At the same time, in the palace, the Princess of the County came to the room where Song Wanwan lived again. With a hint of anxiety and uneasiness on her face, she told the mother and daughter everything that happened outside and the crisis they might face. Every word seemed to carry a heavy burden.
"The current situation is extremely serious. We must find someone more powerful to help resolve this problem. Wanwan, I hope you can go to Buzhou Mountain to find your grandfather and ask him to take charge of the situation. This is our only chance."
When she said this, a trace of sadness and powerlessness flashed in the eyes of the Princess. She clenched her hands tightly, as if hoping to gain some strength from them.
"But could you have another servant take a message? The young lady's foot injury hasn't fully healed yet, and a long journey might make it worse."
The maidservant next to her, whose surname was Li, couldn't help but interrupt and offer her own suggestions, her voice tinged with concern for the young lady's health.
Upon hearing this, the Princess's face suddenly changed drastically. She glared at the maid who had spoken, but then realized she couldn't lose her composure. She took a few deep breaths, trying to calm herself down. She turned and looked at her daughter tenderly but firmly, "Only if you go and ask in person can you possibly touch your grandfather's heartstrings and make him willing to help. This is our last hope, and we must seize this opportunity firmly."
Feeling the subtle change in the atmosphere in the room, especially the unusual look in her mother's eyes when she looked at her, Song Wanwan felt mixed emotions.
Although she knew that many hardships would be waiting for her along the way, for the sake of the family's interests and the emotional ties between relatives, she knew that she had no choice but to refuse.
"Okay, mother, I'll do it."
Song Wanwan tried her best to force a smile, although there was a hard-to-conceal reluctance in it.
She nodded, and although her tone was steady, the uneasiness in her heart had already surged into her heart.
"My dear daughter, your love for you is not in vain."
The Princess looked at Song Wanwan with a hint of apology in her eyes.
Behind these seemingly gentle words, there seem to be more unspoken emotions hidden.
This situation is indeed a bit strange.
Song Wanwan felt more and more that something was wrong.
Judging from the way the Princess always does things, she would not show the slightest guilt even if she was asked to do something very difficult, even if it meant dragging her injured ankle to ask her father to return home.
"Be careful when you go out at night. I'll send two old ladies who know some martial arts to follow you..."
The Princess paused, as if considering how to phrase her next words, "Let Nanny Song and Nanny Xie accompany you."
"Thank you, Mom."
After hearing this, Song Wanwan tried hard to support herself, holding the table beside her with her hands to maintain her balance, while slightly bending down to salute the Princess.
Afterwards, the Princess asked two old maids to stay in the room and accompany her, and she left the room alone and walked towards her own courtyard.
After the Princess disappeared, Song Wanwan turned to look at the two old maids and said softly, "I need to change my clothes. Please wait in the corridor for a while."
Upon hearing this, the two maids exchanged glances and then quietly left the room, leaving Song Wanwan alone in the room.
"Qingqing, there must be something wrong with this matter!"
Li lowered her voice and anxiously told her her inner worries.
"Indeed. I'm afraid this so-called mission isn't as simple as going to Mount Buzhou. Instead... they want me to go to that terrifying place to meet the Khan of Beiyou on my sister's behalf."
As Song Wanwan said these words, her eyes gradually became cold and angry.
"So what should we do now?!"
Tears glistened in Li's eyes, and she was obviously frightened by this sudden change.
"Don't worry, let's wait until we leave this mansion. I guess they will take me to Beiyou Khan's residence soon..."
Song Wanwan leaned close to Li's ear and whispered, telling her what to do next.
Mrs. Li thought for a moment and said, "Take Bitao and Meirui with you. Bitao is your regular maid; she's smart and capable, and she's very familiar with you. Meirui has been with me for many years; she's not only the most loyal, but also the most prudent. I'll feel more at ease with her by your side."
"Okay, then take Aunt Mei Rui with you."
Song Wanwan nodded slightly and agreed.
Song Wanwan deliberately dawdled for a while, and only after the old nanny urged her several times did she leisurely walk out the door and slowly get into the sedan chair.
Li took out a pair of exquisite gold bracelets from the jewelry box, handed them to Nanny Song and Nanny Xie respectively, and asked them to take good care of Song Wanwan.
The two old maids did not expect to receive such an unexpected fortune, and secretly admired Li's generosity.
They took the bracelets and agreed with a smile on their faces.
When the sedan chair arrived at the gate of the inner courtyard, Song Wanwan changed to a carriage and left the palace.
She lifted a corner of the car curtain, looked out quietly, and carefully observed the movements on the street.
"It's a long journey, Miss, you might as well take a nap in the car. We will wake you up in time when we arrive at the destination."
Nanny Song put on a smile and spoke cautiously.
"The Second Young Lady can do whatever she wants. We servants shouldn't interfere."
Mei Rui raised her voice a few notches and spoke bluntly.
"Why are you talking so much nonsense?!"
Nanny Song glared at Mei Rui with a rather dissatisfied tone.
"Aunt Meirui's meaning is what I mean."
Song Wanwan looked at Nanny Song coldly and said lightly.
Nanny Song quickly lowered her head, not daring to refute any further, and fell silent.
The carriage wheels rolled over the bluestone road, making a regular rumbling sound.
Not long after, the carriage suddenly changed direction and turned into a narrow alley.
Song Wanwan's eyes narrowed slightly. This was not the direction to Mount Buzhou.
Just as she was about to ask, someone suddenly rushed over from the front and stopped the carriage.
The driver turned pale with fear and hurriedly pulled the reins to stop the horse.
"Sister Wanwan, it's me, Fu Yu."
The man walked quickly to the carriage and shouted anxiously.
"Brother Jin!"
Song Wanwan exclaimed in surprise, her voice filled with joy that was hard to conceal.
Fu Yu’s appearance really solved the urgent problem!
He was like a ray of light, appearing when she needed help the most.
"where are you going?"
Fu Yu asked, a hint of concern in his tone.
"Young Master, there are differences between men and women..." Nanny Song spoke hurriedly, trying to stop Fu Yu from asking.
"Shut up!"
Fu Yu and Song Wanwan interrupted her almost at the same time, both of their voices filled with unquestionable determination.
"Brother Jin, I want to go to Buzhou Mountain to see my father."
Song Wanwan was afraid that something might change, so she quickly told him her destination, her eyes full of anticipation.
"Going to Buzhou Mountain? This is the wrong way!"
Fu Yu glanced at the driver with some confusion, as if he was thinking about something.
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