Chapter 47 The secret is really bizarre.
As the sun gradually rose to noon, it shone through the exquisitely carved window lattices of Changchun Palace. It should have illuminated the entire room, but it was blocked by the layers of curtains.
The few faint rays of light that leaked in were like a candle flame that was about to go out, emitting a faint glow in this dark and stuffy room.
Shen Xingwan walked lightly, each step was as light as walking on clouds, for fear of disturbing the emotionally unstable Princess Guang'an again.
She slowly approached Princess Guang'an who was curled up on the edge of the couch.
The slender figure lay weakly in the dim light and shadow, as soft as moonlight pouring on the brocade couch.
She leaned down slightly and gently embraced Princess Guang'an from behind.
This hug seemed to open the door to sadness, and Princess Guang'an's emotions, which had been suppressed for a long time, burst out like a dam breaking.
She cried more and more sadly, and her cries were filled with endless grievances, fear and despair. It seemed as if she wanted to pour out all the pain that had accumulated that night.
Her shoulders were shaking violently and tears were rolling down like pearls from a broken string, leaving large wet marks on her gorgeous clothes.
Princess Guang'an didn't push Shen Xingwan away after all.
In a world filled with despair, Shen Xingwan's embrace gave her a little comfort, making her subconsciously cling to her.
Shen Xingwan felt Princess Guang'an's trembling body, and the pity in her heart spread like wild weeds growing wildly in spring.
She gently stroked Princess Guang'an's back and said softly, "My dear princess, please don't cry so hard that you get sick. It will be heartbreaking to see you cry."
"We will definitely find a way to prevent you from marrying into a foreign alliance."
"What else can I do..."
Princess Guang'an lay on the jade pillow, crying pitifully, sobbing: "You and I both know in our hearts that there is no other way."
Shen Xingwan was silent for a long time, and really couldn't think of any way to solve this problem right away.
She pursed her lips and had to divert Princess Guang'an's attention first.
"How can your body bear it if you continue to be so sad? What if you hurt yourself and collapse before we can come up with a solution?"
"Let's eat some more food and take care of our bodies so that we can have the strength to think of a solution together."
Shen Xingwan persuaded softly, walked lightly to the table where the food box was placed, and reached out to open the exquisite food box.
She took out a shiny bone china stew pot from the food box, picked up a small soup spoon, gently scooped a bowl of bird's nest porridge, held it steadily with both hands, and walked towards Princess Guang'an.
Princess Guang'an curled up on the couch with tears on her face, looking haggard.
Shen Xingwan brought the bird's nest porridge to her and said, "Princess, please use some of this bird's nest porridge. You may harm your body if you overcook it."
Princess Guang'an was just filled with sorrow, she turned her head away and refused to pay any attention.
Shen Xingwan sighed slightly, picked up the spoon, scooped up a spoonful of bird's nest porridge, and gently brought it to Princess Guang'an's lips.
"Take it away, I don't want to eat it."
"Why are you doing this?" Shen Xingwan had no choice but to use her trump card. "Eat a little more. Think about it. If you continue to starve yourself like this, you will starve yourself to death. If you die, you will never see Shen Yunchao again."
Princess Guang'an trembled slightly.
Shen Xingwan quickly took advantage of the victory and pursued, "If you fall, then Shen Yunchao... wouldn't that be a bargain for Tang Lin'er?"
"no!"
Princess Guang'an looked back angrily and even forgot to cry.
Shen Xingwan chuckled and handed the spoon to her mouth, "Here."
Princess Guang'an paused for a moment, her face showing both anger and embarrassment. After a long time, she slowly opened her mouth and swallowed the spoonful of bird's nest porridge.
Shen Xingwan felt relieved at this moment, and handed the bowl to Princess Guang'an, saying softly: "Princess, please don't give up. We have only just begun. We can even overturn my brother's treason conviction, but I just don't believe it. Do you really have to get close to this bastard?"
Princess Guang'an stared at Shen Xingwan in amazement, unable to speak for a long time.
Princess Guang'an finally took the bowl silently, lowered her eyes, and slowly began to eat. For a while, the only sound in the room was the sound of sipping porridge.
Shen Xingwan's heart is completely on Princess Guang'an. Ever since she finished her bird's nest porridge, she has been accompanying her like a shadow.
After Princess Guang'an swallowed the last mouthful of porridge, Shen Xingwan went to the dressing table and took out a golden comb.
She returned to Princess Guang'an and slowly and gently combed her cascading black hair.
While combing her hair, she whispered some soothing words to comfort the tired and haggard Princess Guang'an.
After combing the black hair until it was as smooth as silk, Shen Xingwan saw that Princess Guang'an's expression had relaxed a little and she was gradually feeling sleepy, so he coaxed the princess to go to sleep with gentle words.
Not until Princess Guang'an's breathing gradually became steady and she fell into a deep sleep did Shen Xingwan quietly get up. She moved very gently, fearing to disturb the princess's hard-earned sleep.
She picked up the food box quietly, walked out of the room slowly, and immediately saw Aunt Chun waiting outside.
When Aunt Chun saw her coming out, she hurried forward, her face full of gratitude, clasped her hands together, and thanked her profusely, "Thanks to you, Princess! If you hadn't come to comfort the princess, I would have been at a loss and didn't know what to do."
