Liu Cairen was indeed forced into a desperate situation.
Ever since she fell out of favor and was banished to the cold palace, the concubines who had been bullied by her would ridicule and retaliate against her from time to time.
She even ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to deduct her already meager daily necessities. She often suffered from poverty and illness.
During the long period of time since she was banished to the cold palace, Xiao Zhenting could hardly protect himself and was completely unable to give her any protection.
Now, seeing that Xiao Zhenting's situation has improved after marrying Ling Zhiru, Liu Cairen's heart is already broken.
She was like a frightened bird, tortured to the point of being on the verge of death. Any small blow could completely break down her psychological defenses.
After Concubine Liu hanged herself, Xiao Zhenting was not allowed to enter the harem to mourn his mother and collect her body. He went to beg the emperor to let him fulfill his filial duty, but the emperor ignored him and refused to even see him.
It was not until Ling Zhiru went to the palace to plead with the Queen Mother that Xiao Zhenting was allowed to wear mourning clothes for his mother and keep vigil for her outside the cold palace.
The heavy rain lasted for three days and three nights, and Xiao Zhenting knelt for three days and three nights until he fainted in the rain and was carried back by the guards in the mansion.
"Miss, now everyone is talking about the filial piety of the King of Qin." Lu Tong fanned Shangguan Wanning and said what she had heard from outside.
Filial piety?
Shangguan Wanning sneered.
Is Xiao Zhenting worthy?
but……
Shangguan Wanning thought secretly that although Xiao Zhenting was cruel and ruthless to everyone, he at least had a little conscience towards his mother.
"Miss, the second young lady is back and is asking to see you outside the door." The nanny came in to report.
Shangguan Wanning was a little surprised.
Shangguan Xiaoxiao had hardly come back recently. Even if she came back, she only came to see her father for some purpose. Why did he think of her today?
"Miss, if you don't want to see her, I will go out and get rid of her for you now." Lu Tong could see that Shangguan Waning was not happy to see Shangguan Xiaoxiao.
Shangguan Wanning smiled softly. "Since she's here, she must have something to say. Let her in."
Soon, Shangguan Xiaoxiao came in under the guidance of the nanny.
She bowed politely to Shangguan Wanning.
When you give someone a gift, you must have something in mind.
"How come you have time to come back today, little sister? Dad told me when he left this morning that he would not be back for lunch. What would you like to eat, little sister? I'll ask the kitchen to make some more."
Shangguan Xiaoxiao could hear the alienation in Shangguan Wanning's tone. Her heart was trembling with excitement. She lowered her head and bit her lips. She clenched her hands into fists in her sleeves and tried her best to endure it.
"Sister, please help me."
Shangguan Xiaoxiao knelt down in front of Shangguan Wanning and raised her head with tears in her eyes.
Shangguan Wanning was slightly startled. "What's the matter?"
"The prince had a high fever after being caught in the rain while keeping vigil for his mother. Even the imperial physician was invited to help, but it was of no use. I know that your master is a skilled doctor. Please save him, for the sake of your deep love for him."
Shangguan Wanning's brows were furrowed into a frown.
She really couldn't figure out whether Shangguan Xiaoxiao was stupid or did it on purpose, and even said something like "deeply in love" in front of her.
"Sister, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just... I'm powerless. Even the imperial physician can't help, so how can my master have this ability?"
Shangguan Wanning sighed silently.
She knew very well that Sun Jinyao hated Xiao Zhenting to the core.
Even if Lu Xiangzi agreed, he would try his best to stop it.
"elder sister……"
"Sister, don't say anything more. I can't help you." Shangguan Wan Ning stood up and said indifferently, "Sister, if you have nothing else to do, go back to your room and rest."
Shangguan Xiaoxiao lowered her head, suppressed the murderous intent in the corner of her eyes, stood up and walked out without looking back.
Her face was pale and full of hatred.
Ever since Ling Zhiru came into the house, Xiao Zhenting became even colder towards her and didn't come to her room for several months.
Ling Zhiru relied on her family background to humiliate and bully her again and again. She was very angry, but she had no family to rely on.
Shangguan Xiaoxiao put her dignity and pride to plead with Shangguan Wan Ning, hoping to take this opportunity to gain merit in front of Xiao Zhenting, but who knows...
She didn't believe that Shangguan Wanning didn't understand, but she still ruthlessly cut off her last way of retreat.
Shangguan Xiaoxiao turned around and looked towards Shangguan Wanning's room.
"One day, I will put you under my feet."
Shangguan Xiaoxiao thought about it and left in anger.
Heavy rains for several days destroyed many houses outside the city and near the capital, leaving many people homeless. A large number of people flocked to the capital to seek refuge.
Even the people in the capital were affected in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation.
The imperial court ordered the granaries to be opened and grain to be released. Some high-ranking officials in the capital, in order to demonstrate their benevolence and generosity, also paid out of their own pockets to buy rice and noodles and distributed them to the people, temporarily ensuring the people's food and clothing.
As the prime minister, Shangguan Yue naturally had to let everyone see his attitude.
He discussed with some ministers in the court and decided that each family should take turns to give out medicine and porridge in front of the city gate.
Shangguan Wanning saw that many people were suffering from illnesses, so she set up tables and tents at the place where medicine and porridge were given away, and provided free medical treatment to the people.
Lu Xiangzi expressed his support for this.
"Miss, please take a rest." Lu Tong came over holding an umbrella. "There are only a few people left. You should go have lunch first. I have already prepared it in the teahouse in front."
Shangguan Wanning saw that the rain had subsided a lot, so she prescribed medicine for the remaining patients and went straight to the teahouse.
She pushed open the door of the private room, but Lu Tong did not follow her in, but walked away.
There were several exquisite side dishes on the table. Shangguan Wanning was about to walk over when she suddenly felt her body tighten and someone hugged her from behind.
A familiar breath came, making her heart flutter.
She turned around and met Mu Jingrui's deep eyes. "Why are you here?"
"Come and see you."
Mu Jingrui has never been able to find a chance to meet Shangguan Wanning, and the pain of missing him is almost driving him crazy.
He took Shangguan Wan Ning by the hand and sat down at the table. He served her a bowl of soup, cooled it down and handed it to her. "Drink the soup first, then eat. I asked the kitchen to make this soup especially for you."
Shangguan Wanning took a few bites and found the taste was exactly what she wanted.
"By the way, I saw a list of officials who were given free medicine and porridge in my father's study a few days ago. It seems that it will be your turn tomorrow, right?"
"Yeah." Mu Jingrui responded casually. He originally scoffed at the idea of spending money to buy fame, but he had to go with the flow.
Shangguan Wanning suddenly remembered that she had to go to the pharmacy to buy some medicine in the afternoon, so she spread her hands in front of Mu Jingrui.
"What?"
"Take out all the silver you have."
"What? Want to ask me for the betrothal gift in advance?" Mu Jingrui teased, but still put the purse in Shangguan Wanning's palm.
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