Chapter 1135: Going Out on a Date

This time, surprisingly, Duke Zheng didn't pressure the Emperor to keep the Fourth Prince in the capital, and the situation within the court became more intricate and unpredictable.

But the Chu family wasn't greatly affected.

Although Chu Heng had received a reward, he didn't get a promotion and thus wasn't very conspicuous in court; besides going to the yamen, he followed Grand Scholar Huo Zhengming daily.

Once everything in the mansion was settled, after breakfast, the two children went to their separate schools, one with a female teacher, the other with a male one—both from prestigious families with profound knowledge. They received a monthly salary of sixty taels, which included board and lodging; holiday bonuses and expenses for paper, ink, brush, and inkstone were covered by the Chu family.

"Lady, the master has returned."

Ye Muyu was selecting fabrics, preparing to make new clothes for the family.