Chapter 113 Thank You

Su Jihong's face was solemn: "Can you crack the chess game?"

The princess tried her best to get her only son down the mountain, but failed.

If Su Mixue invites the princess down the mountain, the princess will owe Su Mixue a favor.

Emperor Jing and the regent both respect the princess very much.

Su Mixue's turnaround is just around the corner.

He said carefully, "Did you really crack it?"

"Cracked it!" Su Mixue's heart was beating fast, and she said calmly, "You know, every time I go to the National Temple, I have to crack the chess game. Every time I crack the chess game, I have a great feeling. When I went down the mountain today, I was in a very depressed mood, so I tried it casually, but I didn't expect that the chess game was cracked. I didn't tell anyone, so I asked you for an idea, and then went to the National Temple to find Mr. Xie to crack the chess game."

Su Jihong showed a proud look and laughed heartily, "You are worthy of being my daughter, Su Jihong, you are very smart." He was worried that the night would be long and dreamy, so he immediately decided, "It's better to do it today than to choose a day. Go to the National Temple today and you will crack the chess game."

Su Mixue was worried, afraid that Su Wan would jump out and she had other plans.

"Huaian, go and prepare the carriage." Su Jihong arranged it.

Su Mixue swallowed the words that were about to come to her mouth, and was forced to do something.

At this time, Xiujuan came out of the house, "My Lord, Miss, Madam asked you if you are going out?"

Su Jihong smiled and said, "Tell Madam that Xue'er has made her proud. We will go to the National Temple and come back later."

"Yes." Xiujuan saw that it was a good thing, and immediately went in to tell Qinglan.

Su Mixue waited for a while, but did not wait for Qinglan's voice, so she had to follow Su Jihong out.

After getting on the carriage, she saw Su Wan's carriage coming, and the two carriages passed by.

Su Mixue clenched her fingers, and her heart was in her throat.

Several times she confronted Su Wan, Su Mixue did not get any good results. It was just that Su Wan was too shameless, and she wanted to save face, so she could not beat her. She was afraid that if the news of falsely claiming credit came out, Su Wan would make a scene. Although she had no evidence that Gu Huaizhi had cracked the chess game, this scene was also very annoying.

Su Mixue hoped that Su Wan would leave Beijing as soon as possible. In this way, she would take the credit, and when Su Wan returned to Beijing again, the dust would have settled.

Su Jihong had a broken right arm. He did not ride a horse, but took a carriage with Su Mixue.

He sensed Su Mixue's uneasiness, but did not ask much, thinking that she was afraid that the princess would not appreciate it.

The carriage rushed to the National Temple. A low-key carriage passed by them, and no one noticed.

"My Lord, Miss, we have arrived at the National Temple." The driver's voice came.

Su Jihong and Su Mixue jumped off the carriage and went up the mountain. When passing by the stone tablet, Su Mixue was stunned. It had been dismantled, the pit was filled, and a pine tree was planted.

Her heart "clicked", Su Mixue's head was buzzing, and she had a bad premonition.

Su Jihong saw that the stone tablet was gone, and frowned, "Xue'er, have you cracked it?"

Su Mixue panicked and almost said: I didn't crack it!

Touched by Su Jihong's deep eyes, Su Mixue changed the topic: "I cracked it, but I took out the chess piece and went back to the mansion to inform you first. I didn't find Master Xie immediately. Maybe someone saw it and sent a message to Master Xie."

"Go to the National Temple!" Su Jihong's face was gloomy, worried that someone would take Su Mixue's credit.

The group rushed to the National Temple, and Su Mixue asked the little monk who was sweeping: "Little Master, where is Master Xie?"

"The eldest princess has taken the donor Xie down the mountain." The little monk replied: "She will be gone for two quarters of an hour."

Su Mixue's face changed, and she looked at Su Jihong helplessly.

Su Jihong pondered and said: "Go back to the mansion first."

"Father..."

"Now that things have come to this, I can only go back to find out the news before making plans." Su Jihong said fiercely: "No one can monopolize your credit. The eldest princess's kindness must be held in your hands to consolidate your position in the East Palace."

Su Mixue was very relieved. After thinking about it, she didn't give Su Wanyan eye drops.

The father and daughter came back to Dingyuan Marquis Mansion in vain. Su Jihong sent someone to inquire about the situation in the Princess' Mansion. If there was no movement from the Princess' Mansion, he would arrange for someone to spread the word, and Su Mixue broke the game set by Xie Wuya.