Shen Xingwan smiled gently, nodded slightly, and said softly: "Aunt Chun, you are too polite. The princess has been sad these days, and I'll have to trouble you to take good care of her." After that, she handed the food box back to Aunt Chun.
Aunt Chun took it with both hands and nodded repeatedly.
"The princess has fallen asleep. I'm afraid she will have to sleep for a while. I'll take my leave now. Please ask Aunt to pay my respects to the Empress Defei on my behalf."
"Okay, I'll take you out." Aunt Chun handed the food box to the little palace maid beside her, and respectfully escorted Shen Xingwan all the way out of Changchun Palace before stopping.
Shen Xingwan looked back at Changchun Palace again, then turned around and walked towards the East Palace with some determination.
She walked with steady steps and her clothes fluttering in the wind as she gradually walked away in the long corridor of the deep palace, leaving behind only a resolute and gentle back to Aunt Chun.
Along the way, the palace walls were towering and the glazed tiles were shining coldly in the sunlight.
When she arrived at the gate of the East Palace, she straightened her clothes and walked over slowly.
The palace gate slowly opened, and out came Ruyi, the Crown Princess's personal maid.
If the person was Shen Xingwan, he would quickly step forward and bow, but with an embarrassment on his face.
"Greetings, Princess Jinan."
Shen Xingwan nodded slightly and said softly, "Ruyi, please inform the Crown Princess and tell her that I have something important to discuss with you."
Ruyi looked embarrassed and hesitated for a moment before she whispered, "I'm really sorry."
She was in great difficulty. "Our queen is not feeling well and is resting now. She asked me to tell you that she really doesn't want to see guests. Please go back first."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xingwan frowned slightly.
This is going to give her a cold shoulder.
"Oh? Why are you suddenly feeling unwell? What's wrong with you?"
She raised her eyebrows and glanced at Ruyi, "Since I know that my sister is not feeling well, as her elder sister, I have already reached the door but did not go in to check on her. Isn't that my fault?"
Ruyi obviously didn't expect Tang Lin'er to do this. She couldn't come up with a lie for a moment, so she stammered, "It's just that I caught a cold last night. It's nothing serious. I'll be fine after a short rest."
"Really? I thought she didn't take good care of herself during the confinement period and got sick."
Ruyi’s face suddenly turned as pale as paper and she looked up at Shen Xingwan.
There was no point in making things difficult for a little maid like her. Shen Xingwan did not show much emotion, but just sighed softly and said, "In that case, I will not disturb the Crown Princess from recuperating."
"I'll come see her when she's better."
After saying that, Shen Xingwan looked at Ruyi deeply before turning and leaving.
Ruyi shuddered all over. Although it was already spring, she suddenly felt a chill for some reason.
When Shen Xingwan returned to the Regent's Palace, it was already getting dark. The afterglow of the setting sun fell on her, casting a lonely silhouette.
However, her obsession became stronger with each setback, and she was determined to uncover the truth behind the mystery.
As soon as she entered the mansion, she saw Feiyun looking around anxiously in the corridor. When she saw Shen Xingwan, she hurried over, bowed and said, "Miss, you are finally back."
Shen Xingwan nodded slightly, and her gaze followed Feiyun to the person behind her.
She was a hunchbacked old woman.
He had sparse white hair casually tied into a bun, with a few strands of hair hanging messily beside his wrinkled cheeks. He was wearing a coarse cloth shirt that was almost washed white. There were several patches on the corners of the shirt, and the stitches were crooked, obviously sewn in a hurry.
Although his clothes were old, they were washed clean and tidy. His hands were rough and cracked, with some stains from washing clothes still remaining in the gaps between his nails. It was obvious that these were the result of years of hard work.
The old woman stood behind Feiyun, her legs crossed awkwardly, toes slightly pointed inward, shoulders slightly hunched, and her whole body huddled in this slightly empty corridor.
Her eyes were full of anxiety, and she would steal a glance at Shen Xingwan from time to time. Once her eyes met Shen Xingwan's gaze, she would quickly look away.
"This is..."
Seeing this, Feiyun hurriedly introduced: "Miss, this is Mrs. Chen whom I brought back."
She pulled the old woman and said, "This is the princess, why don't you pay your respects to her?"
The old woman hurried forward a few steps, knelt down and saluted, her voice very stiff: "I, your humble wife, greet you, the princess."
Shen Xingwan raised her hand and gave her a support, "Get up, no need to be so polite."
"Yes, I thank you, Princess."
Feiyun continued, "Miss, this old woman Chen used to be a wet nurse in the mansion of County Magistrate Tang. After the incident at the Tang mansion, she moved to the capital and has been making a living by washing clothes."
"She is now doing some cleaning and sewing work in the clinic in the west of the city. Today, I went to the clinic to inquire about the news. When I was asking the boss about the Tang family, this old woman Chen was listening and interrupted a few times. I thought she might be useful, so I brought her back."
Shen Xingwan nodded slightly, and asked her gently with a gentle look: "Since you have been a wet nurse in the Tang Mansion, do you know how the Tang family got into trouble back then?"
Mrs. Chen raised her eyes with a complicated expression. She thought and hesitated for a moment before she spoke: "Reporting to the princess, we dare not speak nonsense when the princess asks us questions, but what happened to the Tang family back then was really bizarre..."
After saying this, she looked around carefully, as if she was afraid that others might hear her.
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