Jiang Wu felt a little cold on her back.

What did this mean? Did Chu Ling know that she went to see the mansion?

Calm down, calm down; they were watching in the name of Qingyang Gōngzhǔ; it didn’t matter even if Chu Ling knew.

But what did he mean by this? Testing? Could he have known about Yang Zhou’s affairs?

This thought made Jiang Wu break out in a cold sweat, but she quickly rejected it.

Chu Ling was the kind of person who killed one person when he was happy and killed ten people when he was unhappy. If he knew about Yang Zhou’s existence, how could he send her the house deed so calmly?

She signaled with her eyes that Zhizhi should take the title deed. At the same time, she silently suppressed her impatience, and her expression and tone softened a lot.

“Thank you for your help. But…how did you know that we went to see the house?”

No matter whether she was stern or gentle, Chuyi’s expression remained always cold but respectful.

“Your Excellency naturally knows about Madam’s affairs.”

Jiang Wu pondered over these words in her mind, but she had no way of telling whether they were a hint to her or not.

“Then you should know that it was Qingyang who bought the mansion. Why did you send me the title deed?”

Chuyi’s answer was still serious: “I do not dare to speculate on Master’s thoughts.”

Jiang Wu got angry again at the sight of him; he was just as arrogant as his master. He spoke so grandly about surveillance, claiming to know everything naturally.

Then she turned away angrily again.

Although she was angry, she was still alert. It seemed that she had to reduce the chances of meeting Yang Zhou. She was about to be completely free, and she couldn’t let anything go wrong at the last minute.

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Jiang Wu could hear a lot of news about Ruyue Jùnzhǔ without having to pay special attention.

Hearing that they were about to arrive in the capital, she felt that she was even more excited than her old lover Chu Ling.

Jealousy and resentment were nothing compared to the free and beautiful life in the future.

But she felt worried when she saw Chu Ling still looking so unhurried. He didn’t know how to please girls, so how could Chu Yan like him?

It was no wonder Jiang Wu thought so, Chu Yan was indeed not an ordinary woman. After the matter of the real and fake daughter was exposed, her marriage with the Shangshu son was also in jeopardy, so the Shangshu family naturally wanted to marry the real daughter.

However, the Minister and Chu Yan were indeed in love with each other, and he proposed to take Chu Yan as his concubine at the same time.

Everyone agreed, except Chu Yan.

I will never be someone’s concubine; this was what Chu Yan said. Because of this, many people in the capital laughed at her privately, thinking that she still thought herself to be a rich lady. She was just a wild chicken that got into the phoenix’s nest.

Except for Jiang Wu, who felt she was quite special.

Why could such a special person like Chu Ling?

Jiang Wu secretly glanced at the man sitting at the table. It was very quiet at the table, with only the occasional sound of the spoon.

She tried to speak: “Master.”

Chu Ling looked over.

Jiang Wu felt that although the man didn’t say anything, his eyes seemed to see through everything as if saying, “Let’s see what stupid things you are going to say next.”

She was angry in her heart but could only comfort herself, thinking that Chu Ling looked at everyone as if they were fools, so she shouldn’t take it to heart.

“I heard that Ruyue Jùnzhǔ and her group will soon arrive in the capital.”

As soon as these words came out, she caught a glimpse of fluctuations in Chu Ling’s eyes. In those eyes, which were as deep and calm as a dry well, an unknown emotion flashed by and quickly disappeared.

Jiang Wu was not surprised and even thought to herself that it was as expected.

Apart from Chu Yan, who else could make him look like this?

“Should we send someone to pick them up?” she suggested, but the implication was “You have to behave yourself.”

Chu Ling glanced at her inexplicably and said, “The court will send someone.”

Oh, the court was his court, and he was the one who sent them. Jiang Wu was silently pleased with his understanding.

In fact, if you thought about it, maybe in the eyes of outsiders, Chu Ling was still a good person. He and Chu Yan had been friends for so many years, and he had always been very doting on her. Maybe she was worrying too much.

Feeling that the future was bright, Jiang Wu scooped a spoonful of soup in a good mood. After meeting Chu Ling’s inquiring gaze, she immediately restrained her arrogance and took a small sip of the soup.

“Happy?”

Jiang Wu was startled by the question, which was neither too light nor too heavy. This question was very profound. If she said she was unhappy, she was jealous. If she said she was happy, she didn’t care about him.

Fortunately, Jiang Wu had trained under Chu Ling for many years and knew how to avoid important issues, so she smiled and replied, “Of course, I am happy to be with you, Master.”

But Chu Ling was not fooled at all, and his brows, which were already angular and majestic, frowned for a moment.

“Are you happy that Ruyue Jùnzhǔ is back in the capital?”

Jiang Wu met his eyes and hurriedly avoided them. The man’s eyes were fixed on her as if he was determined to get an answer. She didn’t know when he put down the jade pendant in his hand. Jiang Wu only caught a glimpse of the ring on his finger, which hurt her eyes.

“Of course…” She lowered her head, “I’m unhappy.” There was a lot of loss in her tone.

After the words fell, the pressure from the opposite side dissipated a little.

Jiang Wu also breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that she had answered correctly. She didn’t know what was wrong with this person. He may not love you or care about you, but you had to put him first and fight for him.

Damn it.

Jiang Wu’s appetite started to decline again.

“I’m taking a day off tomorrow,” Chu Ling said again, “Come with me for a walk outside the city.”

Why are you leaving? Jiang Wu was already thinking of ten thousand reasons to refuse, and then she heard Chu Ling say it again.

“With Aye and Nianyin.”

All her excuses were blocked, and she whispered “OK”.

Since she was going to be with the children, she naturally couldn’t refuse. Moreover, after Chu Yan comes back, she will have even less time to spend with the children, so she should cherish every moment now.

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Spring outing was originally a favorite activity among the dignitaries in the capital.

Chu Ling did not wear the official uniform today. His clothes were very simple, and he even looked like a scholar with extraordinary bearing.

When the two of them stood there, people all around looked over, but few dared to greet them.

Just looking at the attitudes of those two people, you could tell that the Prime Minister was just having a family gathering today, and no one would be so tactless as to disturb him.

After a while, brother and sister Chu Ye and Chu Nianyin arrived.

Jiang Wu was originally following Chu Ling half a step behind him in a very orderly manner. However, when she saw the children approaching from afar, she immediately ignored the rules and walked forward from behind Chu Ling.

The two children were at their prime.

The boy was sixteen years old, full of vigor and ambition, but also had a certain steadiness similar to his father. The girl was two years younger than him and seemed more shy. She followed her brother, quiet and reserved but not timid.

In a mother’s eyes, children were always the best. Jiang Wu would feel proud just by looking at them.

Her children were naturally excellent.