Both of them harbored their own thoughts as they finished the meal.
In the afternoon, Su Zhiruan continued to work in the fields, while Fu Huaichu stayed at home to take care of the herbs she had planted.
Meanwhile, an uncle who was also tilling the land came over curiously with his tools in hand, "Ruanruan, have you heard? It seems a big shot has arrived around here."
"A big shot?" Su Zhiruan pretended not to know and lifted her head to look at the uncle.
The uncle, seeing her ignorance, explained, "It's said that someone from the court is here looking for people. It could be Imperial Relatives or a high official from the court. With such a grand affair, it might just be as the rumors say - the Crown Prince or a Prince has gone missing."
Su Zhiruan's brow twitched.
The 'big shot' referred to was naturally Fu Huaichu.
Her time was running short.
Su Zhiruan's pace quickened as she worked.
It seemed that starting today, she would have to return home earlier.
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