A master of metaphysics is farming.

Chapter 191 Family Reunion

With all her loved ones safe and sound, Xiang He's tense heart finally relaxed.

Thankfully, everyone is alright and hasn't been harassed by those wicked people.

Everyone has gone back to rest. He Sui'an had already told Wang Rongxing before leaving Beijing that all the houses in Zhaoxiang Lane had been bought by He Sui'an and were ready for use at any time.

Unexpectedly, he ran into the Xiang family on the road and let them stay nearby.

When He Suian returned, the He residence was not quiet, with occasional female voices chatting.

"Sir is back!"

He Sui'an nodded to the group, "You guys chat first, I'm going to wash up."

Watching him enter the room, Xiang He turned back and continued, "You just said that Xiang Lao Si's family lives outside the city. Have you run into them?"

Xiang Huiying nodded, "Of course! But every time they encounter someone, either Seventh Brother or Eighth Brother stops them, so they don't dare to curse in the street."

"That's true. After all, those brothers care about their reputation. If their own family members were to curse loudly in the street and be seen by people they know, they would feel ashamed."

With Fusheng's thin skin, if someone points at him and says a few words, he will definitely give his grandma a hard time. How could his grandma not obey her eldest grandson?

"But how long are they going to stay? Doesn't Aunt Xiang's family still have business in Shuiyun City? They can't possibly stay in the capital forever, can they?"

Xiang Huiying rubbed the fruit between her hands. "Don't worry, they'll definitely leave once you're back. After all, the houses outside the city were rented by Fifth Brother's family at their own expense. Now that the army has returned victorious, they'll have even less face to stay."

Jiang Xinyue spoke softly, "But I feel like they never wanted it in the first place..."

Xiang He gave her a thumbs up, "You're right, it's because you're shameless that you've stayed this long. Let's see if Xiang Lao Si still has any shame left."

Grandpa allowed them to live there, but he wouldn't tolerate it for long.

It seems there was an agreement that they would leave once they saw the army return victorious.

Thinking of them, Xiang He immediately thought of Xiang Lianhua from the Ye family, now known as Ye Shuyao.

They left in such a hurry that they hadn't even had a chance to search for Ye Shuyao's true soul, and they didn't know if it was still in the capital, or if it had already...

"By the way, your fourth madam is so awful! I don't know how she found out I opened a shop, but she refused to pay me several times and was kicked out by my shop assistants."

These things are truly shameful. Xiang He felt ashamed to share the same surname with them.

Jiang Xinyue glanced at Xiang Huiying stealthily, then shrugged and said, "That Miss Ye occasionally comes to my place for medicinal cuisine, and I've seen her... a few times."

Her speech was somewhat unclear, and Xiang Huiying was confused, asking, "What did you say?"

Xiang He immediately understood what she meant, coughed twice and rubbed her throat, "Seventh Sister, my throat is itchy from eating too many dried vegetables..."

"I'll go boil some water for you!"

She is the most proactive person, and seems to have inexhaustible energy every day.

Seeing her run to the kitchen, Jiang Xinyue immediately whispered in her ear, "I secretly observed her, and her eyes were full of disgust and hatred. It seems she won't acknowledge this family."

"Of course, what is the status of the Ye family, and what is the status of Xiang Lao Si? She can't wait to drive them out of the capital..."

A sudden idea struck Xiang He, who narrowed his eyes and raised his index finger. "We need to think of a way to make them suddenly cause trouble in front of Xiang Lianhua, so that the family will offend Xiang Lianhua and be kicked out of the city!"

"But what can we do..."

Jiang Xinyue stared at Xiang He's finger with distress. Suddenly, Xiang He pointed at herself, and Jiang Xinyue pointed back at herself. She stared wide-eyed for a moment, then suddenly realized what was happening!

"Let them meet at the porridge shop!"

Xiang He nodded slightly, "I might have to trouble you, but that family is in the capital, and I'm also feeling annoyed by them. I don't want them to disrupt my plans."

Knowing that she was also helpless, Jiang Xinyue patted her arm lightly, "It's all a small matter. I have the princess and the prince backing me up, so no one would dare to cause trouble at the porridge shop easily. But if I caused it, then it's a different story."

