So what if I traveled through time? I'll continue to roll in another place

Zhou Yao's patience had been exhausted by Kong Nanlu's repeated interruptions. He originally thought that she was his junior sister and he should take care of her, but he didn't expect that she would cause him trouble.

He called Zhou Hong and told him earnestly, "During these days in Xizhou, keep an eye on Miss Kong and don't let her come to my room again."

Zhou Hong nodded. He felt that this Miss Kong was a little strange, but seeing that the adults were no longer interested in hearing anything about her, he said nothing and went out after closing the door.

Zhou Yao thought about it and decided that it was necessary to tell Xiao Yueshan first, so he took out another piece of paper and wrote down what happened in Nantai County and Kong Nanlu's situation, preparing to send someone to deliver the letter back to the Zhou Mansion tomorrow.

Everything is inconvenient here. Originally, a WeChat message would have solved the problem, but now it takes days to deliver. He just wants to go to the smelter as soon as possible, find a way to improve it, and go home as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yueshan was also having a hard time. Shen Xishuang had never had anyone escort her out of the palace, nor had she summoned her again. She was trapped in the side room of the Shou'an Palace every day, with no news or contact with anyone, which made her feel anxious.

Even Chu Yuanming never came again. This feeling of being trapped and powerless really scared her.

After being trapped for ten days, Xiao Yueshan had finished reading all the books in Shen's concubine's study. She had accepted her fate and was about to read them for the second time when an unexpected guest entered the palace and rescued her.

"I have heard that the wife of Mr. Zhou from the Ministry of Works, Ms. Xiao, is quite talented in literature and is well versed in the classics. In the past, the Imperial Aunt praised her, and now Madam Shen has summoned her to the palace to accompany her. I think she is a truly talented woman."

Shen sent someone to call Xiao Yueshan. Before she entered the door, she heard the voices of two people talking inside.

"Now that my mother-in-law is old, it is no longer possible for her to read books and amuse herself, so I want to invite this Madam Xiao to come to the mansion to give lectures to her, which will also fulfill my filial piety as a daughter-in-law."

Xiao Yueshan was filled with mixed feelings of sadness and joy when she heard this. The good news was that she could indeed escape from Shen Xishuang's cage, but the bad news was that she would soon be put in new shackles.

Jingzhu called her in, and she hurried into the main hall, saluted to the two people sitting in the hall, and raised her head slightly. It turned out that the expert who rescued her was Princess Zhichun Chu Yuxuan.

I have seen her from a distance before at the lotus viewing banquet at the Gongshun Marquis's Mansion. Princess Zhichun is the wife of Shou Junwu's second brother Shou Junchou. Shou Junwu must have asked her to come to the palace to rescue her.

Must be!

She was secretly delighted and said respectfully, "Thank you for your kindness, Princess. I am only a little knowledgeable and cannot be called a talented woman. It is my honor to serve the Duke's wife and the Princess."

Chu Yuxuan smiled and said, "Madam Xiao, there is no need to be modest. Come back home with me later. Your mother-in-law is looking forward to your visit."

Xiao Yueshan breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Shen Xishuang with anticipation. She could finally leave this cage-like palace.

Whether it was for the eldest princess's own face or the Duke Dingguo's Mansion's face, Shen Shi could not refuse and let Chu Yuxuan take Xiao Yueshan away.

On the way out of the palace, she thought of Zhou Yao, wondering if he had received her letter and if he was safe. She only hoped that he would quickly handle the affairs of Xizhou and come back to her side as soon as possible to reunite with her husband.

Although Princess Zhichun is the elder sister of the young Emperor Chu Zhaoxing, she is already over 30 years old.

Although she is a bit old, she has a good appearance, with a face like a full moon, cheeks like new litchi, and a nose as smooth as goose fat; her eyebrows and eyes are curved like a new moon, and her gaze is bright; her cheeks are plump like solidified fat, white and rosy; her lips are red without any makeup, delicate and beautiful. Now she is wearing a flower hairpin and phoenix crown, and a red silk skirt with large sleeves and gold embroidered phoenix patterns, which makes her look as white as jade, dignified and elegant, and graceful. Where else could such a person with such a great demeanor be if not from the royal family?

"Thank you, Princess, for coming to welcome me personally. I am deeply grateful!" After leaving the palace, Xiao Yueshan politely bowed deeply to Chu Yuxuan.

"Madam Xiao, you are too polite. I did invite you to my house as a guest." Chu Yuxuan had no intention of letting her go. "Madam Xiao, please get in the car. Your mother-in-law is waiting for your reply at home." She was still so calm and warm, yet so unattainable. Xiao Yueshan was worried. What could the wife of Duke Dingguo want to see him about?

