Fortunate Life of the Rural Beauty

Chapter 543 - 543 534 Wish

?Chapter 543: Chapter 534: Wish Chapter 543: Chapter 534: Wish Since the Second Master and Mrs. Li, among others, were present, Chu Lingxuan merely touched on the basics of what happened without delving into details. He only mentioned that the Third Master, backed by Marquis Chu, forcefully declined the emperor’s orders. The emperor didn’t explicitly agree, but his stance seemed a bit softened. After dinner, Chu Lingxuan returned home first, while Marquis Chu and the Third Master were retained by the emperor.

He had already relayed this to the Old Marquis yesterday, and he reiterated it to the Third Mistress today. The Third Mistress was a woman of foresight and felt that her husband and eldest brother-in-law were acting appropriately. The current emperor was wise and resolute. He certainly appreciated their efforts, especially those of the eldest brother-in-law, towards whom he harbored deep affection. Yet, the old emperor might have left some parting instructions due to his suspicion towards the eldest brother-in-law, possibly explaining the current emperor’s testing waters. Once the emperor is convinced that the Chu family bear no disloyalty, all resentment will dissolve, ushering in good days for the Chus.

“Assuming the Third Master resigns from his substantive post, he could retire to a life of leisure before the age of forty,” said the old Marquis to his daughter-in-law, smiling.

The Third Lady replied with a laugh, “When my husband was young, he was stationed at the border which was rather turbulent during the time. He often led his men into battle. When we returned to the Capital City, he was initially too busy for domestic affairs, which was followed by a revolt in the Southern Region that needed quelling. My heart was always on edge. It would indeed be a good thing if he could relax now, and I am relieved.”

The old Marquis stroked his white beard and nodded with approval. He was pleased with his prudent and magnanimous daughter-in-law.

Mrs. Li initially reacted with laughter, but her expression gradually darkened. If two of the Chu family’s decision-makers resigned from their high-ranking posts, then didn’t that mean fewer people would support her son? Although Chu Lingxuan’s official rank was quite high, it didn’t reach the top echelons. Furthermore, he might end up as the Commander-in-Chief, which meant he would have to leave the capital- something she didn’t want for her only son.

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