When the prince left the palace, he took Deng Xue and the other two out of the palace. After meeting Tian Mingwu, he personally sent them back to Duke Zhao's mansion.
Zhao Yiming and Tian An were not at home, and there was no proper master in the mansion. Aunt Xu took Zhao Shuhua and bravely went to receive them. The prince only explained that Tian An and Zhao Yiming were sent out on errands by the emperor, and asked them to guard the mansion and wait for the two to return, and then said goodbye.
When Zhao Ningsong got the news and climbed out of Ziyi's bed, the prince had already left.
When she heard that Zhao Yiming and his wife were going on a long trip, her eyes suddenly sparkled and a smile appeared on her face.
He went to look for Aunt Xu with a grin on his face, but unfortunately she couldn't even get into the courtyard. He was so angry that he kicked her a few times and cursed her, "Bitch, you don't know how to be polite," before leaving angrily.
As soon as he left Aunt Xu's courtyard, he hurriedly sent someone to inquire about Zhao Yiming and Tian An's entry into the palace.
"It's best if these two don't come back after they go out. If they don't come back, this Duke's Mansion will still belong to me." When he thought of the dowry that Tian An brought when they got married, his eyes began to glow green, and he felt that those things were all his.
After thinking about it, he walked to Wang's yard for the first time.
There is only one maid in Wang's courtyard now, who can barely be considered as Concubine Xu's person.
Seeing Zhao Ningsong coming, those who were smart enough avoided him.
After Zhao Ningsong entered Wang's room, he turned his eyes and secretly ran to the window to eavesdrop.
Wang was still lying in bed, unable to get up. Aunt Xu had someone add something to her medicine, so she couldn't be cured, but she couldn't die either.
On weekdays, there is only a little maid to look after her. The yard is cleaned quite well, but there are inevitably some "careless" places, and there is an indescribable strange smell in the house.
Zhao Ningsong covered his nose with a strange look, and walked around the room twice in disgust. Only then did he see Wang, who was disheveled and lying on the bed, and immediately frowned and said:
"Look at you now. How can you lie on the couch in broad daylight? Do you still look like a lady?
"Hiss! What's that strong smell in your room?"
Wang, who was pretending to sleep with her eyes closed, suddenly heard Zhao Ningsong's voice. She opened her eyes abruptly and saw that it was really him. Hatred filled her eyes.
She taunted him, "Master, you are truly a forgetful person. It is thanks to you that I cannot get off the bed, and now you ask me about it."
Zhao Ningsong touched his nose feeling a little guilty, but there was no trace of regret on his face.
Thinking Wang was making fun of him, he said impatiently, "Alright, Zhao Yiming has been ordered out on a mission, and even that peasant girl Tian An has gone with him. Now is our chance to retake the Duke's Mansion. Hurry and get up."
Wang did not move, but closed her eyes and refused to look at Zhao Ningsong.
Firstly, she really couldn't move, and secondly, even if Zhao Yiming and Tian An were not there, they would come back sooner or later.
Zhao Ningsong probably wanted her to be the first to take the blame again, and take advantage of the two's absence to abuse his power in the mansion and gain benefits. When the two came back, he would use her to take the blame, and he would get the benefit, and they could live in peace.
Humph! She's not that stupid.
The two of them are worthy of being a couple. Zhao Ningsong knew what she was thinking without having to guess when he saw her expression.
He immediately pointed at her and cursed her with a look of disapproval, "Foolish woman, what else can you do besides being jealous? Huh?"
"That little..." He glanced outside the door and continued in a low voice, "Since that little bastard has gone out, he must not come back. Are you waiting for him to come back and bully us?"
When Wang heard this, she opened her eyes and could no longer sit still. "You mean..." She raised her hand fiercely and wiped her neck.
Zhao Ningsong nodded and agreed.
The maid who was eavesdropping outside the window was frightened by the conversation between the two. She covered her mouth carefully and retreated, then ran towards Aunt Xu's yard.
Although she did not personally torture Wang these days, she did not do anything in Wang's room except preparing daily meals and medicine. Otherwise, there would not be such a strong smell in her room.
Wang has always been vindictive. If they really succeed and regain control of the Duke's Mansion, she will be the first one not to let her go.
After meeting the Crown Prince today, Aunt Xu knew that something might have changed in the mansion. She was discussing countermeasures with Zhao Shuhua when her personal maid came with the only maid in Wang's courtyard.
After hearing her words, his face turned pale and he said in a trembling voice: "The Duke is the emperor's nephew, how dare they?"
Seeing Aunt Xu like this, the little maidservant became even more frightened. She knelt on the ground and kowtowed, "Please help me, Aunt! Madam will not let me go."
Zhao Shuhua has been with Tian An for so long that she has become much braver and more courageous than before.
First, he pulled the little maid up, then went to help her mother. "Mother, I think we shouldn't rush into any chaos. Since my cousin and his wife are on a mission for the emperor, they must have made every possible preparation. Even if my father and his men really dared to do this, it wouldn't be that easy to pull off."
Hearing this, Aunt Xu calmed herself down and said, "I was confused."
"But..." She rubbed her brow, her fatigue evident. "We don't have to worry about the Duke for now, but I'm afraid peace in this mansion won't last two days. We have to find a way to stabilize the situation and wait for the Duke and his wife to return."
Unlike Zhao Ningsong and Wang, they extremely hope that Zhao Yiming and Tian An will be in charge of the mansion. If Wang and Zhao Ningsong really succeed and Zhao Yiming and Tian An cannot come back, they will probably not have a good end.
The mother and daughter discussed for a while, took the little girl from Wang's courtyard and went to Zhao Yiming and Tian An's Tongxin Courtyard.
Although Tian An and Zhao Yiming are not here, Nanny Xiao is someone who can handle things, and they can go and discuss what to do next with her.
In Tongxin Courtyard, Deng Xue, who knew the truth, was discussing rescue plans with the secret guards.
After leaving a few people to guard the mansion, the rest were about to leave the city immediately. Deng Xue wanted to go with them, but the secret guards disagreed, saying, "The conditions outside are difficult. It's better for the young lady to stay in the mansion and be looked after."
Unfortunately, Deng Xue silenced them with a single word. "How are you, a bunch of grown men, going to take care of the lady when the time comes?"
Seeing that they didn't say anything, Deng Xue took the lead and picked up her bag and walked in front.
As soon as Deng Xue and the secret guards left, Aunt Xu arrived.
The mother and daughter stayed in Nanny Xiao's room for more than half an hour.
When they came out again, Madam Xiao asked the little maid to stay in Tongxin Courtyard as a servant.
With Zhao Ningsong around, Aunt Xu couldn't protect her, and she could only stay in Tongxinyuan to save her life.
After all, she was the one she brought here with her. Aunt Xu advised, "Work harder, Aunt Xiao won't make things difficult for you."
When the little maid learned that her life was temporarily saved, she immediately knelt down and kowtowed in gratitude, "Thank you, Auntie, thank you, Madam. I will work hard and will never be lazy."
After leaving Tongxin Courtyard, Aunt Xu and her daughter rushed to various rooms and courtyards in the mansion without stopping.
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