Shangguan Wanning's mind was in a state of confusion. These days she had been thinking about how to resolve or balance the hatred and relationship between the two sides.
However, there is still no solution.
She slowly turned around and looked at Mu Jingrui, and said softly: "Jingrui, you have to promise me that no matter what happens in the future, you will not hurt my family. My feelings for you will never change."
Upon hearing this, Mu Jingrui excitedly hugged Shangguan Wanning again.
"Ning'er, as long as your heart is with me, I will do everything I can to gain the Zheng family's forgiveness. I also promise you that I will never hurt you or your family at any time."
How could he bear to do that?
It was already difficult for her to be caught between him and his family, how could he rub salt into her wounds.
Shangguan Wanning leaned on Mu Jingrui's chest, listening to his steady heartbeat, with a lot of thoughts in her mind.
"Lutong will be back soon, you should leave now."
Mu Jingrui looked at the person leaning on his arms. He told him to go away, but a pair of hands were holding his arms tightly.
In Shangguan Wanning's eyes, he also saw the same reluctance as his.
"Ning'er, when can I see you again? If it's always like this, and I can't see you for several months, I... I'm afraid I'll go crazy."
He must resolve the conflict with the Zheng family as soon as possible, but such a deep blood feud will take time to resolve.
Shangguan Wanning actually missed Mu Jingrui very much. She lowered her eyelids and thought for a while, then said, "From now on, on the fifteenth day of every month, I will go to the White Horse Temple to burn incense."
"Only fifteen?" Mu Jingrui felt that it seemed not enough.
Shangguan Wan Ning didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "What do you want? After all, I'm not married yet. How can I run away every other day? My father won't agree to it."
Mu Jingrui smiled helplessly and kissed Shangguan Wanning on the cheek.
We can only see each other once a month. Although this does not satisfy him, at least it can relieve his homesickness.
"It's settled then. See you then." Mu Jingrui gently stroked Shangguan Wanning's face.
Shangguan Wanning felt a little itchy when he touched her, so she slapped his hand away.
"Some time ago, those who wanted to marry me were either injured or demoted. Now, look... I don't know what those outsiders are saying about me behind my back. I'm almost a jinx. No one dares to propose marriage to me anymore."
Shangguan Wanning grumbled and punched Mu Jingrui's chest a few times, her hands climbing up his neck. "I know, it was you who was doing this in secret. What? Are you still afraid that I'll run away now?"
Mu Jingrui felt a little scared when he thought about it.
If he hadn't used some tricks, Shangguan Wanning might have been married now.
"I'm not afraid now." Mu Jingrui shook Shangguan Wanning's hand, "Ning'er, I'm leaving. It's not right to break into your boudoir late at night, and I had no choice. If you need to see me urgently, please send a message to me."
"Um."
"Remember, I am always by your side."
Shangguan Wanning was also a little reluctant. She watched Mu Jingrui climb out the window and disappear into the night.
A few days later, Shangguan Wanning heard that her grandfather was unwell, so she took Sun Jinyao to visit him at the Yiyonghou Mansion.
As soon as she got off the carriage, she was stopped by Sun Jinyao.
"Look."
Shangguan Wanning followed Sun Jinyao's gaze and found Xiao Zhenting's sedan parked at the door.
The two looked at each other.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. When my father is better, I will definitely come to thank you."
Zheng Binghang walked Xiao Zhenting out of the Yiyonghou Mansion with a smile on his face, and both sides clasped their fists and said goodbye.
As soon as Xiao Zhenting turned around, he saw Shangguan Wanning.
As expected, he did not step forward to argue, but just nodded and got into his sedan chair and left.
"Second uncle, what is the Second Prince doing here?" Shangguan Wanning came forward and followed Zheng Binghang into the house.
Zheng Binghang felt a little ashamed when he saw his niece because he had played tricks in the previous competition with Mu Jingrui. He avoided her gaze and replied, "Dad has not been feeling well these days. Please ask the imperial physician to come and treat him. Tianshan Snow Lotus is needed as a medicine."
"You know, this thing is not something that ordinary people have at home. The Second Prince happened to have it, so he sent it over." Zheng Binghang looked at Shangguan Wanning meaningfully, "I always thought that the Second Prince was arrogant and domineering, but now it seems that he is actually not bad."
Shangguan Wanning's heart sank.
She clearly remembered that in her previous life, the Yiyong Marquis Mansion had no good feelings towards Xiao Zhenting, and the only reason they helped him ascend the throne was because of her.
How come now...
Shangguan Wanning's face turned pale. She found that even without her, the Yiyonghou Mansion seemed to be getting closer to Xiao Zhenting.
"Are you okay?" Sun Jinyao noticed Shangguan Wanning's mood changes, "You don't have to worry too much. Your grandfather and uncles have seen all kinds of good things, and they won't be easily bribed by Xiao Zhenting."
Shangguan Wanning shook her head somewhat sadly.
What she worried about was never that the Zheng family would be bribed.
Tianshan Snow Lotus is very precious, but it is not something that is beyond reach. What she is afraid of is that the situation is developing in a direction that she is familiar with.
She shuddered at the thought of the tragic end of the Shangguan and Zheng families in the previous life.
"...Father, it seems that the Second Prince is actually not bad, and not as useless as we thought."
Zheng Bingrong helped his father sit down in the garden and stood by to serve him.
He poured a glass of water and handed it over respectfully with both hands.
"The most important thing is that, looking at the entire court, apart from him, no one else can compete with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Zheng Guoxun took the water and took a sip, seeming to be thinking about something.
"Grandpa, Third Uncle..." Shangguan Wanning hurried over and said anxiously, "The Second Prince is narrow-minded, sinister and vicious. He is definitely not a wise leader. You must not associate with him."
Zheng Bingrong was stunned and his face turned gloomy.
"Ning'er, you're a girl, don't get involved in this kind of thing." Zheng Bingrong remembered that Shangguan Wan Ning and Mu Jingrui used to be so close, and reminded her, "Mu Jingrui is the Crown Prince's confidant. Now the Crown Prince's power is growing day by day. If we don't make plans soon, not only will we not be able to avenge Zhi Xing, but we will probably have no place to stand either."
"Uncle, I won't..." Shangguan Wanning was very scared. She turned to look at her grandfather and pulled Zheng Guoxun's sleeve. "Grandpa, please say something."
Zheng Guoxun put the cup down and gently touched the back of Shangguan Wanning's hand. "Okay, Grandpa knows what's going on."
Shangguan Wanning didn't dare to say anything more, but a chill rushed into her heart, making her feet cold.
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