Early the next morning, just as Zhu Yu predicted, Zhu Jie and Zhu Feng were ready to depart early to inspect the canal construction. This time, it seemed they meant business — unlike Zhu Cheng's previous cursory visits. They were gathering some manpower and preparing carts loaded with tents and other supplies, indicating a serious intention to supervise the work.
"Is it safe for us to follow them for so long?" Zhu Yu asked Lu Qing, concerned that the Pang Family might act against Zhu Cheng's arrangements at the residence.
"You can safely follow them; I'll stay behind." Yan Daoxin waved at Zhu Yu and Lu Qing, saying, "Oh, leave the Fu Lu with me. With the two of us here, you can rest assured there will be no problems."
Upon hearing this suggestion, Zhu Yu exchanged a glance with Yan Daoxin and leaned in to whisper in his ear about the Miao Family's previous incident, succinctly explaining how a single dose of medicine had led to infertility.
