AWB Chapter 268: The Elbows Are All Bent to the Marquis' Mansion
Chapter 268: The Elbows Are All Bent to the Marquis' Mansion
Chapter 268: The Elbows Are All Bent to the Marquis' Mansion
Just as the Fourth Prince Wu Tianqi was hesitant, Mu Rong asked, "Fourth Prince, are you here to look for the County Master as well?"
"Hmm..." Wu Tianqi was slightly startled when he heard this, then smiled and said, "Of course not! I was just passing by and heard from the servants that Rong Ge'er was here, so I came to see him. I didn't expect Ping An to be ill. I still have some supplements that my father had given me earlier. It would be a waste to keep them here, so I'll have someone deliver them tomorrow morning."
When speaking, Wu Tianqi smiled warmly and sincerely.
Seeing this, Mu Rong's eyes and eyebrows flashed with a hint of coldness: Lin Jiaoyue's face was almost ruined, so he turned his attention to Rongrong.
He wanted to refuse, but then he thought - if Lin Jiaoyue knew that the person she relied on so deeply not only didn't dare to ask for medicine, but instead gave the supplements that were meant for her to Rongrong... I'm afraid she would be so angry that she would vomit blood! This way, Rongrong could also vent her anger.
Mu Rong thought about this and agreed: "Then I will trouble you, Your Highness."
Wu Tianqi: “…”
He was just being polite, but he didn't expect his cousin to be so sincere. He really was a blockhead who didn't understand the ways of the world!
But now that the words were out, there was no way to take them back. So he steeled himself and said, "We're brothers, no need for formalities... Ping An was frightened and ill. You should have told me earlier. Although I don't have the emperor's favor, I can still help."
He described himself as quite miserable, but in Mu Rong's eyes, his familiar posture was exactly the same as in his previous life.
After the death of the third prince in his previous life, Mu Rong, who witnessed the infighting among the princes, was originally prepared to withdraw from the factional struggle... But in the end, he felt sympathy for the oppressed Wu Tianqi, and eventually made himself a laughing stock.
Now when he saw the other party's hypocritical behavior, he just found it funny: how could such poor acting skills have deceived his eyes in his previous life?
Seeing Mu Rong remained silent for a long time, Wu Tianqi felt a little flustered: "What's wrong with Rong'er? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Mu Rong smiled slightly upon hearing this. "It's nothing. I was just touched by the brotherhood you just mentioned. In just six months, the Crown Prince and the Second Prince have fallen into this state. If they had both kept their brotherhood in mind as Your Highness said, it wouldn't have come to this."
Wu Tianqi felt relieved when he heard that he mentioned the deposed crown prince and the second prince.
Having known Mu Rong for twenty years, he knew that his cousin was the worst at acting. Hearing him say this, he knew he didn't doubt him, but he was worried that he would let the cat out of the bag if he stayed too long, so he advised, "Since Ping'an is not feeling well, it's useless for you to stay here. It's getting colder, so you should go back soon."
"Yes," Mu Rong replied in a low voice. Wu Tianqi gave a few more instructions before turning his horse around and riding back home.
The guard beside him lowered his voice when he saw this: "Your Highness didn't get the medicine this time. What should we do with Miss Lin?"
"If the imperial physician can't help, what can an ordinary woman like Ping An do? Although she used the blood-drying grass to save Rong'er's life in the hunting palace, doesn't the Imperial Hospital also have that herb? Since Miss Lin is already in the Imperial Hospital, there is no need for me to worry about her. There are people who will take care of her." Wu Tianqi said, gathering his cloak and saying, "Return home!"
"Yes!" The guard understood what was going on after hearing this and said no more.
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The next morning, the steward of the Fourth Prince's Mansion arrived at Zhuxiang Yayuan.
"Our prince heard last night that the county lady was ill, so he ordered his subordinates to prepare this box of rare supplements and send it to you early in the morning after returning home. These were all rewards from the palace before the New Year, and His Highness himself was reluctant to use them." The butler spoke respectfully with a hint of flattery.
Nanny Xiao had received the news early in the morning, and she accepted it with a smile on her face. She offered a cup of tea before sending the person away.
In the courtyard, Xu Rongrong, who had just woken up, looked at the gift list in confusion: "Sent from the Fourth Prince's Mansion? What's the purpose of this? Didn't they say that Lin Jiaoyue's face was disfigured? Why did they send these supplements to me?"
Wen Yao and Luo Shu had been waiting in the yard since early morning, so they had no idea what was going on.
It was not until Nanny Xiao sent the housekeeper away and came in smiling to report that they knew the whole story:
"Just after dawn today, Yi Changshi from the Marquis' Mansion came over to tell us that the Fourth Prince wanted to come to our mansion last night to ask for medicine to treat Miss Lin's injuries, but was stopped at the door by the Marquis on the grounds that the county lady was not feeling well. After a few words, the Fourth Prince left in disgrace. Before leaving, he said that he would deliver the supplements rewarded by the palace today, but unexpectedly, he didn't show up so late in the morning." "The Fourth Prince is feeling guilty. He's afraid that it was his fiancée who frightened our lady's horse in winter!" Luo Shu said with a pout after hearing this.
Xu Rongrong thought of something else: "My Lord...was he out all night?"
"That's right. When I heard Chief Secretary Yi mention it, I was also shocked. Last night, we locked the door early, and I didn't know that the Marquis hadn't left yet. Chief Secretary Yi said that the Marquis knew Miss Lin was injured and would definitely want to come to ask for medicine from her. The people from the Imperial Hospital didn't dare to disturb her in the middle of the night. He was only worried that the Queen would issue an order, or that we wouldn't be able to stop the Fourth Prince himself, so he stayed outside the door the whole time."
Upon hearing this, Xu Rongrong lowered her head and remained silent.
Wen Yao glanced at his young lady and said, "Miss Lin has repeatedly attacked you. My Lord, you must know that you are unwilling to help. However, if someone in the palace uses their power to pressure you... In order to avoid putting you in a difficult position, my Lord, please stay with us."
"Oh, it was so cold last night..." Nanny Xiao chimed in. Luo Shu added, "The Marquis has thought of everything for you, young lady. You sleep peacefully in your room, while the Marquis keeps all trouble out. Not only does he not allow anyone to disturb you, he even begs for a box of treasures."
How could Xu Rongrong not understand what they were saying? She was originally quite moved, but listening to these three people talking back and forth, she found it funny. She squinted her eyes at them and said, "Tell me, how much benefit has the Marquis' Mansion given you? Why are you speaking for the Marquis like this?"
Luo Shu stuck out her tongue. "How could that be? We were just saying what the young lady was thinking, but you didn't appreciate it. You were upset and used words to shut us up."
After she finished speaking, Wen Yao and Nanny Xiao both nodded.
Xu Rongrong: "..."
She said angrily: "Be careful or I'll deduct your monthly salary."
"I'm not afraid. I'll go get you when the time comes!" Luo Shu made a face, angering Xu Rongrong so much that she threw a pillow at her. As they were chatting and laughing, Nanny Xiao asked, "Last night, the Marquis fended off the Fourth Prince for Miss. Should we close the door to visitors today? After all, the Imperial Hospital wouldn't dare disturb us in the middle of the night, but what if they come during the day?"
Xu Rongrong smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. Even if they come, I can't help! The Imperial Hospital has gathered all the great medical experts of the Great Zhou Dynasty. If they can't help, I don't believe they have the nerve to come to me and interrogate me."