810 Act like a spoiled child, why did you come just now?
Zhai Dongming thought of his previous marriage controversy and understood even more the importance of a good wife to a man. Marrying the wrong wife would not only cause unrest in the family but would also hinder one's own development.
Last time, he went home and told his grandfather that he wanted to get married and have children as soon as possible. His grandfather then picked out the most famous women in the imperial city for him to choose from. After the previous experience, he had learned his lesson and was afraid that these women were not worthy of their quality, so he sent people to secretly inquire about them. The result was that it would not have mattered if he had not inquired, but when he did inquire, he was scared to death.
Those talented, virtuous and kind women were all spoiled at home. They needed ten or eight people to help them put on clothes and they cried at the slightest provocation. He was really scared of them and gave up the idea of getting married for the time being.
Therefore, he could understand Jin Ling's feelings. Besides, Jin Ling had Feng Qingchen in his heart. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Jin Ling would never marry before Feng Qingchen got married.
Unfortunately, Feng Qingchen didn't think about it. Seeing Zhai Dongming's fearful look, she thought Wang Jinling didn't want to accept the woman arranged by the family, so she jokingly said, "A woman worthy of Jinling? Where can you find a woman worthy of Jinling in this world? Does Jinling want to stay single for the rest of his life?"
Little did he know that Wang Jinling would not be satisfied with any woman in the world, no matter how outstanding and beautiful she was. The only woman he was satisfied with had never thought of marrying him...
As a close friend of Wang Jinling, Zhai Dong knew Wang Jinling's thoughts. After hearing what Feng Qingchen said, he shamelessly agreed: "I think Qingchen can do it. With you as the mistress of the Wang family, Jinling will definitely be satisfied."
"Me? I can't. The Wang family will not accept a woman with stains all over her body." Because she understood this, Feng Qingchen never thought much about Wang Jinling's concern for her.
Jin Ling was a sensible person. With her family background and reputation, she was not even worthy of being Wang Jinling's maid, let alone his wife. Unless the entire Wang family was wiped out, there was no way Wang Jinling would marry her.
"Uh... don't underestimate yourself. Except for your inferior background, reputation, looks, and skills, everything else is fine."
It was unclear whether Zhai Dongming's words were meant to comfort or discourage people. Feng Qingchen smiled and didn't care. He pointed in the opposite direction of Feng Mansion and said, "My Lord, I want to go to the Ninth Prince's Mansion. How about giving me a ride?"
She is in danger now. She believes that both the Blood-Clothed Guards and the Shunning Marquisate want to get rid of her at this time. Once Feng Qingchen dies, the world will be at peace. After ten days or half a month, no one will remember Sun Sixing's disappearance, and Feng Qingchen.
"Going to the Ninth Prince's Palace? You and the Ninth Prince?" Are you already together?
Zhai Dongming looked at Feng Qingchen with a conflicted expression. Doesn't this mean Jin Ling has no chance at all?
"Yes. So send me back to the Ninth Prince's Palace." Feng Qingchen agreed very straightforwardly without any explanation.
Uh...return to the Ninth Prince's Mansion? Did Feng Qingchen regard the Ninth Prince's Mansion as his home?
Zhai Dongming was totally out of state at this moment. He let Feng Qingchen pull him away, but his heart was in turmoil and his mind was in a mess. Thinking about what Jin Ling had done some time ago, he found that he didn't understand Jin Ling at all.
Feng Qingchen is already with the Ninth Prince, why is Jin Ling still insisting? Why would he make himself half dead just to avoid getting married?
Why bother?
Wang Jinling smiled bitterly. He didn't know why he was like this. He only knew that before he got married, he still had a thought, but if he got married, even this thought would be gone.
Knowing it is impossible, he still insists on doing it. This is his biggest shortcoming, just like when he was blind and the entire Wang family gave up on him, he did not give up on himself. His stubbornness is like his pride. Even if it is wrong, he will insist on it because he is Wang Jinling.
Ahem… Wang Jinling took the medicine handed to him by the servant, drank it all in one gulp, and handed the empty bowl back: “Everyone, go down.”
There seemed to be a layer of frost on his body, and he lacked the gentleness and tolerance he had before. The servant did not dare to breathe and retreated quietly.
If anyone was poisoned by their own family, they would not be able to endure or give in. Their young master is really pitiful.
The servant left quietly, leaving Wang Jinling alone in the room.
Zhai Dongming fulfilled his duty as a guard and sent Feng Qingchen to the Ninth Prince's Mansion. Before he reached the door, the door of the Ninth Prince's Mansion, which had been closed all year round, opened.
The old butler walked out with light steps, without any of the staggering and slowness that an old man should have. His face was full of smiles. He walked forward respectfully to bow to Feng Qingchen, then turned sideways to lead Feng Qingchen in. Feng Qingchen and Zhai Dongming thanked him and walked in.
Of course, the old butler would not forget Zhai Dongming. One step behind Feng Qingchen, the old butler bowed to Zhai Dongming and said, "My Lord, thank you for sending Miss Feng back. I will come to thank you another day. This old servant will not see you off. Goodbye."
After saying that, he turned around and chased Feng Qingchen, constantly asking if Feng Qingchen was hungry or cold. His eagerness blinded Zhai Dongming's eyes.
Zhai Dongming stood there in a daze, watching Feng Qingchen's figure disappear into the Ninth Prince's Mansion, and watching the two doors of the Ninth Prince's Mansion close again, tears almost coming out.
Feng Qingchen, you are so heartless. You just throw me away after you’re done using me. No wonder grandpa said you were cunning. I don’t want to be friends with you anymore. You’re so mean!
