The disgraced official I took care of was actually Zhu Houcong's childhood friend.

Zhou Chu went to investigate upon hearing the noise and found Lin Zhi being twisted by the tomboy Xiao Dao in the neighboring courtyard.

Good grief, so he doesn't like anyone, but he can't beat anyone.

If this kid weren't the princess's son, he probably would have been beaten to death long ago.

Zhou Chu couldn't help but complain in his heart.

But this kid is shameless enough; Xiao Dao is even younger than him, yet he calls her "sister."

"Let him go."

Hearing Zhou Chu's words, Xiao Dao finally released Lin Zhi.

"With skills like yours, how have you survived until now?"

Zhou Chu asked, somewhat puzzled.

"They didn't dare to fight back."

Lin Zhi said with some grievance.

"Are you still feeling wronged? Come with me."

As Zhou Chu spoke, he turned around and led Lin Zhi to a courtyard where no one lived.

“Starting today, you will live here. There is a study here. I will have someone send you the books from my study later. Study hard. I will have Xiao Dao keep an eye on you. If you dare to run away, I will have her break your legs.”

As Zhou Chu spoke, he glanced at the small knife beside him.

Xiao Dao immediately understood, looked at Lin Zhi with excitement, and seemed to really want to beat the kid up.

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhi looked utterly dejected.

Zhou Chu has had no time to pay attention to Lin Zhi these past two days.

Princess Deqing was very efficient. The Lu family was released the next day, and Lu Song was even reinstated to his original position.

Zhou Chu brought Lu Song and his family of three to his home, setting off a fire pit and setting off firecrackers, going through all the usual rituals.

“Weighing instruments, they said it was all thanks to you pleading with Princess Deqing that we were released.”

Lu Song held Zhou Chu's hand, filled with emotion.

Although he had no worries about food and clothing during his three years in prison, Lu Song was a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. After being imprisoned for three years, he became quite dejected.

Lu Wei, on the other hand, is only about thirteen years old. He eats and sleeps well in prison and his studies and martial arts training are not neglected.

He is in excellent spirits and energy.

"Yes, without the weighing scale, we probably wouldn't have lasted a year."

Yang sighed.

Compared to three years ago, Yang looked much older at this time, with many more crow's feet around her eyes.

"It's all thanks to Prince Xing for writing to Her Highness the Princess. I don't have that kind of influence."

Zhou Chu wasn't being modest; he was telling the truth.

Princess Deqing saved the Lu family mostly because of Zhu Houcong's influence.

Zhou Chu was well aware of his own limitations.

It was just a coincidence.

Moreover, Zhu Houcong is the future emperor, and it's estimated that he will soon take control of the capital.

Should I erase his contributions in front of Lu Song and his wife at this moment? Wouldn't that be self-destructive?

"They are all good children, they are all good children."

As Yang spoke, tears began to fall.

"Weighing instruments have suffered a lot these past few years."

"Auntie, today is a wonderful day, let's not talk about such discouraging things."

Zhou Chu smiled.

"Yes, let's not talk about this anymore."

Lu Song patted Yang's shoulder and said.

When Lu Song's family returned to the Lu family home, they felt as if they had been through another world, and were filled with emotion.

Zhou Chu had already bought the two houses next to the Lu family's house. As soon as Lu Song's family returned home, Zhou Chu moved out.

As for Chu Li, Xiao Dao and Chun Lan had secretly taken her there last night.

Yang wanted to persuade Zhou Chu to stay with the Lu family, but Lu Song stopped her with a look.

After Zhou Chu left, Yang looked at her husband.

Why are you stopping me?

Lu Song shook his head helplessly.

“The status of the weighing instrument is different now than before. We can treat him like a son or nephew, and we can be good to him. No matter how good we are to him, it is not too much.”

“But if you want him to stay in our house, it will be a burden for him. He bought our Lu family house. How should he treat us in the future?”

“We have to repay the money that Hengqi spent on us while we were in prison, as well as the money for buying the house. I know that Hengqi won’t take the money, but just because he doesn’t want it doesn’t mean we can enjoy it without a care in the world. We have to do what we’re supposed to do.”