Chapter 730 Red Plum and White Snow
Qian Qiyue muttered that she was not sleepy. She was so excited that she wanted to hold Tang Ning and talk until the end of time.
Tang Ning just listened quietly, replying from time to time. After a while, there was no sound from the other side for a long time. When he looked up, he saw that the girl who had just said she was not sleepy had fallen asleep on the couch with a pillow in her arms.
Seeing her curled up with her eyes closed, Tang Ning shook his head, feeling a bit amused.
"You still say you're not sleepy."
She grumbled softly and asked Yuejian to move the small table off the couch. She then helped Qian Qiyue lay her down and covered her with a quilt. After all this, there was no sign of her waking up. She just mumbled something vaguely and fell asleep again.
Tang Ning looked at Qian Qiyue's sleeping face and said, "She's really tired."
Yue Jian whispered, "How about I carry Madam Qian to bed?"
"Forget it, don't move."
The couch was flat and warm, and Qian Qiyue finally fell asleep. There was no need to move around.
Tang Ning tucked the quilt in for her, then turned around and stood up to lead Yue Jian out. When they reached the door, he said to the maid outside, "Keep a good eye on Madam Qian and don't let her catch a cold. If she wakes up and looks for me, tell her I went to my aunt's place."
"Yes, Princess."
It was getting dark outside, and snowflakes began to fall from the sky again as the cold wind blew.
As the New Year approaches, the plum blossoms bloom more and more everywhere. The faint fragrance drifts over on the cold wind. Tang Ning glances into the distance and can see the sea of flowers even at night.
Yue Jian followed her gaze, then whispered under her umbrella, "I heard that Patriarch Gu had these plum blossoms specially brought here. These white snow-red plum blossoms are far more delicate than ordinary plum blossoms. They have a hard time blooming in the first year after being transplanted, so Patriarch Gu had them sent to the capital with their roots and soil."
"In addition to these, there is also a large patch of green plums by the small lake in the backyard. The head of the Gu family has people take care of them every day, and they are in full bloom."
The red plum blossoms, white snow, and rolling green waves are almost the same as the crabapple garden in Tang Mansion.
Tang Ning raised the corner of her mouth slightly: "Uncle always cares about Aunt."
She held the hot water bottle in her arms, and suddenly she missed the crabapple trees in the yard that her brother had planted for her. They were so beautiful when the flowers bloomed in spring.
Tang Ning turned to Yue Jian who was standing beside him and said, "Send someone back to the palace to tell my brother that I won't be back for the next two days. If anything happens, send someone to look for me at Rong's house."
Yue Jian asked quietly, "Are you worried about Miss Zhou?"
Tang Ning said "hmm". Although Zhou Yuchang no longer had the intention of seeking death after being persuaded by her, her marriage with the He family had not been resolved yet. Before leaving today, He Jia Sanlang looked calm and made it clear that he was unwilling to cancel the engagement. However, whether the marriage should continue or be cancelled was not something that could be explained clearly in just a few words.
He Jin has feelings for Zhou Yuchang, and Tang Ning can see that he is unwilling to break off the engagement, but human hearts are unpredictable. Can he really not care about what Zhou Yuchang has encountered?
And as for Zhou Yuchang, it’s still unclear whether her knot in her heart can be completely untied.
As long as the affairs between the Wenxin Marquis Mansion and the He family remain uncertain, people will always feel uneasy.
Tang Ning said softly: "It's not just because of Sister Yuchang, but also because of Marquis Wenxin."
"My brother relies heavily on Marquis Wenxin, so the Marquis Wenxin's mansion cannot be in trouble, not even the slightest bit of bad reputation. Otherwise, if people seize upon it and attack it, it will make things difficult for my brother. Moreover, if the He family issue is not resolved quickly, if it really becomes a big deal and spreads to the South, it will distract Marquis Wenxin."
Marquis Wenxin was fighting outside to quell a rebellion for the imperial court, and she and her brother had to protect his family.
This was not only because of her personal relationship with her aunt and Zhou Yuchang's mother and daughter, but also because of the importance of Marquis Wenxin to the court and her brother.
They cannot let their loyal ministers down.
Tang Ning said softly, "Send someone to tell my brother to get more rest and take good care of himself. I'll go back once things are settled here."
Yue Jian nodded: "Okay."
Tang Ning: "A Ru should still be at the academy. You can go pick her up later. She will stay at Rong's house for the next few days."
Yuejian: "Yes."
When Tang Ning went to Rongyue Courtyard in the wind and snow, the wife of Marquis Wenxin had already woken up.
Seeing Tang Ning coming, she hurriedly wanted to get up. Tang Ning untied the cloak and handed it to Nian Xia, while quickly stepping forward to support the wife of Marquis Wenxin.
"Aunt Jun, your injury hasn't healed yet, don't get up."
The wife of Marquis Wenxin said, "My injury is no longer a problem."
Rong Yue sat aside: "Whether it's a problem or not depends on the doctor's opinion. The wound on your head hasn't healed yet, and you've been tossing and turning these days. Now that you've finally woken up, just lie down. Tang Ning is not a stranger, why are you being so formal?"
The wife of Marquis Wenxin was a little amused when she heard this. She was not being polite, but Tang Ning's current status was extraordinary.
She is still willing to acknowledge her elder because she values friendship, but she cannot really act like an elder and think of herself as a big shot. There is a difference between the ruler and the minister. If one does not know the etiquette and acts based on old friendship, then no matter how much friendship there is, it will eventually be exhausted.
Rong Yue knew her friend was thoughtful and patted her hands, "Alright, this isn't the time to be polite."
Tang Ning also said: "Aunt Jun, are you going to be distant with me?"
The wife of Marquis Wenxin was left with no choice but to lie down again. Her face was not much better than Zhou Yuchang's, she looked pale and sick, and had also lost weight.
"Where is Sister Yuchang?" Tang Ning asked.
"I let her go and rest first."
There was a cut on Zhou Yuchang's neck, and a large pool of blood was flowing out. It was already a struggle for him to hold on and wait for her to wake up.
Mrs. Wenxinhou said a few words to her and then forced her to go to the compartment to rest. She also specially asked her personal nanny and Mingcui to watch over her. Fortunately, Zhou Yuchang really had no idea of committing suicide, and in order to reassure Mrs. Wenxinhou, she did not resist at all.
Just now, Rong Yue supported her and quietly went over to take a look. She was sleeping very soundly, and she didn't look like she was asleep before, which made her feel uneasy.
Mrs. Wenxinhou's eyes couldn't help but warm up when she thought of her daughter's peaceful sleeping face.
"Tang Ning, I really want to thank you today. If it weren't for your counseling, I don't know when Yu Chang would be able to get over it."
Tang Ning didn't hypocritically refuse her gratitude, but said softly: "Sister Yuchang is a very intelligent girl. Once she thinks it through, she won't be trapped in the past anymore. If you are still worried that she will feel bored in the mansion after some time, let her go to the academy more often and talk with A'ru."
"I've wanted to set up a women's academy before, but I'm still short of a few female teachers. I've wanted to invite you and Sister Yuchang for a long time, but I've always been too embarrassed to ask. Now I'm shamelessly asking you. I wonder if Aunt Jun would be willing to help me?"
The wife of Marquis Wenxin was stunned for a moment, and the next moment her eyes almost filled with tears.
"Yes, yes."
She trembled, "Yu Chang is willing too."
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