The Chief Minister's Ferocious Wife

Chapter 498: All Unqualified

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Despite everything Qiao Heting wanted to say, he could only utter two words. He said, “Third Brother…”

The Third Prince said, “I am doing well now. There is no need to worry about what has yet to happen. Otherwise, you would need to worry about so many things. For me, living in the present is the most meaningful thing I can do currently. Life is short. I need to do more so that I will not waste my life.”

“Sigh.”

“Why the sigh? All is well.”

The Third Prince laughed faintly. He lifted the curtains and looked outside. It was a blessing for him to be able to freely traverse this vast expanse of fields now.

He was very satisfied with his current situation. Living each day to the fullest was his true reward.

He would eliminate all the people in Imperial City who would pose as obstacles. He did not wish for his own younger brother to stain his hands with blood at such a young age.

The only thing he could do was to pave the way for his younger brother, preparing a smooth path for him to walk down.

As for his other siblings, none of them was qualified to reign the throne.

The Third Prince appeared calm despite plotting violence in his mind. He looked as though he was just enjoying the view.

On the other hand, Zhao Chuchu had arrived at the Gan clan.

When Old Mrs. Gan saw her, she complained, “You didn’t send me a message last night to inform me that you were staying over at the village. I was worried that you were caught up with something unpleasant!”

Zhao Chuchu explained, “Sorry, Grandma Gan. I initially planned to return here, but the villagers kept my house clean. So, I stayed. However, I am certain I’ll be spending the Mid-Autumn Festival here at the Gan residence. Please don’t be mad at me and send me away.”

“Poor child, I was just joking with you. Relax. But now we have a promise. You can’t turn back on your words later.”

“Of course, I will not. I have never broken any promise I made with you, Grandma Gan.”

Old Mrs. Gan beamed from ear to ear. “By the way, the young child from Lao

San’s family, whom you saved, is alive and kicking now. He can’t sit still.”

Zhao Chuchu said, “I’m glad he’s alright. Truthfully, adults need to be very careful when feeding their children. Children choke on food easily.

Fortunately, I happened to pass by. It seemed that I was destined to help him. Grandma Gan, I’m going over to the Hu residence later to pay my sister a visit.

So, I won’t be eating in today.”

“Alright, go ahead. I will see you and Junjun during the Mid-Autumn Festival.” Old Mrs. Gan did not persuade Zhao Chuchu to stay.

After Zhao Chuchu left, she thought of something and went back to the Gan residence. She handed a blueprint to Old Mrs. Gan and said, “Grandma Gan, get someone to build a hearth in the courtyard according to this blueprint. When I return, I’ll teach you how to make something delicious.”

Old Mrs. Gan teased, “Didn’t you say you don’t know how to cook? Did you acquire culinary skills while you were in the capital?”

Embarrassed, Zhao Chuchu explained, “Nope. I’m still terrible at cooking. But I have all of you to help me. I know the technique. I can just tell you what to do,

“Alright.” Old Mrs. Gan looked at the blueprint and couldn’t make head or tail of it. She doubted, “Can the handymen understand this?”

“They can,” assured Zhao Chuchu. “I hired a handyman to draw this blueprint.”

“Hmm. Go on with your business. I will get someone to build this later,” said Old Mrs. Gan as she carefully kept the blueprint away.

Zhao Chuchu bid her goodbye and went to the Hu residence.

Before this, the Hu clan had come to the village because Hu Yiming was injured. Now that he had returned to normal, they moved back to town to make it easier for him to continue his studies.

The Hu and Gan residences were located at opposite ends of the county town.

Zhao Chuchu needed to cross the entire town to reach her destination.

It had been more than a year since the plague subsided. Yuanjiang County gradually regained its formal liveliness. Compared to before, the town was busier now.

Zhao Chuchu took her time to stroll around the town while enjoying the peaceful age.

Thirty minutes had passed by the time she reached the Hu residence.

Madam Zhou was just about to leave the house when she saw Zhao Chuchu. She asked in disbelief, “Chuchu, are you back?”