Zhai Dongming was in tears. The guards behind him wanted to persuade him but dared not. They could only stand with Zhai Dongming at the gate of the Ninth Prince's Mansion. People who didn't know the situation thought that they were being punished by the Ninth Prince.
When Feng Qingchen entered the mansion, the housekeeper no longer expressed his concern, but instead told Feng Qingchen about Sun Sixing's situation.
"Miss Feng, the prince has returned home. He knows about Young Master Sun's situation. There is a doctor guarding Young Master Sun. The doctor said that Young Master Sun's injuries are recovering very well and there is no danger of his life."
"Thank you, butler. I'll go see him first." Feng Qingchen was very familiar with the Ninth Prince's Mansion. He walked towards Sun Sixing's temporary residence without being led by anyone.
When the old housekeeper saw this, he became anxious and said quickly: "Miss Feng, Young Master Sun hasn't woken up yet. The doctor said that Young Master Sun has recovered very well. That... the prince has been waiting for you in the study for a long time."
The housekeeper didn't dare to say that the Ninth Prince asked Feng Qingchen to find him as soon as she arrived. If the Ninth Prince knew that the person Feng Qingchen thought of when she entered the mansion was not him, but Sun Sixing, the entire palace would probably have to put on more clothes.
"I know. I'll go after I see Sun Sixing." Sun Sixing was injured, but the Ninth Prince was not. It would not be a big deal to ask him to wait for a while. She had been worried about Sixing for a whole day. If it wasn't for the convenience of taking care of Si Di, she would not have come to the Ninth Prince's Mansion at all.
The Ninth Prince was just taking advantage of Sixing.
"Yes, yes." The old housekeeper didn't dare to say anything more, and obediently accompanied Feng Qingchen to see Sun Sixing, thinking in his heart: "There are not many people in this world who dare to make the Ninth Prince wait. Even the emperor would not let the Ninth Prince wait too long. Miss Feng is really extraordinary. I just don't know how the Ninth Prince is doing. If I had known earlier, I would have sent someone to tell the prince that Miss Feng is back."
The housekeeper was upset, but it was too late. He just hoped that the lady in front of him would go to the study quickly after seeing Young Master Sun. He was afraid that the secret guards around the Ninth Prince would freeze to death.
The Ninth Prince was in the study and had received the news that Feng Qingchen was entering the mansion early on. However, after waiting for a long time and seeing no one coming in, he couldn't help but get angry.
When the Ninth Prince gets angry, it’s different from other people. Other people get furious and mad, but when the Ninth Prince gets angry, he becomes more and more silent and colder, and the temperature around him drops instantly.
As time went by, Feng Qingchen was not seen for a long time, and the secret guard found that he was almost freezing. Although it was a cold day, the coldness emanating from the Ninth Prince's body was the culprit.
Fortunately, Feng Qingchen did not dare to keep the Ninth Prince waiting for long. After a routine check to make sure that Sun Sixing was fine, she walked towards the study. She knew that although the Ninth Prince was mature, he was actually a man without much patience.
The old butler was a smart man. He knew that Feng Qingchen was late. The Ninth Prince would not be angry with Feng Qingchen, but he would definitely be angry with them. He sent Feng Qingchen to the gate of the courtyard and said, "The prince said that Miss Feng should go in alone. This old servant will send you here."
The Ninth Prince definitely doesn't want to see them. Similarly, they don't want to see the Ninth Prince at this time. They are not born to be masochists, so they don't want to be his punching bags.
Feng Qingchen didn't think much about it. He nodded and walked towards the study. However, the more he walked, the more he felt something was wrong. When he arrived at the study door, the coldness became even stronger.
Feng Qingchen pulled the white fox fur cloak on her body and wrapped herself tightly, but it still couldn't keep out the cold. Feng Qingchen's face was instantly filled with pain. She hesitated and stood at the door for a long time, not daring to go in.
The Ninth Prince returned from the palace and seemed to be in a bad mood. If she went to find him at this time, she would definitely be in trouble. Why not go back first and come back with the other group?
But the Ninth Prince seemed to have seen through Feng Qingchen's thoughts. Just as Feng Qingchen was about to turn around and leave, the Ninth Prince's voice came from the study: "What are you still standing there for? Come in."
This tone and this momentum were telling Feng Qingchen that he must never disobey his orders.
Huh... Feng Qingchen let out a breath. Since he couldn't escape, he would just charge forward. A true warrior is not afraid of the power of darkness.
Feng Qingchen closed his eyes, opened the door and walked in. As soon as he stepped into the study, he found that the atmosphere in the room was even more wrong. He opened his eyes immediately and met the Ninth Prince's eyes that were filled with anger and coldness.
Feng Qingchen felt a pang in her heart. Somehow, when she saw the blaming look in Ninth Prince's eyes, all the grievances she had suffered today, as well as her worries, burst out.
Unable to hold back any longer, Feng Qingchen's eyes turned red and she cried, "Dong Lingjiu, why did you come just now? Why did you come just now? Do you know how scared I was today? Do you know that I almost never saw you again today?"
Even though everything went smoothly today, if there was any mistake, it would be a capital crime. Even if the Ninth Prince could save her life, he would not be able to let her live freely in the sun like before...
She felt wronged, she really felt wronged. She had fought like a warrior outside for a day and a night, and now she was blamed by the Ninth Prince when she came back. She couldn't stand this.
Feng Qingchen looked at the Ninth Uncle with an accusing look on her face, telling him her dissatisfaction and her vulnerability...
She has the courage to face the Blood-Clothed Guards, but she is also a woman, a lonely woman who needs a man's protection.
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