Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

Chapter 273 Choi Ji-ho's Awkwardness

The night in the capital city was like a huge piece of dark silk, gently covering the entire city. The lanterns on the street emitted a faint light, swaying and flickering in the quiet night.

Shi Wanxia and the others sat around in the main hall after dinner, but the atmosphere was anything but relaxed.

The flickering candlelight in the hall illuminated the slightly solemn faces of the people present. The various matters to be discussed weighed heavily on everyone's hearts like a boulder.

"Shuyun, I have to go to court tomorrow."

Shi Wanxia broke the silence first, her tone carrying a hint of composure and decisiveness.

"However, I haven't settled on a place to stay in the capital yet. So, you and Qinxin should go back to Xinyang and bring everyone over. Those who want to come can come, and those who don't want to come can develop their careers in Xinyang."

Shuyun nodded slightly, her eyes revealing intelligence and competence.

“Okay, Sister Shi. I will set off back tomorrow, leaving our businesses behind. I will arrange for people to continue production. Those businesses represent so much of everyone's hard work, we can't let them go to waste.”

Lin Yiyu had been listening quietly, and when he saw Shuyun agree, he quickly spoke up, "I'll go with them. After all, Sister Shuyun and Qinxin don't have any martial arts skills, so they're bound to encounter some trouble along the way."

"With me here, I will be able to protect them and no one will dare to harm them in the slightest."

Upon hearing this, Shi Wanxia lowered her head and pondered for a moment. Lin Yiyu was highly skilled in martial arts and acted cautiously and reliably. With him escorting them all the way, Shuyun and Qinxin's safety would indeed be more assured.

Thinking of this, she nodded gently, "Okay, it's settled then."

Then, she turned her gaze to Choi Ji-ho, who was standing to the side, and saw that his face was still somewhat pale.

"Brother Cui, your injury hasn't healed yet, and you haven't applied any medicine. Lin Yu, help Brother Cui back to his room to rest and apply some medicine to him."

"Shuyun and I will tidy up this house. Although it is ancestral property, no one has lived here for a long time, so it must have accumulated a lot of dust."

Lin Yiyu quickly got up, walked to Cui Zhihao's side, and carefully helped him up.

Cui Zhihao swayed slightly, a flash of pain crossing his face, but he quickly regained his composure. With Lin Yiyu's support, the two slowly walked towards the room.

Lin Yu pushed open the door. The room was filled with a faint smell of age, but the floor and furniture were wiped very clean, obviously someone had cleaned it carefully before.

It seems Ye Wenshu had arranged for people to tidy up in advance, hoping to move in as soon as possible.

Lin Yu helped Cui Zhihao to the bedside and helped him sit down slowly. Then, he reached out to take off Cui Zhihao's clothes and apply medicine.

Choi Ji-ho reacted as if he had been burned, instinctively clutching his collar, his face full of resistance.

His eyes betrayed a hint of panic, a stark contrast to his usual gentle and composed demeanor.

Seeing this, Lin Yu couldn't help but feel puzzled. He stopped what he was doing and asked, "Brother Cui, what are you doing? We're both grown men, what's there to be shy about?"

Choi Ji-ho looked up at Lin Yu's sincere yet puzzled expression and smiled helplessly.

His smile carried a hint of awkwardness. "Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Lin, but I do not like people getting close to me."

"From childhood to adulthood, I have never been comfortable with people getting too close. I hope Young Master Lin will not take offense."

Lin Yu waved his hand dismissively, his face showing complete indifference.

“Brother Cui, this is your fault. You are not a woman. I am applying medicine to treat your wounds so that they can heal as soon as possible.”

“Why are we two grown men being so coy? If you keep refusing to let me apply the medicine, the wound could get infected, which would be a real problem.”

As Cui Zhihao listened to Lin Yu's words, he inwardly groaned. He wasn't deliberately trying to refuse; it was just that a habit he had developed since childhood made it difficult for him to accept Lin Yu's help readily at this moment.

But seeing Lin Yu's sincere expression and hearing him mention the consequences of wound infection, she hesitated.

“Young Master Lin, I…” Cui Zhihao was about to speak, but then he didn’t know how to explain.

Seeing his appearance, Lin Yu did not force him. Instead, he got up and walked to the table next to him, picking up the medicine bottle and cloth.

“Brother Cui, how about this, I’ll leave the medicine and cloth here, and you can apply the medicine yourself later. If it’s really inconvenient, just call me, I’m in the next room.”

Upon hearing this, Cui Zhihao breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Lin Yu gratefully, "Thank you for your understanding, Young Master Lin. I'm really sorry."

Lin Yu smiled and waved his hand, "Brother Cui, don't be so polite. We're all in the same boat now, it's only right that we look out for each other."

"You get some rest, I'm going out now." With that, he turned and left the room, gently closing the door behind him.

Choi Ji-ho stared at the closed door, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He knew that from the moment he set foot on the land of the capital, his life would be completely changed.

He had no idea what the future held, but he knew that the bond with these fellow travelers had quietly deepened.

Meanwhile, in the main hall, Shi Wanxia, ​​Shuyun, and Qinxin had already begun to get busy.

They took brooms and rags and carefully swept every corner.

"Shuyun, you'd better be careful this time you go back to Xinyang."

While wiping the table, Shi Wanxia said, "The situation is complicated now. Although our businesses in Xinyang are relatively stable, it's hard to guarantee that no one will try to sabotage us."

Shuyun nodded earnestly, "Don't worry, Sister Shi, I'll be careful. When I get back this time, I'll explain our plan to everyone. Those who are willing to come to the capital, let's work together to find a way out in this prosperous city."

"Those who don't want to come, let them live well in Xinyang and safeguard our existing wealth."

Qin Xin listened quietly to the sound of her hands moving without stopping. Although she didn't talk much, she was extremely serious and meticulous in her work.

At this point, she carefully swept the dust from the ground together and then collected it in a dustpan.

"Qinxin, when you go back this time, please keep an eye on things for Shuyun. If she encounters any trouble, don't try to be brave; quickly ask Lin Yiyu for help," Shi Wanxia said to Qinxin with concern.

Qin Xin raised her head, her eyes filled with determination. "Sister Shi, I understand. I will protect Sister Shu Yun."

The three of them worked and talked as they cleaned the entire house until it looked brand new.

Before I knew it, the sky outside the window was gradually turning a pale white.

A new day is about to begin, and their fates will be set in motion in this capital city.

The next morning, sunlight shone on the streets and alleys of the capital.

Lin Yiyu, Shuyun, and Qinxin had already packed their bags and were preparing to embark on their journey back to Xinyang. Shi Wanxia stood at the door, giving them instructions one by one.

"Be careful on the road. Once you arrive in Xinyang and are settled, send someone to deliver a message to me as soon as possible." Shi Wanxia's eyes were full of worry.

"Don't worry, Sister Shi. We'll take good care of ourselves," Shuyun said with a smile.

Lin Yiyu patted his chest, "Miss Shi, with me here, you don't need to worry. I will definitely send them back to Xinyang safely and bring them all back safely."

Shi Wanxia nodded slightly, watching the three of them walk away, silently praying for their safe journey.

And she herself is about to face her first challenge in the imperial court of the capital...

Meanwhile, Shuyun, Lin Yiyu, and Qinxin, who were far away in Xinyang, were also busy working on everyone's reunion and future development.

Cui Zhihao's injuries are slowly improving. Although he doesn't like being close to people, he is gradually feeling a little warmer in his heart thanks to Lin Yu's occasional concern and the care from Shi Wanxia and others.