Maids and old women gathered outside the Lan courtyard, and Cui Xiaoxiao's painful cries could be heard from inside the yard.
This incident was such a big deal that even the old lady came over from Rongfu Hall. But now Wen Tingbai seemed to have lost his soul, sitting dejectedly on the stone bench without saying a word.
The old lady looked at Wen Tingbai and was furious. "No matter how angry you are, you can't kick him in the stomach. He's your own child."
"Grandfather, my grandson..." Wen Tingbai wanted to say a few more words, but after moving his throat, he couldn't say a word.
Not long after, the doctor hurriedly opened the door and stood in front of the old lady.
Before the old man could say anything, Madam Wang on the other side strode forward and asked, "How is it? Is the child safe?"
The doctor shook his head, sighed and said no more.
The old lady sighed, and her eyes turned colder towards Wen Tingbo, "It's useless."
Wen Tingbai knew in his heart that what the old lady said was not only about Cui Xiaoxiao in the courtyard, but also about him, Wen Tingbai. Nowadays, there is no aristocratic family in the capital that does not value offspring. His lineage is completely cut off.
Although Wen Tingbo was not very successful in the past, he was still very much loved by the old lady. Now, I am afraid that the old lady is also disappointed in him.
Seeing the old lady turn and leave, Madam Wang sighed and looked at Wen Tingbo and said, "I heard that the medicine this little hoof gave you is extremely hard to find. There is no possibility of a cure. I don't know where he got such a rare medicine from."
Wen Tingbai now felt ashamed. He covered his face with his hands and replied dejectedly, "My son doesn't know."
Mrs. Wang was extremely disappointed when she looked at her son. She only warned him, "Be careful and investigate thoroughly. Don't let someone harm you without you even realizing it."
Just as she finished speaking, Mrs. Wang saw Wen Xu standing behind the wall, looking timid and obedient.
Madam Wang forced a smile and waved towards Wen Xu, "Xu'er, why don't you come in? Come over here quickly."
Wen Xu saw this and hesitated for a while before daring to enter the courtyard from outside. He stood at Madam Wang's feet and greeted her, saying, "Grandson greets Madam. Madam, I pay my respects."
"Good boy." Madam Wang patted Wen Xu's head, glanced at her son, and said coldly, "Xu'er is your only son. You should treat him better in the future."
After Mrs. Wang finished speaking, she led Wen Xu out of the yard.
Wen Xu, led by Mrs. Wang, walked for a while, turned back to look at Lan Courtyard, and his eyes dimmed.
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But at this time, the courtyard of the Song Mansion saw a completely different scene.
Song Wanning took a sip of the tea that Caique brought her. She heard Caique lean over and whisper into her ear, "Miss, I have completed everything you asked me to do."
Song Wanning's eyes flashed, and she turned back to look at Caique and said, "Don't leave any traces."
"Don't worry, young lady. We won't find out anything." Cai Que whispered, "How did you know that Aunt Cui wanted to buy medicine? This way, we can really catch them all in one fell swoop."
Song Wanning chuckled and said calmly, "Mrs. Cui is such a proud person, how could she watch Wen Tingbai abandon her and look for someone new? I just helped her to achieve her goal more thoroughly."
The two maids were still chatting privately when, not long after, Zhuque came over from the other end of the corridor, looked at Song Wanning and said, "Miss, the master is in the front hall now. He said that the son of the Minister of Personnel is here to visit. Please come over and sit for a while and show your hospitality."
After hearing what Zhuque said, Song Wanning sat on the stool and sighed.
Song Jing naturally didn't want Song Wanning to stay at home forever, but Song Wanning didn't expect Song Jing to act so quickly.
"The young man from the Minister of Personnel's family has just turned nineteen, which is the right age for marriage." Cai Que turned around and looked at Song Wanning, surprised, "Could it be that the master is just saying that he wants the young lady to fulfill her duties as a host, but in fact he wants to see her..."
Song Wanning held her forehead and looked at Zhuque and said, "Go tell the master that I'm not feeling well and can't see guests."
Zhuque looked embarrassed and hurried forward to Song Wanning's feet to explain, "Miss, the master said that you can only go to see him once and leave after that. He also asked you to give him a favor and not offend the Shangshu family's kindness."
Song Wanning now knew in her heart that Song Jing had even cut off her retreat and was determined to make her go and meet the Shangshu family's legitimate son.
Song Wanning had no choice but to stand up and head towards the front hall. As she walked, she kept talking to the maid beside her, "My reputation is so bad, and the man who came to see me now probably values my father's current power. How could my father actually think that this would find a good son-in-law for me?"
"What the young lady said is not right." Zhuque behind Song Wanning said, "The young lady is not too old now, and she is beautiful. The master is a general in the court. If any family wants to marry the young lady, it will be a blessing for that family."
"You're quite sweet-talking, but I don't want to go to other people's homes to deal with that mess anymore." Song Wanning said, lifting the hanging flower door and walking towards the front hall.
She walked out of the small door in the front hall and heard the servant calling out, "Miss Ning is here."
Several people sitting in the hall turned their heads to look, and were all stunned by Song Wanning's appearance.
Song Wanning was now wearing a light blue floral skirt and a green jacket embroidered with lily of the valley. A scarf of the same color swayed in the wind, and her steps were graceful and graceful.
Because she is now a woman waiting to be married, with her jet-black hair tied up with a hairband hanging down in front of her chest, her face looks even more beautiful and otherworldly.
The most surprising person in the hall was undoubtedly Zhao Minghe, the eldest son of the Minister of Personnel. Zhao Minghe had been pushed and hustled into the room reluctantly. He had only heard his mother say that Song Wanning was extremely beautiful, and Zhao Minghe had initially disbelieved it. But now that he had met her, he realized his mother was right.
Zhao Minghe saw Song Wanning coming over and bowed to Song Jing, "Father."
Song Jing looked at his daughter and nodded, then turned his gaze to Zhao Minghe, "Wan Ning, this is Mr. Zhao, the eldest son of the Minister of Personnel. Mr. Zhao is young and promising, and is truly a leader in the capital."
Song Wanning politely turned around and saluted Zhao Minghe, saying lightly, "Wanning greets Mr. Zhao."
Zhao Minghe smiled and said to Song Wanning, "Miss Ning, you're too polite. I've heard that you're incredibly beautiful and charming. Now that I've seen you, I know the rumors are true."
"Mr. Zhao, you are too kind."
Seeing that she had already shown up as Song Jing had intended, Song Wanning felt that she had accomplished her mission and was ready to leave. She said to Song Jing behind her, "Father, if you have nothing else to do, I will leave first. There are still many things to do in the yard."
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