Chapter 827: Returning Home
Jiang Zhongxing also looked at Yun Jiao.
Yun Jiao nodded, "I poisoned him before I left."
Jiang Zhongxing was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, "No wonder, I was wondering why he suddenly fell seriously ill, so that’s what happened!"
He gave Yun Jiao a thumbs up, "Good job, daughter-in-law."
Yun Jiao said softly, "Killing him is also considered avenging my mother."
Jiang Zhongxing’s eyes instantly turned red.
Ever since Mrs. Chen and the others returned to Xiang City, he learned of Yaoyao’s death. For the past month, he’s been drilling the soldiers in the camp relentlessly, exhausting himself to the point where he could finally fall asleep at night.
Ruru, at this moment, stretched her arms towards Jiang Zhongxing from Yun Jiao’s embrace, calling out in a baby voice, "Dad, hug."
Jiang Zhongxing wiped his eyes and took Ruru, wanting to laugh and cry at the same time.
Ruru was almost a year and a half now, and she could already say "Dad."
Now, he even had a grandson, which was such a blessing, but it was a pity that Yaoyao was no longer here.
Seeing the Duke’s expression, Yun Jiao also felt uncomfortable and interrupted, "Father, I’ve had Ruru’s things moved to my courtyard. From now on, I’ll take care of Ruru, so you can rest assured."
Jiang Zhongxing nodded, "From now on, I’m afraid I can only return to the mansion once a month, so Ruru will be an effort for you."
The family had dinner together, and then watched the maids and nursemaids help Ruru learn to walk in the main hall.
Ruru could already walk on her own, albeit stumbling unsteadily, always seeming like she was about to fall in the next moment, but never really falling, making everyone’s hearts skip a beat.
You Er was held by Cai Ping, grasping forward as if wanting to walk too.
Seeing the two children, Jiang Zhongxing felt much better.
After resting at home for a day, the next morning, Yun Jiao took You Er and Ruru, along with maids and nursemaids, in two carriages towards the city gate.
Gu Yuheng and Gu Chuan were already waiting, and with three carriages and eight guards, they left the city together.
After leaving the city, they first headed to Gu Mei’s grave.
Yun Jiao and Gu Chuan burned some incense and paper money, Gu Yuheng cried while holding the tombstone, and then everyone continued on their journey.
The carriages traveled for three days before reaching Chunlin County.
The group did not stop in the county town but went straight back to the village.
The village roads were narrow, and the Duke Mansion’s carriages were broad, so they parked at the village entrance.
Leaving two guards to watch over the horses and carriages, the rest followed Yun Jiao and her family into the village.
A few aunts were chatting at the village entrance, and upon seeing the group, they were initially stunned but soon several recognized Gu Yuheng.
Gu Yuheng had been missing for several years, and almost everyone had assumed he was gone.
Now seeing a living person, the villagers were first surprised, then greeted him with cheerful smiles.
Aunt Wang, who lived next door to the Gu Family, was also there. She stood up excitedly, "Doctor Gu, where did you make your fortune before coming back?"
As she spoke, Aunt Wang glanced at Yun Jiao and the maids behind her.
Yun Jiao aside, with her silk clothes and a jade hairpin in her hair.
The ones behind her, although dressed as maids, wore silk jackets and skirts with gold earrings.
Aunt Wang thought to herself that if even the servants wore silk, this must be more than just making a fortune.
Yun Jiao smiled at Aunt Wang, "Aunt Wang, are my second and third uncles at home?"
Aunt Wang replied, "At this time, they should have gone to the fields."
She looked around and, seeing a loafing man watching from afar, called out, "Go quickly to the fields to call Gu Family’s second and third sons, their eldest brother is back."