When Mrs. Wei learned from Cheng Lang that it was Zhao Mingzhu who showed Shen Yu the way, she felt a chill in her heart. She had originally thought Mingzhu was kind-hearted, but she had no idea that she would dare to harbor evil intentions towards Yining... and after causing such a disaster, she was afraid that she really couldn't escape this time! Seeing her granddaughter lying on the Luohan bed, looking so weak, she couldn't bear to watch any longer.
Luo Yihui's words clearly showed that she wanted to protect Yining.
Mrs. Wei took a deep breath and said, "Come with me. I must deal with that beast Shen Yu!"
Luo Shenyuan wanted to put the little girl down, but found that she was tugging at his sleeve again, refusing to let go. He remembered that when she was little, she had a high fever when she was going to school, and she tugged at his sleeve and refused to let him go.
It seemed that this was the safest place for her.
He sighed and let her grasp his sleeve. He looked up at Old Madam Wei and said, "Madam, please don't make any hasty decisions. This matter concerns the reputation of Yining. It's best to wait for the Duke to return and discuss it. To prevent the news from leaking out to Marquis Zhongqin, you should send someone to Marquis Zhongqin's mansion first." He paused again and said, "It would be best to invite Marquis Zhongqin here, but don't tell him your purpose."
The matter had reached a point where it was beyond the power of a woman to resolve. The wife of the Marquis of Zhongqin had originally intended to propose marriage to Yining. If she knew her son had done such a thing, she would have taken this opportunity to ask for Yining's hand in marriage, and if the matter became a big deal, Old Lady Wei, with her soft and docile nature, would probably be powerless against her. But Marquis Zhongqin was different; Wei Ling could naturally control him.
When Mrs. Wei heard this, she was stunned for a moment, and then immediately sent someone to find Uncle Zhongqin.
The Duke of Ying's mansion was under martial law, and servants were not allowed to move around easily. Cheng Lang not only controlled Shen Yu, but also did not let any of the maids and servants involved go. It was already approaching evening when Wei Ling rushed back immediately after receiving the message.
The carriage stopped at the gate of Jing'an Residence. He had a cold expression on his face. He strode into Jing'an Residence with a few personal guards. He asked where Yi Ning was and immediately walked into the west side room.
Wei Ling had already learned what had happened from the messenger, and he was now filled with anger.
In the Duke of England's mansion, he almost let his daughter be frivolously taken away! Shen Yu, this bastard! He still wants to be a prince? He wants him to never think about it in his life!
The candle in the west room had just been lit, and Yining had not yet fully recovered.
Wei Ling walked in and parted the curtains, only to find the girl lying on the bed. Her usually delicate face seemed lifeless, her delicate lips pale. He suppressed his emotion and lifted the blanket covering her neck. He saw a clear red mark on the girl's neck... Wei Ling's fists clenched tightly around the blanket.
Zhenzhu knelt beside Yining's couch, weeping uncontrollably. She had only been out for less than half an hour when this happened. It was indeed her fault. Even if Wei Ling beat her to death, she wouldn't say anything if this happened on her hands! At the time, she had simply thought that since Yining wouldn't wake up so soon and that they were in the mansion, nothing would happen... She was worried that the old women wouldn't know how to choose the lotus buds because of their clumsy hands...
Her lips trembled as she cried softly, "Duke, please punish me. I am too ashamed to serve the young lady anymore..."
Wei Ling closed his eyes and said in a cold voice, "I don't want to ask you how you failed in your duty. Please step aside. Kneel outside."
Zhenzhu knelt and kowtowed, then stood up and walked to the door to kneel down. She was the eldest maid who served Yining, and had always been a very respectable person in the mansion. But kneeling like this, she felt no humiliation at all. Now, her whole body was filled with fear and guilt, and she could not even notice what the other maids and servants thought of her.
Yi Ning heard voices and slowly opened her eyes. She still had a splitting headache, almost vomiting. Seeing Wei Ling sitting in front of her without saying a word, she took Wei Ling's big hand and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito: "Father..."
Wei Ling grabbed her hand and said, "Meimei, are you feeling better?"
"I was so scared just now..." Yi Ning murmured. She had a splitting headache just now, and was bullied by Shen Yu like this. She was angry and scared. If she really lost her innocence because of this, she would probably have to marry him! But who can plot against a woman in this way? How can he be a good person! If it weren't for the third brother arriving in time, she would have cried out to the sky and the earth but to no avail...
"Don't be afraid, it's okay now." Wei Ling lowered his head and kissed the girl on the forehead, then held her in his arms. He only had this one daughter, and he was afraid she would melt if he held her in his mouth, or be blown away by the wind if he held her in his hands. When he thought about something like this happening, he wanted to tear Shen Yu into pieces.
Now that he's back, it's natural for him to protect Yining. He won't let anyone who touches her go!
Naturally, things are done according to the Duke of England's wishes!
Yi Ning took a deep breath and looked up at her father's deep, handsome face. He always had a fierce look, but now his fierceness was almost frightening. She said slowly, "It's none of Zhenzhu's business... I was the one who asked her to go pick lotus buds..." Zhenzhu was her eldest daughter, and she couldn't let her life be lost because of a moment's negligence.
In fact, Wei Ling no longer planned to keep Zhenzhu. He kissed Yining's forehead comfortingly and said in a gentler voice, "Okay, I know everything. You can sleep peacefully. You'll be fine with Daddy here."
His personal guards were already guarding the door, and Qingqu and others were also inside the house.
Yi Ning was a little worried and wanted to go check on her. But Wei Ling held her shoulder and said, "Don't get up." He asked Qingqu to bring her the boiled medicine.
Yining felt dizzy and light-headed. Not only did the cold worsen, but whenever he moved, he felt dizzy and nauseous, so he had to lie down again.
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