"Jing Rui?"
Shangguan Wanning's face suddenly changed, and she immediately supported Mu Jingrui and took out a handkerchief to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth. "How are you? How did this happen?"
She didn't feel anything unusual when she saw Mu Jingrui just now, so how come it suddenly became so serious?
"Let's go..." Mu Jingrui held his breath and tightly grasped Shangguan Wanning's hand, "If another strong enemy attacks now, I'm afraid... I can't protect you..."
"Don't I still have you?" Zheng Zhixing felt that he was being ignored, so he was a little dissatisfied. But he remembered that if Mu Jingrui hadn't come to his rescue, he would have been killed.
He was a little lacking in confidence. After meeting Mu Jingrui's sharp eyes, he touched his nose awkwardly, and walked to the other side of Mu Jingrui very consciously. Under the cover of night, he supported Mu Jingrui and walked forward.
The three of them successfully found the horses tied under the tree and rushed back to the capital overnight.
This time, the journey was smooth and the three of them returned to the capital quickly.
Shangguan Wanning and Zheng Zhixing escorted Mu Jingrui back to the Mu Mansion, and Mu Jingyan immediately sent someone to report to Xiao Yujue.
When Xiao Yujue learned about this, she was overjoyed. Not only did she come to visit him in person, she also brought the imperial physician from the palace to treat his injuries.
Shangguan Wanning returned home and immediately asked Lutong to find the suitcase she had brought back.
She found the evidence Mu Jingrui mentioned among a pile of clothes that Lu Tong had not sorted out yet. She was shocked after reading it.
The numbers recorded above and the court officials involved are enough to cause an earthquake in the court.
No wonder Li Dahai was so nervous.
Shangguan Wanning took a deep breath to calm herself down, picked up the things in her hands and went to find her father. She met Aunt Zhao at the door of her father's study.
"Miss." Aunt Zhao bowed to Shangguan Wanning.
For some reason, Shangguan Wanning always felt that she was a little perfunctory, and seemed not as respectful as before.
"Miss, is there anything you want to talk to the master about?" Aunt Zhao shook the handkerchief in her hand. Her tone seemed to be asking, but it was also a bit arrogant and careless.
This made Shangguan Wan Ning feel very uncomfortable. She couldn't help but frown.
"I have something to say to Dad. Aunt, if you don't have anything important to say, please go back."
Aunt Zhao smiled slightly, made a gesture, and the maid beside her took two steps forward.
Aunt Zhao opened the box, revealing several plates of exquisite pastries. She said smugly, "I don't mind. The food can be delivered at any time. But... I'm afraid the master will be unhappy. Otherwise... Miss should come back later, so as not to upset the master."
Shangguan Wanning was stunned.
In her memory, although Shangguan Xiaoxiao would sometimes inadvertently reveal arrogance, Aunt Zhao had always been a cautious person.
How come…she seems to be different after being away from home for half a year?
"Aunt, the master invites you in."
Shangguan Yue's personal servant Liu Laoliu came out and said to Aunt Zhao with a smile.
Aunt Zhao walked past Shangguan Wanning with a meaningful smile.
Shangguan Wanning was a little angry and followed Aunt Zhao inside, but was stopped by Liu Laoliu.
"Sixth Uncle?"
"Miss, how about... you come back this afternoon? The master probably doesn't have time to see you right now."
Liu Laoliu's words were exactly the same as Aunt Zhao's. This made Shangguan Wanning anxious and angry.
She suppressed her anger. "Sixth Uncle, I need to see my father urgently. Please inform him."
Liu Laoliu knew Shangguan Wanning. She had a stubborn personality and would probably not give up unless Shangguan Yue personally rejected her.
"Then please wait a moment, Miss."
After saying this, Liu Laoliu walked into the study and came out after a while, looking embarrassed.
Shangguan Wanning suddenly had a bad feeling.
"Miss, the master said that he doesn't want to see you for the time being, please go back."
Shangguan Wan Ning was puzzled and unwilling to give in. She was about to force her way in, but Liu Laoliu stopped her calmly.
He lowered his voice and said, "Miss, if you go in now, I'm afraid you won't be able to discuss anything. It's better to wait a little longer. We will always have a chance to meet each other under the same roof."
Shangguan Wanning saw a hint of something unusual in Liu Laoliu's eyes.
She calmed down immediately.
"Thank you, Uncle Six. I was reckless just now. Please don't take it to heart."
Mr. Liu smiled and waved his hand indifferently.
He just likes Shangguan Wanning's intelligence, who can understand things at a glance.
Shangguan Wanning left her father's yard and went straight back to her room. She immediately called several experienced maids in the family to inquire about the situation.
"During the six months that I was away, has anything happened at home?"
"An accident? There was nothing unexpected. Not long after you left, Miss, the Madam's condition was getting better or worse, and there was no one to take care of the household affairs, so the Madam asked Aunt Zhao to learn how to manage the household."
"Yes, at first Aunt Zhao was in a mess, so the second young lady often came back to help, and then gradually things got better. The master was very happy and often stayed overnight in Aunt Zhao's room."
"I don't know when it started, but whenever the master came back from the morning court, he would ask Aunt Zhao to prepare snacks for him and deliver them to him personally. When the master was in the study dealing with official documents, Aunt Zhao would be the only one waiting on him."
Shangguan Wanning was secretly surprised. This was exactly what had never happened in her previous life.
"No wonder, when I came back this time, I found that her clothes and appearance were much more luxurious. It turns out that she made a lot of money when she was managing the household."
"My lady, that's not the case. Aunt Zhao is the housekeeper and is very careful and open about the accounts. The clothes and jewelry she is wearing were all sent back to her by the second lady."
This surprised Shangguan Wanning again.
Shangguan Xiaoxiao must have gotten Xiao Zhenting's permission to bring so many things back to honor her mother.
But……
Xiao Zhenting doesn't seem to favor Shangguan Xiaoxiao.
Shangguan Wanning's thoughts were a little confused. She dismissed several maids and thought about it carefully, but still had no clue, so she went to her mother's room.
Mrs. Shangguan had just finished drinking her medicine. When she saw her daughter come in, she waved to her.
The mother and daughter sat opposite each other. Shangguan Wanning felt distressed when she saw her mother's thin and haggard face.
"Mom, during the time I was away...was Dad...not treating you well?"
"Silly girl, how could that be?" Madam Shangguan was sad, and the fleeting sadness in her eyes still could not escape Shangguan Wanning's sharp gaze. "Don't let your imagination run wild. Your father and I have always had a good relationship over the years."
"real?"
"real."
Madam Shangguan smiled faintly and said, "It is normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines. What's more... I am so weak that I really can't help him..."
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