Blossom In Adversity - Vol. 2

C279. A Thief Within is Hard to Guard Against.

Chapter 279: A Thief Within is Hard to Guard Against

Only when she could truly see her home just ahead did Hua Zhi realize how much she missed it, how much she missed every person in her family. Strangely, a sense of trepidation arose in her heart as she neared home.

Hua Zhi chuckled at herself, thinking she was acting like a weaned child. She turned to look at the few people behind her who were holding the horses. "Xiao Liu, you should go back to the palace for a visit."

The Sixth Prince tightened his grip on the reins. He didn't want to go back. He hadn't wanted to go back before, and after this trip, he wanted to go back even less.

“You can come whenever you want after you've seen who you need to see.”

The Sixth Prince's eyes lit up. “I can come back?”

“Of course, unless you don’t want to.”

“I’ll come, I’ll definitely come.” His words were too eager, revealing his longing clearly. Shao Yao’s laughter made the Sixth Prince feel a little embarrassed, but he was still smiling. As long as he could come back in the future, who cared about a little teasing.

Hua Zhi’s eyes were filled with soft smiles, and they remained unchanged when they fell on Yan Xi. This man was one of the few who deserved her tenderness. “Go ahead and get busy. Come over for dinner when you’re finished.”

Before Gu Yanxi could speak, Shao Yao put on a coquettish act, vying for attention. "What about me, what about me, Huahua? Are you not inviting me to dinner?"

"Do you even need an invitation?" Hua Zhi glanced at her. "As if the doors of the Hua family could ever keep you out."

"Hehe," Shao Yao was satisfied, and glanced triumphantly at Yan Ge. She was one of them, she didn't need an invitation, but Yan Ge had been invited!

Gu Yanxi was too lazy to pay her any mind. "The weather in the north is actually warmer than in the south. Let's go inside, it's uncomfortable to stay out in the sun for too long."

"En." Hua Xhi stepped up the stairs. Just then, Xu Ying knocked on the door. As soon as the person inside saw the eldest young miss had returned, they raised their voice, "Eldest Young Miss, you're finally back!"

Hua Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and all the bad memories flooded back. The last time she returned from the north, the servant who answered the door had also said in a similar tone that her grandmother was not doing well.

Could it be that this time...

Gu Yanxi also hurried up and stood behind Hua Zhi, taking the initiative to ask, "What happened?"

The servant was taken aback and looked at the eldest young miss, unsure whether to speak or not.

Hua Zhi had already prepared herself, and nodded. "Go on."

The servant quickly said, "Yes, about half a month ago, Qiu shi, the third household's concubine, stole money from the household and was trying to escape when she was discovered by the guards. Upon interrogation, it was discovered that this was not the first time. She had also learned the recipes of several dishes from the household and taught them to her family. The third madam decided to lock her up and wait for your return to deal with it."

At the door, Hua Zhi didn't ask any more questions. She turned and said, "It's just a family scandal, you may go."

Gu Yanxi naturally couldn't stay any longer, "If you need anything, just find me."

"Yes."

Upon entering, Hua Zhi went directly to the third lady's quarters. Xia Shi, upon seeing her, was momentarily stunned, then her face brightened with relief. Although nothing terribly significant had happened during the eldest miss's absence, a sense of unease had persisted. Now that she was back, Xia Shi felt a weight lift from her shoulders.