The Emperor tried every possible means to kill Chu Yu, but Chu Yu would not sit still and wait for death; instead, he struck back fiercely.
There was a favorite concubine of the Emperor, seductive like a fairy, who almost monopolized the Emperor’s love. The concubines in the Imperial Palace grew restless, and the undercurrents surged.
Several princes were eager to flex their muscles, hoping to soar to the heavens and become the Crown Prince.
Chu Yu looked at the secret letter in his hand, silently.
Chu Yu raised his eyes to Luoyi, put down the secret letter, and rubbed his temples.
How many days and nights he had been unable to sleep, constantly having nightmares when he did, and waking up with his clothes soaked in sweat.
He was not a cowardly person; it was just that there was something he couldn’t get over, and he would always wake up startled during the night.
But with Yun Jinnian by his side, he could always sleep undisturbed.
"Prince..." Luoyi called softly again, handing the letter to Chu Yu, "The Fourth Miss has sent a letter!"
"What?" Chu Yu exclaimed, standing up abruptly.
Due to the haste and urgency, he knocked over the chair.
"Where’s the letter?" Chu Yu asked eagerly, a look of joy spreading in his usually calm eyes.
Luoyi hurriedly presented the letter.
Chu Yu took it, both eager and careful as he unfolded it, taking out the paper, then smelling a faint scent of Snow Lotus, and Chu Yu smiled broadly.
Opening the letter, it was Yun Jinnian’s handwriting.
Reading the letter was like seeing her face.
He could imagine the peace and tranquility Yun Jinnian was in when she wrote this letter.
Though the words were few, they filled Chu Yu with ecstatic joy, "She is coming back, she is coming back!"
Luoyi was also happy for Chu Yu, "Congratulations, Prince!"
"Is everything ready in the main courtyard? Are the furniture pieces all new? What about the decorative items? Are all the books in the study unique? And the pharmacy, is everything prepared? We should also start preparing the medicines, don’t worry about silver, as long as there is that ingredient, it must be in the Wang Residence!" Chu Yu instructed nonstop, a stark contrast to his usual indolence.
As for Princess Mianke, who had been living in the Wang Residence, Luoyi thought to remind him of a few things, but seeing Chu Yu’s demeanor, decided to hold back the words.
"Everything’s ready!"
"No, I must go and check everything out myself!"
He got up and left the study.
Heading straight for the main courtyard.
This place had been demolished and rebuilt since Yun Jinnian’s departure, and now it was finished. Yet, no plaque hung there, because he wanted to wait for Yun Jinnian to name it. Later, it would become their wedding chamber, and the adjacent courtyard would serve as Yun Jinnian’s pharmacy, where she could treat her patients when necessary.
The pharmacy was spacious with an open layout, and there was a small garden nearby which would also be nice for receiving guests.
Chu Yu checked everything meticulously, ensuring there were no issues before he could relax.
"Luoyi, prepare the horses. I need to go out of town!"
He did not know where she was or whether he would encounter her on this trip out.
But still, he wanted to try his luck.
He had just stepped out of the main courtyard when he saw Qu Mianke running over happily, "Cousin!"
Several noble young ladies from Prestigious Families were following her.
Chu Yu frowned slightly, "Hmm!"
"Cousin, are you going out?" Qu Mianke asked.
Although she had been living in the Prince Rui Residence for over a year, her cousin had never brought up the matter of marrying her, which made her anxious, and she did not want to displease him.
Another indifferent hum.
Seeing the young noble ladies looking at him with flushed faces, Chu Yu’s frown deepened, "In the future, do not bring people of ill-repute into the residence!"
After saying this, heedless of the expressions on the faces of the noble ladies and Qu Mianke, he directly left the Wang Residence.
Qu Mianke’s face flushed with embarrassment, and after coming to her senses, she called out softly, "Cousin..."
Leaving the noble ladies behind, she chased after him.