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Seeing that Master Zheng looked thoughtful, he suggested directly, "Why don't we let Sister Yuanchun visit her family one or two days earlier? At least she can go home during the day!"

The Second Master Zheng listened to this and thought that he could only see Yuan Chun's visit home in the middle of the night. As a father, he wouldn't be in a good mood. Wasn't this just making a fuss?

If it's a daytime visit to relatives, one can stay for at least half a day, but staying overnight is out of the question.

He told the old lady about Jia Huan's concerns, and he also felt a bit of a headache.

When the old lady heard that if she visited her family on the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Rong family might have to wait from dawn until late at night, she couldn't help but shudder.

"Then let's do it a day or two earlier!"

She's getting old and really doesn't want to go through all that trouble anymore; she wants to live a few more days.

Lady Wang, however, had a different opinion. The Imperial Concubine Yuan's visit to her family home was such a wonderful occasion, shouldn't the best day be chosen?

So what if we only see people in the middle of the night?

Unfortunately, no one paid attention to her opinions.

Fortunately, the Rong family was the first to build a separate residence for the imperial family visit, and Yuan Chun was the first to apply for such a visit.

Even if they are unhappy now, they won't resort to underhanded tactics at this time; they will simply agree.

Soon, the news spread throughout the capital that Consort Yuan, who came from the Rong family, would be visiting her family on the thirteenth of August, which sparked another round of heated discussions among the common people.

On the tenth day of the eighth lunar month, Wang Xifeng suddenly approached Jia Huan and said apologetically, "Madam wants you to stay at the estate outside the city for a few days. You can come back on the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival!"

I grass!

Unexpectedly, Madam Wang actually played this trick on him!

Clearly, Wang Xifeng knew this was unreasonable. If Jia Huan were still the insignificant figure he was in the original story, she probably wouldn't have come in person at all, but would have simply sent a maid to send him away.

But right now, isn't Jia Huan still her business partner?

Knowing that Jia Huan had a wide circle of influence outside, and that even Jia Lian had reminded her of this many times, she naturally couldn't take it lightly, which is why she came to inform him personally.

I originally thought Jia Huan would make a huge scene. After all, in three days it would be Consort Yuan's visit home.

That would be quite a spectacle, and if the opportunity were right, it might even catch the eye of Consort Yuan.

Honestly, if it were her, she would definitely have made a huge scene. Isn't this blatant bullying? This is just unfair.

However, Jia Huan's reaction was surprisingly calm; he simply nodded in agreement.

"Brother Huan, isn't your reaction a bit too bland?"

Wang Xifeng couldn't help but ask curiously, "Don't you have any resentment at all?"

"What's there to complain about?"

Jia Huan countered, "Second sister-in-law, do you think I'll be able to get to the front on the day Consort Yuan visits her family?"

Wang Xifeng shook her head. This is no joke. Even if the old lady allowed it, Madam Wang would never agree to it.

"Then it's over!"

Jia Huan chuckled, "What kind of excitement can't you see in the capital?"

"The matter of Consort Yuan's visit to her family has little to do with me, so there's no need to take it too seriously!"

"Your attitude is truly something else!"

Wang Xifeng was also impressed; Jia Huan's reason was so compelling that she was speechless.

And so, amidst Aunt Zhao's discontented grumbling, Jia Huan packed a few changes of clothes, dusted himself off, and went to the estate outside the city.

Thanks to Jia Huan's vigorous efforts in renovating the area, it has already begun to resemble a modern rural village.

The roads were compacted and made flat and solid, with ditches surrounding both sides, and the whole village was quite tidy.

In terms of hygiene alone, it is no worse than the commoner districts in the capital!

Along the river that runs through the village, large waterwheels stand tall, providing a continuous power source for nearby workshops and generating greater profits for the village.

Aside from some shortages of supplies, the living conditions in the village were quite good.

Jia Huan is the core of the Ningrong Street branch; wherever he is, the branch naturally follows.

Cong Ge'er and his close confidants, except for the necessary personnel who stayed behind, all gradually followed him to the manor outside the city for temporary residence.

At the manor, Jia Huan was not as restrained as he was in the city, and he was able to act freely.

Every day, he would brandish his nine-section whip, subjecting his underlings to grueling training.

When the mood strikes, they might go to the village's elementary school and spout nonsense, or they might go on various picnics and have some fun. In short, the main goal is to have fun.

