Governor Cao is finally free today. The porridge hall and free clinic are over, the fire scene has been cleaned up, the compensation to the surrounding residents has been paid, all the materials for repairs have been purchased and brought in, the workers are in place, and all that's left is to repair it step by step.

These days have been so busy that the first month of the year has unknowingly passed. Governor Cao really feels that this is the busiest new year for him.

I sleep in in the morning, get up to have a comfortable breakfast, and then go to see my little grandson.

The weather was cold and the son-in-law was sensible, so he let Miss Cao stay at her parents' home to recuperate after giving birth and then returned to Shanghai after holding a wedding banquet for the child.

There are only a few days left, I really feel reluctant to leave.

Thinking of this, Governor Cao quickened his pace. He had been too busy these days, and when he came back he was either too late or too tired, and his body was still dirty. He was "deprived" of the right to hold his little grandson.

This time it was different. As he entered the yard, he smelled himself. He smelled delicious, no problem.

Miss Cao recovered very well. Mrs. Cao asked the kitchen to stew nourishing food for her every day. She had a difficult delivery and her body was weakened. After recuperating during this period, she has almost recovered.

Both mother and daughter felt that it was not only the tonic effect of the stew, but also related to the things Yan Ruyu sent.

Miss Cao couldn't explain the specific connection. They were obviously both meat and vegetables, but the ones sent by Yan Ruyu were fresher, and the dishes made with those ingredients were tastier.

After eating it, I felt warm all over, and my lower abdomen and the wound were itchy. I also applied the beauty cream that Yan Ruyu gave me on my body. Not only did the lines disappear, but even the scars from the wound became lighter.

As for other red fruits and snacks, they are extremely delicious.

Miss Cao is in good health, and her children are fair and tender, and they never get sick.

I used to worry that this child would be born with difficulty and would be weak and sickly. Now I feel that my worries were unnecessary. This child can eat and sleep well, has a good personality, rarely cries, and is always cheerful.

When Mrs. Cao saw Governor Cao coming, she asked him to warm himself by the fire to dispel the cold before letting him into the inner room.

Governor Cao was well-behaved and obedient, and he did whatever his wife said.

While being manipulated by Madam Cao, he narrowed his eyes and asked, "Just now I heard you two talking and laughing, what were you talking about?"

Madam Cao said, "I wanted to tell you before, but you were always busy. We were talking about the Wu family."

Governor Cao remembered that Beibei's visit was also related to the Wu family.

"How is the Wu family doing now?" asked Governor Cao.

Mrs. Cao pulled him into the house, and he teased his little grandson while listening to stories about Yan Ruyu and the Wu family.

Governor Cao's brows were frowned and relaxed, and his expression kept changing. His little grandson thought he was making faces and kept laughing.

Governor Cao was also very happy. After listening to the incredible things the Wu family had done, he felt that these people were even more stupid.

As she was speaking, Miss Cao's maid came in from outside. Unexpectedly, Governor Cao was also there, so she held back the smile on her face.

Governor Cao looked at her and said, "Why are you looking so horrible? Why don't you let me know what happened?"

The maid was Miss Cao's personal maid, lively and courageous. She bowed and said, "How dare I hide it from you, sir? It's just... some gossip from the market, I dare not pollute your ears."

Madam Cao asked, "You can just say whatever you want."

The maid looked at Madam Cao, and Madam Cao nodded.

"Just now, I went out to buy something for the young lady, and heard that something strange happened at the flea market. The Third Master of the Wu family wanted to collect money from his family property, so he asked his servants to sell it. Not long after, a few more servants came and also said they were from the Third Master of the Wu family's yard. They also said that something was lost, and those that were sold were stolen goods and they had to take them back."

"We sold it to the Zhao brothers, so they naturally refused. A conflict broke out between the two sides, and everyone talked about what the Wu family had done recently, and also said..."

The maid pursed her lips and tried not to laugh: "They also said that Madam Wu married Mr. Wu by pretending to be someone else. Except for Mr. Wu who has some knowledge, the Wu family has been ruined by Madam Wu."

Madam Cao didn't know about this yet. Governor Cao laughed angrily: "One foot sold it, and the next foot said it was stolen goods and wanted to take it back. It's really..."

Before he could finish his words, the housekeeper came over.

"Sir, someone has come to file a complaint. Please go to court immediately."

Governor Cao immediately became annoyed. He had finally had a day off, but now someone came to complain. Could it be that they couldn't bear to see him having some free time?

Madam Cao comforted him, "My Lord, have you forgotten that if you want to be a good official, a good official must always be on standby and wait for the people. How can someone come to complain and make you angry?"

Miss Cao also said, "Yes, Dad, come and see us when you are done with your work. I will make some delicious food for you."

The irritability in Governor Cao's heart quickly disappeared, and he went to the court with high morale.

Miss Cao said, "Mom, I see that Dad has been in good spirits recently, and he is different from before."

"That's right," Madam Cao sighed, "your father has lived a new life. He studied hard and was full of ambition, but he was hit hard. Especially since he was suppressed by Shen Huaixin, he seemed to have accepted his fate and only hoped for peace. Now he is helped and inspired by the prince and princess, and he is full of vitality again. I seem to see him when he was young."

Madam Cao sighed, "Our whole family owes a debt of gratitude to the prince and princess."

Miss Cao nodded: "Indeed, the princess also saved her daughter's life."

Madam Cao patted her hands and said, "So, we must seize every opportunity to repay you. We can't help with other things, but for things like the Wu family, we can still help."

"Mom, what do you want to do?"

Mrs. Cao pondered for a moment and said, "Let me think about it. I need to think about it carefully."

……

Governor Cao came to the front of the court with great enthusiasm. When he looked down, he found that the person who came looked familiar.

But I couldn't remember who it was for a moment.

He slammed the gavel and asked, "Who is in the hall?"

Wu Laosan was carried in, and his voice was powerful: "Sir, I am Wu Kang, suing the two brothers Zhao Hai and Zhao Shan for buying and selling stolen goods, and also beating and injuring people. Please, sir, make a decision for me, severely punish the attackers, and recover the lost things."

Governor Cao was looking down at a petition. When he heard what he said, he raised his eyelids to look at him, then looked at the petition again.

Finally I remembered who he was.

The third child of the Wu family.

I was just talking about him in the backyard and the stupid things his family did.

Originally, Governor Cao was encouraged by his wife and daughter to come to the court, hoping to do something big, but he didn't expect that he would get something like this.

Now the ambition is only reduced to anger.

He finished reading the petition, put it aside, and asked, "Wu Kang, I want to ask you, you said in your petition that everything in the house was lost, is that true?"

Wu Laosan said firmly: "Sir, I dare not lie. I will never make false statements. If you don't believe me, send someone to check. My room is still empty."

He paused, then added: "It's really empty."

Governor Cao glanced outside. This kind of case could be tried in public and the people could listen at will.

When he looked, he saw someone he knew.

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