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  Chapter 12: The Cost

  The old man was stunned for a long time and didn't know how to respond. After a while, he said: "I understand what you're saying... but this matter is quite complicated, and now I don't have any ideas either. I need to discuss it with my uncle... This child... Ah yes, there's also the matter of seeking marriage, I think it won't be easy. After all, we previously discussed the marriage between Cloud Qing and your father doesn't know what he thinks..."

  "My father has agreed." Zhu Yuxu hastily said: "Father, mother have all agreed... didn't come to propose marriage, it's just because of the previous misunderstanding, wanted to ask grandfather your opinion first..."

  "Even so, let's consider this matter in the long run. The marriage of Ke'er, now it seems to be quite unfavorable, and as for the matter with Hui Zhen, there must be a clear explanation, it can't just pass by vaguely. If they really start preparing, I will regret it, but it's not a big deal, and I'll make it clear to others." The old man said.

  "This is to be expected." Zhu Yingtuo lowered his head and said, "It's all the fault of the child, should have informed Grandfather beforehand... but some things are not easy to say, if not explained clearly in person, I'm afraid Grandfather will misunderstand that the child has ulterior motives..."

  "This child... is my own grandson, how could his grandfather think that way?" The old man sighed and said: "Huiye, you'd better hurry back, it's too dangerous to be out for so long. I'll consider what you've said, but it can't be rushed. As for Hui Zhen's side, we need to handle it carefully... things aren't that simple. If we're going to discuss this, your grandmother can't be involved either. I'll talk to your father... Alas, nowadays things are complicated and troublesome, one thing at a time..."

  "Grandfather, you consider, of course, I don't dare to rush you, but you also gave me a word, promised to consider my... just hope that Grandfather you will seriously consider it..." Zhu Yuxuan lowered his head and said: "As for Yunqing's matter, I owe an apology to you, old sir, to Yunqing, to Uncle, to... Grandmother, I owe an apology to everyone... but don't because of this, refuse to agree to marry Ke'er to me, I really..."

  The old man was kind and honest, and he nodded his head on horseback: "That thing is not to blame, I won't mention it again because of that look. He's my own grandson, how could I not know what kind of person he is?"

  Zhu Yifei's eyes were red-rimmed, and he solemnly knelt down to kowtow again to the old man. The old man helped him up, and only then did Zhu put on his cloak and wind hat again. He warned, "Be sure to be careful, don't let anyone see you. This is not a good time to leave the city gate, if the guards find out, it will be disastrous."

  Zhu Yingtuo nodded and said: "Don't worry, I won't leave the city."

  "Where does he live?"

  Zhu Yifei hesitated for a moment, and said softly: "Don't worry, Grandfather, I have a place to live..." As he spoke, he lowered his head.

  The old man clearly saw that he was lying and immediately asked: "Where exactly are you living? Can you live anywhere? Is it possible that you have nowhere to live?"

  Zhu Yingtai did not answer directly, but only said: "Grandfather, you don't have to worry about it, I can live anywhere..."

  "What if we're seen?" Chu Lao Yezi's temper flared up, this grandson of his was too reckless. But thinking that he had also taken risks for San Ya Tou, how could he not care? He immediately said: "I think it's better not to go out and cause trouble, just stay in the mansion."

  Zhu Yifei immediately shook his head: "No, no, no, this will implicate the entire household." He sincerely said: "Don't worry, I really have a place to stay. Don't let my family follow me and take risks for my sake."

  The old man looked at him with a different gaze and hesitated for a moment before saying: "Really have a place to live?"

  Zhu Yifei nodded: "Really, don't worry." He smiled and said: "I'm still waiting for your good news, nothing will go wrong..."

  The old man sighed, patted him on the back and nodded: "Be careful then."

  Zhu Yifei respectfully nodded in response: "Yes, Grandfather, you rest. I'll leave first." He bowed and bid farewell, seeing the nod from Old Man Chu before turning around and walking out the door.

  The old scholar from Chu hastily called for someone to follow and see him off.

  Watching Zhu Yuetie's figure disappear into the darkness, the old man let out a deep sigh and returned to sit in his chair, staring blankly for a while before calling out: "Summon someone, invite Master over."

  The people below hurriedly left, and other places in the mansion were quiet, with the lights extinguished one after another. Many people entered their dreams.

  Zhu Yichan couldn't sleep, thinking that he could really marry Chu Keqi made him excited, lying on the bed, staring at the top of the canopy, thinking that today he and Chu Keqi were in the same mansion although separated by many courtyards, but still in the same mansion. He felt that soon, he would be able to live with Keqi in the same room...

  He smiled and thought, then got out of bed, put on a piece of clothing, came out, and walked back and forth under the eaves...

  At the same time, Zhu Yujie went out from the side door and walked to the street. When he turned around, he took another look at the house...

