After saying this, Prince Yong led Uncle Fu out of Sendai Temple without returning to Zhao Shu. He had heard what was said, but he didn't want to go back. He only had one daughter, and now a teacher had suddenly appeared. It was simply outrageous.
Unaware of Prince Yong's jealousy, Zhao Shu sat down, placed the letter flat on the stone table, and then frowned in thought.
Is it appropriate for her, as a daughter, to read letters that other unmarried women write to their fathers?
Why does she feel like she's a parent of an elementary school student?
After pausing for a long time, a gust of wind suddenly blew past her, making her feel cool. When she turned around, she found that Wei Tingsi had appeared behind her at some point.
To be honest, her sudden appearance startled her, and perhaps because of the letter, she seemed a little guilty.
"How come you always come and go from my house as if it were your own backyard?" She swore that the guards in the manor were already doing a very good job. Even if the Xie family's assassins came, they might not be able to reach Sendai-in.
Wei Tingsi sat down nearby, resting one hand on the stone table, turning his head to look at her with a smile on his face, "It's just like passing through a deserted place."
"You're talking nonsense. I have so many experts in my household." Zhao Shu was displeased. She felt that the money she had spent was wasted on experts she had painstakingly trained being ignored.
Wei Tingsi chuckled, then said, "I only saw you."
Oh, could this be considered a love confession? It sounds so awkward, but it feels so sweet.
A smile unconsciously crept onto her lips, her eyes crinkling with a sweet expression. "By the way, the Huo family sent a message to my father. Do you know where Huo Baichuan is right now?"
“He’s at my house,” Wei Tingsi said calmly, his gaze never leaving her, his eyes full of tenderness, fixed on her as if he could never get enough of looking at her.
Zhao Shu felt her face flush slightly, but upon hearing this, she still frowned, "Your house? Why is he at your house?"
"If you don't like it, I'll kick him out immediately."
What do you mean by kicking her out immediately if she doesn't like it? Where did she object? Where did she show any dislike? And what's it to her anyway?
However, those words sounded so pleasant. I bit my lip, trying to hide my involuntary smile, but I couldn't hide it no matter what I did.
Oh no, she seems a little different today. Could it be because her father is finally being taken care of, so she feels relieved and has started to indulge herself?
Definitely! Don't! Falling in love will cause your IQ to plummet!
"He's better looking than me," she mumbled hesitantly.
As soon as the words left my mouth, I regretted them terribly. Honestly, I didn't think before I said them; it was an unintentional act!
Realizing she had misspoke, Zhao Shu immediately lowered her head, then hurriedly opened the envelope, forgetting all her previous concerns, and began to read the letter.
But what's wrong? The words enter my eyes, but I can't remember them. God, I can't think anymore.
But he didn't seem to have expressed his love, so why am I getting so excited?
Wei Tingsi smiled and took the letter from her hand, quickly glancing at it. "She wrote a poem, the gist of which is that she wants to see your father one last time."
"Auntie?" Zhao Shu blurted out, then immediately regretted it. Wasn't it obvious? Was she stupid?!
Wei Tingsi nodded. "It's in Fengshan outside the city."
Why Maple Mountain?
Legend has it that Maple Mountain turns golden in autumn, a vibrant and beautiful sight from afar, making it a popular destination for scholars and literati.
However, Zhao Shu had never been there, because to get to Fengshan, one had to cross a river. The moat was very large, and there was no bridge or ferryman. One had to row the boat oneself. Because it was a moat, large ships and merchant ships were generally not allowed to pass through.
If you want to cross by ferry or bridge, you have to be thirty miles away from the capital.
It's very troublesome. Even if you row there yourself, you still have to go to the government office to register and make a list. The procedure is very complicated, as if Fengshan were a very important place in the country.
“Your mother used to go there often,” Wei Tingsi said.
“When I asked her if she was willing to marry into the Yongwang Mansion, she herself was unwilling. Her father even went to look for her in person. What is the meaning of doing all this now? If a person lives in the past, what is the point of living? It would be better to die early to avoid wasting food.”
Although this may sound harsh and cold, and even seem unfilial, Prince Yong has guarded this place for over ten years, which is truly enough.
People can't be brought back to life, and we can't let Prince Yong grow old and be all alone! As his daughter, I naturally hope that my father can live a good life.
When I was young, I often thought that my father should never marry a concubine, and that I didn't want a stepmother. But as I grew older, my thoughts changed. A concubine is just a companion in old age.
Being all alone is truly pitiful.
"Don't be angry, she's just obsessed and can't get out of it. There's no need to worry about it. Actually, the scenery in Fengshan is excellent. I have a manor on the mountain. I'll take you to see it. Oh, and there's a pet in the manor. You should like it."
Zhao Shu was stunned. She used to think that he was pitiful because he was ostracized and slandered by the aristocratic families and was not favored by his father. However, it seemed that her sympathy was unnecessary, as the other party had too many properties to count.
However, it would be good to be able to go for a walk. Now that the Empress Dowager has returned to the capital, she is relieved. "Okay."
"I'll go get ready; we'll leave this evening." He stood up to leave.
Zhao Shu nodded, "I will return the letter to my father."
Although I really didn't want to give the letter to Prince Yong, I still had to. The decision was in his hands; whether he went or not was his business. Even if she was his daughter, she had no right to interfere.
Wei Tingsi agreed, then leaped across the eaves and stepped on the glazed tiles, flying out of the Yongwang Mansion.
Xiao Guozi, who was serving from a distance, slapped himself hard across the face, exclaiming, "How come I can never catch up with Marshal Wei!"
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