The Beauties of the Song Dynasty - Chapter 118
What is he planning to do? Will it be detrimental to Wanlan?
Wanlan was startled, bit her lip, and shook her head. "It's nothing, don't be nervous. He already knew about my background. If he wanted to do something, he would have done it already. Aren't I fine now?"
Is she alright?
He clearly looked completely lost and dejected.
Zhao Defang looked at her suspiciously, but didn't ask any more questions. He simply hugged her tightly.
Nobody can take her away!
He will never let go of Hao's hand easily again, and he will never allow anyone to separate them again!
Chapter 104, A Light Rain Sprinkles on the Courtyard (2)
The servants in the Prince of Qin's mansion have been quite tense and extra cautious lately.
Because their mistress suddenly became delirious.
The eldest young master stayed at home for two days before returning to the palace because he still had to attend classes. The young master, who was less than three months old, was entrusted to Xuan'er by the madam. She herself seemed to have lost her purpose and was in a daze that was worrying.
The servants in the mansion were all on edge because they were worried that the dazed lady might accidentally hurt herself. They didn't dare to take their eyes off her. Lan Wu even started to follow the lady around every day.
Because the prince had been summoned to the palace by the emperor to discuss state affairs these past two days and had even been allowed to stay overnight, the servants dared not neglect their duties, fearing that if anything happened to the lady, they would be in dire straits when the prince returned.
Lan Wen originally went to the palace to find the prince, but was refused entry at the palace gate. The eunuch who delivered the message only said that the prince was discussing important matters with the emperor and told them not to make a fuss.
Around 5 PM on the third day, the prince finally returned to his residence!
"Your Highness, you're finally back!"
"Your Highness, the Madam is in her room, please go and see her quickly!"
"Your Highness, the Madam has been acting strangely these past few days. Should we call a doctor to take a look?"
"Your Highness..."
As soon as Zhao Defang stepped into his home, from the entrance to the front hall and then to the inner courtyard, he was surrounded by worried servants, each saying something that made him very uneasy.
He hasn't returned for three days. Has something happened at the manor?
Originally, he didn't want to pay any attention to his uncle's request to stay in the palace, but when he saw Ding Shaowei, he hesitated for a moment and then agreed. He wanted to take the opportunity to ask the Taoist priest what he had said to Wanlan.
He hadn't expected to find himself in this situation upon returning to the mansion.
They just said... something's wrong with Wanlan?
Zhao Defang ran frantically, trembling with fear, until he reached the entrance of Ziyun Pavilion. He hurriedly flung the door open, his eyes searching for the woman who had tormented his heart.
He strode over and turned her around, watching her gaze shift from deep thought to surprise.
"Zehua? Your Imperial Uncle let you come back?"
His dark, deep eyes scanned her face intently, not missing a single subtle change. He asked in a deep voice, "What happened? The servants say you've been acting strangely these past few days. Tell me what's wrong!"
Wanlan was silent for a long time, then slowly leaned into his arms and said softly, "Zehua, you said that no matter what happens from now on, you will never let go, right?"
Not knowing what was wrong with her, Zhao Defang could only hug her tightly and answer, "Yes."
"So, no matter what difficulties we encounter, you won't exclude me, right?"
She's really acting strange.
What exactly happened?
He cupped her head in his hands, looked into her somewhat dazed eyes, and anxiously asked, "What's wrong with you? Tell me!" The servants said that this situation had lasted for three days, meaning that Wanlan had changed since the day Master Ding left.
What exactly did Ding Shaowei say to Wanlan?
"It's alright now."
Wanlan smiled, the frustration in her chest dissipating, and she suddenly became energetic. "So, starting tomorrow, wherever you go, I'll go. If you go to the palace, I'll go to the palace too. If you leave the capital, our whole family will go together."
She'll definitely find a way!
Even if she couldn't find a way, as long as she was with him, she would never leave him, even if it meant death!
Seeing Hao gradually relax, Zhao Defang became increasingly uneasy.
"You want to come to the palace with me every day? Even the morning court session?" Did she want to go into the main hall with him?
Wanlan shrugged indifferently, "You go to the morning court, and I'll wait for you outside the hall. If the Emperor doesn't agree, then I'll go into court." Anyway, her uncle had always hoped that she could help him.
"No!" Zhao Defang exclaimed in alarm. "You are not allowed to enter the court! You are not allowed to do anything! If you really want to follow me everywhere, I will bring up the matter of retirement with my uncle again. If I insist on leaving, he will not agree."
“Zehua!” Wanlan stared in astonishment, then shook her head with a sigh. “Just pretend I didn’t say anything.” Zehua had become too forceful; she couldn’t force him to confront the Emperor directly, the outcome of which was simply unpredictable.
"Wanlan".
Leaning quietly against him, she softly responded, "Hmm?"
The Emperor has summoned my elder brother to return to the capital next month.
Wanlan paused slightly, looking up from his arms at his somewhat dazed face. "And then?"
"That matter you mentioned... I don't know how to handle it."
"Then don't think about it." She really shouldn't have said that.