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Princess' Mansion.

The Princess brought her maid to Xie Wuya's yard, pushed open the gate, and saw the situation in the yard. The Princess's footsteps could not help but pause.

Xie Wuya was eight feet tall, wearing a white gown, with a special demeanor, cheerful and upright, with a dragon-like demeanor, and a natural nobleness.

The Princess' eyes were hot, and she vaguely saw the shadow of the Prince Consort in her son.

"Wuya." The Princess called out, tears in her eyes, but a smile on her face: "Mother made you four-happiness meatballs, steamed magnolia slices, and roasted duck."

Xie Wuya looked over, his eyes as clear and clean as a spring, his eyes fell on the Princess's frosty temples, and the corners of his lips pressed down.

The princess is of noble status and lives a life of luxury, but now she is only in her forties, but her hair is white, which shows that she is very sad.

Xie Wuya walked over slowly and took the food box from her hand: "Mother, don't worry about your son. I am doing well. Father has been dead for nearly 20 years. You should let him go and start your life again."

"Mother has you." The princess looked kind and led Xie Wuya into the house, asking: "Do you know who cracked the chess game? Someone stuffed the letter through the crack of the door, and the doorman didn't see anyone."

Xie Wuya opened the lid of the food box and answered slowly: "I heard it was Su Mixue from Dingyuan Marquis's Mansion."

"Is it her?" The princess was surprised, thinking that when Su Mixue came to the capital, Qinglan had not yet married Su Jihong, and she had a little talent by Su Wan's side. Later, after becoming Su Jihong's stepdaughter, she showed her talent and became famous as a talented woman. She was proficient in everything from playing the piano to calligraphy and painting. The princess had no doubt: "I have to thank her tomorrow."

Xie Wuya had no expression and ate elegantly.

The princess did not disturb Xie Wuya, and told the maid beside her: "You go and prepare the thank-you gift. Tomorrow morning, I will go to Dingyuan Marquis Mansion in person."

"Yes." The maid went down to prepare the thank-you gift.

Xie Wuya, who had been calm all the time, suddenly said: "Tomorrow I will go with my mother."

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The next morning, Su Wan packed her bags and left the capital with Gu Huaizhi.

Old Madam Su personally went to the door to see them off.

"Grandma, aren't you going to Xinghua Village with us? The air in the countryside is pleasant and very quiet, which is very suitable for you to recuperate." Su Wan was not very reassured to let Old Madam Su stay in the capital alone.

Old Madam Su smiled and said, "Grandma will wait for you to return to Beijing." She looked at Gu Huaizhi and said, "After the provincial examination in August, if Huaizhi passes the examination, you and your family will come to Beijing."

Su Wan looked at the kind and gentle appearance of Old Madam Su, and reluctantly reached out to hug her, "You must write to me often."

"Okay." Old Madam Su touched her head, "Grandma will keep this house for you."

Su Wan's eyes were hot, and she promised, "After Huaizhi passes the provincial examination, I will bring my family to you."

Although she was worried about the old lady staying in Beijing alone, Su Wan was also worried about Gu's mother's family in Xinghua Village. She had planned it all out. If Gu Huaizhi wanted to pursue a career in politics, they would have to go to Beijing. So she simply returned to her hometown this time, moved the business to Beijing, and brought all the Gu family to Beijing.

"Okay, grandma will wait for you." Old Madam Su let go of Su Wan and urged, "Hurry up and don't delay. We will arrive at a small town at noon."

Su Wan nodded and turned to get into the carriage.

"Take good care of her." Old Lady Su told Gu Huaizhi.

"I will." Gu Huaizhi needed an open identity, so he had to take the imperial examination.

Old Lady Su watched the carriage slowly drive away until she could no longer see it. She was about to go back home when she saw the carriage of the Princess's Mansion parked at the door.

There were also people who heard the news and came in groups of three or two. After a while, quite a few people gathered.

Xie Wuya helped the Princess get off the carriage. The old lady saluted and said, "Your Highness, what is your business in the Marquis' Mansion today?"

The Princess said, "The Crown Prince Liangyuan solved the problem, and Ya'er finally came down the mountain to reunite with me and my son. I came here today to thank her."

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Author's words:

Oh, this is a big fat chapter, babies, see you tomorrow, muah~~ps: Hehehe, can Su Mixue take credit for it? Or was she slapped in the face?