Chapter 222: Neglected
Mother Xu's statement was a smart move, but Shen Wan was still a little worried. After all, she thought of considering the princess's face, but Mother Xu didn't, so how could she be loyal?
But she was willing to give Mother Xu a chance.
Chen Wan put down the teacup in her hand and smiled faintly, "Concubine Wen and the Second Madam both thought that my husband was their son. They must have paid a lot of attention to Lanxuan. There must be someone they have planted in this courtyard. Mother Xu has been taking care of Lanxuan for so many years, it's impossible that she doesn't know anything about it."
"Those people can no longer stay in Zhaolanxuan. Send them somewhere else."
Mother Xu was startled. The Crown Princess had been married for some time, but she had not yet taken over the key to Zhao Lanxuan's account books. She thought that the Crown Princess was not good at housekeeping, but she didn't expect that she just didn't want to.
Mother Xu said hurriedly, "There are a few maids who went to Concubine Wen and the diligent ones in the South Courtyard..."
“Since you knew, why didn’t you knock on the door and report it to the princess?” Shen Wan’s voice was slightly deep.
Mother Xu felt a chill run down her spine. Her knees softened and she knelt down, saying, "In the past, the palace was harmonious. Concubine Wen and the Second Madam were very concerned about the Crown Prince. I didn't think much about it..."
Chen Wan chuckled, "I didn't pursue it before, and I don't want it to happen again in the future. Mother Xu is a smart person. She should know that the prince is protecting the prince. You are loyal to the prince and the princess. I will not treat you unfairly, but you are blinded by a little profit. There are many people in this world who make money but have no life to spend it."
Mother Xu repeatedly expressed her opinion, and Shen Wan said, “Get up.”
Mother Xu stood up with difficulty and stepped back.
After Mother Xu left, Yin Chuan asked Chen Wan, "Will Mother Xu still be useful in the future?"
Shen Wan said, “Mother Xu is a smart person. She knows what can be done and what cannot be done.”
The prince did not pursue such a serious matter as the substitution of Concubine Wen and the Second Madam. The princess would not care about the fact that Madam Xu had accepted benefits from Concubine Wen and the Second Madam before, but if she continues to accept them in the future, she would be courting death.
Chen Wan looked at the gold bracelet on her wrist. Fortunately, Xie Jingyu asked her to wear the bracelet given by the old lady. Otherwise, because Concubine Wen and the Second Lady disliked her, they would definitely not let her give birth to Xie Jingyu's child. With their people in Zhaolanxuan, God knows where they would make a move. It would be really hard to guard against.
Shen Wan took some cakes to eat, and Chun'er came in and said, "Crown Princess, Prince Yuzhang and the others are leaving."
Shen Wan asked, "Where is my eldest brother?"
"We went together."
When Prince Yuzhang and the others left, Shen Wan didn't have to see them off, but she had to see her brother off.
Shen Wan stood up to see him off, but Shen Li didn't let him go. "You can't see me off."
Shen Wan, “…???”
I’m just sending my brother out, why can’t I do that?
Then I saw them walking towards the wall.
If you go out seriously, it will take a long time, but climbing over the wall is much faster.
A group of people who don't follow the beaten path, with black lines sliding down their foreheads.
After watching them walk away arm in arm, talking and laughing, Chen Wan turned and went to the study.
There was a fruit plate on the desk. Shen Wan picked a grape, peeled it and handed it to Xie Jingyu's mouth.
Xie Jingyu looked at Shen Wan, and Shen Wan blinked, "Don't you like grapes?"
Xie Jingyu said, "Thinking about the days when I was ignored before, I can't help but feel a little dazed."
Shen Wan, “…”
Neglected...
Who is neglecting whom?
This word is not suitable for him.
Shen Wan wanted to take back her hand holding the grapes, but just as she moved, he came over and ate the grapes, and the next moment, she was in his arms.
Shen Wan, “……!!!”
How much does this person like to cuddle?
It would be fine if it happened normally, but it also happened with a wound on his back. He didn't want the wound to heal.
Shen Wan glared at him, and then his mouth was blocked.
The sweetness of grapes with a hint of sourness spreads in the mouth.
Yinchuan came in and saw this scene. Her cheeks flushed and she quickly turned her back. But after she walked out, she stopped and knocked on the door, saying, "Prince's Consort, Miss Shen is here..."
Chen Wan didn't know Yin Chuan had come in. She hit Xie Jingyu and said, "Can you please behave yourself?"
If the wound is opened like this, she will not be able to help but rub salt into it.
When Shen Wan wanted to get up, Xie Jingyu pressed her waist and said as if to punish her, "Your husband is narrow-minded and only has room for you in his heart. Don't misunderstand me again in the future."
Is this how narrow-mindedness is used?
Knowing that he was well-read, Shen Wan did not question him.
Shen Wan nodded slightly, and Xie Jingyu let her go.
Shen Wan went out, walked to the door, and looked back at Xie Jingyu.
No matter who he liked in his previous life, when she saw him blocking the knife for her and giving her hope of life, and then falling off the cliff, she regretted that she had been dwelling on her past life and had caused so much unpleasantness with Xie Jingyu.
She didn't know if there would be another person like this in the future, but she didn't want to miss him. She couldn't just give up without even trying.
The one who is close to the water gets the moon first. She has the advantage in any case. Besides, the birthday banquet of Concubine Dowager Kang has passed, but the girl has not shown up, and it is very likely that she will never show up again.
Retracting her gaze, Shen Wan stepped out of the study. Shen Ling entered the yard and saw Shen Wan. She smiled and said, "Sister Shen Wan..."
Shen Wan went over and asked with a smile, "Are you here alone?"
Shen Ling shook his head. "I'm with my mother. She's at the princess's place. I heard you were stabbed yesterday and you were frightened, so I came to see you."
Chen Wan invited Chen Ling to the flower hall to talk. Chen Ling was lively and pleasing to the eye.
Chen Ling stayed in Zhaolanxuan for a quarter of an hour. Chen Wan didn't mention taking her to see Xie Jingyu, and she didn't mention it either. Instead, she asked, "Mother Zhao said that the Prince of Yuzhang and the others are here with Brother Jingyu..."
Shen Wan, “…???”
Shen Wan said, “Prince Yuzhang and the others have already left.”
"Gone?"
Shen Ling asked, "When did they leave? I didn't see them leave when I entered the mansion."
Shen Wan said, "They thought the road to the front yard was too far, so they climbed over the wall."
Shen Ling looked disappointed.
The corner of Shen Wan's eye twitched. Could it be that Shen Ling likes Prince Yuzhang?
No, girls are shy. If they really like Prince Yuzhang, they won’t ask directly. Instead, Chu Yang and Zhao Ang might be more interested.
Chen Ling came to Zhaolanxuan and left without even seeing Xie Jingyu. If she really liked Xie Jingyu, this would not have been possible.
Yin Chuan sent Shen Ling to the princess. Shen Wan returned to the study. Xie Jingyu was reading a book. He curled his lips and asked, "Why didn't you bring her to see me?"
A certain gentleman looked in a good mood, and Shen Wan's teeth itched when he saw it. "She hasn't gone far. If you want to see her, I'll call her back."
"Come here."
Shen Wan walked over in a daze.
Xie Jingyu hugged Shen Wan and sat her on the desk, stroking her delicate lips with his thumb, "This mouth is really irritating."
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