dai was unsure.

Shu Yuwan nodded affirmatively, “Go ahead.”

Although not understanding what was happening, as long as she followed the Miss’s instructions, Qing Dai replied, “Miss, rest assured, I will arrange everything properly.”

Qing Dai immediately went to check.

Mother Zhao came over and comforted, “This is good, the Shu family will be fine, and Miss will be fine too.”

Shu Yuwan nodded and smiled, “Mother is right.”

Tang and Zhou, upon hearing that Shu Yuwan was planning to move out, came over to persuade her.

Zhou said, “Before your second brother went to the academy, he instructed me to come and accompany you often! Why do you want to move out?”

Tang also advised, “Yes, sister! Now that the Emperor has agreed to include Wenyue in the Shu family genealogy, and others dare not say anything, it’s better to stay at home and take care of each other. How can we feel at ease if you live alone outside?”

Shu Yuwan smiled, “Sisters-in-law, I’m fine rest assured.”

“Mother found a maid who knows some martial arts for me.”

“We also hired some guards.”

“Besides, my courtyard is close to home, so if anything happens, a messenger can quickly inform the family.”

Tang sighed. As the eldest daughter-in-law, she understood Shu Yuwan’s concerns. She had always thought that, given the way her parents-in-law doted on their daughter, they wouldn’t let Shu Yuwan live alone outside. Moreover, she and Shu Yuyang had a good relationship, and she didn’t want her husband to be unhappy. She had long accepted that Shu Yuwan would stay at the Shu residence.

This sudden decision to leave made her feel a bit uneasy, and she was more concerned about her younger sister-in-law.

“In that case, Sister-in-law, you must bring Qing Ge to visit you often.”

“Okay!”

After a few days of packing, Shu Yuwan moved her essential belongings to the new place.

Madam Shu personally visited the courtyard several times to ensure everything was prepared.

Then Shu Yuwan moved with Wenyue.

Madam Shu and Shu Yuyang personally accompanied Shu Yuwan to the new place.

When the carriage arrived at the courtyard Shu Yuwan had purchased after a short ride.

“If you find it difficult to adjust, just move back,” Shu Yuyang advised.

“Okay, Big Brother, you can rest assured.”

After seeing off her mother and elder brother, Shu Yuwan returned to the small courtyard.

Qing Dai had already come to arrange everything, and Madam Shu had also arrived early to ensure all matters were settled.

Shu Yuwan really liked this small courtyard. Although it was a two-courtyard house, much smaller than the three-courtyard mansions of the Shu and Anding Anding Marquis Familys, it was enough for her and Wenyue.

The front courtyard housed the guards. Although it was not far from the Shu residence, Madam Shu was still worried. She even hired  eight guards, all transferred from the Shu Yuwan place.

There was also a maid who knew martial arts. Shu Yuwan was very interested. As soon as she settled in, she asked Qing Dai to bring the maid over.

“What’s your name? How old are you?” Shu Yuwan asked kindly, looking at the slightly dark-skinned girl in front of her.

“I’m Zhang Yi, fourteen years old.”

“I heard you know some martial arts?”

“Yes! My father used to run a martial arts school, and I’ve been training with him since I was young. I’m the most skilled among all my father’s disciples!” The girl said proudly.

Although Shu Yuwan was only a few years older than Zhang Yi, in reality, in her previous life, Wenyue was almost the same age as Zhang Yi. Therefore, she was quite mature, and seeing Zhang Yi’s lively personality, she liked her.

“Then I’ll entrust you with the safety of me and Wenyue, Zhang Yi.”

“Miss, rest assured!”

She then turned to Qing Dai, “Qing Dai, take Zhang Yi to settle in, don’t be too strict with her.”

“Yes!”

Zhang Yi followed Qing Dai in a daze.

Mother Zhao asked, “Miss, aren’t you going to change this girl’s name?”

Shu Yuwan smiled, “She’s already fourteen, and she wasn’t raised in the mansion from a young age. Changing her name would only make her uncomfortable, and besides, she’s so lively, let her be.”

“That makes sense.”

“Is Wenyue still asleep?”

Mother Zhao smiled, “She’s sleeping soundly! Just as well-behaved as you were when you were young.”

Shu Yuwan chuckled. No matter how Mother Zhao looked at her, she always felt good. She was quite mischievous when she was young.

Shu Yuwan went to the side room to check on Wenyue, who was sleeping peacefully.

Mother Zhao said, “Little Miss is now recorded in the Shu family genealogy, so her future is secured.”

Shu Yuwan smiled, “Yes.”

However, she sighed inwardly. It was crucial to keep the Shu residence in good condition. By recording her daughter in the Shu family genealogy, she had made up her mind to preserve the Shu residence at all costs.

The most important thing was the Crown Prince’s favor.

Upon hearing her mother mention Wenyue being recorded in the Shu family genealogy, the Crown Prince was very supportive. The Crown Prince’s birth mother was the daughter of the former Duke of Wei, who was from the same lineage as her mother. Her brother was also studying with the Crown Prince. As long as the Crown Prince ascended the throne normally, the Shu residence would surely avoid the calamities of her past life!

Currently, the Crown Prince had a close relationship with the Fifth Prince, so it wouldn’t be appropriate to speak out rashly.

She needed to find some evidence first, persuade her elder brother, make him believe that the Fifth Prince had ulterior motives, and then have him remind the Crown Prince.

It couldn’t be rushed. Shu Yuwan picked up the “Six Secret Teachings” her elder brother had recently sent and sat by Wenyue’s bedside to read.

In the evening, while playing with Wenyue, Qing Dai came in and said, “Miss, there’s news.”

Shu Yuwan asked the nurse to take Wenyue to play.

“Our contacts in the Anding Anding Marquis Family relayed a message that the Third Son of the Anding family seems to be interested in marrying a girl from the Zhao family.” Although the relationship between the Miss and An Shaoyu was good after the divorce, Qing Dai felt somewhat indignant if An Shaoyu’s wish was fulfilled. She believed her Miss was far superior to a merchant’s daughter.

Shu Yuwan raised an eyebrow, “Is that so?”

“Is there anything else?”

Qing Dai was quite surprise about Shu Yuwan demeanor. It seem Miss is not that affected.