Shangguan Wanning waited in Zuixianlou for a whole afternoon but Mu Jingrui did not show up.
He probably won't come.
She returned home with a lost mood. The token of the Shenji Camp kept circling in her mind, like a shadow hanging over her heart that could not be shaken off.
"Young Miss, you're back." The housekeeper looked anxiously at the door, hurried down the steps to greet her, and said in a low voice, "Young Miss is back."
Shangguan Wanning was stunned and her thoughts paused for a moment.
"She's alone?"
"No, there is also the King of Qin... No, it's the Second Uncle."
There was a hint of fear in Shangguan Wanning's eyes.
She sent so many people to chase and intercept Xiao Zhenting, just to prevent him from returning to the capital. She knew in her heart that besides watching her, Xiao Yujue and Mu Jingrui would definitely do the same thing.
However, with the joint efforts of the opposing forces, Xiao Zhenting still arrived in the capital safely.
Shangguan Wanning suddenly realized that during the time Xiao Zhenting was demoted, he was definitely not really weeding and farming.
She took a deep breath and walked to the main hall. She saw Shangguan Xiaoxiao standing beside her mother, patting her shoulders attentively.
Xiao Zhenting sat at the lower position, wearing a simple and plain gown, and seemed to have completely lost his former arrogance and domineering attitude.
"Sister is back?" Shangguan Xiaoxiao took the initiative to step forward and bowed to Shangguan Wanning.
Xiao Zhenting also stood up, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Please don't be offended by my sudden visit, Princess An Ning."
I don’t know if it’s a psychological effect, but Shangguan Wanning always feels that there is something else behind Xiao Zhenting’s words.
"I'm not surprised, I just feel a little surprised."
Shangguan Wanning secretly clenched her fists and calmly pushed Shangguan Xiaoxiao away from her mother.
She found some gifts on the table, which were not of high value, and looked at Xiao Zhenting meaningfully.
"My mother is not in good health and cannot be exposed to the wind for a long time. Thank you for your concern. It's getting late, so I won't delay you two from doing your business."
Shangguan Wanning was clearly ordering them to leave.
She didn't want these two people hanging around in front of her. Just looking at them made her feel inexplicably annoyed and anxious.
"Ning'er," Madam Shangguan's tone became heavier, as if she was somewhat dissatisfied with Shangguan Wanning's words.
She smiled and looked at Xiao Zhenting, saying, "Ning'er has been spoiled by me, don't mind it. Xiaoxiao is going back to her parents' home, how can she live outside? Xiaoxiao's room is still reserved, you can stay there without worry."
"Mom..." Shangguan Wanning was a little anxious, but her mother stopped her with a look.
"Thank you, ma'am."
"Thank you, mother-in-law."
A faint smile appeared on Xiao Zhenting's lips, but Shangguan Wanning felt that there was a cunning and sinister tone in it.
The housekeeper took Xiao Zhenting and Shangguan Xiaoxiao out. Shangguan Wanning immediately dismissed all the servants and complained, "Mom, why did you leave them at home? Now that Dad is not at home, I really don't have that much energy to deal with it..."
"Why are you so anxious? Don't you think mother knows what you are thinking?"
Mrs. Shangguan stood up and stared at the gifts brought by Shangguan Xiaoxiao and Xiao Zhenting.
"The things they bought were not of high value. They just wanted to show us that they had a bad life. Although Xiao Zhenting was ordered to return to the capital, the court did not even arrange a place for him to live."
"This shows that those cunning court officials are still on the sidelines. Ning'er, I know you are wary of Xiao Zhenting. In this case, instead of letting him live outside and worrying about him playing tricks all the time, it is better to arrange for him to stay under your nose."
"We have many experts in the Prime Minister's Mansion, so we are not afraid that he will reveal the truth. If it really comes to a last resort, it will be much easier to take action."
Shangguan Wanning was stunned.
She had never thought that her mother, who had always only eaten vegetarian food and chanted Buddhist scriptures in the temple, could be so cunning and scheming.
"Mom, you..." Shangguan Wanning breathed a sigh of relief because her mother was not as weak as she had imagined.
Mrs. Shangguan turned around and looked at her daughter, then reached out to tidy up her long hair.
"Do you think your mother is scary?"
Shangguan Wanning shook her head.
"Mother grew up in a military family, and has seen all kinds of intrigues and bloodshed. Many times I just don't bother to argue with others. In the past, your father took care of all the big and small things in the family, but now... it's up to us, mother and daughter."
Shangguan Wanning's heart ached deeply.
"Mom, don't worry, I will definitely find Dad back."
Shangguan Yue had been missing for too long, and rumors had begun to spread in the court. The emperor summoned him three times but he was never able to enter the palace. Shangguan Wanning had no choice but to tell the truth.
There was an uproar throughout the government and the country.
The emperor immediately dispatched the Jingzhao Prefecture and the Imperial Guards to track down Shangguan Yue's whereabouts.
Shangguan Wanning went to the palace to pay her respects to the concubines as usual.
Now in the harem, the Queen Mother is dead, the Queen has been deposed, and there is no leader at all.
Everyone just wanted to please Concubine Xianniang Ge Shuyan, who was currently in the limelight and the most favored concubine in the harem.
While waiting for Ge Shuyan to summon them, almost everyone was in the imperial garden admiring the flowers and chatting.
Shangguan Wanning was full of worries, standing in the corner, staring at the ** in front of her.
"Princess."
A clear and loud shout brought Shangguan Wanning back to her senses.
Shangguan Wanning turned around and saw Yin Yuqing walking towards her.
"What's up?"
Perhaps because of her deep love for Mu Jingrui, Shangguan Wanning had complicated feelings towards Yin Yuqing. She herself had to admit that she was a little jealous of Yin Yuqing.
"My husband asked me to return this thing to the princess." Yin Yuqing took out a letter from her sleeve and handed it over.
Shangguan Wanning's face changed slightly. She noticed that everyone was looking at her curiously, and she couldn't help feeling a little uncomfortable.
"Princess, my husband asked me to tell you a few words. He and you are destined to be together and your love is gone. No matter who was right or wrong before, it's all in the past. After all, there is a difference between men and women. If he meets you privately again, I'm afraid it will affect your reputation."
"You..." Lu Tong couldn't bear it anymore and wanted to refute Yin Yuqing, but was stopped by Shangguan Wanning.
Arguing with Yin Yuqing under such circumstances would only bring humiliation to oneself.
"Forget it, Midoriya, let's go."
Shangguan Wanning just wanted to keep things quiet, she knew what it meant to be afraid of what people said.
"Please stay, my lady."
Yin Yuqing, however, refused to give in and called Shangguan Wanning. "Your letter."
Shangguan Wanning's face turned pale. If she took the letter back in public, she would definitely become a laughing stock.
"Princess, you are still waiting to be married. Please be careful with your words and actions to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. It is better for you and my husband not to meet again in the future."
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