Wang Min stood up, stood behind her mother, lowered her eyes, and hid the unwillingness in her eyes.
What else can she say?
If Prince An moved out of the Wang family, it would become a problem to even see him on a daily basis.
Then how can she develop feelings with Prince An?
When she thought that she might never have another chance after Prince An moved out of the Wang family, she was naturally unwilling to accept this.
She clenched her hands tightly in her sleeves.
My mind was searching quickly, trying to find a suitable excuse.
Suddenly, an idea struck Wang Min, and she raised her head, her eyes filled with earnestness. "Concubine Yun, there's no other house in the city that can compare to ours. I'm afraid it would be unfair to Prince An and Concubine Yun."
"It's okay. I'll only be staying for a month or so, and there won't be much chance to come back in the future."
Zhao Yunzhu could see what Wang Min was thinking, so she deliberately pointed out that there would be no chance to come again.
Miss Wang's face turned pale in an instant, and she looked as if she had no strength at all.
Seeing her daughter like this, Madam Wang secretly pulled her behind her and said respectfully, "Concubine Yun, if there is anything you need help with, please feel free to ask."
"Thank you, Madam Wang, for your kindness. Since there's nothing else to do, I'll go back and take a look. If the servants have packed up, I won't come to say goodbye, and Madam Wang doesn't have to come to see me off."
"Concubine Yun, how can this be done?"
Mrs. Wang quickly got up and caught up with Zhao Yunzhu who was leaving.
Zhao Yunzhu paused and turned to look at Madam Wang, a faint smile on her lips. "Madam Wang, that's not necessary."
Her tone was particularly decisive.
Mrs. Wang was stunned and did not chase after him.
Zhao Yunzhu walked away.
When they returned to the courtyard, Nanny Hua had already packed up her things. Seeing Zhao Yunzhu coming back, Nanny Hua dropped her work and said, "Miss, everything is packed, and the carriage is ready outside."
Aunt Hua brought a cup of tea to her and asked, "Miss, when are we leaving?"
Zhao Yunzhu took the teacup and took a sip. "Let's give the order and set off now."
"Okay, I'll have someone carry the things onto the carriage."
Aunt Hua smiled and went out, instructing the servants to move the things in the room onto the carriage.
After a while, most of the things were moved in. Zhao Yunzhu looked around the room and found no trace of her and Qin Zongzhi ever having lived there.
She nodded with satisfaction and turned to leave the room.
Finally, he ran into Mrs. Wang who came to see him off at the gate of Wang's house, and she was accompanied by Miss Wang.
Madam Wang bowed to her daughter Wang Min, sighed, and said regretfully, "Concubine Yun, I asked the kitchen to quickly prepare some food before moving in. I'm afraid there's still a lot to pack, so I'm afraid I won't have time to cook."
The maidservant following behind Madam Wang was carrying several food boxes in her hands. "Please don't be disgusted by it, Concubine Yun."
"In that case, thank you very much, Madam Wang. The prince and I have caused you a lot of trouble recently. In a few days, the prince and I will definitely hold a banquet to express our gratitude."
Now that we are leaving, we naturally don't want to make things too bad.
When someone comes to you with good intentions, you naturally cannot offend them.
"Concubine Yun, Prince An previously ordered people to look for these books, but they were never found. I found them privately. This one contains some ideas I've compiled from reading ancient books. I hope it can help Prince An with the reconstruction of the dam."
Wang Min looked pious, bowed perfunctorily, took a stack of books from the maid behind him, and held them in front of Zhao Yunzhu with both hands.
There was a bit more sincerity in his eyes.
Zhao Yunzhu took a quick look and found that these were all books about river embankment and dam construction.
It's obvious that the eldest lady of the Wang family has put a lot of thought into it.
"Miss Wang is so thoughtful. I, the concubine, would like to thank Miss Wang on behalf of Prince An."
Zhao Yunzhu ordered Linglong to come forward, take the book from Miss Wang, and express her gratitude.
Then he calmly got on the carriage with his men.
Madam Wang stood in front of the Wang family's gate and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mother, do you think there is still hope for my daughter?"
Wang Min's eyes were filled with sadness. When she thought that it might be difficult for her to meet Prince An again in the future, she felt inexplicably heavy in her heart.
Before Concubine Yun came, Prince An was quite polite when he took her with him.
Sometimes I can even say a few words.
But ever since Concubine Yun came, Prince An's eyes were filled with nothing but indifference and boredom, as well as alienation and coldness.
The huge gap made it difficult for her to accept it for a while.
"Min'er, don't rush. Take your time. This matter cannot be rushed. We need to plan it slowly." Seeing her daughter's dejected expression, Madam Wang turned to look at her and gently soothed her, "Besides, even though she was once the most talented woman in Chang'an, so what? After all, she is a second marriage, and the daughter of a criminal."
"But, mother... the prince treats her——"
Wang Min felt aggrieved. Madam Wang took her daughter's hand and interrupted her self-pity. "Our Min'er is excellent. How can that person now compare to her? Besides, you have been intelligent since childhood and will be of great help to Prince An in benefiting the people and the country."
"Your Highness is just curious right now. Once this excitement wears off, he'll realize who is the most helpful person to him."
"Min'er, remember not to be impatient. Only by taking your time can you achieve success. You must believe that your mother will not lie to you."
Seeing her mother's confidence, Wang Min's uneasiness gradually dissipated.
"My daughter has made a note of it."
She lowered her eyes obediently. Mrs. Wang nodded with satisfaction and then took her daughter back to her room.
…
The carriage slowly drove towards the new mansion.
Although it was separated from the Wang family's house by an alley, it still took half a cup of tea to walk there.
"My dear Miss, please wait outside in the corridor. I will take my men to clean up the main house."
Aunt Hua placed the soft cushion on the chair in the corridor, then took out her personal handkerchief and swept the dust off it.
Because we moved in in a hurry, we haven't had time to pack yet.
Aunt Hua didn't want the eldest daughter to come into the house and be covered in dust.
"Don't worry, Mammy. Just take your time to clean up."
Zhao Yunzhu sat down slowly.
Aunt Hua also ordered someone to set up a charcoal fire nearby and place a teapot on top of it.
She asked for some cakes on a small plate and said, "Linglong, you stay here and serve the young lady."
"Yes." Linglong responded obediently.
Zhao Yunzhu had no room to refuse and could only smile helplessly.
Only then did Aunt Hua leave with her maid in satisfaction.
Linglong squatted in front of the charcoal basin, picked up the boiling tea, and carefully poured a cup of tea for the eldest lady.
The master and servant were bored, so they just peeled peanuts and ate them in the corridor.
"Oh, right, tell someone to send a message to the prince, saying that we have moved in. Don't let the prince go to the wrong place."
Zhao Yunzhu suddenly remembered this matter, even though Prince An would not be back for a while.
But he was afraid that he would forget to inform Prince An. If Prince An went to the Wang family again, he would make a fool of himself.
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