Chapter 1322: Chapter 1319: Joyous Occasion

This meant that if Old Madame Huo was well-nourished, she could live longer.

“Avoid anger, avoid overthinking,” Lu Sangqi advised further.

Huo Hongyan’s lips slightly pursed as she nodded, “I understand, thank you very much, Doctor Lu.”

Together, they entered Elder Huo’s courtyard. He examined the elder as usual and prescribed her Rongyang Pills, all meant for nourishing the body.

“If possible, it is better to eat medicinal meals than to take medicine, as after all, medicines are somewhat toxic,” Lu Sangqi kindly reminded.

Under Huo Hongyan’s grateful thanks, after repeatedly expressing her gratitude and seeing Lu Sangqi off, Steward Huo, before leaving, reported what he had seen, “Old Madam, I observed that Doctor Lu came directly here from the Chu residence.”

“I understand, you may leave now.”

Once everyone had left, only Old Madame Huo and Huo Hongyan remained in the room.

Huo Hongyan asked in surprise, “Grandmother, are you monitoring…?” staring at the Chu Family?

She didn’t finish her sentence, and Old Madame Huo waved her hand, sipping some loquat syrup for her cough, “It’s not specifically targeting the Chu family. We’re just trying to gather more information about the capital. You know there are many powerful figures in the capital, and our Huo family is rather insignificant compared to them. Besides, right now, the entire Huo family is supported only by your brother, alone; we can’t burden him.”

“Grandmother, Hongyan understands.” Huo Hongyan was doing the same thing as the old lady, though she was surprised to be alive again in another life. However, she knew not to speak of strange and supernatural things; she wouldn’t tell others about this matter and had even convinced herself to consider it a predictive dream.

What she needed to do now was to slowly verify the things from her past life, so gathering intelligence was indeed necessary.

Seeing her granddaughter was prudent, Old Madame Huo coughed slightly, but her mood was more relaxed than before.

“Hongyan, this morning the gatekeeper delivered an invitation. Lord Zhou of Shuntian Prefecture is hosting a chrysanthemum appreciation banquet. I cannot attend, so you and your mother must go.”

“After all, his household holds a third-grade official; although I own a third-grade title, your brother is currently only a fifth-grade military general. This invitation must be a test. No matter what, they have shown us respect; we must attend.”

Huo Hongyan nodded, “Grandmother, I understand.”

“Hmm, in a bit, have Mother Wang take you to choose some jewelry.” Old Madame Huo spoke for a while and grew somewhat tired. Huo Hongyan then took her leave without being halted.

Once she left, Old Madame Huo leaned back in her chair, her brows slightly furrowed and clearly troubled, then looked up to the sky, her eyes reddening slightly, “Old man, you left this mess, but I will find a way out from it.”

–

Ye Muyu received the letter from his hometown just before the birth.

“Really? Ah Sheng and Ah Zhang both passed the scholar examination?” Madam Liu was overjoyed. Chu Sheng was the eldest grandson. Having the eldest grandson succeed was a good thing for any family, particularly since Chu Zhang also passed this time.

Considering Chu Zhang was honest and not too bright, his efforts in studying usually merited only praise for being hardworking and eager to learn from the Master.

As for terms like ‘naturally intelligent’ and ‘exceptionally talented’, they didn’t apply to him.

“Even though Ah Zhang’s rank wasn’t high, he still became a scholar. The Chu family is indeed fortunate.” Madam Liu, delighted, went to the Buddha Hall to offer incense and also prayed for Ye Muyu to have a smooth delivery.

In her joy, Madam Liu especially sent someone to notify Chu Heng at noon and had him buy firecrackers to celebrate.