Upon seeing the old man's expression, Shen Mingzhuang immediately became nervous, "Grandpa He Wen, you..."
She hesitated to ask directly, worried that she would get an unacceptable result.
But after a moment's hesitation, she asked, "Could you tell me your concerns?"
He Wenqing glanced at Shen Mingzhuang, remained silent for a few moments, then sighed and waved his hand helplessly.
"Girl, I don't even know who you are, and you expect me to risk everything to save people for you?"
He Wenqing chuckled twice and shook his head. "But none of that matters. I never intended to leave when I went into the mountains. Since you've come looking for me, I won't hide it from you. You shouldn't waste your time here. There are so many experts in the world. If you hurry, you might still have a chance. Why waste your time here?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Mingzhuang felt as if his heart had sunk into a deep, cold pool, and a chill spread from his spine to his limbs and bones.
Now that they've found He Wenshi, she hasn't said she can't be cured, but she refuses to. Are they just going to watch this hard-won hope be shattered? Shen Mingzhuang is unwilling to accept this.
“Grandpa He Wen, even outside the law there is human compassion. Heaven is round and earth is square, and rules are made by people. If you don’t agree, I will stay here and wait until you agree.”
He Wenqing was taken aback by these words. He had already made himself so clear, but he didn't expect this pretty little girl to still not give up. She was really stubborn!
"Do as you please. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't keep you company any longer."
Seeing He Wenqing's "I don't care where you are guarding, I'm not playing with you anymore" attitude, Benyue and Lingfeng were both a little anxious. They were about to step forward and take their swords to subdue the old man when Shen Mingzhuang gestured to stop them.
Wherever He Wenqing went, she went too; even if he tried to drive her away, she wouldn't leave.
At first, He Wenqing didn't care much. He figured that the young girl was stubborn, so he might as well follow her. He deliberately went to the steep slopes and stream bridges that were difficult to walk on. The mountains were damp and the roads were difficult to walk on. He was used to walking these paths when collecting herbs, and he didn't believe that a delicate woman could last long.
But he still underestimated Shen Mingzhuang's determination.
Wherever he went, Shen Mingzhuang would follow without fail, sometimes even walking faster than him. Several times, he almost slipped, and it was Shen Mingzhuang who pulled him up.
This made He Wenqing feel a little embarrassed.
That night, Shen Mingzhuang stayed outside the old man's thatched hut without disturbing him, and led his men to eat dry rations. He Wenqing wanted to say something several times, but when he thought of Shen Mingzhuang's stubbornness, he swallowed his words.
As the moon rose above the willow branches, the mountains began to come alive. Birds chirped and chattered on the branches, as if sharing the interesting things that had happened during the day.
Shen Mingzhuang and his group found a big tree, tidied themselves up, and decided to spend the night in the tree.
After all, the mountains are not safe at night. Everyone knows that there are werewolves in Qingmao Mountain. If you rest on the ground at night, you might encounter a pack of wolves.
Meanwhile, a few pedestrians were passing by on the streets of the capital.
Even before curfew, there were still peddlers on the street, barbecue vendors on the sidewalk, and noodle shops doing their last business before closing up shop and going home before curfew.
Shen Mingrong had been entertaining guests at the Shen family all day. Now, she personally watched the palace people come to pick up Jiang Xuan. Only after the palace carriage had driven away did she finally breathe a long sigh of relief and feel much more relaxed.
Although they were all just kids, not yet at the point where they needed to maintain a clear distinction between themselves and the emperor, he was still the crown prince, and she had to be careful in dealing with him. If anything happened to him, she really didn't know how she would explain it to Shen Mingzhuang and the emperor.
Lu Yan withdrew her gaze and looked at her mother, saying, "Mother, why does Brother Xuan'er insist on going home? It would be great if he could stay at our house for one night. I'm also going to the palace tomorrow, wouldn't it be easier if we went together?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Mingrong almost choked on his saliva, unable to catch his breath.
She carried her daughter into the carriage, then instructed the driver to return home. Her face darkened, and she said sternly to her daughter, "You are not allowed to say such things again."
Lu Yan asked, puzzled, "Why?"
"Because you are different."
"What's different?" Lu Yan's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, revealing a hint of her stunning beauty. Shen Mingrong looked at his daughter and gave a helpless, bitter smile.
Jiang Xuan is now so fond of Yan'er; it's just childlike innocence, without any ulterior motives. I wonder if this feeling will change as the children grow up.
"Yan'er is your father and mother's child. As long as Yan'er is healthy, knows a little about human relationships, and is well-mannered, your father and mother will be very happy. But your cousin, the Crown Prince, is different. He is a boy, and he has a heavy burden on his shoulders. Do you remember your uncle, the Emperor? In the future, your cousin, the Crown Prince, will become the Emperor of Tianzhong, just like your uncle, and will have to manage the affairs of the country. He won't have as much time to be with you."
Lu Yan seemed to understand but not quite, and when she heard the second half of the sentence, she frowned in annoyance. "Okay."
Shen Mingrong didn't really want her daughter to become a crown princess or a future empress. She didn't think that such a special title could bring any good influence. Not everyone is suitable to be the mother of a country, and not everyone likes to sit in that high position and be respected by others.
If possible, she would prefer her daughter to get closer to the realities of life, to truly experience life and understand the laws governing the world in this short span of time, and to discover the true meaning of life, instead of being trapped by those superficial and illusory things.
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