“Yes, madam. I’m back, so I made a trip here to visit you. Are Meilan and everyone else doing fine?” answered Zhao Chuchu with a smile “Are you heading out?”

“Aye. Don’t call me madam. Just call me aunt. You don’t have to be so polite to me. Come in,” welcomed Madam Zhou happily as she dragged Zhao Chuchu into the house.

Nothing could compare to catching up with Zhao Chuchu.

For Madam Zhou, Zhao Chuchu was the lifesaver of their Hu clan.

Without Zhao Chuchu, her husband would have long died, and her son would not be able to continue studying as well.

Madam Zhou was willing to repay Zhao Chuchu this debt of gratitude with her own life.

“Quick. Inform the others about Chuchu’s arrival,” instructed Madam Zhou to the servant.

Zhao Chuchu was amused.

She said, “Aunt, I’m only here to say hello. You don’t have to call everyone.”

“You are still a guest. By the way, where is Mr. Xie? Did he not come back with you

“Nope. Da Lang is currently studying in the academy, so he is not free. Only Junjun and I came back.”

Madam Zhou said, “Yiming mentions Mr. Xie frequently. He was wondering when Mr. Xie would come back to Yuanjiang County. He is eager to receive some pointers from the latter.”

“He will most likely be free only during the New Year. HOW’S Yiming doing? Does he still have a headache?”

“No. He is doing great now. He has been studying daily,” replied Madam Zhou

with a bright smile It was apparent that she was very content.

Right at this moment, Zhao Meilan and Old Mrs.Hu arrived.

Unable to suppress her excitement, Zhao Meilan ignored her mother-in-law and pounced forward to hug Zhao Chuchu. She sighed, “Sister Chuchu, you are finally back! I missed you so much!”

Zhao Chuc.hu took the opportunity to check out Zhao Meilan. She had put on some weight. Even though she kept the hairstyle of a married woman, Zhao Chuchu could tell she was still a virgin.

Old Mrs. Chen’s claim of Zhao Meilan being pregnant was fictitious.

Zhao Chuc.hu speculated that Zhao Meilan happened to be sick when she met Old Mrs. Chen. Therefore, the latter had a misunderstanding.

In Zhao Chuchu’s opinion, this was only logical. The Hu clan was an aristocratic family, after all. The adults would surely teach Hu Yiming and

Zhao Meilan not to consummate too early since she was still rather young. Zhao Chuchu rested her worries after she had verified that Zhao Meilan was healthy.

She teased, ‘You’re a married woman now. You can’t behave like a child anymore, or your mother-in-law might laugh at you.”

“She will not. Both Grandma and Mom treat me well,” retorted Zhao Meilan cheerfully. “Why didn’t you tell me that you were coming back?”

“I decided on a whim. It was too late to send you a letter, so I thought of giving you a surprise.”

Old Mrs. Hu said with a smile, “Quickly come in. Meilan, Chuchu has come all the way from the capital. It’s not nice for you to keep her standing.”

When Zhao Chuchu saw the way Zhao Meilan behaved, she knew that the latter had been living a good life in the Hu clan. Zhao Meilan was even more cheerful than she used to be. Clearly, the Hu clan treated her well.

Zhao Chuchu sincerely felt happy for her.

Madam Zhou sent someone to call Hu Yiming back from the county school.

“There’s no need to trouble him,” Zhao Chuchu said. “His studies are more important.”

Madam Zhou insisted, “You’re his lifesaver. Furthermore, you’re his sister-in-law. It’s only right for him to come back and meet you.”

She ignored whatever Zhao Chuchu said and sent the servant on his way. Everyone in the Hu clan respected Zhao Chuchu. Even Hu Bingyu purposely

came home to greet Zhao Chuchu when he knew she had come over.

This, instead, made Zhao Chuchu uncomfortable. In reality, she disliked such formalities. She wished they were more casual with her.

However, she knew that the Hu clan treated her with such respect because they earnestly appreciated her..