After learning about this, I immediately punished her and told the young lady. The young lady was very angry and decided to send her to the manor to do chores.
At this point, Wen Zhu showed a hint of dissatisfaction on his face, "This kind of lazy and irresponsible behavior really deserves a severe lesson for her."
After hearing Wen Zhu's words, Mrs. Zhao nodded in agreement.
"I happened to have a fever at the time, and the wound on my foot made it difficult for me to move, so I asked Yu Ning to temporarily take care of the young lady in my place. Looking back now, even if I was feeling unwell, I should have taken care of the young lady myself to live up to her trust."
Having said this, two lines of tears rolled down Wen Zhu's eyes, revealing deep regret.
Seeing Wen Zhu's reaction, even Mrs. Zhao, who was usually not easily moved by external things, couldn't help but feel a little moved.
With a soft sigh, Madam Zhao gently asked Wen Zhu, who was sitting opposite her, to move closer. She then reached out and took Wen Zhu's slightly cold hand. "I've decided," she said, "I'll have the Duke reinvestigate that strange incident. You're right. Ensuring Madam Hao's health is more important than anything else. From now on, please be sure to take even better care of Madam Hao's daily life."
Listening to the words of understanding and encouragement from her elders, even though she had already made up her mind - that the housekeeper and she had dealt with all the seemingly abnormal things, and even if they launched another investigation, there would probably be no new progress - Wen Zhu still nodded solemnly to express her agreement.
Then she walked forward and gently stroked Zhao Manxiang's forehead: "It's not so hot anymore. Has the young lady slept a lot recently?"
"Ever since we got here, she's always looked incredibly tired and fallen asleep right after I finished talking to her. So, she's probably rested for at least half an hour."
At this time, Mrs. Zhao's face showed some worry.
"I haven't seen the young lady have a high fever in the past two days. It might be because she is weak after recovering from a serious illness and has consumed too much energy. She will recover after a period of recuperation. Don't worry too much."
Wen Zhu comforted.
Before leaving, Mrs. Zhao repeatedly reminded Zhao Manxiang of many precautions, such as measuring her body temperature regularly, paying attention to indoor ventilation, and ensuring that the food is fresh and nutritious.
Only after seeing Mrs. Zhao get on the carriage and drive away did Wen Zhu feel at ease to leave.
On the way, Mrs. Zhao kept observing Wen Zhu's behavior carefully: the latter behaved extremely respectfully, and both his tone of voice and his movements revealed a humble and polite attitude; when the topic of Zhao Manxiang's medication and diet arrangements was brought up, he could explain it clearly and logically, and it sounded like he was really considering the interests of his master.
These behaviors are totally unlike those of unscrupulous and cunning people.
As a result, Mrs. Zhao gradually put aside some of her worries and began to believe that Wen Zhu was really doing his best for the family.
They returned to Qifang Garden, and Wen Zhu and Qing Ti put the amulets they had just obtained in the house, hoping that it would protect the owner's health and safety.
During this time, Qingti quietly told her, "Just now I heard from others that Lord Zhao planned to take the young lady back to her parents' home to recuperate for a while, but the young lady firmly disagreed. She said that even if she fell ill here, she would still endure it here. She also said that she was a member of the Sheng family in life and would be a ghost of the Sheng family in death."
After hearing this, Wen Zhu could only shake his head helplessly.
Her face was full of complicated emotions, and she felt both sympathy and confusion about Zhao Manxiang's choice.
Why do you have to be so stubborn?
Wen Zhu asked silently in his heart.
If I were Zhao Manxiang, I might have already agreed to the other party's wishes and canceled the engagement and returned to my hometown.
Under the current circumstances, the man has obviously made up his mind. As a lady from a wealthy family, why should Zhao Manxiang still put herself in such a difficult position?
Wen Zhu shook his head slightly, with a hint of regret in his eyes.
Maybe I really don't understand the persistence in this relationship.
For her, it is enough to live a stable and comfortable life.
Time passes slowly, and each day passes quietly.
During this period, Zhao Manxiang's physical condition gradually improved.
Although she still often feels scared and tired, it is much better than before.
Now her fear symptoms have decreased a little. Although she still often feels tired, she spends most of the day in a daze; sometimes she even dozes off unconsciously while listening to the servants' reports.
However, most of these daily chores are handled by Wen Zhu, and she is happy to help her friend share his worries and solve his problems.
As his experience accumulates, Wen Zhu becomes more and more proficient in handling daily affairs.
Whether it is small matters at home or external social engagements, they can be handled with ease, making life in the mansion orderly, full of harmony and tranquility.
Xie Yulan sent an invitation letter with elegant handwriting inside the exquisite envelope.
In the letter, she mentioned that her brother and his friends planned to hold a cultural gathering in Yuhuchun and hoped that they could attend.
Upon hearing the news, Wen Zhu was very happy and immediately sent someone to tell the manager, Mr. Mu, asking him to fully support the successful holding of this party and not to neglect it.
On the day of the event, Wen Zhu happily went because he knew Xie Yulan would be present.
When she stepped into the gate of Yuhuchun, she couldn't help feeling excited.
The seven talented young people each have their own strengths, and their appearance on the scene immediately attracted everyone's attention.
They chose a small pond in the hall on the first floor as the meeting place, placed a few tables and chairs around it, and invited scholars to write poems on given topics.
Everyone took turns showing off their talents, and every piece of work was savored and praised by the audience.
When the incense burned out, the servant carefully hung the poem on the wall and placed it in the most conspicuous position for tea drinkers to appreciate and comment on it.
The whole process seemed very solemn and ceremonial.
Seeing this, some tea drinkers who love literature immediately gathered around. Some of them whispered and exchanged opinions with each other; others carefully examined the brushwork on each work, trying to find the emotions and connotations that the author wanted to express in every line of poetry.
The atmosphere in the teahouse instantly became lively. Everyone was appreciating these carefully crafted poems with great interest and generously offering their valuable comments and insights.
At this moment, Xie Yulan showed a sly smile on her face and suggested to her brother Xie Yuxuan, "Brother, it seems a bit boring for just a few of us to discuss this among ourselves. Why not let everyone here participate in the voting? This way, it will be fair and more fun."
"That's a great idea! Anyone who feels they can't do it can just give up early."
Xie Yuxuan agreed without hesitation, his tone full of confidence.
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