Huan Yan then peeked her little face out from her arms: "Hmm, I'm finally relieved that you're back, Miss. Are you feeling better? Is there anything else that's bothering you? I just sent someone to fetch a doctor, and he'll take a look at you later."
The talkative little girl--
Meng Wan pursed her lips: "It's all better now. His Highness Prince Heng has a renowned physician by his side. He examined my pulse just before I came back. As long as I rest well, I'll be fine."
Huan Yan was slightly relieved, but she held Meng Wan's hand and refused to let go.
Meng Wan knew that she was really worried at this moment. Seeing that she was being pulled by her, she did not struggle and let her push her to sit down on the soft couch.
Recalling Huangfu Mi's words before he left, she asked, "By the way, has anything unusual happened in the manor while I was away?"
She also suspected that someone from the manor had poisoned her. Whether someone had deliberately harmed her or had been bribed, there was almost no doubt that someone from the manor had done it.
“Nothing special. Those who are worried about Miss are worried, or they are indifferent.” Huan Yan tilted her head and thought for a while before saying this. After she finished speaking, she remembered something and added, “As for the Second Madam, she seems to be in much better health and often goes out for walks.”
Second wife?
Recalling that delicate figure, Meng Wan raised an eyebrow: "Anything else?"
"That's all," Huanyan replied truthfully.
Meng Wan nodded slightly.
That makes sense. Even if someone really has a problem, they probably won't show it, let alone let Huanyan notice anything amiss.
"Miss, is there a problem?" Huanyan asked softly when she saw her dazed expression.
Meng Wan finally came to her senses: "It's nothing. I'm just a little tired right now and want to rest for a while. Would you like to stay here with me?"
"Mmm." Huan Yan was more than happy to agree and nodded repeatedly. Then she helped Meng Wan lie down, held her hand, and sat on the soft couch, speechless for a moment.
--
She slept soundly and woke up in the evening. Huan Yan was no longer by her side, probably preparing dinner. Meng Wan got up from the bed and just then, there was a few soft knocks on the door.
Thinking it was Huanyan, she called out, "Come in!" But instead of Huanyan, it was...
"Second...Second Aunt?"
It wasn't that Meng Wan was forgetful, but rather that she was truly astonished. Was the flamboyantly dressed middle-aged woman in front of her really the second wife who had been bedridden for years?
"Young Miss, you're awake! How are you? Is there anything else that's bothering you?"
Seeing Meng Wan's astonishment, the second madam smiled but ignored her, quickly stepped forward and helped Meng Wan up.
Her tone was still as gentle and soft as ever, and only now did Meng Wan dare to believe that this person was really her second aunt.
but...
"Is Auntie feeling better? It's chilly outside, why did you come over at this hour?"
"Of course, I heard that Miss has returned to the manor, so I came to visit you. How is Miss feeling?"
Ignoring Meng Wan's previous sentence, she continued talking to herself. Meng Wan looked at her smiling face. Underneath the heavy makeup, she seemed different from before, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
"Yes, it's all better now. Thank you for your concern, Auntie."
The second wife nodded. "That's good. You have no idea how worried I was after I heard you were poisoned. I was so afraid something would happen to you!"
Meng Wan smiled slightly. In truth, she couldn't find anything suitable to say to the Second Madam. After all, she had been ill for a long time, and Meng Wan hadn't seen her often. In addition, she was Meng Junyao's birth mother. Although Meng Junyao was no longer alive, Meng Wan still harbored some resentment in her heart.
So the two talked for a while longer, exchanging only polite words. After Huanyan and her servants set out dinner, the second madam took her leave.
"Miss, what brings the Second Madam here?"
After the person left, Huanyan asked a question, somewhat puzzled.
Meng Wan narrowed her eyes. "She said she came to see me."
"How strange! Why is the Second Madam so concerned about Miss? Wasn't she always indifferent to the affairs of the manor? What is she up to now?"
Who knows?
Meng Wan narrowed her eyes, puzzled, but said nothing more. She simply sat down at the table and began to eat her dinner.
--
Returning home felt wonderful. Because of her weak health, the Prime Minister and the Third Madam showed her all sorts of concern and worry, making Meng Wan feel like she had fallen into a honey pot. Even Xiao Yun'er couldn't help but feel jealous.
"Sister, now Dad and Aunt only care about you and don't care about me anymore."
Meng Wan chuckled at his childish words: "Where have I neglected you? Have I starved you or left you without clothes?"
"No, that's not it." Xiao Yun'er pouted, "It's just that they're ignoring me!"
"Then tell me what you think—"
“This is it--” Xiao Yun’er rolled up her sleeve, revealing a scar on her elbow. She pouted even more: “Look, she fell down a couple of days ago and now she has a scar, but they don’t care. But you, sister, you’re already better, and they’re still so worried. Tell me, isn’t that favoritism?”
Xiao Yun'er has the mind of a child. Meng Wan looked at her and smiled, "Yes, yes, it's all their fault. Since they don't care about you, then I will care about you."
After saying that, he turned to Huanyan and said, "Go and get the scar-reducing cream for the Third Miss."
As she spoke, she patted Xiaoyun'er's head and said, "That was given to you by Consort Xin. Apply it and the wound on your arm will heal quickly without leaving a scar."
"Really?" Xiao Yun'er's eyes widened in surprise.
"Mm." Meng Wan nodded.