Few people in the capital city knew that during this period, their Crown Prince, apart from attending court meetings of all sizes, spent his day reviewing memorials in the villa of Prince Yan's Mansion.
Only Ning Hai knew how much his master loved the girl from the Wei family. What happened in the study of the Wei Mansion last night was reported to the palace by the secret guards overnight.
After hearing the news, this usually indifferent and cold person immediately became angry.
His Highness was so angry that he couldn't bear to say a word to the girl, but she was wronged by her own grandparents. How could this be called?
However, he promised to wait until his beloved reached the age of 15 before issuing an edict. Now he couldn't stand up for her personally, so he could only ask the girl's father to protect her.
Seeing this, I still feel uneasy and I can't wait to go and see it myself...
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The Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, Jingya Hall.
Wei Hanzhang worked with Jiang's mother and daughter until noon, and it was not until the nanny came to ask whether to serve dinner that they suddenly realized the passage of time.
When Wei Heng entered the room, the food was just laid out. Seeing his daughter there, he was slightly startled, then smiled and said, "Ran Ran will be coming of age soon. Is there anything you would like as a birthday gift?"
Wei Hanzhang was washing her hands. After a moment's thought, she said, "My daughter has everything she needs and wants nothing. But father, please don't give me the jade pendant. I have a box of jade pendants."
When I was in Xuzhou, I would receive interesting things from the capital every year. The jade pendants alone amounted to dozens of pieces. Some were given by my parents, and some by my elder sister. They were all engraved with small characters and the Wei family emblem.
Nowadays, nobles pay attention to wearing jade at all times. Both men and women are required to wear jade, and most of the gifts given by girls to each other are jade.
Whenever the Jiang family's aunts got good jade, they would like to ask craftsmen to carve patterns on it and give it to her.
Wei Hanzhang's jade pendant is not even suitable to hold down the hem of her skirt.
But there was only one piece of black jade...
"...You don't want the jade?... Your father happened to get a piece of the best warm jade two days ago, and I was thinking of carving a nice pattern on it for my son as a coming-of-age gift."
Wei Heng smiled at Jiang with an embarrassed look on his face and said, "Madam, please give me some advice. What do girls like? Head ornaments, jewelry, or clothes and fabrics?"
"As early as last year, I ordered a set of gilded kingfisher headgear for Ranran from the Jewelry Pavilion. It should be ready by now. Jinyifang also delivered two batches of Yunshu a few days ago. The embroiderers at home are rushing to make it. There is no need for you to waste your time on these women."
"Ran Ran was never raised by you and me, and now she is almost 15 years old, and I don't know how long she can stay at home," Jiang said calmly, "If the master really loves Ran Ran, don't let her suffer any more during this time at home."
Wei Heng knew clearly that his wife was angry because he, as a father, had not done enough in the study room last night.
He smiled helplessly, held Jiang's shoulders and asked her to sit at the dining table, and said softly: "Madam, don't worry, as long as I am here, I will do my best to protect our child."
Jiang's expression eased a little, and she didn't answer him. Instead, she placed a piece of food on the table for her little girl who was quietly listening to her parents' conversation. She said compassionately, "Ranran, did you hear that? Your father said he would protect you."
Wei Hanzhang nodded obediently, "Got it."
She knew in her heart that Wei Heng was actually a qualified father.
When Wei Hanyue got into trouble in December last year, Wei Ping immediately wanted to send his granddaughter off with a cup of poisoned wine in order to set the family record straight.
It was Wei Heng and his wife who tried their best to prevent him from killing him. Before they had seen Wei Ping's character, they didn't think much of it.
But now Wei Hanzhang realized how difficult it was to ask the head of the Wei family, who was so utilitarian and had such a strong desire for control, to change his decision.
It is easy to imagine how much say Jiang had as a daughter-in-law, especially one whose maternal family was no longer in the capital and far away from the center of the court. The only one who made the greatest contribution was Wei Heng.
I don’t know how much effort Wei Heng put in to save his eldest daughter’s life from his father.
If it were any other mansion, the grass on Wei Hanyue’s grave would probably be several feet deep.
After the family of three had lunch, Wei Heng did not leave as usual, but looked at his wife from time to time, with a smile on his lips and a hint of affection.
He was born with handsome eyebrows and bright eyes. Now he is in his prime and has taken good care of himself. At first glance, he looks extraordinary.
As an outsider, Wei Hanzhang soon figured out something...
Is her father's old house on fire?
How... like a peacock seeking a mate...
She paused for a moment, then tactfully left.
Has the original plot become so distorted?
This way, she felt relieved...
After returning to Tingfeng Pavilion, Wei Hanzhang did not stop and pushed open the gate to the next door.
She thought she came so suddenly that the two maids guarding the gate would not be there. Unexpectedly, as soon as she entered, she saw the two maids bowing deeply and saying, "Hello, Miss Wei."
Wei Hanzhang paused, feeling a little surprised. After shouting "Get up", he walked towards the main hall with ease.
I didn’t think so before, but after knowing Xiao Boqian’s true identity this time, I was shocked to find that there were indeed too many guards here.
Even the prince of a royal palace does not have a guard every three steps in his own inner courtyard.
Ning Hai was standing outside the door as usual. When she heard footsteps, she looked up suddenly. Seeing that it was Wei Hanzhang, she showed joy on her face. She walked down the stairs quickly and bowed, saying, "I've been waiting for you for a long time. I thought I couldn't wait for you today."
Wei Hanzhang was stunned: "...Is he really waiting for me here every day?"
"Isn't it?" Ning Hai wanted to win the favor of his master, so he hurriedly said, "Ever since you sent your personal maid to say those words to His Highness... I have never set foot here again, but His Highness comes here from the palace every morning, just waiting for you to calm down and come to see him."
"Every day, while His Highness was reviewing memorials, he would stand at the window and look in the direction you usually came from. Several times he even walked to the courtyard wall, wanting to go and see you..."
Ning Hai raised her sleeves to wipe away her tears and sighed, "I only hope that you will take into account His Highness's deep affection and not make Him sad."
"..." Wei Hanzhang looked at him speechlessly as he wiped away the non-existent tears, and waved his hand, saying, "You're blocking the road. Move aside. I'll go in and see him."
...Heartless, unromantic, and a blockhead! Ning Hai stepped aside, feeling indignant. He couldn't understand why his noble and cold prince would fall for such a girl.
Wei Hanzhang took a deep breath, endured his pounding heart, and pushed open the door.
She is not heartless at all, she is also moved.
The sound of the door opening startled Xiao Junzhan who was reading a letter. He raised his eyes slightly and saw a girl in a crabapple red dress standing at the door, smiling at him.
The girl, facing the light, walked towards him step by step.
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