Princess Zhichun's carriage returned to Duke Dingguo's mansion in a grand procession, and there were indeed maids and servants waiting at the door.

The Shou family's mansion, like the Grand Princess Chu Changning's mansion, is a huge courtyard.

However, unlike the Grand Princess's Mansion, which is filled with fragrant exotic flowers and trees, the decorative style of the Duke Dingguo's Mansion is rigid and traditional. The courtyard is mostly decorated with pine trees, and the curtains are all thick dark blue silk. The overall color is deep and heavy, giving people a dull and depressing feeling.

Being in it, one feels as if being bound by an invisible set of rules, which makes one involuntarily become cautious and prudent in words and actions.

The maids and servants were all wearing dark blue clothes, and they all looked very respectful, with their heads lowered. Xiao Yueshan couldn't tell who was who as she looked at them, she just felt that they were all dressed the same.

It's rare that the Duke Dingguo's Mansion, with such strict rules, could produce such a free and easy and wonderful person like Shou Junwu.

Xiao Yueshan thought about it and followed Chu Yuxuan obediently. If Chu Yuxuan didn't say anything, she wouldn't say much.

Finally, they arrived at Madam Shou's small warm room. The maid at the door watched from afar and went in to reply. When they reached the door, the maids opened the curtains to welcome them.

The inner room was very warm. The burning silver charcoal made the room as cozy as spring. Lady Qin Xi, wife of Duke Dingguo, was leaning on the warm couch.

Although the old lady is over 60 years old, she is vigorous and has sharp eyes. Time does not seem to have left too many marks on her, but has made her more calm and wise.

She is the daughter of the hereditary Duke of Hong. She has received strict training and education since she was a child. She is not only proficient in martial arts, but also familiar with military books and strategies. She has extraordinary wisdom and courage. When she was young, she also followed her father and brothers to fight on the battlefield. She can be said to be a heroine. Today, despite her advanced age, the old lady still maintains that tenacity and courage.

During the reign of the previous emperor, Duke Hong was stationed in the northern border and fought against Wuge in the north. The whole family of Duke Hong died in the battle. Chu Yuanqi once issued an order to adopt a descendant from the Qin family's side branch to inherit the Qin family's incense. However, Qin Xi wrote a letter to the emperor, saying that the sons of the side branch of the family were weak and had never served in the army for a day. How could they have the face to inherit her Duke Hong's mansion? She tried to revoke the order. Chu Yuanqi then included the lineage of Duke Hong in the imperial temple to ensure the inheritance of the incense for future generations.

"Is this Madam Xiao? She is indeed outstanding." Lady Dingguo said, waving Xiao Yueshan to sit down beside the warm couch. "I have also read your husband's lectures. He is indeed talented. No wonder Junwu is willing to get close to you. Even I like it very much."

Why does it feel like there is something fishy going on? Xiao Yueshan was a little nervous. "Madam, you are too kind to praise me. My wife and I are not worthy of it. Lord Shou is a young man of talent. It is our honor to have the opportunity to meet him."

"Mrs. Xiao is indeed polite, so I will be simple in my words." Lady Dingguo spoke very slowly, which made the listener very nervous. "Wu'er is young and inexperienced, and sometimes he is dazzled by flowers he has never seen. Now that he has reached the age of marriage, he should calm down and not listen to those lewd songs anymore."

The lady of the Duke of Dingguo had made it very clear, how could Xiao Yueshan not understand that she was pointing at Lu Jiayan here? Just as she was about to speak, the lady of the Duke of Dingguo continued, so she could only shut up and wait for the opportunity.

"As parents, we always have more thoughts. I can still worry about him now, but when Miss Chen comes home tomorrow, there will be someone to take care of him for me." She straightened the silver fox fur on her knees and said lazily.

"Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, Mrs. Xiao, don't you think so?" She raised her eyes and looked at Xiao Yueshan.

"Madam is right. Lord Shou is blessed with great fortune and luck." Xiao Yueshan replied respectfully, "It's just that..."

"It seems that Madam Xiao has understood what I mean. Mei Ran, see Madam Xiao off." She raised her hand slightly, and the nanny beside her came to guide Xiao Yueshan away.

Lady Dingguo did not give her a chance to explain herself. She was interrupted as soon as she opened her mouth, which showed that she just didn't want to listen to her.

Xiao Yueshan could only bow to the wife of Duke Dingguo and the eldest princess, then followed the nanny out of the warm room.