"The Imperial Physician Chu, who came from the palace, is an extremely capable person. He would definitely be able to cure my injury. However, he has long since resigned and returned to his hometown, so it would be a bit troublesome to find him. Fortunately, my brother has already contacted him, and he will be able to come and treat me next month."
A flicker of joy and relief flashed in Fu Zige's eyes. Fortunately, things had returned to square one; she hadn't married Shangguan Ren, who was inferior to Shangguan Li in every way. She was also happy that Shangguan Li was truly salvageable and would not become a cripple in the future.
The two played two more games of chess together, and then the sun went down.
On their wedding night, Fu Zige happily served Shangguan Li as he rested.
Shangguan Ren waited for a while while Lu Qingyan was in the guest room before reaching out to tap the table. Suddenly, a person shrouded in black appeared and knelt in front of him: "This subordinate greets Master."
Shangguan Ren chuckled and asked, "Have all the people from the Prince's mansion left by now?"
"That's not the case. Although most people have left, some families have left servants behind, saying they will return to the manor to report back after the prince goes back. Others have stayed in the manor."
Shangguan Ren raised an eyebrow: "This is the first time I've realized I have so many people following me. It seems my imperial brother isn't as trusting as he claims."
"Master, should we send those people back?" the man in black asked. If his master didn't want them to stay there, he had many ways to make them leave on their own. But if his master was willing, then these people were none of his business.
Shangguan Ren let out a soft chuckle: "Why send them back? Since they're willing, let them stay there. The Left and Right Princes' residences are so big, surely they have a place to rest?"
The man in black responded with a "yes" and withdrew.
Shangguan Ren's gaze fell on Lu Qingyan for a while, then he reached out and picked her up, saying with a smile, "Your Highness, I'm taking you home."
Floating in mid-air, the transparent Lu Qingyan took a deep breath and patted her chest with lingering fear: "I was so scared. The way he was staring at me just now gave me the creeps. I thought he just wanted to kill me, but I didn't expect he just moved me to the ground."
Su Han rolled her eyes: [Master, if you're really that scared, don't use this trick next time. Being like this just makes you a sitting duck.]
Lu Qingyan retorted, "What do you know? When the strength of the enemy and ourselves is unclear, feigning weakness is the best way to deceive them. Do you want me to rush up and beat them up?"
Su Han exposed her: 【Master, you could also say you're just too lazy to do it!】
As Shangguan Ren carried Lu Qingyan out the door, they encountered the Emperor, who was returning to the palace. Because he was carrying someone in his arms, Shangguan Ren was finally able to avoid having to perform any formalities with the Emperor.
"Is Fourth Prince taking his wife back to the manor?" the Emperor asked casually, looking at Shangguan Ren.
“Yes, it’s already quite late. My fifth brother is getting married today, and I can’t just leave my princess at his residence. It would damage the reputation of both our families if word got out.” Shangguan Ren said, a hint of worry on his face. “We’re both getting married on the same day, but my fifth brother is already happily in his bridal chamber while my princess and I haven’t even had our wedding ceremony yet.”
The Emperor couldn't help but cough a few times as he listened, thinking that his fourth brother was becoming more and more unrestrained in his speech, truly daring to say anything: "Alright, I will add some congratulatory gifts to your residence after I return to the palace, and we will continue the second half of the wedding tomorrow."
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