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

Lin Yao wanted to ride a horse, but with Zhou Chu present and Yang Shi's invitation, she couldn't show her bold side.

The group arrived at the main gate of the princess's residence in a grand procession. Zhou Chu and the others dismounted, and the guards at the gate, upon seeing Lin Zhi, hurriedly stepped forward to help them take their horses.

After the horses and carriages were handed over to the stable boy at the princess's residence, Lin Zhi led the way, while the steward of the princess's residence went to inform the princess in advance.

With Lin Zhi and Lin Yao present, naturally no one would block their way.

Princess Deqing was overjoyed to learn that Tang Bohu had also come.

When Tang Bohu came last time, she chatted with him and listened to him recount his experiences wandering the world. She seemed to have become much younger and was no longer like before, withering away in the princess's mansion.

Life, which was once hopeless, has become full of color.

Princess Deqing wished Tang Bohu would come to her residence every day, even if it was just to chat with her.

Upon receiving the notification, Princess Deqing tidied her appearance and came to greet them.

Although, given her status, she didn't need to personally greet anyone.

"Meet Her Royal Highness the Princess."

As everyone watched Princess Deqing approach, they hurriedly bowed in greeting.

Lin Zhi and Lin Yao stood beside the princess.

"Didn't I say there's no need for formalities? Just make yourself at home."

Princess Deqing stepped forward and took Yang's hand.

“My nephew has written to me a lot these past two years, wanting me to help you. He always says how good his wet nurse was to him back then, and how much he misses his sister.”

Upon hearing this, Madam Yang recalled Zhu Houcong from her childhood and how he had written her letters repeatedly to save her. Moved by this, she couldn't help but wipe away her tears.

"I miss Your Highness very much."

Although Yang was Zhu Houcong's wet nurse, Zhu Houcong's status was different now than before, so Yang naturally dared not address him casually.

The princess led everyone to the main hall of the princess's residence, where guests were received.

Then, various teas, fruits, and melons were served one by one.

Seeing this, Zhou Chu sighed inwardly, thinking that the princess's residence always had plenty of fruits and vegetables on hand.

Zhou Chu quietly began to watch the melon, while the princess and Lady Yang chatted like sisters who hadn't seen each other for many years.

"I really envy my sister. Both of her sons are successful, unlike my son, who is a naughty and unruly child."

Princess Deqing glanced at Lin Zhi as she spoke.

Lin Zhi was caught in the crossfire and immediately felt uncomfortable.

He used to give up and didn't care when the princess said that to him, but now that he's decided to work hard, Princess Deqing still says that to him, and he suddenly feels very wronged.

"The second young master has been behaving very well these past two days. He even took the initiative to practice martial arts this morning."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chu put down the half-eaten melon and interjected.

"Yes, although Second Brother is still as weak as before, he is indeed a little different from before."

Although Lin Yao was quite ruthless when she hit Lin Zhi, she was also unhesitating when it came to speaking up for him.

Previously, Lin Zhi had given up on himself, and Lin Yao was angry at his lack of ambition, never speaking up for him.

Upon hearing what the two said, Lin Zhi suddenly felt a sensation she had never experienced before.

Princess Deqing also looked at Lin Zhi with a surprised expression.

"Really?"

Lin Zhi turned his face away and did not answer the princess's question.

Firstly, it was to conceal his emotions, and secondly, it was to express his dissatisfaction.

"He's learned to have some self-respect now; he's much better than before."

Princess Deqing smiled upon seeing this scene.

No one knows her son better than she does.

If this had happened before, he wouldn't have felt anything if I said it to him like that, but now he's actually unhappy.

It seems there has been some change, which is a good sign.

"It seems that handing him over to the weighing equipment was the right decision."

The princess smiled gently.

“Weighing instruments are indeed very capable. My Wenxin was originally quite unruly, but thanks to weighing instruments back then, I don’t know what she would be like now.”