Wei Shaoqing fainted at his son's doorstep for a whole day, and no one cared about his life or death.
It was not until nightfall, when the streets were deserted, that the gate slowly opened. Wei Tianci looked around and slipped out, carrying Wei Shaoqing in with his servants.
Bai Ruyue didn't know what had happened before, and when she saw Wei Shaoqing like this, she was immediately scared out of her wits.
Wei Tianci told her the whole story.
Bai Ruyue frowned as she looked at Wei Shaoqing, who was covered in bruises.
She ordered the servant to fetch some water and then to call the doctor.
Perhaps fearing Bai Ruyue's rebuke, Wei Tianci added, "Mom, I've managed to redeem some of my reputation recently by imitating Yuan Musheng again. I can't let on that I have an unfaithful father at this moment..."
Hearing this, Bai Ruyue looked at him lovingly: "Tianci, you don't have to feel guilty. Mother knows that your future is important."
Wei Shaoqing was still unconscious. Bai Ruyue ignored him and took Wei Tianci out to discuss with him:
"Tianci, this time I came to Beijing, firstly to take care of you, and secondly to allow Tianen to study at Qingshan Academy. Your father has already found the young master of the Shen family and agreed to let Tianen go."
When Wei Tianci heard "Qingshan Academy", his eyes flashed.
"I heard that both the Chen and Lu families have people in charge of the Spring Examination this time. Mother, do you have any ideas for me to show up?"
Bai Ruyue thought for a moment and said, "This matter can only be handled through your father. Both the Chen and Lu families are familiar with Yuan Zhao."
When Wei Tianci heard that they were going to look for Yuan Zhao, he felt a little annoyed and powerless. He thought of something and asked, "Where's Jiaojiao? Does Jiaojiao have any good ideas? She used to be the most creative."
Speaking of Wei Jiaojiao, Bai Ruyue couldn't help but frown. She looked around and whispered to Wei Tianci, "Tianci, I always feel that your sister has been a little crazy recently..."
"She's always talking about dreams and good fortune, but nothing good has happened around us lately. Do you think your sister... could be possessed by an evil spirit?"
Wei Tianci frowned, "How could that be? Jiaojiao is our lucky star!"
"That's true... but..." Bai Ruyue thought about recent events. She had trusted her youngest daughter very much at first. When Wei Jiaojiao was born, the monk at the Big Buddha Temple said that she was blessed. After Bai Ruyue gave birth to Wei Jiaojiao, everything went smoothly.
She made Yuan Zhao's children disabled or lost, and Yuan Zhao's life was in her hands. Wei Shaoqing and the old lady also followed her lead.
But recently none of her plans could be successful. The old lady had gone mad and was useless, and Yuan Zhao was out of control.
Wei Jiaojiao's behavior became more and more strange. She kept remembering her dreams every day, and kept muttering "different", "why", and "not like this".
She also asked Bai Ruyue to do what she said. Bai Ruyue sometimes denied it, but the look in her little daughter's eyes made her a little scared.
Therefore, she can only discuss it with Wei Tianci now.
Wei Tianci thought for a moment and said, "Mother, please allow me to observe for a while."
Bai Ruyue nodded, "Tianci, the most important thing right now is the Spring Examination. Mother is waiting for my son to pass, so that we can be proud of ourselves!"
Wei Tianci smiled confidently, "Don't worry, Mom!" He then thought of something else, "Mom, think of a way to find out about Yuan Musheng's current situation."
"Why is that?" Bai Ruyue remembered that she had seen Yuan Musheng on the boat before, and he was sitting in a wheelchair.
Bai Ruyue felt angry every time she saw this young man.
Yuan Musheng was born with both good looks and talent. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and was even raised in the palace to be personally taught by His Majesty and the Crown Prince.
They both have the same father, and she is gifted with extraordinary talent, but she can only live under his shadow and will never be able to make a breakthrough!
So Bai Ruyue must destroy this young man.
Wei Tianci thought for a moment and answered her, "Some time ago, some people in the capital were always targeting me. Later, I pretended to be like Yuan Musheng again according to my previous memories. As expected, I attracted a lot of people. Some people thought I was talented, while others thought I was handsome..."
"The situation has changed a lot, which shows that Yuan Musheng's trick is very effective. But I haven't seen Yuan Musheng for a long time, and my impression of him is a bit vague, so I need to see him again to imitate him more closely."
Bai Ruyue understood and nodded, "Mom, think of a way!"
To do these things, they currently have no roots in the capital and still need Wei Shaoqing.
…
When Wei Shaoqing woke up again, Bai Ruyue was feeding him medicine.
His memory still lingered, and he couldn't help but feel a palpitation when he was being watched by others.
Bai Ruyue immediately put down the medicine bowl and comforted him: "Qinglang, it's okay, it's okay."
Wei Shaoqing was held by Bai Ruyue, half conscious and half awake, his face showing a fragile expression, "Yue Niang, you still treat me sincerely..."
…
The family dinner at the East Palace didn't end until almost midnight.
The children were already drowsy, and Yuan Zhao suggested going back to the princess's mansion.
Yuan Ben originally wanted to keep her in the East Palace, but she didn't want to go back in broad daylight with much fanfare, so she took this opportunity.
The princess's mansion was completely packed up, and Gan Tang and Bi Yun also went there in advance to put the luggage they brought back into place.
Yuan Zhao took the children in a carriage and soon arrived at the door.
Looking at the mahogany plaque that he hadn't seen for ten years, Yuan Zhao suddenly realized something.
Yuan Nan'an held Yuan Qiyu's hand, his excitement driving away his sleepiness. "Mother, mother, is this your old home?"
"What a grand sight! Bigger than the Wei Mansion in Yangzhou! Much more beautiful than that!"
Yuan Musheng followed Yuan Zhao, holding Yuan Zhizhi in his arms, and whispered to his mother, "Mom, welcome home."
Yuan Zhao took his eldest son's hand, looked at the other children with satisfaction, and said to them:
“Welcome home!”
…
It was almost midnight when Yuan Zhao finished arranging the children to bed, but he was not sleepy at all.
She sat in the corridor and listened to Fushan and others report what happened after she entered the palace today.
After hearing that Wei Shaoqing was beaten up and running naked on the street, she could not hide her surprise for once.
Who did this?
Fushan just said he didn't know.
He couldn't say that it was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who personally went to beat up General Huo and the Second Young Master Shen.
Yuan Zhao had some guesses in her mind, but she didn't dare to think about it.
Could it be the emperor’s brother?
She felt a little regretful in her heart. It was such a pity that she didn't see Wei Shaoqing so frustrated!
She waved her hand, asking Fushan and others to leave, and sat alone in the yard.
After not being back for ten years, Yuan Zhao looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar plants and trees in front of him, feeling very dazed.
The moonlight sprinkled in the yard, and she stared at the flamboyant tree in the center of the yard.
She walked forward and stroked the trunk of the flamboyant tree.
This was given to her by Huo Yan when she built her mansion. It was just a small sapling at that time, but now it has grown into a towering tree.
But the trees are leafless and bare.
She remembered that the tree had bright red flowers and was lush and beautiful. She loved this tree the most.
"When will the flowers bloom?" she asked herself in a low voice.
"This tree hasn't bloomed for a long time."
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