Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

Chapter 831 Slight Frown
Dinner was a family meal, a simple five-dish meal with soup, but it was steaming hot and tasted delicious, clearly made with care.

After the meal, Zhao Shun indeed brought a wooden box and opened it in front of Tang Bojun and Wang Shi.

Zhao Shun respectfully said, "Master, Madam, these are the indentures for the six people, including Granny Li and Xiao Cui, who are temporarily serving here. I just bought them a while ago. The Prince instructed that these people were originally for emergency use. Whether they stay or leave, or if there are other arrangements, is entirely up to you, Master and Madam. As for me, I previously worked in the Prince's mansion. If you, Master and Madam, are willing, you can let me stay."

The words were spoken very eloquently, giving the Tang family ample face.

Tang Bojun pondered for a moment, then looked at Wang Shi and Tang Wan.

Tang Wan understood and said, "Father, Mother, and the Prince are very kind, and Steward Zhao and the others have managed the house very well. Since we have just returned to the capital and things are still unsettled, it would be better for us to stay and help out for now. We can keep the indentures for now and figure out how to arrange the household affairs later."

Tang Bojun nodded: "Wan'er is right, let's stay for now. As for Steward Zhao, it would be best if he stayed and helped us for a while. After we find suitable people, Steward Zhao can return to the Prince's Mansion. It's not that the Tang family is unwilling to keep you, but we don't want to delay Steward Zhao's future."

After all, the prestige of working at the Prince's residence is different from that of working at the Tang residence.

How could I possibly ruin someone else's future?

Butler Zhao understood what was going on and said politely, "Sir, there's no need to be so polite. Just tell me what you need. It would be too much of a hassle to say anything about delaying us."

Actually, I would be willing to be the housekeeper for the future princess's family.

However, if the Tang family doesn't keep him, he can return to the Prince's mansion and, based on this achievement, gain some recognition in front of the Prince.

Tang Bojun smiled but didn't say anything.

Let's leave it at that for now.

That night, the Tang family finally slept on their long-awaited beds in the mansion.

Although I was physically exhausted, I felt extremely at ease.

The following morning, the Tang family had just finished breakfast and their daughters had just left. Tang Bojun and Wang Shi were discussing family matters.

The gatekeeper rushed over to report that His Highness the War King had arrived in person, and his carriage was already outside the mansion gate.

Tang Bojun and Wang were both startled and exchanged glances.

Then Tang Bojun gently patted Wang's hand reassuringly and quickly got up to greet the War King.

Tang Bojun saw the War King, dressed in a black casual suit and with a tall and straight figure, being led into the front yard by Zhao Shun at the second gate.

He was followed by two bodyguards carrying gift boxes.

"I was unaware of Your Highness's arrival and have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me," Tang Bojun stepped forward and bowed.

The War King raised his hand in a gesture of support and replied politely, "Lord Tang, there's no need for such formalities. I heard that Lord Tang and his family arrived in the capital yesterday, so I came to offer my congratulations. This is just a small gift to express my gratitude."

Even though the War King's voice wasn't loud, it still carried the usual royal dignity.

After he finished speaking, the two guards behind the War King presented the gift boxes, which contained fine writing implements, brocade fabrics, and several boxes of imperial pastries. They were not too expensive, but just right.

Tang Bojun quickly led Zhan Wang to the main hall for receiving guests.

After the host and guests took their seats and the maids served tea, the Prince of War and Tang Bojun exchanged pleasantries for a while before the Prince of War said, "Lord Tang, besides offering my congratulations, I have another matter to discuss with you, the Second Miss of your household."

The War King paused, fearing that Tang Bojun might find it impolite, and added, "This matter involves mystical arts, and I haven't found anyone to solve it yet. I would like to ask Miss Tang to try and see if there is any way, hence my presumptuousness in disturbing you."

Although it might be witchcraft, Wan'er might be able to break it.

There's no need to make Tang Bojun explain it so clearly.

Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent for a moment. Tang Bojun naturally knew his second daughter's abilities, and his daughter had helped the War King several times before, so it could be considered a give-and-take situation.

Moreover, back in the northern deserts, she was able to live a relatively easy life thanks to the protection of the War King. However, now that they have returned to the capital, if they do not pay attention to the proper separation of men and women, she fears that her reputation may be damaged if word gets out.

But since the War King had said so, it was indeed difficult for him to refuse.

Thinking this to himself, Tang Bojun didn't show it on his face, and only said, "Your Highness is too kind. In that case, I will send someone to invite them right away."

After saying that, Tang Bojun gestured to the butler who was waiting outside the door.

Upon receiving the signal, the butler, Zhao Shun, nodded slightly and turned to leave.

He instructed the maid outside to invite the second young lady of the Tang family.

While waiting, Zhan Wang and Tang Bojun chatted casually.

Fortunately, Tang Wan arrived quickly after hearing the news.

After Tang Wan entered and paid her respects to her father and the War King in turn, she took her seat at the lower end of the table.

The War King looked at Tang Bojun with a slightly apologetic expression and said, "Lord Tang, this involves confidential matters. I would like to speak with Miss Tang alone. Is that alright?"

The War King knew his request was unreasonable, but it was indeed not advisable to let too many people know about it.

Although Wan'er said she would find an opportunity to come and see him as soon as she returned to help him look at the parchment, he couldn't wait. On the one hand, he wanted to seize the time to decipher the parchment, and on the other hand, he wanted to see her as soon as possible.

Upon hearing this, Tang Bojun looked at the Prince of War, then at his daughter Tang Wan, before slowly saying, "Wan'er, since His Highness has something to ask, you should answer without reservation."

Tang Wan stood up, curtsied to her father, and said calmly, "Father, rest assured, I will do my best."

Tang Bojun nodded slightly, stood up and bowed to the War King again, saying, "Since this involves confidential matters, I will take my leave first. If you need anything, just have someone contact me."

After saying that, Tang Bojun opened the main hall.

Only Zhan Wang, Tang Wan, Zhu Xi, and two guards brought by Zhan Wang remained in the hall. One was Zhan Yi, and the other was someone Tang Wan did not recognize.

The War King waved his hand, and his personal guards left.

Tang Wan said to Zhu Xi, "You should also wait outside. You don't need to come in unless instructed to do so."

Zhu Xi glanced at Tang Wan, replied "Yes," bowed, and left, closing the hall door behind her.

The heavy doors separated the inside from the outside. A moment of silence fell over the hall. The War King looked at the woman sitting opposite him, a warmth spreading through his heart. A slight smile played on his lips as he gazed steadily at Tang Wan and exclaimed, "Wan'er, we've finally met!"

He had been looking forward to their reunion in the capital, imagining the scene of their reunion.

No amount of imagination can describe the feeling of seeing each other again.

I want to say something, but I don't know what to say; that's how I feel right now.

Although Tang Wan was a bit thick-skinned, she still felt embarrassed being stared at like that by the War King, so she changed the subject and asked, "Did you bring what you wanted me to see?"

Seeing that Tang Wan was a little embarrassed, the War King played along and changed the subject, saying, "Of course I brought it."

He took out a palm-sized, flat object wrapped in bright yellow silk from his sleeve and pushed it onto the coffee table in front of Tang Wan: "Take a look at this first."

Tang Wan didn't ask any more questions. She reached out and untied the silk cloth, revealing half of a dark-colored parchment with tattered edges.

The moment her fingertips touched the parchment, Tang Wan's brows furrowed slightly.

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