Chapter 857 I hope the princess will keep her word

After these words were spoken, not only Zhuang Fu didn't know how to respond for a moment, but even Bai Qing next to him was confused.

If I remember correctly, the Duke had already announced that he had severed ties with Zhuang Shihan, and even crossed out her name from the family tree.

The reason why she can still live in the mansion and wait to get married is simply because when the imperial edict came down, her identity was written as the daughter of the Duke's Mansion.

He had heard about the character of this Duke Jingguo when he was in Liang State. He was famous for his decisiveness.

If he had not been heartbroken by his daughter, he would not have done this.

Since he did this, it proved that he had made up his mind and there was no possibility of turning back.

As a guest staying at someone else's house, what else should I call you if not Princess?

Seeing Zhuang Shihan's red eyes, Zhuang Fu realized what she meant and his face turned cold.

"It's getting late, the gate should be locked, Princess, you should go back and rest early."

He pulled back his sleeves, looked at Bai Qing and said, "It's raining today, so it's inconvenient for us to keep guests."

Bai Qing said with embarrassment, "To be honest with you, Steward Zhuang, there are some important matters at the shop that I need to discuss with the boss."

Zhuang Fu frowned, "Is it really that important?"

Bai Qing: "It's very important."

Zhuang Shihan knew that Zhuang Fu was a stubborn person who wouldn't budge easily. Just as she was about to speak, he turned and said, "Since Manager Bai has such an important matter, the princess should just follow him out."

His attitude was polite yet distant. "It's getting late. The house is about to be locked."

Bai Qing asked sullenly, "Is Steward Zhuang trying to kick us out?"

Zhuang Fu nodded, handed the oil-paper umbrella to Zhuang Shihan, and said, "It's hard to travel on a rainy night. Princess, please take good care of yourself."

A flash of lightning fell from the sky, illuminating Zhuang Shihan's pale face, making the wounds on her face and neck look even more horrifying.

She opened her mouth and asked with difficulty, "Uncle Zhuang, are you sending me away?"

Zhuang Fu frowned and was about to say something when he heard hurried footsteps behind him.

Immediately afterwards, Zhuang Wenze's concerned voice rang out, "Uncle Zhuang, is the door still unlocked?"

The boy's voice was mixed with the sound of rain, but one could still hear his concern for the elder.

Zhuang Fu replied, "It will be ready soon. It's raining heavily outside, so please don't come out, young master."

Zhuang Wen Ze said "Okay" obediently, but then asked, "Uncle Zhuang, is the princess not back yet?"

Zhuang Fu paused and said, "The princess has something to do tonight, so she won't be back. Young Master, please go back and rest first."

Seeing the corners of his lips unconsciously raised when he spoke, Zhuang Shihan curled her lips sarcastically, "What a little bastard, you really treat him like the apple of your eye."

Zhuang Fu's face darkened, and he said cautiously, "Princess, Master Wen Ze is still young. Please bear with me if he offends you in any way."

As he spoke, he changed the subject, "My Duke is nearly sixty years old. He finally had a son like this, and he treasures him very much."

"What do you mean?" Zhuang Shihan's face became even uglier.

She sneered and asked, "You don't think I would harm a half-grown child, do you?"

Although she is not a good person, she is not so cruel.

Not to mention, the old man now values ​​him very much and treats him like his own son.

Not to mention taking his life, even if she touched him, with the old man's temper, he would never let her go.

Zhuang Fu didn't answer her, but said meaningfully, "I hope your words and actions will be consistent with yours."

Doesn't he believe her?

Looking at that familiar face, Zhuang Shihan felt strange, and her body, soaked by the rain, couldn't help but tremble.

Seeing this, Bai Qing immediately took off his coat and put it on her, saying angrily, "Boss, let's go."

Zhuang Shihan looked at Zhuang Fu deeply, and was helped by him to turn around and leave.

Looking at the backs of the two people, Zhuang Fu sighed heavily. When he turned around, he found half of a little head sticking out of the door.

When Zhuang Wenze saw that he had discovered him, he quickly came forward and asked softly, "Uncle Zhuang, is the princess angry?"

"Maybe." Zhuang Bo did not choose to hide it from him.

This child is precocious and can perceive some things even if adults don't tell him.

Instead of letting him guess aimlessly, it is better to explain it to him directly.

As the young master of the Duke's Mansion, he should have known the interests involved so that he would have a clear idea when facing it alone in the future.

Zhuang Wen Ze pursed his lips and stared at his toes, "It's all Wen Ze's fault. Wen Ze isn't smart enough, so the princess doesn't like him."

"Who said that?" Zhuang Bo touched his head and said gently, "You are the child that the Duke fell in love with at first sight. You are smart and sensible. How could you not be lovable?"

Thinking about Zhuang Yuanzhong's attitude towards him, Zhuang Wenzhe raised his head and said with a smile, "Thank you, Uncle Zhuang."

Looking at his innocent smiling face, Zhuang Fu couldn't help but think of Zhuang Shihan when she was a child.

At that time, she was not as spoiled as she is now. She had a clear distinction between love and hate, and treated these old servants with great respect, without any airs of a young lady.

Wherever she goes, she always attracts a group of people to praise her because of her sweet talk and cleverness. I wonder how many people envy their Duke for having such a good daughter.

He also couldn't remember when the little girl with a sweet smile on her face gradually lost her former appearance.

Listening to the sound of the rain, Zhuang Bo sighed and said, "Good boy, let's go back."

Zhuang Wen Ze nodded, took his hand and said, "Daddy's legs hurt when it rains. I made the medicine bag that Princess Yong'an gave me. Can you please help me deliver it to Daddy?"

*

It doesn't usually rain much in the capital, but this time it suddenly started raining non-stop. The heavy rain lasted for a whole day and night and showed no sign of stopping.

Song Yanxi and Chang Jiu stayed in the pharmacy to develop the formula, and even had lunch in the other half's study. They were completely unaware of the unusual scene outside.

It was not until she heard a commotion in the yard and someone was clamoring to dig the water channel to the lotus pond that she realized the rain had been falling for a long time.

She put down the pestle and looked across at Chang Jiu, who was concentrating intently. "Xiao Jiu, you've been busy all day. Come with me out for some fresh air."

Chang Jiu shook his head and said seriously, "Princess, go and get some rest. You had a fever last night."

Unable to persuade him, Song Yanxi could only go and wash her hands first.

The raindrops were falling heavily outside the window. Looking up, I saw that the few green plants in the yard that could not be moved were hit so hard that they could not even stand up straight.

There were dark clouds overhead, and it didn't look like the rain would stop any time soon.

Da'an has a flat terrain. If the rain continues, it will cause a disaster within three days.

At that time, at best, people’s houses will collapse, and at worst, dams will collapse and flood towns.

Zhuzhi was guarding the door. Seeing Song Yanxi coming out, he quickly held up an umbrella over her head and sighed, "It was sunny yesterday, but now it rains in the evening. The water reservoir reserved for the lotus pond is full.

I passed by the kitchen this morning and heard from Wang's wife that it hadn't rained this hard in the capital for over a decade. The last time was when the late Crown Prince was assassinated.

She paused, looked around, and looked as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Song Yanxi frowned and asked, "What else did Wang's wife say?"