The Empress Dowager and Empress took turns sending Chuh and Sister Liang to visit Yang Mengchen daily, with a constant stream of nourishing tonics and medicinal herbs as a testament to their affection for their daughter-in-law. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
On the ninth day of the third month, it was time for Long Yingtong’s hairpin ceremony. Yang Mengchen, accompanied by Sister Jin and a few others, went to the Princess Mansion to attend the event.
Facing the concerned, curious, or mocking gazes of the crowd, Yang Mengchen remained serene and composed. She engaged in light-hearted conversations with those close to her, while Long Xuanmo was always tender and considerate towards her. This disappointed those with ulterior motives.
In the evening when they returned to the Crown Prince Mansion, Long Xuanmo chatted with his beloved wife for a while before heading to the outer study with Mo Yun and the others.
Hai Tang presented the reports from Mo Lan and Mu Zhu to Yang Mengchen. Liao Zhiyan had originally planned to intercept Yang Mengchen on her way back to the mansion, but her scheme was foiled when Mo Lan and Mu Zhu drugged her, causing her to pass out and sleep in the inn for an entire day.
"Crown Princess Consort, this contains all the information about Liao Zhiyan," Mo Mei handed a piece of paper to Yang Mengchen.
Yang Mengchen took it and read it carefully. Afterwards, a faint smile formed at the corners of her lips. She then passed the paper to Hai Tang beside her, who after reading, looked solemn and stern.
The Prefect Liao Couple did indeed have a daughter. However, she went missing at the age of five during the Lantern Festival and was found only after more than a year of searching. The couple cherished the daughter they had regained as if she were a priceless treasure.
Half a year later, a tripartite alliance invaded Dong Chu for the sake of their families’ safety. Prefect Liao had to send his family away, and Liao Zhiyan insisted on going to a secluded estate alone. Unable to dissuade her, her parents reluctantly agreed.
It was later when Long Xuanmo, gravely injured, accidentally passed by that estate, and thus their entanglement began.
When Liao Zhiyan turned thirteen, her parents mentioned a marriage for her. She brought up this marriage agreement, but not only did Prefect Liao Couple take it lightly, they also warned her not to spread the word. Yet, she was adamant about not marrying, driving her parents to such desperation that she ended up residing at the nunnery, even claiming she wanted to become a nun. Prefect Liao Couple had no choice, hence Liao Zhiyan remained unmarried to this day.
Last year, the remnants of the previous dynasty rebelled, and the entire Liao family was slain by the rebels. Luckily, Liao Zhiyan was praying at the nunnery and escaped the massacre. The Liao family relatives coveted the Liao family wealth, and left with no choice, Liao Zhiyan sold the assets and, with Wet Nurse Zhou, came to The Capital, hoping to rely on the marriage agreement to seek support from Long Xuanmo.
"Crown Princess Consort, there is definitely something wrong with this woman," Mo Mei said, though she couldn’t pinpoint exactly what was amiss.
Yang Mengchen smiled and instructed Mo Mei to give the findings to Long Xuanmo. As for what Long Xuanmo would do, she would not interfere.
Mo Mei opened her mouth as if to say something but ultimately said not a word, then went off to the outer study.
On the twelfth day of March, Old Lady Luo suddenly fainted. Doctor Luo and the Imperial Physician were at a loss, and nobody informed Yang Mengchen. However, she learned of the incident through Birdy and immediately, along with Sister Jin and others, rushed to the Luo family. Old Lady Luo was suffering from a severe flare-up of wind disease. Yang Mengchen administered acupuncture and medicine to her.
After a complete treatment, Yang Mengchen was so exhausted she was nearly on the brink of collapse, yet Old Lady Luo had not awakened. Worried, she insisted on sitting by her side to wait.
After some time, Old Lady Luo regained consciousness and, seeing Yang Mengchen seated next to her, weakly reached out her hand.
Being supported by Hai Tang, Yang Mengchen walked over and sat by the bedside, taking Old Lady Luo’s hand. Old Lady Luo’s lips moved, but she emitted no sound. Yang Mengchen closely observed her lip movements and, after a while, finally understood Old Lady Luo was saying, "Chenchen, are you all right?" This brought moisture to her eyes.
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