Chapter 133: The Ji Family with the National Guardian Pillar

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「Ling Village」 Grandma Ji stood at the entrance of the Courtyard for a long time. After living here for over a decade, it was hard to leave. Who knew if they would return from the Capital City this time? Wu Yixiu was leading Zhou Yanchen to kowtow to Grandma Ji. "Thank you, ma’am, for your kindness. Rest assured, we will certainly look after your home properly." From the outside, the Ji Family’s Courtyard looked rundown, but its foundation and beams were still very solid. Grandma Ji said that if the place was left unoccupied and unattended for a long time, it would likely collapse. If they ever wanted to return years later, they might find nothing left. Zhu Xiuxiu suggested that Zhou Yanchen and his mother move in. Grandma Zhou was aware of the situation. Furthermore, since Zhou Yanchen had been captured in Nanjiang and the Girl had insisted on personally going to rescue him, she agreed. When Wu Yixiu heard this news, it took her a while to process it. How did such good fortune fall into her lap? She was immediately overjoyed, expressing her profound gratitude as she accepted. Zhou Yanchen’s small face was filled with gratitude as he asked, "Grandma Ji, can I come to visit you in the Capital City when I grow up?" "Of course! To think of going to the Capital City at such a young age—you’re certainly ambitious." Grandma Ji gestured to Wang Dongxue to help Wu Yixiu up. She personally helped Zhou Yanchen to his feet. "So tell me, how do you plan to go to the Capital City?" Perhaps because the boy had some connection to her own precious child, Grandma Ji found herself liking him more and more. "I have already become a Scholar. In another three years, I will take the exam to become a scholar, and three years after that, I will take the provincial exam. Afterwards, I will go to the Capital City to take the national exam! By then, I’ll be able to visit you." The child was full of ambition, counting off his plans on his fingers. His words moved Wu Yixiu so much that tears welled up in her eyes; her son truly made her proud. Although she hoped her son would one day become the Champion Scholar, she was well aware of their household’s financial situation. He was still young, and she could afford his education for now. However, she worried about when he grew older. If he indeed sought to advance his studies in the Provincial Capital and then the Capital City, the costs would be substantial—tuition fees after becoming a scholar, and many other related expenses. Wu Yixiu sighed inwardly. Her son’s future path would definitely be very tough! "Hmm! Impressive. Grandma Ji will wait for you in the Capital City then. When you come to the Capital City, just ask for the Ji Family—the one with the Guardian God Pillar in front of their Mansion!" "Alright! Then it’s settled with Grandma Ji! When I am able to go to the Capital City for the national exam, I will definitely visit the Ji Family and kowtow to you!" The boy was young and did not understand the significance of the Guardian God Pillar Grandma Ji had mentioned. Wu Yixiu knitted her eyebrows slightly. She felt as though she had heard of the Guardian God Pillar, but she couldn’t quite recall what it represented at that moment. She stood there silently. "Mother! We’ve packed everything. It’s time to set off now." Wang Dongxue took Grandma Ji’s arm, helping her onto the horse carriage. Meanwhile, Huo Xing’Er was holding Xiaobai, the Girl’s pet. This little creature had put up quite a struggle; the family had gone to great lengths to catch him. In the end, Huo Xing’Er had to use some means to make him fall asleep so they could bring him along on the journey. On the way, men dispatched by the little Emperor reached Ji Youzhi. They reported what had happened at the County Yamen, which greatly surprised everyone in the Ji Family. "What? Did you say the Princess buried someone alive?" Zhu Xiuxiu and the others felt as if their heads were about to explode. Could a four-and-a-half-year-old child really do such a thing on their own? The secret guard hurriedly explained, "Yes! The mother of Lucky Star was accidentally bumped by the Princess. Because of this, she demanded that the Princess kneel, kowtow, and apologize to her. When the Emperor learned about it, he ordered the woman to be executed. However, for some reason, the Emperor returned carrying the Princess, and that wicked woman was then left for the Princess to deal with herself."

Chapter 133: The Ji Family with the National Guardian Pillar

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