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He did not think much before returning. Seeing the calm and composed Yuan clan, Hua Yuan's originally worried heart actually slowly calmed down.

Hua Yuan knew that Hua Zimo was sick, so she asked, "Mother, where is big brother? Is big brother alright?"

"Your brother is still alright. He's in his own yard reading a book. If you want to go look for him right now, then go quickly." Yuan Shi said with a smile.

Previously, she had always felt that there was nothing in Hua Shihao's world that let her down, so she always excused herself for him. Now that he had made such a desperate situation, if the Yuan clan wanted to scheme against him, there wouldn't be any pressure in her heart at all.

Hua Yuan had always felt that the Yuan clan had some plan in mind, but she did not intend to share it with her. She knew that her mother would not harm her, so she got up and walked over to Hua Zimo.

Only after Hua Yuan left did Yuan Shi raise his head to look at her back with resolution in his eyes. She couldn't possibly lose three of her children's lives for a mere Hua Shihao. It wouldn't be worth it. For the sake of her child, even if she was accused of being a wicked woman, even if she would be scolded incessantly, she would still accept it.

[If I really put my husband in such a sorry state, I guess the Ling residence will be the one to regret it the most?] He had come from the Duke of Ling's household and had become the sinner that betrayed his husband. The young ladies of the Duke of Ling's household would probably be misunderstood and looked down upon by the world after that.

Even though he knew that he might end up like this, so what? Just consider her selfish! For the sake of her child, she could only do this!

Hua Yuan quickly walked to Hua Zimo's courtyard and pushed the door open. The room seemed to be lit up with incense, and after smelling it carefully, she knew that the incense was made for Hua Zimo to help with concentration. It was indeed harmless to his body, so she relaxed.

He then saw Hua Zimo sitting at the table, looking down at some books.

Hua Yuan knew that Hua Zimo had contracted a serious illness a while ago. As she continued to ignore him, she felt a bit angry in her heart. She coughed heavily. However, when Hua Zimo heard this, he said, "You don't need to wait on me here. You can leave first."

"Big brother!"

He was actually treated like a maid just like that. He really didn't know what to say.

Hua Li's charming shout caused Hua Zimo to turn his gaze away from the book. Hua Zimo turned his head to Hua Yuan and smiled. "Our Little Iris is back."

Hua Yuan looked at Hua Zimo, feeling that her brother was extremely thin, as if his entire body was covered with bones. Hua Yuan felt even more unsatisfied.

"Brother, you just got sick and you're not listening to my advice at all. You're still reading and don't care about your body at all. Are you not worried that we'll be worried at all?" Hua Yuan was not satisfied and directly said to Hua Zimo.

Hua Zimo smiled warmly and said, "How can big brother be so useless as Iris says? Don't worry, big brother's in good shape. There's no harm in reading some books. "

Seeing that Hua Yuan did not agree, Hua Zimo asked again: "Oh right, how did you come back from the palace? Was it because the palace was not fun? "Are you sick?"

"I came back because I was worried about you! Giving me to the crown prince was her father's idea, but now that my mother decided to send me to the empress dowager on her own accord, that was tantamount to being unsatisfied with her father's intentions. At that time, I was in the palace and didn't know anything about the situation outside the palace. I was only worried about my mother. After that, Duqiao followed the Eldest Princess to the palace, and I only found out about my brother and my mother after asking around. I can't help but to come back here. "

Hua Zimo could imagine the terror Hua Yuan felt when he was alone in the palace.

He said gently, "Our Iris has been wronged."

Hua Yuan shook her head. "The Grand Princess sent me back. Oh right, big brother, I have already taken the Grand Princess as my godmother. " Saying this, she hurriedly covered her mouth and said, "I actually forgot to tell Mother about this matter. Mother will be angry, right?"

Hua Zimo tapped her on the head and said, "You can forget to tell Mother about such a big matter." If Mother is truly angry with you, big brother will not help you in any way. "

Hua Yuan pouted and said, "If I don't help, then I won't. I'm not willing to punish Iris."

Only after knowing that Hua Zimo was truly fine did Hua Yuan finally relax.

In order to be sure that Hua Zimo wasn't holding on, Hua Yuan had even been clamoring to take his pulse. In the end, it was Hua Yuan who gave Hua Zimo his pulse as he wished. He even said like an old doctor, "Your body is much better now, but your body has always been weak. You should eat something to recuperate." I'll write down a few recipes for a meal later. Brother will eat them every day, you're not allowed to not eat them. "

Hua Zimo agreed helplessly.

Hua Yuan returned to his own courtyard. Looking at the flowers and plants in his yard being tidied up quite well, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Hua Yuan had just returned, yet she did not greet the madame. This matter had caused the madame to feel uncomfortable in the end. She scolded Hua Yuan for being unfilial, insisting that she pay her respects.

Hua Yuan only felt that this old lady was too troublesome and ignored her. After finishing her meal, she went to the old lady's room the next day after having breakfast with the Yuan family.

"Greetings to the madame."

"You unfilial person. You only came over yesterday to pay your respects after returning. I think you don't put this old woman in your eyes at all, right? You bastard! Why did he come back? It was fine to self-destruct in the palace, but to return wouldn't make anyone feel bad! Just because of your selfishness, you ruined the Prime Minister's future. How could we, the Hua Clan, raise such selfish and ungrateful people like you? "

The old mistress had been cursing loudly ever since she saw Hua Yuan coming over.

The meaning behind his words was that Hua Yuan did not follow the clan's arrangements. She did not have the spirit of sacrifice nor did she have the slightest intention of respecting him. Coming over so late to pay her respects, without any rules at all.

In the past, hearing her insults, Hua Yuan might feel heartache and feel breathless. But now, Hua Yuan didn't feel this way at all.

This hooting old man was nothing more than an old man worse than a stranger to her.

Since she was a stranger, what did her words have to do with him?

Hua Yuan's attitude right now was completely consistent with what you said. I will listen, but don't expect me to listen. How could the madame not see through his appearance of a dead pig being unafraid of boiling water? She was so angry that she was about to fall ill!

However, when she saw that the mother and son duo seemed to have paid no heed to anything and were ready to throw caution to the wind, the madame really had no choice.

In a few more days, it would be the hometown examination. Hua Zimo still handed over his nameplate. He really had to take this year's hometown examination.

However, the next day, he found out that the exam nameplate he handed over was actually taken back by someone. Hua Zimo used his toes to think about it and knew who did it!

At that moment, Hua Zimo was beyond angry.

Even Hua Yuan couldn't contain her anger when she looked at him.

It was only then, in the midst of Hua Yuan's interrogations, that Hua Yuan realized the truth of the matter.

"Brother, do you really want to participate in this year's country level exam?"

Hua Zimo nodded.

Maybe he would have thought nothing of it. So what if he played for three years?

But now, he felt a wave of unyielding determination. He really had to take the exam!