Chapter 102 Does Shen Wantang Care About Him?
For the next few days, Mu Ge came to Xinghe Courtyard every single day.
Shen Wantang always dismissed her casually, until this day, Xiao Qingyuan was able to get out of bed. When he was walking in the yard, Mu Ge happened to arrive.
Upon seeing Xiao Qingyuan, Mu Ge immediately knelt down: "This humble woman, Mu Ge, greets Your Highness! I will never forget Your Highness's life-saving grace!"
Xiao Qingyuan looked at Shen Wantang beside him: "Why hasn't she left yet?"
"Miss Mu said she wanted to thank you in person."
Xiao Qingyuan then looked at Mu Ge; the way she knelt there was just like Chu Yanluo.
He frowned slightly: "Do you know Yan Luo? Why do you look so much like her?"
Mu Ge raised her head, looking bewildered, and asked, "Who does the young master say I resemble?"
Xiao Qingyuan shook his head: "Forget it, it's probably just a coincidence. I saved you because you resemble her, nothing else. You can go now."
Mu Ge hurriedly said, "Your Highness, I haven't repaid your kindness yet. Please don't send me away. I can do anything. I can serve Your Highness and do your laundry and cook for you!"
"I don't need you to repay my kindness, nor do I need you to serve me. There are people in the mansion who do the laundry and cooking. I don't need you."
Mu Ge cried out in desperation, "Your Highness, my parents are both dead, and I have nowhere to go. I beg you to take me in! If you drive me away, those thieves will not let me go, and I will still die!"
Xiao Qingyuan was taken aback. He was about to nod and let her stay for a few days when he suddenly remembered that Shen Wantang, the Crown Princess, was now in charge of managing the household.
During the days he was recovering from his injuries, Shen Wantang took care of him tirelessly, even personally taking his pulse and checking his injuries. Sometimes he was impatient and said hurtful things, but she never held it against him.
She took care of him and was tolerant of him; he saw everything she did.
Therefore, he wanted to give Shen Wantang face no matter what.
Bringing Chu Yanluo home was already a huge blow to Shen Wantang's pride; he couldn't let a stranger embarrass Shen Wantang any further.
So he turned to Shen Wantang, his tone suggesting a discussion: "What do you think... how about letting her stay for a few days? After I have someone catch that thief, then she can leave?"
Although it was a question, Shen Wantang knew he wanted to keep the person, probably because he had softened his heart again.
Shen Wantang nodded: "Then let her stay a few more days!"
Xiao Qingyuan was pleased to see that she agreed to his suggestion so readily: "Alright, then let's do as the Crown Princess says! Miss Mu, the Crown Princess has granted you permission to stay a few more days, why don't you quickly thank her?"
Mu Ge found it hard to believe. Wasn't it said that the Crown Prince loathed his wife? Wasn't it said that the Crown Prince was almost going to divorce her?
What's going on now?!
Why does the Crown Prince have to ask his wife before he can let someone stay at the manor for a few days? He only dares to nod his head after she agrees!
Rumors can be deadly!
It's clear that the Crown Princess is the one who calls the shots in the Ning Prince's Mansion!
The prince and princess listened to her, the maids and nannies below listened to her, and even the prince who did not consummate his marriage with her listened to her!
Mu Ge could only force herself to show a grateful expression: "Thank you for taking Mu Ge in, Princess Consort."
Shen Wantang looked at Mu Ge's stiff expression and almost laughed.
Of course, she wasn't laughing at Mu Ge; she was thinking about how amusing Chu Yanluo's expression would be if she came back and saw that there was now a Mu Ge in the house who imitated her.
As she was thinking, she heard Xiao Qingyuan say to her, "I want to go to Qingyun Tower, but I'm afraid my mother will be unhappy. Could you please say a few good words to her for me? My mother only listens to you now."
Shen Wantang had anticipated this, knowing that the first thing he would do after regaining his mobility would be to go to Qingyun Tower to find Chu Yanluo. She said calmly, "If the young master wants to go, then he should bring more guards with him!"
"good."
"In addition, Your Highness should not go to dangerous places. Even if you go to Qingyun Tower, do not eat anything casually."
"Okay, I've got it."
"Also, be back before dark, and don't stay out overnight anymore."
For some reason, Xiao Qingyuan felt that there was a sense of marriage between them. The tone of her admonition was very much like that of a wife who longed for her husband to return home.
So, she still cares about him, right?
Xiao Qingyuan gave Shen Wantang a deep look, and the corners of his lips slightly raised: "I'll be right back. I won't be staying out overnight. Is there anything else you want to tell me?"
Shen Wantang shook her head: "No more."
"Okay, I'm leaving now."
After Xiao Qingyuan finished speaking, he strode out of the courtyard.
Shen Wantang found his smile somewhat inexplicable. She thought that her meddling in his staying out all night would make him disgusted and resentful, but he didn't.
She didn't want to get involved, but her mother-in-law repeatedly told her to take care of it, so she had no choice but to agree.
Suddenly, a voice rang in my ears: "The Crown Princess and the Crown Prince have such a good relationship. The Crown Prince respects the Crown Princess so much; it's truly enviable!"
Shen Wantang turned her head and looked at Mu Ge, who was speaking.
I almost forgot about her.
"Miss Mu has already thanked the young master. I have other matters to attend to, so please return!"
After Shen Wantang finished speaking, she asked Granny Chai to see her off.
Then, she took Qin Xin and Du Juan and left Xinghe Courtyard, returning to her Wutong Courtyard.
Upon returning, Qin Xin anxiously said, "Princess Consort, how could you agree to let the Prince go to Qingyun Tower? You can't let him go! He'll definitely go to find Chu Yanluo! You've taken such good care of the Prince these past few days, and it wasn't easy to get closer to him. But as soon as Chu Yanluo returns, he'll be tricked by her again!"
Shen Wantang returned to her own courtyard, feeling very comfortable. She didn't want to take care of Xiao Qingyuan for even a day longer; it was time for Chu Yanluo to take care of him instead.
As she sipped her ginseng tea, she said, "Do you think that just because I disagree with the Crown Prince going, he won't go?"
Qin Xin was taken aback: "Ah? Isn't that right? I've noticed that the young master has been listening to you in everything these days. Just now, when Mu Ge wanted to stay, the young master asked for your opinion first. Only after you nodded did the young master allow her to stay."
Shen Wantang smiled and said, "For minor matters, you can listen to me, but for important matters, the young master will probably have his own ideas. He has wanted to go see Miss Chu for a long time, but he has been unable to get out of bed due to his injuries. This is not something I can stop him from doing, so let him go!"
Qin Xin was extremely anxious: "Princess Consort, how can you still laugh? Aren't you worried that the Prince will bring Chu Yanluo back? Aren't you worried that things will go back to the way they were before?"
Shen Wantang didn't think there was anything wrong with the old days, and she wasn't worried about Xiao Qingyuan bringing Chu Yanluo back.
If Chu Yanluo returns, there will be quite a show to watch in the manor.
Mu Ge wasn't incapable of being driven away, but she didn't, because she didn't want to become a stepping stone for Chu Yanluo.
Shen Wantang looked at Qin Xin: "Don't worry, you'll be able to laugh by tonight. Get some melon seeds and snacks ready, the show is about to begin."
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