  Chu Xue was lying on the bed, her hand touching the curved knife placed beside the pillow. Suddenly, an idea popped up in her mind - if she were to become relatives with Zhu Yuchen, at least this curved knife wouldn't have to be hidden every day, and she wouldn't have to rack her brains thinking of ways to conceal it without being discovered.

  She smiled with pursed lips, recalling what Zhu Yuchen said that day: He monopolized my curved knife, monopolized my jade pendant, and even monopolized me in front of everyone...

  She held the curved knife with a smile and her eyes were also curved...

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  The old man called Chu Nancai over and told him about the recent visit of his grandson Zhu Yuetuo, which shocked Chu Nancai so much that he couldn't move for half a day. Chu Lao Hanlin sighed and said: "This matter is getting more and more complicated. Originally thought it was just San Niang's marriage, but unexpectedly pulled out the mother... The affairs in the mansion are not yet clear, and then came people from De Fu County King's side, and rashly agreed. The grandson came again, saying that he would not marry San Niang, rather than not marrying his sister... Alas, Yuetuo also mentioned Yue Chen's matter, no matter whether what he said is true or not, we cannot easily agree to it. This matter must be thoroughly investigated."

  Chu Nan nodded slightly after a while, and then frowned: "Father, that Zhu Yueli kid... I just feel that the matter of Yun Qing, they are a bit unscrupulous..."

  The old man now deeply resents the old lady, and believes that all the bad things are done by her. Upon hearing this, he immediately said: "That's all mother's idea, she wants to marry Qianqian off to that Xue E, so she'll stop at nothing. My sister and brother-in-law were also deceived by her." The old man looked at Chu Nan, who was still frowning and hadn't spoken, shook his head and said softly: "I'm heartbroken about what happened to Yun Qing, but... the matter has already been investigated clearly, the driver's son and daughter have both confessed, it's indeed Yun Ting's doing... can't blame others for one's own child being no good."

  "However, even if that's the case, I still don't want to marry off our daughter to their family again..."

  "What's with their family, that's his sister." The old man shook his head and said: "Forget it, now it's not even clear what happened to San Yutou marrying Zhu Yuexu, let alone the De Fu County Wang family over here"

  "Ying Shi said these things, and his son will send someone to investigate tomorrow."

  "It's all well and good to investigate, but how are we going to explain it to them tomorrow? We've already made things clear to everyone today and they've agreed, but if we suddenly change our tune tomorrow and call them out... what will people think of us?" The old man said with a furrowed brow.

  Chu Nan said, "Why not just say nothing about it tomorrow? Marriage is also a step-by-step process. First, we'll take the eight characters to match, which is no big deal. After the eight characters are matched, we'll start discussing the engagement and wedding arrangements. By then, everything will be clear. If there's really something like that, let them bring it up later and see how they can still have the nerve to ask for my daughter's hand in marriage."

  The old man pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "Well, this is a good idea. When it comes to marriage, you can't avoid people, just ask and it will come out, there's nothing that can't be found out." He said: "Then let's do it this way, if they don't mention it tomorrow, then forget it. If they continue to discuss the marriage, first combine the eight characters (of their birth dates) and hurry up to investigate clearly."

  Chu Nan nodded and said, "Yes." He saw the old man's eye bags drooping, his spirit was not good, and his hair seemed to have turned whiter than it was in the morning. He hastily said, "Father, you should rest now... The children's affairs will be taken care of by the children themselves, don't worry too much about them, taking care of your health is more important."

  Chu Lao Hanlin nodded and sighed: "I know, help me back..."

  Chu Nancai hastily supported him to the backyard for a rest, and the old man didn't go to the side of the old lady either. He returned to his own separate small courtyard. Chu Nancai helped her father wash his feet and get into bed, supporting him until he fell asleep before she came out.

  Coming out from the old man's side, passing through my mother's courtyard, looking inside, the upstairs house is still brightly lit, a group of servants standing in the courtyard, each one trembling with fear, someone inside shouting loudly at something, under the eaves of the house, several stout and robust servant women are still standing, the whole courtyard has a solemn and murderous atmosphere.

  Chu Nan was just about to go in, but hesitated and shook his head, then walked away with a huff.

  The old man and Chu Nan were both quite book-smart, the old man didn't think at all that something happened in his own house, how did his grandson who was far away in Chengde know so clearly and in detail, and he didn't suspect it at all.

  The old man sighed for the selfishness of the old lady all night, and Chunan was also angry all night because his mother did not value her own daughter, but only had eyes for her niece's son.

  The old lady in the courtyard inquired about the rumors, asking where they came from, and asked for half a night, but couldn't find out. The old lady was so angry that she was suffocated, and all the servants in the courtyard were also tortured to death. And at the gate, Men Shi had already keenly felt that these servants were strongly dissatisfied with the old lady...

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