Chapter 403 Guarding Her

The old lady happily took her eldest grandson, patted the young boy on the shoulder, and said anxiously: "Yesterday you were trapped outside the city and couldn't come in. We were almost worried to death. Fortunately, your father wrote to let us take our luggage and wait at the tribute courtyard, so we didn't panic. Look, everything is complete. Your mother watched people pack it one by one a few days ago."

When the little devil heard that it was his mother who cleaned up, he immediately said happily: "Mom is very careful, I'm sure nothing is missing. Thank you, grandma, now we don't have to worry."

The old marquis also laughed and said, "Okay, Jincheng, it's time to go to the Gongyuan for inspection. Go ahead and take the exam easily. I will let Buyan stay here during this time. Don't worry, finish the exam well and wait for us to pick you up."

"Yeah." The little devil nodded heavily.

The other four brothers also carried their bags and called him to go with them.

The five young boys waved to them and successfully entered the tribute courtyard.

The old lady breathed a sigh of relief, walked towards Zong Zhao and said, "At least Jin Cheng and the others didn't get delayed in their exams. By the way, where's Wan'er?"

Zong Zhao replied: "Their carriage is still on the way to Gongyuan."

"Ah?" The old lady frowned and asked, "Why don't you ask someone to send them back home?"

Zong Zhao said, "She is worried about Jin Cheng and the others and doesn't want to go home directly, so I'll go pick her up."

"Well, Wan'er has been so hard-working in the past month. She has been taking classes with Mr. Su and others, getting up early and going to bed late. I am worried about her." The old lady thought for a while and said, "Then we will go back to the mansion first. I will ask the maid to prepare hot water and wait for you to come back."

"good."

The old marquis and the old lady left, and Bu Yan brought a few people to guard here.

Just as Bu Yan was about to return the horse to Luo Jingfeng, he saw him sitting on a tall horse and said arrogantly, "I'll leave it to you first. If Cheng'er has any problems, come and report to me."

"Yes." He replied without saying anything.

Luo Jingfeng turned the reins and said to Zong Zhao, "General Zong is going to pick up his wife, so I won't join in the fun. I'm leaving now. When you finish cleaning up the city patrol, remember to come and tell me the good news."

Zong Zhao replied: "Thank you very much."

Luo Jingfeng rolled his eyes at him and snorted, "Thank you so much, do I need you to thank me?"

Zong Zhaoli ignored him, turned his horse around and left.

On the way to the Gongyuan, many horse-drawn carriages passed by. Not only Xu Wan, but several other mothers were worried and insisted on coming along.

Zong Zhao met them halfway.

Cuizhi stopped the carriage and said to Xu Wan excitedly, "Madam, the general is back. The young master and his men must have entered the tribute courtyard smoothly."

When the carriages behind heard Cuizhi's good news, they finally let go of their worries and heard joyful voices one after another.

But Xu Wan's carriage did not respond.

Zong Zhao quickly got off the horse, opened the curtain of the carriage, and saw that Xu Wan had fainted in the carriage.

Cuizhi exclaimed in surprise: "Ah... Madam."

Zong Zhao quickly held her arm and checked her pulse. He found that she was just drowsy due to excessive fatigue and tension. It was nothing serious. He said to Cuizhi outside the window, "Go home."

"yes."

Several ladies wanted to go to the mansion to take a look, but they were rejected by Zong Zhao, who said that he wanted Xu Wan to recuperate and asked them to come back another day.

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Yan Suxue and Su Xi's carriage stopped behind. They saw Zong Zhao hurriedly carrying Xu Wan back home, and the old lady who came to greet them also quickly followed.

Unlike Yan Suxue who was nervous and worried, Su Xi was smiling and even laughed out loud.

Yan Suxue didn't understand: "Sir, aren't you worried about your sister-in-law? Why are you laughing?"

Su Xi smiled and said, "What's there to worry about? If you're tired and sleepy, you can just take a nap. Are you worried that she will wake up right away?"

Yan Suxue: “…”

It seems that it is indeed impossible, but I always feel that something is wrong.

Su Xi shook her head and continued to laugh, "Your family is quite interesting. The couple is loving, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are harmonious, and the sisters-in-law respect each other. It's rare, rare..."

Yan Suxue sighed and said, "So that's what you are laughing at, sir. That's right. My mother-in-law is a good person, and the family tradition here is also very good. My sister-in-law is such a smart and capable person. Our whole family likes her very much."

Su Xi smiled and said, "Yes, yes, I am blessed, I am blessed."

During this period, the court doctor also came to see her and prescribed a prescription for calming the mind and nourishing the qi, telling her to boil it and drink it. The old lady personally watched over the medicine and sent it to her when it was ready.

Zong Zhao was still guarding her bedside. When he saw the old lady coming in with the medicine, he stood up and walked over, saying softly, "Mother, put it aside for now. Wait until she wakes up before drinking it."

The old lady was stunned and said, "Ah? But the court doctor said..."

Zong Zhao replied, "She is too tired, and needs to be taken care of the most. Keep the medicine warm, and I will ask someone to bring it to her when she wakes up. You and Dad should go to bed too. You didn't sleep well last night, don't let yourself get tired too."

"Okay, okay, I'll take the medicine away first." The old lady walked two steps and came back, admonishing, "If you have nothing to do, think more about how to get along with Wan'er. Don't look so bossy and look like you're in a bad mood."

Zong Zhao: “…”

How could he be in a good mood when his wife fainted from exhaustion?

The old lady saw that he wanted to say a few words, so she took the bowl and went out. The maids closed the door and sent away the maids who were cleaning the yard.

The house returned to silence.

Zong Zhao returned to the bedside and touched her forehead again. After making sure that she did not have a fever, he sat down by the bedside and watched over her again.

Xu Wan slept until the evening. She woke up dazedly and saw her familiar home above her. She quickly sat up from the bed and shouted, "Jincheng! Where's Jincheng?"

Zong Zhao quickly grabbed her hand and said, "Jin Cheng has entered Gongyuan, and they are all taking exams."

"Oh, they got in... they got into the Gongyuan." Xu Wan panted heavily, leaned against the head of the bed weakly, and whispered, "Finally got in. I was scared to death. Next time there is an exam, I will make sure they don't go out for three days in advance."

Zong Zhao didn't say anything more, just responded: "Okay, we'll pay attention next time."

Xu Wan closed her eyes and paused for a moment before asking, "Why is it cloudy again? Is it going to rain again?"

Zong Zhao said, "It's getting dark, it's time to have dinner."

Xu Wan had slept for the whole day and was now full of energy. Besides, the children's predicament had been resolved, so she also relaxed. Only then did she notice that Zong Zhao had been sitting by the bed, still wearing the same clothes.

She asked guiltily, "You won't stay here to watch over me all day, will you?"

Zong Zhao didn't answer, his ears slightly reddened, he asked back: "Do you want to wash up first, or eat first?"