"Look how skilled you are! Your skills have improved a lot."

Jiang Xinyue put her hands on her hips and tilted her head back proudly, "Of course! The princess brought an old man from the imperial kitchen to personally teach me cooking!"

"It seems the princess is very kind to you. I must pay her a visit another day to express my gratitude."

When it came to the little white rabbit incident, Xiang He's words were harsh but reasonable. The fact that this princess could understand and accept them shows her wisdom.

"We haven't seen Qi Xin and Uncle Qi tonight. Where did they go?"

He's been gone for over two months now, and I don't know if that wrongful conviction has been solved yet.

Jiang Xinyue rested her chin on her hand and gazed at the moon. "It's already resolved. You have no idea how turbulent things have been in the capital these past two months. A lot of people have been arrested. There are just too many corrupt officials! The arrests were made in just a few days, and the young master is still investigating!"

"The case is still not closed?"

"It's not that simple. Those officials are all locked up in the Dali Temple right now, waiting for the young master to continue the investigation. After all, there are too many related matters involved, and some officials are not even in the capital."

Xiang He frowned upon hearing this. "It certainly involves a wide range of issues. How is the Fang family doing now?"

"The Fang family...you mean the Fang family of Vice Minister Fang? Miss Fang's parents have been arrested, and the Fang family is now sealed off. Miss Fang is temporarily staying at Ci'an Temple outside the city to pray for her parents."

She had schemed against her back then, and since she was alright, Xiang He decided not to bother her.

"The water is coming!"

The two stopped talking, and Xiang Huiying came over with a bowl of water in both hands. "It's a little hot, so drink it slowly. Xinyue and I are going back first. We have to get up early tomorrow, so you and your husband shouldn't chat too late."

Watching the two women leave the courtyard, Xiang He went to her room to get a cloth bag. She needed Su Shi to help her mend her torn Taoist robe. She only had a few sets of clothes, and most of them were torn, so it seemed she couldn't wear them anymore.

Fortunately, Su and Xiang Huiying made her new clothes. They first tested the embroidery on the fabric, which benefited the whole family.

Xiang He gently wiped the large umbrella. Moonlight filtered through the leaves, casting starlight. A flapping sound rang in her ears, and Black Crow appeared, its body covered in colorful black feathers, standing on the large umbrella.

She reached out and poked Black Crow's forehead. "You're really wild. You're already in the capital, and you still dare to run around everywhere. Aren't you afraid that Xiang Ling will catch you?"

The black crow seemed to complain as it shook its head, "I'm right here in the neighborhood, how could I dare to go too far?"

"Good to know. If you have some free time, help me find out if there are any other spirits in the capital, especially spirits. I promised the mountain god."

“You agreed so readily,” Black Crow said, tilting his head with his eyes wide open. “Since I met you, I feel like I haven’t had a moment’s rest.”

"What, you listen to me chanting mantras all day long, but can't you even do something for me?"

"...He who eats another's food is bound to do his bidding!"

He cursed and ran off, while Xiang He watched with a smile as he flew up to a branch and elegantly groomed his fur.

"I always like to tease him."

Xiang He turned her head and saw He Sui'an walking out looking refreshed. Xing Ji was behind him preparing tea sets, it seemed he was planning to stay up a little later.

"How did your visit to the palace go today? What position will the top scholar be qualified for? Did you perform any meritorious service and get promoted a few ranks?"

He gathered the items on the table aside, Xing Ji then set out the tea set, Zhu Nan brought over the teapot and placed it down, and the two figures disappeared. Xiang He touched the large umbrella and asked the four ghosts to patrol the surrounding area.

He Sui'an leisurely brewed tea, which smelled like flower tea.

"It's strange, but today the Crown Prince and Ziyue recommended me. The Emperor was satisfied but still a little hesitant. But the Imperial Preceptor actually spoke up to help me. The imperial edict will be sent here tomorrow."

"What? The Imperial Advisor recommended you?"

"It is."

Silently, Xiang He watched as he smoothly poured out two cups of flower tea, the fragrant aroma of which was refreshing and delightful.

Xiang He reached for a cup. "Let's see what his purpose is. We won't be performing the soul-summoning ritual tonight. I'm a bit tired. I'm going to sleep now."

"it is good."