Is this what you call a carefree life? He's having so much fun that he's almost forgotten about home.

It wasn't until the Mid-Autumn Festival that Master Zheng Er personally sent someone to greet him, and only then did Jia Huan leisurely return to the city.

After entering the city, most of what I heard was about the grand occasion of Consort Yuan's visit to her family.

Although the current emperor used some tricks in the matter of visiting his family, when his own women actually left the palace to visit their families, the pomp and circumstance he gave them was still quite grand.

In short, they went for the most extravagant things possible, leaving onlookers amazed.

Those who don't know the situation might think that Consort Yuan was very favored in the palace, but that's obviously not the case.

The Rong family cooperated very well, and the commotion they caused was quite significant.

In short, Yuan Chun's visit to her family home was all about putting on a show, eliciting various exclamations and praises from the onlookers.

Jia Huan simply smiled, his heart calm and undisturbed, without the slightest hint of disappointment.

If you have no expectations, you won't be disappointed. It's that simple!

When he returned to his residence, he found traces of Consort Yuan's visit to her family everywhere, but he had no interest in appreciating them.

Go directly to the main study to wait for the master, and while you're at it, ask the retainers there about the recent situation in the court and the mansion.

After all, being outside the city, the transmission of information was not very timely.

Even useful information may not necessarily reach his ears.

The guests in the main study knew where Jia Huan had been these past few days, but they didn't mention the matter of Consort Yuan's visit to her family to him. They were talking about the other concubine families who were also preparing to visit their families, and it seemed that they were in a bit of a hurry.

Just then, the Second Master Zheng returned from his yamen and immediately informed Jia Huan of some very exciting news: Consort Yuan is pregnant!

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Chapter 220 The Opportunity to Leave the Mansion (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

Is Yuan-chun pregnant?

Jia Huan was taken aback at first, then congratulated him, saying, "Master, this is truly a cause for celebration!"

"As long as Sister Yuanchun can successfully give birth to a prince or princess, her position will be completely secure!"

"Yes, even I, as the father, never expected that Consort Yuan would have such good fortune!"

The Second Master Zheng was beaming, looking incredibly energetic.

Yuan Chun's pregnancy was naturally a great joy for the Rong family.

Putting aside the possibility of them ascending to the throne, just the fact that they are the maternal relatives of princes or princesses would at least ensure that the Rong family's wealth and status would continue for another generation.

This generation happens to fall between the "Yu" and "Cao" generations of the Jia family in the capital, and it is also the time when the Jia family is facing the greatest crisis of succession. If they can get help from princes or princesses to overcome the difficulties, the Rong Mansion will undergo tremendous changes.

Of course, the Rong Mansion and the Jia family in the capital also had to prove themselves, otherwise they would not escape destruction in the end.

Regardless of the circumstances, the Rong family's Yu and Cao generations will not experience a sudden collapse.

With the burden on Master Zheng's shoulders suddenly reduced by more than 80%, how could he not be happy?

However, all of this depends on Yuan Chun being able to give birth smoothly!

Fortunately, Yuan Chun's situation in the harem was quite good at this time!

The eldest prince is already an adult, so naturally he has nothing to fear about a younger brother or sister who is not yet born. The Rong family and the Jia family are not worth paying too much attention to an adult prince.

Unless Wang Ziteng can successfully enter the cabinet or take command of the border troops!

At this time, Master Zheng's official position was still relatively low, not to mention Jia Lian's.

Lin Ruhai actually had a better chance of entering the cabinet than Wang Ziteng, but unfortunately he was a key minister under the retired emperor.

It is unlikely that the current emperor will give him a significant role before the retired emperor passes away.

Damn it, the Emperor Emeritus's vitality is just too tenacious. How many times has he been 'critically ill'?

Every time everyone thought he was going to die, he miraculously pulled himself back from the brink of death.

I bet he's cursing me out right now!

The feeling of repeated joy followed by repeated disappointment—that's what you call bittersweet!

Therefore, even if the Emperor Emeritus is seriously ill now, there will be no more feelings of surprise or joy.

They quietly engaged in underhanded tactics, constantly wresting power from the retired emperor and gradually strengthening themselves.

But enough of that. The study was quite lively at that moment, filled with a joyous atmosphere.

"Lord Zheng, congratulations!"

"Your future is bright, this is truly a cause for celebration!"