"How are you?" Shangguan Wanning asked with concern.
Zheng Zhixing seemed to have something to say and made a gesture as if to curse, but was glared at by Zheng Binghang with a warning look. He could only swallow his resentment and dissatisfaction helplessly.
But he was not convinced after all, so he rolled up his sleeves and let Shangguan Wanning take a look.
Shangguan Wanning discovered that there was a clearly visible bruise on Zheng Zhixing's arm, which had just been caused.
She was startled.
"Someone is plotting against me..."
"Hush." Zheng Binghang also glared at Shangguan Wanning and said in a low voice, "There's something strange about this matter. Be careful, there may be ears on the other side of the wall. Let's talk about it when we get back."
Shangguan Wanning nodded calmly.
She hesitated for a moment and stopped, then softly told Lu Tong, "Take the wound medicine and give it to Jing Rui."
Shangguan Wanning accompanied Zheng Zhixing back to the Yiyonghou Mansion. Fortunately, his grandfather was at home. He was a little surprised to see his grandson coming back injured, and hurriedly found a palace doctor to bandage his wounds.
"Dad, Zhixing was injured this time because someone had set him up against me. I don't know... who it was."
Zheng Binghang recalled every detail of the incident, but there were too many people and he couldn't think of any clue for a moment.
Zheng Guoxun frowned slightly, as if thinking about something.
"It seems that someone doesn't want people from our Zheng family to join the Imperial Guard. Fortunately, the emperor was not injured and therefore did not blame us. Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous."
Shangguan Wanning listened to her grandfather and second uncle discussing this matter without saying a word, but fell into deep thought.
Although the emperor did not punish them, he did not express anything either. Could it be that... he has become wary of the Zheng family?
After all, the Zheng family had outstanding military achievements and not only had a high prestige among the people, but most of the generals in the court were Zheng Guoxun's disciples.
How could such a family background not make the emperor wary? After all, there is a saying that goes "great achievements will shock the emperor."
On the way back, Shangguan Wanning was still worried and couldn't let it go.
According to her memories from her previous life, the emperor's health was getting worse and worse. A new emperor appoints new ministers, and it seems that she needs to find a new backer to further consolidate the status of the Shangguan and Zheng families.
Shangguan Wanning felt a little annoyed and lifted the curtain of the carriage to look outside.
A gust of autumn wind blew, and a yellow leaf blew into her carriage. She suddenly remembered that this winter, the northwest region would have a snowstorm that was rare in a century.
By then...
Since she was reborn, Shangguan Wanning decided to do something for her parents and her grandfather's family.
When she returned home, she saw the servants were busy arranging Shangguan Xiaoxiao's wedding, and she couldn't help feeling a little annoyed.
Shangguan Wanning passed by the garden and saw Aunt Zhao scolding the maid and the nanny harshly.
Ever since Shangguan Xiaoxiao's marriage was settled, she began to become arrogant and domineering, as if her identity as the second prince's mother-in-law gave her more self-confidence and a sense of superiority.
Shangguan Wanning just thought it was ridiculous and walked around the garden to the other side.
On the wedding day, the Prime Minister's residence was packed with guests and was extremely lively.
Shangguan Wanning greeted the women from each family on behalf of her sick mother. They joked with each other and chatted while drinking.
Mu Jingyan walked to Shangguan Wanning's side, hesitated for a long time without saying anything, and just drank the wine in the glass.
"Well, I did it."
Shangguan Wanning was stunned for a moment, then laughed out loud.
"Why did you drink this glass of wine?"
"I want to say sorry to you, and...I owe you a thank you."
When Mu Jingyan learned that it was Shangguan Yue who kept the most important evidence for them, she felt grateful, but also felt a little ashamed when she thought about how angry and humiliated Shangguan Wanning she had been.
"I know I was wrong before, you...or, you can just hit me a few times or scold me a few times."
"I don't remember what was right or wrong." Shangguan Wanning liked Mu Jingyan's frankness. She lowered her eyelids and thought for a while, then said, "If you really want to apologize to me, do me a favor."
"You say. As long as I can do it."
"Tell your brother for me that I will be going on a long trip in a few days and will not be back in the capital for a while. Tell him to take care of himself. Also... congratulations on becoming the general of the Shenji Camp."
Mu Jingyan saw a trace of sadness in Shangguan Wanning's eyes. She responded faintly and walked away.
Not long after, Mu Jingyan asked the maid to come and borrow Shangguan Wanning's room to rest.
Shangguan Wanning asked Lutong to arrange a room for her. Not long after, Mu Jingyan asked the maid to invite her over.
She thought Mu Jingyan was unwell, so she hurried over, but when she opened the door, she saw Mu Jingrui.
Shangguan Wanning immediately understood that this was Mu Jingyan's arrangement for them to meet. However, thinking of what her father had said before, her cheeks still flushed involuntarily.
"Xiaoyan said you were going to leave the capital for a while?" Mu Jingrui didn't want to meet Shangguan Wanning in private, but he wanted to ask clearly. "Why?"
"My mother's health has been getting worse recently. A few years ago, there was a doctor named Qin in the palace. He was very skilled in medicine, and every time he diagnosed and prescribed medicine for my mother, she would get better. Unfortunately, a year ago, Doctor Qin retired and returned to his hometown. So, I want to go find him to prescribe some more medicine."
"You don't necessarily have to go for this." Mu Jingrui frowned and said, "There are so many people in the Shangguan family who can be deployed."
"In addition to seeking medicine, I also hope to pray for my mother. I plan to go into every temple I pass by and burn incense. Along the way, there will always be a god who can protect my mother."
Mu Jingrui could not stop Shangguan Wanning's filial piety.
He thought for a moment and said, "I'll escort you."
"How can that be? You have just taken over the Shenji Camp, and there are many things waiting for you to do. In short, you should just focus on assisting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. When you become successful, it will be our turn..."
Shangguan Wanning did not continue speaking, but just lowered her head and avoided Mu Jingrui's gaze.
Ripples appeared in Mu Jingrui's heart. The bright moonlight shone through the gap in the window and gently fell on Shangguan Wanning's body.
His heart gradually softened and he couldn't help but hold her hand.
"Be careful when you go out. Send someone to bring back a letter every time you arrive at a place."
Shangguan Wanning smiled lightly, looked at Mu Jingrui and asked, "Should I send the letter... to you, or to my father?"
Mu Jingrui was about to speak when his face suddenly darkened and he heard footsteps approaching.
He pulled Shangguan Wanning over and hid behind the screen.
With a creaky sound, the door was pushed open and a head poked in cautiously.
"Brother, are you still there?"
Mu Jingrui finally breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at Shangguan Wanning trying hard to hold back her smile, he pinched her nose lovingly, then took her hand and walked out.
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