Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife-Chapter 1301 - 1298: New Neighbor Huo Family

Chapter 1301 -1298: New Neighbor Huo Family

Emperor Xuanming looked at the matter, narrowed his eyes, and said, “Secretly investigate this. You go personally, taking the token with you.”

“Your servant obeys,” Xiao Tianhao knew in his heart that the Emperor was entrusting him with this task. However, thinking of the Duke Zheng’s actions in private, a sense of importance weighed on his mind, knowing it should not be underestimated.

Xiao Tianhao’s departure went unnoticed.

As usual, Chu Heng entered the palace every day, becoming a true close official under Emperor Xuanming.

That day, as Chu Heng left the Imperial Study, he bumped into Duke Zheng who was waiting at the door.

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They greeted each other with mutual courtesies.

“Lord Chu, what is the Emperor’s attitude towards the military reports sent by the King of Huainan?” Duke Zheng asked directly about the court affairs with a familiar attitude.

“Lord Chu might not be aware that the female family members of several sacrificed generals have already been sent back to the capital. The Emperor must bestow rewards to comfort the orphans.”

Chu Heng thought of the news he had received that morning, and his face looked somewhat troubled.

He had been caught off-guard by Duke Zheng, who had learned of a defeat, which had cost the lives of three third-grade generals.

The situation on the battlefield changes in an instant; even with his warning, some ‘accidents’ are unavoidable at times.

“What are your esteemed views, Duke Zheng? I dare not speculate on the Emperor’s attitude,” replied Chu Heng, deferring the question back.

Duke Zheng was not surprised.

“Prince of the State, the Emperor summons you.”

At that moment, He Dequan came out to announce, interrupting what Duke Zheng was about to say next.

He stood with his hands behind his back, casting a meaningful glance at Chu Heng before he entered the Imperial Study.

Chu Heng remained silent, and then he left the palace.

The return of the female family members of the three generals to the capital spread quickly through the city.

One carriage after another entered through the city gates, surrounded by curious townspeople, creating quite a spectacle.

The imperial decree arrived just as the three households of female family members had entered the capital.

They were respectively bestowed with manors and silk fabrics.

As it happened, the manor next to the Chu family, which had previously been unoccupied, was now awarded to the female family members of General Huo.

When the Huo family moved into the manor, the commotion was rather significant, and even Ye Muyu, who was pregnant, heard the noises.

“My lady, it is said that before General Huo met his demise, he also dragged an opposing general to death. With King Huainan pressing the advantage, it is heard that he is about to seize the last city,” reported the housekeeper.

“That’s why General Huo’s family received the most rewards.”

“It is said that General Huo’s household is full of loyal martyrs. Not only did his eldest and second sons die in battle, but now his youngest son is also in the camp. The ones who returned are all female family members, oh, not quite right, there is also an illegitimate child from the third household,” Su Mei relayed the information to Ye Muyu.

Ye Muyu had already known this news.

“Since the Huo family has just arrived, we should, as neighbors, send some gifts for their housewarming.” Ye Muyu expressed her respect for the Huo family, whose deceased sons were heroes defending the common people.

Su Mei asked, “My lady, what gift should we send?”

“Select something common that everyone gives, and also send a cart of vegetables and fruits from our manor,” Ye Muyu instructed.

“This year’s harvest is good; the watermelons are sweeter than in previous years. Sending such gifts will not disgrace us.” Su Mei smiled and left to handle the matter after making sure Chun Xing would take good care of Ye Muyu.

She chose the gifts quickly.

After all of General Huo’s household had moved into the granted triple-entrance manor, many of their peers also sent gifts.

Even so,

when the Huo family’s housekeeper received the gift list from the Chu family, he did not delay, quickly reporting to Old Madam Huo.

Old Madam Huo was the principal decision-maker in the Huo family,

who was once a woman raised by a noble clan and held great prestige within the Huo family.