For several days in a row, Shangguan Wanning would go to the palace to accompany the empress dowager.
The Empress Dowager's illness gradually improved, and even the stubborn illness that had plagued her for many years gradually disappeared under Shangguan Wanning's acupuncture and massage.
In fact, it was Shangguan Wanning who did something about the Empress Dowager's sudden fainting that day, and her purpose was to attract the Empress Dowager's attention.
In order to make up for her guilt towards the Empress Dowager, Shangguan Wanning worked even harder in taking care of her. Until one day, when she was massaging the Empress Dowager, she met the Emperor who came to pay his respects.
She finally waited for it.
"I haven't seen you for a few days. You look much better, mother." The emperor sat down opposite the empress dowager.
The Queen Mother's face was flushed with a happy smile.
"Of course, this is all thanks to Ning'er." The Queen Mother took Shangguan Wanning's hand and pulled her to her side. "You must reward Shangguan Qing's family for raising such an outstanding daughter."
"oh?"
The emperor fixed his gaze on Shangguan Wanning and looked her up and down.
He had actually always been quite curious about Shangguan Wanning, especially the rumors about her and Xiao Zhenting some time ago.
He thought Xiao Zhenting or Shangguan Yue would ask him for an arranged marriage, but neither side responded.
"I have been having a splitting headache these days. Since Ning'er can heal the Queen Mother, can you take a look at it for me as well?"
Shangguan Wanning smiled and showed no fear in front of the emperor.
"As long as Your Majesty is willing to let me try, I will do my best."
The emperor was slightly startled and looked at Shangguan Wanning with even greater respect.
Most people, even his concubines and children, were somewhat awed when they saw him, but Shangguan Wanning was so natural.
"Good, good, very good." The emperor laughed, "Then you try it."
Shangguan Wanning bowed, walked to the emperor, stretched out her slender hands to massage the emperor's temples, and then slowly moved down to other acupoints.
Half an hour later, the emperor felt relaxed and refreshed.
He hasn't felt this way in a long time.
In fact, in addition to massage, Shangguan Wanning also carried a special spice prepared by Lu Xiangzi with her, which could achieve twice the result with half the effort when combined with acupoint massage.
That night, the emperor did not have a headache and slept very soundly.
He tried to ask the imperial physician to massage him using Shangguan Wanning's technique, but he could not find that feeling.
When the emperor's chronic illness recurred, he could not help but summon Shangguan Wanning.
This time, Shangguan Wanning also used silver needles to acupuncture his acupuncture points. Under her treatment, the frequency of his stubborn illness became less and less.
The emperor was very satisfied.
When Xiao Zhenting saw that Shangguan Wanning had gained the emperor's trust and favor, he couldn't wait to marry her so as to re-establish his position.
"Ning'er," Xiao Zhenting saw Shangguan Wanning coming out of the Queen Mother's palace and hurriedly went to greet her, looking at her tenderly. "I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you so much."
As Xiao Zhenting spoke, he took a step forward and wanted to hold Shangguan Wanning's hand.
Shangguan Wanning took a step back and dodged. "Really? But the Second Prince hasn't come to see me in recent days."
How could Shangguan Wanning not understand Xiao Zhenting's little thoughts.
He thought he had the upper hand and wanted the Shangguan family to come to him on their own initiative.
It was really thanks to his thoughtfulness that she was given enough time to save herself and fight back.
"What? Are you mad at me?"
Xiao Zhenting discovered that Shangguan Wanning did not show any displeasure to him this time. Although there was complaint in her words, there was also a hint of coquettishness.
He was very proud of himself and felt that his strategy of retreating to advance had achieved the desired effect.
Or perhaps, he completely separated Shangguan Wanning and Mu Jingrui, leaving Shangguan Wanning with no choice.
"How dare I be angry with you, the Second Prince." Shangguan Wanning looked at Xiao Zhenting with a bit of arrogance and contempt in her smile.
"You're still saying no." Xiao Zhenting looked down at Shangguan Wanning's delicate and fair face, wishing he could hold her in his arms immediately.
He reached out and lifted Shangguan Wanning's chin. This time, Shangguan Wanning did not shake off his hand.
"Ning'er, I really miss you. I miss you so much that I can't sleep well at night. I really hope you can just lie next to me..."
"Hey!" Shangguan Wanning covered Xiao Zhenting's mouth, her eyebrows slightly raised, "Second Prince, please don't say the following words. If someone hears me, I will be embarrassed."
Xiao Zhenting was immediately overjoyed, and he held Shangguan Wanning's hand, saying with a smile, "I was wrong, I shouldn't have been so frivolous. But I really couldn't help it... Ning'er, I'll go to your father's house right away to propose marriage, what do you say?"
Shangguan Wanning pulled her hand back, turned her back and said softly: "Now, do I have any other choice?"
Xiao Zhenting was overjoyed; his goal was finally achieved.
Moreover, Shangguan Wanning also gave him an unexpected surprise.
"Ning'er, wait a minute. I'll go back and prepare the betrothal gifts."
"Okay, I'll wait for you."
After Shangguan Wanning finished speaking, she turned around and left, leaving Xiao Zhenting staring at her back infatuatedly.
On the other side, Mu Jingyan stood behind the rockery and heard the entire conversation between Xiao Zhenting and Shangguan Wanning clearly.
She clenched her hands into fists in her sleeves.
Thinking that her brother was still seriously injured, Shangguan Wanning happily began to plan her future with Xiao Zhenting. She wished she could rush over and slap the two of them to death.
"Master, are you okay?" The maid asked cautiously when she saw Mu Jingyan's face turned pale.
"Nothing? Humph! This is a big deal." Mu Jingyan gritted his teeth and said, "Shangguan Wanning actually used me to pass the message to harm my brother. One day, I will get this back with interest."
After saying that, he turned away.
There is something that has always been a thorn in Shangguan Wanning's heart, like a thorn in her throat. If it is not resolved quickly, she will be uneasy.
She brought Lutong to the courtyard house at No. 23 Huazhi Lane.
Lu Tong went forward and knocked on the door. A little maid opened the door, poked her head out and looked at them warily, and asked in a low voice: "Who are you looking for?"
"Go in and tell your mistress that the Shangguan family has arrived. Ask her to come out and meet them as soon as possible."
The little maid was a little nervous and ran in quickly.
Not long after, a woman in a blue gauze dress came out. The moment her eyes met Shangguan Wanning's, Shangguan Wanning couldn't help but admire her.
She is indeed a beauty.
Her every frown and smile is full of charm, and her every move is elegant and noble.
No wonder my second uncle broke up with his wife for her, and even my father fell into her trap.
"Miss Shangguan, you have come here, you wouldn't just want to see me, right?" Qiu Nong smiled slightly, and her smile was as beautiful as a blooming flower.
Shangguan Wanning walked in and found that the furnishings in the house were very elegant, completely different from the style of a military man like Zheng Binghang.
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